Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, July 9th. You'll be interested
to know, 148 years ago today, in 1877, the inaugural
Wimbledon Championships commenced in London,
England. This historic event marked the beginning
of the world's oldest and most prestigious tennis
tournament. setting the stage for generations
of athletes to showcase their talents on the
esteemed grass courts. The Wimbledon Championships
have since become a symbol of excellence and
tradition in the sport of tennis, inspiring countless
individuals worldwide. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the weather report. This morning,
there's patchy fog and it feels like 74 degrees.
with 4 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 8 .16 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 5 .07. It looks like we're in for some patchy
fog and a good chance of showers and thunderstorms
this morning, clearing a bit later with a cloudy
high near 77 and a light breeze. Tonight, expect
continued chances of showers and thunderstorms,
mostly cloudy skies. a low of 67 and light winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
high tide Wednesday will be at 1115 with a low
tide at 5. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay
reads 65 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect a chance of rain
and thunderstorms Thursday with cloudy skies
and a high near 74. Friday and Saturday will
be partly sunny, with highs in the 70s and 80s.
Nights will be mostly cloudy, with lows around
68 to 69. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café
is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in
their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free
crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just
breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop
on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings
send you. In local news, in a significant funding
controversy, Governor Maura Healey Lieutenant
Governor Kim Driscoll and other Massachusetts
leaders have criticized the Trump administration
for withholding over $100 million in public school
funding. This funding, already allocated by Congress,
supports essential programs such as summer and
after -school initiatives, mental health services,
and supplies. Healy emphasized that the delay
harms children and educators, stating, Every
day that goes by without this education funding
hurts children, educators, communities and our
economy. School districts, like New Bedford Public
Schools, fear program shutdowns without this
crucial financial support. Now on to sports.
In a tough matchup, the Seattle Mariners fell
to the New York Yankees with a score of 10 -3
on July 8th, but Cal Raleigh made history by
hitting his 36th home run of the season. This
impressive feat allowed Raleigh to surpass the
legendary Ken Griffey Jr., who had hit 35 home
runs before the All -Star break in 1998. Rayleigh
is now closing in on Barry Bond's record of 39
home runs before the 2001 All -Star break. The
record for most home runs by a catcher in a full
season is 48, accomplished by Salvador Perez
in 2021. In local sports. In top news. Passengers
departing from select U .S. airports may soon
be able to leave their shoes on during security
checks, regardless of whether they have TSA PreCheck
access. The Transportation Security Administration
is reportedly phasing out its long -standing
requirement for most travelers to remove their
shoes, although the agency has not officially
confirmed this change. Since August 2006, shoes
have been removed to enhance security against
explosive threats, a policy stemming from a failed
terror plot involving the shoe bomber. Travelers
should await official guidance regarding this
significant potential shift in security procedures.
In business news, in a significant shift, United
States imports of antimony oxides from Thailand
and Mexico have surged following China's export
ban. Since December, at least one Chinese -owned
company has played a key role in this transhipment
of minerals, which includes antimony, a critical
material used in batteries and electronics. U
.S. customs data reveal that imports reached
3 ,834 metric tons in just five months. surpassing
totals from the previous three years combined.
Experts indicate that while these workarounds
are profitable, they come with risks as China
intensifies its crackdown on such practices,
citing national security concerns. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 0 .5 % to about $108
,000. Ethereum is up 0 .5 % to just under $2
,600. And XRP is up 2 % to $2 .30. Moving on
to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight
on health and wellness, we are working with a
national Pilates studio to bring you some free
classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates
with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates
presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating
strength, Reducing tension and elevating mental
well -being. Scientific research affirms its
benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates
for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley,
Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure
to tell them, sunny morning sent you by. And
now, back to the show. Let's talk tech. A unicorn
startup. Dexterity is making waves in the robotics
industry with a valuation of $1 .7 billion. Based
in California, Dexterity focuses on creating
superhumanoids, large industrial robots designed
to handle physically demanding tasks. Founder
and chief executive Samir Menon emphasizes that
their goal is to amplify human capabilities,
not replace workers. With partnerships including
FedEx and Sumitomo Corporation, daxterity is
gearing up for an initial public offering in
the United States. Market analysts predict that
by the year 2050, the humanoid market could exceed
$5 trillion, with over 1 billion robots in use.
And in entertainment news, it's a bird, it's
a plane, it's a new Superman movie. and the first
reviews are in. James Gunn launches the new DC
Universe with his blockbuster, featuring David
Cornswet as the iconic superhero. Critics are
praising Cornswet's performance and his chemistry
with co -star Rachel Brostenhan, who portrays
Lois Lane. The film boasts a vibrant, comic -book
-inspired plot, but some worry it may feel overcrowded
with characters and ideas. Questions abound,
such as whether it does justice to the character
and if it successfully kicks off the new cinematic
universe. Superman flies into theaters on July
11th, 2025. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American writer and philosopher, Eric
Butterworth. And he said, Don't go through life.
grow through life. And that's a wrap for this
morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube,
and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
with local news and the weather reports. Have
an amazing day my good friends. We'll see you
tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Boston.