Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, May 5th. You'll be interested
to know, 64 years ago today, in 1961, astronaut
Alan B. Shepard Jr. became the first American
to travel into space. Abort the Mercury capsule,
Freedom 7. Shepard's suborbital flight lasted
approximately 15 minutes, reaching an altitude
of 116 miles above Earth. This monumental achievement
not only marked a significant milestone in the
United States' space exploration efforts, but
also inspired a nation to look toward the stars
with renewed ambition and pride. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report. This
morning there are rain showers and it feels like
53 degrees with 9 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 some
rain showers and patchy fog today with cloudy
skies and a high near 57 accompanied by a gentle
northeast breeze. Tonight. Expect more rain showers
and fog with a low around 51 and light winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
high tide Monday will be at 615 with a low tide
at 1245. The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay
reads 50 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect rain showers and
thunderstorms on Tuesday. with a high near 64
degrees and cloudy skies. Tuesday night stays
rainy with a low around 57. Wednesday brings
more showers and a high near 68. A chance of
rain continues into Wednesday night with a low
around 55. Thursday sees a chance of rain, turning
partly sunny with a high near 67. Thursday night
expect mostly cloudy skies and a low around 46.
Rain showers could linger into Friday with a
high near 55 and a low around 44 at night. 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 café is a haven for
culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs
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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, the Trump administration has settled with
Maine, agreeing to halt the freeze on funds for
a child nutrition program. This decision follows
a dispute over transgender athletes, which led
to Maine's lawsuit against the U .S. Department
of Agriculture. Maine Attorney General Aaron
Frey expressed relief, stating, It's unfortunate
that my office had to resort to federal court
just to get USDA to comply with the law. The
settlement allows Maine to access over $1 ,800
,000 and anticipates an additional $3 million
for summer meal programs. A federal judge previously
ordered the funds to be unblocked. Now on to
sports. Scottie Scheffler celebrated a remarkable
victory at the CJ Cup, winning by an impressive
eight shots in McKinney, Texas. This marked his
first triumph of the year 2025, and he finished
at 31 under par after a final round of 63. Scheffler,
the top -ranked golfer, became the first from
a Dallas -area high school to win this tournament
since 2007, and he achieved the largest margin
of victory in its history. Notably, Scheffler's
performance included a 10 -under 61 in the opening
round and earned him a prize of $1 .8 million.
In local sports. Yesterday afternoon at Fenway,
the Sox dropped a close one to the Twins. 5 -4.
Despite a valiant effort, including a go -ahead
homer by Abreu in the eighth, the Twins rallied.
The Sox's loss came as Slayton allowed the tying
runs. The Twins' nine hits outpaced the Sox's
seven, with Fader's crucial double sealing the
deal. Boston sits at 18 -18. Tomorrow afternoon,
the Sox take on the Rangers at Fenway for Game
1 of a three -game series. Nathan Ivaldi, with
a 2 .21 ERA, faces Sean Newcomb and his 4 .24
ERA. First pitch is at 645, and it's a mild 61
degrees in Boston. Tonight, the Celtics host
the Knicks in Game 1 of the East's semifinals.
Tip -off is at 7 on TNT. In top news. In today's
discussion about parenting, we focus on the concerning
link between cannabis and psychosis in teenagers.
A case study reveals a 17 -year -old named Sam
who began using cannabis casually in 9th grade,
leading to serious mental health issues. Modern
cannabis strains are significantly more potent
than those used decades ago, increasing addiction
risks and potential for psychosis. Research shows
that cannabis users face an 11 -fold increase
in risk for psychotic disorders. Experts urge
parents to educate themselves about cannabis,
maintain open communication with their children,
and seek immediate help if concerning symptoms
arise. In business news, LinkedIn and Google
are facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging
improper access to confidential health data from
California's health insurance exchange website.
Following an investigation by CalMatters and
The Markup, a California congressman has called
for the Federal Health and Human Services Department
to look into the data -sharing practices. Trackers
on CoveredCal .com reportedly sent sensitive
information about visitors, including health
details, to LinkedIn. The lawsuit claims these
actions violated California's Invasion of Privacy
Act and the Federal Electronic Communications
Privacy Act. Both companies have not provided
immediate comments, while Covered California
has removed the trackers. In crypto movement.
Bitcoin is down 3 % over the weekend to about
$94 ,000. Ethereum is down 2 % to just under
$1 ,800. And Goetze's Maximus is down 12 % to
$0 .07. 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 tech. Amazon is stepping into the
space race, launching its Project Cooper satellites,
now totaling 27 in orbit. This venture aims to
compete with SpaceX's Starlink amidst growing
concerns about orbital overcrowding. With numerous
companies planning to deploy over 1 ,000 satellites
each, the potential for catastrophic collisions
is increasing. A recent report from the European
Space Agency indicates that over 2 ,500 objects
were launched into low -Earth orbit this year
alone, creating a significant risk. Experts warn
that without comprehensive regulations, the situation
could escalate into a dangerous cascade of collisions.
jeopardizing access to space for future missions.
And in entertainment news, the upcoming reboot
of Miami Vice is generating excitement, especially
with Top Gun Maverick director Joseph Kosinski
at the helm. The series originally introduced
Don Johnson's James Crockett and Philip Michael
Thomas' Ricardo Tubbs over 40 years ago. While
Kosinski's ability to balance action and character
development is impressive, it is screenwriter
Dan Gilroy's involvement that truly elevates
anticipation. Known for Nightcrawler, Gilroy
is expected to explore the darker, seedier side
of South Florida. With this dynamic duo, fans
can expect a fresh take that honors the original
while delivering a thrilling, cinematic experience.
Well, alrighty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American science fiction writer Ray Bradbury.
And he said, We are an impossibility in an impossible
universe. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.