WEBVTT 00:00:01.929 --> 00:00:04.230 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.410 --> 00:00:08.830 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.109 --> 00:00:13.390 and it's Monday, July 14th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.390 --> 00:00:18.870 to know. Sixty years ago today, in 1965, NASA's 00:00:18.870 --> 00:00:21.969 Mariner 4 spacecraft achieved a monumental milestone 00:00:21.969 --> 00:00:25.570 by performing the first successful flyby of Mars. 00:00:26.640 --> 00:00:29.379 This historic mission provided humanity with 00:00:29.379 --> 00:00:31.780 its initial close -up images of the red planet, 00:00:32.060 --> 00:00:35.179 revealing a landscape marked by lunar -type impact 00:00:35.179 --> 00:00:38.280 craters, some touched with frost in the chill 00:00:38.280 --> 00:00:41.740 Martian evening. The data collected by Mariner 00:00:41.740 --> 00:00:44.560 4 significantly advanced our understanding of 00:00:44.560 --> 00:00:47.640 Mars and laid the foundation for future exploration 00:00:47.640 --> 00:00:52.479 of our neighboring planet. So now you know. And 00:00:52.479 --> 00:00:58.899 now, it's time for the weather report. This morning, 00:00:58.960 --> 00:01:02.479 there's patchy fog, and it feels like 72 degrees, 00:01:02.740 --> 00:01:07.579 with 6 mph wind. The sunset will take place at 00:01:07.579 --> 00:01:11.459 8 .16, and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .07. 00:01:12.579 --> 00:01:15.500 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog early 00:01:15.500 --> 00:01:18.180 this morning, giving way to a chance of showers 00:01:18.180 --> 00:01:21.340 and thunderstorms later on, with mostly cloudy 00:01:21.340 --> 00:01:25.439 skies and a high near 85, accompanied by a light 00:01:25.439 --> 00:01:30.480 breeze. Tonight, expect more cloudy skies with 00:01:30.480 --> 00:01:35.140 a low around 72 and a light southwest wind. For 00:01:35.140 --> 00:01:37.760 all you beach runners out there, the first low 00:01:37.760 --> 00:01:41.159 tide Monday will be at 830 with a high tide at 00:01:41.159 --> 00:01:46.359 245. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 00:01:46.359 --> 00:01:51.140 69 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:51.140 --> 00:01:54.579 ahead in the weather. Expect a slight chance 00:01:54.579 --> 00:01:57.840 of rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday, with partly 00:01:57.840 --> 00:02:02.280 sunny skies and a high near 88. Wednesday and 00:02:02.280 --> 00:02:05.079 Thursday will be mostly sunny, reaching the low 00:02:05.079 --> 00:02:08.780 90s. Nights will be mostly cloudy, with lows 00:02:08.780 --> 00:02:14.360 around 75. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast 00:02:14.360 --> 00:02:17.580 is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries 00:02:17.580 --> 00:02:21.539 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:21.759 --> 00:02:25.039 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:25.039 --> 00:02:29.259 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:29.259 --> 00:02:32.659 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:32.659 --> 00:02:36.520 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:36.520 --> 00:02:38.819 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:39.180 --> 00:02:43.580 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:43.580 --> 00:02:46.879 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny Morning 00:02:46.879 --> 00:02:52.990 sends you. In local news, a Boston -area chef 00:02:52.990 --> 00:02:55.849 is making a name for himself on the global stage 00:02:55.849 --> 00:03:00.530 of pizza. Juan Gabriel Perez, the executive chef 00:03:00.530 --> 00:03:04.050 of Posto in Somerville, has been perfecting Neapolitan 00:03:04.050 --> 00:03:08.849 pizzas for over 15 years. This year, he achieved 00:03:08.849 --> 00:03:12.009 an impressive 54th place in the Best Pizza Awards, 00:03:12.389 --> 00:03:15.449 an accreditation platform that celebrates innovative 00:03:15.449 --> 00:03:20.240 pizza chefs. Notably, Perez was the only competitor 00:03:20.240 --> 00:03:24.159 from New England. Praised for his creative flair, 00:03:24.319 --> 00:03:27.560 seasonal ingredients, and dough innovation, he 00:03:27.560 --> 00:03:30.719 expressed gratitude on Instagram, stating, Thank 00:03:30.719 --> 00:03:35.500 you. Your support fuels the hustle. I'm proud 00:03:35.500 --> 00:03:38.620 of the relentless love I pour into every pie. 00:03:43.599 --> 00:03:48.349 Now on to sports. In Major League Baseball, the 00:03:48.349 --> 00:03:51.370 Atlanta Braves, once seen as World Series contenders, 00:03:51.569 --> 00:03:55.530 find themselves struggling at 42 wins and 52 00:03:55.530 --> 00:03:58.689 losses, nearly out of postseason contention. 00:03:59.110 --> 00:04:02.030 Their playoff chances have plummeted from 92 00:04:02.030 --> 00:04:07.129 % at the season start to just 4 .6%, despite 00:04:07.129 --> 00:04:10.330 strong performances from Ronald Acuna Jr. and 00:04:10.330 --> 00:04:13.360 Spencer Schwellenbach. A series of injuries and 00:04:13.360 --> 00:04:16.360 poor performances from key players have plagued 00:04:16.360 --> 00:04:20.319 the team. As the trade deadline approaches, questions 00:04:20.319 --> 00:04:22.939 arise about whether the Braves will make significant 00:04:22.939 --> 00:04:26.300 changes or simply adjust their roster for the 00:04:26.300 --> 00:04:31.620 remainder of the season. In local sports. Yesterday 00:04:31.620 --> 00:04:34.680 afternoon at Fenway Park, the Sox beat the Rays 00:04:34.680 --> 00:04:39.399 4 -1. Brian Baio earned the win with one run 00:04:39.399 --> 00:04:43.350 over six innings. Rony Gonzalez homered in the 00:04:43.350 --> 00:04:47.689 third, while Sedan Rafaela added a two -run homer 00:04:47.689 --> 00:04:51.589 in the sixth. Despite six strikeouts from race 00:04:51.589 --> 00:04:56.029 pitcher Ryan Pepiat, he took the loss. The Sox's 00:04:56.029 --> 00:05:00.069 record now stands at 53 -45, showcasing their 00:05:00.069 --> 00:05:04.449 10 -game winning streak. After the all -star 00:05:04.449 --> 00:05:07.350 break on Friday afternoon, the Sox take on the 00:05:07.350 --> 00:05:10.870 Cubs in Chicago for Game 1 of a three -game series. 00:05:12.670 --> 00:05:16.910 In top news, just 30 minutes a day of Japanese 00:05:16.910 --> 00:05:20.910 walking may help you get in shape. This technique, 00:05:21.110 --> 00:05:23.769 known as interval walking training, is gaining 00:05:23.769 --> 00:05:26.730 popularity after going viral on social media. 00:05:27.490 --> 00:05:31.160 A study led by Hiroshi knows. found that middle 00:05:31.160 --> 00:05:33.720 -aged and older individuals who practiced this 00:05:33.720 --> 00:05:36.819 method experienced lower blood pressure and improved 00:05:36.819 --> 00:05:39.500 physical fitness compared to those who walked 00:05:39.500 --> 00:05:43.000 at a moderate pace. Interval walking involves 00:05:43.000 --> 00:05:45.959 alternating three minutes of fast walking with 00:05:45.959 --> 00:05:50.360 three minutes of slower walking. Experts suggest 00:05:50.360 --> 00:05:53.819 starting slowly, aiming for 15 minutes twice 00:05:53.819 --> 00:05:56.660 a day, and gradually working up to the recommended 00:05:56.660 --> 00:06:03.339 physical activity levels. In business news, Florida 00:06:03.339 --> 00:06:06.019 Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation 00:06:06.019 --> 00:06:09.160 to officially recognize gold and silver coins 00:06:09.160 --> 00:06:12.579 as legal tender in the Sunshine State, aiming 00:06:12.579 --> 00:06:15.300 to provide Floridians with financial freedom. 00:06:16.459 --> 00:06:19.860 DeSantis emphasized that gold is very likely 00:06:19.860 --> 00:06:22.819 to hold its value, certainly compared to fiat 00:06:22.819 --> 00:06:28.019 currency. The new law, effective July 1, 2026. 00:06:28.620 --> 00:06:32.600 also exempts these coins from sales tax. DeSantis 00:06:32.600 --> 00:06:35.220 believes this move protects residents from the 00:06:35.220 --> 00:06:38.220 declining value of the US dollar amidst rising 00:06:38.220 --> 00:06:42.360 inflation and fiscal uncertainty. He highlights 00:06:42.360 --> 00:06:45.399 gold's appeal as a safe haven, especially during 00:06:45.399 --> 00:06:48.660 economic turmoil, as its prices surged over the 00:06:48.660 --> 00:06:53.560 past year. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 00:06:53.560 --> 00:06:58.139 2 % over the weekend. to just over $119 ,000. 00:06:59.160 --> 00:07:03.019 Ethereum is unchanged at just under $3 ,000. 00:07:03.800 --> 00:07:11.560 And HEXRP is up 10 % to $2 .83. Moving on to 00:07:11.560 --> 00:07:15.220 a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:15.220 --> 00:07:18.199 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:18.199 --> 00:07:21.100 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:07:21.100 --> 00:07:25.410 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:25.410 --> 00:07:28.930 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:28.930 --> 00:07:32.389 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:32.389 --> 00:07:35.709 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:35.709 --> 00:07:39.170 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:39.170 --> 00:07:43.250 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:07:43.250 --> 00:07:47.449 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:07:47.629 --> 00:07:51.569 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:07:51.569 --> 00:07:55.589 to tell them. sunny morning sent you by. And 00:07:55.589 --> 00:08:00.870 now, back to the show. Let's talk tech. Jack 00:08:00.870 --> 00:08:03.769 Dorsey, the co -founder of Twitter, has launched 00:08:03.769 --> 00:08:07.269 a new messaging app called BitChat, which operates 00:08:07.269 --> 00:08:09.810 without the need for the internet or phone numbers. 00:08:10.670 --> 00:08:13.370 Dorsey shared his interest in Bluetooth mesh 00:08:13.370 --> 00:08:15.889 networks, which allow devices to communicate 00:08:15.889 --> 00:08:20.250 directly. The app promises ephemeral, encrypted 00:08:20.250 --> 00:08:23.370 communication. making it resistant to network 00:08:23.370 --> 00:08:27.610 outages and censorship. Users will generate random 00:08:27.610 --> 00:08:31.050 Peter IDs, eliminating the need for registration. 00:08:31.730 --> 00:08:35.429 The beta version has already attracted 10 ,000 00:08:35.429 --> 00:08:40.110 downloads. Dorsey, the CEO of Block, has a history 00:08:40.110 --> 00:08:43.669 of supporting decentralized technology, but BitChat 00:08:43.669 --> 00:08:46.330 is still under review before its public release. 00:08:49.870 --> 00:08:53.330 and in entertainment news. Netflix's upcoming 00:08:53.330 --> 00:08:57.250 black comedy, Vladimir, is based on the best 00:08:57.250 --> 00:09:00.529 -selling novel by Julia Mae Jonas and features 00:09:00.529 --> 00:09:03.350 the talented Rachel Weisz, known for her role 00:09:03.350 --> 00:09:06.629 in The Mummy. The series, which began production 00:09:06.629 --> 00:09:10.029 this month, explores themes of morality, power, 00:09:10.210 --> 00:09:14.309 and desire. Weisz stars as an unnamed English 00:09:14.309 --> 00:09:17.669 professor caught in a web of obsession and intrigue. 00:09:17.899 --> 00:09:21.580 as her husband, portrayed by John Slattery, faces 00:09:21.580 --> 00:09:24.120 scrutiny for inappropriate relationships with 00:09:24.120 --> 00:09:27.539 students. With a strong female creative team, 00:09:27.759 --> 00:09:31.220 Vladimir promises to be a provocative and engaging 00:09:31.220 --> 00:09:35.240 watch. While no release date is set, filming 00:09:35.240 --> 00:09:39.480 is expected to conclude in September. Well, all 00:09:39.480 --> 00:09:42.179 righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the 00:09:42.179 --> 00:09:46.279 day. And today... Our quote comes from the American 00:09:46.279 --> 00:09:49.519 inventor and aviation pioneer, Wilbur Wright. 00:09:50.159 --> 00:10:00.179 And he said, And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:10:00.720 --> 00:10:03.919 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:10:03.919 --> 00:10:07.740 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:10:07.740 --> 00:10:11.799 local news and the weather reports. Have an amazing 00:10:11.799 --> 00:10:14.190 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:10:14.190 --> 00:10:17.269 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.