1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,960 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston. 2 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:11,600 I'm your host Melissa and it's Monday, April 29th. 3 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:16,000 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into 4 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:23,320 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,320 --> 00:00:30,440 But first, you'll be interested to know 70 years ago, today in 1954. 6 00:00:30,440 --> 00:00:35,200 Comedian Jerry Seinfeld, whose television show Seinfeld was a landmark of American 7 00:00:35,200 --> 00:00:40,920 pop culture in the late 20th century, was born in Brooklyn, New York. 8 00:00:40,920 --> 00:00:43,040 Happy birthday, Jerry. 9 00:00:43,040 --> 00:00:44,760 So now you know. 10 00:00:44,760 --> 00:00:47,880 And now you know what time it is. 11 00:00:47,880 --> 00:00:50,620 It's time for the weather report. 12 00:00:50,620 --> 00:00:53,120 In the Boston area. 13 00:00:53,120 --> 00:00:59,460 This morning it's sunny and feels like 32 degrees, with 6 mile per hour wind. 14 00:00:59,460 --> 00:01:06,000 The sunset will take place at 742 and it will rise again tomorrow at 540. 15 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:11,720 It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day, with a high near 67 and wind of 7 to 16 00:01:11,720 --> 00:01:16,200 11 mile per hour, with gusts as high as 21. 17 00:01:16,200 --> 00:01:18,080 Tonight. 18 00:01:18,080 --> 00:01:21,600 Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. 19 00:01:21,600 --> 00:01:26,600 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Monday will be at 10 a.m. with a 20 00:01:26,600 --> 00:01:30,360 high tide just before 5 p.m. 21 00:01:30,360 --> 00:01:38,160 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 47 degrees for the water temperature. 22 00:01:38,160 --> 00:01:40,080 Looking ahead in the weather. 23 00:01:40,080 --> 00:01:45,520 Tuesday will be partly sunny and cool with a high near 53 degrees. 24 00:01:45,520 --> 00:01:50,360 Showers are likely Tuesday night and continue into Wednesday morning. 25 00:01:50,360 --> 00:01:54,360 Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 52. 26 00:01:54,360 --> 00:01:59,600 Thursday will be mostly sunny and much warmer with a high near 67. 27 00:01:59,600 --> 00:02:04,920 Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 71 and breezy conditions. 28 00:02:04,920 --> 00:02:07,880 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 29 00:02:07,880 --> 00:02:12,840 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 30 00:02:12,840 --> 00:02:19,980 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 31 00:02:19,980 --> 00:02:22,760 for culinary delights. 32 00:02:22,760 --> 00:02:28,320 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 33 00:02:28,320 --> 00:02:33,080 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 34 00:02:33,080 --> 00:02:37,080 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 35 00:02:37,080 --> 00:02:40,520 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 36 00:02:40,520 --> 00:02:43,980 Sunny mornings send you. 37 00:02:43,980 --> 00:02:45,960 In local news. 38 00:02:45,960 --> 00:02:51,360 In the movie Challengers, filmed primarily in eastern Massachusetts, location manager 39 00:02:51,360 --> 00:02:57,320 Mark Fitzgerald masterfully disguised Boston as various US locales. 40 00:02:57,320 --> 00:03:03,500 The movie features Zendaya Aztashi, a tennis player turned coach, who navigates professional 41 00:03:03,500 --> 00:03:09,400 and personal challenges with her husband art, played by Mike Faist. 42 00:03:09,400 --> 00:03:13,440 Fitzgerald's strategic selection of local sites transformed them into settings across 43 00:03:13,440 --> 00:03:19,440 the nation, from tennis courts to prestigious universities, without locals recognizing their 44 00:03:19,440 --> 00:03:22,300 own neighborhoods on screen. 45 00:03:22,300 --> 00:03:27,280 This meticulous location work contributed to the film's immersive storytelling, making 46 00:03:27,280 --> 00:03:35,460 national landmarks out of familiar places. 47 00:03:35,460 --> 00:03:37,600 Now on to sports. 48 00:03:37,600 --> 00:03:42,280 In Sunday's NBA playoff action, the New York Knicks tightened their grip on the series 49 00:03:42,280 --> 00:03:50,720 against the Philadelphia 76ers, with a 97-92 victory, taking the 3-1 lead. 50 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:55,760 The Knicks defense shown, particularly in the fourth quarter, were strategic adjustments 51 00:03:55,760 --> 00:03:59,000 and relentless efforts stymied the Sixers. 52 00:03:59,000 --> 00:04:05,680 Meanwhile, the LA Clippers equalized their series with the Dallas Mavericks at 2-2 after 53 00:04:05,680 --> 00:04:11,320 a dramatic 116-111 win. 54 00:04:11,320 --> 00:04:17,280 Despite Dallas nearly overcoming a 31-point deficit, Clippers stars Paul George and James 55 00:04:17,280 --> 00:04:22,960 Harden clutch pivotal points late in the game to secure the victory. 56 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:28,760 Both series have showcased intense competition and pivotal performances as teams vie for 57 00:04:28,760 --> 00:04:30,560 advancement. 58 00:04:30,560 --> 00:04:37,920 In local sports, the Red Sox at home beat the Cubs 5-4. 59 00:04:37,920 --> 00:04:43,400 And tonight, the Celtics are on the road in Miami to take on the Heat in game four. 60 00:04:43,400 --> 00:04:48,040 The Seas lead the series two games to one. 61 00:04:48,040 --> 00:04:54,960 In top news, Mexico's manufacturing sector is gaining momentum as companies seek alternatives 62 00:04:54,960 --> 00:04:57,800 to Chinese supply chains. 63 00:04:57,800 --> 00:05:03,080 This strategy, known as nearshoring, involves relocating production closer to the United 64 00:05:03,080 --> 00:05:09,040 States to enhance supply chain resilience amidst geopolitical uncertainties. 65 00:05:09,040 --> 00:05:15,720 Notably, Mexico has surpassed China as the top U.S. exporter, a shift driven by factors 66 00:05:15,720 --> 00:05:20,040 such as lower labor costs and geographic proximity. 67 00:05:20,040 --> 00:05:27,600 Additionally, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement enhances trade efficiency across North America. 68 00:05:27,600 --> 00:05:33,560 However, there are complexities, such as potential tariffs circumvention by Chinese companies 69 00:05:33,560 --> 00:05:38,680 using Mexico as a transshipment point to the U.S. despite these challenges. 70 00:05:38,680 --> 00:05:44,180 The move towards Mexican manufacturing is creating significant opportunities for long-term 71 00:05:44,180 --> 00:05:52,000 economic growth in regions like Monterrey, signaling a robust future for the sector. 72 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:58,880 In business news, the price of Bitcoin saw a decline following a decision by the Depository 73 00:05:58,880 --> 00:06:05,680 Trust and Clearing Corporation, known as the DTCC, to not accept cryptocurrency-linked 74 00:06:05,680 --> 00:06:14,360 ETS as collateral or extend loans against them, starting April 30, 2024. 75 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:19,700 This ruling impacts the financial stability and credit assessment of these ETS within 76 00:06:19,700 --> 00:06:25,960 the clearing and settlement services provided by the DTCC. 77 00:06:25,960 --> 00:06:31,500 Despite this, the broader impact on the market may be minimal as individual brokerage firms 78 00:06:31,500 --> 00:06:36,400 can still invest as they please based on their risk preferences. 79 00:06:36,400 --> 00:06:41,880 This decision comes even as the Bitcoin exchange trade funds in the U.S. have seen a surge 80 00:06:41,880 --> 00:06:48,240 in institutional interest, amassing over $12 billion in assets under management in only 81 00:06:48,240 --> 00:06:50,360 a few months. 82 00:06:50,360 --> 00:06:55,640 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $63,000. 83 00:06:55,640 --> 00:06:59,280 Ethereum is $3,200. 84 00:06:59,280 --> 00:07:04,640 And Solana is $136. 85 00:07:04,640 --> 00:07:07,040 Moving on to a more local vibe. 86 00:07:07,040 --> 00:07:13,640 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 87 00:07:13,640 --> 00:07:17,880 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 88 00:07:17,880 --> 00:07:22,160 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 89 00:07:22,160 --> 00:07:28,200 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 90 00:07:28,200 --> 00:07:31,480 and elevating mental well-being. 91 00:07:31,480 --> 00:07:34,680 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 92 00:07:34,680 --> 00:07:38,920 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 93 00:07:38,920 --> 00:07:45,240 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 94 00:07:45,240 --> 00:07:49,200 tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 95 00:07:49,200 --> 00:07:52,720 And now, back to the show. 96 00:07:52,720 --> 00:07:55,360 Let's talk tech. 97 00:07:55,360 --> 00:08:01,440 Apple is reportedly intensifying discussions with OpenAI about integrating chatbot technology 98 00:08:01,440 --> 00:08:05,360 into iOS 18, according to Bloomberg. 99 00:08:05,360 --> 00:08:10,300 This news comes as Apple also explores other potential partnerships, including one with 100 00:08:10,300 --> 00:08:13,840 Google for its Gemini technology. 101 00:08:13,840 --> 00:08:18,640 These talks are part of a broader initiative by Apple to enhance the AI capabilities of 102 00:08:18,640 --> 00:08:24,880 its devices, possibly including upgrades to Siri that would improve its contextual understanding 103 00:08:24,880 --> 00:08:26,920 capabilities. 104 00:08:26,920 --> 00:08:31,280 The outcomes of these discussions might be unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developers 105 00:08:31,280 --> 00:08:36,480 Conference in June, where AI is expected to be a major theme. 106 00:08:36,480 --> 00:08:46,200 And in entertainment news, Dune, Heart 2, and Godzilla vs Kong, both Warner Brothers 107 00:08:46,200 --> 00:08:53,120 collaborations with Legendary Entertainment, have hit significant box office milestones. 108 00:08:53,120 --> 00:09:03,280 Dune has amassed $700 million globally, with $422 million from overseas, and $278 million 109 00:09:03,280 --> 00:09:05,280 domestically. 110 00:09:05,280 --> 00:09:14,680 Meanwhile, Godzilla vs Kong has achieved a worldwide total of $504 million, with $324 111 00:09:14,680 --> 00:09:22,040 million from international markets, and $176 million domestically. 112 00:09:22,040 --> 00:09:26,520 These successes contribute to Warner Brothers' strong performance this year, leading the 113 00:09:26,520 --> 00:09:34,480 studio to a total of just under $2 billion in global receipts, at a market-leading position. 114 00:09:34,480 --> 00:09:41,800 New releases include Furiosa, A Mad Max Saga, and Sequels to Barbie, and Beetlejuice. 115 00:09:41,800 --> 00:09:48,200 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 116 00:09:48,200 --> 00:09:53,360 And today, in honor of Jerry's birthday, our quote comes from the great comedian and 117 00:09:53,360 --> 00:09:57,680 creator of one of the best sitcoms of all time. 118 00:09:57,680 --> 00:09:59,400 Anne Seinfeld said, 119 00:09:59,400 --> 00:10:13,240 Dogs are the leaders of the planet. 120 00:10:13,240 --> 00:10:15,960 And that's a wrap for this morning. 121 00:10:15,960 --> 00:10:22,360 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos, 122 00:10:22,360 --> 00:10:24,600 with local news and the weather reports. 123 00:10:24,600 --> 00:10:30,920 Have an amazing day, my good friends, we'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny 124 00:10:30,920 --> 00:10:57,920 Mornings in Boston.