WEBVTT 00:00:01.479 --> 00:00:04.179 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.339 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.060 --> 00:00:13.560 and it's Tuesday, May 27th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.560 --> 00:00:18.960 to know, 88 years ago today, in 1937, the magnificent 00:00:18.960 --> 00:00:22.120 Golden Gate Bridge opened to pedestrian traffic 00:00:22.120 --> 00:00:25.719 in San Francisco, California. This engineering 00:00:25.719 --> 00:00:28.879 marvel spanning the Golden Gate Strait, connected 00:00:28.879 --> 00:00:32.299 the city to Moran County and stood as the longest 00:00:32.299 --> 00:00:35.899 and tallest suspension bridge of its time. Its 00:00:35.899 --> 00:00:38.820 completion symbolized human ingenuity and determination, 00:00:39.299 --> 00:00:42.600 overcoming numerous challenges to create an iconic 00:00:42.600 --> 00:00:46.259 structure that continues to inspire and awe people 00:00:46.259 --> 00:00:51.939 worldwide. So now you know. And now, it's time 00:00:51.939 --> 00:00:57.200 for the weather report. This morning, there's 00:00:57.200 --> 00:01:01.000 patchy fog, and it feels like 56 degrees with 00:01:01.000 --> 00:01:05.060 6 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place 00:01:05.060 --> 00:01:09.180 at 728, and it will rise again tomorrow at 617. 00:01:10.120 --> 00:01:13.120 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 00:01:13.120 --> 00:01:16.640 7 a .m., giving way to sunny skies and a high 00:01:16.640 --> 00:01:21.159 near 77 with a light northwest breeze. Tonight. 00:01:22.219 --> 00:01:25.659 Expect mostly cloudy conditions with a low around 00:01:25.659 --> 00:01:30.379 56 and gentle winds. For all you beach runners 00:01:30.379 --> 00:01:33.379 out there, the first high tide Tuesday will be 00:01:33.379 --> 00:01:37.519 at noon with a low tide at 6. The near -shore 00:01:37.519 --> 00:01:41.799 gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 57 degrees for the 00:01:41.799 --> 00:01:45.859 water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. 00:01:46.879 --> 00:01:50.319 Expect partly sunny skies on Wednesday with a 00:01:50.319 --> 00:01:54.859 high near 74. and light southwest winds. A slight 00:01:54.859 --> 00:01:57.060 chance of rain showers is possible overnight. 00:01:57.840 --> 00:02:01.280 Thursday brings mostly cloudy skies with a high 00:02:01.280 --> 00:02:06.280 near 68 and a 50 % chance of rain. Rain is likely 00:02:06.280 --> 00:02:10.780 Thursday night with lows around 58. Friday has 00:02:10.780 --> 00:02:13.759 a chance of rain showers with a high near 75 00:02:13.759 --> 00:02:19.030 and partly sunny skies. Saturday continues the 00:02:19.030 --> 00:02:22.509 trend with a high near 73 and a chance of rain. 00:02:23.169 --> 00:02:25.969 Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows around 00:02:25.969 --> 00:02:31.969 53 to 59. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast 00:02:31.969 --> 00:02:35.189 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:02:35.189 --> 00:02:39.129 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:39.370 --> 00:02:42.650 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:42.650 --> 00:02:46.879 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:46.879 --> 00:02:50.280 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:50.280 --> 00:02:54.139 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:54.139 --> 00:02:56.520 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:56.759 --> 00:03:01.199 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:03:01.199 --> 00:03:04.580 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings 00:03:04.580 --> 00:03:10.639 send you. In local news, Massachusetts newly 00:03:10.639 --> 00:03:14.159 implemented millionaire's tax. may be prompting 00:03:14.159 --> 00:03:16.740 some of the super wealthy to leave the state. 00:03:17.780 --> 00:03:20.759 Following the approval of a 4 % surcharge on 00:03:20.759 --> 00:03:24.900 incomes exceeding $1 million, many affluent individuals 00:03:24.900 --> 00:03:27.939 are considering relocating to states like Florida, 00:03:28.120 --> 00:03:32.740 which has no income tax. Paul Karger, managing 00:03:32.740 --> 00:03:36.219 partner at Twin Focus in Boston, reports that 00:03:36.219 --> 00:03:38.860 around half of his family office clients are 00:03:38.860 --> 00:03:42.789 contemplating leaving Massachusetts. While predictions 00:03:42.789 --> 00:03:46.110 of a mass exodus remain unverified, concerns 00:03:46.110 --> 00:03:49.449 about lost revenue and a potential brain drain 00:03:49.449 --> 00:03:53.069 are growing. Initial reports indicate a slight 00:03:53.069 --> 00:03:55.610 increase in millionaires residing in the state, 00:03:55.810 --> 00:04:03.789 although critics challenge these findings. Now 00:04:03.789 --> 00:04:08.009 on to sports. Aaron Rodgers has hinted strongly 00:04:08.009 --> 00:04:10.909 that he may soon sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. 00:04:12.110 --> 00:04:15.169 During a recent Q &A event, when asked about 00:04:15.169 --> 00:04:17.829 playing for the Chicago Bears, Rogers quickly 00:04:17.829 --> 00:04:21.110 responded, no, and mentioned an upcoming game 00:04:21.110 --> 00:04:25.009 involving a team that plays in Chicago. Fans 00:04:25.009 --> 00:04:27.730 noted that the Steelers faced the Bears at Soldier 00:04:27.730 --> 00:04:31.629 Field in Week 12. While some speculated about 00:04:31.629 --> 00:04:34.509 the New Orleans Saints, Rogers ruled that out, 00:04:34.649 --> 00:04:37.110 stating he did not want to live in Louisiana. 00:04:38.089 --> 00:04:40.689 With the Steelers aggressively pursuing him, 00:04:41.040 --> 00:04:44.199 It seems Rodgers' decision may be imminent, potentially 00:04:44.199 --> 00:04:48.300 marking a new chapter in his career. In local 00:04:48.300 --> 00:04:52.259 sports. Yesterday afternoon in Milwaukee, the 00:04:52.259 --> 00:04:57.199 Red Sox were edged out by the Brewers 3 -2. Romy 00:04:57.199 --> 00:05:00.180 Gonzalez's solo shot wasn't enough as Garrett 00:05:00.180 --> 00:05:03.339 Crochet took the loss with four strikeouts over 00:05:03.339 --> 00:05:07.540 six innings. The Sox managed seven hits. but 00:05:07.540 --> 00:05:10.680 the Brewers capitalized early with Jackson Chorio's 00:05:10.680 --> 00:05:14.459 leadoff homer. Despite a late ninth inning push 00:05:14.459 --> 00:05:17.860 with Duran's RBI single, Milwaukee's strong defense 00:05:17.860 --> 00:05:23.500 held firm, leaving the Sox at 27 -29. Tonight, 00:05:23.699 --> 00:05:26.399 the Sox face off against the Brewers again in 00:05:26.399 --> 00:05:29.660 Milwaukee for game two of this three -game series. 00:05:30.680 --> 00:05:33.459 Aaron Savelle takes the mound for the Brewers 00:05:33.459 --> 00:05:38.949 with a 9 .00 ERA. First pitch is at 740 under 00:05:38.949 --> 00:05:44.750 partly cloudy skies and a cool 59 degrees. In 00:05:44.750 --> 00:05:49.269 top news, Congressman Joe Neguse recently joined 00:05:49.269 --> 00:05:52.050 The Weeknd to address the breeze and corruption 00:05:52.050 --> 00:05:55.350 surrounding former President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency 00:05:55.350 --> 00:05:59.519 dinner held last week. He highlighted the issues 00:05:59.519 --> 00:06:02.420 within the event and emphasized how Democrats 00:06:02.420 --> 00:06:05.180 are actively pushing back against the Republican 00:06:05.180 --> 00:06:08.000 Party's proposed bill, which includes significant 00:06:08.000 --> 00:06:11.019 budget cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance 00:06:11.019 --> 00:06:15.779 Program and Medicaid. As the political landscape 00:06:15.779 --> 00:06:19.439 evolves, Nagus's comments shed light on the ongoing 00:06:19.439 --> 00:06:22.579 conflicts between parties aiming to protect essential 00:06:22.579 --> 00:06:27.569 social programs for those in need. In business 00:06:27.569 --> 00:06:32.509 news, the struggling rooftop solar industry faces 00:06:32.509 --> 00:06:36.209 a potentially fatal blow after the House of Representatives 00:06:36.209 --> 00:06:39.209 passed a tougher version of President Trump's 00:06:39.209 --> 00:06:43.009 expansive tax and spending package. This bill 00:06:43.009 --> 00:06:46.189 ends rich renewable energy credits, with credits 00:06:46.189 --> 00:06:49.430 for rooftop solar and battery storage terminating 00:06:49.430 --> 00:06:52.949 this year. Analysts warn this marks the end of 00:06:52.949 --> 00:06:55.870 residential solar as it exists today. leading 00:06:55.870 --> 00:06:58.569 to significant stock drops in companies like 00:06:58.569 --> 00:07:03.589 Sunrun, which fell 37%. Industry leaders urged 00:07:03.589 --> 00:07:06.589 the Senate to reconsider, emphasizing that home 00:07:06.589 --> 00:07:09.529 solar benefits the electric grid and contributes 00:07:09.529 --> 00:07:13.269 to energy independence. The fight over clean 00:07:13.269 --> 00:07:16.490 energy continues amidst rising electricity demand. 00:07:17.029 --> 00:07:23.209 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 4 % to $109 00:07:23.209 --> 00:07:27.899 ,000. Ethereum is up half a percent to about 00:07:27.899 --> 00:07:33.459 $2 ,600. And Goatsies Maximus is down 2 % to 00:07:33.459 --> 00:07:39.540 $0 .15. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our 00:07:39.540 --> 00:07:42.639 community spotlight on health and wellness, we 00:07:42.639 --> 00:07:45.399 are working with a national Pilates studio to 00:07:45.399 --> 00:07:49.519 bring you some free classes, so listen up. Check 00:07:49.519 --> 00:07:52.420 out Club Pilates with several locations in the 00:07:52.420 --> 00:07:55.430 Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:55.430 --> 00:07:58.769 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:58.769 --> 00:08:02.910 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:02.910 --> 00:08:06.930 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:06.930 --> 00:08:10.569 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:08:10.569 --> 00:08:14.250 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:08:14.350 --> 00:08:18.149 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them sunny 00:08:18.149 --> 00:08:22.290 morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:08:23.439 --> 00:08:26.939 Let's talk science. During a severe heat wave 00:08:26.939 --> 00:08:30.540 in 2023, scientists off the coast of Papua New 00:08:30.540 --> 00:08:33.659 Guinea made a surprising discovery about clownfish. 00:08:34.460 --> 00:08:38.419 Researchers measured the sizes of 134 of these 00:08:38.419 --> 00:08:41.480 iconic orange and white fish over several months 00:08:41.480 --> 00:08:44.379 and found that most shrank, in some cases by 00:08:44.379 --> 00:08:48.419 a few millimeters. Lead researcher Melissa Versteeg 00:08:48.419 --> 00:08:51.159 noted, we were so surprised to see shrinking. 00:08:52.200 --> 00:08:55.200 Although the exact mechanism is unclear, this 00:08:55.200 --> 00:08:58.519 adaptation may help clownfish survive rising 00:08:58.519 --> 00:09:02.159 ocean temperatures. The study adds complexity 00:09:02.159 --> 00:09:05.559 to the ongoing challenges faced by marine ecosystems, 00:09:06.080 --> 00:09:08.659 highlighting the resilience of these creatures 00:09:08.659 --> 00:09:14.580 amid climate change. And in entertainment news, 00:09:14.940 --> 00:09:18.039 Jon Hamm is stepping back into the spotlight 00:09:18.039 --> 00:09:22.200 with his lead role in Apple TV+. Your Friends 00:09:22.200 --> 00:09:25.179 and Neighbors, marking his first television series 00:09:25.179 --> 00:09:29.379 lead in a decade. Known for his iconic character, 00:09:29.580 --> 00:09:33.019 Don Draper, Hamm has explored various roles since, 00:09:33.240 --> 00:09:36.039 including comedic parts and dramatic performances. 00:09:36.940 --> 00:09:39.960 He expresses contentment with his career path, 00:09:40.240 --> 00:09:43.720 stating, I just wanted to work, emphasizing the 00:09:43.720 --> 00:09:46.080 importance of surrounding himself with talented 00:09:46.080 --> 00:09:49.399 collaborators. As Your Friends and Neighbors 00:09:49.399 --> 00:09:52.179 gains cultural interest, Ham reflects on his 00:09:52.179 --> 00:09:55.919 growth, saying, I love being 50, and appreciates 00:09:55.919 --> 00:09:58.440 the opportunity to tell stories that resonate 00:09:58.440 --> 00:10:03.220 with audiences. Well, alrighty folks, it's time 00:10:03.220 --> 00:10:07.159 for the quote of the day. And today, our quote 00:10:07.159 --> 00:10:09.299 comes from the American author and philosopher, 00:10:09.679 --> 00:10:15.080 Ralph Waldo Emerson. And he said, What lies behind 00:10:15.080 --> 00:10:18.379 us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared 00:10:18.379 --> 00:10:22.899 to what lies within us. And that's a wrap for 00:10:22.899 --> 00:10:25.700 this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:10:26.000 --> 00:10:29.759 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:10:29.759 --> 00:10:32.840 videos with local news and the weather reports. 00:10:33.700 --> 00:10:37.000 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:10:37.000 --> 00:10:40.179 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:40.179 --> 00:10:40.500 in Boston.