Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, May 16th. You'll be interested
to know. 96 years ago today, in 1929, the inaugural
Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Hollywood
Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles, California. This
historic event marked the beginning of an annual
tradition that celebrates excellence in the film
industry. The first Best Picture award was presented
to the silent film Wings, and Emil Jannings received
the Best Actor award for his performances in
The Last Command and The Way of All Flesh. This
momentous occasion laid the foundation for what
would become the most prestigious awards ceremony
in the world of cinema. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the weather report. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 62 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 patchy
fog early this morning, but it should clear up
by mid -morning. Expect mostly sunny skies and
a high near 73 with a light southeast breeze.
Tonight, we'll see mostly cloudy conditions,
a low around 61 and light winds. For all you
beach runners out there, the first low tide Friday
will be at 830 with a high tide at 245. The near
shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 55 degrees for
the water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect mostly cloudy skies Saturday with a chance
of rain showers and thunderstorms at a high near
76. Saturday night brings likely thunderstorms
and a low around 60. Sunday starts mostly sunny
with a high near 74, then a chance of rain showers
at night. Monday stays mostly sunny with a high
near 69 and a slight chance of rain showers later
on. Nights will be partly cloudy with lows around
51 to 49. 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, Harvard University,
for decades, believed it possessed a cheap copy
of the Magna Carta. purchased for less than $30.
However, researchers have now discovered it is
a rare version from 1300, issued by King Edward
I. This version is one of only six known copies.
Professor David Carpenter expressed his amazement
at finding a previously unknown Magna Carta.
After confirming its authenticity through advanced
imaging techniques, Carpenter estimated the document
is worth millions of dollars, though Harvard
has no plans to sell it. This discovery is especially
relevant today, as Harvard faces challenges regarding
authority and governance. Now on to sports. In
a pivotal Game 6, the Denver Nuggets triumphed
over the Oklahoma City Thunder. thanks in part
to unexpected contributions from Julian Strother
and other young players. With star Nikola Djokic
resting in the fourth quarter, Strother scored
eight points in a crucial stretch, allowing Djokic
to catch his breath. Ultimately, Strother finished
with 15 points, while teammate Christian Braun
added 23 points and made key plays. This performance
underscored the importance of Denver's supporting
cast. which has often struggled. If they continue
to support Jokic, the Nuggets could make a deep
playoff run. In local sports, tonight at Fenway,
the Sox host the Braves in game one of a three
-game series. Chris Sale, sporting a 3 .97 ERA,
takes the mound for the Braves against Garrett
Crochet's 1 .93 ERA. With 70 degrees and clear
skies, it's a perfect night for baseball. Sox
are slight favorites for this one. Also tonight,
Game 6 of the East Semifinals is in New York,
with the surging Celtics facing the improbable
Knicks. The Knicks are now two -point favorites,
with tip -off at 8 Eastern on ESPN. In top news...
Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of Strategy,
formerly known as MicroStrategy, has shared a
unique piece of advice for Bitcoin investors,
stating, Sell a tooth if you must, but keep the
Bitcoin. This lighthearted quote follows his
earlier dramatic suggestion in February to sell
a kidney if you must. Saylor has consistently
encouraged aggressive investment in Bitcoin.
even urging followers to mortgage homes. Under
his leadership, Strategy has acquired over 568
,840 Bitcoin, valued at nearly $59 billion. He
believes the company's potential could soar to
$1 trillion and beyond as Bitcoin continues to
rise. In business news, GD Culture Group. A small
technology firm linked to China has announced
a funding deal worth $300 million to build a
cryptocurrency treasury, which includes acquiring
President Trump's meme coin. Nasdaq -listed GD
Culture Group has a market value of approximately
$26 million and utilizes artificial intelligence
to create digital human models for selling products
on TikTok. The company plans to raise funds through
stock sales, mirroring strategies used by firms
like MicroStrategy. Following the announcement,
GDC's stock price initially surged but has since
retreated. The meme coin Trump currently holds
a market value of nearly $3 billion. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is unchanged for the week at
$104 ,000. Ethereum is up half a percent. to
just under $2 ,600. And Goetze's Maximus is down
36 % to $0 .15. 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. Apple's next generation of CarPlay,
called CarPlay Ultra, is officially here for
new Aston Martin vehicle orders in the United
States and Canada. This exciting update will
soon be available for existing models with compatible
infotainment systems. Other automakers, including
Hyundai Kea and Genesis, are also working on
integrating CarPlay Ultra. This system allows
users to manage their car's radio and climate
through on -screen controls, physical buttons,
or Siri. CarPlay Ultra supports the iPhone 12
or newer, running iOS 18 .5 or later, offering
real -time information across all driver screens.
And in entertainment news. The AMC A -List program
has become a passionate topic among its nearly
1 million members who discuss it as if they are
part of an exclusive club. Membership costs between
$20 and $28 per month, and anyone older than
13 can join. Members enjoy benefits like attending
up to four movies a week and using a special
VIP line for concessions. Many proudly share
their experiences on social media. AMC's CEO,
Adam Aron, acknowledges the program's success,
stating that these members are their single best
customers. It's clear that the AMC A -List is
more than just a service. It's a lifestyle. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
inventor and visionary, Buckminster Fuller. And
he said, There is nothing in a caterpillar that
tells you it's going to be a butterfly. 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. you