Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, August 19th. You'll be interested
to know. 65 years ago today, in 1960, the Soviet
Union launched Sputnik V, the first spacecraft
to carry animals into orbit and return them safely
to Earth. This historic mission included two
courageous dogs, Belka and Strelka, along with
a gray rabbit, 40 mice, two rats, and 15 flasks
of fruit flies. Their successful journey paved
the way for human spaceflight, demonstrating
that living organisms could survive and thrive
in the harsh environment of space. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the weather report.
This morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels
like 57 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 737 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 556. It looks like we're in
for a mostly sunny Tuesday with temperatures
climbing to around 75 accompanied by a light
east wind. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies
with a low of 58. and a gentle southeast breeze.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
high tide Tuesday will be at 830 with a low tide
just before 230. The near -shore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 68 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect partly sunny
skies on Wednesday and Thursday with highs near
75. A slight chance of rain showers lingers Wednesday
night and Saturday morning. Friday and Saturday
will be sunny, with highs near 78 and 83, respectively.
Nights will be mostly clear, with lows around
60. 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 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 mornings
send you. In local news. Boston residents looking
for a convenient way to transport heavy loads
can now take advantage of Cargob, the first cargo
-e -bike share service in North America, launched
right here in 2024. The service has expanded
to a new location in the seaport, at the corner
of Autumn Lane and Boston Moor Froad. Co -founder
Zach DeClerk emphasizes that this service is
ideal for those who prefer biking over sitting
in traffic. With eight additional stations across
Greater Boston, including Jamaica Plain and Cambridge,
and plans to double their fleet from 12 bikes,
Cargob aims to redefine urban mobility. Riders
can rent bikes by the minute or day simply by
downloading the app and scanning a QR code to
unlock their ride. Now on to sports. Calls for
Los Angeles to withdraw from hosting the 2028
Olympics are growing amid wildfires and immigration
raids. However, LA 28 leaders maintain that the
federal government has assured safe travel for
foreign athletes. Historically, the Olympics
have faced challenges, yet cities have rarely
canceled or relocated the games. Legally, Los
Angeles cannot back out due to a binding host
city contract signed in 2017, which lacks termination
options for the host city. With only three years
until the Games, preparations continue, despite
obstacles such as construction delays and political
tensions, making withdrawal nearly impossible.
In local sports. Last night at Fenway Park, the
Red Sox lost to the Orioles 6 -3. Orioles pitcher
Rodgers earned the win with seven innings pitched,
while the Sox's May took the loss. Henderson
homered, and Basalo drove in two. The Sox finished
with six hits and zero errors, leaving four runners
on base. The Orioles had 12 hits and zero errors.
Boston's record falls to 68 -58. Tonight, the
Red Sox clash with the Orioles again at Fenway
Park in Boston for the final game of this two
-game series. Walker Bueller is 7 -7 with a 5
.43 earned run average, faces Tomoyuki Shigano,
who is 10 -5 with a 4 .13. First pitch at 7 -10.
The temperature is a comfortable 67 degrees under
clear skies for this home game. In top news,
analysts and investors are closely monitoring
a significant drop in cardboard box sales, an
unusual but telling indicator of the United States
economy. The demand for corrugated cardboard,
essential for transporting various goods, has
hit its lowest second -quarter level since 2015.
Major companies, like International Paper Company,
report a 5 % decline in shipments. while SWERF
at Westrock notes a 4 .5 % drop in North America.
With consumer spending comprising nearly 70 %
of the economy, this slump raises concerns about
future retail demand. As the economy braces for
possible corrections, industry experts are hoping
for recovery later this year. In business news...
Soon, investors will be able to trade shares
of OpenAI and SpaceX through tokens similar to
cryptocurrency. Tokenization allows retail investors
access to private company shares traditionally
available only to institutional investors. However,
these tokens are not the same as actual equity.
A Robinhood spokesperson explained that stock
tokens provide economic exposure tied to the
underlying asset's price, but they do not guarantee
ownership. Investors may face risks as tokenized
shares lack transparency and access to important
company information, leading to a speculative
investment environment. Understanding these factors
is essential before participating. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % to about $116 ,000.
Ethereum is down 3 % to just over $4 ,300. And
XRP is down 1 % to $3 .06. 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. Researchers
at Northwestern University have revealed fascinating
insights into super -agers, individuals over
80 who maintain cognitive function comparable
to much younger people. Over 25 years, they studied
more than 100 super -agers and examined 77 postmortem
brains. A key personality trait of super -agers
is their sociability. as they tend to live life
on their own terms, often engaging with their
communities. Interestingly, super -agers show
slower brain shrinkage and a more robust cholinergic
system, which may protect against neurodegenerative
diseases. While lifestyle choices may play a
role, researchers emphasize that more questions
remain than answers as they continue this groundbreaking
work. and in entertainment news. The official
trailer for Good Boy, directed by Ben Leonberg,
showcases a haunted house from a dog's perspective.
This feature debut hits theaters on October 3rd,
following its premiere at the 2025 South by Southwest
Film Festival. The trailer introduces Indy, a
loyal dog, and his owner, Todd, portrayed by
Shane Jensen. as they encounter paranormal activity
in their new home. Heartwarming messages like,
man's best friend, and always by your side fade
to suspense as Indy investigates eerie sounds.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and entrepreneur, Steve Jobs.
And he said, Innovation distinguishes between
a leader and a follower. 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.