Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, August 5th. You'll be interested
to know, 141 years ago today, in 1884, the cornerstone
for the Statue of Liberty was laid on Bedloe's
Island in New York Harbor. This monumental event
marked the beginning of constructing one of the
most iconic symbols of freedom and democracy.
A generous gift from France to the United States,
the statue was designed by sculptor Frederic
Auguste Bartholdi and engineered by Gustave Eiffel.
The laying of the cornerstone was celebrated
with grand ceremonies, highlighting the enduring
friendship between the two nations. Dedicated
on October 28th, 1886. The Statue of Liberty
has since stood as a beacon of hope and a welcoming
figure to millions of immigrants arriving in
America. So now you know. And now, it's time
for the weather report. This morning, it's mostly
sunny and it feels like 70 degrees with 5 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
7 .56. and it will rise again tomorrow at 542.
It looks like we're in for some partly sunny
skies today, with a high near 79, cooling off
to around 73 in the afternoon, and a light northeast
breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions
with a low of 63 and gentle winds. For all you
beach runners out there, The first high tide
Tuesday will be just before 9, with the low tide
at 3. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
68 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect partly sunny skies
on Wednesday with a high near 77 and a light
northeast wind. Thursday will be mostly sunny
and warmer with a high near 79. Friday brings
sunny weather with a high near 83. Saturday stays
sunny and even warmer with a high near 86. Nights
will be mostly clear with lows around 62 to 67.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, leaders in Boston and Everett. are at odds
over the Kraft Group's plan to build a new stadium
for the New England Revolution in Everett, Massachusetts.
The proposed 25 ,000 -seat stadium would sit
along the Mystic River, prompting concerns from
Charlestown residents about increased traffic.
Boston mayor Michelle Wu stated that the Kraft
Group has not provided adequate information on
traffic and environmental impacts. while Revolution
President Brian Ballello defended their communication
efforts. Wu criticized the Kraft Group's mitigation
fee of $750 ,000 as unserious, and Everett Mayor
Carlo Di Maria emphasized the potential revitalization
for his city. Now on to sports. The New York
Yankees are facing a critical decision regarding
Aaron Judge as the team struggles in the American
League East standings. Judge, who has been sidelined
with an elbow injury, was batting an impressive
.342 with 37 home runs before his injury. Although
he is on track to return soon, rushing him back
could jeopardize his recovery and the team's
playoff hopes. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has
not clarified how Judge will fit into the lineup,
given Giancarlo Stanton's recent success. Fans
may want to reconsider purchasing playoff tickets
if the situation does not improve. In local sports.
Last night at Fenway Park, the Red Sox won over
the Royals 8 -5. Brian Baio earned the win with
six strong innings. while Jaron Duran hit a three
-run homer as part of Boston's early lead. The
Sox finished with 11 hits and three errors, and
the Royals had 12 hits on no errors. Boston left
four runners on base, Kansas City nine, improving
the Red Sox to 63 -51. Tonight, the Sox and Royals
clash again for game two of this three -game
series. Garrett Crochet is 12 -4, with a 2 .23
earned run average, faces Ryan Burgert, who is
1 -0, with a 2 .78. First pitch at 7 .10 at Fenway
Park, with clear skies and 69 degrees. In top
news, British energy giant BP. has made a significant
oil and gas discovery in the deepwater Santos
Basin offshore Brazil, marking what could be
its largest find in 25 years. This is BP's 10th
discovery of 2025 as the company aims to increase
its global upstream production to 2 .5 million
barrels by 2030. Analysts from Berenver highlighted
that this exciting discovery could provide BP
with a much -needed high -quality growth asset.
The company holds a 100 % interest in the block,
managed on very good commercial terms with Brazil's
pre -sale petroleo. In business news, in Atlanta,
Leland Strange, the 84 -year -old CEO of Corecard,
faces uncertainty as his company risks losing
its significant client, Apple, due to Goldman
Sachs' faltering credit card venture. CoreCard,
known for its unique features like billing on
the first of each month, is now in talks with
JPMorgan Chase, which could take over the card's
issuance. Strange, who founded CoreCard with
a $100 ,000 investment, is preparing for a potential
change. Meanwhile, Euronet Worldwide announced
plans to acquire CoreCard for about $248 million
in an all -stock deal, providing some security
for its future. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
unchanged at about $114 ,000. Ethereum is up
0 .5 % to just under $3 ,700. And XRP is up 1%.
to $3 .03. 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. A nuclear fusion startup
based in San Francisco claims it can create gold
from mercury. potentially making alchemy a reality.
While the company, Marathon Fusion, has outlined
its method in a paper not yet peer -reviewed,
it involves bombarding mercury -198 with energetic
neutrons to produce mercury -197, which eventually
decays into gold -197. However, sheeting this
process requires extreme conditions, including
a significant neutron flux. Experts remain skeptical,
as the commercial viability of fusion reactors
is still years away, leaving humanity's alchemical
dreams largely confined to paper. Nonetheless,
the future of fusion energy may hold promise.
And in entertainment news, in the latest review
of The Naked Gun, Liam Neeson shines with his
deadpan goofiness. while Pamela Anderson steals
scenes with her impeccable comic timing. Directed
by Akeva Shaffer, this legacy sequel continues
the spirit of the original trilogy, featuring
the sons of classic characters. Though the film
stumbles midway, it offers enough laugh -out
-loud moments for nostalgic fans. Neeson's serious
delivery adds a meta layer as he tackles crime,
while Anderson's charm keeps lines fresh. Despite
its unevenness, the film delivers a mix of inspired
nonsense and retrograde humor, engaging audiences
with its playful spirit. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American inventor and
businessman, Thomas Edison. And he said, Restlessness
is discontent and discontent is the first necessity
of progress. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.