Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa, and it's Tuesday, May 28th.
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.
But first, you'll be interested to know.
Brisket, a cut from the breast area of beef, is more versatile than many realize.
And if you didn't already stuff yourself with beef over Memorial Day weekend, you'll
be happy to know today is National Brisket Day.
It's a great day to explore its potential beyond barbecue and corned beef.
Divided into point and flat cuts, brisket offers diverse cooking options.
The point cut, rich in fat and connective tissue, excels in braising or smoking, delivering
robust flavor.
The leaner flat cut requires different preparation, but remains flavorful.
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 cloudy and feels like 66 degrees with 9 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 8.11 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.11.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Otherwise mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny with a high near 83 and wind of 8 to
11 mile per hour.
Tonight, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m.
Partly cloudy with a low around 61 and wind of 6 to 9 mile per hour.
For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be just after 9.30 with
the high tide just after 4.
The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 59 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 77 degrees with a slight chance of showers
after 3 p.m.
A chance of showers continues Wednesday night through Thursday.
Thursday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 68.
Friday will be mostly sunny and warmer with a high near 70.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
for culinary delights.
Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5.
So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you.
In local news, Harvard researchers, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, have launched Boston's
first quantum network, the longest so far, with cables connecting Boston and Cambridge.
Led by Professor Mikhail D. Lukin, the team successfully transmitted qubits between two
quantum nodes over 35 kilometers of telecommunications fiber.
This breakthrough, published in Nature, paves the way for ultra-secure data transmission
and enhanced astronomical observations.
The real-world demonstration marks a significant step toward practical quantum networking,
with plans to improve and expand the network in the coming years.
Now on to sports.
Controversial umpire Angel Hernandez is retiring immediately, after
a career marked by criticism for inconsistent calls and quick ejections.
Hernandez, who debuted in 1991, hasn't officiated since May 9, as he and MLB negotiated his
exit.
Despite being a lightning rod for complaints from players and not being promoted to crew
chief, Hernandez stated his departure was voluntary and aimed at spending more time
with family.
His lawyer emphasized he wasn't forced out.
Hernandez's career has been a source of debate, culminating in his decision to step
down.
And the baseball world rejoices.
Can't say he'll be missed.
In local sports.
The Celtics on the road beat the Pacers in Game 4, 105-102, and are headed to the NBA
Finals.
Jalen Brown earned the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP, as the Celtics swept
the Pacers.
Brown's clutch performances in Games 1 and 4, including a game-saving block and assist
for a game-winning three-pointer, were pivotal.
He averaged nearly 30 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the series,
narrowly beating teammate Jason Tatum for the MVP.
Brown's defensive prowess in critical plays highlighted his role in the Celtics' success.
Boston will face either the Dallas Mavericks or Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Finals,
starting June 6.
The Red Sox on the road lost to the Orioles, 11-3 in Game 1 of the three game series.
And tonight, the Sox and Orioles are back at it for Game 2, with Brian Baio on the bump.
In top news.
Elon Musk's AI startup, XAI, secured $6 billion in Series B funding, raising its valuation
to $24 billion.
Notable investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Saudi Prince, Alvalid
Bint Alal.
This investment follows Amazon's recent $2.75 billion boost to AI startup Anthropic.
Despite Amazon's significant AI investments, it lags behind leaders like OpenAI, Google,
and other large-language models.
XAI's integration with Elon's social platform, X, offers a vast data pool for training its
chatbot, known as Grooke.
However, quality and ethical considerations in AI training data remain critical challenges.
In business news.
Bitcoin has surged past $70,000, while Ethereum is nearing $4,000.
This price jump coincides with Argentina exploring Bitcoin as legal tender, following discussions
with El Salvador's Digital Assets Commission.
Argentina's new leader, Javier Milli, is considering this move, inspired by El Salvador's pioneering
adoption of Bitcoin in 2021.
This development has led to $28 million in liquidations, mostly short positions, and
coincides with the SEC's approval of Spot Ethereum, ETS, boosting Ethereum's market
performance.
In other crypto movement, Tether is just under $1.00.
Binance Coin is $600.
And Solana is $165.
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,
Kingham, Brookline, and Framingham.
Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now, back to the show.
Let's talk tech.
Toyota, Subaru, and Mazda have jointly committed to developing new engines optimized for electrification,
focusing on compact designs to save space under the hood.
This initiative aims to enhance vehicle design and integrate motors, batteries, and other
electric drive units.
Additionally, the engines will support alternative fuels like e-fuels and biofuels, aiding in
decarbonizing internal combustion engines.
This move aligns with stricter emission standards such as the EU's Euro 7, set to take effect
in 2030.
Toyota's multi-pathway approach includes hybrids, hydrogen fuel cell, and traditional
fuel-burning vehicles.
And in entertainment news, this year's Memorial Day weekend box office is on track to be the
worst since 1995, with estimated ticket sales of $128 million, down from last year's $205.
Furiosa, a Mad Max saga, topped the weekend with $32 million in sales.
The box office is still feeling the effects of last year's Hollywood strikes and production
delays.
Outcoming releases like Deadpool and Wolverine, and Inside Out 2, are expected to help the
summer box office recover, but overall 2024 earnings are projected to be 10% lower than
last year.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the American philosopher and Bostonian, Ralph Waldo Emerson.
He said,
For each thorn, there's a rosebud.
For each twilight, a dawn.
For each trial, the strength to carry on.
For each storm cloud, a rainbow.
For each shadow, the sun.
For each parting, sweet memories when sorrow is done.
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.
Have an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.