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 Wednesday, May 15th. 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 --> 00:00:23,200 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science, and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,200 --> 00:00:29,840 But first, you'll be interested to know 84 years ago, today in 1940. 6 00:00:29,840 --> 00:00:36,420 In San Bernardino, California, brothers Morris Mack and Richard McDonald opened a drive-in 7 00:00:36,420 --> 00:00:40,920 restaurant that gave rise to the fast food chain McDonald's. 8 00:00:40,920 --> 00:00:42,640 So now you know. 9 00:00:42,640 --> 00:00:45,760 And now you know what time it is. 10 00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:48,520 It's time for the weather report. 11 00:00:48,520 --> 00:00:50,880 In the Boston area. 12 00:00:50,880 --> 00:00:57,380 This morning it's cloudy and feels like 59 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind. 13 00:00:57,380 --> 00:01:04,320 The sunset will take place at 7.59 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.21. 14 00:01:04,320 --> 00:01:08,980 It looks like we're in for a slight chance of showers after 10 in the morning. 15 00:01:08,980 --> 00:01:14,900 Other than that, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 74 and wind of 5 to 10 mile 16 00:01:14,900 --> 00:01:16,240 per hour. 17 00:01:16,240 --> 00:01:20,840 Tonight, a slight chance of showers. 18 00:01:20,840 --> 00:01:24,560 Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. 19 00:01:24,560 --> 00:01:29,560 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Wednesday will be just before 5.30 20 00:01:29,560 --> 00:01:33,200 a.m. with a low tide at noon. 21 00:01:33,200 --> 00:01:40,960 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 53 degrees for the water temperature. 22 00:01:40,960 --> 00:01:42,840 Looking ahead in the weather. 23 00:01:42,840 --> 00:01:49,280 Thursday will be mostly cloudy, with a chance of showers and a high near 63 degrees. 24 00:01:49,280 --> 00:01:54,440 Friday will be partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 63. 25 00:01:54,440 --> 00:01:59,800 This weekend will be mostly cloudy and breezy, with highs in the upper 50s. 26 00:01:59,800 --> 00:02:02,800 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 27 00:02:02,800 --> 00:02:07,720 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 28 00:02:07,720 --> 00:02:14,900 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 29 00:02:14,900 --> 00:02:17,680 for culinary delights. 30 00:02:17,680 --> 00:02:23,240 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 31 00:02:23,240 --> 00:02:28,000 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 32 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:32,000 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 33 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:35,440 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 34 00:02:35,440 --> 00:02:38,900 Sunny mornings send you. 35 00:02:38,900 --> 00:02:40,880 In local news. 36 00:02:40,880 --> 00:02:48,280 In Massachusetts, nearly 22,000 residents have unclaimed tax refunds from 2020, averaging 37 00:02:48,280 --> 00:02:55,960 $975 each, summing up to a total of about $25 million. 38 00:02:55,960 --> 00:03:02,380 The IRS urges those who haven't filed their 2020 tax returns to act quickly, as the deadline 39 00:03:02,380 --> 00:03:06,200 to claim these refunds is May 17. 40 00:03:06,200 --> 00:03:11,880 Due to the pandemic, the IRS extended the usual three-year window to file for these 41 00:03:11,880 --> 00:03:13,720 refunds. 42 00:03:13,720 --> 00:03:18,220 Taxpayers are encouraged to check their records and prepare their filing soon to ensure they 43 00:03:18,220 --> 00:03:21,600 do not miss out on potential refunds. 44 00:03:21,600 --> 00:03:27,480 For necessary forms and more information, visit the IRS website or call their toll-free 45 00:03:27,480 --> 00:03:33,240 number. 46 00:03:33,240 --> 00:03:35,320 Now on to sports. 47 00:03:35,320 --> 00:03:40,960 The NFL quarterback market continues to soar, with potential new contracts pushing the limits 48 00:03:40,960 --> 00:03:44,720 towards $60 million annually. 49 00:03:44,720 --> 00:03:51,440 Following Jared Goff's lucrative deal of $212 million over four years, other quarterbacks 50 00:03:51,440 --> 00:03:58,000 like Trevor Lawrence, Jordan Love, and Tua Tagovailoa are poised to negotiate significant 51 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:04,160 contracts, possibly reaching or exceeding $50 million a year. 52 00:04:04,160 --> 00:04:09,200 That Prescott is also in discussions for a substantial extension. 53 00:04:09,200 --> 00:04:13,820 The trend reflects the rising salary cap and the increasing importance of quarterbacks 54 00:04:13,820 --> 00:04:16,800 in the league's strategic plays. 55 00:04:16,800 --> 00:04:22,160 As negotiations progress, these quarterbacks are likely to further elevate the salary standards 56 00:04:22,160 --> 00:04:24,600 for their position. 57 00:04:24,600 --> 00:04:32,000 In local sports, the Bruins pulled off a critical 2-1 victory in Game 5 against the Panthers, 58 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:35,240 keeping their playoff hopes alive. 59 00:04:35,240 --> 00:04:40,960 With Brad Marshon sidelined again, the Bruins showcased resilience, highlighted by Charlie 60 00:04:40,960 --> 00:04:44,960 McEvoy's pivotal second-period goal. 61 00:04:44,960 --> 00:04:51,680 Despite a challenge for goaltender interference, the goal stood, boosting the Bruins' momentum. 62 00:04:51,680 --> 00:04:57,640 Jeremy Swamen starred in the net, stopping 28 shots, including crucial saves in the game's 63 00:04:57,640 --> 00:04:59,720 dying moments. 64 00:04:59,720 --> 00:05:04,720 His performance was a key factor, especially with the series returning to Boston for Game 65 00:05:04,720 --> 00:05:09,240 6, with the Panthers still leading the series 3-2. 66 00:05:09,240 --> 00:05:14,360 The Bruins adopted a high-volume shooting approach right from the start, establishing 67 00:05:14,360 --> 00:05:19,640 intense pressure and maintaining a robust forecheck, which was crucial in setting the 68 00:05:19,640 --> 00:05:23,320 tone against a somewhat flat Panthers. 69 00:05:23,320 --> 00:05:28,200 And the Red Sox at home beat the Rays 5-4 in extra innings. 70 00:05:28,200 --> 00:05:34,520 Tonight, the Sox and Rays are back at it, with Tanner Hauck taking the bump. 71 00:05:34,520 --> 00:05:42,400 And the Celtics are at home to take on the Cavs for Game 5 of the Eastern Semifinals. 72 00:05:42,400 --> 00:05:49,920 In top news, according to Fitch Ratings, Hones in 90% of major U.S. metropolitan areas are 73 00:05:49,920 --> 00:05:54,760 currently overvalued, with the most significant price increases occurring in the southern 74 00:05:54,760 --> 00:05:59,960 states, including Tennessee, Arkansas, and South Carolina. 75 00:05:59,960 --> 00:06:06,520 Since the end of 2023, Hones nationwide were overvalued by 11%. 76 00:06:06,520 --> 00:06:11,720 Despite a recent increase in home listings, suggesting a move toward market normalization, 77 00:06:11,720 --> 00:06:17,880 high mortgage rates and escalating home prices continue to challenge the housing market. 78 00:06:17,880 --> 00:06:23,080 The 30-year mortgage rate averaged 7% as of early May. 79 00:06:23,080 --> 00:06:30,080 Fitch anticipates that home price growth could decelerate significantly in 2024. 80 00:06:30,080 --> 00:06:37,960 In business news, U.S. digital bank, Chime, is introducing a new financial product, MyPay, 81 00:06:37,960 --> 00:06:44,980 which allows customers early access to up to $500 of their wages before payday. 82 00:06:44,980 --> 00:06:49,360 This product aligns with the growing trend in earned-wage access services that cater 83 00:06:49,360 --> 00:06:55,320 to Americans who need funds between paychecks, especially gig workers and freelancers. 84 00:06:55,320 --> 00:07:02,000 MyPay will operate without mandatory fees, interest or credit checks, relying on historical 85 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:06,200 wage data to estimate available amounts. 86 00:07:06,200 --> 00:07:12,280 As Chime prepares for a potential public offering in the near future, CEO Chris Britt views 87 00:07:12,280 --> 00:07:19,760 MyPay as both a way to enhance customer engagement and a strategic move to attract new users. 88 00:07:19,760 --> 00:07:25,120 This launch comes amid ongoing regulatory discussions on whether EOS should be classified 89 00:07:25,120 --> 00:07:29,600 as a loan, which would impose stricter regulations. 90 00:07:29,600 --> 00:07:43,600 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now $61,500, Ethereum is $2,800, and Solana is $142. 91 00:07:43,600 --> 00:07:50,480 Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 92 00:07:50,480 --> 00:07:56,880 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 93 00:07:56,880 --> 00:08:01,160 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 94 00:08:01,160 --> 00:08:07,200 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 95 00:08:07,200 --> 00:08:10,480 and elevating mental well-being. 96 00:08:10,480 --> 00:08:13,680 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 97 00:08:13,680 --> 00:08:17,920 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 98 00:08:17,920 --> 00:08:24,240 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 99 00:08:24,240 --> 00:08:28,200 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 100 00:08:28,200 --> 00:08:31,720 And now back to the show. 101 00:08:31,720 --> 00:08:33,600 Let's talk tech. 102 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:41,040 Google is set to enhance its Gemini 1.5 Pro AI model by doubling its context window to 103 00:08:41,040 --> 00:08:48,860 2 million tokens, a move that significantly expands the model's data processing capacity. 104 00:08:48,860 --> 00:08:54,560 This increase allows the AI to analyze and remember more information for longer periods, 105 00:08:54,560 --> 00:08:58,440 enhancing the quality of interactions and responses. 106 00:08:58,440 --> 00:09:05,320 The term tokens refers to segments of data, like words or parts of words, that the AI 107 00:09:05,320 --> 00:09:09,120 uses to understand and generate language. 108 00:09:09,120 --> 00:09:14,800 A larger context window enables the AI to handle more complex queries and provide more 109 00:09:14,800 --> 00:09:21,800 detailed responses, potentially transforming how users interact with Google's technologies. 110 00:09:21,800 --> 00:09:27,840 This update, still in private preview for developers, marks a significant step in AI 111 00:09:27,840 --> 00:09:34,800 development, aiming toward infinite context, where AI could access and utilize an unlimited 112 00:09:34,800 --> 00:09:36,800 amount of data. 113 00:09:36,800 --> 00:09:41,880 And in entertainment news. 114 00:09:41,880 --> 00:09:48,560 Only Murders in the Building returns for its fourth season with an exciting new teaser. 115 00:09:48,560 --> 00:09:54,920 Set to premiere on Hulu on August 27, the beloved series takes its trio, Martin Short, 116 00:09:54,920 --> 00:09:59,480 Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez, to Los Angeles. 117 00:09:59,480 --> 00:10:04,880 This season revolves around a Hollywood studio's interest in making a film about their podcast, 118 00:10:04,880 --> 00:10:09,180 amidst their investigation into the latest murder. 119 00:10:09,180 --> 00:10:14,480 The plot thickens as they question who the true target was, leading to more mystery and 120 00:10:14,480 --> 00:10:17,160 intrigue back in New York. 121 00:10:17,160 --> 00:10:23,100 The cast is joined by stars such as Meryl Streep and Eugene Levy, enhancing the already 122 00:10:23,100 --> 00:10:25,080 dynamic ensemble. 123 00:10:25,080 --> 00:10:31,120 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 124 00:10:31,120 --> 00:10:36,000 And today, our quote comes from the great comedian Martin Short. 125 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:41,480 He said, My natural state is to be happy. 126 00:10:41,480 --> 00:10:43,920 I'm naturally buoyant. 127 00:10:43,920 --> 00:10:47,320 I wake up feeling, what a great morning. 128 00:10:47,320 --> 00:10:53,720 I've had some tragedy in my life, absolutely, but I don't know one human being who hasn't. 129 00:10:53,720 --> 00:10:59,560 You either learn from it and become empowered by it, or you become a victim to it. 130 00:10:59,560 --> 00:11:02,440 It's life after all. 131 00:11:02,440 --> 00:11:05,080 And that's a wrap for this morning. 132 00:11:05,080 --> 00:11:11,320 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 133 00:11:11,320 --> 00:11:13,840 with local news and the weather reports. 134 00:11:13,840 --> 00:11:16,840 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 135 00:11:16,840 --> 00:11:36,840 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.