Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, May 9th. You'll be interested
to know. Seventy -five years ago today, in 1950,
French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman presented
the Schuman Declaration, proposing the creation
of a European coal and steel community. This
visionary plan laid the foundation for the European
Union, fostering unprecedented peace and unity
across the continent. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the weather report. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 44 degrees,
with 13 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, giving way to rain showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms later on. Expect cloudy
skies with a high near 53 and a gentle northeast
breeze. Tonight, we'll see more rain at a low
of around 50 with light winds. For all you beach
runners out there, The first high tide Friday
will be at 1015 with a low tide just before 4.
The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reaps 55
degrees for the water temperature. Looking ahead
in the weather. Expect rain Saturday morning,
then a chance of showers with partly sunny skies
at a high near 64. Saturday night will be mostly
clear with a low around 50. Sunday warms up to
a sunny high near 71 and drops to around 48 at
night. Monday stays sunny, reaching a high near
75 with a low around 56 at night. Tuesday brings
partly sunny skies, a high near 77, and a slight
chance of rain showers late with a low around
60. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast is
brought to you by Versailles Cafe and 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, Boston City Councilor
Tanya Fernandez -Anderson spoke with NBC10 Boston
about her decision to delay her resignation following
her guilty plea to federal corruption charges,
including wire fraud and theft of public funds.
She stated this choice was to ensure her district's
representation until the end of the fiscal year.
Fernandez -Anderson expressed, I'm deeply sorry
for all of the pain that you have endured, as
she aims for a soft landing for her constituents.
Meanwhile, counselors Erin Murphy and Ed Flynn
filed an emergency resolution for her removal,
asserting it is time to move on. but the council
cannot unseat her before sentencing, which is
set for July 29th. Now on to sports. Paul Pierce,
the basketball Hall of Famer, proved he is a
man of his word. After the Boston Celtics lost
Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to
the New York Knicks, Pearce walked 20 miles to
work at the Fox Sports 1 studios in a bathrobe.
The Celtics blew a 20 -point lead, losing the
game 91 -90. This eight -hour trek was shared
on Instagram, highlighting Pearce's dedication
to his promise. With the Knicks now leading the
series 2 -0, it may be wise for Pearce to avoid
making any further bets during the playoffs.
In local sports. Yesterday afternoon in Kansas
City, the Sox blanked the Rangers 5 -0. Rafi
Devers drove in two, and Boston's pitching was
spot -on. Slayton secured the win. Devers -Homer
in the seventh put the game out of reach, as
the Sox recorded six hits and no errors, proving
dominant against Texas. With this victory, Boston
improves to 20 -19. maintaining their momentum
in the American League East. Tonight, the Sox
take on the Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas
City for game one of a three -game series. Hunter
Dobbins, with a 3 .78 ERA, faces Michael Lorenzen.
First pitch is at 740, with clear skies and a
warm 74 degrees. In top news... Bloating can
be an uncomfortable experience for many. Health
experts suggest that dandelion tea made from
the plant's leaves, flowers, or roots may offer
relief. Elizabeth Katzmann, a functional diagnostic
nutrition practitioner, explains that bloating
can be caused by factors like food intolerances
and hormonal fluctuations. Dandelion tea acts
as a diuretic. increasing urine output and helping
to flush excess water from the body, particularly
beneficial for bloating due to high sodium intake.
Additionally, this tea is rich in antioxidants,
vitamins, and may support liver health. Always
consult your healthcare provider before adding
it to your routine. In business news, former
cryptocurrency evangelist Alex Mashinsky has
received a 12 -year prison sentence after pleading
guilty to fraud linked to the multibillion -dollar
collapse of his firm, Celsius Network. Once managing
over $20 billion, Celsius promised customers
returns of up to 18 .6 % on crypto deposits.
Prosecutors sought a 20 -year sentence, citing
devastating losses for many victims. Mashinsky
misled investors about the firm's reliability
and falsely propped up the price of his company's
token. He ultimately profited $48 million from
token sales, funding a lavish lifestyle while
his customers faced financial ruin. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 9 % for the week to about
$103 ,000. Ethereum is up 23%. to just over $2
,200. And Goat Seas Maximus is up 31 % to $0
.09. 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. Eligible
Apple users can now submit claims for their share
of a $95 million settlement related to Siri's
unintended activation. Customers who experience
this issue between September 17th, 2014 and December
31st, 2024 can apply for up to $100. The settlement
stems from a class action lawsuit alleging privacy
violations. as Apple recorded conversations without
consent. Applications are open until July 2nd,
2025, and users can claim for up to five Siri
-enabled devices, with payouts capped at $20
per device. And in entertainment news, the highly
anticipated Lord of the Rings movie, titled The
Hunt for Gollum, is set to debut in theaters
on December 17th. This new installment will feature
Andy Serkis, both as the star and director. The
original trilogy's key creators, Peter Jackson,
Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens, will produce
the film, with Walsh and Boyens handling the
screenplay. They are also producing a second
Lord of the Rings film, though a director for
that project has yet to be announced. This movie
follows the 2024 anime film, The War of the Rohirrim.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American inventor and businessman, Henry Ford.
And he said, Obstacles are those frightful things
you see when you take your eyes off your goal.
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 weekend,
my good friends. We'll see you Monday with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.