Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, July 14th. You'll be interested
to know. Sixty years ago today, in 1965, NASA's
Mariner 4 spacecraft achieved a monumental milestone
by performing the first successful flyby of Mars.
This historic mission provided humanity with
its initial close -up images of the red planet,
revealing a landscape marked by lunar -type impact
craters, some touched with frost in the chill
Martian evening. The data collected by Mariner
4 significantly advanced our understanding of
Mars and laid the foundation for future exploration
of our neighboring planet. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the weather report. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 72 degrees,
with 6 mph 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 early
this morning, giving way to a chance of showers
and thunderstorms later on, with mostly cloudy
skies and a high near 85, accompanied by a light
breeze. Tonight, expect more cloudy skies with
a low around 72 and a light southwest wind. For
all you beach runners out there, the first low
tide Monday will be at 830 with a high tide at
245. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
69 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect a slight chance
of rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, with partly
sunny skies and a high near 88. Wednesday and
Thursday will be mostly sunny, reaching the low
90s. Nights will be mostly cloudy, with lows
around 75. 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 cafe
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 Morning
sends you. In local news, a Boston -area chef
is making a name for himself on the global stage
of pizza. Juan Gabriel Perez, the executive chef
of Posto in Somerville, has been perfecting Neapolitan
pizzas for over 15 years. This year, he achieved
an impressive 54th place in the Best Pizza Awards,
an accreditation platform that celebrates innovative
pizza chefs. Notably, Perez was the only competitor
from New England. Praised for his creative flair,
seasonal ingredients, and dough innovation, he
expressed gratitude on Instagram, stating, Thank
you. Your support fuels the hustle. I'm proud
of the relentless love I pour into every pie.
Now on to sports. In Major League Baseball, the
Atlanta Braves, once seen as World Series contenders,
find themselves struggling at 42 wins and 52
losses, nearly out of postseason contention.
Their playoff chances have plummeted from 92
% at the season start to just 4 .6%, despite
strong performances from Ronald Acuna Jr. and
Spencer Schwellenbach. A series of injuries and
poor performances from key players have plagued
the team. As the trade deadline approaches, questions
arise about whether the Braves will make significant
changes or simply adjust their roster for the
remainder of the season. In local sports. Yesterday
afternoon at Fenway Park, the Sox beat the Rays
4 -1. Brian Baio earned the win with one run
over six innings. Rony Gonzalez homered in the
third, while Sedan Rafaela added a two -run homer
in the sixth. Despite six strikeouts from race
pitcher Ryan Pepiat, he took the loss. The Sox's
record now stands at 53 -45, showcasing their
10 -game winning streak. After the all -star
break on Friday afternoon, the Sox take on the
Cubs in Chicago for Game 1 of a three -game series.
In top news, just 30 minutes a day of Japanese
walking may help you get in shape. This technique,
known as interval walking training, is gaining
popularity after going viral on social media.
A study led by Hiroshi knows. found that middle
-aged and older individuals who practiced this
method experienced lower blood pressure and improved
physical fitness compared to those who walked
at a moderate pace. Interval walking involves
alternating three minutes of fast walking with
three minutes of slower walking. Experts suggest
starting slowly, aiming for 15 minutes twice
a day, and gradually working up to the recommended
physical activity levels. In business news, Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation
to officially recognize gold and silver coins
as legal tender in the Sunshine State, aiming
to provide Floridians with financial freedom.
DeSantis emphasized that gold is very likely
to hold its value, certainly compared to fiat
currency. The new law, effective July 1, 2026.
also exempts these coins from sales tax. DeSantis
believes this move protects residents from the
declining value of the US dollar amidst rising
inflation and fiscal uncertainty. He highlights
gold's appeal as a safe haven, especially during
economic turmoil, as its prices surged over the
past year. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up
2 % over the weekend. to just over $119 ,000.
Ethereum is unchanged at just under $3 ,000.
And HEXRP is up 10 % to $2 .83. 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. Jack
Dorsey, the co -founder of Twitter, has launched
a new messaging app called BitChat, which operates
without the need for the internet or phone numbers.
Dorsey shared his interest in Bluetooth mesh
networks, which allow devices to communicate
directly. The app promises ephemeral, encrypted
communication. making it resistant to network
outages and censorship. Users will generate random
Peter IDs, eliminating the need for registration.
The beta version has already attracted 10 ,000
downloads. Dorsey, the CEO of Block, has a history
of supporting decentralized technology, but BitChat
is still under review before its public release.
and in entertainment news. Netflix's upcoming
black comedy, Vladimir, is based on the best
-selling novel by Julia Mae Jonas and features
the talented Rachel Weisz, known for her role
in The Mummy. The series, which began production
this month, explores themes of morality, power,
and desire. Weisz stars as an unnamed English
professor caught in a web of obsession and intrigue.
as her husband, portrayed by John Slattery, faces
scrutiny for inappropriate relationships with
students. With a strong female creative team,
Vladimir promises to be a provocative and engaging
watch. While no release date is set, filming
is expected to conclude in September. Well, all
righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today... Our quote comes from the American
inventor and aviation pioneer, Wilbur Wright.
And he said, 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.