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Amazons $143B, Bruins Overtime, Biden Tax Credits, Shogun · 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 Wednesday, May 1st.
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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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  At first, you'll be interested to know, 33 years ago, today, in 1991, American baseball
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  player Ricky Henderson stole the 939th base of his career, surpassing Lou Brock's MLB
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  record.
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  Then in 2001, he also set the record for most career run score.
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  He finished his career with 1,406 steals.
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  Ricky got some speed.
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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 43 degrees, with 8 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 7.44, and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.37.
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  It looks like we're in for a chance of showers, mainly before 7 a.m., with some patchy fog.
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  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53 and wind around 9 mile per hour.
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  Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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  Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday will be just after 12 a.m.,
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  with a high tide just before 6 p.m.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 49 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Thursday will be partly sunny, with a chance of showers mainly between 10 a.m. and 1, with
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  a high near 65 degrees.
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  Friday and Saturday will be mostly cloudy and cooler, with heists in the mid to upper
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  50s.
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  A chance of showers returns Sunday and continues into Sunday night.
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  Monday turns partly sunny and much warmer, with a high near 72.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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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.
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  The Independent Film Festival Boston, now in its 21st year, celebrates eclectic cinema
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  with a strong sense of community.
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  This year the festival features 39 films and 55 shorts from around the globe, showing across
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  various iconic venues in greater Boston from May 1st through May 8th.
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  The festival is more than just film screenings.
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  It's a communal experience, where moviegoers can connect over shared stories and experiences.
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  You can get more detailed info by visiting WBRU.com for specific showtimes at the Somerville
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  Theatre, the Brattle Theatre, and the Coolidge Corner Theatre.
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  Now on to sports.
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  In a thrilling NBA playoff game at Madison Square Garden, Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia
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  76ers to a critical 112-106 overtime victory against the New York Knicks.
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  Maxey scored a staggering 46 points, including pivotal three-pointers in the closing seconds
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  of regulation, to force overtime.
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  This win was crucial as it prevented the 76ers from being eliminated from the playoffs.
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  The series now returns to Philadelphia for Game 6, with the Knicks leading the series
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  3-2.
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  Maxey's performance overshadowed strong efforts by Knicks' Jalen Brunson, who scored
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  40 points.
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  In local sports, the Red Sox at home beat the Giants 4-0, and the Bruins at home for
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  Game 5 lost to the Maple Leafs in overtime 2-1.
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  And tonight, the Sox are at home for Game 2 of the three-game series against the Giants.
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  And the Celtics are at home for Game 5 against the Heat.
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  In top news, the Biden administration introduced a tax credit system to encourage the production
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  of sustainable aviation fuels, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the airline industry.
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  Authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act, these incentives are designed to promote the
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  use of agricultural crops in fuel production, adhering to climate-smart agricultural practices.
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  The initiative is a significant step towards decarbonizing a sector traditionally challenging
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  to make eco-friendly, with producers eligible for up to $1.75 per gallon in credits, depending
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  on the emission reductions achieved.
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  In business news, Amazon's Q1 advertising revenue soared to nearly $12 billion, a 24%
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  increase from the previous year, driven significantly by integrating commercials into its Prime Video
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  Service.
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  This strategic move, expanding ad presence in markets worldwide, notably boosted financial
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  results, surpassing the anticipated revenue.
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  CEO Andy Jassy highlighted the early success of streaming TV ads and the ongoing enhancement
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  of Prime Video's content portfolio, which includes high-profile projects like NFL games
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  and the Lord of the Rings series.
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  This growth in ad revenue is part of a broader surge in Amazon's overall performance, with
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  total Q1 revenue hitting a record $143 billion.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $60,000.
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  Ethereum is $3,000.
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  And Solana is $126.
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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.
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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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  Researchers have developed a novel type of plastic embedded with bacterial spores that
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  can digest the material once it's discarded, potentially offering a new solution to the
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  persistent problem of plastic waste.
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  By incorporating spores of Bacillus subtilis, a soil bacterium, into thermoplastic polyurethane,
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  the material remains intact during use, but begins to degrade when exposed to conducive
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  environmental conditions in landfills or composts.
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  This approach not only helps in managing plastic waste, but also surprisingly enhances the
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  strength of the plastic, making it tougher than conventional plastics.
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  And in entertainment news, Shogun has captivated audiences, emerging as a standout in the realm
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  of hour-long dramas amidst a trend towards shorter formats.
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  Its extensive use of Japanese dialogue demands undivided attention from viewers, distinguishing
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  it from many modern series that accommodate multitasking.
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  This characteristic not only enhances engagement, but aligns with its intricate storytelling,
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  reminiscent of prestige TB classics known for their demanding narrative depth.
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  As it breaks viewing records, Shogun not only showcases the growing appeal of non-English
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  programming in America, but also reinforces the power of focused, immersive television
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  experiences.
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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 Ricky Henderson, the all-time leading bass stealer.
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  Luke Brock was the symbol of great bass stealing.
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  But today, I'm the greatest of all time.
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  Thank you.
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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.