Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Monday, April 29th.
Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into
some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment.
But first, you'll be interested to know 70 years ago, today in 1954.
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, whose television show Seinfeld was a landmark of American
pop culture in the late 20th century, was born in Brooklyn, New York.
Happy birthday, Jerry.
So now you know.
And now you know what time it is.
It's time for the weather report.
In the Boston area.
This morning it's sunny and feels like 32 degrees, with 6 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 742 and it will rise again tomorrow at 540.
It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day, with a high near 67 and wind of 7 to
11 mile per hour, with gusts as high as 21.
Tonight.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Monday will be at 10 a.m. with a
high tide just before 5 p.m.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 47 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Tuesday will be partly sunny and cool with a high near 53 degrees.
Showers are likely Tuesday night and continue into Wednesday morning.
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 52.
Thursday will be mostly sunny and much warmer with a high near 67.
Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 71 and breezy conditions.
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In local news.
In the movie Challengers, filmed primarily in eastern Massachusetts, location manager
Mark Fitzgerald masterfully disguised Boston as various US locales.
The movie features Zendaya Aztashi, a tennis player turned coach, who navigates professional
and personal challenges with her husband art, played by Mike Faist.
Fitzgerald's strategic selection of local sites transformed them into settings across
the nation, from tennis courts to prestigious universities, without locals recognizing their
own neighborhoods on screen.
This meticulous location work contributed to the film's immersive storytelling, making
national landmarks out of familiar places.
Now on to sports.
In Sunday's NBA playoff action, the New York Knicks tightened their grip on the series
against the Philadelphia 76ers, with a 97-92 victory, taking the 3-1 lead.
The Knicks defense shown, particularly in the fourth quarter, were strategic adjustments
and relentless efforts stymied the Sixers.
Meanwhile, the LA Clippers equalized their series with the Dallas Mavericks at 2-2 after
a dramatic 116-111 win.
Despite Dallas nearly overcoming a 31-point deficit, Clippers stars Paul George and James
Harden clutch pivotal points late in the game to secure the victory.
Both series have showcased intense competition and pivotal performances as teams vie for
advancement.
In local sports, the Red Sox at home beat the Cubs 5-4.
And tonight, the Celtics are on the road in Miami to take on the Heat in game four.
The Seas lead the series two games to one.
In top news, Mexico's manufacturing sector is gaining momentum as companies seek alternatives
to Chinese supply chains.
This strategy, known as nearshoring, involves relocating production closer to the United
States to enhance supply chain resilience amidst geopolitical uncertainties.
Notably, Mexico has surpassed China as the top U.S. exporter, a shift driven by factors
such as lower labor costs and geographic proximity.
Additionally, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement enhances trade efficiency across North America.
However, there are complexities, such as potential tariffs circumvention by Chinese companies
using Mexico as a transshipment point to the U.S. despite these challenges.
The move towards Mexican manufacturing is creating significant opportunities for long-term
economic growth in regions like Monterrey, signaling a robust future for the sector.
In business news, the price of Bitcoin saw a decline following a decision by the Depository
Trust and Clearing Corporation, known as the DTCC, to not accept cryptocurrency-linked
ETS as collateral or extend loans against them, starting April 30, 2024.
This ruling impacts the financial stability and credit assessment of these ETS within
the clearing and settlement services provided by the DTCC.
Despite this, the broader impact on the market may be minimal as individual brokerage firms
can still invest as they please based on their risk preferences.
This decision comes even as the Bitcoin exchange trade funds in the U.S. have seen a surge
in institutional interest, amassing over $12 billion in assets under management in only
a few months.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $63,000.
Ethereum is $3,200.
And Solana is $136.
Moving on to a more local vibe.
In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
and elevating mental well-being.
Scientific research affirms its benefits.
So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now, back to the show.
Let's talk tech.
Apple is reportedly intensifying discussions with OpenAI about integrating chatbot technology
into iOS 18, according to Bloomberg.
This news comes as Apple also explores other potential partnerships, including one with
Google for its Gemini technology.
These talks are part of a broader initiative by Apple to enhance the AI capabilities of
its devices, possibly including upgrades to Siri that would improve its contextual understanding
capabilities.
The outcomes of these discussions might be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers
Conference in June, where AI is expected to be a major theme.
And in entertainment news, Dune, Heart 2, and Godzilla vs Kong, both Warner Brothers
collaborations with Legendary Entertainment, have hit significant box office milestones.
Dune has amassed $700 million globally, with $422 million from overseas, and $278 million
domestically.
Meanwhile, Godzilla vs Kong has achieved a worldwide total of $504 million, with $324
million from international markets, and $176 million domestically.
These successes contribute to Warner Brothers' strong performance this year, leading the
studio to a total of just under $2 billion in global receipts, at a market-leading position.
New releases include Furiosa, A Mad Max Saga, and Sequels to Barbie, and Beetlejuice.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, in honor of Jerry's birthday, our quote comes from the great comedian and
creator of one of the best sitcoms of all time.
Anne Seinfeld said,
Dogs are the leaders of the planet.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
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with local news and the weather reports.
Have an amazing day, my good friends, we'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny
Mornings in Boston.