Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, July 23rd. You'll be interested
to know, 63 years ago today, in 1962, the world
witnessed a groundbreaking advancement in global
communication. The Telstar 1 communications satellite
relayed the first live transatlantic television
signal. featuring the esteemed broadcaster Walter
Cronkite. This historic event marked the dawn
of a new era, connecting continents and bringing
people closer together through the marvels of
technology. So now you know. And now it's time
for the weather report. This morning, it's mostly
sunny and it feels like 66 degrees with four
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 some beautiful
sunshine today with a high near 85 and a gentle
southwest breeze. Tonight, expect partly cloudy
skies with a low of 68 and light winds. For all
you beach runners out there, the first high tide
Wednesday will be at 10 .45 with a low tide at
4 .30. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
66 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies
on Thursday with a high near 92 in southwest
winds. Friday brings a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms with a high near 96. Saturday
and Sunday will be partly sunny, with a chance
of rain showers and highs near 83. Nights will
be mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 60s
to mid -70s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news. In a
recent statement, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. challenged
mayoral candidate Josh Kraft to disclose his
financial records, citing the importance of transparency
for public representatives. Wu emphasized, when
you represent the people, the people deserve
to know, noting her own transparency, including
her recent tax filings showing more than $184
,000 in federal gross income for 2024. In response,
Kraft's campaign indicated that his tax return
for 2024 is under extension. Promising information
will be available when finalized. Meanwhile,
Kraft acknowledged a poll showing him 30 points
behind Wu, stating, Now on to sports. The England
women's football team has secured a spot in the
Euro 2025 final, but not without a struggle.
In a dramatic semi -final against Italy, England
relied on blind luck, with Michelle Aikimang
and Chloe Kelly scoring late to clinch the victory.
Despite their win, the team's performance raised
concerns about their identity and strategy, as
they seemed disorganized and uninspired throughout
the match. As they prepare for the final against
either Germany or Spain, questions remain about
the future of this team and the potential of
emerging talents like A .G. Meng and Aggie Beaver
Jones. In local sports. Last night in Philadelphia,
the Red Sox fell to the Phillies 4 -1. Despite
a solo shot from Russ Snyder, the Sox struggled
at the plate. with Fitz taking the loss after
allowing three earned runs over three and one
-third innings. Philadelphia's Sanchez was dealing,
earning the win with eight strikeouts over seven
innings, while homers from Kepler and Schwarber
powered the Phillies' victory. The Sox now hold
44 wins and 49 losses, sitting fourth in the
division. Tonight, the Sox face the Phillies
for the final game of this three -game series.
Lucas Giolito takes the mound with a 3 .59 earned
run average against Jesus Luzardo, sporting a
4 .29. First pitch is at 7 .05 with a temperature
around 81 degrees. In top news, magnesium is
an essential mineral that plays a significant
role in various bodily functions, including muscle
soreness and blood pressure. However, studies
indicate its benefits for sleep and anxiety are
limited. While magnesium may help with mild anxiety,
evidence for its effectiveness in improving sleep
remains weak, with many studies being observational
rather than conclusive. For those considering
magnesium supplements, options like magnesium
glycinate are recommended due to better absorption.
It's crucial to consult a physician before starting
supplements, especially for individuals on other
medications or with existing health conditions.
In business news, OpenAI recently experienced
a talent shift with former employee Calvin French
-Owen offering a unique insight into the company's
culture. In his blog post, he described OpenAI
as having a bottom -up structure. where promotions
are based on merit, emphasizing idea generation
and execution. Despite past leadership controversies,
French Owen noted that OpenAI remains true to
its nonprofit roots. He also highlighted the
fast -paced environment, where communication
predominantly occurs on Slack, and long hours
are common, especially during product launches.
French Owen, who may return to OpenAI. Stated,
it's hard to imagine building anything as impactful
as AGI. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 2 %
to about $120 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to just
over $3 ,700. And XRP is up 1 % to $3 .51. 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. Archaeologists
have made an incredible discovery at Petra's
Kasna, one of the new seven wonders of the world.
As featured on Discovery Channel's Expedition
Unknown. A tomb was uncovered, containing 12
skeletons over 2 ,000 years old. This site, famously
showcased in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,
yielded artifacts including a ceramic chalice,
reminiscent of the Holy Grail. Archaeologist
Pierce Paul Kreisman and his team utilized ground
-penetrating radar to locate the tomb, which
is a rare find in an area previously thought
to be empty. The discovery holds promise for
revealing more about the Nabataeans and their
history. And in entertainment news, a groundbreaking
technology called The Volume is transforming
superhero filmmaking and sparking debate online.
This innovative system, developed by Industrial
Light and Magic, replaces traditional green screens
with massive cylindrical sets of LED panels.
The volume creates immersive digital environments
in real time, enhancing scenes like Superman's
flight in the most recent film. Some praise the
technology, describing it as pretty awesome and
a creative way to capture backgrounds, while
others, including fans of director Zack Snyder,
feel it diminishes cinematic magic. Regardless,
many agree that the visuals in Superman look
impressively sharp and crisp. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American inventor
and futurist, R. Buckminster Fuller. And he said,
We are called to be architects of the future,
not its victims. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.