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Red Sox, Boston Weather, Timberwolves vs Mavericks, T-Mobil & US Cellular, MoviePass · 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 29th.
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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 71 years ago, today in 1953.
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  Following numerous failed attempts by others, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the
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  first climbers to reach the peak of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world,
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  at nearly 30,000 feet.
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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 sunny and feels like 61 degrees, with 7 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 8.12 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.10.
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  It looks like we're in for a slight chance of patchy showers most of the day before 3.
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  But it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 77 and wind of 7 mile per hour.
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  Tonight.
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  A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 56 and wind of 9 mile per
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  hour.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday will be at 10.30 with a
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  high tide at 4.45.
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  The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 59 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 and a high near 65 degrees.
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  A chance of showers continues Thursday night.
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  Friday and Saturday will be mostly sunny and warmer, with highs in the low 70s.
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  Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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  This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Ansonides.
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  Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Ansonides 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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  Any morning send you.
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  In local news, the Steamship Authority faces a staffing shortage that could impact summer
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  ferry services to Martha's Vineyard in Nantucket.
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  Despite operating with minimal staff, any absences could cause delays.
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  Local residents, like Andy Palmer, rely on timely ferries for critical appointments.
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  The hiring crunch stems from a lack of mariners and retirements.
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  Efforts to address the issue include seeking affordable housing solutions to alleviate
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  the labor supply shortage, as discussed by Kate Codd Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Neitzweetsey.
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  Now on to sports.
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  The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 105-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game
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  4 of the Western Conference Finals, preventing a sweep.
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  Carl Anthony Towns led a late surge, finishing with 25 points and 5 rebounds.
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  Anthony Edwards contributed 29 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists.
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  Despite Luka Donsik's triple-double, the Mavericks fell short.
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  The Timberwolves, still trailing three games to one in the series, will host Game 5 in
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  Minneapolis on Thursday, aiming to continue their comeback and make NBA history by winning
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  three consecutive games.
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  In local sports, the Red Sox on the road beat the Orioles 8-3.
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  And tonight, the Sox and Orioles close out the series at 7.35.
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  And top news, nearly 2 million bottles of Fiji Natural Artesian water sold on Amazon
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  have been recalled due to manganese and bacterial concerns.
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  The recall effects bottles sold between February 1 and March 3, 2024, with production dates
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  in November 2023.
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  The FDA classified this as a Class 3 recall, indicating it is not likely to cause adverse
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  health effects.
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  Consumers should dispose of the affected water and contact Fiji Water for a refund.
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  Despite the recall, Fiji Water assures there are no ongoing health risks.
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  In business news, T-Mobile is set to acquire U.S. Cellular's wireless business for $4.4
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  billion, including $2 billion in debt assumption.
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  This deal will expand T-Mobile's coverage, especially in rural areas where 40% of U.S.
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  Cellular's customers reside.
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  The acquisition includes the lease of space on over 2,100 towers, but excludes most of
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  U.S. Cellular's wireless spectrum.
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  The deal, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close by mid-2025.
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  Analysts see this as a positive move for both companies, offering T-Mobile growth opportunities
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  and relieving U.S. Cellular of its financial burdens.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $69,000, Ethereum is $3,800, and Solana is
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  $172.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working
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  with a national Pilates studio 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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  PayPal is developing an ad network leveraging customer transaction data from PayPal and
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  Venmo.
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  This platform will utilize purchase information and spending habits to target ads effectively.
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  Led by Mark Grether, former VP of Uber Advertising, the initiative aims to help merchants boost
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  sales by offering personalized product suggestions.
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  Although PayPal will collect data by default, customers can opt out.
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  The company promises transparent privacy controls.
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  This move follows similar strategies by Facebook, JP Morgan Chase, and Visa, who also use transaction
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  data for targeted advertising.
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  And in entertainment news, the HBO documentary MoviePass, Movie Crash explores the rise and
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  fall of MoviePass, the movie ticket subscription service that once allowed users to see unlimited
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  movies for just $10 a month.
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  The film reveals how the company's unsustainable business model led to its bankruptcy in 2019.
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  It features interviews with subscribers, including a young woman who fondly recalls the service,
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  and delves into the controversial roles of former executives Ted Farnsworth and Mitch
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  Lowe, who face fraud charges.
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  The documentary combines animation and archival footage to tell this cautionary tale of ambition
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  and mismanagement.
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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 American animator, film producer and entrepreneur Walter
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  Elias Disney.
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  He said, the way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
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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.