Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, May 7th. You'll be interested
to know. Eighty years ago today, in 1945, General
Dwight David Eisenhower accepted Germany's unconditional
surrender in Reims, France, marking a pivotal
moment in the conclusion of World War II in Europe.
This historic event paved the way for the celebration
of victory on Europe Day, symbolizing the triumph
of unity and peace over conflict. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the weather report.
This morning, there's patchy fog, and it feels
like 60 degrees, with 9 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 7 .28. and it will
rise again tomorrow at 617. It looks like we're
in for some patchy fog early, clearing before
mid -morning, then a chance of rain showers later.
Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 71
and a light southwest breeze. Tonight, we'll
have partly cloudy skies, a slight chance of
rain, and a low around 55 with light winds. For
all you beach runners out there, The first high
tide Wednesday will be at 830 with a low tide
just after 230. The near -shore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 52 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. On Thursday, expect
a slight chance of rain after 4 p .m. with partly
sunny skies and a high near 72. Rain showers
are likely Thursday night. with mostly cloudy
skies and a low around 49. On Friday, rain and
thunderstorms are likely before noon, with mostly
cloudy skies and a high around 56. Friday night
continues with showers and thunderstorms, mostly
cloudy and a low near 48. Saturday brings a chance
of rain before 5 p .m., but expect mostly sunny
skies and a high near 66. Saturday night will
be mostly clear with a low around 51. Finally,
Sunday is looking sunny with a high near 71 and
a low around 49 Sunday night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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Sunny Morning sends you. In a transformative
year, legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick is redefining
his legacy with his debut book, The Art of Winning,
Lessons from My Life in Football. Endorsed by
icons Tom Brady and Michael Jordan, the book
offers insights into Belichick's journey as both
a respected and polarizing figure in sports.
Brady praised Belichick, stating, Coach Belichick
brought out the best in me. His book will do
the same for you. Jordan emphasized the value
of Belichick's lessons on excellence and leadership.
This release marks a pivotal moment, suggesting
that Belichick's influence extends beyond the
football field as he reclaims his narrative.
Now on to sports. In an epic showdown, Internazionale
triumphed over Barcelona. securing a place in
the Champions League final after a thrilling
7 -6 aggregate victory. After three remarkable
comebacks by Barcelona, David Fratisi scored
the decisive goal in extra time, leading to a
4 -3 win at the San Siro as fans erupted in celebration.
Barcelona, despite the loss, showcased their
fighting spirit throughout the season, winning
the Spanish Supercopa and Copa del Rey. while
still leading La Liga. Young star Lehmann Yemel
dazzled with his skills, solidifying his status
among the world's elite players. In local sports.
Yesterday afternoon at Fenway, the Sox stumbled
against the Rangers, losing 6 -1. Despite six
hits, Boston couldn't overcome Texas' big fourth
inning. Langford and Smith delivered crucial
runs, with the Rangers capitalizing on a series
of hits. Nathan Ivaldi earned the win, striking
out seven over six innings, while Giolito took
the loss, allowing four runs. The Sox now stand
at 18 -19 as they look to bounce back at home.
Tonight, the Sox take on the Rangers at Fenway
Park for Game 2 of this three -game series. Tenorhawk,
with a 6 .38 ERA, faces Tyler Mall, who has a
2 .19. First pitch is at 6 .45, with temperatures
around 68 degrees. In top news, for the first
time, bite marks from a large cat, possibly an
African lion, have been discovered on the bones
of an ancient Roman gladiator. These remains,
found in a Roman -era graveyard in York, England,
are the first physical evidence indicating that
big cats were used in arena games. Archaeologist
John Pierce states this individual is the only
known person in the Roman world with such marks.
The skeleton likely belonged to a venator, a
beast fighter, as gladiators typically fought
each other. This discovery sheds light on the
violent spectacles of ancient Rome and the connection
to big cats in England. In business news, MicroStrategy
has completed its recent stock offering to buy
Bitcoin, but its stock is dropping. The company
purchased 1 ,895 Bitcoins for a total of $180
million. averaging about $95 ,000 per Bitcoin
between April 28th and May 4th. This brings its
total holdings to 555 ,450 Bitcoins, valued at
$38 .1 billion. Despite these moves, shares fell
4 % to $378, while Bitcoin's price dropped to
$94 ,068. In crypto movement. Bitcoin is up 2
% to about $97 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to just
over $1 ,800. And Goatsy's Maximus is unchanged
at $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. What if the world could break
its dependence on China's rare earth materials?
A promising solution comes from Conifer, a startup
developing low -cost electric motors that use
ordinary iron instead of rare earth. Led by experts
from Lucid Motors and Apple, Hannover aims to
create an affordable, efficient alternative for
various applications, including scooters and
electric vehicles. Their innovative Axial Flux
motors are designed to deliver greater efficiency
while being easier to manufacture. With a global
market for two -wheelers projected to reach $218
billion by 2029, Conifer's technology could revolutionize
transportation and reduce reliance on costly
materials. And in entertainment news, Thunderbolts,
the first Hollywood blockbuster to debut in China
since former President Donald Trump's tariff
war, has significantly underperformed. The film
opened to just 18 million yuan, or about 1 .9
million pounds. falling short of local favorites
like The Dumpling Queen. This marks the lowest
opening for a Marvel film in China in over a
decade. Meanwhile, Nezha, too, has become a massive
success, surpassing $2 billion in ticket sales
and ranking as the fifth -highest -grossing film
globally. This shift highlights diverging tastes,
as Chinese audiences increasingly favor homegrown
content. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American civil rights leader, Martin
Luther King Jr. And he said, The ultimate measure
of a man is not where he stands in moments of
comfort and convenience, but where he stands
at times of challenge and controversy. And that's
a wrap for this morning. You can check out our
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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.