WEBVTT 00:00:01.460 --> 00:00:04.240 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.400 --> 00:00:08.800 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.080 --> 00:00:13.660 and it's Tuesday, August 19th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.660 --> 00:00:18.820 to know. 65 years ago today, in 1960, the Soviet 00:00:18.820 --> 00:00:21.920 Union launched Sputnik V, the first spacecraft 00:00:21.920 --> 00:00:25.620 to carry animals into orbit and return them safely 00:00:25.620 --> 00:00:29.160 to Earth. This historic mission included two 00:00:29.160 --> 00:00:33.369 courageous dogs, Belka and Strelka, along with 00:00:33.369 --> 00:00:37.990 a gray rabbit, 40 mice, two rats, and 15 flasks 00:00:37.990 --> 00:00:41.850 of fruit flies. Their successful journey paved 00:00:41.850 --> 00:00:44.229 the way for human spaceflight, demonstrating 00:00:44.229 --> 00:00:47.270 that living organisms could survive and thrive 00:00:47.270 --> 00:00:51.229 in the harsh environment of space. So now you 00:00:51.229 --> 00:00:55.369 know. And now, it's time for the weather report. 00:00:58.350 --> 00:01:01.250 This morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels 00:01:01.250 --> 00:01:06.329 like 57 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind. The 00:01:06.329 --> 00:01:09.750 sunset will take place at 737 and it will rise 00:01:09.750 --> 00:01:14.150 again tomorrow at 556. It looks like we're in 00:01:14.150 --> 00:01:16.849 for a mostly sunny Tuesday with temperatures 00:01:16.849 --> 00:01:20.329 climbing to around 75 accompanied by a light 00:01:20.329 --> 00:01:25.329 east wind. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies 00:01:25.329 --> 00:01:29.109 with a low of 58. and a gentle southeast breeze. 00:01:30.049 --> 00:01:32.950 For all you beach runners out there, the first 00:01:32.950 --> 00:01:36.329 high tide Tuesday will be at 830 with a low tide 00:01:36.329 --> 00:01:41.010 just before 230. The near -shore buoy at Cape 00:01:41.010 --> 00:01:44.810 Cod Bay reads 68 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:46.569 --> 00:01:50.750 Looking ahead in the weather, expect partly sunny 00:01:50.750 --> 00:01:53.989 skies on Wednesday and Thursday with highs near 00:01:53.989 --> 00:01:58.430 75. A slight chance of rain showers lingers Wednesday 00:01:58.430 --> 00:02:01.750 night and Saturday morning. Friday and Saturday 00:02:01.750 --> 00:02:06.150 will be sunny, with highs near 78 and 83, respectively. 00:02:07.189 --> 00:02:09.889 Nights will be mostly clear, with lows around 00:02:09.889 --> 00:02:14.669 60. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 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Boston residents looking 00:02:52.759 --> 00:02:55.500 for a convenient way to transport heavy loads 00:02:55.500 --> 00:02:59.539 can now take advantage of Cargob, the first cargo 00:02:59.539 --> 00:03:02.539 -e -bike share service in North America, launched 00:03:02.539 --> 00:03:06.400 right here in 2024. The service has expanded 00:03:06.400 --> 00:03:09.340 to a new location in the seaport, at the corner 00:03:09.340 --> 00:03:14.020 of Autumn Lane and Boston Moor Froad. Co -founder 00:03:14.020 --> 00:03:17.039 Zach DeClerk emphasizes that this service is 00:03:17.039 --> 00:03:19.800 ideal for those who prefer biking over sitting 00:03:19.800 --> 00:03:23.129 in traffic. With eight additional stations across 00:03:23.129 --> 00:03:26.449 Greater Boston, including Jamaica Plain and Cambridge, 00:03:26.750 --> 00:03:29.370 and plans to double their fleet from 12 bikes, 00:03:29.689 --> 00:03:34.129 Cargob aims to redefine urban mobility. Riders 00:03:34.129 --> 00:03:37.030 can rent bikes by the minute or day simply by 00:03:37.030 --> 00:03:40.349 downloading the app and scanning a QR code to 00:03:40.349 --> 00:03:50.060 unlock their ride. Now on to sports. Calls for 00:03:50.060 --> 00:03:53.639 Los Angeles to withdraw from hosting the 2028 00:03:53.639 --> 00:03:56.800 Olympics are growing amid wildfires and immigration 00:03:56.800 --> 00:04:01.680 raids. However, LA 28 leaders maintain that the 00:04:01.680 --> 00:04:04.280 federal government has assured safe travel for 00:04:04.280 --> 00:04:07.699 foreign athletes. Historically, the Olympics 00:04:07.699 --> 00:04:10.340 have faced challenges, yet cities have rarely 00:04:10.340 --> 00:04:14.509 canceled or relocated the games. Legally, Los 00:04:14.509 --> 00:04:17.410 Angeles cannot back out due to a binding host 00:04:17.410 --> 00:04:21.269 city contract signed in 2017, which lacks termination 00:04:21.269 --> 00:04:24.870 options for the host city. With only three years 00:04:24.870 --> 00:04:27.730 until the Games, preparations continue, despite 00:04:27.730 --> 00:04:30.769 obstacles such as construction delays and political 00:04:30.769 --> 00:04:33.889 tensions, making withdrawal nearly impossible. 00:04:35.050 --> 00:04:39.550 In local sports. Last night at Fenway Park, the 00:04:39.550 --> 00:04:44.379 Red Sox lost to the Orioles 6 -3. Orioles pitcher 00:04:44.379 --> 00:04:47.540 Rodgers earned the win with seven innings pitched, 00:04:47.759 --> 00:04:51.899 while the Sox's May took the loss. Henderson 00:04:51.899 --> 00:04:56.100 homered, and Basalo drove in two. The Sox finished 00:04:56.100 --> 00:04:59.980 with six hits and zero errors, leaving four runners 00:04:59.980 --> 00:05:05.019 on base. The Orioles had 12 hits and zero errors. 00:05:06.040 --> 00:05:11.350 Boston's record falls to 68 -58. Tonight, the 00:05:11.350 --> 00:05:14.209 Red Sox clash with the Orioles again at Fenway 00:05:14.209 --> 00:05:17.170 Park in Boston for the final game of this two 00:05:17.170 --> 00:05:22.050 -game series. Walker Bueller is 7 -7 with a 5 00:05:22.050 --> 00:05:26.089 .43 earned run average, faces Tomoyuki Shigano, 00:05:26.329 --> 00:05:32.029 who is 10 -5 with a 4 .13. First pitch at 7 -10. 00:05:32.629 --> 00:05:36.269 The temperature is a comfortable 67 degrees under 00:05:36.269 --> 00:05:41.149 clear skies for this home game. In top news, 00:05:41.410 --> 00:05:45.389 analysts and investors are closely monitoring 00:05:45.389 --> 00:05:48.889 a significant drop in cardboard box sales, an 00:05:48.889 --> 00:05:51.790 unusual but telling indicator of the United States 00:05:51.790 --> 00:05:55.050 economy. The demand for corrugated cardboard, 00:05:55.410 --> 00:05:58.209 essential for transporting various goods, has 00:05:58.209 --> 00:06:01.889 hit its lowest second -quarter level since 2015. 00:06:03.110 --> 00:06:06.370 Major companies, like International Paper Company, 00:06:06.629 --> 00:06:10.509 report a 5 % decline in shipments. while SWERF 00:06:10.509 --> 00:06:14.209 at Westrock notes a 4 .5 % drop in North America. 00:06:14.850 --> 00:06:18.670 With consumer spending comprising nearly 70 % 00:06:18.670 --> 00:06:21.810 of the economy, this slump raises concerns about 00:06:21.810 --> 00:06:26.009 future retail demand. As the economy braces for 00:06:26.009 --> 00:06:28.949 possible corrections, industry experts are hoping 00:06:28.949 --> 00:06:34.269 for recovery later this year. In business news... 00:06:35.279 --> 00:06:37.699 Soon, investors will be able to trade shares 00:06:37.699 --> 00:06:42.220 of OpenAI and SpaceX through tokens similar to 00:06:42.220 --> 00:06:46.379 cryptocurrency. Tokenization allows retail investors 00:06:46.379 --> 00:06:49.339 access to private company shares traditionally 00:06:49.339 --> 00:06:54.000 available only to institutional investors. However, 00:06:54.160 --> 00:06:56.639 these tokens are not the same as actual equity. 00:06:57.199 --> 00:07:00.639 A Robinhood spokesperson explained that stock 00:07:00.639 --> 00:07:04.060 tokens provide economic exposure tied to the 00:07:04.060 --> 00:07:07.220 underlying asset's price, but they do not guarantee 00:07:07.220 --> 00:07:11.779 ownership. Investors may face risks as tokenized 00:07:11.779 --> 00:07:15.339 shares lack transparency and access to important 00:07:15.339 --> 00:07:18.279 company information, leading to a speculative 00:07:18.279 --> 00:07:21.839 investment environment. Understanding these factors 00:07:21.839 --> 00:07:25.699 is essential before participating. In crypto 00:07:25.699 --> 00:07:32.160 movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % to about $116 ,000. 00:07:33.449 --> 00:07:39.009 Ethereum is down 3 % to just over $4 ,300. And 00:07:39.009 --> 00:07:45.649 XRP is down 1 % to $3 .06. Moving on to a more 00:07:45.649 --> 00:07:49.829 local vibe. In our community spotlight on health 00:07:49.829 --> 00:07:52.370 and wellness, we are working with a national 00:07:52.370 --> 00:07:55.310 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:07:55.509 --> 00:08:00.129 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:08:00.129 --> 00:08:02.990 locations in the Boston area. Pilates presents 00:08:02.990 --> 00:08:06.129 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:06.129 --> 00:08:09.449 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:09.449 --> 00:08:12.910 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:12.910 --> 00:08:17.009 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:17.009 --> 00:08:21.170 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:21.389 --> 00:08:25.329 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:25.329 --> 00:08:29.769 to tell them sunny morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:29.810 --> 00:08:34.559 back to the show. Let's talk science. Researchers 00:08:34.559 --> 00:08:37.820 at Northwestern University have revealed fascinating 00:08:37.820 --> 00:08:41.539 insights into super -agers, individuals over 00:08:41.539 --> 00:08:44.460 80 who maintain cognitive function comparable 00:08:44.460 --> 00:08:49.000 to much younger people. Over 25 years, they studied 00:08:49.000 --> 00:08:54.139 more than 100 super -agers and examined 77 postmortem 00:08:54.139 --> 00:08:58.820 brains. A key personality trait of super -agers 00:08:58.820 --> 00:09:02.259 is their sociability. as they tend to live life 00:09:02.259 --> 00:09:05.059 on their own terms, often engaging with their 00:09:05.059 --> 00:09:09.039 communities. Interestingly, super -agers show 00:09:09.039 --> 00:09:12.679 slower brain shrinkage and a more robust cholinergic 00:09:12.679 --> 00:09:15.980 system, which may protect against neurodegenerative 00:09:15.980 --> 00:09:19.500 diseases. While lifestyle choices may play a 00:09:19.500 --> 00:09:22.519 role, researchers emphasize that more questions 00:09:22.519 --> 00:09:25.600 remain than answers as they continue this groundbreaking 00:09:25.600 --> 00:09:32.570 work. and in entertainment news. The official 00:09:32.570 --> 00:09:35.750 trailer for Good Boy, directed by Ben Leonberg, 00:09:35.990 --> 00:09:39.090 showcases a haunted house from a dog's perspective. 00:09:39.929 --> 00:09:43.769 This feature debut hits theaters on October 3rd, 00:09:43.789 --> 00:09:47.909 following its premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest 00:09:47.909 --> 00:09:52.429 Film Festival. The trailer introduces Indy, a 00:09:52.429 --> 00:09:55.470 loyal dog, and his owner, Todd, portrayed by 00:09:55.470 --> 00:09:58.809 Shane Jensen. as they encounter paranormal activity 00:09:58.809 --> 00:10:02.769 in their new home. Heartwarming messages like, 00:10:02.870 --> 00:10:06.429 man's best friend, and always by your side fade 00:10:06.429 --> 00:10:09.669 to suspense as Indy investigates eerie sounds. 00:10:10.830 --> 00:10:14.269 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote 00:10:14.269 --> 00:10:18.149 of the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:10:18.149 --> 00:10:21.110 American inventor and entrepreneur, Steve Jobs. 00:10:21.909 --> 00:10:25.879 And he said, Innovation distinguishes between 00:10:25.879 --> 00:10:30.620 a leader and a follower. And that's a wrap for 00:10:30.620 --> 00:10:33.399 this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:10:33.720 --> 00:10:37.480 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:10:37.480 --> 00:10:40.539 videos with local news and the weather reports. 00:10:41.399 --> 00:10:44.720 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:10:44.720 --> 00:10:47.879 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:47.879 --> 00:10:48.220 in Boston.