WEBVTT 00:00:01.519 --> 00:00:04.179 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.339 --> 00:00:08.699 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.019 --> 00:00:12.880 and it's Wednesday, May 7th. You'll be interested 00:00:12.880 --> 00:00:17.760 to know. Eighty years ago today, in 1945, General 00:00:17.760 --> 00:00:20.940 Dwight David Eisenhower accepted Germany's unconditional 00:00:20.940 --> 00:00:24.179 surrender in Reims, France, marking a pivotal 00:00:24.179 --> 00:00:27.059 moment in the conclusion of World War II in Europe. 00:00:28.079 --> 00:00:30.980 This historic event paved the way for the celebration 00:00:30.980 --> 00:00:34.799 of victory on Europe Day, symbolizing the triumph 00:00:34.799 --> 00:00:39.020 of unity and peace over conflict. So now you 00:00:39.020 --> 00:00:43.140 know. And now, it's time for the weather report. 00:00:45.880 --> 00:00:49.280 This morning, there's patchy fog, and it feels 00:00:49.280 --> 00:00:54.119 like 60 degrees, with 9 mile per hour wind. The 00:00:54.119 --> 00:00:57.130 sunset will take place at 7 .28. and it will 00:00:57.130 --> 00:01:01.350 rise again tomorrow at 617. It looks like we're 00:01:01.350 --> 00:01:04.030 in for some patchy fog early, clearing before 00:01:04.030 --> 00:01:07.129 mid -morning, then a chance of rain showers later. 00:01:07.969 --> 00:01:11.609 Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 71 00:01:11.609 --> 00:01:16.950 and a light southwest breeze. Tonight, we'll 00:01:16.950 --> 00:01:19.689 have partly cloudy skies, a slight chance of 00:01:19.689 --> 00:01:24.849 rain, and a low around 55 with light winds. For 00:01:24.849 --> 00:01:27.379 all you beach runners out there, The first high 00:01:27.379 --> 00:01:30.659 tide Wednesday will be at 830 with a low tide 00:01:30.659 --> 00:01:35.060 just after 230. The near -shore buoy at Cape 00:01:35.060 --> 00:01:38.760 Cod Bay reads 52 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:40.540 --> 00:01:44.500 Looking ahead in the weather. On Thursday, expect 00:01:44.500 --> 00:01:47.859 a slight chance of rain after 4 p .m. with partly 00:01:47.859 --> 00:01:52.280 sunny skies and a high near 72. Rain showers 00:01:52.280 --> 00:01:55.109 are likely Thursday night. with mostly cloudy 00:01:55.109 --> 00:02:00.250 skies and a low around 49. On Friday, rain and 00:02:00.250 --> 00:02:03.349 thunderstorms are likely before noon, with mostly 00:02:03.349 --> 00:02:08.430 cloudy skies and a high around 56. Friday night 00:02:08.430 --> 00:02:11.349 continues with showers and thunderstorms, mostly 00:02:11.349 --> 00:02:16.389 cloudy and a low near 48. Saturday brings a chance 00:02:16.389 --> 00:02:20.110 of rain before 5 p .m., but expect mostly sunny 00:02:20.110 --> 00:02:25.300 skies and a high near 66. Saturday night will 00:02:25.300 --> 00:02:29.539 be mostly clear with a low around 51. Finally, 00:02:29.580 --> 00:02:32.860 Sunday is looking sunny with a high near 71 and 00:02:32.860 --> 00:02:38.199 a low around 49 Sunday night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 00:02:38.500 --> 00:02:41.659 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:02:41.659 --> 00:02:45.560 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:02:45.560 --> 00:02:49.219 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:02:49.419 --> 00:02:54.449 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:02:54.449 --> 00:02:57.490 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:02:57.490 --> 00:03:01.009 -free crepes. 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His book will do 00:03:47.189 --> 00:03:50.610 the same for you. Jordan emphasized the value 00:03:50.610 --> 00:03:53.349 of Belichick's lessons on excellence and leadership. 00:03:54.250 --> 00:03:57.110 This release marks a pivotal moment, suggesting 00:03:57.110 --> 00:03:59.810 that Belichick's influence extends beyond the 00:03:59.810 --> 00:04:02.449 football field as he reclaims his narrative. 00:04:07.409 --> 00:04:13.289 Now on to sports. In an epic showdown, Internazionale 00:04:13.289 --> 00:04:16.620 triumphed over Barcelona. securing a place in 00:04:16.620 --> 00:04:19.220 the Champions League final after a thrilling 00:04:19.220 --> 00:04:23.720 7 -6 aggregate victory. After three remarkable 00:04:23.720 --> 00:04:27.420 comebacks by Barcelona, David Fratisi scored 00:04:27.420 --> 00:04:30.779 the decisive goal in extra time, leading to a 00:04:30.779 --> 00:04:34.839 4 -3 win at the San Siro as fans erupted in celebration. 00:04:36.240 --> 00:04:39.139 Barcelona, despite the loss, showcased their 00:04:39.139 --> 00:04:41.579 fighting spirit throughout the season, winning 00:04:41.579 --> 00:04:45.180 the Spanish Supercopa and Copa del Rey. while 00:04:45.180 --> 00:04:49.459 still leading La Liga. Young star Lehmann Yemel 00:04:49.459 --> 00:04:52.579 dazzled with his skills, solidifying his status 00:04:52.579 --> 00:04:56.660 among the world's elite players. In local sports. 00:04:57.720 --> 00:05:00.860 Yesterday afternoon at Fenway, the Sox stumbled 00:05:00.860 --> 00:05:05.420 against the Rangers, losing 6 -1. Despite six 00:05:05.420 --> 00:05:08.680 hits, Boston couldn't overcome Texas' big fourth 00:05:08.680 --> 00:05:12.180 inning. Langford and Smith delivered crucial 00:05:12.180 --> 00:05:15.379 runs, with the Rangers capitalizing on a series 00:05:15.379 --> 00:05:19.620 of hits. Nathan Ivaldi earned the win, striking 00:05:19.620 --> 00:05:23.319 out seven over six innings, while Giolito took 00:05:23.319 --> 00:05:27.819 the loss, allowing four runs. The Sox now stand 00:05:27.819 --> 00:05:31.180 at 18 -19 as they look to bounce back at home. 00:05:32.319 --> 00:05:35.339 Tonight, the Sox take on the Rangers at Fenway 00:05:35.339 --> 00:05:40.360 Park for Game 2 of this three -game series. Tenorhawk, 00:05:40.519 --> 00:05:45.220 with a 6 .38 ERA, faces Tyler Mall, who has a 00:05:45.220 --> 00:05:50.600 2 .19. First pitch is at 6 .45, with temperatures 00:05:50.600 --> 00:05:56.980 around 68 degrees. In top news, for the first 00:05:56.980 --> 00:06:00.160 time, bite marks from a large cat, possibly an 00:06:00.160 --> 00:06:02.920 African lion, have been discovered on the bones 00:06:02.920 --> 00:06:06.519 of an ancient Roman gladiator. These remains, 00:06:06.839 --> 00:06:09.579 found in a Roman -era graveyard in York, England, 00:06:09.819 --> 00:06:12.660 are the first physical evidence indicating that 00:06:12.660 --> 00:06:17.319 big cats were used in arena games. Archaeologist 00:06:17.319 --> 00:06:20.639 John Pierce states this individual is the only 00:06:20.639 --> 00:06:23.199 known person in the Roman world with such marks. 00:06:23.720 --> 00:06:27.300 The skeleton likely belonged to a venator, a 00:06:27.300 --> 00:06:30.259 beast fighter, as gladiators typically fought 00:06:30.259 --> 00:06:33.620 each other. This discovery sheds light on the 00:06:33.620 --> 00:06:36.600 violent spectacles of ancient Rome and the connection 00:06:36.600 --> 00:06:43.560 to big cats in England. In business news, MicroStrategy 00:06:43.560 --> 00:06:46.800 has completed its recent stock offering to buy 00:06:46.800 --> 00:06:50.620 Bitcoin, but its stock is dropping. The company 00:06:50.620 --> 00:06:56.639 purchased 1 ,895 Bitcoins for a total of $180 00:06:56.639 --> 00:07:01.569 million. averaging about $95 ,000 per Bitcoin 00:07:01.569 --> 00:07:06.689 between April 28th and May 4th. This brings its 00:07:06.689 --> 00:07:12.329 total holdings to 555 ,450 Bitcoins, valued at 00:07:12.329 --> 00:07:18.069 $38 .1 billion. Despite these moves, shares fell 00:07:18.069 --> 00:07:23.230 4 % to $378, while Bitcoin's price dropped to 00:07:23.230 --> 00:07:29.810 $94 ,068. In crypto movement. Bitcoin is up 2 00:07:29.810 --> 00:07:36.430 % to about $97 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to just 00:07:36.430 --> 00:07:40.790 over $1 ,800. And Goatsy's Maximus is unchanged 00:07:40.790 --> 00:07:47.490 at $0 .07. Moving on to a more local vibe. In 00:07:47.490 --> 00:07:49.810 our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:07:50.089 --> 00:07:52.790 we are working with a national Pilates studio 00:07:52.790 --> 00:07:56.110 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:07:57.160 --> 00:08:00.060 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:08:00.060 --> 00:08:03.480 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:03.480 --> 00:08:06.839 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:08:06.839 --> 00:08:10.980 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:10.980 --> 00:08:15.000 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:15.000 --> 00:08:18.660 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:08:18.660 --> 00:08:22.339 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:08:22.439 --> 00:08:26.310 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them. Sunny 00:08:26.310 --> 00:08:30.370 morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:08:31.389 --> 00:08:34.990 Let's talk tech. What if the world could break 00:08:34.990 --> 00:08:37.649 its dependence on China's rare earth materials? 00:08:38.549 --> 00:08:42.649 A promising solution comes from Conifer, a startup 00:08:42.649 --> 00:08:45.409 developing low -cost electric motors that use 00:08:45.409 --> 00:08:50.149 ordinary iron instead of rare earth. Led by experts 00:08:50.149 --> 00:08:53.529 from Lucid Motors and Apple, Hannover aims to 00:08:53.529 --> 00:08:56.149 create an affordable, efficient alternative for 00:08:56.149 --> 00:08:58.990 various applications, including scooters and 00:08:58.990 --> 00:09:03.110 electric vehicles. Their innovative Axial Flux 00:09:03.110 --> 00:09:05.809 motors are designed to deliver greater efficiency 00:09:05.809 --> 00:09:09.970 while being easier to manufacture. With a global 00:09:09.970 --> 00:09:13.590 market for two -wheelers projected to reach $218 00:09:13.590 --> 00:09:18.809 billion by 2029, Conifer's technology could revolutionize 00:09:18.809 --> 00:09:22.049 transportation and reduce reliance on costly 00:09:22.049 --> 00:09:29.389 materials. And in entertainment news, Thunderbolts, 00:09:29.429 --> 00:09:32.509 the first Hollywood blockbuster to debut in China 00:09:32.509 --> 00:09:35.370 since former President Donald Trump's tariff 00:09:35.370 --> 00:09:39.570 war, has significantly underperformed. The film 00:09:39.570 --> 00:09:43.710 opened to just 18 million yuan, or about 1 .9 00:09:43.710 --> 00:09:46.700 million pounds. falling short of local favorites 00:09:46.700 --> 00:09:50.519 like The Dumpling Queen. This marks the lowest 00:09:50.519 --> 00:09:53.200 opening for a Marvel film in China in over a 00:09:53.200 --> 00:09:57.419 decade. Meanwhile, Nezha, too, has become a massive 00:09:57.419 --> 00:10:01.360 success, surpassing $2 billion in ticket sales 00:10:01.360 --> 00:10:04.279 and ranking as the fifth -highest -grossing film 00:10:04.279 --> 00:10:08.299 globally. This shift highlights diverging tastes, 00:10:08.559 --> 00:10:12.279 as Chinese audiences increasingly favor homegrown 00:10:12.279 --> 00:10:16.889 content. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for 00:10:16.889 --> 00:10:20.909 the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:10:20.909 --> 00:10:23.830 from the American civil rights leader, Martin 00:10:23.830 --> 00:10:28.669 Luther King Jr. And he said, The ultimate measure 00:10:28.669 --> 00:10:32.250 of a man is not where he stands in moments of 00:10:32.250 --> 00:10:34.750 comfort and convenience, but where he stands 00:10:34.750 --> 00:10:39.929 at times of challenge and controversy. And that's 00:10:39.929 --> 00:10:42.990 a wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:10:42.990 --> 00:10:47.090 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating 00:10:47.090 --> 00:10:50.210 aerial videos with local news and the weather 00:10:50.210 --> 00:10:53.870 reports. Have an amazing day, my good friends. 00:10:54.049 --> 00:10:56.789 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of 00:10:56.789 --> 00:10:58.210 Sunny Mornings in Boston.