Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, July 15th. You'll be interested
to know, 226 years ago today, in 1799, French
Captain Pierre -Francois Bouchard discovered
the Rosetta Stone in the Egyptian village of
Rosetta. This remarkable artifact, inscribed
with the same decree in three scripts hieroglyphic,
Demotic and Ancient Greek, became the key to
deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. The
Rosetta Stone unlocked the secrets of a civilization
that had long remained a mystery, illuminating
the rich history and culture of ancient Egypt.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, there's patchy fog, and
it feels like 76 degrees with 6 -mile -per -hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 816, and
it will rise again tomorrow at 507. It looks
a grin for some patchy fog early today, with
a slight chance of light rain before 9 a .m.
Expect mostly sunny skies, with a high near 89
and a gentle southwest breeze. Tonight, we'll
see mostly clear skies with a low around 72 and
light winds. For all you beach runners out there,
the first low tide Tuesday will be at 915 with
a high tide at 330. The nearshore gooey at Cape
Cod Bay reads 69 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect mostly sunny
skies on Wednesday. with a high near 92 and a
heat index around 98. A slight chance of rain
and thunderstorms is possible at night, with
lows near 75. Thursday brings a chance of showers
and thunderstorms, with a high near 90 and lows
around 77. Friday continues with a slight chance
of rain and thunderstorms, mostly sunny skies,
and a high near 89. Saturday will be mostly sunny,
with a high near 82 and lows around 67 at night.
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 the race for Boston's mayoral office,
bike lanes are a hot topic. On a scorching morning
in late June, Josh Kraft, the chief challenger
to Mayor Michelle Wu, voiced his concerns near
Center Street, which underwent a significant
redesign in 2023. He criticized Wu's safety measures
as a mess and highlighted increased congestion.
Local business owner Canessa Alexander agreed,
stating the changes created chaos for deliveries.
On the other hand, resident Mary Tenenbaum praised
the safer crossing conditions. The Wood administration
has committed to expanding bike lanes, but opinions
remain divided as this crucial issue shapes voters'
perceptions ahead of the November election. Now
on to sports. In a dramatic finish, Seattle Mariners
catcher Cal Raleigh clinched the 2025 Home Run
Derby, but not without controversy. Raley, needing
to match Brent Rooker's 17 home runs, initially
struggled before switching batting stances. Both
players ended with 17 homers, leading to a tiebreaker
based on the longest home run. Raley's was measured
at 470 feet and 617 thousandths of a foot, just
barely edging out Rooker's 470 feet and 535 thousandths.
This decision sparked frustration among fans,
who felt Rooker was robbed of a chance for a
thrilling swing -off. Tonight is the All -Star
Game. Tarek Skubal of the Tigers faces off against
Paul Skeens of the Pirates. First pitch is at
8 Eastern on Fox, in Atlanta, Georgia, where
the game -time temp should be about 80 degrees.
In local sports. Roman Anthony, the youngest
Boston Red Sox player in 60 years, is making
waves as he extends his hit streak to nine games.
After a slow start, Anthony has found his rhythm,
batting an impressive .389, with four extra base
hits and six runs batted in during this streak.
The Red Sox entered the All -Star break on a
10 -game win streak, securing the second wild
-card playoff spot in the American League. As
they face tougher opponents after the break,
Anthony's ability to maintain his performance
will be crucial for the team's postseason hopes.
In top news, Starbucks is mandating that its
corporate employees return to the office for
a minimum of four days each week, increasing
from three days as part of its turnaround initiative.
This new requirement will take effect in the
upcoming fiscal year, starting in October. according
to chief executive Brian Nickell. Employees working
remotely will need to relocate to Seattle or
Toronto within 12 months. Additionally, Starbucks
is offering a voluntary exit program with a cash
payment for those who prefer not to comply. Nickell
emphasized the importance of human connection
in achieving the company's goals. In business
news. As Bitcoin prices soar to new heights,
companies are increasingly adopting the strategy
pioneered by Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy,
which involves purchasing and holding Bitcoin
on their balance sheets. According to Bitwise,
a crypto asset management firm, companies collectively
owned 847 ,000 Bitcoin by the end of the second
quarter, marking a 23 % increase since the first
quarter. Notably, 46 companies, including GameStop,
bought Bitcoin for the first time in this period.
Sequence Communications has also announced a
significant purchase of 370 Bitcoin, aiming to
accumulate over 3 ,000. With an optimistic outlook,
industry experts foresee Bitcoin prices rising
further due to corporate adoption and a more
favorable regulatory environment. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 2 % to just over $117 ,000. Ethereum
is down 0 .5 % to just under $3 ,000. And XRP
is up 1 % to $2 .86. 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 science. A middle school student from
Ontario, Canada, has captured attention with
his impressive take on the legendary Archimedes
death ray. Brandon Sinner, who is now 12 years
old, was inspired by the ancient mathematician's
idea of harnessing the sun's energy. He crafted
a miniature version using a heat lamp and four
concave mirrors, demonstrating that the concept
could indeed work. His experiments showed increasing
temperatures at targeted locations, suggesting
that a larger -scale version could have been
feasible in ancient times. While no archaeological
evidence confirms its use, Saner believes the
principle is certainly possible, highlighting
the intrigue of Archimedes' inventions. and in
entertainment news. School is back in session
at Hogwarts, as HBO's highly anticipated Harry
Potter series has begun filming with an all -new
cast. Nearly 14 years after the last movie premiered,
this series is described by Warner Bros. as a
faithful adaptation of the beloved Harry Potter
books. Production, which started at Warner Bros.
Studios in Leavesden, United Kingdom, will unfold
over multiple seasons beginning in 2027. Dominic
McLaughlin portrays a young Harry Potter, Alastair
Stout is Ron Weasley, and Arabella Stanton takes
on Hermione Granger. Writer Francesca Gardiner
and executive producer Mark Milot expressed excitement
for the actors' performances. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, Our quote comes from the American inventor
and businessman Thomas Edison. And he said, Restlessness
is discontent, and discontent is the first necessity
of progress. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.