WEBVTT 00:00:01.929 --> 00:00:04.230 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.389 --> 00:00:08.710 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.029 --> 00:00:13.369 and it's Thursday, July 10th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.369 --> 00:00:18.769 to know, 63 years ago today, in 1962, the world 00:00:18.769 --> 00:00:21.390 witnessed a monumental leap in global communication 00:00:21.390 --> 00:00:24.809 with the launch of Telstar, the first active 00:00:24.809 --> 00:00:28.530 communications satellite. This pioneering achievement 00:00:28.530 --> 00:00:31.410 enabled the first live transatlantic television 00:00:31.410 --> 00:00:34.390 broadcasts, connecting continents in real time, 00:00:34.570 --> 00:00:37.710 and revolutionizing the way people shared information. 00:00:38.490 --> 00:00:41.950 The successful deployment of Telstar laid the 00:00:41.950 --> 00:00:44.289 foundation for the modern telecommunications 00:00:44.289 --> 00:00:47.509 era, bringing the world closer together and inspiring 00:00:47.509 --> 00:00:52.049 future innovations in satellite technology. So 00:00:52.049 --> 00:00:56.350 now you know. And now. It's time for the weather 00:00:56.350 --> 00:01:02.329 report. This morning there's patchy fog and it 00:01:02.329 --> 00:01:06.129 feels like 70 degrees with 7 mile per hour wind. 00:01:06.950 --> 00:01:10.609 The sunset will take place at 8 .16 and it will 00:01:10.609 --> 00:01:14.930 rise again tomorrow at 5 .07. It looks like we're 00:01:14.930 --> 00:01:17.849 in for some patchy fog and thunderstorms this 00:01:17.849 --> 00:01:20.709 morning lingering until late morning with cloudy 00:01:20.709 --> 00:01:24.790 skies and a high near 73. accompanied by a gentle 00:01:24.790 --> 00:01:30.250 breeze. Tonight, expect cloudy skies with a low 00:01:30.250 --> 00:01:34.590 of 66 and light winds. For all you beach runners 00:01:34.590 --> 00:01:37.469 out there, the first high tide Thursday will 00:01:37.469 --> 00:01:42.189 be at noon, with a low tide at 545. The nearshore 00:01:42.189 --> 00:01:46.650 buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 67 degrees for the 00:01:46.650 --> 00:01:50.650 water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather, 00:01:52.670 --> 00:01:55.030 patchy fog in the mornings during Monday, with 00:01:55.030 --> 00:01:59.510 mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies. Highs will 00:01:59.510 --> 00:02:03.370 range from 78 to 86, and lows will be in the 00:02:03.370 --> 00:02:08.129 60s. 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In local news, city officials celebrated 00:02:47.080 --> 00:02:50.020 the reopening of the Condon Pool in South Boston 00:02:50.020 --> 00:02:52.800 on Tuesday. after several months of repairs. 00:02:53.659 --> 00:02:57.039 However, seven of the city's public pools, about 00:02:57.039 --> 00:03:00.979 one -third, remain closed. Mayor Michelle Wu 00:03:00.979 --> 00:03:03.860 emphasized the need for more options, noting 00:03:03.860 --> 00:03:07.139 that last summer, a third of Boston's city -run 00:03:07.139 --> 00:03:11.539 pools were closed. The city allocated $54 million 00:03:11.539 --> 00:03:16.580 for renovations through 2029. Wu stated that 00:03:16.580 --> 00:03:19.689 by the end of the year, 20 out of 22 city -run 00:03:19.689 --> 00:03:22.289 pools will be operational, which is more than 00:03:22.289 --> 00:03:24.849 there have been in a decade, despite two needing 00:03:24.849 --> 00:03:34.550 major repairs. Now on to sports. Major League 00:03:34.550 --> 00:03:37.250 Baseball is set to introduce the automated ball 00:03:37.250 --> 00:03:40.250 strike system during the upcoming All -Star Game 00:03:40.250 --> 00:03:43.750 in Atlanta, marking its debut in a high -profile 00:03:43.750 --> 00:03:47.530 setting. Teams will receive two challenges, allowing 00:03:47.530 --> 00:03:50.750 pitchers, catchers, and hitters to contest fall 00:03:50.750 --> 00:03:53.210 strike calls immediately after they are made. 00:03:53.990 --> 00:03:56.729 While there is no announced timeline for regular 00:03:56.729 --> 00:03:59.969 season use, the system has seen positive results 00:03:59.969 --> 00:04:04.409 at the AAA level since the 2022 season, with 00:04:04.409 --> 00:04:07.210 increased walks and slightly reduced strikeouts. 00:04:08.110 --> 00:04:10.370 Players have mixed feelings about the system, 00:04:10.550 --> 00:04:13.629 with catchers expressing concerns about its impact 00:04:13.629 --> 00:04:18.790 on the catcher position. In local sports. Last 00:04:18.790 --> 00:04:21.709 night at Fenway Park, the Red Sox dominated the 00:04:21.709 --> 00:04:25.550 Rockies 10 -2, powered by six homers, including 00:04:25.550 --> 00:04:29.050 blasts from Yoshida, Hamilton, and Gonzalez, 00:04:29.410 --> 00:04:34.069 as the Sox swept the series. Giolito earned the 00:04:34.069 --> 00:04:36.879 win, pitching six strong innings. While despite 00:04:36.879 --> 00:04:40.560 a two -run homer from Narvaez, Colorado's Sensatella 00:04:40.560 --> 00:04:43.319 struggled, taking the loss with six runs allowed. 00:04:44.500 --> 00:04:48.879 Boston now holds 49 wins and 45 losses, riding 00:04:48.879 --> 00:04:51.480 a six -game winning streak with confidence and 00:04:51.480 --> 00:04:54.939 precision at the plate. Tonight, the Sox take 00:04:54.939 --> 00:04:58.980 on the Rays at Fenway. Walker Bueller, with a 00:04:58.980 --> 00:05:03.379 2 .58 earned run average, faces Taj Bradley and 00:05:03.379 --> 00:05:08.720 is 4 .79. First pitch is at 710 under clear skies 00:05:08.720 --> 00:05:14.360 with temperatures around 68 degrees. In top news, 00:05:14.620 --> 00:05:18.120 the United States is witnessing a surge in measles 00:05:18.120 --> 00:05:23.899 cases, with 1 ,288 confirmed this year, surpassing 00:05:23.899 --> 00:05:28.279 the previous record in 2019. This marks the highest 00:05:28.279 --> 00:05:31.459 annual total since the disease was declared eliminated 00:05:31.459 --> 00:05:36.110 in 2000. Tragically, three individuals have died 00:05:36.110 --> 00:05:38.870 from measles this year, the first deaths in a 00:05:38.870 --> 00:05:42.089 decade. Experts warn that declining vaccination 00:05:42.089 --> 00:05:46.509 rates could lead to ongoing outbreaks. Currently, 00:05:46.589 --> 00:05:49.689 about 93 % of kindergarten children are vaccinated, 00:05:50.050 --> 00:05:54.029 but some areas, like Gaines County, Texas, report 00:05:54.029 --> 00:05:58.189 rates in the low 80s. The situation may worsen 00:05:58.189 --> 00:06:04.759 if these trends continue. In business news, Ferrero, 00:06:04.959 --> 00:06:08.019 the Italian candy maker known for Ferrero Roger 00:06:08.019 --> 00:06:11.740 and Nutella, is nearing a deal valued at approximately 00:06:11.740 --> 00:06:15.740 $3 billion to acquire the breakfast cereal giant, 00:06:15.959 --> 00:06:19.540 Kellogg. This acquisition could be finalized 00:06:19.540 --> 00:06:22.199 as soon as this week, pending any last -minute 00:06:22.199 --> 00:06:26.720 issues. Kellogg. famous for cereals like Froot 00:06:26.720 --> 00:06:29.899 Loops and Frosted Flakes, currently has a market 00:06:29.899 --> 00:06:34.379 value of around $1 .5 billion, alongside substantial 00:06:34.379 --> 00:06:38.800 debt. Ferrero has been strategically targeting 00:06:38.800 --> 00:06:41.519 growth in the United States, aiming to expand 00:06:41.519 --> 00:06:43.800 its presence in the competitive food market, 00:06:43.980 --> 00:06:47.399 especially as consumer habits evolve toward healthier 00:06:47.399 --> 00:06:52.439 options. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 0 00:06:52.439 --> 00:06:58.879 .5%. to just over $111 ,000. Ethereum is up 7 00:06:58.879 --> 00:07:05.439 % to just under $2 ,800. And XRP is up 5 % to 00:07:05.439 --> 00:07:12.459 $2 .42. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our 00:07:12.459 --> 00:07:15.560 community spotlight on health and wellness, we 00:07:15.560 --> 00:07:18.300 are working with a national Pilates studio to 00:07:18.300 --> 00:07:22.459 bring you some free classes, so listen up. Check 00:07:22.459 --> 00:07:25.339 out Club Pilates with several locations in the 00:07:25.339 --> 00:07:28.319 Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:28.319 --> 00:07:31.699 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:31.699 --> 00:07:35.839 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:07:35.839 --> 00:07:39.860 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:07:39.860 --> 00:07:43.500 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:07:43.500 --> 00:07:47.180 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:07:47.279 --> 00:07:51.180 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them. sunny 00:07:51.180 --> 00:07:55.220 morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:07:56.160 --> 00:08:00.220 Let's talk science. A London -based dentist has 00:08:00.220 --> 00:08:03.319 uncovered a hidden -in -plain -sight third shape 00:08:03.319 --> 00:08:06.920 within Leonardo da Vinci's famous Vitruvian man 00:08:06.920 --> 00:08:10.860 drawing. This discovery reveals a deeper understanding 00:08:10.860 --> 00:08:14.060 of human anatomy as the equilateral triangle 00:08:14.060 --> 00:08:17.560 identified between the figure's legs. corresponds 00:08:17.560 --> 00:08:20.660 to a dental principle known as Bonwil's triangle. 00:08:21.399 --> 00:08:24.839 Dr. Rory MacSweeney published his findings in 00:08:24.839 --> 00:08:27.500 the Journal of Mathematics and Arts, suggesting 00:08:27.500 --> 00:08:30.620 that Leonardo's illustration incorporates geometric 00:08:30.620 --> 00:08:33.620 principles that foreshadow modern biological 00:08:33.620 --> 00:08:37.340 architecture. This connection highlights the 00:08:37.340 --> 00:08:40.100 intricate relationship between mathematics and 00:08:40.100 --> 00:08:43.730 human proportions. suggesting that Leonardo grasped 00:08:43.730 --> 00:08:49.649 fundamental truths about reality itself. And 00:08:49.649 --> 00:08:53.490 in entertainment news, Wes Anderson's latest 00:08:53.490 --> 00:08:56.870 film, The Phoenician Scheme, features a star 00:08:56.870 --> 00:09:00.309 -studded cast, including Benicio del Toro, Mia 00:09:00.309 --> 00:09:04.289 Threepleton, and Tom Hanks. While currently in 00:09:04.289 --> 00:09:07.139 select theaters, It is available to buy or rent 00:09:07.139 --> 00:09:12.320 online in 4K Ultra HD for $19 on platforms such 00:09:12.320 --> 00:09:16.740 as Prime Video and Apple TV. The film is expected 00:09:16.740 --> 00:09:19.500 to stream on Peacock in late August or early 00:09:19.500 --> 00:09:22.340 September, requiring a subscription starting 00:09:22.340 --> 00:09:26.419 at $7 per month. The Phoenician Scheme will also 00:09:26.419 --> 00:09:29.980 be released on DVD and Blu -ray on July 29th, 00:09:30.000 --> 00:09:35.299 with pre -orders starting at $22. Well, alrighty 00:09:35.299 --> 00:09:39.340 folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And 00:09:39.340 --> 00:09:42.080 today, our quote comes from the American inventor 00:09:42.080 --> 00:09:46.940 and businessman, Thomas J. Watson. And he said, 00:09:47.379 --> 00:09:50.500 The way to succeed is to double your failure 00:09:50.500 --> 00:09:53.779 rate, for innovation thrives on learning from 00:09:53.779 --> 00:09:56.919 mistakes, and pushing boundaries leads to progress. 00:09:58.379 --> 00:10:02.179 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:10:02.179 --> 00:10:05.740 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:10:05.740 --> 00:10:09.259 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:10:09.259 --> 00:10:12.799 the weather reports. Have an amazing day, my 00:10:12.799 --> 00:10:15.419 good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:10:15.419 --> 00:10:17.740 episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.