Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, July 25th. You'll be interested
to know, 47 years ago today, in 1978, Louise
Joy Brown, the world's first test tube baby,
was born in Oldham, England. This groundbreaking
birth, achieved through in vitro fertilization,
marked a monumental advancement in reproductive
medicine, offering hope to countless families
worldwide. So now you know. And now, it's time
for the weather report. This morning, it's sunny
and it feels like 74 degrees, with 13 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 isolated rain showers
this afternoon, followed by scattered thunderstorms
and a high near 95, dropping to around 87 later.
Expect a gentle west wind at 10. Tonight, we'll
see partly cloudy skies with a low of 70 and
a light northwest breeze. For all you beach runners
out there, The first low tide Friday will be
at 615 with a high tide at 1230. The near shore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 67 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect mostly cloudy skies on Sunday with a high
near 84 and a chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Monday brings mostly sunny weather warming up
to 88. Tuesday stays warm, reaching 93, with
a slight chance of afternoon storms. Nights will
be mild, with lows in the upper 60s to low 70s.
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, Martha's Vineyard Hospital, the island's
largest employer, has tackled the housing crisis
head -on. creating 48 brand -new modern housing
units with 76 bedrooms for employees and their
families. Hospital president Denise Kepesi recognized
that without enough housing, we weren't going
to have a hospital, prompting a strategic shift
to address recruitment challenges exacerbated
by the pandemic. The hospital acquired 26 acres
of land from the Norton family for $3 .6 million,
viewed as a generous gift. Utilizing modular
construction, the project faced community concerns
but ultimately gained approval. Shepisi emphasizes
that further developments are necessary to meet
ongoing staff needs. Now on to sports. New York
Jets quarterback Justin Fields was carted off
at training camp. after suffering a dislocated
toe on his right foot. The team stated that he
is currently day -to -day. Fields dropped to
the ground following an incomplete pass during
drills, and although he initially walked to the
medical tent with a limp, he was later driven
to the locker room. Head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed
the toe injury but did not know the severity
at the time. Veteran Tyrod Taylor serves as the
backup quarterback. with other options available,
including Adrian Martinez and Brady Cook, who
lack NFL experience. In local sports, tonight
at Fenway, the Sox face the Dodgers in Game 1
of a 3 -game series. Brian Baio, with a 3 .23
earned run average and 6 wins, will start against
Emmett Sheehan. The Sox, with 55 wins, look to
capitalize on home turf. Clear skies and 84 degrees
in the Back Bay set the scene for a thrilling
matchup. In top news, a new analysis projects
a 24 % cut to Social Security benefits by late
2032. Retirees could face significant reductions
in just seven years due to the Big Beautiful
Bill, as reported by the Committee for a Responsible
Federal Budget. This cut may double the poverty
rate among America's seniors, translating to
an $18 ,000 annual benefit reduction for a dual
-earning couple retiring in 2033. Additionally,
they might encounter reduced health care access
from an 11 % cut in Medicare hospital payments.
While many believe Congress would intervene,
past actions suggest they may wait until the
last minute. In business news, in a surprising
shift, Silicon Valley artificial intelligence
startups are embracing China's controversial
996 work schedule, which demands employees work
from 9 a .m. to 9 p .m., six days a week, totaling
72 hours. Many U .S. companies are asking prospective
employees if they are willing to commit to this
intense schedule. often citing the competitive
nature of the industry. Adrian Kinnersley, a
recruitment expert, notes that this expectation
is becoming increasingly common. While some founders
argue that the demanding hours are essential,
others caution against imposing them on all employees,
raising concerns about compliance with labor
laws. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down half
a percent for the week. to about $116 ,000. Ethereum
is down 3 % to just over $3 ,600. And XRP is
down 12 % to $3 .06. 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 tech. In a shocking tale of deception,
Christina Marie Chapman, American, became ensnared
in a North Korean scheme through an unsolicited
message on LinkedIn. Initially seeking a fresh
start, Chapman, a software engineer, unknowingly
became a laptop farmer, hosting computers used
by North Korean agents. to conduct remote IT
work for unsuspecting U .S. companies. This operation
reportedly generates an estimated 250 million
to 600 million dollars annually for the North
Korean regime. Now facing charges including wire
fraud and money laundering, Chapman reflects
on her entrapment, stating, I could never forgive
myself for being part of an organization that
hurt people. and in entertainment news. Change
your fall plans as the iconic Steve Miller Band
has abruptly canceled all dates of its American
tour, originally set to begin next month in upstate
New York. Among the 31 stops canceled, several
were in Florida, including performances in St.
Augustine and Estero. The band cited Force Mayor,
noting that the combination of extreme heat,
unpredictable flooding, Tornadoes, hurricanes,
and massive forest fires posed unacceptable risks
to audiences, the band, and the crew. The statement
concluded with a hopeful message, wishing everyone
peace, love, and happiness, while refunds will
be processed to original payment methods. Well,
all righty, folks, it's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and motivational speaker, Jim
Rohn. And he said, your life does not get better
by chance. It gets better by change. And that's
a wrap for this morning. You can check out our
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reports. Have an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of
Sunny Mornings in Boston.