Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, May 12th. You'll be interested
to know. 99 years ago today, in 1926, the Italian
-built airship Norge achieved the first verified
flight over the North Pole. This remarkable journey
was led by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen.
American scientist Lincoln Ellsworth and Italian
engineer Umberto Nobile. Their successful expedition
marked a significant milestone in polar exploration,
showcasing human ingenuity and the spirit of
international collaboration. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report. This
morning it's sunny and it feels like 46 degrees
with 6 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 728 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 617. It looks like we're in for some sunny
weather today, reaching a high near 73 with a
gentle southwest breeze. Tonight, expect partly
cloudy skies with a low around 54 and light winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
high tide Monday will be at 1215 with a low tide
at 6. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
51 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather, expect partly sunny skies
on Tuesday with a high near 68. Nights will be
mostly cloudy with a low around 52. Wednesday
and Thursday bring mostly cloudy conditions,
with highs near 68 and 69. There is a chance
of rain showers both nights, with lows in the
mid -50s and around 59. Friday offers a slight
chance of rain, with partly sunny skies and a
high near 77. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them Sunny
Morning sent you. In local news, in Kansas City,
a familiar face has joined the Red Sox dugout.
Dustin Pedroia, along with his wife, Kelly, and
their three sons, made a purposeful visit to
support the team. Manager Alex Cora shared that
Pedroia reached out last week, wanting to spend
Mother's Day with his family while enjoying the
games. Although Pedroia officially retired in
February 2021, He remains close with the team,
having made appearances at spring training and
in Boston last summer for his Hall of Fame induction.
Maybe he can take some time to talk to Devers
and teach him how to be a big boy grown up and
do whatever it takes to help the team and fulfill
the obligations of his $330 million contract.
Now on to sports. In Major League Baseball, the
Colorado Rockies are on track to become a historic
disaster, following a dismal record of six wins,
then 33 losses. Last season, the Chicago White
Sox set a modern record by losing 121 games.
The Rockies are projected to lose 137 games this
year, surpassing even the infamous 1899 Cleveland
Siders. With a winning percentage of 0 .154,
they face a potential run differential of minus
557. Despite these struggles, fans continue to
support the team, drawing in nearly 38 ,000 spectators
for a recent game. In local sports. Yesterday
afternoon at Kauffman Stadium, the Sox outplayed
the Royals 3 -1. Leading the charge, Devers hammered
a massive 440 -foot homer, while Abreu also shone
with his own 430 -foot blast. Giolito earned
the win, allowing just one unearned run over
six innings, and Chapman secured the save. Despite
an early error that let Waters score, the Sox
defense held firm, bringing Boston's record to
22 -20. Tonight, the Sox head to Detroit for
Game 1 of a three -game series against the Tigers
at Comerica Park. Tanner Houck, with a 1 -0 record
and a 1 .60 ERA, faces Jackson Jobe, who stands
at 0 -2 with a 4 .88 ERA. First pitch is at 640
with temperatures around 77 degrees. In top news.
In a remarkable move, the Trump administration
is preparing to accept a super luxury Boeing
747 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar,
potentially the most valuable gift ever received
by the United States from a foreign government.
This flying palace will serve as the new Air
Force One until just before President Donald
Trump leaves office, after which it will be transferred
to the Trump Presidential Library Foundation.
Legal experts assert this arrangement is permissible,
as it is not conditioned on any official act,
thus sidestepping bribery concerns and constitutional
restrictions on foreign gifts. In business news,
the NBA on television is set for a significant
transformation as the Timberwolves eliminated
the Lakers, marking the last time we will see
LeBron James play on TNT, according to Kevin
Harlan. The leak announced new TV deals worth
$77 billion starting next season. While familiar
faces will remain, new commentators and analysts
from Amazon and NBC will join the mix. Streaming
platforms will show numerous games, shifting
how fans access NBA action. The upcoming season
promises a fresh viewing experience with NBC
and Amazon blending the old with the new in exciting
ways. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 2 % over
the weekend to about $104 ,000. Ethereum is up
13 % to just over $2 ,500. And Goatseys Maximus
is up 101%. to 18 cents. 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. United
Airlines has introduced a groundbreaking Starlink
-powered Wi -Fi service. ending the need for
airplane mode. This new gate -to -gate experience
promises fast download speeds and low latency,
making video calls possible, though discouraged.
Last Thursday, on a test flight from Chicago's
O 'Hare Airport, passengers enjoyed first -class
snack boxes and champagne, while United executives
showcased the impressive Wi -Fi speeds. With
plans to install Starlink on all 1 ,026 planes
by the end of 25, United aims to make in -flight
connectivity both accessible and enjoyable, ushering
in a new era of air travel and in entertainment
news. After a challenging start to the year,
the summer movie season is poised to revive the
box office. Cinema owners recall the Oscars.
where director Sean Baker advocated for support
of local theaters. With the industry still facing
hurdles, the recent successes of a Minecraft
movie and Sinners have sparked optimism. The
summer movie season from May to August historically
generates around $4 billion, and analysts predict
strong performance this year. The lineup features
a mix of genres, from superhero films to family
adventures. offering something for everyone and
potentially ushering in new franchises. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
inventor and visionary, Steve Jobs. And he said,
Innovation distinguishes between a leader and
a follower. 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.