Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, May 31st.
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.
It is National Macaroon Day.
The uniquely American cookie is often confused with the French macaroon.
Both confections share origins and key ingredients like sugar and egg whites, but diverge in
texture and base ingredients.
Macarons use almond flour, while macaroons utilize shredded coconut.
Mrs. Esther Levy popularized macaroons in her 1871 first Jewish-American cookbook, highlighting
their cake-like texture.
Macaroons originally adapted when Florida's coconut palms began bearing fruit, exemplify
early locavore practices.
These chewy coconut delights merit recognition for their distinct characteristics and historical
significance.
So now you know.
Now you know what time it is.
It's time for the weather report.
In the Boston area.
This morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 51 degrees, with 7 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 814, and it will rise again tomorrow at 509.
It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day, with a high near 74 and wind of 6 to
8 mile per hour.
Tonight.
It should be clear with a low around 56.
For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Friday will be at 6 a.m., with a
low tide at 1230.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 59 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather.
This weekend will be sunny and warm, with highs in the upper 70s.
Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
And Wednesday will be partly sunny, with a high near 78 and a chance of showers.
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, Sally's a Pizza, a renowned Connecticut pizza chain, is expanding in the
greater Boston area with new locations in Concord and Dorchester set to open in 2025.
These join the already successful Walbrun location, which opened in December 2023.
The Concord site will be part of a new development alongside Chipotle and Starbucks, while the
Dorchester spot will be in the South Bay Lifestyle Center.
Sally's aims to bring culinary craftsmanship to new communities with plans for more chef
collaborations and specialty pizzas.
Now on to sports.
Top draft pick, Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears will be featured on HBO's Hard Knocks
during their training camp, marking the Bears' first appearance on the show.
Despite initial resistance from Chairman George McCasky, the appeal of Williams and the team's
promising prospects led to their selection.
The series will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the Bears' preparations, starting
with their early training camp in late July and culminating in the Hall of Fame game on
August 1.
The first episode airs on August 6 in local sports.
Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock underwent a successful ulnar collateral ligament repair
with an internal brace avoiding Tommy John surgery.
The procedure, performed by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, aims for Whitlock's return in early 2025.
With Whitlock out, Cooper Criswell joins the rotation.
Whitlock, under contract through 2026, with team options for 2027 and 2028, pitched well
in his first four starts this season before his injury.
Last night, the Red Sox at home lost to the Tigers 5-0.
Nick Pivetta tied a Sox record with eight consecutive strikeouts, but the team's spats
were silent in the loss to the Tigers.
Pivetta allowed two runs and struck out nine in five and one-third innings.
Tigers' Jack Flaherty no-hit the Sox through six and one-third, allowing only two hits
in total.
Chris Martin struggled in relief, giving up three runs.
The Red Sox, now with 28 wins and 29 losses, will have Tanner help pitching tonight against
Detroit's Kent Amida.
In top news, Boeing is committed to major changes in its manufacturing processes to
rebuild trust and quality following an FAA-mandated plan after a 737 MAX mid-air incident in January.
The plan, presented by CEO Dave Calhoun, includes strengthening the safety management system,
better employee training, and increased oversight of suppliers.
The FAA will maintain strict oversight, with weekly progress meetings and more inspectors.
Production caps on the 737 will remain until Boeing demonstrates consistent commitment
to safety and quality improvements.
CEO Calhoun will step down at the end of the year.
In business news, Controller for HomeKit has introduced a new floor plan feature, allowing
users to create a 3D model of their home using a LIDAR-equipped iPhone or iPad.
This feature enables users to map HomeKit devices onto the model for intuitive control
and monitoring.
Even without a LIDAR device, users can scan an app clip on a friend's device and export
the model.
The app also offers complex automations, notifications, and backups.
The basic version is free on the App Store, with a pro version available via subscription
or lifetime license.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is $68,500, Ethereum is $3,700, and Solana is $167.
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, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now back to the show.
Let's talk science.
Thousands of NHS patients in England will join trials for personalized cancer vaccines,
aiming to provide a permanent cure by targeting individual tumors.
This groundbreaking initiative, part of the Cancer Vaccine Launchpad, is hailed as a
game changer and will initially focus on colorectal, skin, lung, bladder, pancreatic, and kidney
cancers.
The vaccines, developed by companies like BioNTech, use mRNA technology to help the
immune system identify and destroy cancer cells, reducing the risk of recurrence.
This marks a significant advancement in cancer treatment.
And in entertainment news, director John Turteltab has confirmed that a script for National Treasure
3 is currently being written with hopes of Nicolas Cage and the original cast returning.
Director Jerry Bruckheimer expressed optimism about the project earlier this year.
Turteltab emphasized the importance of adapting to cultural changes and maintaining relevance.
Nicolas Cage also voiced his surprise that Disney hasn't greenlit the sequel yet, highlighting
the family-friendly and educational nature of the films.
More updates on the movie are expected in the future.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, I'd like to send some thoughts and prayers to my Uncle Danny, who's in the
hospital recovering from open-heart surgery.
Be strong, Uncle D, and rest up.
You'll be back on your feet in no time.
Until then, we're all thinking about you and sending you love and positive energy.
Have a great weekend, everyone.
We'll be back on Monday with another episode of the Sunny Mornings Podcast.