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, June 7th. 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 --> 00:00:23,340 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,340 --> 00:00:30,280 At first, you'll be interested to know 95 years ago, today, in 1929. 6 00:00:30,280 --> 00:00:36,760 Through the Lateran Treaty, signed by Benito Mussolini, for Italy and by Pietro Gasparri, 7 00:00:36,760 --> 00:00:43,360 Cardinal Secretary of State, for the Papacy, Vatican City became a sovereign state. 8 00:00:43,360 --> 00:00:45,080 So now you know. 9 00:00:45,080 --> 00:00:48,220 And now you know what time it is. 10 00:00:48,220 --> 00:00:50,940 It's time for the weather report. 11 00:00:50,940 --> 00:00:53,360 In the Boston area. 12 00:00:53,360 --> 00:00:59,960 This morning it's cloudy and feels like 64 degrees, with 3 mile per hour wind. 13 00:00:59,960 --> 00:01:06,320 The sunset will take place at 8.19 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.07. 14 00:01:06,320 --> 00:01:10,760 It looks like we're in for a slight chance of showers after 1pm. 15 00:01:10,760 --> 00:01:17,960 Other than that, mostly sunny with a high near 82 and wind of 5 to 7 mile per hour. 16 00:01:17,960 --> 00:01:19,680 Tonight. 17 00:01:19,680 --> 00:01:23,360 A slight chance of showers before 9pm. 18 00:01:23,360 --> 00:01:27,760 And it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 61. 19 00:01:27,760 --> 00:01:32,120 Calm wind becoming west around 6 mile per hour after midnight. 20 00:01:32,120 --> 00:01:37,880 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Friday will be at 6.30 with a high 21 00:01:37,880 --> 00:01:40,040 tide at 0. 22 00:01:40,040 --> 00:01:48,000 The near shore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 63 degrees for the water temperature. 23 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,840 Looking ahead in the weather. 24 00:01:49,840 --> 00:01:58,400 Saturday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 78 and west wind 8 to 14 mile per hour. 25 00:01:58,400 --> 00:02:03,400 Showers are likely Sunday afternoon, with a high near 76. 26 00:02:03,400 --> 00:02:08,720 The rest of the week will be mostly sunny, with highs in the mid 70s. 27 00:02:08,720 --> 00:02:12,200 Thursday has a chance of showers with a high near 84. 28 00:02:12,200 --> 00:02:15,800 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 29 00:02:15,800 --> 00:02:21,520 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 30 00:02:21,520 --> 00:02:27,920 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 31 00:02:27,920 --> 00:02:30,720 for culinary delights. 32 00:02:30,720 --> 00:02:36,240 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 33 00:02:36,240 --> 00:02:41,040 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 34 00:02:41,040 --> 00:02:45,000 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 35 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:48,440 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 36 00:02:48,440 --> 00:02:51,900 Sunny mornings send you. 37 00:02:51,900 --> 00:02:59,040 In local news, chef John Fraser, known for his Michelin-starred vegetarian cuisine, is 38 00:02:59,040 --> 00:03:07,360 opening the Vermillion Club, a 120-seat steakhouse, in Boston's Winthrop Center on June 11. 39 00:03:07,360 --> 00:03:12,500 Fraser blends traditional steakhouse fare with inventive dishes like tomato tartare 40 00:03:12,500 --> 00:03:15,860 and foie gras Boston cream pie. 41 00:03:15,860 --> 00:03:22,120 The menu includes steakhouse staples, a raw bar, and vegetable-centric options. 42 00:03:22,120 --> 00:03:28,520 Fraser aims to offer a luxurious dining experience featuring nearly 70 cocktails and a Grand 43 00:03:28,520 --> 00:03:31,360 Dail Chivuli glass sculpture. 44 00:03:31,360 --> 00:03:41,760 The restaurant hopes to enrich Boston's vibrant chubhouse scene with its unique approach. 45 00:03:41,760 --> 00:03:43,800 Now on to sports. 46 00:03:43,800 --> 00:03:49,200 The Boston Celtics dominated Game 1 of the NBA Finals, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 47 00:03:49,200 --> 00:03:52,200 107-89. 48 00:03:52,200 --> 00:03:58,040 Jalen Brown led with 22 points, while Chris Stubbs-Porzingis shined in his return with 49 00:03:58,040 --> 00:03:59,560 20. 50 00:03:59,560 --> 00:04:05,000 Luca Doncik scored 30 points for Dallas, but their offense struggled. 51 00:04:05,000 --> 00:04:09,720 Coach Joe Mazzulla praised the Celtics' defensive execution. 52 00:04:09,720 --> 00:04:14,480 Jason Strawn's three-point shooting and balanced attack, including contributions from Jason 53 00:04:14,480 --> 00:04:18,920 Tatum and Drew Holliday, secured the win. 54 00:04:18,920 --> 00:04:22,600 Game 2 is set for Sunday at TD Garden. 55 00:04:22,600 --> 00:04:26,000 Didn't hear much from Kyrie Irving. 56 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:33,800 In local sports, the Red Sox on the road smoked the White Sox 14-2. 57 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:40,080 Tanner Huck got his sixth win of the season, going seven innings and allowing two runs 58 00:04:40,080 --> 00:04:41,080 on three hits. 59 00:04:41,080 --> 00:04:47,200 Duran, Valdez, and Westbrook all smacked homers in this one. 60 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:55,040 And tonight, the Sox play Game 2 of the four-game series with the White Sox. 61 00:04:55,040 --> 00:05:03,700 In top news, Joel Kamakani, live, a spam superfan, faced a TSA checkpoint challenge after packing 62 00:05:03,700 --> 00:05:07,240 15 pounds of spam in his carrion. 63 00:05:07,240 --> 00:05:13,000 The TSA agent flagged his bag, requiring additional screening, but allowed it through after confirming 64 00:05:13,000 --> 00:05:14,840 the special flavors. 65 00:05:14,840 --> 00:05:21,040 Live, who cherishes spam from his Hawaiian childhood, often carries it home. 66 00:05:21,040 --> 00:05:28,560 TSA permits unlimited solid food in carry-ons, prompting live to say, challenge accepted. 67 00:05:28,560 --> 00:05:34,040 This TikTok video about the incident went viral, showing his dedication to the canned 68 00:05:34,040 --> 00:05:35,040 meat. 69 00:05:35,040 --> 00:05:41,480 Spam's brand team later sent him additional varieties to complete his collection. 70 00:05:41,480 --> 00:05:48,480 In business news, Dave & Busters is transforming its arcades into casinos through a partnership 71 00:05:48,480 --> 00:05:51,120 with Lucra Sports. 72 00:05:51,120 --> 00:05:58,000 Patrons will be able to place real-money bets on arcade games via an app-based loyalty program. 73 00:05:58,000 --> 00:06:02,800 This move aims to integrate gambling into everyday activities, blending skill-based 74 00:06:02,800 --> 00:06:06,000 gaming with traditional betting. 75 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:11,760 Despite potential regulatory hurdles, this strategy mirrors how DraftKings and FanDuel 76 00:06:11,760 --> 00:06:13,800 popularized sports betting. 77 00:06:13,800 --> 00:06:19,200 While it may attract customers, there are concerns it could harm the chain's family-friendly 78 00:06:19,200 --> 00:06:22,640 image, much like other casinos. 79 00:06:22,640 --> 00:06:29,320 This reflects a broader trend of entertainment industries integrating gambling to stay competitive. 80 00:06:29,320 --> 00:06:33,960 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $71,000. 81 00:06:33,960 --> 00:06:38,200 Ethereum is nearing $3,800. 82 00:06:38,200 --> 00:06:43,440 And Solana is $172. 83 00:06:43,440 --> 00:06:45,720 Moving on to a more local vibe. 84 00:06:45,720 --> 00:06:52,440 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 85 00:06:52,440 --> 00:06:56,680 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 86 00:06:56,680 --> 00:07:00,920 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 87 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:07,000 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 88 00:07:07,000 --> 00:07:10,280 and elevating mental well-being. 89 00:07:10,280 --> 00:07:13,480 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 90 00:07:13,480 --> 00:07:20,240 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Canton, Wellesley, 91 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:23,520 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham. 92 00:07:23,520 --> 00:07:28,000 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 93 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:30,520 And now, back to the show. 94 00:07:30,520 --> 00:07:33,640 Let's talk science. 95 00:07:33,640 --> 00:07:39,400 Recent research reveals fascinating insights into animal intelligence and behavior. 96 00:07:39,400 --> 00:07:44,120 Crows can count, matching the numeracy skills of young children. 97 00:07:44,120 --> 00:07:51,160 Other studies highlight advanced behaviors in animals like rats, gorillas, dolphins, and elephants. 98 00:07:51,160 --> 00:07:57,520 Notably, finches have a pre-verbal stage similar to human babbling, and a wild orangutan used 99 00:07:57,520 --> 00:08:00,840 medicinal plants for a wound. 100 00:08:00,840 --> 00:08:06,760 Dogs show problem-solving skills comparable to human ADHD traits, and some birds and mammals 101 00:08:06,760 --> 00:08:10,840 display complex co-parenting behaviors. 102 00:08:10,840 --> 00:08:16,560 These findings enhance our understanding of animal cognition and its parallels to human behavior. 103 00:08:16,560 --> 00:08:26,000 And in entertainment news, the ongoing fallout from the actor's strike has left the box office 104 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:33,760 struggling with domestic theatrical revenue down 24% compared to last year, and 42% behind 105 00:08:33,760 --> 00:08:36,000 2019. 106 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:41,920 With fewer tent-hole releases, the movie industry faces an uncertain future. 107 00:08:41,920 --> 00:08:48,840 Major releases like Inside Out 2, Despicable Me 4, and Deadpool and Wolverine aim to revive 108 00:08:48,840 --> 00:08:51,560 the box office in 2024. 109 00:08:51,560 --> 00:08:58,760 However, the return to a full slate of blockbuster films is expected only in 2025, leaving the 110 00:08:58,760 --> 00:09:02,840 industry to navigate a fragile period of recovery. 111 00:09:02,840 --> 00:09:08,760 Well, alrighty, folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 112 00:09:08,760 --> 00:09:14,800 And today, our quote comes from the current head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. 113 00:09:14,800 --> 00:09:39,480 He said, 114 00:09:39,480 --> 00:09:42,040 And that's a wrap for this morning. 115 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:47,840 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 116 00:09:47,840 --> 00:09:50,200 with local news and the weather reports. 117 00:09:50,200 --> 00:09:53,400 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 118 00:09:53,400 --> 00:10:13,440 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.