WEBVTT 00:00:01.479 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.339 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.060 --> 00:00:13.640 and it's Tuesday, May 6th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.640 --> 00:00:19.879 to know, 136 years ago today, in 1889, the Eiffel 00:00:19.879 --> 00:00:22.440 Tower was officially opened to the public during 00:00:22.440 --> 00:00:26.390 the Paris Exposition Universelle. Designed by 00:00:26.390 --> 00:00:29.309 Gustave Eiffel, this architectural marvel was 00:00:29.309 --> 00:00:32.250 initially met with skepticism, but has since 00:00:32.250 --> 00:00:35.130 become a global icon of France and a testament 00:00:35.130 --> 00:00:40.409 to human ingenuity. Standing at 324 meters tall, 00:00:40.570 --> 00:00:42.789 it was the tallest man -made structure in the 00:00:42.789 --> 00:00:45.509 world, until the completion of the Chrysler Building 00:00:45.509 --> 00:00:49.570 in New York in 1930. The Eiffel Tower continues 00:00:49.570 --> 00:00:52.729 to inspire millions. symbolizing the heights 00:00:52.729 --> 00:00:55.789 of human creativity and engineering prowess. 00:00:56.509 --> 00:01:01.469 So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:01:01.469 --> 00:01:06.969 report. This morning, rain showers are likely, 00:01:07.150 --> 00:01:10.989 and it feels like 55 degrees, with 9 mile per 00:01:10.989 --> 00:01:14.989 hour wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .28, 00:01:15.290 --> 00:01:19.459 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .17. It 00:01:19.459 --> 00:01:21.700 looks like we're in for some rain showers and 00:01:21.700 --> 00:01:24.780 patchy fog today, staying cloudy with a high 00:01:24.780 --> 00:01:29.319 near 63 and a light southeast breeze. Tonight, 00:01:29.519 --> 00:01:34.519 expect more rain showers and possibly some thunderstorms 00:01:34.519 --> 00:01:39.840 with a low around 57 and gentle winds. For all 00:01:39.840 --> 00:01:42.480 you beach runners out there, the first high tide 00:01:42.480 --> 00:01:46.280 Tuesday will be just before 730 with a low tide 00:01:46.280 --> 00:01:51.159 at 145. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay 00:01:51.159 --> 00:01:56.760 reads 51 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:56.760 --> 00:02:00.760 ahead in the weather. Expect mostly cloudy skies 00:02:00.760 --> 00:02:03.480 with rain showers likely on Wednesday, reaching 00:02:03.480 --> 00:02:07.400 a high near 70. Thursday brings a chance of rain 00:02:07.400 --> 00:02:11.919 with a high near 73. Friday cools down to a high 00:02:11.919 --> 00:02:16.389 near 54 with more rain likely. Saturday will 00:02:16.389 --> 00:02:20.189 be partly sunny with a high near 60. Nights will 00:02:20.189 --> 00:02:23.349 be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 40s to 00:02:23.349 --> 00:02:28.550 low 50s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast 00:02:28.550 --> 00:02:31.830 is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries 00:02:31.830 --> 00:02:35.770 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:35.990 --> 00:02:39.270 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café 00:02:39.270 --> 00:02:43.500 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:43.500 --> 00:02:46.879 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:46.879 --> 00:02:50.759 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:50.759 --> 00:02:53.139 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:53.400 --> 00:02:57.819 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:57.819 --> 00:03:01.099 on by and don't forget to tell them Sunny Morning 00:03:01.099 --> 00:03:07.539 sent you. In local news. Harvard University will 00:03:07.539 --> 00:03:10.479 not receive any new federal grants until it meets 00:03:10.479 --> 00:03:13.099 several demands from President Donald Trump's 00:03:13.099 --> 00:03:15.539 administration, as announced by the Education 00:03:15.539 --> 00:03:19.259 Department. This decision escalates the ongoing 00:03:19.259 --> 00:03:22.419 conflict between the Ivy League institution and 00:03:22.419 --> 00:03:25.580 the administration, which previously froze $2 00:03:25.580 --> 00:03:30.360 .2 billion in federal grants. An Education Department 00:03:30.360 --> 00:03:33.240 official stated that Harvard must demonstrate 00:03:33.240 --> 00:03:36.719 responsible management. and address issues related 00:03:36.719 --> 00:03:40.560 to antisemitism, racial discrimination, and viewpoint 00:03:40.560 --> 00:03:44.400 diversity. Harvard's president has refused to 00:03:44.400 --> 00:03:47.599 comply, indicating that the university will continue 00:03:47.599 --> 00:03:55.460 to fight against these demands in court. Now 00:03:55.460 --> 00:04:00.120 on to sports. In an exhilarating game, one of 00:04:00.120 --> 00:04:03.250 the Eastern Conference semifinals, The New York 00:04:03.250 --> 00:04:06.110 Knicks stunned the Boston Celtics with a comeback 00:04:06.110 --> 00:04:11.830 victory, winning 108 -105 in overtime. The Knicks, 00:04:11.949 --> 00:04:16.129 trailing by 20 points, rallied with a 25 -9 run, 00:04:16.329 --> 00:04:19.230 highlighted by a crucial three -pointer and a 00:04:19.230 --> 00:04:24.310 tying dunk from Oji Inunobi. Jalen Brunson led 00:04:24.310 --> 00:04:27.889 with 29 points, showcasing his resilience after 00:04:27.889 --> 00:04:31.389 a rough start. Despite the Celtics' strategic 00:04:31.389 --> 00:04:34.790 mismatches and early lead, their poor three -point 00:04:34.790 --> 00:04:40.209 shooting, only 25%, proved costly. The Knicks 00:04:40.209 --> 00:04:43.490 now lead the Series 1 -0, sending a strong message 00:04:43.490 --> 00:04:47.490 to the defending champions. Game 2 is Wednesday 00:04:47.490 --> 00:04:54.610 night at the Garden. In local sports. In top 00:04:54.610 --> 00:04:58.639 news, scientists are suggesting that Flourishing 00:04:58.639 --> 00:05:01.339 is a more comprehensive framework for living 00:05:01.339 --> 00:05:04.199 a fulfilling life than merely seeking happiness 00:05:04.199 --> 00:05:08.779 or wealth. Tyler J. Vandereel, a Harvard professor, 00:05:09.100 --> 00:05:11.399 and his team have developed a holistic measure 00:05:11.399 --> 00:05:14.420 of flourishing that considers mental, physical, 00:05:14.600 --> 00:05:18.300 and spiritual well -being. Their recent findings 00:05:18.300 --> 00:05:22.000 from a global study involving over 200 ,000 participants 00:05:22.000 --> 00:05:25.160 highlight the importance of community in achieving 00:05:25.160 --> 00:05:29.240 fulfillment. Interestingly, lower -income countries 00:05:29.240 --> 00:05:32.259 often report higher levels of meaning and purpose 00:05:32.259 --> 00:05:36.079 than wealthier nations. VanderWeele emphasizes 00:05:36.079 --> 00:05:39.279 that our choices in relationships, rather than 00:05:39.279 --> 00:05:42.399 material possessions, are key to genuine satisfaction 00:05:42.399 --> 00:05:49.100 in life. In business news, OpenAI has made a 00:05:49.100 --> 00:05:52.199 significant move in the technology sector, agreeing 00:05:52.199 --> 00:05:55.019 to purchase the artificial intelligence coding 00:05:55.019 --> 00:05:57.980 tool Windsurf. for approximately $3 billion. 00:05:59.139 --> 00:06:02.160 This acquisition, reported by Bloomberg News, 00:06:02.399 --> 00:06:04.600 cites sources familiar with the transaction. 00:06:05.279 --> 00:06:08.680 The deal highlights OpenAI's commitment to enhancing 00:06:08.680 --> 00:06:10.839 its offerings in the artificial intelligence 00:06:10.839 --> 00:06:15.040 space. As the market evolves, this acquisition 00:06:15.040 --> 00:06:17.980 could set the stage for new innovations in coding 00:06:17.980 --> 00:06:22.120 tools. Stay tuned for further updates on this 00:06:22.120 --> 00:06:25.100 developing story that reflects the ongoing trends 00:06:25.100 --> 00:06:29.240 in technology and artificial intelligence. In 00:06:29.240 --> 00:06:33.560 crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at about 00:06:33.560 --> 00:06:39.660 $95 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged at just over 00:06:39.660 --> 00:06:45.420 $1 ,800. And Goetze's Maximus is up 3 % to 7 00:06:45.420 --> 00:06:50.910 cents. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our 00:06:50.910 --> 00:06:54.029 community spotlight on health and wellness, we 00:06:54.029 --> 00:06:56.750 are working with a national Pilates studio to 00:06:56.750 --> 00:07:00.889 bring you some free classes, so listen up. Check 00:07:00.889 --> 00:07:03.790 out Club Pilates, with several locations in the 00:07:03.790 --> 00:07:06.810 Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:06.810 --> 00:07:10.149 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:10.149 --> 00:07:14.290 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:07:14.290 --> 00:07:18.300 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:07:18.300 --> 00:07:21.939 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:07:21.939 --> 00:07:25.620 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:07:25.699 --> 00:07:29.500 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them sunny 00:07:29.500 --> 00:07:33.660 morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:07:34.759 --> 00:07:38.360 Let's talk science. Cutting -edge research reveals 00:07:38.360 --> 00:07:41.160 the astonishing complexity of the human brain, 00:07:41.360 --> 00:07:44.160 which shakes our thoughts, memories, and actions. 00:07:45.199 --> 00:07:47.879 It is a remarkable organ, managing everything 00:07:47.879 --> 00:07:52.339 from heart rate to emotions. Neuroscientist Ben 00:07:52.339 --> 00:07:55.259 Rien, known for his engaging social media presence, 00:07:55.620 --> 00:07:59.139 educates over 700 ,000 followers about these 00:07:59.139 --> 00:08:02.420 intricacies. He debunks the myth that we use 00:08:02.420 --> 00:08:06.439 only 10 % of our brains, stating we utilize 100 00:08:06.439 --> 00:08:10.879 % for various functions. Additionally, the brain 00:08:10.879 --> 00:08:13.899 has unique signature wrinkles. And while music 00:08:13.899 --> 00:08:17.139 may not make you smarter, it can positively influence 00:08:17.139 --> 00:08:23.600 preterm infants' brain development. And in entertainment 00:08:23.600 --> 00:08:27.379 news, Hollywood has long sought to bring film 00:08:27.379 --> 00:08:30.079 production back to the U .S., but not through 00:08:30.079 --> 00:08:34.240 tariffs. Actor Jon Voight recently met with President 00:08:34.240 --> 00:08:38.120 Trump, who proposed 100 % tariffs on imported 00:08:38.120 --> 00:08:42.299 movies. This suggestion confused industry executives 00:08:42.299 --> 00:08:45.899 as it targets intellectual property lacking specific 00:08:45.899 --> 00:08:50.340 monetary value. Shares in major companies like 00:08:50.340 --> 00:08:54.299 Disney and Netflix dropped as a result. Voight, 00:08:54.399 --> 00:08:57.480 named a special ambassador to Hollywood, is working 00:08:57.480 --> 00:09:00.320 with Trump on federal policies for tax incentives 00:09:00.320 --> 00:09:04.240 to encourage domestic production. Meanwhile, 00:09:04.500 --> 00:09:07.159 states like Georgia are offering their own tax 00:09:07.159 --> 00:09:11.490 breaks to attract filmmakers. Well, alrighty 00:09:11.490 --> 00:09:15.529 folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And 00:09:15.529 --> 00:09:18.190 today, our quote comes from the American inventor 00:09:18.190 --> 00:09:22.529 and businessman, Thomas Edison. And he said, 00:09:23.250 --> 00:09:29.350 Genius is 1 % inspiration and 99 % perspiration, 00:09:29.570 --> 00:09:33.149 highlighting the relentless effort behind great 00:09:33.149 --> 00:09:37.389 achievements. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:09:38.299 --> 00:09:41.179 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:09:41.179 --> 00:09:44.980 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:09:44.980 --> 00:09:49.039 local news and the weather reports. Have an amazing 00:09:49.039 --> 00:09:51.440 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:09:51.440 --> 00:09:54.500 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.