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 Wednesday, May 29th. 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 --> 00:00:23,160 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,160 --> 00:00:30,560 At first, you'll be interested to know 71 years ago, today in 1953. 6 00:00:30,560 --> 00:00:35,760 Following numerous failed attempts by others, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the 7 00:00:35,760 --> 00:00:40,800 first climbers to reach the peak of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, 8 00:00:40,800 --> 00:00:43,500 at nearly 30,000 feet. 9 00:00:43,500 --> 00:00:45,220 So now you know. 10 00:00:45,220 --> 00:00:48,360 And now you know what time it is. 11 00:00:48,360 --> 00:00:51,100 It's time for the weather report. 12 00:00:51,100 --> 00:00:53,580 In the Boston area. 13 00:00:53,580 --> 00:01:00,060 This morning it's sunny and feels like 61 degrees, with 7 mile per hour wind. 14 00:01:00,060 --> 00:01:06,040 The sunset will take place at 8.12 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.10. 15 00:01:06,040 --> 00:01:11,520 It looks like we're in for a slight chance of patchy showers most of the day before 3. 16 00:01:11,520 --> 00:01:17,680 But it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 77 and wind of 7 mile per hour. 17 00:01:17,680 --> 00:01:18,680 Tonight. 18 00:01:18,680 --> 00:01:26,240 A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low around 56 and wind of 9 mile per 19 00:01:26,240 --> 00:01:27,800 hour. 20 00:01:27,800 --> 00:01:33,520 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday will be at 10.30 with a 21 00:01:33,520 --> 00:01:36,440 high tide at 4.45. 22 00:01:36,440 --> 00:01:44,400 The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 59 degrees for the water temperature. 23 00:01:44,400 --> 00:01:46,240 Looking ahead in the weather. 24 00:01:46,240 --> 00:01:52,760 Thursday will be partly sunny, with a chance of showers and a high near 65 degrees. 25 00:01:52,760 --> 00:01:56,120 A chance of showers continues Thursday night. 26 00:01:56,120 --> 00:02:02,160 Friday and Saturday will be mostly sunny and warmer, with highs in the low 70s. 27 00:02:02,160 --> 00:02:05,960 Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 78. 28 00:02:05,960 --> 00:02:09,680 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 29 00:02:09,680 --> 00:02:15,280 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Ansonides. 30 00:02:15,280 --> 00:02:21,780 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Ansonides Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 31 00:02:21,780 --> 00:02:24,560 for culinary delights. 32 00:02:24,560 --> 00:02:30,120 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 33 00:02:30,120 --> 00:02:34,880 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 34 00:02:34,880 --> 00:02:38,880 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 35 00:02:38,880 --> 00:02:42,320 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 36 00:02:42,320 --> 00:02:45,760 Any morning send you. 37 00:02:45,760 --> 00:02:51,840 In local news, the Steamship Authority faces a staffing shortage that could impact summer 38 00:02:51,840 --> 00:02:56,280 ferry services to Martha's Vineyard in Nantucket. 39 00:02:56,280 --> 00:03:02,000 Despite operating with minimal staff, any absences could cause delays. 40 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:08,080 Local residents, like Andy Palmer, rely on timely ferries for critical appointments. 41 00:03:08,080 --> 00:03:12,560 The hiring crunch stems from a lack of mariners and retirements. 42 00:03:12,560 --> 00:03:17,720 Efforts to address the issue include seeking affordable housing solutions to alleviate 43 00:03:17,720 --> 00:03:29,520 the labor supply shortage, as discussed by Kate Codd Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Neitzweetsey. 44 00:03:29,520 --> 00:03:31,600 Now on to sports. 45 00:03:31,600 --> 00:03:37,640 The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 105-100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 46 00:03:37,640 --> 00:03:42,320 4 of the Western Conference Finals, preventing a sweep. 47 00:03:42,320 --> 00:03:49,320 Carl Anthony Towns led a late surge, finishing with 25 points and 5 rebounds. 48 00:03:49,320 --> 00:03:55,440 Anthony Edwards contributed 29 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists. 49 00:03:55,440 --> 00:04:00,400 Despite Luka Donsik's triple-double, the Mavericks fell short. 50 00:04:00,400 --> 00:04:05,560 The Timberwolves, still trailing three games to one in the series, will host Game 5 in 51 00:04:05,560 --> 00:04:11,320 Minneapolis on Thursday, aiming to continue their comeback and make NBA history by winning 52 00:04:11,320 --> 00:04:14,560 three consecutive games. 53 00:04:14,560 --> 00:04:22,280 In local sports, the Red Sox on the road beat the Orioles 8-3. 54 00:04:22,280 --> 00:04:29,360 And tonight, the Sox and Orioles close out the series at 7.35. 55 00:04:29,360 --> 00:04:35,800 And top news, nearly 2 million bottles of Fiji Natural Artesian water sold on Amazon 56 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:41,320 have been recalled due to manganese and bacterial concerns. 57 00:04:41,320 --> 00:04:48,120 The recall effects bottles sold between February 1 and March 3, 2024, with production dates 58 00:04:48,120 --> 00:04:50,960 in November 2023. 59 00:04:50,960 --> 00:04:56,940 The FDA classified this as a Class 3 recall, indicating it is not likely to cause adverse 60 00:04:56,940 --> 00:04:59,480 health effects. 61 00:04:59,480 --> 00:05:04,960 Consumers should dispose of the affected water and contact Fiji Water for a refund. 62 00:05:04,960 --> 00:05:11,920 Despite the recall, Fiji Water assures there are no ongoing health risks. 63 00:05:11,920 --> 00:05:19,280 In business news, T-Mobile is set to acquire U.S. Cellular's wireless business for $4.4 64 00:05:19,280 --> 00:05:24,440 billion, including $2 billion in debt assumption. 65 00:05:24,440 --> 00:05:30,880 This deal will expand T-Mobile's coverage, especially in rural areas where 40% of U.S. 66 00:05:30,880 --> 00:05:33,200 Cellular's customers reside. 67 00:05:33,200 --> 00:05:39,160 The acquisition includes the lease of space on over 2,100 towers, but excludes most of 68 00:05:39,160 --> 00:05:42,080 U.S. Cellular's wireless spectrum. 69 00:05:42,080 --> 00:05:48,600 The deal, subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close by mid-2025. 70 00:05:48,600 --> 00:05:54,520 Analysts see this as a positive move for both companies, offering T-Mobile growth opportunities 71 00:05:54,520 --> 00:05:58,960 and relieving U.S. Cellular of its financial burdens. 72 00:05:58,960 --> 00:06:08,920 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $69,000, Ethereum is $3,800, and Solana is 73 00:06:08,920 --> 00:06:12,720 $172. 74 00:06:12,720 --> 00:06:19,840 Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 75 00:06:19,840 --> 00:06:26,080 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 76 00:06:26,080 --> 00:06:30,520 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 77 00:06:30,520 --> 00:06:36,560 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 78 00:06:36,560 --> 00:06:39,360 and elevating mental well-being. 79 00:06:39,360 --> 00:06:43,040 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 80 00:06:43,040 --> 00:06:47,300 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 81 00:06:47,300 --> 00:06:53,640 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 82 00:06:53,640 --> 00:06:57,640 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 83 00:06:57,640 --> 00:07:01,120 And now back to the show. 84 00:07:01,120 --> 00:07:03,080 Let's talk tech. 85 00:07:03,080 --> 00:07:09,480 PayPal is developing an ad network leveraging customer transaction data from PayPal and 86 00:07:09,480 --> 00:07:10,480 Venmo. 87 00:07:10,480 --> 00:07:17,160 This platform will utilize purchase information and spending habits to target ads effectively. 88 00:07:17,160 --> 00:07:23,080 Led by Mark Grether, former VP of Uber Advertising, the initiative aims to help merchants boost 89 00:07:23,080 --> 00:07:27,680 sales by offering personalized product suggestions. 90 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:32,820 Although PayPal will collect data by default, customers can opt out. 91 00:07:32,820 --> 00:07:37,240 The company promises transparent privacy controls. 92 00:07:37,240 --> 00:07:43,780 This move follows similar strategies by Facebook, JP Morgan Chase, and Visa, who also use transaction 93 00:07:43,780 --> 00:07:46,520 data for targeted advertising. 94 00:07:46,520 --> 00:07:56,840 And in entertainment news, the HBO documentary MoviePass, Movie Crash explores the rise and 95 00:07:56,840 --> 00:08:03,400 fall of MoviePass, the movie ticket subscription service that once allowed users to see unlimited 96 00:08:03,400 --> 00:08:06,680 movies for just $10 a month. 97 00:08:06,680 --> 00:08:13,960 The film reveals how the company's unsustainable business model led to its bankruptcy in 2019. 98 00:08:13,960 --> 00:08:19,640 It features interviews with subscribers, including a young woman who fondly recalls the service, 99 00:08:19,640 --> 00:08:24,860 and delves into the controversial roles of former executives Ted Farnsworth and Mitch 100 00:08:24,860 --> 00:08:28,240 Lowe, who face fraud charges. 101 00:08:28,240 --> 00:08:34,440 The documentary combines animation and archival footage to tell this cautionary tale of ambition 102 00:08:34,440 --> 00:08:36,440 and mismanagement. 103 00:08:36,440 --> 00:08:42,400 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 104 00:08:42,400 --> 00:08:48,440 And today, our quote comes from the American animator, film producer and entrepreneur Walter 105 00:08:48,440 --> 00:08:50,880 Elias Disney. 106 00:08:50,880 --> 00:08:58,040 He said, the way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing. 107 00:08:58,040 --> 00:09:00,720 And that's a wrap for this morning. 108 00:09:00,720 --> 00:09:06,940 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 109 00:09:06,940 --> 00:09:09,440 with local news and the weather reports. 110 00:09:09,440 --> 00:09:12,440 Had an amazing day, my good friends. 111 00:09:12,440 --> 00:09:21,120 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.