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- 0:00Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
- 0:06I'm your host Melissa, and it's Thursday, June 6.
- 0:11Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into
- 0:16some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment.
- 0:23At first, you'll be interested to know 180 years ago, today in 1844.
- 0:31Sir George Williams founded the first Le Yenca in London.
- 0:36The first meeting was held above a drapery shop in St. Paul's Churchyard and brought
- 0:40together 12 young men.
- 0:43By the time of the First World Conference in Paris in 1855, the Game C and Movement
- 0:49was already established in nine countries.
- 0:53So now you know.
- 0:54And now you know what time it is.
- 0:57It's time for the weather report.
- 1:00In the Boston area.
- 1:03This morning it's cloudy and feels like 69 degrees, with 6 mile per hour wind.
- 1:09The sunset will take place at 8.19 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.07.
- 1:15It looks like we're in for some showers, mainly between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and some
- 1:21patchy fog around 2.
- 1:23Otherwise, cloudy with a high near 75 and wind of 6 to 9 mile per hour.
- 1:31Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.
- 1:34Tonight, it'll be rainy with patchy fog and a low around 63.
- 1:41For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Friday will be just afternoon, with
- 1:46a low tide at 5.45.
- 1:49The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 61 degrees for the water temperature.
- 1:57Looking ahead in the weather, Friday will have a chance of showers, with thunderstorms
- 2:02possible after 9 a.m. with a high near 78.
- 2:07And there is a chance of showers through the weekend, with highs in the upper 70s.
- 2:12Monday has a chance of showers after 2 p.m. with a high near 77.
- 2:19Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
- 2:21This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
- 2:27Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
- 2:33for culinary delights.
- 2:36Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
- 2:42You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
- 2:46They are open every day from 8 to 5.
- 2:50So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
- 2:54Sunny mornings send you.
- 2:57In local news, the Boston Marathon has unveiled a new logo featuring an updated unicorn mascot
- 3:04named Spike, symbolizing significant changes for the event.
- 3:10This rebranding coincides with the Boston Athletic Association's partnership with Bank
- 3:14of America, aimed at welcoming 10,000 new runners and raising $500 million over the
- 3:21next decade to promote a healthy lifestyle through running.
- 3:25The new logo is celebrated on Global Running Day at the Boston Marathon finish line.
- 3:31The next event, the Boston 10K, will take place on June 23.
- 3:41Now on to sports.
- 3:43The NBA is nearing a $76 billion TV deal with NBC, Amazon, and ESPN, which would span 11
- 3:52years and significantly increase the league's media revenue.
- 3:56This deal marks a pivotal moment for the media and sports industries, highlighting the immense
- 4:02value of sports rights.
- 4:04NBC, Amazon, and ESPN are set to benefit from streaming and traditional broadcasts.
- 4:12These agreements could shape the future of sports broadcasting and media mergers, impacting
- 4:17the industry landscape profoundly.
- 4:20In local sports, the Red Sox at home beat the Braves 9-0.
- 4:27Devers had a monster day with two home runs and three runs batted in, and the Vettas went
- 4:33seven innings, allowing one hit with nine strikeouts.
- 4:38And tonight.
- 4:40The Sox are on the road in Chicago to take on the White Sox.
- 4:45Buckle up, folks.
- 4:46It's finally here.
- 4:47It's game one of the NBA finals.
- 4:50The Celtics are at home, taking on the Mavericks.
- 4:54Tip-off is at 8.30.
- 4:58In top news, the debate over breakfast importance continues among health experts.
- 5:04Dr. Emily Cooper emphasizes breakfast to prevent low blood sugar and improve mood, suggesting
- 5:11that even a sugary breakfast is better than none.
- 5:14Dr. Jonathan Roseanne focuses on overall diet quality, not timing, highlighting the benefits
- 5:22of a nutrient-rich diet.
- 5:24For children and teens, breakfast aids learning and behavior.
- 5:29Intermittent fasting, often skipping breakfast, shows health benefits but remains controversial.
- 5:35Ultimately, personal preference and listening to your body are key in deciding whether to
- 5:41eat breakfast.
- 5:44In business news, James Rogozinski founded WallStreetBets on Reddit in 2012, transforming
- 5:52his personal boredom and dissatisfaction into a cultural phenomenon.
- 5:58Finally a board office worker turned options trader, Rogozinski created the forum to share
- 6:03high-risk trading strategies.
- 6:06The community exploded in popularity, especially during the GameStop frenzy of 2021, attracting
- 6:13millions of young traders disillusioned with traditional finance.
- 6:18WallStreetBets symbolizes a rebellion against conventional investing, blending dark humor
- 6:23with risky trades, and reshaping the financial landscape.
- 6:28Today young traders continue to engage deeply with the markets, driven by a mix of curiosity,
- 6:35rebellion and the desire for financial empowerment.
- 6:39In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $71,000, Ethereum is nearing $3,800, and Solana
- 6:49is $172.
- 6:53Moving on to a more local vibe.
- 6:56In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
- 7:02to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
- 7:06Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
- 7:11Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
- 7:17and elevating mental well-being.
- 7:20Integrated research affirms its benefits.
- 7:23So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
- 7:28With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
- 7:34tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
- 7:38And now back to the show.
- 7:41Let's talk science.
- 7:44Its biodiversity is under threat, with about 2,000 native species at risk of extinction.
- 7:51Among these is the Southern Cassowary, a 5-foot tall, flightless bird known for its razor-sharp
- 7:57talons.
- 7:59Conservation efforts are ongoing, including increased funding and habitat protection,
- 8:04but challenges remain.
- 8:07The Southern Cassowary plays a crucial role in seed dispersal vital for rainforest health.
- 8:13Despite new government plans, conservationists worry it may not be enough to protect these
- 8:19velociraptor-like birds and Australia's unique wildlife.
- 8:24And in entertainment news, James Gunn's Superman is set to rejuvenate the man of steel's
- 8:33cinematic presence in 2025.
- 8:36The film will explore Superman's early days in Metropolis, balancing his Kryptonian heritage
- 8:42with his life on Earth.
- 8:45David Kornswitz stars as Clark Kent, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane.
- 8:51The cast also includes Hedy Gathegie, Nathan Fillion, and Nicholas Holt as Lex Luthor.
- 8:58Gunn aims to create an interconnected DC universe, bringing a fresh take on the iconic hero.
- 9:06Superman hits theaters on July 11, 2025.
- 9:11Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
- 9:16And today, our quote comes from the Irish poet Oscar Wilde.
- 9:22He said,
- 9:23If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well.
- 9:27If it is worth having, it is worth waiting for.
- 9:31If it is worth attaining, it is worth fighting for.
- 9:35If it is worth experiencing, it is worth putting aside time for.
- 9:40And that's a wrap for this morning.
- 9:43You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
- 9:49with local news and the weather reports.
- 9:52Have an amazing day my good friends.
- 9:55We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.