WEBVTT 00:00:01.580 --> 00:00:04.240 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.379 --> 00:00:08.820 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.099 --> 00:00:13.660 and it's Monday, July 28th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.660 --> 00:00:19.460 to know, 157 years ago today, in 1868, the United 00:00:19.460 --> 00:00:22.660 States ratified the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. 00:00:23.949 --> 00:00:26.730 This landmark amendment granted citizenship and 00:00:26.730 --> 00:00:29.829 equal civil and legal rights to African Americans 00:00:29.829 --> 00:00:32.990 and emancipated slaves, marking a significant 00:00:32.990 --> 00:00:36.049 step toward equality and justice in the nation. 00:00:36.789 --> 00:00:41.850 So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:41.850 --> 00:00:47.789 report. This morning, there's patchy fog, and 00:00:47.789 --> 00:00:51.649 it feels like 74 degrees with 6 mile per hour 00:00:51.649 --> 00:00:55.539 wind. The sunset will take place at 8 .12 and 00:00:55.539 --> 00:00:59.840 it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .19. It looks 00:00:59.840 --> 00:01:02.119 like we're in for some patchy fog this morning, 00:01:02.280 --> 00:01:05.840 clearing up to mostly sunny skies at a high near 00:01:05.840 --> 00:01:11.159 90 with a gentle northeast breeze. Tonight, expect 00:01:11.159 --> 00:01:14.219 mostly clear conditions with a low around 70 00:01:14.219 --> 00:01:17.859 and light winds. For all you beach runners out 00:01:17.859 --> 00:01:21.340 there, The first low tide Monday will be at 830 00:01:21.340 --> 00:01:26.000 with a high tide at 245. The near -shore buoy 00:01:26.000 --> 00:01:30.359 at Cape Cod Bay reads 66 degrees for the water 00:01:30.359 --> 00:01:35.739 temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect 00:01:35.739 --> 00:01:39.180 mostly sunny skies on Tuesday with a high near 00:01:39.180 --> 00:01:44.280 96 and a heat index around 97. Tuesday night 00:01:44.280 --> 00:01:49.349 will be mostly clear with lows around 73. Wednesday 00:01:49.349 --> 00:01:52.069 brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms 00:01:52.069 --> 00:01:55.370 in the afternoon, with mostly sunny skies at 00:01:55.370 --> 00:01:59.109 a high near 94. Wednesday night has a chance 00:01:59.109 --> 00:02:02.409 of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy 00:02:02.409 --> 00:02:06.689 skies and lows around 71. Thursday starts with 00:02:06.689 --> 00:02:09.129 a chance of showers and thunderstorms, becoming 00:02:09.129 --> 00:02:13.229 mostly cloudy with a high near 80. Thursday night 00:02:13.229 --> 00:02:16.289 continues with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, 00:02:16.289 --> 00:02:20.969 lows around 62. On Friday, expect a chance of 00:02:20.969 --> 00:02:25.030 rain before 1 p .m. with mostly sunny skies at 00:02:25.030 --> 00:02:30.129 a high near 75. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 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In local news, defense 00:03:08.039 --> 00:03:10.439 attorneys are urging for the release of the so 00:03:10.439 --> 00:03:13.419 -called proctor files. which were seized from 00:03:13.419 --> 00:03:15.979 former Massachusetts State Police investigator 00:03:15.979 --> 00:03:20.300 Michael Proctor. These files contain emails and 00:03:20.300 --> 00:03:22.800 text messages obtained by the Federal Bureau 00:03:22.800 --> 00:03:25.479 of Investigation from Proctor's iCloud account 00:03:25.479 --> 00:03:29.500 during the Karen Reed investigation. Proctor, 00:03:29.599 --> 00:03:32.520 who faced misconduct allegations, was dismissed 00:03:32.520 --> 00:03:36.460 from the police force. A federal judge has extended 00:03:36.460 --> 00:03:39.419 the deadline to destroy the files, allowing defense 00:03:39.419 --> 00:03:42.810 teams. including that of Miles King, to seek 00:03:42.810 --> 00:03:46.729 critical evidence. Legal analyst Michael Coyne 00:03:46.729 --> 00:03:49.849 emphasized that failure to disclose exculpatory 00:03:49.849 --> 00:03:54.150 information could lead to case dismissals. A 00:03:54.150 --> 00:04:02.110 follow -up hearing is set for August 5th. Now 00:04:02.110 --> 00:04:07.159 on to sports. Rafael Devers' debut at first base 00:04:07.159 --> 00:04:10.560 did not go smoothly for the San Francisco Giants, 00:04:10.639 --> 00:04:13.300 who suffered a close 2 -1 loss against the New 00:04:13.300 --> 00:04:16.920 York Mets. Now just three games above the 500 00:04:16.920 --> 00:04:19.699 mark, the Giants are struggling in the National 00:04:19.699 --> 00:04:22.819 League wildcard race, and the much -anticipated 00:04:22.819 --> 00:04:26.220 Devers' trade has yet to elevate the team's performance. 00:04:27.079 --> 00:04:30.060 While Devers has the potential to improve, his 00:04:30.060 --> 00:04:32.879 initial performance raised concerns among fans. 00:04:33.800 --> 00:04:36.600 Despite some bright moments, such as an impressive 00:04:36.600 --> 00:04:39.100 play in the fourth inning, the Giants may need 00:04:39.100 --> 00:04:42.139 to reconsider his defensive role and possibly 00:04:42.139 --> 00:04:46.680 return him to the DH position. In local sports, 00:04:46.980 --> 00:04:51.079 yesterday afternoon at Fenway Park, the Sox edged 00:04:51.079 --> 00:04:55.980 out the Dodgers 4 -3. Bregman blasted a two -run 00:04:55.980 --> 00:04:59.779 homer in the fifth, sealing the win. May took 00:04:59.779 --> 00:05:02.379 the loss for the Dodgers. while Bernard claimed 00:05:02.379 --> 00:05:06.399 the win for Boston. In a tight contest, Hicks 00:05:06.399 --> 00:05:11.259 notched the save. Story's sacrifice fly and Conforto's 00:05:11.259 --> 00:05:15.079 long shot kept the pressure on. With this victory, 00:05:15.259 --> 00:05:19.259 the Sox improve to 57 -50 as they hold off the 00:05:19.259 --> 00:05:22.699 Dodgers' late push. Tonight, the Sox take on 00:05:22.699 --> 00:05:26.680 the Twins in Minneapolis. Richard Fitz, holding 00:05:26.680 --> 00:05:30.620 a 4 .86 earned run average. faces Simeon Woods 00:05:30.620 --> 00:05:35.360 Richardson, sporting a 4 .14. First pitch is 00:05:35.360 --> 00:05:39.540 at 7 .40 under sunny skies with a warm 89 degrees 00:05:39.540 --> 00:05:45.860 forecast. In top news, in Las Vegas, workers 00:05:45.860 --> 00:05:48.579 are facing a significant challenge as tourism 00:05:48.579 --> 00:05:51.759 declines this year, impacting their tip income 00:05:51.759 --> 00:05:56.459 dramatically. Visits have decreased by 6 .5 % 00:05:56.459 --> 00:06:00.250 compared to last year. and workers such as bartenders, 00:06:00.470 --> 00:06:03.649 showgirls, and dealers report tips have shrunk 00:06:03.649 --> 00:06:07.509 by more than half. Although Congress recently 00:06:07.509 --> 00:06:11.290 exempted up to $25 ,000 in tips from personal 00:06:11.290 --> 00:06:14.930 income taxes, many feel it does not offset the 00:06:14.930 --> 00:06:18.750 drop in earnings. Rising living costs further 00:06:18.750 --> 00:06:21.970 complicate matters as workers rely heavily on 00:06:21.970 --> 00:06:25.610 tips to make ends meet. As one tattoo artist 00:06:25.610 --> 00:06:30.769 said, we're all starting to freak out. In business 00:06:30.769 --> 00:06:34.610 news, Warren Buffett is sending a blunt message 00:06:34.610 --> 00:06:37.970 regarding Social Security, urging lawmakers to 00:06:37.970 --> 00:06:42.250 prevent benefit cuts. Social Security is a vital 00:06:42.250 --> 00:06:45.490 income source for many retired Americans, with 00:06:45.490 --> 00:06:50.050 nearly 40 % of men and 44 % of women aged 65 00:06:50.050 --> 00:06:53.089 and older relying on it for half or more of their 00:06:53.089 --> 00:06:56.769 income. The average retiree receives about $2 00:06:56.769 --> 00:07:00.430 ,000 in monthly benefits, which is insufficient 00:07:00.430 --> 00:07:04.290 amidst rising inflation. Buffett warns that without 00:07:04.290 --> 00:07:07.430 changes, the program's trust fund could run out 00:07:07.430 --> 00:07:12.769 by 2033, risking a staggering 23 % cut in benefits. 00:07:13.730 --> 00:07:16.910 Lawmakers must act quickly to avert a senior 00:07:16.910 --> 00:07:22.360 poverty crisis. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is 00:07:22.360 --> 00:07:28.720 up 3 % over the weekend to about $119 ,000. Ethereum 00:07:28.720 --> 00:07:34.779 is up 7 % to just under $3 ,900. And XRP is up 00:07:34.779 --> 00:07:41.680 6 % to $3 .26. Moving on to a more local vibe. 00:07:42.240 --> 00:07:45.300 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:07:45.579 --> 00:07:48.339 we are working with a national Pilates studio. 00:07:48.860 --> 00:07:51.620 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:07:52.360 --> 00:07:55.519 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:07:55.519 --> 00:07:58.980 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:58.980 --> 00:08:02.360 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:08:02.360 --> 00:08:06.500 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:06.500 --> 00:08:10.519 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:10.519 --> 00:08:14.160 check out Club Pilates for a free class with 00:08:14.160 --> 00:08:17.829 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:08:17.949 --> 00:08:21.709 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them sunny 00:08:21.709 --> 00:08:25.889 morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:08:26.910 --> 00:08:30.589 Let's talk science. Recent research reveals that 00:08:30.589 --> 00:08:33.230 groundwater pumping has caused Earth to tilt 00:08:33.230 --> 00:08:38.090 31 .5 inches over the past two decades, impacting 00:08:38.090 --> 00:08:41.190 its rotation and contributing to sea level rise. 00:08:41.950 --> 00:08:45.029 The study published in the journal Geophysical 00:08:45.029 --> 00:08:47.820 Research Letters. highlights that this tilt is 00:08:47.820 --> 00:08:51.399 linked to 2 ,100 gigatons of groundwater being 00:08:51.399 --> 00:08:55.039 redistributed, primarily for irrigation and human 00:08:55.039 --> 00:09:00.299 use. Kang Wiyonseo, a geophysicist involved in 00:09:00.299 --> 00:09:03.320 the study, emphasizes the significant role of 00:09:03.320 --> 00:09:07.440 groundwater in climate -related changes. Understanding 00:09:07.440 --> 00:09:10.580 these shifts could aid conservationists in addressing 00:09:10.580 --> 00:09:13.980 climate challenges and mitigating sea level rise. 00:09:17.230 --> 00:09:21.090 and in entertainment news. The Fantastic Four 00:09:21.090 --> 00:09:23.889 First Steps has taken the top spot at the box 00:09:23.889 --> 00:09:28.769 office, earning an impressive $118 million in 00:09:28.769 --> 00:09:34.889 the US and Canada and $218 million globally during 00:09:34.889 --> 00:09:38.389 its opening weekend. This marks a triumphant 00:09:38.389 --> 00:09:41.450 return for the franchise under Walt Disney Company's 00:09:41.450 --> 00:09:45.909 ownership. Starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, 00:09:46.429 --> 00:09:50.110 Ibn Mas Bakrach, and Joseph Quinn, the film received 00:09:50.110 --> 00:09:54.289 an 88 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling 00:09:54.289 --> 00:09:58.429 a quality comeback. In contrast, DC Studios' 00:09:58.789 --> 00:10:03.269 Superman landed in second place with $24 .9 million 00:10:03.269 --> 00:10:08.370 domestically and a total of $503 million worldwide. 00:10:09.610 --> 00:10:13.090 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote 00:10:13.090 --> 00:10:16.889 of the day. And today... Our quote comes from 00:10:16.889 --> 00:10:19.950 the American author and philosopher William James 00:10:19.950 --> 00:10:24.929 Durant. And he said, The future never just happened. 00:10:25.049 --> 00:10:28.490 It was created, emphasizing the power of resilience 00:10:28.490 --> 00:10:33.590 and proactive efforts in shaping outcomes. And 00:10:33.590 --> 00:10:36.710 that's a wrap for this morning. 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