Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, May 15th. You'll be interested
to know, 85 years ago today in 1940, Richard
and Morris McDonald opened the first McDonald's
restaurant in San Bernardino, California. This
pioneering establishment introduced the speedy
service system, revolutionizing the restaurant
industry by emphasizing efficiency and consistency.
Their innovative approach laid the foundation
for the global fast food phenomenon, making McDonald's
a household name and symbol of American culture.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, there's a chance of rain
showers, and it feels like 59 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 cloudy skies
today, with a chance of rain showers and thunderstorms
before the afternoon, and a high near 70. Expect
a light east breeze around 7. Tonight. We'll
see mostly cloudy conditions again, with a low
of 59 in light winds. For all you beach runners
out there, the first low tide Thursday will be
just before 8, with a high tide just before 2.
The near -shore GUI at Cape Cod Bay reads 54
degrees for the water temperature. Looking ahead
in the weather. Expect partly sunny skies on
Friday with a high near 76. Showers and thunderstorms
are likely Friday night and Saturday with mostly
cloudy skies and a high near 75. Sunday brings
a chance of rain with mostly sunny skies and
a high near 75. Nights will be mostly cloudy
with lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
Encinitas Boulevard, this café 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, workers at Fenway Park and Indium Music
Hall, represented by the Unite Here Local 26
Union, are preparing for a strike vote in June,
advocating for higher wages. The union, which
includes over 1 ,000 Aramark workers, will hold
the vote from June 13th to 15th. They are negotiating
a new contract with Aramark after the previous
one expired at the end of 2024. The union stated
both parties are far apart on reaching an agreement.
Workers currently earn less than $20 an hour
and seek competitive wages that reflect the cost
of living in Boston. Now on to sports. In a thrilling
playoff showdown, the Celtics beat the Knicks,
winning 127 -102, despite being without star
player Jason Tatum. Derek White led the charge
with 34 points, including seven three -pointers,
while Jalen Brown contributed 26 points and 12
assists, marking a historic performance. The
Celtics connected on 22 three -pointers, tying
the franchise playoff record. Luke Cornett had
a standout game with 10 points, 9 rebounds, and
7 blocks. The Knicks, led by Josh Hart with 24
points, will seek to clinch the series in New
York on Friday. In local sports. Last night at
Fenway Park, the Red Sox were edged out by the
Tigers, 6 -5. Despite strong offense, including
a two -run homer from Bregman, At another RBI
from Devers, the Sox couldn't hold the lead.
Chapman took the loss, allowing a decisive ninth
-inning single. The game was a tight battle,
with Boston logging 11 hits and one error. The
Sox now stand at 22 -23, with Detroit improving
to 29 -15. Tomorrow night, the Sox face the Braves
at Fenway for Game 1 of a three -game series.
In top news, the Trump administration is planning
to roll back limits on four toxic, forever chemicals
known as PFAS, which have been linked to serious
health issues, including cancer. The Environmental
Protection Agency administrator stated that while
limits for the two most notorious types PFOA
and PFOS will remain, the agency will seek to
rescind regulations on newer PFAS. This decision
faces significant backlash from powerful business
groups, which argue that compliance costs would
be much higher than estimated. Advocates for
public health criticize the move as a victory
for the chemical industry at the expense of affected
communities. In business news. Two years after
partnering with OpenAI, financial technology
startup Klarna is expressing a desire for human
connection again. Initially excited about replacing
human workers with artificial intelligence, the
company is now planning a recruitment drive,
realizing that its AI customer service agents
struggle to meet expectations. acknowledged the
importance of having a human option for customers.
This marks a significant shift from his previous
belief that AI could handle all jobs. Surveys
reveal that many business leaders regret replacing
jobs with AI, noting issues like lack of talent
and skills and poor performance by AI employees.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 1%. to just
under $103 ,000. Ethereum is down 3 % to just
under $2 ,600. And Goatsies Maximus is down 11
% to $0 .18. 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 science. In a significant advancement
for quantum physics, researchers have successfully
created a Schrodinger's cat state at temperatures
above absolute zero. Named after physicist Erwin
Schrodinger, this principle illustrates how particles
can exist in two states simultaneously, known
as quantum superposition. Traditionally, achieving
such states required cooling quantum objects
to nearly absolute zero. However, a new study
published in the journal Science Advances shows
that these states were generated at a temperature
of 1 .8 Kelvin, which remains cold but is notably
warmer than usual. This breakthrough could transform
quantum computing, potentially eliminating the
need for costly cooling systems. and in entertainment
news. The anticipation for James Gunn's Superman
is building with a new trailer just released.
The first trailer, launched in December, garnered
over 250 million views, the highest ever for
DC Comics and Warner Brothers. Originally titled
Superman Legacy, the film stars David Cornswet
as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane.
This is the first solo Superman film in more
than a decade, set to hit theaters on July 11th.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American writer and philosopher, Ralph Waldo
Emerson. And he said, Do not go where the path
may lead. Go instead where there is no path and
leave a trail. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.