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 Friday, May 31st. 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 --> 00:00:23,420 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,420 --> 00:00:26,960 But first, you'll be interested to know. 6 00:00:26,960 --> 00:00:29,920 It is National Macaroon Day. 7 00:00:29,920 --> 00:00:35,600 The uniquely American cookie is often confused with the French macaroon. 8 00:00:35,600 --> 00:00:42,360 Both confections share origins and key ingredients like sugar and egg whites, but diverge in 9 00:00:42,360 --> 00:00:46,240 texture and base ingredients. 10 00:00:46,240 --> 00:00:51,920 Macarons use almond flour, while macaroons utilize shredded coconut. 11 00:00:51,920 --> 00:01:00,120 Mrs. Esther Levy popularized macaroons in her 1871 first Jewish-American cookbook, highlighting 12 00:01:00,120 --> 00:01:03,720 their cake-like texture. 13 00:01:03,720 --> 00:01:09,080 Macaroons originally adapted when Florida's coconut palms began bearing fruit, exemplify 14 00:01:09,080 --> 00:01:12,120 early locavore practices. 15 00:01:12,120 --> 00:01:18,400 These chewy coconut delights merit recognition for their distinct characteristics and historical 16 00:01:18,400 --> 00:01:20,000 significance. 17 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,720 So now you know. 18 00:01:21,720 --> 00:01:24,160 Now you know what time it is. 19 00:01:24,160 --> 00:01:27,600 It's time for the weather report. 20 00:01:27,600 --> 00:01:29,940 In the Boston area. 21 00:01:29,940 --> 00:01:36,960 This morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 51 degrees, with 7 mile per hour wind. 22 00:01:36,960 --> 00:01:43,320 The sunset will take place at 814, and it will rise again tomorrow at 509. 23 00:01:43,320 --> 00:01:48,480 It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day, with a high near 74 and wind of 6 to 24 00:01:48,480 --> 00:01:50,440 8 mile per hour. 25 00:01:50,440 --> 00:01:52,200 Tonight. 26 00:01:52,200 --> 00:01:56,200 It should be clear with a low around 56. 27 00:01:56,200 --> 00:02:01,560 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Friday will be at 6 a.m., with a 28 00:02:01,560 --> 00:02:04,280 low tide at 1230. 29 00:02:04,280 --> 00:02:12,120 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 59 degrees for the water temperature. 30 00:02:12,120 --> 00:02:14,160 Looking ahead in the weather. 31 00:02:14,160 --> 00:02:19,360 This weekend will be sunny and warm, with highs in the upper 70s. 32 00:02:19,360 --> 00:02:23,760 Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 77. 33 00:02:23,760 --> 00:02:28,360 Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 75. 34 00:02:28,360 --> 00:02:34,280 And Wednesday will be partly sunny, with a high near 78 and a chance of showers. 35 00:02:34,280 --> 00:02:37,280 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 36 00:02:37,280 --> 00:02:42,880 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 37 00:02:42,880 --> 00:02:49,340 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 38 00:02:49,340 --> 00:02:52,120 for culinary delights. 39 00:02:52,120 --> 00:02:57,680 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 40 00:02:57,680 --> 00:03:02,360 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 41 00:03:02,360 --> 00:03:06,440 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 42 00:03:06,440 --> 00:03:09,880 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 43 00:03:09,880 --> 00:03:13,320 Sunny mornings send you. 44 00:03:13,320 --> 00:03:19,920 In local news, Sally's a Pizza, a renowned Connecticut pizza chain, is expanding in the 45 00:03:19,920 --> 00:03:27,840 greater Boston area with new locations in Concord and Dorchester set to open in 2025. 46 00:03:27,840 --> 00:03:34,040 These join the already successful Walbrun location, which opened in December 2023. 47 00:03:34,040 --> 00:03:39,520 The Concord site will be part of a new development alongside Chipotle and Starbucks, while the 48 00:03:39,520 --> 00:03:44,840 Dorchester spot will be in the South Bay Lifestyle Center. 49 00:03:44,840 --> 00:03:49,880 Sally's aims to bring culinary craftsmanship to new communities with plans for more chef 50 00:03:49,880 --> 00:03:58,000 collaborations and specialty pizzas. 51 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:00,300 Now on to sports. 52 00:04:00,300 --> 00:04:06,800 Top draft pick, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks 53 00:04:06,800 --> 00:04:12,160 during their training camp, marking the Bears' first appearance on the show. 54 00:04:12,160 --> 00:04:17,760 Despite initial resistance from Chairman George McCasky, the appeal of Williams and the team's 55 00:04:17,760 --> 00:04:21,240 promising prospects led to their selection. 56 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:25,680 The series will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the Bears' preparations, starting 57 00:04:25,680 --> 00:04:31,140 with their early training camp in late July and culminating in the Hall of Fame game on 58 00:04:31,140 --> 00:04:33,280 August 1. 59 00:04:33,280 --> 00:04:39,560 The first episode airs on August 6 in local sports. 60 00:04:39,560 --> 00:04:45,840 Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock underwent a successful ulnar collateral ligament repair 61 00:04:45,840 --> 00:04:50,200 with an internal brace avoiding Tommy John surgery. 62 00:04:50,200 --> 00:04:58,100 The procedure, performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, aims for Whitlock's return in early 2025. 63 00:04:58,100 --> 00:05:01,760 With Whitlock out, Cooper Criswell joins the rotation. 64 00:05:01,760 --> 00:05:10,880 Whitlock, under contract through 2026, with team options for 2027 and 2028, pitched well 65 00:05:10,880 --> 00:05:16,240 in his first four starts this season before his injury. 66 00:05:16,240 --> 00:05:22,120 Last night, the Red Sox at home lost to the Tigers 5-0. 67 00:05:22,120 --> 00:05:27,560 Nick Pivetta tied a Sox record with eight consecutive strikeouts, but the team's spats 68 00:05:27,560 --> 00:05:30,680 were silent in the loss to the Tigers. 69 00:05:30,680 --> 00:05:37,280 Pivetta allowed two runs and struck out nine in five and one-third innings. 70 00:05:37,280 --> 00:05:43,320 Tigers' Jack Flaherty no-hit the Sox through six and one-third, allowing only two hits 71 00:05:43,320 --> 00:05:45,440 in total. 72 00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:49,760 Chris Martin struggled in relief, giving up three runs. 73 00:05:49,760 --> 00:05:56,720 The Red Sox, now with 28 wins and 29 losses, will have Tanner help pitching tonight against 74 00:05:56,720 --> 00:06:00,520 Detroit's Kent Amida. 75 00:06:00,520 --> 00:06:06,760 In top news, Boeing is committed to major changes in its manufacturing processes to 76 00:06:06,760 --> 00:06:17,000 rebuild trust and quality following an FAA-mandated plan after a 737 MAX mid-air incident in January. 77 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:23,560 The plan, presented by CEO Dave Calhoun, includes strengthening the safety management system, 78 00:06:23,560 --> 00:06:28,160 better employee training, and increased oversight of suppliers. 79 00:06:28,160 --> 00:06:35,200 The FAA will maintain strict oversight, with weekly progress meetings and more inspectors. 80 00:06:35,200 --> 00:06:40,360 Production caps on the 737 will remain until Boeing demonstrates consistent commitment 81 00:06:40,360 --> 00:06:44,000 to safety and quality improvements. 82 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:49,500 CEO Calhoun will step down at the end of the year. 83 00:06:49,500 --> 00:06:57,040 In business news, Controller for HomeKit has introduced a new floor plan feature, allowing 84 00:06:57,040 --> 00:07:03,920 users to create a 3D model of their home using a LIDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad. 85 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:09,040 This feature enables users to map HomeKit devices onto the model for intuitive control 86 00:07:09,040 --> 00:07:11,040 and monitoring. 87 00:07:11,040 --> 00:07:16,240 Even without a LIDAR device, users can scan an app clip on a friend's device and export 88 00:07:16,240 --> 00:07:18,000 the model. 89 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:23,280 The app also offers complex automations, notifications, and backups. 90 00:07:23,280 --> 00:07:28,480 The basic version is free on the App Store, with a pro version available via subscription 91 00:07:28,480 --> 00:07:31,160 or lifetime license. 92 00:07:31,160 --> 00:07:45,080 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is $68,500, Ethereum is $3,700, and Solana is $167. 93 00:07:45,080 --> 00:07:47,440 Moving on to a more local vibe. 94 00:07:47,440 --> 00:07:54,120 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 95 00:07:54,120 --> 00:07:58,360 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 96 00:07:58,360 --> 00:08:03,040 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 97 00:08:03,040 --> 00:08:08,680 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 98 00:08:08,680 --> 00:08:12,000 and elevating mental well-being. 99 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:15,180 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 100 00:08:15,180 --> 00:08:19,440 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 101 00:08:19,440 --> 00:08:25,760 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 102 00:08:25,760 --> 00:08:29,760 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 103 00:08:29,760 --> 00:08:33,160 And now back to the show. 104 00:08:33,160 --> 00:08:35,160 Let's talk science. 105 00:08:35,160 --> 00:08:41,400 Thousands of NHS patients in England will join trials for personalized cancer vaccines, 106 00:08:41,400 --> 00:08:47,240 aiming to provide a permanent cure by targeting individual tumors. 107 00:08:47,240 --> 00:08:52,640 This groundbreaking initiative, part of the Cancer Vaccine Launchpad, is hailed as a 108 00:08:52,640 --> 00:09:00,800 game changer and will initially focus on colorectal, skin, lung, bladder, pancreatic, and kidney 109 00:09:00,800 --> 00:09:02,240 cancers. 110 00:09:02,240 --> 00:09:08,400 The vaccines, developed by companies like BioNTech, use mRNA technology to help the 111 00:09:08,400 --> 00:09:15,120 immune system identify and destroy cancer cells, reducing the risk of recurrence. 112 00:09:15,120 --> 00:09:18,800 This marks a significant advancement in cancer treatment. 113 00:09:18,800 --> 00:09:28,760 And in entertainment news, director John Turteltab has confirmed that a script for National Treasure 114 00:09:28,760 --> 00:09:36,240 3 is currently being written with hopes of Nicolas Cage and the original cast returning. 115 00:09:36,240 --> 00:09:41,800 Director Jerry Bruckheimer expressed optimism about the project earlier this year. 116 00:09:41,800 --> 00:09:48,960 Turteltab emphasized the importance of adapting to cultural changes and maintaining relevance. 117 00:09:48,960 --> 00:09:54,480 Nicolas Cage also voiced his surprise that Disney hasn't greenlit the sequel yet, highlighting 118 00:09:54,480 --> 00:09:59,060 the family-friendly and educational nature of the films. 119 00:09:59,060 --> 00:10:02,240 More updates on the movie are expected in the future. 120 00:10:02,240 --> 00:10:08,400 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 121 00:10:08,400 --> 00:10:13,600 And today, I'd like to send some thoughts and prayers to my Uncle Danny, who's in the 122 00:10:13,600 --> 00:10:17,720 hospital recovering from open-heart surgery. 123 00:10:17,720 --> 00:10:20,520 Be strong, Uncle D, and rest up. 124 00:10:20,520 --> 00:10:24,000 You'll be back on your feet in no time. 125 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:29,840 Until then, we're all thinking about you and sending you love and positive energy. 126 00:10:29,840 --> 00:10:32,960 Have a great weekend, everyone. 127 00:10:32,960 --> 00:11:02,080 We'll be back on Monday with another episode of the Sunny Mornings Podcast.