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 Tuesday, June 4th. 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 --> 00:00:23,000 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science, and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,000 --> 00:00:30,560 At first, you'll be interested to know 105 years ago, today, in 1919. 6 00:00:30,560 --> 00:00:35,920 The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote, was passed 7 00:00:35,920 --> 00:00:41,520 by the Senate, two weeks after being approved by the House of Representatives. 8 00:00:41,520 --> 00:00:44,920 The amendment was ratified the following year. 9 00:00:44,920 --> 00:00:46,640 So now you know. 10 00:00:46,640 --> 00:00:49,760 And now you know what time it is. 11 00:00:49,760 --> 00:00:52,520 It's time for the weather report. 12 00:00:52,520 --> 00:00:54,900 In the Boston area. 13 00:00:54,900 --> 00:01:00,960 This morning it's sunny and feels like 60 degrees, with 4 mile per hour wind. 14 00:01:00,960 --> 00:01:07,320 The sunset will take place at 817, and it will rise again tomorrow at 508. 15 00:01:07,320 --> 00:01:12,160 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 7 a.m. 16 00:01:12,160 --> 00:01:18,440 Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 72 and wind of 5 to 9 mile per hour. 17 00:01:18,440 --> 00:01:24,640 Tonight, it'll be mostly cloudy with a low around 58. 18 00:01:24,640 --> 00:01:30,320 For all the beach runners out there, the first high tide Tuesday will be at 1015 with a low 19 00:01:30,320 --> 00:01:33,080 tide just after 4. 20 00:01:33,080 --> 00:01:41,120 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 61 degrees for the water temperature. 21 00:01:41,120 --> 00:01:47,680 Looking ahead in the weather, Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 83 and southwest 22 00:01:47,680 --> 00:01:51,360 wind 6 to 9 mile per hour. 23 00:01:51,360 --> 00:01:58,600 Thursday has a chance of showers, then showers are likely after 1 p.m. with a high near 73. 24 00:01:58,600 --> 00:02:04,720 Friday has a chance of showers as well and will be partly sunny with a high near 71. 25 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:07,880 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 26 00:02:07,880 --> 00:02:13,520 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 27 00:02:13,520 --> 00:02:20,000 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 28 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:22,760 for culinary delights. 29 00:02:22,760 --> 00:02:28,320 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 30 00:02:28,320 --> 00:02:33,040 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 31 00:02:33,040 --> 00:02:37,080 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 32 00:02:37,080 --> 00:02:40,540 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 33 00:02:40,540 --> 00:02:44,000 Any morning send you. 34 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:50,480 In local news, Massachusetts residents are noticing a lot of yellow-green dust on outdoor 35 00:02:50,480 --> 00:02:54,920 objects and in the air, which is pine pollen. 36 00:02:54,920 --> 00:03:01,600 Despite its visibility, Dr. Ali Raja explains that pine pollen is unlikely to trigger allergies, 37 00:03:01,600 --> 00:03:05,160 as it's heavier and falls to the ground quickly. 38 00:03:05,160 --> 00:03:09,840 The current allergens are mostly oak, mulberry, and grasses. 39 00:03:09,840 --> 00:03:17,160 Rising temperatures have extended pollen season by three weeks, increasing pollen by 20 percent. 40 00:03:17,160 --> 00:03:26,760 Allergy sufferers should consult an allergist for specific tests and treatments. 41 00:03:26,760 --> 00:03:28,920 Now on to sports. 42 00:03:28,920 --> 00:03:36,760 Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson's four-year, $140 million extension, averaging 43 00:03:36,760 --> 00:03:43,320 $35 million per year, sets a new pay scale for non-quarterbacks. 44 00:03:43,320 --> 00:03:48,560 This deal, equating to quarterback-level money, places Jefferson among the highest-paid players 45 00:03:48,560 --> 00:03:54,620 in the NFL, just behind Aaron Rodgers and ahead of Baker Mayfield. 46 00:03:54,620 --> 00:04:00,240 This contract will likely influence future deals for top wideouts like Jamar Chase and 47 00:04:00,240 --> 00:04:07,000 C.D. Lamb, pushing more elite receivers into the 25-30 million range annually. 48 00:04:07,000 --> 00:04:12,320 Jefferson's contract also underscores the importance of balancing high salaries within 49 00:04:12,320 --> 00:04:15,920 the team's overall salary cap. 50 00:04:15,920 --> 00:04:23,240 In local sports, the Sox had last night off, but tonight, they're at home to take on the 51 00:04:23,240 --> 00:04:28,600 Braves, with Cutter Crawford facing Max Breed. 52 00:04:28,600 --> 00:04:30,800 And top news. 53 00:04:30,800 --> 00:04:35,800 Drinking alcohol before napping on a plane can harm your health, both short-term and 54 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:41,880 long-term, due to the lower air pressure and oxygen levels in airplane cabins. 55 00:04:41,880 --> 00:04:47,000 A study found that alcohol, combined with these conditions, lowers oxygen saturation 56 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:49,640 and increases heart rate. 57 00:04:49,640 --> 00:04:56,160 Moreover, alcohol impairs sleep quality by reducing REM sleep and causing fragmented 58 00:04:56,160 --> 00:04:58,280 rest. 59 00:04:58,280 --> 00:05:03,160 Experts recommend avoiding alcohol, staying hydrated, choosing flights that align with 60 00:05:03,160 --> 00:05:08,800 your natural sleep patterns, eating light and healthy foods, exercising and minimizing 61 00:05:08,800 --> 00:05:13,880 screen use to improve in-flight sleep. 62 00:05:13,880 --> 00:05:22,720 In business news, the U.S. banking system faces a potential crisis as $929 billion in 63 00:05:22,720 --> 00:05:27,640 commercial real estate debt comes due in 2024. 64 00:05:27,640 --> 00:05:33,680 The Fed's high interest rates may cause bank failures and real estate defaults. 65 00:05:33,680 --> 00:05:40,680 Recent collapses, like Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank, highlight vulnerabilities. 66 00:05:40,680 --> 00:05:46,520 Regional banks, holding nearly 70 percent of commercial real estate loans, face severe 67 00:05:46,520 --> 00:05:48,080 strain. 68 00:05:48,080 --> 00:05:54,640 Rising interest rates and changes in office space demand exacerbate this perfect storm. 69 00:05:54,640 --> 00:06:00,040 Over the next three years, over $2 trillion in commercial real estate loan payments are 70 00:06:00,040 --> 00:06:03,280 due, which is adding pressure. 71 00:06:03,280 --> 00:06:07,480 While the Federal Reserve's stress tests offer some protection, the sheer volume of 72 00:06:07,480 --> 00:06:13,560 maturing loans and high rates creates a challenging environment for smaller banks. 73 00:06:13,560 --> 00:06:18,280 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $68,000. 74 00:06:18,280 --> 00:06:22,520 Ethereum is nearing $3,800. 75 00:06:22,520 --> 00:06:27,600 And Solana is $163. 76 00:06:27,600 --> 00:06:29,960 Moving on to a more local vibe. 77 00:06:29,960 --> 00:06:36,600 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 78 00:06:36,600 --> 00:06:40,840 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 79 00:06:40,840 --> 00:06:45,480 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 80 00:06:45,480 --> 00:06:51,160 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 81 00:06:51,160 --> 00:06:54,440 and elevating mental well-being. 82 00:06:54,440 --> 00:06:57,640 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 83 00:06:57,640 --> 00:07:01,880 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 84 00:07:01,880 --> 00:07:08,200 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 85 00:07:08,200 --> 00:07:12,200 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 86 00:07:12,200 --> 00:07:15,680 And now back to the show. 87 00:07:15,680 --> 00:07:18,000 Let's talk science. 88 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:23,520 Scientists have discovered why people spontaneously dance to music, finding that the impulse, 89 00:07:23,520 --> 00:07:29,180 or groove experience, is linked to the music's syncopation. 90 00:07:29,180 --> 00:07:34,440 Syncopation involves rhythmic patterns where beats appear unpredictably. 91 00:07:34,440 --> 00:07:39,260 Cognitive neuroscientist Benjamin Morland's experiments showed that a medium degree of 92 00:07:39,260 --> 00:07:45,120 syncopation most strongly triggers the desire to dance, as it allows the brain to predict 93 00:07:45,120 --> 00:07:48,240 and follow the basic beat. 94 00:07:48,240 --> 00:07:53,440 This groove experience arises in the dorsal auditory pathway, which connects the auditory 95 00:07:53,440 --> 00:07:59,320 cortex with movement areas, integrating rhythm with motor impulses to create the urge to 96 00:07:59,320 --> 00:08:00,320 move. 97 00:08:00,320 --> 00:08:10,520 And in entertainment news, Daniel Craig returns as Detective Benoit Plank in the third installment 98 00:08:10,520 --> 00:08:14,160 of Rian Johnson's Knives Out series. 99 00:08:14,160 --> 00:08:20,720 The film titled Wake Up Dead Man is written and directed by Johnson and is set to release 100 00:08:20,720 --> 00:08:24,800 globally on Netflix in 2025. 101 00:08:24,800 --> 00:08:29,380 Following the success of the first two films, this sequel boasts an ensemble cast featuring 102 00:08:29,380 --> 00:08:36,800 Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Josh Brolin, and Maylev Kunis. 103 00:08:36,800 --> 00:08:41,980 While plot details remain secret, the story promises another intriguing murder mystery 104 00:08:41,980 --> 00:08:44,720 with a colorful array of suspects. 105 00:08:44,720 --> 00:08:50,920 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 106 00:08:50,920 --> 00:08:57,080 And today, our quote comes from the woman's rights activist, Susan B. Anthony. 107 00:08:57,080 --> 00:08:58,080 She said, 108 00:08:58,080 --> 00:09:04,760 Oh, if I could but live another century and see the fruition of all the work for women. 109 00:09:04,760 --> 00:09:08,120 There's so much yet to be done. 110 00:09:08,120 --> 00:09:10,800 And that's a wrap for this morning. 111 00:09:10,800 --> 00:09:17,040 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 112 00:09:17,040 --> 00:09:19,560 with local news and the weather reports. 113 00:09:19,560 --> 00:09:22,560 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 114 00:09:22,560 --> 00:09:42,560 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.