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Cape Sharks, Jalen Brown, Ethereum, Scarlett Johansson, Spotify · 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 Friday, May 24th.
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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 141 years ago, today, in 1883.
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  The Brooklyn Bridge opened.
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  A brilliant feat of 19th century engineering, it spans the East River, connecting Brooklyn
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  to Manhattan.
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  The bridge was designed by civil engineer John Augustus Roebling.
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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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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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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.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Jalen Brown scored 40 points to lead the Celtics to a 126 to 110 victory over the Indiana Pacers
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  in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals, giving them a two-game series lead.
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  Brown's performance, along with key contributions from Jason Tatum and Derek White, secured
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  the win.
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  The Celtics, still without Christophe's Porzingis, could potentially sweep the series.
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  For the Pacers, Stargard Tyrese Halliburton exited with a hamstring injury, leaving Pascal
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  Siakam to lead with 28 points.
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  Game three is scheduled for Saturday at 8.30 Eastern.
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  In local sports.
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  The Red Sox are at home to take on the Brewers.
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  In top news.
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  When it comes to exceptional air travel, some airlines truly stand out.
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  Delta Airlines tops the list for overall excellence, known for stellar customer service and reduced
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  passenger complaints.
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  American Airlines flagship first offers the best domestic business class experience with
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  exclusive perks.
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  For international business class, Qatar Airways' suit delivers unmatched luxury.
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  United Airlines leads in diversity and sustainability, showcasing commitment to equity and environmental
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  goals.
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  Turkish Airlines impresses with lavish amenity kits and top-tier in-flight food, while Southwest
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  Airlines provides reliable budget travel.
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  Delta also excels in main cabin comfort with its modern fleet.
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  In business news.
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  The SEC has approved the first U.S. exchange traded funds for Ether, allowing mainstream
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  investors to trade this cryptocurrency like stocks or mutual funds.
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  This surprising move enables the trading of spot Ether ETS, boosting accessibility for
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  investors.
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  Major asset managers like BlackRock and Fidelity are set to launch these funds pending further
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  approvals.
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  The decision marks a shift from SEC Chair Gary Jensler's previous stance on crypto regulation
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  and suggests the potential openness to other cryptocurrency-backed funds, despite some
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  opposition citing Ether's volatility and susceptibility to fraud.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $68,000.
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  Ethereum is $3,800.
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  And Solana is $171.
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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 tech.
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  Spotify's decision to break its Carthing devices on December 9 has left owners frustrated,
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  as the company offers no refunds or trade-in options.
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  Carthing, initially launched in 2021, was designed to enhance in-car Spotify use, but
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  required a Spotify Premium subscription and a connected phone, making it seem redundant.
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  Despite halting production in 2022, Spotify continued to sell the device.
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  Users are now pleading for the company to open-source the device to avoid e-waste, but
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  Spotify has not responded to these requests, citing their initial goal of understanding
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  in-car listening habits.
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  And in entertainment news, Scarlett Johansson's dispute with OpenAI highlights Hollywood's
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  concerns over AI's impact on intellectual property.
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  After declining to voice an AI assistant, Johansson was shocked to hear a voice eerily
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  similar to hers in OpenAI's demo.
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  This prompted legal action and demands for transparency.
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  OpenAI denies mimicking Johansson's voice, yet halted using the voice amidst the controversy.
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  The incident underscores the need for clear regulations and consent regarding the use
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  of artist likenesses in AI, as Hollywood grapples with a rapid advancement of generative AI
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  technologies.
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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 engineer who designed the Brooklyn Bridge, John Augustus
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  Roebling.
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  He said,
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  It will no longer suit the spirit of the present age to pronounce an undertaking impracticable.
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  Nothing is impracticable which is within the scope of natural laws.
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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.