Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, August 11th. You'll be interested
to know, 65 years ago today, in 1960, the Central
African nation of Chad declared its independence
from France. This momentous occasion marked the
culmination of a determined struggle for self
-governance. as the people of Chad embraced their
sovereignty and embarked on a new journey of
nation building. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the weather report. This morning, it's
sunny and it feels like 73 degrees with 5 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
7 .47 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .48.
It looks like we're in for a sunny Monday with
temperatures climbing to around 94 and a light
breeze from the south. Tonight, expect mostly
clear skies with a low of 71 and gentle winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
low tide Monday will be at 715 with a high tide
at 130. The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay.
Reads 69 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect sunny skies Tuesday
and Wednesday with highs near 95. Nights will
be mostly clear with lows in the low 70s. A chance
of rain and thunderstorms arrives Thursday. Friday
cools down to a high near 82 with mostly clear
nights and lows around 63. 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, Boston
health officials are issuing a warning to avoid
contact with the water in Fenway's Muddy River.
Cyanobacteria, often referred to as blue -green
algae, has been detected in the water between
Brookline Avenue and Louis Pasteur. This harmful
bacteria can lead to illness in both humans and
pets. Exposure may result in skin and eye irritation
as well as breathing difficulties. If contact
occurs, it is important to rinse off immediately.
Ingesting the water can cause gastrointestinal
issues, including vomiting and diarrhea, which
can be particularly severe in children and small
pets. Now on to sports. The first full weekend
of NFL preseason games wrapped up, showcasing
notable performances and a harrowing injury.
Shadir Sanders, the Browns' rookie quarterback,
shone with 138 yards and two touchdowns. Coach
Kevin Stefanski acknowledged that while Sanders
has areas to improve, he demonstrated he belongs.
In a thrilling moment, Cam Little of the Jaguars
kicked a remarkable 70 -yard field goal, sparking
discussions about the accuracy of kickers. Unfortunately,
a frightening injury occurred when Lions safety
Morris Norris was taken to the hospital, but
is now stable. The preseason continues with joint
practices and games ahead. In local sports. Yesterday
afternoon at Petco Park in San Diego, The Red
Sox lost to the Padres 6 -2. Padres Dylan Cease
was impressive with six innings, two runs, seven
strikeouts, while Sox Bayo took the loss after
five and two -thirds innings and six runs. The
Sox managed five hits and left six runners on
base. The Padres had nine hits, one error, and
left seven on base. The Red Sox record is now
65 -54. Tonight, the Sox clash with the Astros
in Houston for Game 1 of three -game series.
Garrett Crochet, 13 -4, with a 2 .24 earned run
average, faces Christian Javier. First pitch
at 8 -10 at Dakin Park. In top news, a meteorite
that crashed through a homeowner's roof in Georgia
earlier this summer is actually older than Earth
itself. according to scientist Scott Harris.
The meteorite, which created a dent in the floor,
is believed to have formed 4 .5 billion years
ago, making it roughly 20 million years older
than our planet. Harris noted that it belongs
to a group of asteroids from the main asteroid
belt between Mars and Jupiter. The homeowner
is still discovering specks of space dust around
his living room. Researchers plan to propose
naming the meteorite the McDonough meteorite
after the city where it fell. In business news,
Boeing and Airbus have suspended their next -generation
airliner projects, casting doubt on airlines'
net -zero plans. Boeing's X -66A, which aimed
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, was put on
hold after initial enthusiasm. Similarly, Airbus
paused its Zero -E hydrogen plane, originally
slated for service by 2035. Experts warn that
these delays could hinder the airline industry's
goal of achieving net -zero emissions by 2050.
With aviation responsible for a significant share
of global emissions, pressure is mounting for
manufacturers to innovate. New contenders like
Jet Zero with a radical design plan may challenge
Boeing and Airbus' dominance. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 4 % over the weekend to just under
$122 ,000. Ethereum is up 11 % to about $4 ,300.
And XRP is down 2 % to $3 .26. 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. The newly
opened Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located in
a remote mountain range in Chile, is set to revolutionize
our understanding of the universe. This observatory
will spend the next decade mapping the sky, covering
the entire southern hemisphere every few nights
with its impressive 3 ,200 -megapixel camera.
The observatory aims to capture a staggering
total of 20 billion galaxies and another 20 billion
stars, creating an ultra -high -definition time
-lapse of the cosmos. This wealth of data will
assist scientists in unraveling mysteries. such
as measuring the expansion of the universe and
gaining insights into dark matter through gravitational
lensing. And in entertainment news, Zack Kreger's
Weapons has emerged as a formidable winner at
the box office, marking another triumph for the
horror genre in 2025. This film grossed $42 million
domestically and $70 million globally. during
its opening weekend surpassing the combined earnings
of its competitors, including Freak Your Friday
and The Fantastic Four First Steps. Weapons is
the third horror thriller to excel this year,
following Sinners and Final Destination Bloodlines.
With its success, Warner Bros. reinforces its
investment in Kreger, who has quickly become
a significant talent in the industry, benefiting
the horror genre as a whole. Well, alrighty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American author
and motivational speaker, Les Brown. And he said,
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll
land among the stars. 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 day, my good friends. We'll see you
tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Boston.