Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Tuesday, May 14th.
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 51 years ago, today, in 1973.
Skylab, America's first space station and the first crewed research laboratory in space,
lifted off on a last Saturn V rocket.
Although the Soviet Union orbited the first experimental space station called Salyut in
1971, the larger and more complex Skylab enabled research in several areas.
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 mostly cloudy and feels like 53 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 7.58 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.22.
It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day with a high near 79 and wind of 9 to 16
mile per hour.
Tonight, a slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy with a low around 70.
For all the beach runners out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be at 11 a.m. with a
high tide just after 5.30.
The new shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 53 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, Wednesday will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a high
near 70 degrees.
The chance of rain continues Wednesday night and through Friday.
Thursday and Friday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the low 60s.
Saturday will also be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a high near 61.
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In local news, Governor Maura Healy of Massachusetts and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu are set to visit
Italy and the Vatican City to participate in a climate summit and conduct business meetings.
During their trip, they will engage with Italian officials and leaders from the academic and
business sectors.
Governor Healy is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the Vatican Climate Summit, focusing
on Massachusetts leadership in climate tech and announcing initiatives to expand the climate
workforce.
Mayor Wu will discuss urban climate strategies and the role of youth in climate action.
Additionally, efforts will be made to strengthen economic ties between Massachusetts and Italy,
emphasizing collaboration and business opportunities.
Now on to sports.
At Jared Goff's substantial $212 million contract extension, with the Detroit Lions
is a strong signal of the team's confidence in his leadership and ability to pursue a
Super Bowl title.
This deal, which secures Goff as the highest-paid player in franchise history, is not just a
financial commitment but also a strategic move aligning with the Lions' ambitions
to solidify their quarterback position and bolster their roster for long-term success.
Under Goff's guidance, the Lions achieved significant milestones last season, including
reaching the NFC Championship game, showcasing his impact and justifying this lucrative renewal.
The organization's investment underscores their belief in Goff's potential to lead
the team to further successes and possibly secure their long-awaited championship glory.
In local sports, the Boston Celtics managed to secure a crucial 109-102 victory over the
Cleveland Cavs, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their playoff series.
Despite Cleveland's resilience and a strong performance from Darius Garland, who scored
30 points, the absence of key players like Donovan Mitchell significantly impacted the
Cavs.
For the Celtics, Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown led the scoring, combining for 60 points,
ensuring Boston maintained its lead despite a few shaky moments.
The game highlighted Boston's need to sharpen their play as the series progresses, particularly
in handling transitions and securing the perimeter against Cleveland's aggressive three-point
strategy.
As the series returns to Boston for Game 5, the Celtics look poised to close it out,
provided they can maintain their defensive rigor and offensive efficiency.
The Red Sox at home lost to the Rays 5-3.
And tonight, the Red Sox are at home to take on the Rays for Game 2 of 4.
And the Bruins are on the road in Florida to take on the Panthers for Game 5 as they
face elimination from the playoffs.
In top news, Red Lobster, a popular seafood restaurant chain, is currently undergoing
a massive liquidation of dozens of its locations.
This development follows abrupt closures and involves the auctioning off of entire restaurant
contents, including furniture, fixtures and equipment.
At least 48 locations are being liquidated through this process across 21 states.
This situation unfolds amid financial struggles for Red Lobster, with reports earlier this
year about potential bankruptcy considerations due to high lease and labor costs.
The union group, the controlling stakeholder, is also looking to sell its share in the chain
by the end of 2024.
This liquidation marks a significant scale back for a brand that operated around 650
locations as recently as February.
In business news, Vinfast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, saw its stock price
surge by 52% to nearly $5 a share, marking its largest single-day gain since a previous
spike shortly after becoming a publicly traded company.
This increase occurring without specific news to drive it aligns with broader trends in
the EV sector and a noticeable rise in maim stock activity, which often moves independently
of traditional market fundamentals.
High short interest and sector momentum, including gains by other EV companies, likely contributed
to this surge.
Despite the recent uptick, Vinfast stock remains down 46% year-to-date, reflecting ongoing
challenges such as heightened competition and slowing demand in the EV market.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now over $62,400.
Ethereum is $2,900.
And Solana is $146.
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, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now, back to the show.
Let's talk tech.
Tesla has made headlines again with a series of controversial decisions, including the
massive layoff of its supercharging team, amidst a broader reduction that even affected
summer interns.
This move suggests a strategic shift, potentially focusing more on developing its rogo taxi
services rather than expanding its supercharging network, which has been crucial for EV owners.
Amidst these developments, Tesla's partnerships with Ford and GM over supercharging remain
unchanged, indicating that the impact of these decisions might be more nuanced within the
broader EV market landscape.
And in entertainment news, Steve Carell has expressed his excitement about the upcoming
series set in the office universe, but confirmed he will not be returning as Michael Scott.
At the premiere of his new movie, If, Carell shared his enthusiasm for the new show, which
will revolve around a family-owned newspaper company, praising its innovative concept and
the involvement of actor Dom Nal Gleason.
Although he won't appear in the series, Carell is currently collaborating with John Krasinski
on the film, where Krasinski serves as both writer and director.
Carell highlighted Krasinski's directorial skills and expressed joy in reuniting with
him professionally and personally.
The new series will feature a fresh cast and is scheduled for release on Peacock, continuing
the legacy of the beloved original show.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the star of the US version of The Office, Steve Carell.
He said,
Children are very smart in their own stupid way.
A child's brain is like a sponge, and you know how smart sponges are.
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.