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Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.

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I'm your host Melissa, and it's Wednesday, May 22nd.

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Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into

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some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment.

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At first, you'll be interested to know, 14 years ago, today, in 2010.

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Laszlo Henyaks bought two pizzas from Papa John's, and it was considered to be the

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first ever purchase with Bitcoin.

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The transaction paved the way for the financial revolution brought about by cryptocurrency.

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So March 22nd will be forever known as Bitcoin Pizza Day.

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Adding more fuel to this famous day, those pizzas ended up costing Mr. Henyaks $700 million.

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More on that later in the show.

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So now you know.

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And now you know what time it is.

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It's time for the weather report.

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In the Boston area.

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This morning, it's partly cloudy and feels like 54 degrees, with 6 mile per hour wind.

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The sunset will take place at 8.06, and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.15.

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It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day with a high near 88 and wind around 10

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mile per hour.

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Tonight, clear with a low around 64.

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For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday will be at 5.15 a.m. with

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a high tide at 11.30.

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The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 55 degrees for the water temperature.

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Looking ahead in the weather.

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Thursday will be mostly sunny and hot with a high near 87 degrees and a chance of showers

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and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m.

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Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday night as well.

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Friday and Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs near 83 and 74 respectively.

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Sunday will be mostly sunny and slightly cooler with a high near 70.

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A chance of showers returns Sunday night.

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Bonjour, food enthusiasts.

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This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.

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Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven

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for culinary delights.

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Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.

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You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.

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They are open every day from 8 to 5.

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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.

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Any morning send you.

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In local news, the renowned tax consulting firm Ryan has raised concerns about Mayor

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Michelle Wu's property tax classification proposal, warning of negative impacts on Boston's

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residential and commercial buildings, and economic health.

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On May 30, experts will discuss these concerns at the Comerical Real Estate Development Forum.

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The forum, hosted by the Comerical Real Estate Development Association of Massachusetts,

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will focus on the proposal's potential tax burden shift and its effects on small businesses.

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The panel briefing will be held Wednesday at 100 Federal Street, Putnam Auditorium,

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from 8 to 9.30 p.m.

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Now on to sports.

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Former Florida quarterback Singney, Jaden Rashada, is suing Gators coach, Billy Napier,

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a former staffer and a major booster, alleging they made false promises to induce him to

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sign with Florida in 2022.

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The lawsuit, seeking over $10 million, claims Rashada was promised significant NIL deals

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that were later reneged.

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Rashada initially committed to Miami but flipped to Florida, enticed by a four-year, $14 million

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NIL contract.

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The suit alleges continued false assurances, resulting in financial losses for Rashada.

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The case underscores growing concerns about NIL dealings in college sports, in local sports.

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The Indiana Pacers nearly secured a Game 1 upset in the Eastern Conference Finals, but

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Boston Celtics' Jalen Brown had other plans.

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Brown hit a crucial three-pointer in the final seconds of regulation to tie the game at 117-117.

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In overtime, the Celtics prevailed 132-128, with Jason Tatum scoring 10 points, including

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a key three-pointer.

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Despite shooting well, Indiana's 21 turnovers, including a costly one that led to Brown's

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game-tying shot, ultimately led to their downfall.

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The Celtics now lead the series with a Game 1 win.

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The Red Sox on the road beat the Rays 5-2.

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And tonight, the Sox take on the Rays in the final game of the series.

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And top news, on the original Bitcoin Pizza Day, Laszlo Hanyaks exchanged 10,000 Bitcoin

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for two pizzas, now valued at $700 million.

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Today, celebrations for Pizza Day include Binance's global events and many pizza shops

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offering deep discounts.

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Hanyaks, proud of his contribution, believes Bitcoin was destined to grow.

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On May 17-22, Binance hosts pizza events in 16 countries, including South Africa and Thailand,

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to engage and educate people about Bitcoin's journey.

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This day reminds us of how two pizzas sparked a global financial transformation and altered

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our perception of money forever.

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Since then, Bitcoin has experienced significant milestones, such as having events which have

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increased its value and solidified its position in the financial world.

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In business news, Amazon has become the largest private EV charging operator in the US by

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installing over 17,000 chargers at 120 warehouses.

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This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions from its last-mile deliveries.

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Despite challenges like high costs, varied warehouse designs, and substantial power requirements,

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Amazon's flexible and patient approach has set a roadmap for other companies.

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Investing in Rivian Vans and sustainable practices, Amazon strives to meet its climate goals while

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maintaining efficient delivery operations.

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In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $70,000, Ethereum is $3,800, and Solana is

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$177.

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Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working

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with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up.

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Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.

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Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,

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and elevating mental well-being.

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Scientific research affirms its benefits.

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So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.

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With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to

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tell them, sunny mornings sent you by.

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And now, back to the show.

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Let's talk science.

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Greater spotted eagles have altered their migration routes to avoid the war in Ukraine,

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according to scientists.

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GPS data showed these eagles, migrating from Greece and South Sudan to Belarus, deviated

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from their usual paths to avoid the conflict zones, resulting in longer journeys and fewer

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stops for refueling.

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This disruption may affect their breeding performance, raising concerns about this species

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conservation.

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Researchers from the Estonian University of Life Sciences and the British Trust for Ornithology

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reported these findings in the publication called Current Biology.

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And in entertainment news, Furiosa, a Mad Max saga, is an action-packed prequel to Mad

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Max, Fury Road.

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Directed by George Miller, it stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Furiosa, revealing her backstory from a

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young girl to a warrior queen.

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Chris Hemsworth plays the villain Dementus in this visually stunning dystopian tale.

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While it lacks the relentless pace of Fury Road, Furiosa offers thrilling action sequences

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and strong performances, making it a worthy, albeit conventional, addition to the Mad Max

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franchise.

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Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.

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And today, our quote comes from one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Larry

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Bird.

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He said,

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Leadership is getting players to believe in you.

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If you tell a teammate you're ready to play as tough as you're able to, you'd better

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go out there and do it.

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Players will see right through a phony, and they can tell when you're not giving it all

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you've got.

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And that's a wrap for this morning.

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You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos

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with local news and the weather reports.

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Have an amazing day, my good friends.

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We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.