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Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven Today!, Boston Storms, Klay Thompson, Devil Wears Prada, Tesla. · Sunny Mornings Boston

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  Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
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  I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, July 11th.
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  You'll be interested to know.
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  Today is free Slurpee Day, offering a sweet way to beat the heat.
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  7-Eleven started this tradition in 2002, but the Slurpee dates back to the late 1950s.
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  With over 300 flavors, ranging from vanilla and 7-E lemon, to warhead and lychee, there
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  is something for everyone.
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  Omar Nedlik invented the Slurpee, originally called Icy, after a soda fountain breakdown
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  led to frozen sodas.
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  In 1965, 7-Eleven licensed the Icy, renaming it.
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  On July 11th, 2002, 7-Eleven celebrated its 75th birthday with the first free Slurpee
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  Day.
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  So now you know.
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  And now, it's time for the weather report.
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  It looks like we're in for a slight chance of showers before noon.
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  Then cloudy through mid-morning and gradual clearing with a high near 88, with wind of
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  14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30.
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  Tonight it will be cloudy with a low around 73.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Thursday will be at 9.45 a.m. with
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  a high tide at 4 p.m.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 70 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather, Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 90 and a
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  chance of showers throughout the day, with thunderstorms possible between 2 and 3 p.m.
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  Friday night has a chance of showers, with thunderstorms possible after 3 a.m., with
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  a low around 73.
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  Saturday has a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 86.
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  And this weekend it will be mostly sunny with highs in the low 90s.
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  Sunday will be sunny with a high near 92.
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  Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 93.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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  This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
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  Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
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  for culinary delights.
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  Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
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  You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
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  They are open every day from 8 to 5.
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  So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
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  Sunny mornings send you.
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  In local news.
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  In the Karen Reed trial, Judge Beverly Cannon has impounded the jury list for at least 10
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  days, citing a risk of irreparable injury if released.
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  This decision means the identities of jury members will remain confidential.
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  The case has garnered significant and divisive attention in Massachusetts, with daily commentary
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  on social media.
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  Blogger Aiden Kearney, a supporter of Reed, faces several counts of witness intimidation.
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  His attorney claims delays by the Norfolk District Attorney's Office are intentional.
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  The judge's order expires in 10 days, unless extended by the court.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Steph Curry recently opened up about Klay Thompson's challenging departure from the
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  Golden State Warriors.
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  On June 28, one day before NBA free agency, Thompson called Curry to share the news.
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  Curry reflected, you never think you'd ever have that conversation.
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  Despite their efforts, Thompson chose to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50
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  million deal.
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  Curry emphasized, I just want him to be happy.
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  Thompson's decision came after years of struggle with injuries and contract disputes.
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  Curry remains hopeful that this fresh start will reignite Thompson's passion for the
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  game.
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  In local sports, the Red Sox at home lost to the Athletics 5-2.
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  And tonight, the Sox will play the final game of the series with the A's before the Royals
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  come into town for Friday night.
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  In top news, Lone Star ticks, known for the distinctive white splotch on adult females,
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  are spreading across the United States, posing serious health threats.
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  These ticks are aggressive and can transmit diseases like Ehrlichiosis and Tularenia,
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  as well as trigger a rare meat allergy called Alpha Gal Syndrome.
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  Originally found in the southeastern United States, they are now common in northern states
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  and even parts of Canada.
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  Experts recommend precautions such as using insect repellent, wearing permethrin-treated
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  clothing and performing regular tick checks to protect against these increasingly prevalent
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  pests.
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  In business news, Tesla's explosive stock surge is proving to be a major win for investors
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  at a sizable blow for some hedge funds.
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  Roughly 18% of the more than 500 hedge funds had taken a short position on the stock by
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  the end of last month.
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  This is the highest percentage in more than a year, up from less than 15% in March.
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  Tesla had been one of the worst performers in the S and P 500, but recent support for
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  CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package has turned things around.
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  Investors were ecstatic when Tesla delivered just shy of 444,000 electric vehicles, surpassing
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  Wall Street's lowered estimates.
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  Tesla's stock hit a six-month high, raising the bar for second-quarter results.
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  While analysts forecast greater highs, hedge funds remain wary due to Tesla's recent issues
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  and the potential ramifications of the U.S. presidential election.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $58,000, Ethereum is just under $3,100, and
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  Solana is $140.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working
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  with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
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  Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the Boston area.
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  Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
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  and elevating mental well-being.
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  Scientific research affirms its benefits.
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  So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
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  With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
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  tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by.
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  And now, back to the show.
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  Let's talk science.
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  A new study reveals that hippos can get airborne, even if briefly.
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  Researchers found that when trotting at full speed, a hippo can lift all four hooves off
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  the ground for.3 seconds.
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  This finding shows that hippos exhibit relatively greater athletic capacity than elephants.
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  The study conducted by the Royal Veterinary College in the United Kingdom recorded hippos
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  at various speeds.
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  They discovered that these massive animals get completely airborne up to 15% of the time
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  at top speed.
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  This research offers new insights into the movement of large males.
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  And in entertainment news, get ready for more withering glances from Miranda Priestley as
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  Disney develops a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada.
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  The original film's screenwriter, Aline Brosch McKenna, known for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and
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  Your Place or Mine is in talks to return.
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  The storyline sees Priestley navigating her career amid the decline of traditional magazine
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  publishing, clashing with Emily Blunt's character, now a high-powered executive.
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  The 2006 hit film, starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, earned 326.7
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  million dollars worldwide and garnered critical acclaim.
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  Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today, our quote comes from the great American chef, Julia Child, and she said,
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  This is my invariable advice to people.
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  Learn how to cook.
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  Try new recipes.
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  Learn from your mistakes.
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  Be fearless.
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  And above all, have fun.
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  And that's a wrap for this morning.
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  You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
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  with local news and the weather reports.
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  Have an amazing day, my good friends.
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  We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.