Billy's News

As the summer heat and humidity settle in, this episode brings a mix of news, sports, and a dash of local charm. From severe thunderstorms to the latest on the World Cup, we've got you covered. But one story stands out - a special traffic cone that's making waves in Boston.

This episode is a quick rundown of the day's top stories, including the All-Star Game, the World Cup, and a unique gift from Scotland that's got everyone talking. We'll also touch on some sad news and a potential change to our clocks. With so much going on, it's a good thing we're here to break it down for you.

The speaker shares updates on the weather, sports, and local events, from the Red Sox to the World Cup. We'll also hear about a special traffic cone that's making its way around the city, and the story behind it. Additionally, we'll discuss a concerning health issue affecting Massachusetts residents and a proposed change to our timekeeping habits.

If you want to hear more about the day's top stories, the World Cup, and the story behind the special traffic cone, tune in to this episode to get the latest updates and insights.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Good morning. It is Wednesday, July fifty. Forecast weather advisories
are up today between the high heat, the humidity, and
the wildfire smoke. Severe thunderstorm mornings are in spots too,
so the highs today at least ninety degrees. It's going
to be hot and it's going to be smoky. Tomorrow's sunny,
close to ninety degrees. Friday sunny in the eighties. And

(00:21):
by the way, did you see the sun last night?
It was amazing? Our top stories the All Star Game
last night, the American League beat the National League for zip.
A couple of Red Sox in the mix. Contreras singled
in the sixth Chapman recorded two outs on six pitches
in the ninth. Red Sox, by the way, are back
home after the break this coming Friday. World Cup soccer

(00:44):
Spain beat France yesterday to nil. They'll play the winner
of the England Argentina match in Atlanta today at three o'clock.
The final will be played Sunday in New Jersey. By
the way, there will be a watch party at City
Hall Plaza today for the England are Argentina match. And
by the way, that custom traffic cone the gift from
Scotland arrived in Boston yesterday, the Mayor and the Governor

(01:07):
where they.

Speaker 2 (01:07):
Are first official welcoming ceremony for a traffic cone. But
it's a pretty special one, isn't it? Because this cone
tells the story of what happened this summer. This is
not just a silly cone. And we're all kind of
not sure why we're so celebrating this thing, but it
means it means love.

Speaker 1 (01:25):
Yeah, the cone is going to tour local bars and businesses.
The towel ships are still in town. You can view
them until nine o'clock tonight. Final night, by the way,
with fireworks tonight over the harbor at nine point fifteen.
Sad news this morning Chesley Sulenberg, who piloted the Miracle
on the Hudson the Miracle landing on the Hudson River
back in two thousand and nine, announcing yesterday he has

(01:47):
Alzheimer's and that intestinal illness continues to spread as many
as eighteen cases now in Massachusetts. The longer that contaminated
products are being sold, being served in restaurants available to consumers,
the more people who will become infected. And the House
yesterday voted to lock the clock stop, changing the clocks
twice a year the so called Sunshine Protection Act. It

(02:10):
still needs a final approval. Benson Boone in the TD
Garden tonight, We've got tickets to the show at seven
to ten this morning, and Lisa Donovan checks the drive
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