July 08, 2024

SE02:EP130

In today's episode, we remember the 527th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's first voyage, sailing from Lisbon, Portugal to open a sea route to Asia, by way of the Cape of Good Hope. Next, we check the weather in Boston, expecting mostly sunny skies with a high near 90 degrees. Local news focuses on the Sumner Tunnel connecting East Boston to downtown, closing for one month. Sports highlights Caitlin Clark, the rookie guard for the Fever, achieving the first triple-double by a WNBA rookie. Top News dives into several top House Democrats urging President Joe Biden to step aside from the 2024 campaign. Business news covers Paramount Global agreeing to merge with David Ellison’s Skydance Media. Science discusses the unique effects of drinking on a plane, where alcohol compounds high altitude effects. Finally, in Entertainment, we get a first peek at Brad Pitt's new movie, titled "F1," revealing fast cars and dangerous driving. We conclude the episode with a quote from Canadian activist; Jack Layton, reflecting on the importance of love, hope, and optimism.

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