Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, July 22nd. You'll be interested
to know, 229 years ago today, in 1796, surveyors
of the Connecticut Land Company named an area
in Ohio, Cleveland, after General Moses Cleveland,
the superintendent of the surveying party. This
event marked the founding of what would become
a vibrant city, known for its rich cultural heritage,
industrial innovation, and contributions to music
and the arts. Cleveland's establishment laid
the groundwork for a community that would grow
to inspire and achieve remarkable milestones
in American history. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Weather Report. This morning,
it's sunny and it feels like 62 degrees with
7 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 sunny Tuesday
with a high near 78 and a light northeast breeze.
Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low
around 61 and gentle winds. For all you beach
runners out there, The first high tide Tuesday
will be at 945 with a low tide at 330. The near
-shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 65 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect mostly sunny skies on Wednesday
with a high near 85 and light southwest winds.
Thursday warms up to a high near 91 and remains
sunny. Friday brings a slight chance of rain,
with mostly sunny skies and a high near 97. Saturday
has a chance of rain showers, with partly sunny
skies and a high near 85. Nights will be mostly
cloudy, with lows around 68 to 75. 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, the Boston Red Sox will be without Tanner
Houck for an indefinite period following a setback
in his recovery. Before Monday's game against
the Philadelphia Phillies, Red Sox manager Alex
Cora announced that Houck has been shut down
from throwing due to a reoccurrence of flexor
soreness. After feeling discomfort during his
rehab start on July 9th, he was removed from
the assignment on Friday. Hora noted, there's
no surgery needed, just rest. With Hawks' struggles
in 2025 and injuries to other pitchers, the Red
Sox urgently need to seek rotation help before
the July 31st trade deadline. Now on to sports.
On Sunday, President Donald Trump used his social
media account to demand that two professional
sports teams restore Native American -based names
they had previously abandoned. The Washington
Commanders and the Cleveland Guardians were targeted
in his all -caps tirade, with Trump threatening
the Commanders that he would not assist them
in securing a stadium deal in Washington, D .C.,
unless they re -embraced the Redskins. While
the Guardians responded to Trump, the Commanders
have remained silent. prompting speculation about
their reluctance to engage. Their silence raises
questions about whether they are simply avoiding
controversy or secretly wish to revert to the
old name. In local sports, last night at Citizens
Bank Park in Philadelphia, the Red Sox fell to
the Phillies 3 -2 in 10 innings. Darren homered
early. but Hicks took the loss after a 10th -inning
error allowed Marsh to score the winning run.
Durant's solo shot provided an early lead, but
Philadelphia's Castellanos and Real Mudo answered
back. Though Story tied it in the six, late -game
Philly resilience proved decisive, leaving the
Sox at 54 -48. Tonight, the Sox face the Phillies
again at Citizens Bank Park for Game 2 of this
three -game series. Richard Fitz, with a 2 .50
earned run average, takes on Christopher Sanchez,
who holds a 3 .12. First pitch is at 645 with
clear skies and a temperature around 82 degrees.
In top news. Scientists have made a significant
breakthrough in nuclear fusion, as the Wendelstein
7X stellarator in Germany has set a new record
for plasma duration. Researchers sustained fusion
reactions for an impressive 43 seconds, marking
the longest duration ever achieved in nuclear
fusion, surpassing previous records held by TOGAMAX.
Unlike nuclear fission, which produces toxic
waste, nuclear fusion only requires hydrogen
ions, promising clean, limitless energy. This
achievement demonstrates the potential of stellarators,
which can operate more flexibly and efficiently.
Professor Thomas Klinger from the Max Planck
Institute for Plasma Physics hailed this milestone
as a step toward viable fusion energy. In business
news… Consumer behavior is sending flashing red
signals as an increasing number of Americans
are skipping car payments. While headlines suggest
inflation is easing and job markets are strong,
the reality is troubling. According to LendingTree,
5 .1 % of Americans are delinquent on auto loans,
with 2 % at least 30 days late. Subprime auto
delinquencies have reached a 15 -year high. according
to Fitch. This trend indicates deeper structural
pressures as even prime borrowers are starting
to struggle. Investors should focus on these
behavioral signals as the true risks are often
hidden beneath the surface. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is unchanged at about $117 ,000. Ethereum
is down 1 % to just under $3 ,700. And XRP is
unchanged at $3 .48. 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. Astrophysicists. have made
a groundbreaking discovery revealing the largest
known merger of two black holes. This violent
collision created a single black hole approximately
225 times the mass of the Sun. The merger produced
a gravitational wave that rippled across the
universe, detected by the Laser Interferometer
Gravitational Wave Observatory in Washington
and Louisiana. The faint signal, lasting only
0 .2 seconds, was announced on July 13th in Glasgow.
Researchers are still unraveling the mystery
of this event and exploring how these black holes
may have formed. This finding opens exciting
new avenues for cosmic research. And in entertainment
news, Pedro Pascal is setting the record straight
regarding his role in Avengers Doomsday. In a
recent interview, director Matt Shachman discussed
casting Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic.
He mentioned the character's evolution from a
nerdy scientist to a father and leader. However,
rumors circulating online suggested Pascal would
lead the Avengers, which he clarified to Entertainment
Weekly is not the case. What Matt has said about
Reed and the comic has been taken out of context,
he explained. The upcoming Fantastic Four First
Steps opens in theaters this weekend, with Avengers
Doomsday set for release on December 18th, 2026.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American journalist and author Robert Quillen.
And he said, Progress always involves risk. You
can't steal second base and keep your foot on
first. And that's a wrap for this morning. You
can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok
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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.