Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, July 11th. You'll be interested
to know, 46 years ago today, in 1979, America's
first space station, Skylab, re -entered Earth's
atmosphere after a successful six -year mission
in orbit. Launched by the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration, Skylab served as a
pioneering platform for scientific research and
technological advancements in space. Its reentry
marked the end of an era that laid the groundwork
for future space exploration, inspiring generations
to reach for the stars. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the weather report. This morning,
it's areas of fog, and it feels like 68 degrees
with 7 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 areas
of fog before 9 a .m., then mostly cloudy skies
with a high near 80 and a light breeze. Tonight,
expect more patchy fog after 5 a .m. with a low
around 67 and calm winds. For all the beach runners
out there, the first low tide Friday will be
at 630 with a high tide at 1245. The near -shore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect mostly sunny skies on Saturday with a
high near 82 and light southeast winds. Saturday
night will be mostly cloudy with a low around
66. Sunday brings partly sunny skies with a high
near 82 and light winds. Monday has a slight
chance of rain showers and thunderstorms with
a high near 85 and a low around 70 at night.
Tuesday offers a slight chance of rain before
noon, then mostly sunny with a high near 88.
and a low around 72 at night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the special
prosecutor in the retrial of Karen Reed billed
the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office
over $500 ,000 for presenting the Commonwealth's
case. Financial documents reveal that Hank Brennan
charged a rate of $250 per hour for more than
2 ,000 hours of work. In the end, Red was convicted
of operating under the influence, but acquitted
of more serious charges related to the death
of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John
O 'Keefe. The trial costs have raised concerns,
with taxpayers facing significant expenses for
law enforcement. and independent audits related
to the case. Now on to sports. Jazz Chisholm
Jr. is gearing up for a stylish appearance at
the all -star red carpet show, promising a memorable
entrance. The Yankees infielder has also confirmed
he will participate in the 2025 Home Run Derby
on July 14th at Truce Park in Atlanta. as announced
by Major League Baseball. Chisholm, at 27 years
old, will be the first Yankee in the Derby since
2017. This year marks his second All -Star selection,
and after recovering from injury, he is enjoying
an impressive season with a batting average of
.316 since June 3rd. In local sports. Last night
at Fenway, the Sox edged out the Rays 4 -3 in
a nail -biting contest. A thrilling seventh inning
saw Mayer double to left and Rafaela strope a
two -run double to center, pushing the Sox ahead.
Murphy picked up the win while Chapman secured
the save. Despite Baker's efforts, the Rays fell
short as Tampa Bay's early lead with homers from
Kim and Caminero wasn't enough. The Sox now boast
50 wins and 45 losses. Tonight, the Sox take
on the Rays at Fenway for game two of this four
-game series. Hunter Dobbins, boasting a 1 .40
earned run average, goes head -to -head with
Drew Rasmussen and his 2 .82. First pitch is
at 7 .10 with temperatures around 72 degrees.
In top news. A dog named Draco has become an
unlikely hero after alerting his owner to a potential
electrical hazard. The pet parent noticed Draco
obsessively trying to cover a specific power
outlet in their hallway. Seeking answers, the
owner shared the unusual behavior on Reddit,
where the post garnered over 17 ,000 upvotes.
Commenters quickly identified the issue. leading
the owner to discover that the outlet's wiring
was faulty. The landlord had an electrician disable
it, and now Draco has returned to ignoring the
outlet. For his efforts, he was rewarded with
new toys and treats. In business news, Bitcoin
has reached a new all -time high, trading at
$113 ,853. driven by President Trump's pro -crypto
policies, corporate buying, and a rebound in
the stock market. Following Trump's election
victory, Bitcoin surpassed $100 ,000 for the
first time, though its growth faced challenges
due to market volatility. Now, corporations like
MicroStrategy and Tesla are stockpiling Bitcoin,
introducing new risks to the market. Additionally,
regulators have approved spot Bitcoin exchange
-traded funds, leading to nearly $148 billion
in holdings. As always, Bitcoin remains a risky
asset, correlated closely with stock market trends.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 7 % for the
week, to about $117 ,000. Ethereum is up 15%.
to just under $3 ,000. And XRP is up 13 % to
$2 .57. 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. Microsoft and OpenAI are facing
a significant moment as they renegotiate a contract,
allowing OpenAI to transition into a for -profit
company. OpenAI is preparing to release an open
-language artificial intelligence model, debuting
as early as next week. This model will enable
companies and governments to run it independently.
contrasting with OpenAI's typical closed -weight
models. As Microsoft lays off as many as 9 ,000
employees, the impact of OpenAI's open model
could affect Azure customers, potentially pushing
them towards rival cloud providers. This evolving
landscape raises questions about the future of
Microsoft's exclusivity with OpenAI. And in entertainment
news. In an exciting revelation, Pedro Pascal
and Vanessa Kirby shared that the upcoming film,
The Fantastic Four, First Steps emphasizes family
and unity. Directed by Matt Shachman, the reboot
aims to revive the Fantastic Four series after
a 10 -year hiatus following a poorly received
installment. Featuring a star -studded cast,
the film introduces Marvel's first family. including
Pascal as Reed Richards and Kirby as Sue Storm.
Pascal expressed that the film embodies optimism
and a pure heart. The movie, which also explores
motherhood through Kirby's character, will be
released globally on July 23rd. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American writer
and philosopher Will Durant. And he said, every
form of progress is a victory in the war against
ignorance. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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local news and the weather reports. Have an amazing
weekend, my good friends. We'll see you Monday
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.