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 9th. 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 --> 00:00:23,440 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,440 --> 00:00:30,960 At first, you'll be interested to know, 64 years ago, today, in 1960, the U.S. Food 6 00:00:30,960 --> 00:00:35,840 and Drug Administration approved the first birth control pill. 7 00:00:35,840 --> 00:00:38,240 And that's all I have to say about that. 8 00:00:38,240 --> 00:00:39,960 So now you know. 9 00:00:39,960 --> 00:00:42,400 And now you know what time it is. 10 00:00:42,400 --> 00:00:45,840 It's time for the weather report. 11 00:00:45,840 --> 00:00:48,240 In the Boston area. 12 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:55,060 This morning, it's partly cloudy and feels like 50 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind. 13 00:00:55,060 --> 00:01:01,960 The sunset will take place at 7.53 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.27. 14 00:01:01,960 --> 00:01:06,920 It looks like we're in for a slight chance of showers after 3 p.m. 15 00:01:06,920 --> 00:01:13,000 And it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 59 and wind of 9 mile per hour. 16 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:14,000 Tonight. 17 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:18,680 A chance of showers and a low around 46. 18 00:01:18,680 --> 00:01:24,040 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Thursday will be at 7 a.m. with a 19 00:01:24,040 --> 00:01:27,120 high tide at 1 p.m. 20 00:01:27,120 --> 00:01:34,560 The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 51 degrees for the water temperature. 21 00:01:34,560 --> 00:01:36,620 Looking ahead in the weather. 22 00:01:36,620 --> 00:01:41,840 This weekend will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers each day and highs in the 23 00:01:41,840 --> 00:01:44,640 mid to upper fifties. 24 00:01:44,640 --> 00:01:50,200 Friday showers are likely afternoon with a high near 55 degrees. 25 00:01:50,200 --> 00:01:54,800 The chance of rain continues Friday night and through the weekend. 26 00:01:54,800 --> 00:02:00,800 Monday will be mostly sunny and much warmer with a high near 67 and a chance of afternoon 27 00:02:00,800 --> 00:02:01,800 showers. 28 00:02:01,800 --> 00:02:05,520 A chance of showers continues Monday night. 29 00:02:05,520 --> 00:02:08,560 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 30 00:02:08,560 --> 00:02:13,560 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 31 00:02:13,560 --> 00:02:20,660 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 32 00:02:20,660 --> 00:02:23,440 for culinary delights. 33 00:02:23,440 --> 00:02:29,000 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten free crepes. 34 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:33,800 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 35 00:02:33,800 --> 00:02:37,760 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 36 00:02:37,760 --> 00:02:41,200 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 37 00:02:41,200 --> 00:02:44,640 Sunny mornings send you. 38 00:02:44,640 --> 00:02:51,880 In local news, Divine Sweater, a local band from Boston, will fulfill a long held ambition 39 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:55,640 by performing at Boston Calling this year. 40 00:02:55,640 --> 00:03:00,840 The band members expressed immense excitement about their debut at the festival, describing 41 00:03:00,840 --> 00:03:04,720 it as an unbelievable opportunity. 42 00:03:04,720 --> 00:03:10,280 Divine Sweater has been a staple in Boston's music scene since its formation. 43 00:03:10,280 --> 00:03:15,440 The band has attended Boston Calling as fans in the past and looks forward to playing for 44 00:03:15,440 --> 00:03:23,920 a new audience at New England's largest festival. 45 00:03:23,920 --> 00:03:25,920 Now on to sports. 46 00:03:25,920 --> 00:03:33,120 Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has secured his third NBA MVP title in four years, an 47 00:03:33,120 --> 00:03:38,200 accolade that places him among the ranks of basketball legends like Magic Johnson, Larry 48 00:03:38,200 --> 00:03:41,240 Bird and Moses Malone. 49 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:47,680 At 29 years old, the Serbian Center is celebrated for his versatile play, highlighted by averages 50 00:03:47,680 --> 00:03:53,760 of 26 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists for a game this season. 51 00:03:53,760 --> 00:03:59,200 Known as the Joker, Jokic is praised for his impactful play, which has significantly shaped 52 00:03:59,200 --> 00:04:05,400 the Nuggets' strategies and successes, including last year's NBA championship. 53 00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:10,480 His unique ability to influence games not only reflects in his statistics, but also 54 00:04:10,480 --> 00:04:15,600 in the high regard from peers, such as LeBron James, who acknowledges Jokic as one of the 55 00:04:15,600 --> 00:04:18,060 greatest in the game. 56 00:04:18,060 --> 00:04:27,120 In local sports, the Red Sox on the road lost to the Braves 5-0, and the Bruins on the road 57 00:04:27,120 --> 00:04:29,960 lost to the Panthers 6-1. 58 00:04:29,960 --> 00:04:37,960 Tonight, the Celtics are at home to take on the Cavs for Game 2. 59 00:04:37,960 --> 00:04:44,920 In top news, NASA is developing a new propulsion system that could significantly reduce travel 60 00:04:44,920 --> 00:04:50,600 time to Mars, cutting the journey from nine months to just two. 61 00:04:50,600 --> 00:04:55,680 This innovation is part of NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts program, which has advanced 62 00:04:55,680 --> 00:04:59,840 six projects to its second stage of development. 63 00:04:59,840 --> 00:05:06,680 Among them is a pulsed plasma rocket being developed by Howe Industries in Arizona. 64 00:05:06,680 --> 00:05:13,680 This rocket, using nuclear fission for propulsion, could generate a thrust of up to 23,000 pounds, 65 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:19,740 promising high fuel efficiency and the ability to carry heavier spacecraft. 66 00:05:19,740 --> 00:05:25,240 This technology could minimize astronauts' exposure to space radiation and microgravity, 67 00:05:25,240 --> 00:05:30,320 enhancing the safety and feasibility of manned Mars missions. 68 00:05:30,320 --> 00:05:38,580 In business news, the New Matter 1.3 specification enhances smart home technology by introducing 69 00:05:38,580 --> 00:05:45,200 energy management and expanding device compatibility to include major home appliances like ovens 70 00:05:45,200 --> 00:05:47,320 and cooktops. 71 00:05:47,320 --> 00:05:52,240 Despite these advancements, the rollout has been hindered by major smart home platforms 72 00:05:52,240 --> 00:05:58,520 like Apple, Google, and Amazon, which have yet to support even the previous version, 73 00:05:58,520 --> 00:06:01,280 Matter 1.2. 74 00:06:01,280 --> 00:06:06,580 This bottleneck challenges the adoption and practical utility of Matter, as manufacturers 75 00:06:06,580 --> 00:06:11,600 and platforms need to embrace the updates to realize the standard's full potential 76 00:06:11,600 --> 00:06:16,640 in creating a universally interoperable smart home environment. 77 00:06:16,640 --> 00:06:30,760 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is $61,500, Ethereum is just under $3,000, and Solana is $144. 78 00:06:30,760 --> 00:06:33,080 Moving on to a more local vibe. 79 00:06:33,080 --> 00:06:39,800 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 80 00:06:39,800 --> 00:06:44,040 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 81 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:48,320 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 82 00:06:48,320 --> 00:06:54,360 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 83 00:06:54,360 --> 00:06:57,660 and elevating mental well-being. 84 00:06:57,660 --> 00:07:00,840 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 85 00:07:00,840 --> 00:07:05,080 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 86 00:07:05,080 --> 00:07:11,420 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 87 00:07:11,420 --> 00:07:15,400 tell them, sunny mornings sent you by. 88 00:07:15,400 --> 00:07:18,880 And now, back to the show. 89 00:07:18,880 --> 00:07:21,120 Let's talk science. 90 00:07:21,120 --> 00:07:26,280 Researchers at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland have developed an innovative material that 91 00:07:26,280 --> 00:07:30,840 could significantly reduce humanity's carbon footprint. 92 00:07:30,840 --> 00:07:36,040 This new substance, formed in a unique cage of cages structure, is designed to capture 93 00:07:36,040 --> 00:07:42,160 carbon dioxide and sulfur hexafluoride more efficiently than natural processes like tree 94 00:07:42,160 --> 00:07:43,160 absorption. 95 00:07:43,160 --> 00:07:49,600 Dubbed a major breakthrough in the fight against climate change, this material utilizes a combination 96 00:07:49,600 --> 00:07:52,480 of oxygen, nitrogen, and fluorine. 97 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:59,800 It has the potential to sequester these harmful gases more rapidly than traditional methods. 98 00:07:59,800 --> 00:08:05,800 As the urgency to address global warming intensifies, such advancements in carbon capture technology 99 00:08:05,800 --> 00:08:10,800 offer a promising avenue for mitigating environmental impact. 100 00:08:10,800 --> 00:08:19,320 And in entertainment news, Sydney Sweeney is set to embody the role of Christy Martin, 101 00:08:19,320 --> 00:08:25,840 a notable prize fighter from the 90s, known as the Female Rocky, in an upcoming project. 102 00:08:25,840 --> 00:08:31,760 Martin, the first female signee of promoter Don King, achieved fame as a welterweight 103 00:08:31,760 --> 00:08:38,200 champion but faced severe personal challenges, including an attempted murder by her husband 104 00:08:38,200 --> 00:08:40,600 and manager, Jim Martin. 105 00:08:40,600 --> 00:08:46,400 Sweeney, moving beyond her previous roles, including her notable work in Euphoria, is 106 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:51,960 eager to undertake a significant physical transformation for the role, embracing a rigorous 107 00:08:51,960 --> 00:08:55,880 training regimen and a high protein diet. 108 00:08:55,880 --> 00:09:00,360 This role offers her a chance to showcase her versatility and strength in a demanding 109 00:09:00,360 --> 00:09:02,960 physical and dramatic portrayal. 110 00:09:02,960 --> 00:09:09,040 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 111 00:09:09,040 --> 00:09:14,780 And today, in honor of Sydney Sweeney, the new Female Rocky, our quote comes from the 112 00:09:14,780 --> 00:09:17,080 Male Rocky. 113 00:09:17,080 --> 00:09:18,080 And he said, 114 00:09:18,080 --> 00:09:24,160 You gotta be willing to take the hits and not pointing fingers saying, you ain't where 115 00:09:24,160 --> 00:09:29,520 you wanna be because of him or her or anybody. 116 00:09:29,520 --> 00:09:31,680 Cowards do that. 117 00:09:31,680 --> 00:09:32,680 And that hained you. 118 00:09:32,680 --> 00:09:36,440 You're better than that. 119 00:09:36,440 --> 00:09:39,100 And that's a wrap for this morning. 120 00:09:39,100 --> 00:09:45,320 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 121 00:09:45,320 --> 00:09:47,720 with local news and the weather reports. 122 00:09:47,720 --> 00:09:50,800 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 123 00:09:50,800 --> 00:10:00,000 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.