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Bruins, Prime Day, Atlanta Hawks Draft, Biden EV Tax, Ron Howard · 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 Monday, May 13th.
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  Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into
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  some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment.
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  But first, you'll be interested to know.
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  It's National Apple Pie Day.
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  Grab a fork and celebrate a dessert with roots dating back to the Middle Ages.
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  From Dutch apple tartan to French tart tatin, apple pie has seen numerous variations across
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  Europe.
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  Brought to the American colonies in the 17th century, apple pie has become a cherished
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  symbol of American cuisine and a timeless comfort food.
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  So now you know.
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  And now you know what time it is.
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  It's time for the weather report.
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  In the Boston area.
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  This morning it's partly cloudy and feels like 47 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 7.57 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.23.
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  It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day with a high near 67 and wind of 6 to 10
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  mile per hour.
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  Tonight, a slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy with a low around 52.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Monday will be just before 10 a.m.
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  with a high tide at 4.30.
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  The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 54 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Tuesday will be partly sunny and warm with a high near 74 degrees.
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  Showers are likely Tuesday night and continue into Wednesday.
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  Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 66.
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  The chance of rain continues Wednesday night, mainly before 9 p.m.
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  Thursday will be partly sunny with a chance of showers before 3 p.m. and a high near 65.
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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, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has officially stated that he will not be
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  running for mayor in 2025, quashing any speculation to the contrary.
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  Despite his increased public presence and significant campaign funds, Flynn emphasizes
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  his contentment with his current role on the City Council.
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  His decision comes amid interactions with local business owners and maintains his commitment
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  to serving his constituents effectively without seeking higher office.
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  This announcement leaves the potential mayoral race open, with current Mayor Michelle Wu
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  likely to seek re-election.
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  Now on to sports.
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  The Atlanta Hawks secured the number one pick in the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery, overcoming
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  La Mads with just a 3% chance of winning.
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  This victory marks the first time in their history that the Hawks have landed the top
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  draft pick.
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  With this advantageous position, Atlanta is now primed to make significant moves that
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  could reshape their team, potentially easing the process of restructuring their roster,
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  including a possible trade involving star player Trey Young.
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  The upcoming draft presents an opportunity for the Hawks to select a cornerstone player
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  who could anchor the franchise for years to come.
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  In local sports, the Red Sox at home beat the Nationals 3-2, and the Bruins at home
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  lost to the Panthers 3-2.
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  Florida now leads the series three games to one, and tonight the Red Sox are at home to
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  take on the race to start a four-game series, and the Celtics are on the road in Cleveland
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  to take on the Cavs for game four.
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  In top news, Prime Day, initiated by Amazon in 2015, has evolved beyond a mere sales event
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  to become a significant cultural phenomenon, influencing both consumer behavior and the
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  retail sector at large.
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  This event capitalizes on current consumer trends towards value-driven purchases intensified
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  by ongoing economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures.
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  The success of Prime Day prompts other retailers to offer similar bargains, creating a ripple
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  effect across the entire retail landscape, effectively transforming July into a major
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  shopping season.
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  This shift not only drives sales but also allows retailers to clear old inventory in
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  preparation for the holiday season, highlighting how Prime Day has reshaped both consumer expectations
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  and retail strategies.
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  In business news, the Biden administration is set to announce a drastic increase in tariffs
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  on Chinese electric vehicles, raising the current 25 percent rate to 100 percent.
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  This move is part of a broader strategy to protect American manufacturers of clean energy
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  products, including batteries and solar cells, from cheaper Chinese imports.
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  The decision is a response to concerns over the competitive-edge Chinese EVs, have due
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  to lower costs and government subsidies, which threaten the viability of American automakers.
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  Critics argue that such high tariffs might hinder the adoption of EVs in the U.S. by
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  keeping more affordable options out of the market, potentially slowing progress on emission
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  reductions.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $61,000, Ethereum is $2,900, and Solana is $141,000.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe.
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  In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
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  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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  Integrated 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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  In a serendipitous discovery, a father-daughter duo, Tim and young Henley Wallach, stumbled
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  upon a 152-year-old shipwreck while fishing in Wisconsin.
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  This historical artifact, identified as the George L. Newman, has direct ties to the infamous
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  Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871.
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  The vessel, engulfed in dense smoke from the fire, ran aground and was later abandoned.
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  This find not only adds a piece to Wisconsin's maritime history, but also serves as a tangible
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  link to America's deadliest wildfire, emphasizing the interconnectedness of historical events
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  and natural disasters.
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  And in entertainment news, Janet Maslin, a venerable American film critic, revisits the
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  expansive career of director Ron Howard, uncovering layers of depth and mastery in his filmmaking.
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  Having initially underestimated Howard during his early acting days and directorial debut,
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  Maslin acknowledges her oversight as she now recognizes his evolved craft.
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  From his portrayal in The Shootist alongside Cinema Legends to directing critically acclaimed
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  films like Apollo 13 and the poignant Hillbilly Elegy, Howard's work ethic and inventive
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  storytelling shine through.
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  This film, 13 Lies, lauded as one of the best American films of 2022, exemplifies his skill
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  in creating gripping narratives without unnecessary embellishments.
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  Through Maslin's reflection, Howard emerges not just as the nice figure from his acting
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  career, but as a formidable and thoughtful filmmaker whose contributions to cinema are
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  both significant and enduring.
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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 director, producer, and writer, Ron Howard.
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  And Ron said,
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  I used to feel that I had to be dictatorial in order to be respected, but after I did
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  a couple of TV movies, I began to see that authority came with the job.
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  So I began to relax and let more people into the process, and my work really improved.
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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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  Had an amazing day, my good friends.
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  We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.