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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, June 5th.

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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 91 years ago, today in 1933.

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The United States abandoned the gold standard, a system where currency is backed by gold.

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This move came after Congress nullified creditors' rights to demand gold payments.

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The decision followed bank failures during the Great Depression, leading to public gold

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hoarding.

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Shortly after taking office, President Roosevelt enacted measures to prevent bank runs and

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halted gold payments.

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These actions aimed to combat the economic downturn by inflating the money supply, drawing

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inspiration from Britain's earlier move off the gold standard in 1931.

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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 mostly sunny and feels like 62 degrees, with 7 mile per hour wind.

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The sunset will take place at 817, and it will rise again tomorrow at 507.

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It looks like we're in for a slight chance of showers before 9 a.m.

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Then mostly sunny, with a high near 88 and wind of 8 to 11 mile per hour, with gusts

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as high as 21.

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Tonight.

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They'll be rainy, with a low around 65.

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For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Wednesday will be just after 11,

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with a low tide at 445.

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The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.

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Looking ahead in the weather.

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Expect a chance of showers starting Thursday, continuing through the weekend.

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This will be around 75, with lows in the 60s.

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Thunderstorms are possible Thursday and Friday night.

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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, a flamingo was spotted on Cape Cod, a rare event for Massachusetts.

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If verified as wild, it would be the first American flamingo confirmed in the state.

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The bird seen wading offshore might be the same one recently spotted on Long Island.

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Typically found in Florida, its northern presence is likely due to displacement by a hurricane.

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The Massachusetts Avian Records Committee will determine its wild status.

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This sighting follows a recent orca appearance in Cape Cod waters.

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Now on to sports.

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Christian McCaffrey signed a two-year extension with the 49ers, making him the highest paid

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running back through 2027.

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At a press conference, McCaffrey expressed his excitement about staying with the team

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and highlighted the broader impact of his deal.

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He emphasized the importance of valuing running backs, hoping this contract sets a new standard

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for their compensation.

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While the full impact remains to be seen, McCaffrey's extension could influence future

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contracts for other running backs, benefiting the position lead-wide.

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In local sports, the Red Sox at home lost to the Braves 8 to 3.

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And tonight, they conclude the series with Pavetta facing Schwellen.

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In top news, the FBI, known more for law enforcement than entrepreneurship, actually ran its own

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cell phone company called Anom as part of a massive sting operation called Operation

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Trojan Shield.

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For three years, Anom's encrypted phones were used by criminals who unknowingly had

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their messages read by the FBI.

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This operation led to over 500 arrests in 2021.

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Journalist Joseph Cox's book, Darkwire, details this unprecedented operation, which

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Netflix is adapting.

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The sting has raised significant concerns about the security of encrypted communications

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and the potential for similar future operations.

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In business news, on June 3, a data glitch caused Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway

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shares to plummet to $185 each, a 99% discount from over $620,000.

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Traders who bought these shares at the rock bottom price will have their trades canceled

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by the New York Stock Exchange.

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The issue linked to a problem at Consolidated Tape Association lasted about an hour and

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a half.

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Other impacted stocks include Chipotle, Barrick Gold, and GameStop.

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Despite the glitch, Berkshire Hathaway shares closed at over $631,000, unaffected by the

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error.

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Well, it sounds like someone was affected by the error.

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In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $71,000.

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Ethereum is nearing $3,800.

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And Solana is $173.

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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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On Tuesday, FDA advisors overwhelmingly voted against approving MDMA for PTSD therapy, citing

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numerous trial flaws.

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Despite initial positive results, experts found significant issues, including unblinded

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trials and missing data on MDMA's biological and cardiovascular effects.

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Concerns were also raised about the psychotherapy technique used, linked to dubious new age

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practices.

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Accusations of data manipulation further tainted the trial's validity.

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While the FDA often follows its advisors' recommendations, it will make its final decision

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after completing its investigation into these allegations.

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And in entertainment news, Elizabeth Warren criticizes Ticketmaster and Live Nation for

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monopolistic practices that harm artists, venues, and consumers.

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The DOJ's antitrust lawsuit highlights how the 2009 merger created a powerful entity

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controlling most U.S. concert promotions and ticket sales, leading to exorbitant fees and

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limited competition.

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The lawsuit aims to break up the monopoly, restoring competition, and potentially lowering

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ticket prices.

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Despite facing legal action, Ticketmaster is heavily lobbying Congress to maintain its

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dominance.

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This move could significantly impact the live entertainment industry, fostering more equitable

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practices and better experiences for audiences.

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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 32nd President of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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He said,

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In politics, nothing happens by accident.

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If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.

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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.