Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, July 16th. You'll be interested
to know. 56 years ago today, in 1969, a Holo11
launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida,
carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin,
and Michael Collins. This historic mission culminated
in humanity's first steps on the moon. marking
a monumental achievement in space exploration
and inspiring generations to reach for the stars.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's mostly sunny and it
feels like 77 degrees with 4 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 8 .12 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 5 .19. It looks like we're
in for a hot and sunny day with a high near 93
and the heat index making it feel even warmer.
A light southwest breeze will keep us company,
blowing around 5 miles per hour. Tonight, expect
mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain
after 3, a low around 77, and winds picking up
to 7 miles per hour. For all you beach runners
out there, the first low tide Wednesday will
be a 10 with a high tide at 415. The near shore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 70 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect a chance of rain showers and thunderstorms
on Thursday, mostly cloudy with a high near 90.
Friday will be mostly sunny and warm. with a
high near 86. Saturday stays sunny, then a slight
chance of rain returns Saturday night. Sunday
brings a chance of rain showers, with partly
sunny skies and a high near 84. Nights will be
mostly cloudy, with lows around 67. 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, hot dogs are a summer staple, and this
year, National Hot Dog Day falls on Wednesday,
July 16th. In Boston, several restaurants are
celebrating with special offers. At Silhouette
Lounge in Alston, enjoy $1 hot dogs from 4 p
.m. to 1 a .m., available to customers with a
sill -related tattoo. Trina's Starlight Lounge
offers a hot dog tower. featuring four to five
hot dogs, fries, and sauces for $35. At Scores,
get a platter of two all -beef hot dogs and fries
for $12. Finally, the 88 Club has a Teenies and
Weenies deal on Thursday with signature martinis
and cocktail hot dogs. Now on to sports. Major
League Baseball is actively working to resolve
the logistics for players to participate in the
2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Commissioner Rob
Manfred stated the league is keen on this opportunity
to showcase the game on a global stage. Tony
Clark, director of the Major League Baseball
Players Association, noted that players are enthusiastic
about representing Team USA or other teams. Currently,
only amateur players and those not on the 40
-man roster can compete. Key challenges include
scheduling conflicts and insurance concerns,
similar to those faced by the National Hockey
League in past Olympics. In local sports, the
New England Patriots are facing a potential training
camp crisis as they prepare for the 2025 season
under new head coach Mike Frable. With much anticipation
surrounding the performance of top rookies, including
left tackle Will Campbell, running back Treveon
Henderson, and wide receiver Kyle Williams, all
eyes are on the team's upcoming camp. However,
Henderson remains unsigned, complicating matters.
His contract negotiations could mirror those
of Chargers rookie Trey Harris, who was holding
out for a better deal. With approximately $60
million in salary cap space, the Patriots must
act swiftly to secure Henderson and avoid complications
as training camp begins. In top news, extreme
rainfall has flooded much of the United States
in recent days, resulting in at least 130 fatalities
in central Texas. Heavy rains have inundated
New York subway stations, submerged roadways,
and caused deadly incidents in New Jersey. This
July has seen over 1 ,200 reports of flooding,
more than double the average. Meteorologists
attribute the extreme weather to significant
atmospheric moisture from unusually warm oceans,
which is intensifying storms. As meteorologists
noted, global warming changes the odds. making
extreme precipitation more likely as climate
change persists. In business news, U .S. inflation
has re -accelerated, matching expectations but
raising concerns. The consumer price index increased
by 0 .3 % in June, resulting in an annual rate
of 2 .7%, the highest since February, surpassing
the Federal Reserve's target. Meanwhile, President
Donald Trump announced a preliminary trade deal
with Indonesia, imposing a 19 % tariff on U .S.
exports, while American goods enter tariff -free.
Despite a record close for the Nasdaq composite,
thanks to a significant jump in NVIDIA, other
indexes fell. Lastly, several cryptocurrency
regulation bills backed by Trump failed to pass
a key hurdle in Congress. In crypto movement.
Bitcoin is unchanged at about $117 ,000. Ethereum
is up 5 % to just over $3 ,100. And XRP is up
1 % to $2 .89. 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. Introducing the Photon Matrix,
an innovative iron dome for mosquitoes, which
can zap up to 30 mosquitoes per second using
an artificial intelligence -guided laser system.
Invented by engineer Jim Wong. This device detects
and eliminates mosquitoes mid -flight without
harming people or pets. It functions by utilizing
a light detection and ranging module to create
a real -time three -dimensional map, striking
mosquitoes with precision. While the initial
cost is nearly $500, the crowdfunding campaign
has already exceeded $758 ,000. As mosquito -borne
diseases rise, this technology could provide
a much -needed defense. And in entertainment
news, Star Wars fans, get ready. A rare opportunity
to own one of Darth Vader's original lightsabers
is coming your way. This hero lightsaber from
the original trilogy will be auctioned by Prop
Store, renowned for movie memorabilia. The prop
was used by actor David Prowse and stunt double
Bob Anderson in The Empire Strikes Back and Return
of the Jedi. The auction is set for September
in Los Angeles, with expectations the lightsaber
could fetch as much as $3 million. Prop store
COO Brandon Allender calls it a Grail -level
piece, perfect for elite collections worldwide.
Well, alrighty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and businessman, Charles Kettering.
And he said, The world hates change, yet it is
the only thing that has brought progress. 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.