Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, May 8th. You'll be interested
to know, 80 years ago today, in 1945, the world
celebrated Victory in Europe Day, marking the
unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany and the
end of World War II in Europe. This monumental
achievement brought immense relief and joy as
nations rejoiced in the restoration of peace
and the triumph of freedom over tyranny. The
celebrations were filled with hope and unity,
symbolizing a new era of cooperation and rebuilding.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's mostly sunny, and
it feels like 56 degrees, with 7 mph wind. The
sunset will take place at 728, and it will rise
again tomorrow at 617. It looks like we're in
for a partly sunny Thursday, with highs around
71, cooling to about 65 in the afternoon, and
a gentle northeast breeze at 5 to 12 mph. Tonight.
Expect mostly cloudy skies, a chance of rain,
and a low of 49. For all you beach runners out
there, the first high tide Thursday will be just
before 930, with a low tide at 330. The near
-shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 52 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect cloudy skies and rain on Friday
with a high near 55 and a northeast wind. Friday
night stays cloudy with rain and a low around
50. Saturday brings a chance of rain with partly
sunny skies and a high near 64. Saturday night
there is a slight chance of rain early then mostly
clear with a low around 52. Sunday will be sunny
and warm. reaching a high near 71. Sunday night
will be mostly clear, with a low around 49. Monday
stays sunny and warm, hitting a high near 78,
with a low around 56 at night. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by
Versailles Café & 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 mornings send you. In local
news. The New England Patriots are generating
significant excitement for their 2025 season,
transitioning from rebuilding to built. With
promising players like Drake May and Stefan Diggs,
ticket demand is soaring. Even before the schedule
is finalized, several games are already labeled
as selling fast on StubHub, where tickets range
from a minimum of $230 for high -demand matchups
to $180 for others. Fans can look forward to
nine home games at Gillette Stadium, which accommodates
over 68 ,000 fans. For more information on tickets
and stadium guidelines, check StubHub. Now on
to sports. In a thrilling game, too. The New
York Knicks overcame a 20 -point deficit to defeat
the Boston Celtics again, taking a surprising
2 -0 series lead. Once again, the Knicks rallied
from being down 12 heading into the final quarter,
cutting the deficit to seven points with just
five minutes remaining. Jalen Brunson, the NBA
Clutch Player of the Year, secured the lead for
New York with under two minutes left. who scored
14 points in the fourth quarter, made a critical
defensive play against Jason Tatum, who struggled
with just 13 points. Game three is set for Saturday
in New York. In local sports. Last night at Fenway,
the Red Sox beat the Rangers 6 -4. Bregman led
the charge with a two -run single and a solo
homer, while Abreu added two solo shots. The
Sox racked up 11 hits with zero errors. Bernard
secured the win, and Chapman earned the save.
Boston now stands at 19 -19. Tomorrow afternoon,
the Sox wrap up a three -game series against
the Rangers at Fenway. Brian Baio, with a 2 .55
ERA, faces Jack Leiter, boasting a 4 .58 ERA.
First pitch is at 135, under sunny skies and
70 degrees. In top news, the Federal Reserve
has issued a warning about rising economic risks,
particularly higher unemployment and inflation,
as it decided to maintain interest rates. Chair
Jerome Powell indicated that sustained tariff
increases could lead to inflation and economic
slowdown. The Fed faces a challenging decision
balancing between inflation and unemployment
risks. President Trump has urged the Fed to lower
rates, but expectations for a cut have waned
after Powell emphasized the need for patience.
Meanwhile, effective U .S. tariff rates are at
their highest since World War II, creating volatility
in financial markets. In business news... OpenAI
has announced it will not proceed with its for
-profit conversion plan after discussions with
civic leaders and attorneys general from California
and Delaware. This decision may complicate its
relationship with Microsoft, a significant investor.
OpenAI will remain a nonprofit, while its for
-profit subsidiary will transform into a public
benefit corporation, balancing shareholder interests
with public benefit. Elon Musk, a co -founder,
has criticized the plan and plans to continue
legal action. Although this change is a setback
for Microsoft, which has invested $13 billion
since 2019, a new capital structure could still
benefit the company in the future. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 3 % to about $99 ,000.
Ethereum is up 5 % to just over $1900. And Goat
Seas Maximus is up 9 % 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. Eddie Q, Apple's
senior vice president of services, issued a startling
warning today, stating that the iPhone could
become obsolete in the next decade, much like
the iPod. During the Google Search antitrust
remedies trial, Q emphasized that artificial
intelligence could significantly reshape the
technology industry. He noted that Apple's decision
to discontinue the iPod was a bold move. questioning,
why would you kill the golden goose? While more
than half of Apple's revenue comes from iPhone
sales, Kubele's AI represents a huge technological
shift that could challenge even the most dominant
companies in the market. And in entertainment
news, Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck, stars
of the beloved film Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
are in talks to reunite for a new comedy titled
The Best Is Yet To Come. This film, a remake
of a French movie, is set to be directed by John
Turteltop and will feature a story about best
friends embarking on a road trip to find one's
estranged son. The actors who first collaborated
in the 1986 classic have remained close over
the years, previously reuniting in the film Walking
to the Waterline. Production is targeted for
this summer. Well, alrighty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the Greek philosopher Heraclitus.
And he said, The only constant in life is change.
And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check
out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. for some
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.