Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, May 16th.
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.
At first, you'll be interested to know, 38 years ago, today, in 1986.
The action blockbuster, Top Gun, was released in American theaters and had made Tom Cruise
an international star.
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 rainy and feels like 55 degrees with 12 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 8.0 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.20.
It looks like we're in for a chance of showers today.
And it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 64 and wind of 6 to 10 mile per hour.
Chance of precipitation is 50 percent with new rain amounts between a tenth and quarter
of an inch possible.
Tonight, a chance of showers mainly before 11 p.m., mostly cloudy with a low around
52.
For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Thursday will be just before 6.30
a.m. with a low tide just after 1 p.m.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 54 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, this weekend will be mostly cloudy with highs in the low
60s.
Friday will be partly sunny with a high near 63.
Sunday brings a chance of showers mainly after 1 p.m.
Monday will be partly sunny with a high near 61 in breezy conditions.
And Tuesday starts partly sunny with a high near 68.
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In local news, the Boston Pops is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its fireworks spectacular
on July 4th, featuring Broadway sensation Kelly O'Hara.
The event marking a tradition that began nearly a century ago will also host the Mavericks,
Darling Love, and the singing surgeons from the U.S. Air Force Band.
The annual celebration, enriched with a fireworks display since 1974, highlights Boston's
historical significance in American democracy.
Festivities are scheduled at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade, starting at
8 p.m. with fireworks at 10.30.
This iconic event remains a pivotal part of Boston's cultural offerings, free to the
public, embodying the city's vibrant community spirit.
Now on to sports.
University of Southern California spent nearly $20 million on Lincoln Riley during his first
season as head football coach, according to federal tax returns.
Riley received nearly $10 million in base salary and $9.6 million in other compensation,
including a $4.5 million buyout to the University of Oklahoma.
Former defensive coordinator Alex Grinch, also hired from Oklahoma, earned a total of
over $4.3 million.
USC additionally paid nearly $4 million in severance to former coach Clay Helton.
Overall, USC spent $28 million on coaching salaries in 2022.
In local sports, the Red Sox at home lost to the Rays 4-3, and the Celtics at home beat
the Cavs 113-98 and head to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Tonight, the Red Sox are at home to take on the Rays.
And top news.
In the first quarter, Berkshire Hathaway made several significant changes to its portfolio.
It completely exited its position in HP, selling about 23 million shares and reduced its holdings
in Apple, Chevron, and Paramount Global.
Specifically, Berkshire sold 160 million Apple shares, 56 million Paramount shares, and 3
million Chevron shares.
Meanwhile, Berkshire increased its investment in Liberty Sirius XM by buying 35 million
shares and also acquired 26 million shares of Insurer Chub, now holding a 6% stake worth,
approximately $6.6 billion.
In business news, Soros Fund Management, founded by billionaire George Soros, sold its entire
stake in New York Community Bank during the first quarter, divesting over $15 million.
This move came amid a Fitch ratings downgrade of the company into deeper junk territory,
with the bank shares down 64% year-to-date.
Conversely, Soros Fund Management increased its holdings in Google stock, adding over
270,000 shares to reach nearly 1.5 million shares, valued at around $225 million.
In other news about this bank, Newsbroke, they are selling $5 billion worth of loans
to JP Morgan.
Interesting.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now 66,000.
Ethereum is 3,000.
Amsolana is $160.
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 science.
Dopamine drives us to undertake difficult tasks, such as marathons or challenging work
projects, even without immediate rewards.
This chemical messenger in our brains is linked to processing rewards and motivation.
While dopamine is often associated with pleasure-seeking behaviors like smartphone use, it also encourages
us to value and pursue challenging activities.
Science Michael Inslich calls this the effort paradox, where we sometimes prefer hard work
over easy, finding more satisfaction in tasks that require perseverance.
This intrinsic motivation can foster a balanced, sustainable pursuit of challenges and rewards.
And in entertainment news, Netflix will pay $150 million to air two NFL games on Netflix.
Air two NFL games on Christmas Day this year, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs' first Pittsburgh
Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens' first Houston Texans.
This is part of a three-year deal with the NFL, ensuring Netflix airs at least one Christmas
Day game in the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
The Chiefs, led by stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelcey, will face the Steelers, potentially
quarterbacked by Russell Wilson or Justin Fields.
The Ravens Texans game showcases MVP Lomar Jackson against offensive rookie of the year
C.J. Stroud.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the opening credits of the most quotable movie of all
time, Tach Gun.
On March 3rd, 1969, the United States Navy established an elite school for the top 1%
of its pilots.
Its purpose was to teach the lost art of aerial combat and to ensure that the handful of men
who graduated were the best fighter pilots in the world.
They succeeded.
Today, the Navy calls it Fighter Weapons School.
The Flyers call it Top Gun.
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.