Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, May 2nd.
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.
Today is National Brothers and Sisters Day.
It's an unofficial holiday to celebrate the special bond between siblings and a chance
to reflect on people you've known for most of your life.
So today, hello to my sisters, Colleen and Jennifer, and my brother, Jonathan.
Love you so much today and every day.
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 cloudy and feels like 43 degrees, with 8 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 7.45 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.36.
It looks like we're in for a slight chance of showers before 10 a.m., then a chance of
showers after 2 p.m.
It will be a mostly cloudy day with a high near 67 and wind of 8 to 11 mile per hour.
Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
Tonight, a chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. with a low around 46.
For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Thursday will be just after 12 a.m.
with a high tide just before 6 p.m.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 49 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather.
This weekend will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers each day and highs in the
upper 50s.
Friday will be partly sunny with a chance of showers mainly between noon and 3 p.m.
and a high near 58.
The chance of rain continues Friday night and through the weekend.
Monday will be mostly sunny and much warmer with a high near 70 and a chance of showers.
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In local news, Boston's Dorchester Avenue, stretching between the Andrew and Broadway
Red Line stops, is set to transform into one of the city's newest neighborhoods.
The On The Dot development will introduce a mix of housing, retail, parks, and life
science spaces.
This project is part of Boston's ongoing urban revitalization, similar to the transformations
seen in the seaport and south end areas.
With a focus on modern living that combines work and leisure, On The Dot aims to attract
young professionals with amenities like large retail spaces and public event areas, enhancing
the city's dynamic growth.
Now on to sports.
In the NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics demonstrated sheer dominance in Game 5 of their playoffs
series, securing a decisive 118-84 victory over the Miami Heat at TD Garden.
This win marks their third consecutive blowout and propels them into the Eastern Conference
semifinals for the seventh time in eight years.
From the onset, the Celtics established a commanding lead, sinking eight three-pointers
in the first quarter alone and maintaining a near 20-point advantage.
Key performances included Derek White and Jalen Brown, each scoring 25 points.
The Celtics now await the winner of the Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cow Series to determine
their next opponent.
In local sports, the Red Sox at home beat the Giants 6-2.
They're on a roll now.
And the Celtics at home smoked the Heat 118-84.
Tonight the Red Sox are at home to close out this series against the Giants.
And the Bruins are on the road for Game 6 in Toronto.
In top news, Chengpeng Zhao, known as CZ, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange Binance,
has been sentenced to four months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Richard Jones
in Seattle.
The sentence comes as a result of Zou's limited involvement in illegal activities related
to Binance.
Notably, the judge recognized Zou's charitable contributions and his readiness to accept
responsibility for the infractions.
Although the sentence exceeded what CZ's legal team had hoped for, advocating for house
arrest, it was considerably less severe than the one-year guideline suggested and the three-year
imprisonment sought by prosecutors.
This outcome highlights the judiciary's acknowledgement of Zou's cooperative attitude, as he did
not resist extradition and actively participated in the legal process.
This case serves as a pivotal example of the benefits of cooperation with legal proceedings,
especially when contrasted with less cooperative figures in the crypto industry.
Now, if we could just get people in powerful positions to stop stealing our money, then
we'd really be making some headway.
In business news, SES is set to acquire Intelsat for $3 billion in a major consolidation within
the satellite telecommunications industry.
This move comes as a strategic response to the competitive pressures from newer, agile
networks like Starlink.
The merger will unite SES and Intelsat's extensive fleets, creating a powerhouse with
around 100 geostationary satellites.
This formidable new entity aims to enhance global communications coverage, boasting a
reach that includes both traditional geostationary satellites and newer medium and low-Earth
orbit systems.
The collaboration signifies a pivotal shift towards multi-orbit network capabilities,
aiming to deliver more robust and versatile communication solutions across a variety of
sectors, including commercial and military applications.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now under $58,000.
Ethereum is $2,900.
And Solana is $129.
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,
Pangham, Brookline, and Framingham.
Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now, back to the show.
Let's talk tech.
In 2022, Google paid Apple a staggering $20 billion to maintain its status as the default
search engine on Safari for iOS and macOS.
This payment marks a significant increase from the $15 billion paid in 2021.
The details of this financial arrangement were disclosed as part of the U.S. Department
of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Google, which accuses the tech giant of monopolizing
online search activities.
This deal, dating back to 2002, highlights the critical importance of such partnerships
and Google strategy, as it competes with other companies like Microsoft, who have also sought
to secure default search engine status on Apple's platforms.
And in entertainment news, this May, gear up for an exciting lineup of films and TV
shows sure to capture every viewer's interest.
Kicking off with the adaptation of Tom Wolf's A Man in Full on Netflix, this series promises
a deep dive into the highs and lows of an Atlanta businessman's life.
On Prime Video, Anne Hathaway returns in The Idea View, a film exploring unexpected romance
at a music festival.
Our cinematic journey continues with The Fall Guy, a blockbuster featuring Ryan Gosling
and Emily Blunt, set to debut in theaters.
Also on the list is the return of the beloved Doctor Who on television, and a fresh look
at a cultural icon with The Beach Boys documentary on Disney+.
Whether it's action-packed drama or insightful documentaries, there's something for everyone
this month.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from Nelson Mandela, and the former president of South Africa said,
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
with local news and the weather reports.
Had an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.