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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 Friday, May 24th.

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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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But first, you'll be interested to know 141 years ago, today, in 1883.

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The Brooklyn Bridge opened.

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A brilliant feat of 19th century engineering, it spans the East River, connecting Brooklyn

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to Manhattan.

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The bridge was designed by civil engineer John Augustus Roebling.

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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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Looking ahead in the weather.

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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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Sunny mornings send you.

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In local news.

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Now on to sports.

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Jalen Brown scored 40 points to lead the Celtics to a 126 to 110 victory over the Indiana Pacers

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in game two of the Eastern Conference Finals, giving them a two-game series lead.

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Brown's performance, along with key contributions from Jason Tatum and Derek White, secured

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the win.

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The Celtics, still without Christophe's Porzingis, could potentially sweep the series.

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For the Pacers, Stargard Tyrese Halliburton exited with a hamstring injury, leaving Pascal

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Siakam to lead with 28 points.

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Game three is scheduled for Saturday at 8.30 Eastern.

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In local sports.

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The Red Sox are at home to take on the Brewers.

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In top news.

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When it comes to exceptional air travel, some airlines truly stand out.

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Delta Airlines tops the list for overall excellence, known for stellar customer service and reduced

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passenger complaints.

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American Airlines flagship first offers the best domestic business class experience with

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exclusive perks.

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For international business class, Qatar Airways' suit delivers unmatched luxury.

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United Airlines leads in diversity and sustainability, showcasing commitment to equity and environmental

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goals.

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Turkish Airlines impresses with lavish amenity kits and top-tier in-flight food, while Southwest

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Airlines provides reliable budget travel.

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Delta also excels in main cabin comfort with its modern fleet.

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In business news.

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The SEC has approved the first U.S. exchange traded funds for Ether, allowing mainstream

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investors to trade this cryptocurrency like stocks or mutual funds.

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This surprising move enables the trading of spot Ether ETS, boosting accessibility for

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investors.

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Major asset managers like BlackRock and Fidelity are set to launch these funds pending further

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approvals.

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The decision marks a shift from SEC Chair Gary Jensler's previous stance on crypto regulation

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and suggests the potential openness to other cryptocurrency-backed funds, despite some

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opposition citing Ether's volatility and susceptibility to fraud.

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In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $68,000.

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Ethereum is $3,800.

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And Solana is $171.

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Moving on to a more local vibe.

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In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio

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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 Morning sent you by.

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And now, back to the show.

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Let's talk tech.

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Spotify's decision to break its Carthing devices on December 9 has left owners frustrated,

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as the company offers no refunds or trade-in options.

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Carthing, initially launched in 2021, was designed to enhance in-car Spotify use, but

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required a Spotify Premium subscription and a connected phone, making it seem redundant.

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Despite halting production in 2022, Spotify continued to sell the device.

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Users are now pleading for the company to open-source the device to avoid e-waste, but

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Spotify has not responded to these requests, citing their initial goal of understanding

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in-car listening habits.

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And in entertainment news, Scarlett Johansson's dispute with OpenAI highlights Hollywood's

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concerns over AI's impact on intellectual property.

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After declining to voice an AI assistant, Johansson was shocked to hear a voice eerily

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similar to hers in OpenAI's demo.

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This prompted legal action and demands for transparency.

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OpenAI denies mimicking Johansson's voice, yet halted using the voice amidst the controversy.

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The incident underscores the need for clear regulations and consent regarding the use

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of artist likenesses in AI, as Hollywood grapples with a rapid advancement of generative AI

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technologies.

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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 the engineer who designed the Brooklyn Bridge, John Augustus

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Roebling.

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He said,

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It will no longer suit the spirit of the present age to pronounce an undertaking impracticable.

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Nothing is impracticable which is within the scope of natural laws.

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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.