Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, July 17th. You'll be interested
to know, 70 years ago today in 1955, Disneyland
opened its gates in Anaheim, California. Walt
Disney's visionary theme park transformed entertainment
by blending storytelling, innovation, and immersive
experiences. Despite initial challenges, Disneyland
quickly became a cultural phenomenon, setting
the standard for theme parks worldwide and bringing
joy to millions. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the weather report. This morning, it's
cloudy and it feels like 78 degrees with 9 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
8 .12. and it will rise again tomorrow at 519.
It looks like we're in for some chance of rain
showers this morning, followed by showers and
thunderstorms later in the day, with mostly cloudy
skies and a high around 89, plus a light southwest
breeze. Tonight, expect partly cloudy conditions
with a low of 75 and winds picking up a bit to
around 10. For all you beach runners out there,
the first low tide Thursday will be at 1045 with
a high tide at 5. The near -shore GUI at Cape
Cod Bay reads 71 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny
skies on Friday and Saturday with highs near
83. Nights will be mostly clear with lows around
64. A chance of rain arrives Sunday with mostly
cloudy skies and a high near 81. 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 a critical legal showdown, two Massachusetts
cities, Somerville and Chelsea, are defending
their federal funding in U .S. District Court
in Boston. This funding is essential for police
safety equipment, food delivery for seniors,
and drug crime investigations. The Trump administration
is attempting to withhold funds due to the city's
local immigration laws. Chelsea's city manager,
Fidel Montes, emphasized that losing federal
dollars would be a devastating blow, impacting
public safety and social services. Somerville
also faces potential cuts to vital services.
Both cities argue that their funding should not
depend on cooperation with federal immigration
enforcement. Now on to sports. As the National
Football League's off -season progresses, teams
are solidifying their rosters for the upcoming
season. Some teams are regarded as overrated.
while others are seen as underrated. The Buffalo
Bills, despite their strong performance last
season, face challenges in their defense and
contract disputes. The San Francisco 49ers, although
popular Super Bowl picks, may struggle with key
player injuries and departures. On the other
hand, the Los Angeles Chargers are positioned
for growth under new leadership, while the Dallas
Cowboys hope to bounce back with a healthy Dak
Prescott. potentially reshaping their offense.
As always, the unpredictability of the league
makes for an exciting season ahead. In local
sports. Tomorrow afternoon in Chicago, the Sox
take on the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Lucas Giolito,
sporting a solid 6 -1 record with a 2 .25 earned
run average, faces Colin Rhee, who's 3 -3 with
a 3 .91. This is game one of the three -game
series, with the Cubs favored by odds of minus
125. Expect sunny skies and 75 degrees. In top
news, President Trump announced that Coca -Cola
will transition to using real cane sugar in its
signature soda, following criticisms of high
-fructose corn syrup by Health and Human Services
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Trump stated,
This will be a very good move by them. You'll
see. It's just better. A Coca -Cola representative
confirmed the company's appreciation for Trump's
enthusiasm, promising more details on upcoming
product innovations. Health advocates, including
Kennedy, have criticized high -fructose corn
syrup for its health impacts, while the Corn
Refiners Association defended it. arguing that
replacing it with cane sugar could harm American
jobs and agriculture. In business news, in a
surprising shift, wave pools, once seen as the
antithesis of surf culture, are now considered
the future of the sport, even by veteran surfers.
At the 2025 World Surf League Championship Tour,
Brazilian Italo Ferreira showcased his skills
in a state -of -the -art wave goal in Abu Dhabi,
which can generate customizable waves every three
minutes. With over 35 surf parks worldwide and
more than 75 in development, the global surf
park market is projected to reach $3 .8 billion
by 2028. These complexes are not just for athletes.
but also serve as vacation destinations for families
and fitness enthusiasts. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $118 ,000. Ethereum
is up 8 % to about $3 ,300. And XRP is up 5 %
to $3 .05. Moving on to a more local vibe. and
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. Humans once had straighter
teeth, but recent research reveals how diet,
evolution, and facial anatomy have transformed
our smiles. While misaligned teeth were present
in our hunter -gatherer ancestors, they are more
common today. Experts suggest a major factor
is our shift from tough, raw foods to softer,
processed diets, which reduced the need for chewing
and led to smaller jaws over generations. This
smaller jaw space can cause overcrowding in crooked
teeth. Additionally, cosmetic awareness and genetic
factors may also influence the prevalence of
malocclusions in modern populations. And in entertainment
news, rumors are swirling about a potential reboot
of the beloved Indiana Jones franchise. But could
anyone truly replace Harrison Ford? After his
final appearance in 2023's The Dial of Destiny,
whispers about a revival have emerged. A report
suggests that Lucasfilm may announce plans at
next year's D23 Expo, but this remains unconfirmed.
Hollywood insider Jeff Snyder cautions that a
reboot is likely years away. Meanwhile, names
like Glenn Powell, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Pratt
have surfaced as possible successors. sparking
debate on who could carry the iconic whip and
hat into the future. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American poet and civil
rights activist, Audre Lorde. And she said, When
I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in
the service of my vision, then it becomes less
and less important whether I am afraid. And that's
a wrap for this morning. You can check out our
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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.