WEBVTT 00:00:01.479 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.339 --> 00:00:08.720 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.019 --> 00:00:12.939 and it's Tuesday, May 13th. You'll be interested 00:00:12.939 --> 00:00:18.899 to know, 179 years ago today, in 1846, the United 00:00:18.899 --> 00:00:21.800 States Congress formally declared war on Mexico, 00:00:22.059 --> 00:00:24.519 marking the beginning of the Mexican -American 00:00:24.519 --> 00:00:28.960 War. This pivotal event led to significant territorial 00:00:28.960 --> 00:00:31.960 expansion for the United States, including the 00:00:31.960 --> 00:00:34.920 acquisition of present -day California, Arizona, 00:00:35.240 --> 00:00:38.740 and New Mexico. The war's conclusion with the 00:00:38.740 --> 00:00:42.420 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848 reshaped 00:00:42.420 --> 00:00:45.039 the nation's landscape and set the stage for 00:00:45.039 --> 00:00:48.799 its emergence as a continental power. So now 00:00:48.799 --> 00:00:52.799 you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:52.799 --> 00:00:58.600 report. This morning, it's mostly sunny and it 00:00:58.600 --> 00:01:02.600 feels like 57 degrees with 9 mile per hour wind. 00:01:03.299 --> 00:01:07.140 The sunset will take place at 728 and it will 00:01:07.140 --> 00:01:11.420 rise again tomorrow at 617. It looks like we're 00:01:11.420 --> 00:01:14.659 in for some mostly sunny skies today with a high 00:01:14.659 --> 00:01:19.379 near 65 and a gentle northeast breeze. Tonight, 00:01:19.560 --> 00:01:23.379 expect mostly cloudy conditions with a low around 00:01:23.379 --> 00:01:26.920 50 in light winds. For all you beach runners 00:01:26.920 --> 00:01:30.120 out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be 00:01:30.120 --> 00:01:35.000 at 630 with a high tide at 1245. The near shore 00:01:35.000 --> 00:01:38.819 buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 50 degrees for the 00:01:38.819 --> 00:01:42.859 water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. 00:01:43.840 --> 00:01:47.400 Expect mostly cloudy skies Wednesday with a high 00:01:47.400 --> 00:01:51.620 near 71. A chance of rain showers moves in Wednesday 00:01:51.620 --> 00:01:55.879 night with a low around 57. Thursday brings more 00:01:55.879 --> 00:01:58.599 chances for showers and thunderstorms with a 00:01:58.599 --> 00:02:03.140 high near 69. Thursday night, expect a low around 00:02:03.140 --> 00:02:07.019 59. Friday could see a slight chance of showers 00:02:07.019 --> 00:02:11.759 and thunderstorms with a high near 77. Saturday 00:02:11.759 --> 00:02:15.000 will be partly sunny with a high near 75 and 00:02:15.000 --> 00:02:18.020 rain showers likely Saturday night with a low 00:02:18.020 --> 00:02:23.539 around 56. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast 00:02:23.539 --> 00:02:26.759 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:02:26.759 --> 00:02:30.719 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:30.939 --> 00:02:34.219 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:34.219 --> 00:02:38.460 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:38.460 --> 00:02:41.840 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:41.840 --> 00:02:45.719 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:45.719 --> 00:02:48.039 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:48.340 --> 00:02:52.759 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:52.759 --> 00:02:56.159 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings 00:02:56.159 --> 00:03:02.099 send you. In local news, voters in Massachusetts 00:03:02.099 --> 00:03:05.159 will decide next year whether to maintain or 00:03:05.159 --> 00:03:08.400 repeal a comprehensive law that expanded gun 00:03:08.400 --> 00:03:11.699 restrictions. Supporters officially launched 00:03:11.699 --> 00:03:14.759 the Vote Yes for a Safe Massachusetts ballot 00:03:14.759 --> 00:03:17.860 question committee, emphasizing that repealing 00:03:17.860 --> 00:03:20.419 the law would pose a threat to public safety. 00:03:21.680 --> 00:03:25.000 Ruth Zacharin, executive director of the Massachusetts 00:03:25.000 --> 00:03:28.500 Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, will chair 00:03:28.500 --> 00:03:31.620 the committee. The law enhances the red flag 00:03:31.620 --> 00:03:34.800 law, restricts firearms in certain public areas, 00:03:35.020 --> 00:03:38.379 and introduces measures against untraceable ghost 00:03:38.379 --> 00:03:43.120 guns. Critics, including firearm owners and Second 00:03:43.120 --> 00:03:46.120 Amendment advocates, have already initiated efforts 00:03:46.120 --> 00:03:49.539 to place a repeal question on the 2026 ballot. 00:03:54.390 --> 00:03:59.030 Now on to sports. Michael Jordan is making a 00:03:59.030 --> 00:04:02.349 triumphant return to NBC as a special contributor 00:04:02.349 --> 00:04:05.610 for the network's upcoming NBA coverage, set 00:04:05.610 --> 00:04:09.949 to begin next fall. During NBCUniversal's upfront 00:04:09.949 --> 00:04:12.770 presentation in New York City, Jordan expressed 00:04:12.770 --> 00:04:15.629 his excitement about the network rejoining the 00:04:15.629 --> 00:04:20.860 NBA, having last aired the league in 2002. NBC 00:04:20.860 --> 00:04:24.500 is embracing a wave of 90s nostalgia, including 00:04:24.500 --> 00:04:27.480 the return of John Tesh's Round Ball Rock as 00:04:27.480 --> 00:04:31.000 the official anthem. The network is part of an 00:04:31.000 --> 00:04:34.959 11 -year, $76 billion broadcast deal featuring 00:04:34.959 --> 00:04:38.360 exclusive games and significant playoff coverage. 00:04:39.399 --> 00:04:42.560 Fans can look forward to a familiar feel from 00:04:42.560 --> 00:04:47.920 this iconic era. In local sports. Last night 00:04:47.920 --> 00:04:51.819 was a rough night for Boston sports. At Comerica 00:04:51.819 --> 00:04:54.459 Park in Detroit, the Red Sox were outmatched 00:04:54.459 --> 00:05:00.139 by the Tigers, falling 14 -2. Despite Rafi Devers 00:05:00.139 --> 00:05:03.519 and Hamilton putting runs on the board, the Sox 00:05:03.519 --> 00:05:07.120 struggled to contain Detroit's offense. Huck 00:05:07.120 --> 00:05:10.660 took the loss, allowing eight hits, while Torres 00:05:10.660 --> 00:05:13.860 was dominant with a homer and three runs scored. 00:05:14.759 --> 00:05:18.060 The Tigers' bats were too hot to handle, racking 00:05:18.060 --> 00:05:21.240 up 18 hits, leaving the Sox with a record of 00:05:21.240 --> 00:05:26.259 22 -21. Tonight, the Sox battle the Tigers at 00:05:26.259 --> 00:05:29.740 Comerica Park in Detroit for Game 2 of this three 00:05:29.740 --> 00:05:34.860 -game series. Brian Baio, boasting a 2 .01 ERA, 00:05:35.060 --> 00:05:40.000 faces Tyler Holton. First pitch is set for 640 00:05:40.000 --> 00:05:43.560 with clear skies. and a temperature around 68 00:05:43.560 --> 00:05:47.540 degrees. In New York last night, the Celtics 00:05:47.540 --> 00:05:51.939 fell to the Knicks 121 -113 at Madison Square 00:05:51.939 --> 00:05:56.160 Garden. Jalen Grunson shined with 39 points, 00:05:56.379 --> 00:05:59.540 pushing New York to a commanding 3 -1 series 00:05:59.540 --> 00:06:04.439 lead. Despite Jason Tatum's impressive 42 points 00:06:04.439 --> 00:06:07.620 and 16 rebounds, Boston couldn't close the gap. 00:06:07.959 --> 00:06:10.540 and everyone is very concerned with how Tatum 00:06:10.540 --> 00:06:13.959 went down in the fourth quarter. It looked like 00:06:13.959 --> 00:06:17.439 it could be an Achilles injury. The teams head 00:06:17.439 --> 00:06:20.540 back to Boston for Game 5 on Wednesday, giving 00:06:20.540 --> 00:06:22.980 the Knicks a chance to close out the series against 00:06:22.980 --> 00:06:28.439 the hostile crowd at TD Garden. In top news, 00:06:28.680 --> 00:06:32.160 the United States has suspended livestock imports 00:06:32.160 --> 00:06:34.939 from Mexico due to a threat from the New World's 00:06:34.939 --> 00:06:39.160 screwworm, a dangerous parasite. U .S. Secretary 00:06:39.160 --> 00:06:42.180 of Agriculture Brooke Rollins stated the ban 00:06:42.180 --> 00:06:44.579 will be enforced on a month -by -month basis 00:06:44.579 --> 00:06:48.759 to protect American cattle. The parasite was 00:06:48.759 --> 00:06:52.139 recently detected within 700 miles of the U .S. 00:06:52.139 --> 00:06:56.240 border. Rollins emphasized that this is not about 00:06:56.240 --> 00:06:59.519 politics or punishment of Mexico, but rather 00:06:59.519 --> 00:07:03.939 focused on food and animal safety. Mexico's agricultural 00:07:03.939 --> 00:07:07.019 leaders argue that established protocols ensure 00:07:07.019 --> 00:07:10.139 cattle are free from the parasite, but discussions 00:07:10.139 --> 00:07:15.220 for a resolution are ongoing. In business news, 00:07:15.579 --> 00:07:19.000 McDonald's coffee has gained a loyal following, 00:07:19.160 --> 00:07:22.139 with many fans preferring it over specialty cafe 00:07:22.139 --> 00:07:25.899 options because of its consistent taste and surprising 00:07:25.899 --> 00:07:30.199 quality. According to McDonald's chef Mike Lingo, 00:07:30.639 --> 00:07:34.220 The secret lies in their use of 100 % Arabica 00:07:34.220 --> 00:07:37.079 coffee beans, sourced from sustainable farms, 00:07:37.279 --> 00:07:40.060 combined with precise brewing techniques, including 00:07:40.060 --> 00:07:44.600 Japanese flash brewing for iced coffee. This 00:07:44.600 --> 00:07:47.160 attention to detail results in a flavorful cup 00:07:47.160 --> 00:07:51.459 that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Lingo emphasizes 00:07:51.459 --> 00:07:54.160 the importance of quality and sustainability, 00:07:54.600 --> 00:07:57.459 making McDonald's coffee a beloved choice for 00:07:57.459 --> 00:08:02.560 many consumers. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is 00:08:02.560 --> 00:08:09.019 down 0 .5 % to about $103 ,000. Ethereum is down 00:08:09.019 --> 00:08:14.819 3 % to about $2 ,500. And Goatseys Maximus is 00:08:14.819 --> 00:08:20.920 down 26 % to $0 .18. Moving on to a more local 00:08:20.920 --> 00:08:24.759 vibe. In our community spotlight on health and 00:08:24.759 --> 00:08:27.699 wellness, we are working with a national Pilates 00:08:27.699 --> 00:08:31.050 studio. to bring you some free classes, so listen 00:08:31.050 --> 00:08:35.250 up. Check out Club Pilates, with several locations 00:08:35.250 --> 00:08:38.690 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:38.690 --> 00:08:42.070 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:08:42.070 --> 00:08:46.190 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:46.190 --> 00:08:50.210 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:50.210 --> 00:08:53.850 check out Club Pilates for a free class, with 00:08:53.850 --> 00:08:57.519 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:08:57.639 --> 00:09:01.419 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them sunny 00:09:01.419 --> 00:09:05.580 morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:09:06.580 --> 00:09:10.539 Let's talk science. The Doomsday Glacier, known 00:09:10.539 --> 00:09:14.279 as Thwaites, poses a significant threat to coastal 00:09:14.279 --> 00:09:18.179 cities worldwide. Researchers from the British 00:09:18.179 --> 00:09:21.399 Antarctic Survey endure extreme conditions to 00:09:21.399 --> 00:09:24.460 study this vast ice flow, which is losing ice 00:09:24.460 --> 00:09:28.149 faster than it accumulates. Thwaites currently 00:09:28.149 --> 00:09:31.590 contributes to approximately 4 % of sea level 00:09:31.590 --> 00:09:35.169 rise. Its complete meltdown could raise global 00:09:35.169 --> 00:09:38.269 sea levels by half a meter, displacing millions. 00:09:39.350 --> 00:09:42.190 Although some scientists propose geoengineering 00:09:42.190 --> 00:09:45.149 solutions, such as thermosiphons to freeze the 00:09:45.149 --> 00:09:48.809 glacier, challenges remain. As climate change 00:09:48.809 --> 00:09:51.590 accelerates, the future of Thwaites remains uncertain, 00:09:51.950 --> 00:09:58.179 urging immediate action and research. And in 00:09:58.179 --> 00:10:02.259 entertainment news, Nicolas Cage is back as the 00:10:02.259 --> 00:10:05.039 fan -favorite black -and -white hero in the first 00:10:05.039 --> 00:10:08.139 look at Prime Video's live -action series, Spider 00:10:08.139 --> 00:10:12.000 Noir. After voicing the character in Spider -Man, 00:10:12.159 --> 00:10:15.419 Into the Spider -Verse, Cage dons the iconic 00:10:15.419 --> 00:10:18.779 costume, complete with a fedora, white goggles, 00:10:18.980 --> 00:10:21.519 and trench coat, in a black -and -white photo 00:10:21.519 --> 00:10:24.200 released during Prime Video's upfronts presentation. 00:10:25.710 --> 00:10:30.309 Set to debut in 2026, Spider Noir follows an 00:10:30.309 --> 00:10:33.590 aging private investigator in 1930s New York 00:10:33.590 --> 00:10:37.190 who must face his past as the city's sole superhero. 00:10:38.009 --> 00:10:40.629 The show will be available in both black and 00:10:40.629 --> 00:10:43.830 white in color, featuring a talented cast alongside 00:10:43.830 --> 00:10:48.830 Cage. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the 00:10:48.830 --> 00:10:52.629 quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:10:52.629 --> 00:10:56.059 from the American writer and philosopher, Eric 00:10:56.059 --> 00:11:01.179 Coffer. And he said, In times of change, learners 00:11:01.179 --> 00:11:05.379 inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves 00:11:05.379 --> 00:11:08.159 beautifully equipped to deal with a world that 00:11:08.159 --> 00:11:12.919 no longer exists. And that's a wrap for this 00:11:12.919 --> 00:11:16.320 morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, 00:11:16.700 --> 00:11:20.139 and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 00:11:20.139 --> 00:11:24.320 with local news and the weather reports. Have 00:11:24.320 --> 00:11:27.000 an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you 00:11:27.000 --> 00:11:30.039 tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:30.039 --> 00:11:30.379 in Boston.