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 Friday, May 17th. 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 --> 00:00:23,360 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,360 --> 00:00:31,000 At first, you'll be interested to know, 70 years ago, today in 1954, lawyer Thurgood 6 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:37,960 Marshall scored a landmark victory as the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in, Brownverse 7 00:00:37,960 --> 00:00:45,320 Board of Education of Topeka, that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. 8 00:00:45,320 --> 00:00:47,040 So now you know. 9 00:00:47,040 --> 00:00:50,180 And now you know what time it is. 10 00:00:50,180 --> 00:00:52,920 It's time for the weather report. 11 00:00:52,920 --> 00:00:55,440 In the Boston area. 12 00:00:55,440 --> 00:01:02,600 This morning it's partly cloudy and feels like 52 degrees with 7 mile per hour wind. 13 00:01:02,600 --> 00:01:08,840 The sunset will take place at 8.01 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.19. 14 00:01:08,840 --> 00:01:15,680 It looks like we're in for a partly sunny day with a high near 66 and wind of 7 to 11 15 00:01:15,680 --> 00:01:17,680 mile per hour. 16 00:01:17,680 --> 00:01:22,760 Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 51. 17 00:01:22,760 --> 00:01:28,200 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Friday will be at 7.30 a.m. with 18 00:01:28,200 --> 00:01:31,360 a low tide at 2 p.m. 19 00:01:31,360 --> 00:01:39,320 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 53 degrees for the water temperature. 20 00:01:39,320 --> 00:01:41,360 Looking ahead in the weather. 21 00:01:41,360 --> 00:01:46,520 This weekend will be partly sunny with a slight chance of showers on Saturday. 22 00:01:46,520 --> 00:01:49,120 Highs will be in the low 60s. 23 00:01:49,120 --> 00:01:53,280 Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 66. 24 00:01:53,280 --> 00:01:58,200 Tuesday will be sunny and much warmer with a high near 77. 25 00:01:58,200 --> 00:02:01,800 Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 75. 26 00:02:01,800 --> 00:02:05,360 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 27 00:02:05,360 --> 00:02:10,320 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 28 00:02:10,320 --> 00:02:17,440 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 29 00:02:17,440 --> 00:02:20,240 for culinary delights. 30 00:02:20,240 --> 00:02:25,800 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 31 00:02:25,800 --> 00:02:30,560 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 32 00:02:30,560 --> 00:02:34,560 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 33 00:02:34,560 --> 00:02:38,000 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 34 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:41,440 Sunny mornings send you. 35 00:02:41,440 --> 00:02:43,400 In local news. 36 00:02:43,400 --> 00:02:49,520 The first trailer for It Ends With Us, a Boston-set romantic drama starring Blake Lively, has 37 00:02:49,520 --> 00:02:51,520 been released. 38 00:02:51,520 --> 00:02:57,400 Based on Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel, the film features Lively as Lily Bloom, a 39 00:02:57,400 --> 00:03:03,220 flower shop owner escaping a traumatic past who finds herself entangled in a new relationship 40 00:03:03,220 --> 00:03:07,720 with Ryle, a charming but troubled neurosurgeon. 41 00:03:07,720 --> 00:03:13,180 The story explores Lily's struggle to break free from a cycle of violence, ultimately learning 42 00:03:13,180 --> 00:03:16,200 to rely on her own strength. 43 00:03:16,200 --> 00:03:22,280 Despite showcasing Boston landmarks, the film was mainly shot in New York and New Jersey. 44 00:03:22,280 --> 00:03:28,080 Also starring Brandon Sklinner, Hassan Minhaj, and Jenny Slate, It Ends With Us will premiere 45 00:03:28,080 --> 00:03:30,800 in theaters on August 9th. 46 00:03:30,800 --> 00:03:38,560 Sounds like a real feel-good flick. 47 00:03:38,560 --> 00:03:40,640 Now on to sports. 48 00:03:40,640 --> 00:03:46,480 Caitlin Clarke's home debut for the Indiana Fever was overshadowed by Brianna Stewart's 49 00:03:46,480 --> 00:03:55,600 MVP performance, leading the New York Liberty to a 102-66 victory at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 50 00:03:55,600 --> 00:04:01,960 Stewart's dominant game, featuring 31 points, 10 rebounds, and multiple defensive contributions, 51 00:04:01,960 --> 00:04:04,840 highlighted the Liberty's strength. 52 00:04:04,840 --> 00:04:10,680 Clarke had a solid outing with 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, but struggled against 53 00:04:10,680 --> 00:04:13,840 intense defensive pressure. 54 00:04:13,840 --> 00:04:19,400 Despite an early bucket that energized the crowd, Clarke faced tough defense and limited 55 00:04:19,400 --> 00:04:21,920 scoring opportunities. 56 00:04:21,920 --> 00:04:27,920 The Fever's defensive struggles and challenging schedule have contributed to their O and 2 57 00:04:27,920 --> 00:04:32,720 start, with upcoming games against top-tier teams. 58 00:04:32,720 --> 00:04:40,080 In local sports, the Red Sox at home lost to the Rays 7-5. 59 00:04:40,080 --> 00:04:46,200 Tonight the Sox are on the road in Atlanta to take on the Cardinals, and the Bruins are 60 00:04:46,200 --> 00:04:51,360 at home to take on the Panthers for game 6. 61 00:04:51,360 --> 00:04:58,640 In top news, the Justice Department has uncovered a major identity theft scheme involving thousands 62 00:04:58,640 --> 00:05:06,080 of North Korean IT workers who stole American identities to secure remote tech jobs at Fortune 63 00:05:06,080 --> 00:05:08,760 500 companies. 64 00:05:08,760 --> 00:05:13,680 This scheme generated significant revenue for North Korea, including for its weapons 65 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:19,960 program by exploiting the U.S. labor shortage and the rise of remote work. 66 00:05:19,960 --> 00:05:25,440 Three individuals have been arrested in Arizona who facilitated the scheme. 67 00:05:25,440 --> 00:05:31,880 The Justice Department and FBI are collaborating with international partners and private companies 68 00:05:31,880 --> 00:05:38,080 to combat such fraud, emphasizing the need for stringent identity verification in hiring 69 00:05:38,080 --> 00:05:40,200 processes. 70 00:05:40,200 --> 00:05:46,240 In business news, in response to declining subscriber numbers, Comcast has launched a 71 00:05:46,240 --> 00:05:54,160 new streaming service bundle called StreamSaver, which includes Apple TV+, Netflix, and Peacock. 72 00:05:54,160 --> 00:05:58,680 This initiative aims to counter the trend of cord cutting where consumers are abandoning 73 00:05:58,680 --> 00:06:03,480 cable TV in favor of streaming services. 74 00:06:03,480 --> 00:06:09,240 Comcast chair Brian Roberts announced the bundle, emphasizing its competitive pricing 75 00:06:09,240 --> 00:06:12,440 and value addition for consumers. 76 00:06:12,440 --> 00:06:17,880 This move comes after Comcast reported significant losses in broadband and video customers in 77 00:06:17,880 --> 00:06:24,360 its first quarter earnings for 2024, with a 7% decrease in revenue from residential 78 00:06:24,360 --> 00:06:26,760 video subscribers. 79 00:06:26,760 --> 00:06:31,960 The new bundle is an effort to attract and retain customers amid the shifting media consumption 80 00:06:31,960 --> 00:06:32,960 landscape. 81 00:06:32,960 --> 00:06:47,520 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now $65,500, Ethereum is $2,900, and Solana is $162. 82 00:06:47,520 --> 00:06:49,800 Moving on to a more local vibe. 83 00:06:49,800 --> 00:06:56,520 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 84 00:06:56,520 --> 00:07:00,760 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 85 00:07:00,760 --> 00:07:05,400 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 86 00:07:05,400 --> 00:07:11,080 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 87 00:07:11,080 --> 00:07:14,360 and elevating mental well-being. 88 00:07:14,360 --> 00:07:17,560 Public research affirms its benefits. 89 00:07:17,560 --> 00:07:21,800 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 90 00:07:21,800 --> 00:07:28,120 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 91 00:07:28,120 --> 00:07:32,120 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 92 00:07:32,120 --> 00:07:35,600 And now back to the show. 93 00:07:35,600 --> 00:07:37,720 Let's talk tech. 94 00:07:37,720 --> 00:07:45,120 British engineering giant RUP has fallen victim to a $25 million deep fake scam involving 95 00:07:45,120 --> 00:07:49,520 a Hong Kong employee being tricked into transferring funds. 96 00:07:49,520 --> 00:07:54,960 The fraudsters used sophisticated fake voices and images to impersonate the company's 97 00:07:54,960 --> 00:07:59,200 CFO and other staff during a video call. 98 00:07:59,200 --> 00:08:04,320 Despite the significant loss, RUP confirmed that their financial stability and business 99 00:08:04,320 --> 00:08:10,800 operations remained unaffected and their internal systems were uncompromised. 100 00:08:10,800 --> 00:08:16,120 This incident, under investigation by Hong Kong police, highlights the increasing frequency 101 00:08:16,120 --> 00:08:24,200 and sophistication of cyber attacks such as deep fakes, invoice fraud, and phishing scams. 102 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:29,440 RUP's global CIO emphasized the need for heightened awareness and vigilance against 103 00:08:29,440 --> 00:08:30,440 such threats. 104 00:08:30,440 --> 00:08:41,000 And in entertainment news, Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited passion project, Megalopolis, 105 00:08:41,000 --> 00:08:46,400 premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, closing a chapter decades in the making for the legendary 106 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:48,160 director. 107 00:08:48,160 --> 00:08:55,240 This 138-minute science fiction epic, inspired by Roman history, features Adam Driver as 108 00:08:55,240 --> 00:09:02,840 architect scientist Caesar Catalina and Giancarlo Esposito as Mayor Franklin Cicero. 109 00:09:02,840 --> 00:09:08,340 Despite mixed critical reviews, with some finding it fascinating if chaotic, Megalopolis 110 00:09:08,340 --> 00:09:14,280 marks Coppola's return to Cannes competition for the first time since Apocalypse Now in 111 00:09:14,280 --> 00:09:16,780 1979. 112 00:09:16,780 --> 00:09:23,800 The film, which has a star-studded cast, at a $120 million budget, has yet to secure a 113 00:09:23,800 --> 00:09:29,220 U.S. distributor, but is expected to have a limited global release in IMAX theaters 114 00:09:29,220 --> 00:09:30,920 later this year. 115 00:09:30,920 --> 00:09:36,920 Well, alrighty, folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 116 00:09:36,920 --> 00:09:43,440 And today, our quote comes from the lawyer and civil rights activist Thurgood Marshall. 117 00:09:43,440 --> 00:09:44,440 He said, 118 00:09:44,440 --> 00:09:50,660 None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps. 119 00:09:50,660 --> 00:09:57,560 We got here because somebody, a parent, a teacher, an ideally crony, or a few nuns, 120 00:09:57,560 --> 00:10:01,960 bent down and helped us pick up our boots. 121 00:10:01,960 --> 00:10:04,520 And that's a wrap for this morning. 122 00:10:04,520 --> 00:10:10,320 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 123 00:10:10,320 --> 00:10:12,640 with local news and the weather reports. 124 00:10:12,640 --> 00:10:15,920 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 125 00:10:15,920 --> 00:10:20,680 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.