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Red Sox, Ohtani, New iPad, Indiana Jones · 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 6th.
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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 20 years ago, today, in 2004.
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  The final episode of the television sitcom Friends aired and was watched by more than
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  52 million viewers.
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  The show lasted 10 seasons with 236 episodes.
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  Shockingly, as one of the most popular shows before the streaming era began, this episode
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  doesn't make the list of top 25 most watched episodes of all time.
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  The Apollo 11 moon landing had over 125 million viewers, and the Mashed series finale had
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  over 105 million.
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  Yowza!
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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 cloudy and feels like 49 degrees, with 6 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 7.49, and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.31.
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  It looks like we're in for a slight chance of showers before 8 a.m., then a chance of
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  showers after 10 a.m., and patchy fog before 11.
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  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 73, and wind of 6 to 8 mile per hour.
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  Chance of precipitation is 30 percent, with new rain amounts of less than a tenth of an
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  inch tonight.
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  A chance of showers mainly before 7.
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  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Monday will be at 10.30 a.m., with
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  a low tide at 4.30 p.m.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 50 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Tuesday will be sunny and warm, with a high near 76 degrees.
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  A chance of showers arrives Wednesday and continues through Friday.
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  Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
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  Thursday and Friday will be mostly cloudy and cooler, with highs in the upper 50s to
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  near 60.
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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 celebrates its first-ever Asian Restaurant Week, starting last week
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  and running until May 11.
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  This event features dozens of top Asian-owned eateries across the city, including fast casual
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  and fine dining options.
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  Participating restaurants are highlighting three signature dishes for the week.
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  Diners who order these dishes will receive digital stamps, which can be collected and
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  exchanged for raffle entries.
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  Prices include gift cards and exclusive swag like an Asian Restaurant Week apron.
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  This culinary showcase offers a unique opportunity to explore and support the local Asian Restaurant
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  community.
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  You can find more details at bostoneater.com.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Shohei Otani delivered an outstanding performance for the Dodgers, hitting two home runs, Sunday
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  against the Braves, contributing to a 5-1 win, and completing a three-game series sweep.
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  One of his homers was a monumental 464-foot shot, marking one of the longest in Dodger
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  Stadium's history.
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  Otani's current season stats include a leading 364 batting average and 1.11 on-base percentage
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  plus slugging, showcasing his significant impact in his first season with the Dodgers
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  amidst high expectations and past controversies.
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  In local sports, the Red Sox on the road beat the Twins 9-2.
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  And tonight, the Bruins kick off the second round of the National Hockey Playoffs on the
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  road in Florida, taking on the Panthers.
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  In top news, recent global weather patterns, supercharged by record-breaking global temperatures,
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  are causing unusual and extreme rainfall across various regions, from East Africa to southeastern
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  Australia.
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  This has led to devastating floods and infrastructure challenges.
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  As the planet warms, the atmosphere holds more moisture, contributing to more intense
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  and frequent downpours.
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  This shift in climate raises concerns about future infrastructure resilience, economic
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  impact on insurance and agriculture, and the need for global adaptation to a potentially
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  wetter environment.
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  Sounds like it's time to invest in umbrella stocks.
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  In business news, this week the market will focus on several key events, including earnings
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  reports from major companies like Tisney, Palantir, and Uber.
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  Additionally, Apple will potentially unveil a new iPad at its Let Loose product event
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  on Tuesday.
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  Federal Reserve officials are set to discuss economic conditions, which could provide insights
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  into future monetary policies.
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  Updates on consumer sentiment and lending standards will also be important.
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  These elements combine to provide a comprehensive overview of potential market movements and
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  economic health indicators for the week.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $64,000.
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  Ethereum is $3,100.
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  And Solana is $147.
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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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  Scientific research affirms its benefits.
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  So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Canton, Wellesley,
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  Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham.
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  Just be sure to 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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  Researchers have discovered what might be the deepest blue hole on Earth, the Tom Job
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  Blue Hole, located underwater near the Mexico-Belize border.
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  Previously thought to be the second deepest, recent studies suggest it extends at least
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  1,400 feet below sea level.
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  Intriguingly, it could be connected to a vast network of underwater caves, potentially harboring
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  undiscovered marine biodiversity.
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  This blue hole and its unexplored depths highlight the vast unknowns of our planet's oceanic
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  environments.
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  And in entertainment news, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny exceeded its budget by
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  $100 million, according to financial statements from the production company.
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  The film starring Harrison Ford faced significant costs, notably $79 million on post-production
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  alone, to create the aged visuals of Ford.
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  Despite the high expenditure, the movie underperformed at the box office, earning $384 million, which
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  was lower than its predecessors when adjusted for inflation.
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  Consequently, Disney experienced a substantial financial loss, with estimates suggesting
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  a $143 million shortfall.
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  Bummer, I liked the movie.
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  That'll work on that budgeting, though.
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  After all, money doesn't grow on trees.
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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 one of our favorite Friends characters, Joey Tribbiani.
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  And finally, our biggest item of the night, the 22-foot Gentleman's Day Sailor Sailboat.
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  The winning bid was a whopping $20,000.
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  I won?
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  That was my guess.
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  What, what, what?
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  I guessed $20,000!
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  Joey, it is an auction!
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  You don't guess, you buy!
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  What?
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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.