Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, August 25th. You'll be interested
to know. 416 years ago today, in 1609, Galileo
unveiled his first telescope to the Venetian
Senate in Venice, Italy. This groundbreaking
demonstration marked a pivotal moment in the
history of astronomy, as Galileo's telescope
allowed for unprecedented observations of the
night sky. His subsequent discoveries, including
the moons of Jupiter and the phases of Venus,
provided compelling evidence for the heliocentric
model of the solar system, fundamentally transforming
our understanding of the universe. So now you
know. And now. It's time for the weather report.
This morning, there's patchy fog, and it feels
like 70 degrees, with 4 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 7 .26, and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .03. It looks like we're
in for some patchy fog, and a slight chance of
rain showers early, then a chance of thunderstorms
later. with a high near 81 and a gentle southeast
breeze tonight. Expect mostly clear skies, a
low of 62, and light winds. For all you beach
runners out there, the first low tide Monday
will be at 715, with a high tide at 130. The
nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 65 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather, Expect sunny skies on Tuesday and Wednesday
with highs near 77 to 80 degrees. Nights will
be mostly clear with lows in the upper 50s. Thursday
brings mostly sunny weather and a slight chance
of rain on Friday. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, in light
of recent changes to vaccine guidance by the
Trump administration, northeastern states, including
Massachusetts, are exploring a more independent
approach to immunization policy. Health officials
from Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
gathered this week to discuss creating their
own vaccine recommendations separate from federal
guidance. Boston University Professor Matt Mata
emphasized the importance of Massachusetts taking
control of its immunization policies, given the
uncertainty surrounding the federal recommendations.
With ongoing concerns about insurance coverage
for vaccines not endorsed by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, experts warned
that this situation could lead to prolonged legal
disputes. Now on to sports. The University of
North Carolina football program will be featured
in a new docuseries on Hulu this fall. Coach
Phil Belichick announced this exciting development
on social media, emphasizing that the show will
showcase our football program. Belichick stated
it will highlight players' dedication and improvement
throughout the season. The series will stream
later this fall. although further details remain
undisclosed. The Tar Heel season kicks off on
September 1st against Texas Christian University,
marking Belichick's debut as head coach after
he joined the program following the dismissal
of Mac Brown in local sports. Last night in New
York, the Red Sox lost to the Yankees 7 -2. Jazz
Chisholm and Trent Grisham each hit two -run
homers to lead the Yankees. Drew May took the
loss, going four -and -one -third innings with
five runs allowed. The Sox finished with five
hits, zero errors, and left seven runners on
base. Boston's record now stands at 71 -60 after
the series finale. Tonight, the Red Sox face
the Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in
Baltimore for game one of a four -game series.
Brennan Bernardino, with four wins and two losses
and a 2 .93 earned run average, takes the mound
against Tomoyuki Shigano, who is 10 -5 with a
3 .97. First pitch is at 6 .35, under a sunny
82 degrees forecast. In top news, rangers have
discovered and eradicated more than 2 ,000 illegal
marijuana plants from a remote site in Sequoia
National Park. The operation uncovered 3 ,300
plants, along with hazardous chemicals and a
firearm. Among the alarming findings was one
gallon of methamidophos, a toxic insecticide
banned in the United States since 2009. The Park
Service noted significant damage to natural resources,
including diverted water from a creek and cleared
vegetation. Nearly 300 ,000 marijuana plants,
valued at approximately $850 million, have been
removed from Sequoia and Kings Canyon National
Parks over the past two decades. In business
news, Ether, the cryptocurrency that powers the
Ethereum blockchain, has shattered its previous
all -time high from late 2021. This is significant,
as institutional investors have renewed interest
in Ether, giving it fresh momentum in the latter
part of 2025. Ether peaked at $4 ,945 just after
3 on Sunday, surpassing the old record of $4
,878. Factors driving this surge include digital
asset treasury companies, exchange -traded funds,
and increased bullish sentiment. James Butterfill
from CoinShares notes, sentiment is dramatically
improving, highlighting Ethereum's potential
for continued growth. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is unchanged over the weekend at about $113 ,000.
Ethereum is up 11 % to just under $4 ,800. And
XRP is up 7 % to $3 .04. 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 tech. The browser
you use on your Android phone may not be as safe
as you think. Many users stick with a preloaded
option, likely Google Chrome, which dominates
the market, but demands more personal data than
expected. Research from Surfshark reveals that
Chrome is the most data -hungry browser, collecting
sensitive information like browsing history and
payment details. Its close ties to Google's advertising
networks mean constant tracking, even when you
are not actively browsing. To regain control
of your privacy, consider switching to alternatives
like Brave, DuckDuckGo, Firefox, or Tor. which
prioritize user anonymity and data protection.
And in entertainment news, Girl Climber is an
exciting 83 -minute documentary that chronicles
professional climber Emily Harrington's quest
to become the first woman to free climb Golden
Gate on El Capitan in under 24 hours. Directed
by John Glasberg, this film screens today for
one night only in IMAX, with a digital release
on September 12th. The documentary highlights
Harrington's resilience, showcasing her four
attempts from 2019 to 2020. It delves into her
physical and emotional challenges, including
a near -fatal fall. This film produced by Red
Bull Studios and Louder Than Eleven. is a must
watch for climbing enthusiasts and general audiences
alike. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American poet and philosopher, Henry
Wadsworth Longfellow. And he said, All things
must change to something new, to something strange.
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.