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 --> 00:00:11,480 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Wednesday, May 8th. 3 00:00:11,480 --> 00:00:16,020 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into 4 00:00:16,020 --> 00:00:23,380 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,380 --> 00:00:31,280 At first, you'll be interested to know, 25 years ago, today in 1999, Nancy Mace became 6 00:00:31,280 --> 00:00:38,880 the first woman to graduate from the Citadel, a military college in Charleston, South Carolina. 7 00:00:38,880 --> 00:00:45,160 She is now a U.S. representative for South Carolina's first congressional district. 8 00:00:45,160 --> 00:00:46,880 So now you know. 9 00:00:46,880 --> 00:00:50,000 And now you know what time it is. 10 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:52,760 It's time for the weather report. 11 00:00:52,760 --> 00:01:00,200 In the Boston area, this morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 51 degrees with 5 mile 12 00:01:00,200 --> 00:01:02,440 per hour wind. 13 00:01:02,440 --> 00:01:09,320 The sunset will take place at 7.52 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.28. 14 00:01:09,320 --> 00:01:15,080 It looks like grand for some showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11 a.m. 15 00:01:15,080 --> 00:01:22,360 We'll have increasing clouds, with a high near 59 and wind of 8 mile per hour. 16 00:01:22,360 --> 00:01:27,480 Chance of precipitation is 70 percent, with new rain amounts between a tenth and quarter 17 00:01:27,480 --> 00:01:31,800 of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 18 00:01:31,800 --> 00:01:38,840 Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers 19 00:01:38,840 --> 00:01:40,960 later as well. 20 00:01:40,960 --> 00:01:45,400 It will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. 21 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:50,600 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday will be at 6 a.m. with 22 00:01:50,600 --> 00:01:54,720 another low tide just after 6 p.m. 23 00:01:54,720 --> 00:02:02,240 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 52 degrees for the water temperature. 24 00:02:02,240 --> 00:02:07,820 Looking ahead in the weather, Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain mainly 25 00:02:07,820 --> 00:02:12,860 after 11 a.m. and a high near 61 degrees. 26 00:02:12,860 --> 00:02:19,400 Rain is likely Thursday night and continues into Friday, mainly before 10 a.m. 27 00:02:19,400 --> 00:02:24,840 Friday will be mostly cloudy and cooler with a high near 53. 28 00:02:24,840 --> 00:02:30,680 This weekend will be partly sunny, with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and a chance of 29 00:02:30,680 --> 00:02:32,680 rain each day. 30 00:02:32,680 --> 00:02:35,640 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 31 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:40,600 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 32 00:02:40,600 --> 00:02:47,720 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 33 00:02:47,720 --> 00:02:50,520 for culinary delights. 34 00:02:50,520 --> 00:02:56,080 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 35 00:02:56,080 --> 00:03:00,800 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 36 00:03:00,800 --> 00:03:04,840 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 37 00:03:04,840 --> 00:03:08,280 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 38 00:03:08,280 --> 00:03:11,720 Sunny mornings send you! 39 00:03:11,720 --> 00:03:19,920 In local news, Rich, Shirt and Leave, formerly of 98.5, the Sports Hubs, touch-er and rich 40 00:03:19,920 --> 00:03:25,480 morning show is set to return to Boston Radio, now as the host of the Rich Shirt and Leave 41 00:03:25,480 --> 00:03:32,680 show on Classic Rock Station 100.7 WZLX. 42 00:03:32,680 --> 00:03:39,320 Shirt and Leave, who left the Sports Hub in November 2023, after 17 years, will be re-entering 43 00:03:39,320 --> 00:03:46,920 the radio scene with a new show that promises engaging content and a great lineup of co-vots. 44 00:03:46,920 --> 00:03:54,400 His return marks a shift back to rock, recalling his early days at WBCN with Fred Tuscher before 45 00:03:54,400 --> 00:04:02,160 their successful stint at the Sports Hub. 46 00:04:02,160 --> 00:04:04,160 Now on to sports. 47 00:04:04,160 --> 00:04:10,120 Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves has earned his fourth NBA Defensive Player 48 00:04:10,120 --> 00:04:18,040 of the Year award, tying the record held by legends Ben Wallace and Dick M. Bay, Mu Tumbo. 49 00:04:18,040 --> 00:04:24,880 Gobert received 72 out of 99 possible first-place votes, leading ahead of Victor Wembenyama 50 00:04:24,880 --> 00:04:27,000 and Bam Adabayu. 51 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:34,200 At 31 years old, Gobert has been pivotal in anchoring the Timberwolves defense, which 52 00:04:34,200 --> 00:04:38,400 boasts the league's top spot and a low opponent field goal percentage. 53 00:04:38,400 --> 00:04:44,480 Gobert, a former Utah Jazz player, credits his team's mindset and collective effort 54 00:04:44,480 --> 00:04:47,280 for his success in defense. 55 00:04:47,280 --> 00:04:51,840 This accolade comes as the Timberwolves currently lead their playoff series against the Denver 56 00:04:51,840 --> 00:04:54,680 Nuckets. 57 00:04:54,680 --> 00:05:03,640 In local sports, the Red Sox on the road lost to the Braves 4-2, and the Celtics at home 58 00:05:03,640 --> 00:05:08,120 easily beat the Cavs 120-95. 59 00:05:08,120 --> 00:05:15,600 And tonight, the Red Sox are on the road for Game 2 in Atlanta, taking on the Braves. 60 00:05:15,600 --> 00:05:21,640 And the Bruins are on the road in Florida to take on the Panthers. 61 00:05:21,640 --> 00:05:28,040 And top news, in March, U.S. consumer credit growth slowed significantly, according to 62 00:05:28,040 --> 00:05:30,280 the Federal Reserve. 63 00:05:30,280 --> 00:05:36,200 The total consumer credit increased by just over $6 billion, a stark drop from the previous 64 00:05:36,200 --> 00:05:42,300 month's $15 billion gain, and well below economists' predictions. 65 00:05:42,300 --> 00:05:49,200 This deceleration was marked by a modest 1.5% annual rate increase, a decrease from February's 66 00:05:49,200 --> 00:05:51,840 3.6% rate. 67 00:05:51,840 --> 00:05:58,680 Notably, credit card borrowing barely rose, increasing by only 0.1%, which is the slowest 68 00:05:58,680 --> 00:06:01,440 growth since April 2021. 69 00:06:01,440 --> 00:06:08,960 Meanwhile, non-revolving loans, which include student and auto loans, grew by 2%. 70 00:06:08,960 --> 00:06:14,160 This slowdown in consumer borrowing has prompted concerns about the overall health of consumer 71 00:06:14,160 --> 00:06:16,720 spending. 72 00:06:16,720 --> 00:06:25,720 In business news, cybersecurity startup, Wiz, recently raised a staggering $1 billion, boosting 73 00:06:25,720 --> 00:06:29,120 its valuation to $12 billion. 74 00:06:29,120 --> 00:06:34,680 This funding round, contributing to a total of $2 billion raised by the company, was led 75 00:06:34,680 --> 00:06:41,760 by Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Thrive Capital, with participation 76 00:06:41,760 --> 00:06:45,120 from several prominent investors. 77 00:06:45,120 --> 00:06:50,880 This investment will support Wiz in its planned acquisitions, product enhancement, and talent 78 00:06:50,880 --> 00:06:52,440 development. 79 00:06:52,440 --> 00:06:58,560 The company, which achieved a rapid growth in annual recurring revenue, hitting $350 80 00:06:58,560 --> 00:07:05,640 million in 2023, is strategically preparing for a future public offering. 81 00:07:05,640 --> 00:07:12,420 Co-founder Asaf Rapoport expressed that Wiz is targeting a $1 billion annual recurring 82 00:07:12,420 --> 00:07:19,860 revenue milestone before going public, focusing currently on innovation and customer value. 83 00:07:19,860 --> 00:07:33,360 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is under $63,000, Ethereum is $3,000, and Solana is $149. 84 00:07:33,360 --> 00:07:40,140 Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 85 00:07:40,140 --> 00:07:46,540 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 86 00:07:46,540 --> 00:07:51,200 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the Boston area. 87 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:56,880 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 88 00:07:56,880 --> 00:08:00,160 and elevating mental well-being. 89 00:08:00,160 --> 00:08:03,360 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 90 00:08:03,360 --> 00:08:07,600 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 91 00:08:07,600 --> 00:08:13,920 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 92 00:08:13,920 --> 00:08:17,920 tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 93 00:08:17,920 --> 00:08:21,400 And now, back to the show. 94 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:23,920 Let's talk tech. 95 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:30,000 Apple has unveiled a new iPad Pro featuring a powerful M4 processor, claiming four times 96 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:33,400 the performance of previous models. 97 00:08:33,400 --> 00:08:39,200 This launch, described by CEO Tim Cook as a significant event for iPad, introduces the 98 00:08:39,200 --> 00:08:43,200 most advanced chip used in Apple's tablets to date. 99 00:08:43,200 --> 00:08:49,160 The iPad Pro is available in two sizes and comes with a redesigned Apple Pencil and Magic 100 00:08:49,160 --> 00:08:50,660 Keyboard. 101 00:08:50,660 --> 00:08:57,660 The iPad Air also sees updates with an M2 processor and improved AI capabilities. 102 00:08:57,660 --> 00:09:02,560 This release is part of Apple's strategy to revitalize its tablet market, following 103 00:09:02,560 --> 00:09:04,980 a downturn in sales. 104 00:09:04,980 --> 00:09:09,820 The company anticipates growth in the iPad sector in the upcoming quarter amidst broader 105 00:09:09,820 --> 00:09:14,720 financial challenges and a significant stock buyback initiative. 106 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:24,080 And in entertainment news, Worcester's Union Station in Massachusetts will be temporarily 107 00:09:24,080 --> 00:09:30,280 closed from 10 a.m. to midnight on Wednesday to accommodate the filming of The Walking 108 00:09:30,280 --> 00:09:33,240 Dead, Dead City. 109 00:09:33,240 --> 00:09:39,280 During this period, the station will serve as a backdrop for this series' second season. 110 00:09:39,280 --> 00:09:45,640 Commuters are advised to use the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority lot at 45 Shrewsbury 111 00:09:45,640 --> 00:09:53,040 Street for boarding and exiting trains, as announced by city spokesperson Thomas Matthews. 112 00:09:53,040 --> 00:09:58,080 Normal operations at Union Station will resume on Thursday. 113 00:09:58,080 --> 00:10:03,220 The filming has previously affected several downtown areas, transforming them into scenes 114 00:10:03,220 --> 00:10:09,000 reminiscent of Manhattan, complete with actors in zombie makeup and props like a New York 115 00:10:09,000 --> 00:10:12,520 style taxi and a fake subway entrance. 116 00:10:12,520 --> 00:10:18,440 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 117 00:10:18,440 --> 00:10:24,200 And today, our quote comes from Winnie the Pooh's very best friend, Christopher Robin. 118 00:10:24,200 --> 00:10:32,160 If ever there's a tomorrow, when we're not together, there's something you must remember. 119 00:10:32,160 --> 00:10:38,080 And what might that be, Christopher Robin? 120 00:10:38,080 --> 00:10:45,240 You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. 121 00:10:45,240 --> 00:10:59,160 But the most important thing is, even if we are apart, I'll always be with you. 122 00:10:59,160 --> 00:11:02,960 I'll always be with you. 123 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:08,520 Always be with you. 124 00:11:08,520 --> 00:11:11,200 And that's a wrap for this morning. 125 00:11:11,200 --> 00:11:17,440 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 126 00:11:17,440 --> 00:11:19,960 with local news and the weather reports. 127 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:22,960 Had an amazing day, my good friends. 128 00:11:22,960 --> 00:11:42,960 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.