Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, July 28th. You'll be interested
to know, 157 years ago today, in 1868, the United
States ratified the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
This landmark amendment granted citizenship and
equal civil and legal rights to African Americans
and emancipated slaves, marking a significant
step toward equality and justice in the nation.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, there's patchy fog, and
it feels like 74 degrees with 6 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 patchy fog this morning,
clearing up to mostly sunny skies at a high near
90 with a gentle northeast breeze. Tonight, expect
mostly clear conditions with a low around 70
and light winds. For all you beach runners out
there, The first low tide Monday will be at 830
with a high tide at 245. 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 Tuesday with a high near
96 and a heat index around 97. Tuesday night
will be mostly clear with lows around 73. Wednesday
brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon, with mostly sunny skies at
a high near 94. Wednesday night has a chance
of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy
skies and lows around 71. Thursday starts with
a chance of showers and thunderstorms, becoming
mostly cloudy with a high near 80. Thursday night
continues with a chance of showers and thunderstorms,
lows around 62. On Friday, expect a chance of
rain before 1 p .m. with mostly sunny skies at
a high near 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,
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in their amazing Eggs Benedict. or their gluten
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or just breeze on through to get your morning
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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you. In local news, defense
attorneys are urging for the release of the so
-called proctor files. which were seized from
former Massachusetts State Police investigator
Michael Proctor. These files contain emails and
text messages obtained by the Federal Bureau
of Investigation from Proctor's iCloud account
during the Karen Reed investigation. Proctor,
who faced misconduct allegations, was dismissed
from the police force. A federal judge has extended
the deadline to destroy the files, allowing defense
teams. including that of Miles King, to seek
critical evidence. Legal analyst Michael Coyne
emphasized that failure to disclose exculpatory
information could lead to case dismissals. A
follow -up hearing is set for August 5th. Now
on to sports. Rafael Devers' debut at first base
did not go smoothly for the San Francisco Giants,
who suffered a close 2 -1 loss against the New
York Mets. Now just three games above the 500
mark, the Giants are struggling in the National
League wildcard race, and the much -anticipated
Devers' trade has yet to elevate the team's performance.
While Devers has the potential to improve, his
initial performance raised concerns among fans.
Despite some bright moments, such as an impressive
play in the fourth inning, the Giants may need
to reconsider his defensive role and possibly
return him to the DH position. In local sports,
yesterday afternoon at Fenway Park, the Sox edged
out the Dodgers 4 -3. Bregman blasted a two -run
homer in the fifth, sealing the win. May took
the loss for the Dodgers. while Bernard claimed
the win for Boston. In a tight contest, Hicks
notched the save. Story's sacrifice fly and Conforto's
long shot kept the pressure on. With this victory,
the Sox improve to 57 -50 as they hold off the
Dodgers' late push. Tonight, the Sox take on
the Twins in Minneapolis. Richard Fitz, holding
a 4 .86 earned run average. faces Simeon Woods
Richardson, sporting a 4 .14. First pitch is
at 7 .40 under sunny skies with a warm 89 degrees
forecast. In top news, in Las Vegas, workers
are facing a significant challenge as tourism
declines this year, impacting their tip income
dramatically. Visits have decreased by 6 .5 %
compared to last year. and workers such as bartenders,
showgirls, and dealers report tips have shrunk
by more than half. Although Congress recently
exempted up to $25 ,000 in tips from personal
income taxes, many feel it does not offset the
drop in earnings. Rising living costs further
complicate matters as workers rely heavily on
tips to make ends meet. As one tattoo artist
said, we're all starting to freak out. In business
news, Warren Buffett is sending a blunt message
regarding Social Security, urging lawmakers to
prevent benefit cuts. Social Security is a vital
income source for many retired Americans, with
nearly 40 % of men and 44 % of women aged 65
and older relying on it for half or more of their
income. The average retiree receives about $2
,000 in monthly benefits, which is insufficient
amidst rising inflation. Buffett warns that without
changes, the program's trust fund could run out
by 2033, risking a staggering 23 % cut in benefits.
Lawmakers must act quickly to avert a senior
poverty crisis. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 3 % over the weekend to about $119 ,000. Ethereum
is up 7 % to just under $3 ,900. And XRP is up
6 % to $3 .26. 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. Recent research reveals that
groundwater pumping has caused Earth to tilt
31 .5 inches over the past two decades, impacting
its rotation and contributing to sea level rise.
The study published in the journal Geophysical
Research Letters. highlights that this tilt is
linked to 2 ,100 gigatons of groundwater being
redistributed, primarily for irrigation and human
use. Kang Wiyonseo, a geophysicist involved in
the study, emphasizes the significant role of
groundwater in climate -related changes. Understanding
these shifts could aid conservationists in addressing
climate challenges and mitigating sea level rise.
and in entertainment news. The Fantastic Four
First Steps has taken the top spot at the box
office, earning an impressive $118 million in
the US and Canada and $218 million globally during
its opening weekend. This marks a triumphant
return for the franchise under Walt Disney Company's
ownership. Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby,
Ibn Mas Bakrach, and Joseph Quinn, the film received
an 88 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling
a quality comeback. In contrast, DC Studios'
Superman landed in second place with $24 .9 million
domestically and a total of $503 million worldwide.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today... Our quote comes from
the American author and philosopher William James
Durant. And he said, The future never just happened.
It was created, emphasizing the power of resilience
and proactive efforts in shaping outcomes. And
that's a wrap for this morning. You can check
out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some
captivating 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.