WEBVTT 00:00:01.599 --> 00:00:04.240 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.400 --> 00:00:08.820 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.099 --> 00:00:13.919 and it's Monday, July 21st. You'll be interested 00:00:13.919 --> 00:00:19.379 to know, 56 years ago today, in 1969, astronaut 00:00:19.379 --> 00:00:22.339 Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk 00:00:22.339 --> 00:00:25.879 on the moon. As he stepped onto the lunar surface, 00:00:26.120 --> 00:00:29.730 he declared, that's one small step for man. One 00:00:29.730 --> 00:00:33.929 giant leap for mankind. This monumental achievement, 00:00:34.289 --> 00:00:37.969 part of the Apollo 11 mission, symbolized humanity's 00:00:37.969 --> 00:00:41.030 boundless curiosity and determination to explore 00:00:41.030 --> 00:00:46.049 beyond our planet. So now you know. And now, 00:00:46.149 --> 00:00:52.109 it's time for the weather report. This morning, 00:00:52.149 --> 00:00:55.649 it's sunny and it feels like 66 degrees with 00:00:55.649 --> 00:01:00.280 17 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place 00:01:00.280 --> 00:01:03.479 at 8 .12 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 00:01:03.479 --> 00:01:07.140 .19. It looks like we're in for a beautiful day 00:01:07.140 --> 00:01:11.500 with plenty of sunshine and a high near 79, accompanied 00:01:11.500 --> 00:01:16.620 by a gentle northwest breeze. Tonight, expect 00:01:16.620 --> 00:01:20.260 clear skies with a low around 58 and light winds. 00:01:21.299 --> 00:01:24.180 For all you beach runners out there, The first 00:01:24.180 --> 00:01:27.239 high tide Monday will be just after 8 .30 with 00:01:27.239 --> 00:01:31.459 a low tide at 2 .30. The near -shore buoy at 00:01:31.459 --> 00:01:35.840 Cape Cod Bay reads 66 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:37.700 --> 00:01:41.719 Looking ahead in the weather. Expect sunny skies 00:01:41.719 --> 00:01:46.239 on Tuesday with a high near 79 and a gentle northeast 00:01:46.239 --> 00:01:51.200 wind. Wednesday warms up to a high near 84, then 00:01:51.200 --> 00:01:54.060 Thursday gets mostly sunny and hot. reaching 00:01:54.060 --> 00:01:57.760 near 90. A slight chance of rain showers arrives 00:01:57.760 --> 00:02:02.560 Thursday night with a low around 74. Friday brings 00:02:02.560 --> 00:02:05.620 a chance of thunderstorms with a high near 95 00:02:05.620 --> 00:02:10.219 and a 30 % chance of precipitation. Nights will 00:02:10.219 --> 00:02:14.460 be mostly cloudy with lows around 74. Bonjour, 00:02:14.639 --> 00:02:17.740 food enthusiasts! 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In local 00:02:52.680 --> 00:02:56.580 news, a coalition of parents is suing the Boston 00:02:56.580 --> 00:02:59.539 School Committee and the superintendent, claiming 00:02:59.539 --> 00:03:01.699 the district's exam school admissions policy 00:03:01.699 --> 00:03:05.360 is racially discriminatory against white students. 00:03:05.979 --> 00:03:09.379 The Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence 00:03:09.379 --> 00:03:12.479 argues that the tier system was designed to reduce 00:03:12.479 --> 00:03:16.819 white student admissions. Since 2021, Boston 00:03:16.819 --> 00:03:19.500 Public Schools has utilized a tiered admissions 00:03:19.500 --> 00:03:23.139 approach based on socioeconomic status, grades, 00:03:23.419 --> 00:03:27.419 and entrance exam scores. The plaintiffs assert 00:03:27.419 --> 00:03:30.080 that this system clusters white students into 00:03:30.080 --> 00:03:33.039 one tier, significantly lowering their admission 00:03:33.039 --> 00:03:37.319 rates. They seek to block the tier system and 00:03:37.319 --> 00:03:45.719 reinstate a merit -based admissions policy. Now 00:03:45.719 --> 00:03:50.900 on to sports. The 2025 Open Championship has 00:03:50.900 --> 00:03:54.360 crowned Scotty Scheffler as its champion, marking 00:03:54.360 --> 00:03:57.259 his fourth major victory and third leg of the 00:03:57.259 --> 00:04:01.080 career Grand Slam. With a decisive four -stroke 00:04:01.080 --> 00:04:04.300 win at Royal Portrush, Scheffler's impressive 00:04:04.300 --> 00:04:07.120 performance included over eight strokes gained 00:04:07.120 --> 00:04:10.840 putting and an outstanding 79 % success rate 00:04:10.840 --> 00:04:15.900 on puts from 5 to 10 feet. At just 29 years old, 00:04:15.960 --> 00:04:18.839 he joins the ranks of legends like Tiger Woods 00:04:18.839 --> 00:04:23.660 and Jack Nicklaus. As he heads toward the U .S. 00:04:23.660 --> 00:04:26.779 Open next summer, which coincides with his 30th 00:04:26.779 --> 00:04:29.579 birthday, he is poised to complete the Grand 00:04:29.579 --> 00:04:34.980 Slam in local sports. Yesterday afternoon at 00:04:34.980 --> 00:04:38.560 Wrigley Field, the Sox topped the Cubs 6 -1. 00:04:39.500 --> 00:04:43.899 With two homers from Obrado, including a 406 00:04:43.899 --> 00:04:47.439 -foot blast. At a three -run performance, Boston 00:04:47.439 --> 00:04:51.680 sealed the victory. Crochet snagged the win, 00:04:51.879 --> 00:04:56.399 pitching six innings with eight strikeouts. Presley 00:04:56.399 --> 00:05:00.040 took the loss for Chicago. Bregman also homered 00:05:00.040 --> 00:05:02.920 for the Sox, driving in two runs in the eighth. 00:05:03.779 --> 00:05:08.199 Boston now holds 54 wins and 47 losses on the 00:05:08.199 --> 00:05:11.709 season. Tonight, the Sox take on the Phillies 00:05:11.709 --> 00:05:14.730 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia for game 00:05:14.730 --> 00:05:18.589 one of a three -game series. Walker Buehler, 00:05:18.689 --> 00:05:22.750 with a 6 .12 earned run average, faces off against 00:05:22.750 --> 00:05:28.129 Zach Wheeler, who boasts a 2 .36. First pitch 00:05:28.129 --> 00:05:32.089 is at 6 .45, with temperatures around 84 degrees, 00:05:32.350 --> 00:05:38.819 promising a warm evening. In top news. A significant 00:05:38.819 --> 00:05:41.459 new study published in the Proceedings of the 00:05:41.459 --> 00:05:44.519 National Academy of Sciences suggests that going 00:05:44.519 --> 00:05:47.500 to bed early may have substantial benefits for 00:05:47.500 --> 00:05:51.259 adults. Researchers analyzed the sleep and exercise 00:05:51.259 --> 00:05:55.319 habits of nearly 20 ,000 adults, collecting data 00:05:55.319 --> 00:05:59.180 over 5 million nights. Those who went to bed 00:05:59.180 --> 00:06:02.660 by 9 p .m. engaged in about 30 more minutes of 00:06:02.660 --> 00:06:05.420 physical activity the next day compared to those 00:06:05.420 --> 00:06:10.079 who went to bed at 1 a .m. Lead author Dr. Josh 00:06:10.079 --> 00:06:13.060 Leota emphasizes that health campaigns should 00:06:13.060 --> 00:06:16.100 promote earlier bedtimes to encourage more active 00:06:16.100 --> 00:06:19.600 lifestyles, ultimately supporting better individual 00:06:19.600 --> 00:06:24.860 and community health outcomes. In business news, 00:06:25.040 --> 00:06:29.560 in a crowded market, Vacation, a personal care 00:06:29.560 --> 00:06:32.889 startup, born during the pandemic, is redefining 00:06:32.889 --> 00:06:36.930 sunscreen by making it fun again. With a whimsical 00:06:36.930 --> 00:06:40.050 design that combines elements of Club Med and 00:06:40.050 --> 00:06:43.189 Margaritaville, their products include an SPF 00:06:43.189 --> 00:06:47.370 30 mousse in a whipped cream canister and a detachable 00:06:47.370 --> 00:06:52.170 bracelet jug. Since its launch in 2021, Vacation 00:06:52.170 --> 00:06:56.670 has generated $40 million in revenue, with projections 00:06:56.670 --> 00:07:01.079 to double by 2025. Recently, the brand expanded 00:07:01.079 --> 00:07:05.740 its presence in stores like CVS and Costco, capturing 00:07:05.740 --> 00:07:10.740 1 .1 % of U .S. sunscreen sales. The founders 00:07:10.740 --> 00:07:13.279 aim to maintain their playful brand personality 00:07:13.279 --> 00:07:18.199 as they grow. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is 00:07:18.199 --> 00:07:23.100 down 3 % over the weekend to about $117 ,000. 00:07:24.480 --> 00:07:30.300 Ethereum is up 3%. to just over $3 ,700. And 00:07:30.300 --> 00:07:37.300 XRP is down half a percent to $3 .47. Moving 00:07:37.300 --> 00:07:41.519 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:41.519 --> 00:07:44.480 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:44.480 --> 00:07:47.379 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:07:47.379 --> 00:07:51.740 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:51.740 --> 00:07:55.259 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:55.259 --> 00:07:58.680 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:58.680 --> 00:08:02.000 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:02.000 --> 00:08:05.459 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:05.459 --> 00:08:09.560 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:09.560 --> 00:08:13.740 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:13.939 --> 00:08:17.879 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:17.879 --> 00:08:22.339 to tell them sunny morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:22.360 --> 00:08:27.060 back to the show. Let's talk science. Chronic 00:08:27.060 --> 00:08:30.399 venous insufficiency affects an estimated 40 00:08:30.399 --> 00:08:35.379 % of Americans, often going unnoticed. This condition 00:08:35.379 --> 00:08:38.799 occurs when valves in leg veins weaken, allowing 00:08:38.799 --> 00:08:42.740 blood to pool. Warning signs include swelling, 00:08:42.980 --> 00:08:46.139 aching calves, and bulging veins, which may be 00:08:46.139 --> 00:08:49.820 mistaken for everyday discomforts. Women over 00:08:49.820 --> 00:08:53.629 50, pregnant individuals, and those with a sedentary 00:08:53.629 --> 00:08:58.289 lifestyle are particularly at risk. Early diagnosis 00:08:58.289 --> 00:09:01.370 is crucial as untreated symptoms can lead to 00:09:01.370 --> 00:09:05.350 serious complications. Fortunately, treatments 00:09:05.350 --> 00:09:08.309 like compression stockings, lifestyle changes, 00:09:08.590 --> 00:09:11.409 and various medical interventions can effectively 00:09:11.409 --> 00:09:14.970 manage this condition, improving quality of life 00:09:14.970 --> 00:09:22.019 for many. And in entertainment news. Best -selling 00:09:22.019 --> 00:09:25.480 author Taylor Jenkins Reid, known for Daisy Jones 00:09:25.480 --> 00:09:29.379 and the Six, has released her latest novel, Atmosphere, 00:09:29.519 --> 00:09:32.539 which explores a woman's journey in NASA's Space 00:09:32.539 --> 00:09:37.559 Shuttle program during the 1980s. Reid emphasizes 00:09:37.559 --> 00:09:40.639 the extensive research required, particularly 00:09:40.639 --> 00:09:44.419 thanks to insights from Paul Dye, a retired flight 00:09:44.419 --> 00:09:48.309 director at NASA. She shares her morning routine, 00:09:48.529 --> 00:09:50.750 which includes getting her daughter ready and 00:09:50.750 --> 00:09:55.129 dressing in stylish yet comfortable attire. Reed 00:09:55.129 --> 00:09:57.889 finds writing therapeutic, often guided by her 00:09:57.889 --> 00:10:01.710 emotional connection to her characters. She also 00:10:01.710 --> 00:10:04.789 enjoys relaxing in a hammock surrounded by fruit 00:10:04.789 --> 00:10:08.129 trees, finding it restorative in her busy life. 00:10:09.250 --> 00:10:12.710 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote 00:10:12.710 --> 00:10:16.549 of the day. And today... Our quote comes from 00:10:16.549 --> 00:10:20.049 the American inventor and aviation pioneer, Amelia 00:10:20.049 --> 00:10:25.029 Earhart. And she said, The most difficult thing 00:10:25.029 --> 00:10:28.409 is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity. 00:10:29.750 --> 00:10:33.549 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:10:33.549 --> 00:10:37.110 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:10:37.110 --> 00:10:40.629 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:10:40.629 --> 00:10:44.190 the weather reports. Have an amazing day, my 00:10:44.190 --> 00:10:46.769 good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:10:46.769 --> 00:10:49.110 episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.