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 Thursday, May 2nd. 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 --> 00:00:23,340 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,340 --> 00:00:26,640 But first, you'll be interested to know. 6 00:00:26,640 --> 00:00:30,440 Today is National Brothers and Sisters Day. 7 00:00:30,440 --> 00:00:35,600 It's an unofficial holiday to celebrate the special bond between siblings and a chance 8 00:00:35,600 --> 00:00:39,320 to reflect on people you've known for most of your life. 9 00:00:39,320 --> 00:00:46,000 So today, hello to my sisters, Colleen and Jennifer, and my brother, Jonathan. 10 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:50,160 Love you so much today and every day. 11 00:00:50,160 --> 00:00:51,880 So now you know. 12 00:00:51,880 --> 00:00:55,000 And now you know what time it is. 13 00:00:55,000 --> 00:00:57,760 It's time for the weather report. 14 00:00:57,760 --> 00:01:00,340 In the Boston area. 15 00:01:00,340 --> 00:01:07,100 This morning it's cloudy and feels like 43 degrees, with 8 mile per hour wind. 16 00:01:07,100 --> 00:01:14,120 The sunset will take place at 7.45 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.36. 17 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:18,560 It looks like we're in for a slight chance of showers before 10 a.m., then a chance of 18 00:01:18,560 --> 00:01:21,440 showers after 2 p.m. 19 00:01:21,440 --> 00:01:29,040 It will be a mostly cloudy day with a high near 67 and wind of 8 to 11 mile per hour. 20 00:01:29,040 --> 00:01:31,960 Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. 21 00:01:31,960 --> 00:01:40,240 Tonight, a chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. with a low around 46. 22 00:01:40,240 --> 00:01:45,900 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Thursday will be just after 12 a.m. 23 00:01:45,900 --> 00:01:49,680 with a high tide just before 6 p.m. 24 00:01:49,680 --> 00:01:57,280 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 49 degrees for the water temperature. 25 00:01:57,280 --> 00:01:59,320 Looking ahead in the weather. 26 00:01:59,320 --> 00:02:03,800 This weekend will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers each day and highs in the 27 00:02:03,800 --> 00:02:06,240 upper 50s. 28 00:02:06,240 --> 00:02:11,720 Friday will be partly sunny with a chance of showers mainly between noon and 3 p.m. 29 00:02:11,720 --> 00:02:14,400 and a high near 58. 30 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:18,880 The chance of rain continues Friday night and through the weekend. 31 00:02:18,880 --> 00:02:25,080 Monday will be mostly sunny and much warmer with a high near 70 and a chance of showers. 32 00:02:25,080 --> 00:02:28,180 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 33 00:02:28,180 --> 00:02:33,240 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 34 00:02:33,240 --> 00:02:40,280 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 35 00:02:40,280 --> 00:02:43,040 for culinary delights. 36 00:02:43,040 --> 00:02:48,640 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 37 00:02:48,640 --> 00:02:53,400 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 38 00:02:53,400 --> 00:02:57,400 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 39 00:02:57,400 --> 00:03:00,840 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 40 00:03:00,840 --> 00:03:04,280 Sunny mornings send you. 41 00:03:04,280 --> 00:03:10,080 In local news, Boston's Dorchester Avenue, stretching between the Andrew and Broadway 42 00:03:10,080 --> 00:03:16,380 Red Line stops, is set to transform into one of the city's newest neighborhoods. 43 00:03:16,380 --> 00:03:21,760 The On The Dot development will introduce a mix of housing, retail, parks, and life 44 00:03:21,760 --> 00:03:23,960 science spaces. 45 00:03:23,960 --> 00:03:30,000 This project is part of Boston's ongoing urban revitalization, similar to the transformations 46 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:34,040 seen in the seaport and south end areas. 47 00:03:34,040 --> 00:03:39,400 With a focus on modern living that combines work and leisure, On The Dot aims to attract 48 00:03:39,400 --> 00:03:45,800 young professionals with amenities like large retail spaces and public event areas, enhancing 49 00:03:45,800 --> 00:03:53,120 the city's dynamic growth. 50 00:03:53,120 --> 00:03:55,240 Now on to sports. 51 00:03:55,240 --> 00:04:01,400 In the NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics demonstrated sheer dominance in Game 5 of their playoffs 52 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:10,440 series, securing a decisive 118-84 victory over the Miami Heat at TD Garden. 53 00:04:10,440 --> 00:04:15,040 This win marks their third consecutive blowout and propels them into the Eastern Conference 54 00:04:15,040 --> 00:04:19,320 semifinals for the seventh time in eight years. 55 00:04:19,320 --> 00:04:24,120 From the onset, the Celtics established a commanding lead, sinking eight three-pointers 56 00:04:24,120 --> 00:04:29,560 in the first quarter alone and maintaining a near 20-point advantage. 57 00:04:29,560 --> 00:04:36,600 Key performances included Derek White and Jalen Brown, each scoring 25 points. 58 00:04:36,600 --> 00:04:41,840 The Celtics now await the winner of the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cow Series to determine 59 00:04:41,840 --> 00:04:44,160 their next opponent. 60 00:04:44,160 --> 00:04:51,160 In local sports, the Red Sox at home beat the Giants 6-2. 61 00:04:51,160 --> 00:04:53,320 They're on a roll now. 62 00:04:53,320 --> 00:04:59,120 And the Celtics at home smoked the Heat 118-84. 63 00:04:59,120 --> 00:05:05,040 Tonight the Red Sox are at home to close out this series against the Giants. 64 00:05:05,040 --> 00:05:10,440 And the Bruins are on the road for Game 6 in Toronto. 65 00:05:10,440 --> 00:05:18,320 In top news, Chengpeng Zhao, known as CZ, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, 66 00:05:18,320 --> 00:05:23,240 has been sentenced to four months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Richard Jones 67 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:25,160 in Seattle. 68 00:05:25,160 --> 00:05:30,440 The sentence comes as a result of Zou's limited involvement in illegal activities related 69 00:05:30,440 --> 00:05:31,800 to Binance. 70 00:05:31,800 --> 00:05:37,760 Notably, the judge recognized Zou's charitable contributions and his readiness to accept 71 00:05:37,760 --> 00:05:41,200 responsibility for the infractions. 72 00:05:41,200 --> 00:05:46,680 Although the sentence exceeded what CZ's legal team had hoped for, advocating for house 73 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:53,400 arrest, it was considerably less severe than the one-year guideline suggested and the three-year 74 00:05:53,400 --> 00:05:57,120 imprisonment sought by prosecutors. 75 00:05:57,120 --> 00:06:02,720 This outcome highlights the judiciary's acknowledgement of Zou's cooperative attitude, as he did 76 00:06:02,720 --> 00:06:08,740 not resist extradition and actively participated in the legal process. 77 00:06:08,740 --> 00:06:14,160 This case serves as a pivotal example of the benefits of cooperation with legal proceedings, 78 00:06:14,160 --> 00:06:18,640 especially when contrasted with less cooperative figures in the crypto industry. 79 00:06:18,640 --> 00:06:24,400 Now, if we could just get people in powerful positions to stop stealing our money, then 80 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:27,960 we'd really be making some headway. 81 00:06:27,960 --> 00:06:36,800 In business news, SES is set to acquire Intelsat for $3 billion in a major consolidation within 82 00:06:36,800 --> 00:06:40,720 the satellite telecommunications industry. 83 00:06:40,720 --> 00:06:45,480 This move comes as a strategic response to the competitive pressures from newer, agile 84 00:06:45,480 --> 00:06:48,040 networks like Starlink. 85 00:06:48,040 --> 00:06:54,720 The merger will unite SES and Intelsat's extensive fleets, creating a powerhouse with 86 00:06:54,720 --> 00:06:59,000 around 100 geostationary satellites. 87 00:06:59,000 --> 00:07:04,360 This formidable new entity aims to enhance global communications coverage, boasting a 88 00:07:04,360 --> 00:07:10,560 reach that includes both traditional geostationary satellites and newer medium and low-Earth 89 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:12,840 orbit systems. 90 00:07:12,840 --> 00:07:18,360 The collaboration signifies a pivotal shift towards multi-orbit network capabilities, 91 00:07:18,360 --> 00:07:23,760 aiming to deliver more robust and versatile communication solutions across a variety of 92 00:07:23,760 --> 00:07:28,520 sectors, including commercial and military applications. 93 00:07:28,520 --> 00:07:33,480 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now under $58,000. 94 00:07:33,480 --> 00:07:37,080 Ethereum is $2,900. 95 00:07:37,080 --> 00:07:42,080 And Solana is $129. 96 00:07:42,080 --> 00:07:44,480 Moving on to a more local vibe. 97 00:07:44,480 --> 00:07:51,120 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 98 00:07:51,120 --> 00:07:55,360 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 99 00:07:55,360 --> 00:07:59,600 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 100 00:07:59,600 --> 00:08:05,680 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 101 00:08:05,680 --> 00:08:08,960 and elevating mental well-being. 102 00:08:08,960 --> 00:08:12,160 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 103 00:08:12,160 --> 00:08:18,920 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Canton, Wellesley, 104 00:08:18,920 --> 00:08:22,240 Pangham, Brookline, and Framingham. 105 00:08:22,240 --> 00:08:26,720 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 106 00:08:26,720 --> 00:08:30,200 And now, back to the show. 107 00:08:30,200 --> 00:08:32,000 Let's talk tech. 108 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:38,760 In 2022, Google paid Apple a staggering $20 billion to maintain its status as the default 109 00:08:38,760 --> 00:08:43,880 search engine on Safari for iOS and macOS. 110 00:08:43,880 --> 00:08:50,600 This payment marks a significant increase from the $15 billion paid in 2021. 111 00:08:50,600 --> 00:08:54,960 The details of this financial arrangement were disclosed as part of the U.S. Department 112 00:08:54,960 --> 00:09:01,300 of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Google, which accuses the tech giant of monopolizing 113 00:09:01,300 --> 00:09:04,200 online search activities. 114 00:09:04,200 --> 00:09:09,680 This deal, dating back to 2002, highlights the critical importance of such partnerships 115 00:09:09,680 --> 00:09:15,200 and Google strategy, as it competes with other companies like Microsoft, who have also sought 116 00:09:15,200 --> 00:09:20,080 to secure default search engine status on Apple's platforms. 117 00:09:20,080 --> 00:09:28,440 And in entertainment news, this May, gear up for an exciting lineup of films and TV 118 00:09:28,440 --> 00:09:32,640 shows sure to capture every viewer's interest. 119 00:09:32,640 --> 00:09:38,800 Kicking off with the adaptation of Tom Wolf's A Man in Full on Netflix, this series promises 120 00:09:38,800 --> 00:09:44,360 a deep dive into the highs and lows of an Atlanta businessman's life. 121 00:09:44,360 --> 00:09:50,860 On Prime Video, Anne Hathaway returns in The Idea View, a film exploring unexpected romance 122 00:09:50,860 --> 00:09:53,400 at a music festival. 123 00:09:53,400 --> 00:09:59,360 Our cinematic journey continues with The Fall Guy, a blockbuster featuring Ryan Gosling 124 00:09:59,360 --> 00:10:04,240 and Emily Blunt, set to debut in theaters. 125 00:10:04,240 --> 00:10:10,200 Also on the list is the return of the beloved Doctor Who on television, and a fresh look 126 00:10:10,200 --> 00:10:16,360 at a cultural icon with The Beach Boys documentary on Disney+. 127 00:10:16,360 --> 00:10:21,440 Whether it's action-packed drama or insightful documentaries, there's something for everyone 128 00:10:21,440 --> 00:10:22,440 this month. 129 00:10:22,440 --> 00:10:28,700 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 130 00:10:28,700 --> 00:10:35,840 And today, our quote comes from Nelson Mandela, and the former president of South Africa said, 131 00:10:35,840 --> 00:10:45,120 The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. 132 00:10:45,120 --> 00:10:47,800 And that's a wrap for this morning. 133 00:10:47,800 --> 00:10:54,020 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 134 00:10:54,020 --> 00:10:56,680 with local news and the weather reports. 135 00:10:56,680 --> 00:10:59,600 Had an amazing day, my good friends. 136 00:10:59,600 --> 00:11:27,520 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.