WEBVTT 00:00:01.539 --> 00:00:04.240 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.400 --> 00:00:08.820 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.119 --> 00:00:14.039 and it's Thursday, July 31st. You'll be interested 00:00:14.039 --> 00:00:19.480 to know, 54 years ago today, in 1971, a hall 00:00:19.480 --> 00:00:22.399 of 15 astronauts, David Scott and James Irwin, 00:00:22.519 --> 00:00:25.460 became the first humans to drive a vehicle on 00:00:25.460 --> 00:00:29.300 the lunar surface. Using the four -wheeled, battery 00:00:29.300 --> 00:00:32.560 -powered, lunar roving vehicle, they extensively 00:00:32.560 --> 00:00:35.280 explored the moon's Hadley -Apennine region, 00:00:35.520 --> 00:00:38.539 significantly expanding humanity's capabilities 00:00:38.539 --> 00:00:42.179 for lunar exploration and scientific research. 00:00:42.840 --> 00:00:48.039 So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:48.039 --> 00:00:53.859 report. This morning, it's partly sunny, and 00:00:53.859 --> 00:00:57.500 it feels like 74 degrees with 6 mile per hour 00:00:57.500 --> 00:01:01.340 wind. The sunset will take place at 8, and it 00:01:01.340 --> 00:01:05.540 will rise again tomorrow at 532. It looks like 00:01:05.540 --> 00:01:08.239 we're in for some cloudy skies today, with a 00:01:08.239 --> 00:01:10.819 chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the 00:01:10.819 --> 00:01:14.239 afternoon, high near 78, cooling down to around 00:01:14.239 --> 00:01:19.459 70. Expect a gentle northeast breeze. Tonight. 00:01:20.329 --> 00:01:23.849 We'll see more showers and patchy fog with a 00:01:23.849 --> 00:01:28.150 low of 62 and light winds. For all you beach 00:01:28.150 --> 00:01:30.769 runners out there, the first low tide Thursday 00:01:30.769 --> 00:01:36.349 will be at 1045 with a high tide at 5. The nearshore 00:01:36.349 --> 00:01:40.689 GUI at Cape Cod Bay reads 72 degrees for the 00:01:40.689 --> 00:01:44.769 water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. 00:01:45.730 --> 00:01:49.290 Expect rain showers on Friday with mostly cloudy 00:01:49.290 --> 00:01:53.739 skies. and a high near 69. Friday night brings 00:01:53.739 --> 00:01:56.819 a chance of rain. Then Saturday and Sunday will 00:01:56.819 --> 00:02:00.319 be sunny and warm, with highs near 78 and 85. 00:02:01.340 --> 00:02:04.219 Nights will be mostly clear, with lows in the 00:02:04.219 --> 00:02:08.479 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast 00:02:08.479 --> 00:02:11.699 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:02:11.699 --> 00:02:15.659 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:15.879 --> 00:02:19.159 just north of Encinitas Boulevard. This cafe 00:02:19.159 --> 00:02:23.400 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:23.400 --> 00:02:26.800 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:26.800 --> 00:02:30.659 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:30.659 --> 00:02:33.039 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:33.340 --> 00:02:37.719 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:37.719 --> 00:02:41.020 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny Morning 00:02:41.020 --> 00:02:46.580 sent you. In local news. Cannabis regulators 00:02:46.580 --> 00:02:50.060 in Massachusetts are moving closer to allowing 00:02:50.060 --> 00:02:54.340 public marijuana consumption. The Cannabis Control 00:02:54.340 --> 00:02:57.080 Commission approved draft regulations that could 00:02:57.080 --> 00:03:00.740 permit legal marijuana use at events and in social 00:03:00.740 --> 00:03:04.580 settings. This framework introduces three types 00:03:04.580 --> 00:03:07.939 of licenses. A supplemental license for existing 00:03:07.939 --> 00:03:11.300 establishments. A hospitality license for non 00:03:11.300 --> 00:03:14.219 -cannabis businesses. and an event organizer 00:03:14.219 --> 00:03:17.199 license for temporary consumption at events. 00:03:18.060 --> 00:03:21.580 Acting Chair Bruce Stebbins called it a monumental 00:03:21.580 --> 00:03:25.120 day for the cannabis industry, emphasizing public 00:03:25.120 --> 00:03:28.879 safety and equity. Public comments will be accepted 00:03:28.879 --> 00:03:32.360 soon, with final regulations expected this fall. 00:03:37.099 --> 00:03:42.219 Now on to sports. Lionel Messi led Inter -Miami 00:03:42.219 --> 00:03:46.000 to a thrilling 2 -1 victory against Atlas in 00:03:46.000 --> 00:03:48.139 their League's Cup opener on Wednesday night. 00:03:48.939 --> 00:03:52.780 New signing Rodrigo de Paul made his debut despite 00:03:52.780 --> 00:03:55.159 not having a proper training session with the 00:03:55.159 --> 00:03:59.020 club. After a slow first half, Miami finally 00:03:59.020 --> 00:04:01.879 broke through in the second half with Messi assisting 00:04:01.879 --> 00:04:06.800 Marcelo Weigand deep into added time. Atlas equalized 00:04:06.800 --> 00:04:09.689 in the 80th minute. but Miami secured the win. 00:04:10.389 --> 00:04:13.189 With only four of the 18 major league soccer 00:04:13.189 --> 00:04:16.189 teams advancing in the tournament, Miami's talented 00:04:16.189 --> 00:04:19.170 roster, especially with DePaul's versatility, 00:04:19.470 --> 00:04:25.129 is poised for success. In local sports, yesterday 00:04:25.129 --> 00:04:28.350 afternoon in Minnesota, the Red Sox crushed the 00:04:28.350 --> 00:04:33.189 Twins 13 -1. Jaron Duran was on fire with four 00:04:33.189 --> 00:04:38.589 RBS, and Story added a two -run shot. Bray and 00:04:38.589 --> 00:04:41.649 Bayo shined, earning the win with six strikeouts 00:04:41.649 --> 00:04:46.170 over seven innings. The Sox racked up 16 hits 00:04:46.170 --> 00:04:50.230 at target field. With this victory, Boston boasts 00:04:50.230 --> 00:04:54.389 59 wins and 41 losses, securing a series win 00:04:54.389 --> 00:04:58.310 against the Twins. Tomorrow, the Red Sox gear 00:04:58.310 --> 00:05:01.529 up against the Astros at Fenway for Game 1 of 00:05:01.529 --> 00:05:05.980 a three -game series. boasting an impressive 00:05:05.980 --> 00:05:10.279 2 .64 earned run average, faces an undecided 00:05:10.279 --> 00:05:14.720 Sox pitcher. First pitch is at 710 under clear 00:05:14.720 --> 00:05:20.220 skies with temperatures around 64 degrees. In 00:05:20.220 --> 00:05:24.980 top news, forget about 10 ,000 steps a day. New 00:05:24.980 --> 00:05:28.079 research suggests that walking just 7 ,000 steps 00:05:28.079 --> 00:05:30.980 can still provide significant health benefits. 00:05:32.009 --> 00:05:34.870 This study, published in Lancet Public Health, 00:05:35.050 --> 00:05:39.529 analyzed data from 160 ,000 adults and found 00:05:39.529 --> 00:05:42.550 that 7 ,000 steps lowered the risk of developing 00:05:42.550 --> 00:05:45.610 numerous chronic conditions and even reduced 00:05:45.610 --> 00:05:50.550 mortality rates. Researchers noted a 38 % lower 00:05:50.550 --> 00:05:54.509 risk of dementia and a 25 % reduction in cardiovascular 00:05:54.509 --> 00:05:58.410 disease. Public health researcher Melody Ding 00:05:58.810 --> 00:06:01.410 emphasize that this new target offers a more 00:06:01.410 --> 00:06:05.230 achievable goal. So lace up those walking shoes 00:06:05.230 --> 00:06:11.750 and get moving. In business news, Robinhood has 00:06:11.750 --> 00:06:14.250 reported impressive second quarter earnings, 00:06:14.490 --> 00:06:19.129 posting $160 million in revenue from crypto trading 00:06:19.129 --> 00:06:24.209 and $989 million overall, exceeding expectations. 00:06:25.579 --> 00:06:28.639 The company's earnings per share came in at $0, 00:06:29.079 --> 00:06:32.899 surpassing analysts' projections. Year -to -date, 00:06:33.000 --> 00:06:38.259 Robinhood's stock has soared 177%, largely due 00:06:38.259 --> 00:06:41.220 to strategic acquisitions and its growing crypto 00:06:41.220 --> 00:06:45.920 presence. CEO Vlad Tenev stated, We delivered 00:06:45.920 --> 00:06:49.339 strong business results, highlighting the successful 00:06:49.339 --> 00:06:53.189 launch of tokenization. The firm recently acquired 00:06:53.189 --> 00:06:58.610 Bitstamp for $200 million and WonderFi for $179 00:06:58.610 --> 00:07:02.689 million, expanding its North American and European 00:07:02.689 --> 00:07:07.870 footprint. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged 00:07:07.870 --> 00:07:15.209 at about $118 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to about 00:07:15.209 --> 00:07:24.040 $3 ,900. And XRP is unchanged. at $3 .14. Moving 00:07:24.040 --> 00:07:28.279 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:28.279 --> 00:07:31.220 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:31.220 --> 00:07:34.120 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:07:34.120 --> 00:07:38.480 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates, 00:07:38.560 --> 00:07:41.939 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:41.939 --> 00:07:45.399 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:45.399 --> 00:07:48.740 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:48.740 --> 00:07:52.199 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:52.199 --> 00:07:56.319 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:07:56.319 --> 00:08:00.480 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:00.699 --> 00:08:04.620 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:04.620 --> 00:08:09.060 to tell them sunny morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:09.120 --> 00:08:14.220 back to the show. Let's talk science. Blue whales, 00:08:14.459 --> 00:08:17.579 the ocean's largest singers, are going eerily 00:08:17.579 --> 00:08:21.829 silent. signaling a troubling trend. A six -year 00:08:21.829 --> 00:08:24.629 study off the coast of California reveals how 00:08:24.629 --> 00:08:28.050 marine heat waves and noise pollution have impacted 00:08:28.050 --> 00:08:32.049 these majestic creatures. Researchers using an 00:08:32.049 --> 00:08:35.450 underwater microphone known as a hydrophone found 00:08:35.450 --> 00:08:37.990 that blue whale vocalizations dropped by nearly 00:08:37.990 --> 00:08:42.090 40 % due to declining krill populations, which 00:08:42.090 --> 00:08:45.610 are crucial for their diet. The silence, observed 00:08:45.610 --> 00:08:48.129 in other regions like the waters between New 00:08:48.129 --> 00:08:51.450 Zealand and Australia, underscores the urgent 00:08:51.450 --> 00:08:54.549 need to listen to and protect our oceans, as 00:08:54.549 --> 00:08:57.330 these changes may indicate deeper ecological 00:08:57.330 --> 00:09:04.409 shifts. And in entertainment news, Christopher 00:09:04.409 --> 00:09:07.110 Nolan is back in the spotlight as anticipation 00:09:07.110 --> 00:09:11.120 builds for his upcoming film, The Odyssey. featuring 00:09:11.120 --> 00:09:15.299 Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya. Despite 00:09:15.299 --> 00:09:20.000 its release date set for July 17th, 2026, tickets 00:09:20.000 --> 00:09:23.360 for early screenings sold out rapidly, with reports 00:09:23.360 --> 00:09:28.340 indicating that 95 % of seats at 26 IMAX cinemas 00:09:28.340 --> 00:09:32.299 worldwide were claimed within an hour. Phil Clapp, 00:09:32.440 --> 00:09:35.139 Chief Executive of the UK Cinema Association. 00:09:35.980 --> 00:09:39.139 noted the unusual demand, highlighting Nolan's 00:09:39.139 --> 00:09:42.799 ability to create excitement. With a star -studded 00:09:42.799 --> 00:09:46.179 cast and a rich storyline, expectations for this 00:09:46.179 --> 00:09:49.340 adaptation are soaring as cinema chains hope 00:09:49.340 --> 00:09:53.779 for a successful recovery in admissions. Well, 00:09:53.879 --> 00:09:56.700 all righty, folks, it's time for the quote of 00:09:56.700 --> 00:10:00.399 the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:10:00.399 --> 00:10:04.700 American author and philosopher John Dewey. And 00:10:04.700 --> 00:10:08.809 he said, Every great advance in science has issued 00:10:08.809 --> 00:10:13.490 from a new audacity of imagination. And that's 00:10:13.490 --> 00:10:16.549 a wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:10:16.549 --> 00:10:20.669 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating 00:10:20.669 --> 00:10:23.769 aerial videos with local news and the weather 00:10:23.769 --> 00:10:27.450 reports. Have an amazing day, my good friends. 00:10:27.610 --> 00:10:30.330 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of 00:10:30.330 --> 00:10:31.769 Sunny Mornings in Boston.