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Boston Celtics, Heat Wave, Trump Crypto, Batteries, Muppets. · 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 Tuesday, June 18th.
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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.
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  It's International Sushi Day.
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  Sushi doesn't mean raw fish, it refers to vinegared rice, served with various toppings.
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  Originating as a preservation method, fermented rice stored fish for up to a year in a dish
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  called nere sushi.
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  By the 16th century, namanare sushi introduced vinegared rice, which was consumed rather
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  than discarded.
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  In the Edo period, the quick preparation of nijiri sushi became popular, with seafood
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  from Edo Bay.
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  Sushi master Masayoshi Kazato highlights these historical developments, sharing his expertise
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  and dedication to spreading sushi knowledge worldwide.
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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 partly cloudy and feels like 69 degrees, with 8 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 8.24 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.07.
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  It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a high near 84 and west wind around 8 mile
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  per hour.
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  Tonight.
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  Mostly clear with a low around 66.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Tuesday will be at 9.30 a.m. with
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  a low tide at 3.15.
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  The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 63 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Wednesday will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97 and southwest wind, 7 to 9 mile per
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  hour.
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  Thursday will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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  Friday has a chance of showers after 1 p.m. with a high near 92.
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  There is a chance of showers on Saturday and Saturday night with a high near 85.
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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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  Any morning send you.
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  In local news, Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a heat emergency in Boston from June 18 to
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  June 20 due to high temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees.
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  Cooling centers will be open at 14 Boston Youth Center locations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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  Splash pads and tools are also available citywide.
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  Residents are advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activities, and check on neighbors.
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  For more information, visit boston.gov forward slash heat or call 311.
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  Boston public schools and libraries will also provide resources to help residents stay cool.
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  Now on to sports.
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  The Boston Celtics clinched their 18th NBA championship with a 106-88 win over the Dallas
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  Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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  Jason Tatum scored 31 points while Jalen Brown added 21 and was named Finals MVP.
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  Coach Joe Mazula, the youngest to win a title in 48 years, celebrated with the team.
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  This victory breaks a 16-year title drought for the Celtics, solidifying their status
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  as the NBA's most successful franchise.
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  In local sports, the Red Sox on the road spanked the Blue Jays 7-3.
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  And tonight, they're back at it for Game 2 of the 3-game series in Toronto.
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  And top news, social media influencers face significant financial challenges, with many
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  barely getting by despite their popularity.
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  Platforms are paying less for posts, brands are more selective about partnerships, and
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  a potential TikTok ban looms.
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  Creators like Clint Brantley, despite having large followings, struggle to earn a stable
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  income.
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  Changes in platform payouts and increased competition make it harder to make a living.
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  Influencers often juggle multiple revenue streams, but unpredictable income and lack
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  of benefits add to the difficulty.
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  Despite these challenges, some creators find success through strategic partnerships and
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  niche content.
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  In business news, former president Donald Trump, who once dismissed cryptocurrencies
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  as scans, has now embraced them, seeking support from the crypto community against rivals Joe
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  Biden and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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  After meeting with Bitcoin miners, Trump declared his commitment to defending cryptocurrency
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  users and announced that his campaign will accept donations in crypto.
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  This reversal aims to attract young, tech-savvy voters and leverage the financial backing
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  of the crypto industry, despite his previous criticism of digital currencies.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $66,000, Ethereum is $3,400, and Solana is
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  $137.
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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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  Japan's TDK has announced a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, claiming
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  their new material offers an energy density of 1,000 watt-hours per liter, a hundred times
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  greater than current models.
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  This all-ceramic, oxide-based battery is designed for small devices like watches and headphones,
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  offering increased performance and safety.
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  Despite significant challenges in scaling up for larger devices like smartphones and
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  electric vehicles, TDK aims to begin shipping prototypes next year, with mass production
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  to follow, contributing significantly to the future of energy storage.
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  And in entertainment news, Ron Howard's documentary Jim Henson, Idea Man, explores the immense
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  potential Henson might have achieved in the digital age had he not passed away suddenly
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  in 1990.
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  Henson, a visionary and the creator of the Muppets, was already experimenting with technology
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  and had an insatiable drive for creativity.
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  Howard reflects on Henson's relentless ambition and the bond between Henson and Frank Oz.
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  The documentary, featuring unaired footage, underscores Henson's legacy and the precious
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  nature of creative opportunities.
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  Howard's next project is a documentary on photographer Richard Avedon.
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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 and puppeteer Jim Henson.
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  And he said,
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  Life's like a movie, write your own ending.
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  Keep believing and keep pretending.
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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.