Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, July 31st. You'll be interested
to know, 54 years ago today, in 1971, a hall
of 15 astronauts, David Scott and James Irwin,
became the first humans to drive a vehicle on
the lunar surface. Using the four -wheeled, battery
-powered, lunar roving vehicle, they extensively
explored the moon's Hadley -Apennine region,
significantly expanding humanity's capabilities
for lunar exploration and scientific research.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's partly sunny, and
it feels like 74 degrees with 6 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 8, and it
will rise again tomorrow at 532. It looks like
we're in for some cloudy skies today, with a
chance of rain showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon, high near 78, cooling down to around
70. Expect a gentle northeast breeze. Tonight.
We'll see more showers and patchy fog with a
low of 62 and light winds. For all you beach
runners out there, the first low tide Thursday
will be at 1045 with a high tide at 5. The nearshore
GUI at Cape Cod Bay reads 72 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect rain showers on Friday with mostly cloudy
skies. and a high near 69. Friday night brings
a chance of rain. Then Saturday and Sunday will
be sunny and warm, with highs near 78 and 85.
Nights will be mostly clear, with lows in the
60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
just north of Encinitas Boulevard. This cafe
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 Morning
sent you. In local news. Cannabis regulators
in Massachusetts are moving closer to allowing
public marijuana consumption. The Cannabis Control
Commission approved draft regulations that could
permit legal marijuana use at events and in social
settings. This framework introduces three types
of licenses. A supplemental license for existing
establishments. A hospitality license for non
-cannabis businesses. and an event organizer
license for temporary consumption at events.
Acting Chair Bruce Stebbins called it a monumental
day for the cannabis industry, emphasizing public
safety and equity. Public comments will be accepted
soon, with final regulations expected this fall.
Now on to sports. Lionel Messi led Inter -Miami
to a thrilling 2 -1 victory against Atlas in
their League's Cup opener on Wednesday night.
New signing Rodrigo de Paul made his debut despite
not having a proper training session with the
club. After a slow first half, Miami finally
broke through in the second half with Messi assisting
Marcelo Weigand deep into added time. Atlas equalized
in the 80th minute. but Miami secured the win.
With only four of the 18 major league soccer
teams advancing in the tournament, Miami's talented
roster, especially with DePaul's versatility,
is poised for success. In local sports, yesterday
afternoon in Minnesota, the Red Sox crushed the
Twins 13 -1. Jaron Duran was on fire with four
RBS, and Story added a two -run shot. Bray and
Bayo shined, earning the win with six strikeouts
over seven innings. The Sox racked up 16 hits
at target field. With this victory, Boston boasts
59 wins and 41 losses, securing a series win
against the Twins. Tomorrow, the Red Sox gear
up against the Astros at Fenway for Game 1 of
a three -game series. boasting an impressive
2 .64 earned run average, faces an undecided
Sox pitcher. First pitch is at 710 under clear
skies with temperatures around 64 degrees. In
top news, forget about 10 ,000 steps a day. New
research suggests that walking just 7 ,000 steps
can still provide significant health benefits.
This study, published in Lancet Public Health,
analyzed data from 160 ,000 adults and found
that 7 ,000 steps lowered the risk of developing
numerous chronic conditions and even reduced
mortality rates. Researchers noted a 38 % lower
risk of dementia and a 25 % reduction in cardiovascular
disease. Public health researcher Melody Ding
emphasize that this new target offers a more
achievable goal. So lace up those walking shoes
and get moving. In business news, Robinhood has
reported impressive second quarter earnings,
posting $160 million in revenue from crypto trading
and $989 million overall, exceeding expectations.
The company's earnings per share came in at $0,
surpassing analysts' projections. Year -to -date,
Robinhood's stock has soared 177%, largely due
to strategic acquisitions and its growing crypto
presence. CEO Vlad Tenev stated, We delivered
strong business results, highlighting the successful
launch of tokenization. The firm recently acquired
Bitstamp for $200 million and WonderFi for $179
million, expanding its North American and European
footprint. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged
at about $118 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to about
$3 ,900. And XRP is unchanged. at $3 .14. 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. Blue whales,
the ocean's largest singers, are going eerily
silent. signaling a troubling trend. A six -year
study off the coast of California reveals how
marine heat waves and noise pollution have impacted
these majestic creatures. Researchers using an
underwater microphone known as a hydrophone found
that blue whale vocalizations dropped by nearly
40 % due to declining krill populations, which
are crucial for their diet. The silence, observed
in other regions like the waters between New
Zealand and Australia, underscores the urgent
need to listen to and protect our oceans, as
these changes may indicate deeper ecological
shifts. And in entertainment news, Christopher
Nolan is back in the spotlight as anticipation
builds for his upcoming film, The Odyssey. featuring
Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya. Despite
its release date set for July 17th, 2026, tickets
for early screenings sold out rapidly, with reports
indicating that 95 % of seats at 26 IMAX cinemas
worldwide were claimed within an hour. Phil Clapp,
Chief Executive of the UK Cinema Association.
noted the unusual demand, highlighting Nolan's
ability to create excitement. With a star -studded
cast and a rich storyline, expectations for this
adaptation are soaring as cinema chains hope
for a successful recovery in admissions. Well,
all righty, folks, it's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and philosopher John Dewey. And
he said, Every great advance in science has issued
from a new audacity of imagination. 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.