Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, August 1st. You'll be interested
to know. 191 years ago today, in 1834, the British
Empire took a monumental step forward by enacting
the Slavery Abolition Act. which liberated over
800 ,000 enslaved individuals across its colonies.
This landmark legislation was the culmination
of tireless efforts by abolitionists, including
the dedicated William Wilberforce, and marked
a significant victory in the global fight for
human rights. The Act's implementation on August
1, 1834, set a powerful precedent inspiring other
nations to confront and abolish the inhumane
practice of slavery. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the weather report. This morning,
rain showers are likely, and it feels like 63
degrees with 12 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
morning rain showers before 11 a .m., then mostly
cloudy skies later with a high around 70. Expect
a gentle northeast breeze at about 10 to 14.
Tonight, we'll have partly cloudy skies with
a low near 59 in light winds. For all you beach
runners out there, the first low tide Friday
will be at 1130 with a high tide at 545. The
near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 68 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect sunny skies on Saturday with
a high near 77 and a light northeast wind. Sunday
and Monday will bring more sunny weather with
highs near 85 and 88. Nights will be mostly clear
with lows in the 60s. Tuesday stays mostly sunny,
with a high near 83, and a low around 64 at night.
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
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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, the waste collection strike by Republic
Services continues with no resolution in sight
as it enters its second month. Workers from the
Teamsters' Local 25 union are demanding improved
pay and benefits. Despite federal mediation and
appeals from elected officials, both sides remain
at an impasse. Communities served by Republic
are facing mounting trash and recycling, leading
Boston to impose fines on the company. Republic
claims the union is blocking trucks, while the
union insists these are bogus claims. Teamster's
local 25 president, Tom Mary, emphasized the
unity among workers and urged Republic to negotiate
in good faith. Now on to sports. What a wild
trade deadline it was. We often wonder if anything
significant will happen, and then we are shocked
by trades like Carlos Correa returning to the
Astros. and the San Diego Padres acquiring Mason
Miller and J .P. Sears. Once the dust settled,
we began speculating on the big winners. The
Seattle Mariners looked strong with Eugenio Suarez,
while the Philadelphia Phillies bolstered their
bullpen with Joan Duran. The Mets addressed key
needs by acquiring Cedric Mullins, and the Oakland
Athletics made a splash with Liu DeVries. This
year's deadline certainly kept us on our toes.
In local sports. Tonight, the Red Sox host the
Houston Astros for Game 1 of a three -game series
at Fenway Park. The Sox pitcher is to be determined,
while Hunter Brown, with a 9 -5 record and a
2 .54 earned run average, takes the mound for
the Astros. Expect clear skies and a mild 66
degrees for a first pitch at 710. In top news,
a new study from researchers at the University
of California, San Diego offers promising insights
into early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma,
the most common and aggressive form of pancreatic
cancer. This research identifies a link between
inflammation, cellular stress, and a protein
known as CysteAT3. This protein activates critical
genes, including integrin beta -3, which promotes
tumor formation. The study introduces a gene
signature called StressUp, which could help in
early screening and treatment strategies. The
hope is to develop therapies that prevent cancer
progression across various types. In business
news, Wall Street was stunned as MicroStrategy
stock reached an unprecedented high of $410 on
July 31st, closing at 401. This remarkable rally
marks a staggering increase of over 3 ,700 %
since its debut in 1998. The search follows the
company's extraordinary second quarter earnings
report. which revealed earnings of $32 per share,
exceeding expectations by an impressive 35 ,000%.
Additionally, revenues reached just over $114
million, exceeding last year's figures. Investors
are clearly rewarding the company's bold focus
on Bitcoin and digital assets. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 3 % for the week. to about $116
,000. Ethereum is down 5 % to just under $3 ,700.
And XRP is down 9 % to $2 .95. 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. Scientists
have traced the origins of the beloved potato
to a fascinating plant romance millions of years
ago. A recent study published in the journal
Cell reveals that 8 to 9 million years ago, a
crossbreeding event between an ancient tomato
relative and another plant led to the first potato.
This genetic combination resulted in the thick,
starchy tuber we enjoy today. With potatoes being
the world's third most important staple crop,
researchers aim to develop a new hybrid that
can grow from seeds, helping to eliminate harmful
mutations and avoid disease risks, reminiscent
of the tragic Irish potato famine. And in entertainment
news... A lot of music fans are upset with Spotify,
following recent controversies surrounding its
CEO, Daniel Ek. His decision to invest in an
artificial intelligence -powered military technology
firm has raised eyebrows. Ex -venture capital
firm Prima Materia has invested significantly
in the German startup Helsing, which develops
software for military decision -making and manufactures
drones. In protest, the Australian rock band
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard has removed
their music from the platform. They announced
on Instagram that they are releasing new demos
out everywhere except Spotify, urging fans to
consider alternative platforms. Other bands like
Deerhoof and Shuik Tzu have joined the protest.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American civil rights activist and author, Audra
Lorde. And she said, It is not our differences
that divide us. It is our inability to recognize,
accept, and celebrate those differences. 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 weekend,
my good friends. We'll see you Monday with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.