Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, May 1st. You'll be interested
to know, 94 years ago today in 1931, the Empire
State Building was dedicated in New York City.
This architectural marvel, standing at 102 stories.
held the title of the world's tallest building
for four decades. Its completion during the Great
Depression symbolized human resilience and ingenuity,
inspiring generations with its grandeur and the
spirit of progress it embodies. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report. This
morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels like
44 degrees. with 4 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 728 and it will rise again
tomorrow at 617. It looks like we're in for a
sunny Thursday with temperatures reaching around
65 and a late east breeze. Tonight, expect mostly
cloudy skies with a slight chance of rain after
4 a .m., a low of 51 and gentle winds. For all
you beach runners out there, the first low tide
Thursday will be at 845 with a high tide at 3.
The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 47
degrees for the water temperature. Looking ahead
in the weather. Expect mostly cloudy skies on
Friday with a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms
and a high near 75. Saturday brings likely showers
and thunderstorms with a high near 73. Sunday
has a chance of showers with partly sunny skies
and a high near 63. Nights will be mostly cloudy
with lows in the mid -50s to upper 40s. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Café 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 Morning sent you. In local
news, in Boston, the ongoing debate over bike
lanes raises questions about aesthetics versus
safety. Bicyclist Jerry Zhou, an undergraduate
student at Boston University, claims he has been
hit by a vehicle four times while cycling. Advocates
argue that despite Mayor Michelle Wu's construction
of around 15 miles of bike lanes, safety remains
a significant concern. Critics, including businessman
Jay Cashman, claim that the initiatives lack
proper planning and community input. A recent
Emerson College poll shows that nearly half of
registered voters believe there are too many
bike lanes. Now on to sports. CPS is disputing
Bill Belichick's claim. that a recent interview
was supposed to focus solely on his new book.
The segment on CBS Sunday Morning straightened
to Belichick's relationship with 24 -year -old
Jordan Hudson. Belichick stated he had communicated
that promotional interviews would only cover
the book's contents, but CBS asserted there were
no preconditions. The segment included moments
where Hudson interjected during discussions about
their relationship. Dachek acknowledged the relationship
was mentioned several times, noting they had
met on a flight to Palm Beach in 2021. The book
releases on May 6. In local sports. Last night
in Toronto, the Sox dropped a nail -biter to
the Blue Jays, 7 -6 in extra innings. Despite
a two -run shot from Devers and another homer
by Narvaez, Boston couldn't hold the lead. Giolito's
return saw him allow three runs over six innings.
In the 10th, Kirk's game -winning single sealed
the win for Toronto. Slayton took the loss. The
Sox now hold a 17 -15 record. Tonight, the Sox
and Jays close out in Toronto for the rubber
game of this three -game series. Tanner Hawk
with a 2 -1 record and a 3 .57 ERA. takes on
Jose Barrios. First pitch is at 7 .07. In top
news, a central Florida man, Philip Sief, is
suing Toyota, Progressive Insurance, and Connected
Analytics Services over alleged data collection
from his new car. The federal class action lawsuit
filed in Texas claims that Sikh's driving was
monitored and his data sold to his insurance
company without his consent. Attorney John Yanchunas
stated, the problem with the premise is the consumer
is unaware it is happening. In 2022, Toyota claimed
that its monitoring system would help drivers
save money on insurance. Cybersecurity expert
Alan Kroetz emphasized that data is money. purging
drivers to review their vehicle's user agreements
for data collection details. In business news,
Slate Auto has confirmed that it will build its
$20 ,000 electric truck at a retrofitted printing
shop in Warsaw, Indiana. The factory, which spans
1 .4 million square feet, will eventually produce
150 ,000 trucks annually. This ultra -bare -bones
vehicle features a range of 150 miles, lacking
amenities like a touchscreen and paint to keep
costs low. Slate aims to employ 2 ,000 people
at the facility, which previously closed in September
2023. Production is scheduled to begin in the
fourth quarter of 2026, with a focus on using
domestic suppliers. In crypto movement. Bitcoin
is unchanged at $95 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged
at just over $1 ,800. And Goatsy's Maximus is
up half a percent to $0 .08. 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. Recent
research reveals the extraordinary event of a
5 .3 million -year -old flood that shaped the
Mediterranean Sea. Six million years ago, tectonic
activity isolated the Mediterranean from the
Atlantic, leading to a significant evaporation
period. The flood known as the Zanclean Megaflood.
occurred when mountains sank, allowing water
to surge into the basin at astonishing speeds
of 72 miles per hour. This flood transformed
the region, triggering earthquakes and creating
massive waterfalls 30 times taller than Niagara.
While marine life struggled to adapt, the Mediterranean
eventually evolved into a biodiversity hotspot,
teaching us vital lessons about environmental
change. and in entertainment news. In the first
trailer for The Smashing Machine, Dwayne Johnson
undergoes a dramatic transformation, portraying
USC legend Mark Kerr. This biopic, directed by
Benny Safdie, marks his solo directorial debut.
The cast also features Emily Blunt as Kerr's
wife, along with Baz Rutten, Lindsay Gavin, and
Oleksandr Yusyk. Johnson previously expressed
his desire to work with Safdie, emphasizing the
importance of authentic and raw storytelling.
Kerr, a mixed martial artist from 1997 to 2009,
won four world championships and was the focus
of a 2002 HBO documentary. The Smashing Machine
hits theaters on October 3rd. Well, alrighty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the Lebanese -American
poet and philosopher, Khalil Gibran. And he said,
And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check
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captivating aerial videos with local news and
the weather reports. Have an amazing day, my
good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.