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 Tuesday, May 14th. 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 --> 00:00:23,400 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,400 --> 00:00:30,600 But first, you'll be interested to know 51 years ago, today, in 1973. 6 00:00:30,600 --> 00:00:37,080 Skylab, America's first space station and the first crewed research laboratory in space, 7 00:00:37,080 --> 00:00:40,840 lifted off on a last Saturn V rocket. 8 00:00:40,840 --> 00:00:46,240 Although the Soviet Union orbited the first experimental space station called Salyut in 9 00:00:46,240 --> 00:00:54,640 1971, the larger and more complex Skylab enabled research in several areas. 10 00:00:54,640 --> 00:00:56,360 So now you know. 11 00:00:56,360 --> 00:00:59,480 And now you know what time it is. 12 00:00:59,480 --> 00:01:02,220 It's time for the weather report. 13 00:01:02,220 --> 00:01:04,600 In the Boston area. 14 00:01:04,600 --> 00:01:11,920 This morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 53 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind. 15 00:01:11,920 --> 00:01:18,680 The sunset will take place at 7.58 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.22. 16 00:01:18,680 --> 00:01:24,920 It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day with a high near 79 and wind of 9 to 16 17 00:01:24,920 --> 00:01:26,400 mile per hour. 18 00:01:26,400 --> 00:01:34,280 Tonight, a slight chance of showers, mostly cloudy with a low around 70. 19 00:01:34,280 --> 00:01:39,720 For all the beach runners out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be at 11 a.m. with a 20 00:01:39,720 --> 00:01:43,240 high tide just after 5.30. 21 00:01:43,240 --> 00:01:50,920 The new shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 53 degrees for the water temperature. 22 00:01:50,920 --> 00:01:55,880 Looking ahead in the weather, Wednesday will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a high 23 00:01:55,880 --> 00:01:58,340 near 70 degrees. 24 00:01:58,340 --> 00:02:02,840 The chance of rain continues Wednesday night and through Friday. 25 00:02:02,840 --> 00:02:08,600 Thursday and Friday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the low 60s. 26 00:02:08,600 --> 00:02:14,800 Saturday will also be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and a high near 61. 27 00:02:14,800 --> 00:02:17,880 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 28 00:02:17,880 --> 00:02:22,960 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 29 00:02:22,960 --> 00:02:30,000 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 30 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:32,760 for culinary delights. 31 00:02:32,760 --> 00:02:38,320 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 32 00:02:38,320 --> 00:02:43,080 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 33 00:02:43,080 --> 00:02:47,080 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 34 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:50,440 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 35 00:02:50,440 --> 00:02:53,980 Sunny mornings send you. 36 00:02:53,980 --> 00:03:01,460 In local news, Governor Maura Healy of Massachusetts and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu are set to visit 37 00:03:01,460 --> 00:03:08,800 Italy and the Vatican City to participate in a climate summit and conduct business meetings. 38 00:03:08,800 --> 00:03:14,000 During their trip, they will engage with Italian officials and leaders from the academic and 39 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:16,600 business sectors. 40 00:03:16,600 --> 00:03:22,400 Governor Healy is scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the Vatican Climate Summit, focusing 41 00:03:22,400 --> 00:03:27,920 on Massachusetts leadership in climate tech and announcing initiatives to expand the climate 42 00:03:27,920 --> 00:03:28,920 workforce. 43 00:03:28,920 --> 00:03:35,200 Mayor Wu will discuss urban climate strategies and the role of youth in climate action. 44 00:03:35,200 --> 00:03:41,240 Additionally, efforts will be made to strengthen economic ties between Massachusetts and Italy, 45 00:03:41,240 --> 00:03:51,160 emphasizing collaboration and business opportunities. 46 00:03:51,160 --> 00:03:53,200 Now on to sports. 47 00:03:53,200 --> 00:04:00,220 At Jared Goff's substantial $212 million contract extension, with the Detroit Lions 48 00:04:00,220 --> 00:04:05,200 is a strong signal of the team's confidence in his leadership and ability to pursue a 49 00:04:05,200 --> 00:04:07,760 Super Bowl title. 50 00:04:07,760 --> 00:04:13,380 This deal, which secures Goff as the highest-paid player in franchise history, is not just a 51 00:04:13,380 --> 00:04:18,400 financial commitment but also a strategic move aligning with the Lions' ambitions 52 00:04:18,400 --> 00:04:25,120 to solidify their quarterback position and bolster their roster for long-term success. 53 00:04:25,120 --> 00:04:30,160 Under Goff's guidance, the Lions achieved significant milestones last season, including 54 00:04:30,160 --> 00:04:37,800 reaching the NFC Championship game, showcasing his impact and justifying this lucrative renewal. 55 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:42,400 The organization's investment underscores their belief in Goff's potential to lead 56 00:04:42,400 --> 00:04:49,600 the team to further successes and possibly secure their long-awaited championship glory. 57 00:04:49,600 --> 00:04:57,640 In local sports, the Boston Celtics managed to secure a crucial 109-102 victory over the 58 00:04:57,640 --> 00:05:04,080 Cleveland Cavs, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in their playoff series. 59 00:05:04,080 --> 00:05:08,520 Despite Cleveland's resilience and a strong performance from Darius Garland, who scored 60 00:05:08,520 --> 00:05:14,240 30 points, the absence of key players like Donovan Mitchell significantly impacted the 61 00:05:14,240 --> 00:05:16,000 Cavs. 62 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:21,880 For the Celtics, Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown led the scoring, combining for 60 points, 63 00:05:21,880 --> 00:05:27,240 ensuring Boston maintained its lead despite a few shaky moments. 64 00:05:27,240 --> 00:05:32,380 The game highlighted Boston's need to sharpen their play as the series progresses, particularly 65 00:05:32,380 --> 00:05:38,240 in handling transitions and securing the perimeter against Cleveland's aggressive three-point 66 00:05:38,240 --> 00:05:39,240 strategy. 67 00:05:39,240 --> 00:05:45,560 As the series returns to Boston for Game 5, the Celtics look poised to close it out, 68 00:05:45,560 --> 00:05:50,880 provided they can maintain their defensive rigor and offensive efficiency. 69 00:05:50,880 --> 00:05:55,960 The Red Sox at home lost to the Rays 5-3. 70 00:05:55,960 --> 00:06:02,080 And tonight, the Red Sox are at home to take on the Rays for Game 2 of 4. 71 00:06:02,080 --> 00:06:07,240 And the Bruins are on the road in Florida to take on the Panthers for Game 5 as they 72 00:06:07,240 --> 00:06:11,560 face elimination from the playoffs. 73 00:06:11,560 --> 00:06:18,240 In top news, Red Lobster, a popular seafood restaurant chain, is currently undergoing 74 00:06:18,240 --> 00:06:22,660 a massive liquidation of dozens of its locations. 75 00:06:22,660 --> 00:06:27,800 This development follows abrupt closures and involves the auctioning off of entire restaurant 76 00:06:27,800 --> 00:06:32,240 contents, including furniture, fixtures and equipment. 77 00:06:32,240 --> 00:06:38,760 At least 48 locations are being liquidated through this process across 21 states. 78 00:06:38,760 --> 00:06:44,040 This situation unfolds amid financial struggles for Red Lobster, with reports earlier this 79 00:06:44,040 --> 00:06:49,400 year about potential bankruptcy considerations due to high lease and labor costs. 80 00:06:49,400 --> 00:06:54,920 The union group, the controlling stakeholder, is also looking to sell its share in the chain 81 00:06:54,920 --> 00:06:58,040 by the end of 2024. 82 00:06:58,040 --> 00:07:03,800 This liquidation marks a significant scale back for a brand that operated around 650 83 00:07:03,800 --> 00:07:08,320 locations as recently as February. 84 00:07:08,320 --> 00:07:15,480 In business news, Vinfast, a Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer, saw its stock price 85 00:07:15,480 --> 00:07:22,580 surge by 52% to nearly $5 a share, marking its largest single-day gain since a previous 86 00:07:22,580 --> 00:07:27,100 spike shortly after becoming a publicly traded company. 87 00:07:27,100 --> 00:07:31,720 This increase occurring without specific news to drive it aligns with broader trends in 88 00:07:31,720 --> 00:07:37,880 the EV sector and a noticeable rise in maim stock activity, which often moves independently 89 00:07:37,880 --> 00:07:41,280 of traditional market fundamentals. 90 00:07:41,280 --> 00:07:47,520 High short interest and sector momentum, including gains by other EV companies, likely contributed 91 00:07:47,520 --> 00:07:49,840 to this surge. 92 00:07:49,840 --> 00:07:56,720 Despite the recent uptick, Vinfast stock remains down 46% year-to-date, reflecting ongoing 93 00:07:56,720 --> 00:08:03,640 challenges such as heightened competition and slowing demand in the EV market. 94 00:08:03,640 --> 00:08:09,400 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now over $62,400. 95 00:08:09,400 --> 00:08:12,600 Ethereum is $2,900. 96 00:08:12,600 --> 00:08:17,880 And Solana is $146. 97 00:08:17,880 --> 00:08:24,760 Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 98 00:08:24,760 --> 00:08:31,160 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 99 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:35,840 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 100 00:08:35,840 --> 00:08:41,480 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 101 00:08:41,480 --> 00:08:44,760 and elevating mental well-being. 102 00:08:44,760 --> 00:08:47,960 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 103 00:08:47,960 --> 00:08:52,220 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 104 00:08:52,220 --> 00:08:58,560 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 105 00:08:58,560 --> 00:09:02,520 tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 106 00:09:02,520 --> 00:09:06,000 And now, back to the show. 107 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:08,040 Let's talk tech. 108 00:09:08,040 --> 00:09:13,160 Tesla has made headlines again with a series of controversial decisions, including the 109 00:09:13,160 --> 00:09:19,040 massive layoff of its supercharging team, amidst a broader reduction that even affected 110 00:09:19,040 --> 00:09:21,600 summer interns. 111 00:09:21,600 --> 00:09:26,880 This move suggests a strategic shift, potentially focusing more on developing its rogo taxi 112 00:09:26,880 --> 00:09:34,480 services rather than expanding its supercharging network, which has been crucial for EV owners. 113 00:09:34,480 --> 00:09:40,000 Amidst these developments, Tesla's partnerships with Ford and GM over supercharging remain 114 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:45,320 unchanged, indicating that the impact of these decisions might be more nuanced within the 115 00:09:45,320 --> 00:09:47,920 broader EV market landscape. 116 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:57,160 And in entertainment news, Steve Carell has expressed his excitement about the upcoming 117 00:09:57,160 --> 00:10:04,480 series set in the office universe, but confirmed he will not be returning as Michael Scott. 118 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:10,400 At the premiere of his new movie, If, Carell shared his enthusiasm for the new show, which 119 00:10:10,400 --> 00:10:15,800 will revolve around a family-owned newspaper company, praising its innovative concept and 120 00:10:15,800 --> 00:10:19,760 the involvement of actor Dom Nal Gleason. 121 00:10:19,760 --> 00:10:24,520 Although he won't appear in the series, Carell is currently collaborating with John Krasinski 122 00:10:24,520 --> 00:10:31,040 on the film, where Krasinski serves as both writer and director. 123 00:10:31,040 --> 00:10:36,600 Carell highlighted Krasinski's directorial skills and expressed joy in reuniting with 124 00:10:36,600 --> 00:10:40,040 him professionally and personally. 125 00:10:40,040 --> 00:10:45,420 The new series will feature a fresh cast and is scheduled for release on Peacock, continuing 126 00:10:45,420 --> 00:10:48,680 the legacy of the beloved original show. 127 00:10:48,680 --> 00:10:54,560 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 128 00:10:54,560 --> 00:11:01,920 And today, our quote comes from the star of the US version of The Office, Steve Carell. 129 00:11:01,920 --> 00:11:02,920 He said, 130 00:11:02,920 --> 00:11:07,600 Children are very smart in their own stupid way. 131 00:11:07,600 --> 00:11:14,520 A child's brain is like a sponge, and you know how smart sponges are. 132 00:11:14,520 --> 00:11:17,200 And that's a wrap for this morning. 133 00:11:17,200 --> 00:11:23,420 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 134 00:11:23,420 --> 00:11:25,880 with local news and the weather reports. 135 00:11:25,880 --> 00:11:28,960 Had an amazing day, my good friends. 136 00:11:28,960 --> 00:11:45,560 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.