WEBVTT 00:00:01.929 --> 00:00:04.250 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.410 --> 00:00:08.810 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.109 --> 00:00:13.529 and it's Thursday, July 17th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.529 --> 00:00:18.670 to know, 70 years ago today in 1955, Disneyland 00:00:18.670 --> 00:00:22.530 opened its gates in Anaheim, California. Walt 00:00:22.530 --> 00:00:25.390 Disney's visionary theme park transformed entertainment 00:00:25.390 --> 00:00:29.170 by blending storytelling, innovation, and immersive 00:00:29.170 --> 00:00:33.859 experiences. Despite initial challenges, Disneyland 00:00:33.859 --> 00:00:36.979 quickly became a cultural phenomenon, setting 00:00:36.979 --> 00:00:40.079 the standard for theme parks worldwide and bringing 00:00:40.079 --> 00:00:45.920 joy to millions. So now you know. And now, it's 00:00:45.920 --> 00:00:51.780 time for the weather report. This morning, it's 00:00:51.780 --> 00:00:56.020 cloudy and it feels like 78 degrees with 9 mile 00:00:56.020 --> 00:00:59.500 per hour wind. The sunset will take place at 00:00:59.500 --> 00:01:02.960 8 .12. and it will rise again tomorrow at 519. 00:01:03.840 --> 00:01:06.480 It looks like we're in for some chance of rain 00:01:06.480 --> 00:01:09.180 showers this morning, followed by showers and 00:01:09.180 --> 00:01:12.599 thunderstorms later in the day, with mostly cloudy 00:01:12.599 --> 00:01:16.840 skies and a high around 89, plus a light southwest 00:01:16.840 --> 00:01:21.900 breeze. Tonight, expect partly cloudy conditions 00:01:21.900 --> 00:01:25.819 with a low of 75 and winds picking up a bit to 00:01:25.819 --> 00:01:29.189 around 10. For all you beach runners out there, 00:01:29.329 --> 00:01:33.390 the first low tide Thursday will be at 1045 with 00:01:33.390 --> 00:01:37.709 a high tide at 5. The near -shore GUI at Cape 00:01:37.709 --> 00:01:41.510 Cod Bay reads 71 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:43.269 --> 00:01:47.650 Looking ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny 00:01:47.650 --> 00:01:50.530 skies on Friday and Saturday with highs near 00:01:50.530 --> 00:01:54.930 83. Nights will be mostly clear with lows around 00:01:54.930 --> 00:01:59.349 64. A chance of rain arrives Sunday with mostly 00:01:59.349 --> 00:02:04.409 cloudy skies and a high near 81. Bonjour, food 00:02:04.409 --> 00:02:07.390 enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by 00:02:07.390 --> 00:02:11.889 Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled 00:02:11.889 --> 00:02:15.370 on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas 00:02:15.370 --> 00:02:18.729 Boulevard, this café is a haven for culinary 00:02:18.729 --> 00:02:22.810 delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict 00:02:22.810 --> 00:02:26.889 or their gluten -free crepes. You can grab a 00:02:26.889 --> 00:02:29.870 panini for lunch or just breeze on through to 00:02:29.870 --> 00:02:32.689 get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:02:32.689 --> 00:02:37.150 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:02:37.150 --> 00:02:42.310 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:02:42.310 --> 00:02:46.409 news, in a critical legal showdown, two Massachusetts 00:02:46.409 --> 00:02:49.689 cities, Somerville and Chelsea, are defending 00:02:49.689 --> 00:02:52.289 their federal funding in U .S. District Court 00:02:52.289 --> 00:02:55.939 in Boston. This funding is essential for police 00:02:55.939 --> 00:02:58.759 safety equipment, food delivery for seniors, 00:02:58.979 --> 00:03:02.879 and drug crime investigations. The Trump administration 00:03:02.879 --> 00:03:06.080 is attempting to withhold funds due to the city's 00:03:06.080 --> 00:03:09.639 local immigration laws. Chelsea's city manager, 00:03:09.879 --> 00:03:13.080 Fidel Montes, emphasized that losing federal 00:03:13.080 --> 00:03:16.080 dollars would be a devastating blow, impacting 00:03:16.080 --> 00:03:20.479 public safety and social services. Somerville 00:03:20.479 --> 00:03:23.360 also faces potential cuts to vital services. 00:03:24.219 --> 00:03:26.979 Both cities argue that their funding should not 00:03:26.979 --> 00:03:29.719 depend on cooperation with federal immigration 00:03:29.719 --> 00:03:39.159 enforcement. Now on to sports. As the National 00:03:39.159 --> 00:03:41.860 Football League's off -season progresses, teams 00:03:41.860 --> 00:03:44.159 are solidifying their rosters for the upcoming 00:03:44.159 --> 00:03:47.979 season. Some teams are regarded as overrated. 00:03:48.379 --> 00:03:52.360 while others are seen as underrated. The Buffalo 00:03:52.360 --> 00:03:54.919 Bills, despite their strong performance last 00:03:54.919 --> 00:03:57.639 season, face challenges in their defense and 00:03:57.639 --> 00:04:02.340 contract disputes. The San Francisco 49ers, although 00:04:02.340 --> 00:04:05.439 popular Super Bowl picks, may struggle with key 00:04:05.439 --> 00:04:08.900 player injuries and departures. On the other 00:04:08.900 --> 00:04:11.259 hand, the Los Angeles Chargers are positioned 00:04:11.259 --> 00:04:14.400 for growth under new leadership, while the Dallas 00:04:14.400 --> 00:04:17.160 Cowboys hope to bounce back with a healthy Dak 00:04:17.160 --> 00:04:19.810 Prescott. potentially reshaping their offense. 00:04:20.649 --> 00:04:23.470 As always, the unpredictability of the league 00:04:23.470 --> 00:04:27.449 makes for an exciting season ahead. In local 00:04:27.449 --> 00:04:31.649 sports. Tomorrow afternoon in Chicago, the Sox 00:04:31.649 --> 00:04:36.430 take on the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Lucas Giolito, 00:04:36.610 --> 00:04:41.209 sporting a solid 6 -1 record with a 2 .25 earned 00:04:41.209 --> 00:04:45.209 run average, faces Colin Rhee, who's 3 -3 with 00:04:45.209 --> 00:04:49.490 a 3 .91. This is game one of the three -game 00:04:49.490 --> 00:04:52.290 series, with the Cubs favored by odds of minus 00:04:52.290 --> 00:04:59.889 125. Expect sunny skies and 75 degrees. In top 00:04:59.889 --> 00:05:03.449 news, President Trump announced that Coca -Cola 00:05:03.449 --> 00:05:07.009 will transition to using real cane sugar in its 00:05:07.009 --> 00:05:10.129 signature soda, following criticisms of high 00:05:10.129 --> 00:05:12.910 -fructose corn syrup by Health and Human Services 00:05:12.910 --> 00:05:17.449 Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump stated, 00:05:17.649 --> 00:05:20.629 This will be a very good move by them. You'll 00:05:20.629 --> 00:05:25.410 see. It's just better. A Coca -Cola representative 00:05:25.410 --> 00:05:28.629 confirmed the company's appreciation for Trump's 00:05:28.629 --> 00:05:32.009 enthusiasm, promising more details on upcoming 00:05:32.009 --> 00:05:35.629 product innovations. Health advocates, including 00:05:35.629 --> 00:05:38.490 Kennedy, have criticized high -fructose corn 00:05:38.490 --> 00:05:41.069 syrup for its health impacts, while the Corn 00:05:41.069 --> 00:05:44.220 Refiners Association defended it. arguing that 00:05:44.220 --> 00:05:46.759 replacing it with cane sugar could harm American 00:05:46.759 --> 00:05:53.060 jobs and agriculture. In business news, in a 00:05:53.060 --> 00:05:56.500 surprising shift, wave pools, once seen as the 00:05:56.500 --> 00:05:59.560 antithesis of surf culture, are now considered 00:05:59.560 --> 00:06:03.040 the future of the sport, even by veteran surfers. 00:06:03.660 --> 00:06:07.519 At the 2025 World Surf League Championship Tour, 00:06:07.759 --> 00:06:11.360 Brazilian Italo Ferreira showcased his skills 00:06:11.360 --> 00:06:14.319 in a state -of -the -art wave goal in Abu Dhabi, 00:06:14.399 --> 00:06:17.660 which can generate customizable waves every three 00:06:17.660 --> 00:06:22.160 minutes. With over 35 surf parks worldwide and 00:06:22.160 --> 00:06:25.540 more than 75 in development, the global surf 00:06:25.540 --> 00:06:29.120 park market is projected to reach $3 .8 billion 00:06:29.120 --> 00:06:34.360 by 2028. These complexes are not just for athletes. 00:06:34.959 --> 00:06:38.259 but also serve as vacation destinations for families 00:06:38.259 --> 00:06:42.139 and fitness enthusiasts. In crypto movement, 00:06:42.500 --> 00:06:49.939 Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $118 ,000. Ethereum 00:06:49.939 --> 00:06:56.279 is up 8 % to about $3 ,300. And XRP is up 5 % 00:06:56.279 --> 00:07:03.439 to $3 .05. Moving on to a more local vibe. and 00:07:03.439 --> 00:07:05.759 our community spotlight on health and wellness. 00:07:06.019 --> 00:07:08.740 We are working with a national Pilates studio 00:07:08.740 --> 00:07:12.040 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:07:13.040 --> 00:07:15.879 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:07:15.879 --> 00:07:19.399 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:19.399 --> 00:07:22.779 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:22.779 --> 00:07:26.920 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:07:26.920 --> 00:07:30.939 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:07:30.939 --> 00:07:34.589 check out Club Pilates. for a free class. With 00:07:34.589 --> 00:07:38.250 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:07:38.370 --> 00:07:42.129 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them Sunny 00:07:42.129 --> 00:07:46.290 Morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:07:47.389 --> 00:07:50.970 Let's talk science. Humans once had straighter 00:07:50.970 --> 00:07:53.930 teeth, but recent research reveals how diet, 00:07:54.110 --> 00:07:57.329 evolution, and facial anatomy have transformed 00:07:57.329 --> 00:08:01.060 our smiles. While misaligned teeth were present 00:08:01.060 --> 00:08:03.899 in our hunter -gatherer ancestors, they are more 00:08:03.899 --> 00:08:07.879 common today. Experts suggest a major factor 00:08:07.879 --> 00:08:11.160 is our shift from tough, raw foods to softer, 00:08:11.259 --> 00:08:14.180 processed diets, which reduced the need for chewing 00:08:14.180 --> 00:08:18.459 and led to smaller jaws over generations. This 00:08:18.459 --> 00:08:21.540 smaller jaw space can cause overcrowding in crooked 00:08:21.540 --> 00:08:25.819 teeth. Additionally, cosmetic awareness and genetic 00:08:25.819 --> 00:08:28.759 factors may also influence the prevalence of 00:08:28.759 --> 00:08:35.100 malocclusions in modern populations. And in entertainment 00:08:35.100 --> 00:08:39.179 news, rumors are swirling about a potential reboot 00:08:39.179 --> 00:08:42.500 of the beloved Indiana Jones franchise. But could 00:08:42.500 --> 00:08:46.629 anyone truly replace Harrison Ford? After his 00:08:46.629 --> 00:08:50.210 final appearance in 2023's The Dial of Destiny, 00:08:50.529 --> 00:08:54.990 whispers about a revival have emerged. A report 00:08:54.990 --> 00:08:57.610 suggests that Lucasfilm may announce plans at 00:08:57.610 --> 00:09:01.889 next year's D23 Expo, but this remains unconfirmed. 00:09:02.590 --> 00:09:05.490 Hollywood insider Jeff Snyder cautions that a 00:09:05.490 --> 00:09:09.710 reboot is likely years away. Meanwhile, names 00:09:09.710 --> 00:09:13.070 like Glenn Powell, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Pratt 00:09:13.070 --> 00:09:16.200 have surfaced as possible successors. sparking 00:09:16.200 --> 00:09:18.720 debate on who could carry the iconic whip and 00:09:18.720 --> 00:09:23.559 hat into the future. Well, alrighty folks, it's 00:09:23.559 --> 00:09:27.500 time for the quote of the day. And today, our 00:09:27.500 --> 00:09:30.340 quote comes from the American poet and civil 00:09:30.340 --> 00:09:35.480 rights activist, Audre Lorde. And she said, When 00:09:35.480 --> 00:09:38.179 I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in 00:09:38.179 --> 00:09:40.799 the service of my vision, then it becomes less 00:09:40.799 --> 00:09:45.480 and less important whether I am afraid. And that's 00:09:45.480 --> 00:09:48.539 a wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:09:48.539 --> 00:09:52.639 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating 00:09:52.639 --> 00:09:55.779 aerial videos with local news and the weather 00:09:55.779 --> 00:09:59.419 reports. Have an amazing day, my good friends. 00:09:59.600 --> 00:10:02.340 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of 00:10:02.340 --> 00:10:03.759 Sunny Mornings in Boston.