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 Monday, June 3rd. 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 --> 00:00:31,160 But first, you'll be interested to know, 59 years ago, today in 1965, Ed White emerged 6 00:00:31,160 --> 00:00:38,760 from the orbital spacecraft Gemini 4 and became the first American astronaut to walk in space. 7 00:00:38,760 --> 00:00:40,480 So now you know. 8 00:00:40,480 --> 00:00:43,600 And now you know what time it is. 9 00:00:43,600 --> 00:00:46,320 It's time for the weather report. 10 00:00:46,320 --> 00:00:48,640 In the Boston area. 11 00:00:48,640 --> 00:00:55,360 This morning it's cloudy and feels like 66 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind. 12 00:00:55,360 --> 00:01:01,960 The sunset will take place at 816 and it will rise again tomorrow at 508. 13 00:01:01,960 --> 00:01:05,960 It looks like we're in for mostly clouds through mid-morning, then gradual clearing 14 00:01:05,960 --> 00:01:11,120 with a high near 77 and wind of 5 to 10 mile per hour. 15 00:01:11,120 --> 00:01:17,120 Tonight, it'll be partly cloudy with a low around 55. 16 00:01:17,120 --> 00:01:22,760 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Monday will be at 6 with a low tide 17 00:01:22,760 --> 00:01:24,960 at 030. 18 00:01:24,960 --> 00:01:32,960 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees for the water temperature. 19 00:01:32,960 --> 00:01:39,040 Looking ahead in the weather, Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 72 in east 20 00:01:39,040 --> 00:01:42,840 wind 5 to 9 mile per hour. 21 00:01:42,840 --> 00:01:47,320 Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 79. 22 00:01:47,320 --> 00:01:53,440 Thursday has a chance of showers after 1 p.m. with a high near 75. 23 00:01:53,440 --> 00:01:57,920 Showers are expected Thursday night with a low around 64. 24 00:01:57,920 --> 00:02:03,680 Friday has a chance of showers and will be partly sunny with a high near 79. 25 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:07,080 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 26 00:02:07,080 --> 00:02:12,080 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 27 00:02:12,080 --> 00:02:19,200 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 28 00:02:19,200 --> 00:02:21,960 for culinary delights. 29 00:02:21,960 --> 00:02:27,540 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 30 00:02:27,540 --> 00:02:32,240 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 31 00:02:32,240 --> 00:02:36,320 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 32 00:02:36,320 --> 00:02:39,740 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 33 00:02:39,740 --> 00:02:43,200 Any morning send you. 34 00:02:43,200 --> 00:02:49,840 In local news, Harvard University has decided its leaders will refrain from making official 35 00:02:49,840 --> 00:02:55,880 statements on social or political issues unless they directly impact the university's core 36 00:02:55,880 --> 00:02:57,240 functions. 37 00:02:57,240 --> 00:03:03,720 This new policy, endorsed by the Harvard Corporation, aims to maintain focus on academic freedom 38 00:03:03,720 --> 00:03:06,320 and open research. 39 00:03:06,320 --> 00:03:11,420 The change follows recent campus tensions and emphasizes that university leaders should 40 00:03:11,420 --> 00:03:16,240 only speak on topics within their institutional expertise. 41 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:21,080 This move seeks to foster a more inclusive environment and clear communication within 42 00:03:21,080 --> 00:03:27,320 the community. 43 00:03:27,320 --> 00:03:29,420 Now on to sports. 44 00:03:29,420 --> 00:03:34,240 The NFL is set to enhance its officiating with new technology. 45 00:03:34,240 --> 00:03:40,800 An electronic system for measuring first downs will be tested in preseason games and might 46 00:03:40,800 --> 00:03:44,000 be used in regular season games soon. 47 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:49,920 Additionally, instant replay will play a larger role in officiating, helping officials with 48 00:03:49,920 --> 00:03:55,960 roughing the passer, intentional grounding, and late hits out of bounds. 49 00:03:55,960 --> 00:04:01,880 While a sky judge system remains off the table, these steps aim to improve accuracy and efficiency 50 00:04:01,880 --> 00:04:08,800 in officiating, addressing past challenges and fostering fairer gameplay. 51 00:04:08,800 --> 00:04:15,520 In local sports, the Red Sox at home lost to the Tigers 8-4. 52 00:04:15,520 --> 00:04:18,560 It was their first Sunday loss of the season. 53 00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:24,800 Tonight, the Sox are off and await the arrival of the Atlanta Braves for a quick two-game 54 00:04:24,800 --> 00:04:30,000 series starting Tuesday night at Fenway Park. 55 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:35,400 And top news, in more news coming out of Cambridge. 56 00:04:35,400 --> 00:04:41,560 Harvard University, which already has nearly $50 billion in cash reserves, has just received 57 00:04:41,560 --> 00:04:50,160 a $20 million donation from investor Joseph Bay and his wife, novelist Janice Lee. 58 00:04:50,160 --> 00:04:55,960 This gift, intended for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, comes just before alumni reunion 59 00:04:55,960 --> 00:04:56,960 celebrations. 60 00:04:56,960 --> 00:05:03,320 Bay, a new member of Harvard's governing board, and Lee aim to support financial aid 61 00:05:03,320 --> 00:05:06,000 and the humanities. 62 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:11,160 This significant donation follows a period of decreased contributions after the October 63 00:05:11,160 --> 00:05:18,920 Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent controversy over Harvard's response to anti-Semitism. 64 00:05:18,920 --> 00:05:28,080 The couple, both 1994 graduates, have contributed $140 million to Harvard over the years. 65 00:05:28,080 --> 00:05:30,520 Interesting. 66 00:05:30,520 --> 00:05:38,360 In business news, Skydance Media has revised its offer to acquire Sherry Redstone's, 67 00:05:38,360 --> 00:05:43,640 National Amusements, and merge with Paramount Global, proposing to buy non-voting Paramount 68 00:05:43,640 --> 00:05:49,460 shares at about $15 each, at 26% premium. 69 00:05:49,460 --> 00:05:54,760 The deal, still under negotiation, involves Skydance and its backers contributing funds 70 00:05:54,760 --> 00:06:01,340 to buy out National Amusements and inject cash into Paramount, aiding debt reduction. 71 00:06:01,340 --> 00:06:08,360 The deal follows opposition from non-voting shareholders and Paramount's recent CDO departure. 72 00:06:08,360 --> 00:06:12,760 This transaction would mark a significant shift for Paramount, which has been controlled 73 00:06:12,760 --> 00:06:16,280 by the Redstone family for decades. 74 00:06:16,280 --> 00:06:21,240 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $68,000. 75 00:06:21,240 --> 00:06:25,360 Ethereum is nearing $3,800. 76 00:06:25,360 --> 00:06:30,520 And Solana is $163. 77 00:06:30,520 --> 00:06:32,920 Moving on to a more local vibe. 78 00:06:32,920 --> 00:06:39,560 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 79 00:06:39,560 --> 00:06:43,800 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 80 00:06:43,800 --> 00:06:48,040 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 81 00:06:48,040 --> 00:06:54,120 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 82 00:06:54,120 --> 00:06:57,400 and elevating mental well-being. 83 00:06:57,400 --> 00:07:00,600 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 84 00:07:00,600 --> 00:07:07,360 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Canton, Wellesley, 85 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:10,640 Kingham, Brookline, and Framingham. 86 00:07:10,640 --> 00:07:15,120 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 87 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:18,560 And now, back to the show. 88 00:07:18,560 --> 00:07:20,840 Let's talk tech. 89 00:07:20,840 --> 00:07:26,920 Alexander Graham Bell once challenged the scientific community to measure a smell. 90 00:07:26,920 --> 00:07:33,120 Today, advances in machine olfaction are meeting this challenge, using sensors and machine 91 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:37,760 learning to identify and interpret odors. 92 00:07:37,760 --> 00:07:43,600 Despite the complexity of human smell with 400 types of receptor cells, researchers have 93 00:07:43,600 --> 00:07:46,400 made significant progress. 94 00:07:46,400 --> 00:07:52,440 Initiatives like the Dream Olfaction Prediction Challenge and the Perfume Project have expanded 95 00:07:52,440 --> 00:07:57,400 datasets enabling breakthroughs with deep learning models. 96 00:07:57,400 --> 00:08:03,080 These developments promise applications in personalized fragrances, better insect repellents, 97 00:08:03,080 --> 00:08:08,880 disease detection, and enhanced augmented reality, heralding a bright future for digitized 98 00:08:08,880 --> 00:08:10,880 smell technology. 99 00:08:10,880 --> 00:08:20,680 And in entertainment news, Netflix's new release, Hitman, starring Glenn Powell, opened 100 00:08:20,680 --> 00:08:25,640 in a few theaters before its streaming debut on June 7th. 101 00:08:25,640 --> 00:08:30,680 Despite Netflix's efforts to market these limited theatrical releases, the real buzz 102 00:08:30,680 --> 00:08:32,880 comes from streaming. 103 00:08:32,880 --> 00:08:38,040 While Netflix promotes its movies as being in theaters, the impact is minimal compared 104 00:08:38,040 --> 00:08:41,360 to traditional studio releases. 105 00:08:41,360 --> 00:08:47,760 Critics argue this strategy stifles potential theatrical hits and diminishes movie culture, 106 00:08:47,760 --> 00:08:52,280 emphasizing the need for mid-level successes to sustain the industry. 107 00:08:52,280 --> 00:08:58,400 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 108 00:08:58,400 --> 00:09:04,240 And today, our quote comes from the aeronautical engineer, astronaut, and first American to 109 00:09:04,240 --> 00:09:07,640 walk in space, Ed White. 110 00:09:07,640 --> 00:09:08,640 He said, 111 00:09:08,640 --> 00:09:13,440 A good man's life is never quite ended. 112 00:09:13,440 --> 00:09:19,640 Something of it always remains to touch and illuminate others' lives. 113 00:09:19,640 --> 00:09:22,320 And that's a wrap for this morning. 114 00:09:22,320 --> 00:09:28,560 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 115 00:09:28,560 --> 00:09:31,080 with local news and the weather reports. 116 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:34,080 Had an amazing day, my good friends. 117 00:09:34,080 --> 00:09:54,080 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.