Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, May 14th. You'll be interested
to know, 229 years ago today, in 1796, English
physician Edward Jenner administered the first
successful smallpox vaccination. By inoculating
8 -year -old James Bipps with material from a
cowpox lesion, Jenner demonstrated that exposure
to cowpox conferred immunity to smallpox. This
groundbreaking procedure laid the foundation
for modern immunology and led to the eventual
eradication of smallpox, showcasing the profound
impact of scientific innovation on global health.
So now you know. And now. It's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's mostly cloudy and
it feels like 54 degrees with 7 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 mostly cloudy skies today with
a slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon
and temperatures reaching near 68. accompanied
by a light east wind. Tonight, expect patchy
fog and more rain showers with a low around 57
and light winds. For all you beach runners out
there, the first low tide Wednesday will be at
715 with a high tide at 130. The near shore buoy
at Cape Cod Bay reads 51 degrees for the water
temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect
mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers
on Thursday and Friday, highs near 70 and 75,
and lows in the upper 50s. The weekend continues
with chances of rain. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny Morning sends you. In local news. On Tuesday
morning, shortly after 8 .30, the highly anticipated
Karen Reed murder trial was unexpectedly canceled.
Court spokesperson Jennifer Donahue announced
via email that the trial would not proceed due
to unavoidable circumstances. The sudden halt
sparked speculation about the reason for the
postponement and whether proceedings would resume
on Wednesday. NBC 10 Boston noted the unusual
atmosphere at the court, mentioning the presence
of officials but no sign of Reed or her defense
team. Official details regarding the cancellation
remain undisclosed at this time, but it has been
rumored that the defendant, Reed, may have an
illness. Now on to sports. In a historic decision,
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred
has removed Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson
from the permanently ineligible list. Both players,
historically linked to gambling scandals, are
now eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame in
Cooperstown, New York. Manfred stated that a
person's punishment should end upon their death,
as they no longer pose a threat to the gang's
integrity. Rose. A 17 -time All -Star is Major
League Baseball's all -time hits leader, while
Jackson boasts a career batting average of .365.
Their candidacies will be considered by the Hall's
Classic Baseball Era Committee in December 2027.
In local sports. Last night, the Sox clashed
with the Tigers in a thrilling ballgame that
kept fans in their seats for 11 innings. But
the Red Sox fell 10 -9 on a walk -off three -run
blast. Bayo went 4 -2, allowing two earned runs
on six hits while striking out four. Tonight,
the Sox face off against the Tigers in Detroit
for the final game of this three -game series.
Hunter Dobbins, with a 2 .78 ERA, takes the mound
against Tarek Skubal. First pitch is at 640 with
clear skies and a warm 74 degrees expected. Also
tonight, in Boston for the East semifinals, the
Seas hope to fend off the Knicks in this pivotal
Game 5 without Jason Tatum. Tatum had surgery
yesterday to repair his torn Achilles tendon.
He is expected to miss all of next season. Tonight
we put our faith in Jalen Brown and the rest
of the gang. to be the next man up and push this
series to a game six. Tip -off is at 7 on TNT.
In top news. In a recent travel advisory, the
Transportation Security Administration has banned
portable chargers and power banks with lithium
batteries from checked luggage due to fire risks.
These items are now only allowed in carry -on
luggage. The Federal Aviation Administration
emphasizes that spare lithium batteries must
remain with passengers in the aircraft cabin.
Travelers should also be aware of other prohibited
items, including e -cigarettes, certain lighters,
and flammable materials. For carry -on bags,
the TSA enforces the 3 -1 -1 rule for liquids,
while specific medications can be packed without
restrictions, as long as they are declared at
security checkpoints. In business news, Coinbase
has jumped an impressive 22%, heading for its
best market day since the post -election surge
following President Donald Trump's victory. The
crypto exchange is set to join the S &P 500,
prompting index investors to buy shares to align
with the benchmark. This change, effective before
trading on Monday, follows Coinbase's replacement
of Discover Financial Services. Shares soared
over 20 % on Tuesday, marking a sharp rally after
months of volatility. Recently, Coinbase reported
net income of $65 million, while revenue rose
24 % to $2 billion. The company also plans to
acquire Derivit for $2 .9 billion. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 1%. to just under $104
,000. Ethereum is up 9 % to just under $2 ,700.
And Goatseys Maximus is up 10 % to $0 .20. 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. Mexican President
Claudia Scheinbaum announced that Mexico is suing
Google over its labeling of the Gulf of Mexico
as Gulf of America for United States users. This
change followed an order from former President
Donald Trump at the beginning of his term. Scheinbaum's
lawsuit fulfills her February warning to take
legal action if the name was not reverted. She
stated, the only thing we want is compliance
with the decree issued by the United States government,
emphasizing that the U .S. does not have the
authority to name the entire Gulf, which is internationally
attributed. In the new eight -part series Duster,
created by J .J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, viewers
are treated to a nostalgic nod to the muscle
car films of the 1970s. Starring Josh Holloway
as Jim Ellis, a hustler and Vietnam veteran,
the series blends a revenge thriller with a murder
mystery set against the backdrop of organized
crime. Holloway's character becomes an informant
for Nina Hayes. the FBI's first black female
agent, as they target the ruthless gangster Ezra
Saxton. With engaging performances and a mix
of humor and serious crime elements, Duster offers
a thrilling ride, airing Thursdays at 9 Eastern
on Max. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American inventor and businessman, Alexander
Graham Bell. And he said, when one door closes,
another opens. But we often look so long and
so regretfully upon the closed door that we do
not see the one which has opened for us. 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.