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 Tuesday, May 28th. 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 --> 00:00:23,280 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,280 --> 00:00:26,080 But first, you'll be interested to know. 6 00:00:26,080 --> 00:00:32,880 Brisket, a cut from the breast area of beef, is more versatile than many realize. 7 00:00:32,880 --> 00:00:37,360 And if you didn't already stuff yourself with beef over Memorial Day weekend, you'll 8 00:00:37,360 --> 00:00:41,080 be happy to know today is National Brisket Day. 9 00:00:41,080 --> 00:00:46,960 It's a great day to explore its potential beyond barbecue and corned beef. 10 00:00:46,960 --> 00:00:52,640 Divided into point and flat cuts, brisket offers diverse cooking options. 11 00:00:52,640 --> 00:00:58,320 The point cut, rich in fat and connective tissue, excels in braising or smoking, delivering 12 00:00:58,320 --> 00:01:00,700 robust flavor. 13 00:01:00,700 --> 00:01:06,120 The leaner flat cut requires different preparation, but remains flavorful. 14 00:01:06,120 --> 00:01:07,840 So now you know. 15 00:01:07,840 --> 00:01:10,320 And now you know what time it is. 16 00:01:10,320 --> 00:01:13,720 It's time for the weather report. 17 00:01:13,720 --> 00:01:16,120 In the Boston area. 18 00:01:16,120 --> 00:01:23,040 This morning it's cloudy and feels like 66 degrees with 9 mile per hour wind. 19 00:01:23,040 --> 00:01:29,560 The sunset will take place at 8.11 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.11. 20 00:01:29,560 --> 00:01:35,560 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. 21 00:01:35,560 --> 00:01:42,120 Otherwise mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny with a high near 83 and wind of 8 to 22 00:01:42,120 --> 00:01:44,480 11 mile per hour. 23 00:01:44,480 --> 00:01:51,120 Tonight, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m. 24 00:01:51,120 --> 00:01:57,160 Partly cloudy with a low around 61 and wind of 6 to 9 mile per hour. 25 00:01:57,160 --> 00:02:02,880 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be just after 9.30 with 26 00:02:02,880 --> 00:02:05,880 the high tide just after 4. 27 00:02:05,880 --> 00:02:13,920 The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 59 degrees for the water temperature. 28 00:02:13,920 --> 00:02:16,120 Looking ahead in the weather. 29 00:02:16,120 --> 00:02:21,520 Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 77 degrees with a slight chance of showers 30 00:02:21,520 --> 00:02:23,520 after 3 p.m. 31 00:02:23,520 --> 00:02:28,480 A chance of showers continues Wednesday night through Thursday. 32 00:02:28,480 --> 00:02:32,840 Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 68. 33 00:02:32,840 --> 00:02:37,080 Friday will be mostly sunny and warmer with a high near 70. 34 00:02:37,080 --> 00:02:40,180 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 35 00:02:40,180 --> 00:02:45,800 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 36 00:02:45,800 --> 00:02:52,280 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 37 00:02:52,280 --> 00:02:55,080 for culinary delights. 38 00:02:55,080 --> 00:03:00,620 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 39 00:03:00,620 --> 00:03:05,320 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 40 00:03:05,320 --> 00:03:09,400 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 41 00:03:09,400 --> 00:03:12,840 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 42 00:03:12,840 --> 00:03:16,280 Sunny mornings send you. 43 00:03:16,280 --> 00:03:24,040 In local news, Harvard researchers, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, have launched Boston's 44 00:03:24,040 --> 00:03:30,640 first quantum network, the longest so far, with cables connecting Boston and Cambridge. 45 00:03:30,640 --> 00:03:37,120 Led by Professor Mikhail D. Lukin, the team successfully transmitted qubits between two 46 00:03:37,120 --> 00:03:43,000 quantum nodes over 35 kilometers of telecommunications fiber. 47 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:48,080 This breakthrough, published in Nature, paves the way for ultra-secure data transmission 48 00:03:48,080 --> 00:03:51,720 and enhanced astronomical observations. 49 00:03:51,720 --> 00:03:57,200 The real-world demonstration marks a significant step toward practical quantum networking, 50 00:03:57,200 --> 00:04:06,280 with plans to improve and expand the network in the coming years. 51 00:04:06,280 --> 00:04:09,080 Now on to sports. 52 00:04:09,080 --> 00:04:14,400 Controversial umpire Angel Hernandez is retiring immediately, after 53 00:04:14,400 --> 00:04:20,240 a career marked by criticism for inconsistent calls and quick ejections. 54 00:04:20,240 --> 00:04:28,640 Hernandez, who debuted in 1991, hasn't officiated since May 9, as he and MLB negotiated his 55 00:04:28,640 --> 00:04:30,160 exit. 56 00:04:30,160 --> 00:04:34,520 Despite being a lightning rod for complaints from players and not being promoted to crew 57 00:04:34,520 --> 00:04:39,760 chief, Hernandez stated his departure was voluntary and aimed at spending more time 58 00:04:39,760 --> 00:04:41,580 with family. 59 00:04:41,580 --> 00:04:45,560 His lawyer emphasized he wasn't forced out. 60 00:04:45,560 --> 00:04:50,080 Hernandez's career has been a source of debate, culminating in his decision to step 61 00:04:50,080 --> 00:04:51,080 down. 62 00:04:51,080 --> 00:04:53,320 And the baseball world rejoices. 63 00:04:53,320 --> 00:04:56,800 Can't say he'll be missed. 64 00:04:56,800 --> 00:04:59,080 In local sports. 65 00:04:59,080 --> 00:05:06,840 The Celtics on the road beat the Pacers in Game 4, 105-102, and are headed to the NBA 66 00:05:06,840 --> 00:05:07,840 Finals. 67 00:05:07,840 --> 00:05:14,280 Jalen Brown earned the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP, as the Celtics swept 68 00:05:14,280 --> 00:05:16,520 the Pacers. 69 00:05:16,520 --> 00:05:21,400 Brown's clutch performances in Games 1 and 4, including a game-saving block and assist 70 00:05:21,400 --> 00:05:25,220 for a game-winning three-pointer, were pivotal. 71 00:05:25,220 --> 00:05:31,640 He averaged nearly 30 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the series, 72 00:05:31,640 --> 00:05:35,680 narrowly beating teammate Jason Tatum for the MVP. 73 00:05:35,680 --> 00:05:42,120 Brown's defensive prowess in critical plays highlighted his role in the Celtics' success. 74 00:05:42,120 --> 00:05:47,760 Boston will face either the Dallas Mavericks or Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Finals, 75 00:05:47,760 --> 00:05:49,720 starting June 6. 76 00:05:49,720 --> 00:05:57,200 The Red Sox on the road lost to the Orioles, 11-3 in Game 1 of the three game series. 77 00:05:57,200 --> 00:06:04,880 And tonight, the Sox and Orioles are back at it for Game 2, with Brian Baio on the bump. 78 00:06:04,880 --> 00:06:06,760 In top news. 79 00:06:06,760 --> 00:06:15,640 Elon Musk's AI startup, XAI, secured $6 billion in Series B funding, raising its valuation 80 00:06:15,640 --> 00:06:18,880 to $24 billion. 81 00:06:18,880 --> 00:06:25,440 Notable investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Saudi Prince, Alvalid 82 00:06:25,440 --> 00:06:27,800 Bint Alal. 83 00:06:27,800 --> 00:06:36,400 This investment follows Amazon's recent $2.75 billion boost to AI startup Anthropic. 84 00:06:36,400 --> 00:06:43,360 Despite Amazon's significant AI investments, it lags behind leaders like OpenAI, Google, 85 00:06:43,360 --> 00:06:45,880 and other large-language models. 86 00:06:45,880 --> 00:06:53,880 XAI's integration with Elon's social platform, X, offers a vast data pool for training its 87 00:06:53,880 --> 00:06:57,080 chatbot, known as Grooke. 88 00:06:57,080 --> 00:07:05,520 However, quality and ethical considerations in AI training data remain critical challenges. 89 00:07:05,520 --> 00:07:07,160 In business news. 90 00:07:07,160 --> 00:07:15,200 Bitcoin has surged past $70,000, while Ethereum is nearing $4,000. 91 00:07:15,200 --> 00:07:21,620 This price jump coincides with Argentina exploring Bitcoin as legal tender, following discussions 92 00:07:21,620 --> 00:07:24,960 with El Salvador's Digital Assets Commission. 93 00:07:24,960 --> 00:07:32,440 Argentina's new leader, Javier Milli, is considering this move, inspired by El Salvador's pioneering 94 00:07:32,440 --> 00:07:36,320 adoption of Bitcoin in 2021. 95 00:07:36,320 --> 00:07:42,600 This development has led to $28 million in liquidations, mostly short positions, and 96 00:07:42,600 --> 00:07:48,480 coincides with the SEC's approval of Spot Ethereum, ETS, boosting Ethereum's market 97 00:07:48,480 --> 00:07:50,280 performance. 98 00:07:50,280 --> 00:07:55,080 In other crypto movement, Tether is just under $1.00. 99 00:07:55,080 --> 00:07:58,040 Binance Coin is $600. 100 00:07:58,040 --> 00:08:03,360 And Solana is $165. 101 00:08:03,360 --> 00:08:05,720 Moving on to a more local vibe. 102 00:08:05,720 --> 00:08:12,320 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 103 00:08:12,320 --> 00:08:16,560 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 104 00:08:16,560 --> 00:08:20,800 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 105 00:08:20,800 --> 00:08:26,880 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 106 00:08:26,880 --> 00:08:30,160 and elevating mental well-being. 107 00:08:30,160 --> 00:08:33,360 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 108 00:08:33,360 --> 00:08:40,120 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Canton, Wellesley, 109 00:08:40,120 --> 00:08:43,400 Kingham, Brookline, and Framingham. 110 00:08:43,400 --> 00:08:47,880 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 111 00:08:47,880 --> 00:08:50,400 And now, back to the show. 112 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:52,880 Let's talk tech. 113 00:08:52,880 --> 00:09:01,080 Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda have jointly committed to developing new engines optimized for electrification, 114 00:09:01,080 --> 00:09:05,960 focusing on compact designs to save space under the hood. 115 00:09:05,960 --> 00:09:11,160 This initiative aims to enhance vehicle design and integrate motors, batteries, and other 116 00:09:11,160 --> 00:09:13,160 electric drive units. 117 00:09:13,160 --> 00:09:19,360 Additionally, the engines will support alternative fuels like e-fuels and biofuels, aiding in 118 00:09:19,360 --> 00:09:23,400 decarbonizing internal combustion engines. 119 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:29,720 This move aligns with stricter emission standards such as the EU's Euro 7, set to take effect 120 00:09:29,720 --> 00:09:31,080 in 2030. 121 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:37,600 Toyota's multi-pathway approach includes hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell, and traditional 122 00:09:37,600 --> 00:09:39,600 fuel-burning vehicles. 123 00:09:39,600 --> 00:09:49,000 And in entertainment news, this year's Memorial Day weekend box office is on track to be the 124 00:09:49,000 --> 00:10:00,120 worst since 1995, with estimated ticket sales of $128 million, down from last year's $205. 125 00:10:00,120 --> 00:10:07,400 Furiosa, a Mad Max saga, topped the weekend with $32 million in sales. 126 00:10:07,400 --> 00:10:12,520 The box office is still feeling the effects of last year's Hollywood strikes and production 127 00:10:12,520 --> 00:10:15,040 delays. 128 00:10:15,040 --> 00:10:20,560 Outcoming releases like Deadpool and Wolverine, and Inside Out 2, are expected to help the 129 00:10:20,560 --> 00:10:26,920 summer box office recover, but overall 2024 earnings are projected to be 10% lower than 130 00:10:26,920 --> 00:10:28,360 last year. 131 00:10:28,360 --> 00:10:34,280 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 132 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:41,600 And today, our quote comes from the American philosopher and Bostonian, Ralph Waldo Emerson. 133 00:10:41,600 --> 00:10:42,600 He said, 134 00:10:42,600 --> 00:10:46,420 For each thorn, there's a rosebud. 135 00:10:46,420 --> 00:10:50,280 For each twilight, a dawn. 136 00:10:50,280 --> 00:10:54,180 For each trial, the strength to carry on. 137 00:10:54,180 --> 00:10:57,780 For each storm cloud, a rainbow. 138 00:10:57,780 --> 00:11:01,580 For each shadow, the sun. 139 00:11:01,580 --> 00:11:07,380 For each parting, sweet memories when sorrow is done. 140 00:11:07,380 --> 00:11:10,060 And that's a wrap for this morning. 141 00:11:10,060 --> 00:11:16,280 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 142 00:11:16,280 --> 00:11:18,680 with local news and the weather reports. 143 00:11:18,680 --> 00:11:21,800 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 144 00:11:21,800 --> 00:11:28,240 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.