WEBVTT 00:00:01.479 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.339 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.060 --> 00:00:13.460 and it's Thursday, May 29th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.460 --> 00:00:19.320 to know, 72 years ago today in 1953, Edmund Hillary 00:00:19.320 --> 00:00:23.219 of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal achieved 00:00:23.219 --> 00:00:26.359 a monumental feat by becoming the first climbers 00:00:26.359 --> 00:00:29.429 to reach the summit of Mount Everest. the highest 00:00:29.429 --> 00:00:32.890 mountain in the world. Their historic ascent, 00:00:33.049 --> 00:00:36.670 completed at 11 .30 a .m. local time, marked 00:00:36.670 --> 00:00:39.210 a significant milestone in human exploration 00:00:39.210 --> 00:00:42.990 and mountaineering. This remarkable achievement 00:00:42.990 --> 00:00:46.090 not only showcased the indomitable human spirit, 00:00:46.250 --> 00:00:49.170 but also inspired countless adventurers to pursue 00:00:49.170 --> 00:00:52.130 their dreams, no matter how insurmountable they 00:00:52.130 --> 00:00:57.640 may seem. So now you know. And now. It's time 00:00:57.640 --> 00:01:02.880 for the weather report. This morning, there's 00:01:02.880 --> 00:01:05.739 a chance of rain showers, and it feels like 60 00:01:05.739 --> 00:01:10.120 degrees, with 11 mile -per -hour wind. The sunset 00:01:10.120 --> 00:01:13.459 will take place at 7 .28, and it will rise again 00:01:13.459 --> 00:01:17.379 tomorrow at 6 .17. It looks like we're in for 00:01:17.379 --> 00:01:20.459 some rain showers early, with a chance of patchy 00:01:20.459 --> 00:01:24.060 fog before 7 a .m., then more rain likely throughout 00:01:24.060 --> 00:01:27.790 the day. Expect cloudy skies and a high near 00:01:27.790 --> 00:01:33.709 64 with a gentle southeast breeze. Tonight, we'll 00:01:33.709 --> 00:01:36.790 have patchy fog again, mostly cloudy with a low 00:01:36.790 --> 00:01:41.109 around 57 and light winds. For all you beach 00:01:41.109 --> 00:01:43.709 runners out there, the first low tide Thursday 00:01:43.709 --> 00:01:49.189 will be at 730 with a high tide at 145. The near 00:01:49.189 --> 00:01:53.530 shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 55 degrees for 00:01:53.530 --> 00:01:57.700 the water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. 00:01:58.620 --> 00:02:02.340 Expect partly sunny skies on Friday with a slight 00:02:02.340 --> 00:02:05.840 chance of rain later. Rain and thunderstorms 00:02:05.840 --> 00:02:08.719 are likely Friday night into Saturday with highs 00:02:08.719 --> 00:02:13.180 in the upper 60s. Sunday brings mostly sunny 00:02:13.180 --> 00:02:16.840 skies and cooler temperatures. Nights will be 00:02:16.840 --> 00:02:21.280 mostly clear with lows in the low 50s. Bonjour, 00:02:21.439 --> 00:02:24.539 food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to 00:02:24.539 --> 00:02:28.099 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:02:28.699 --> 00:02:32.120 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:02:32.120 --> 00:02:35.680 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:02:35.680 --> 00:02:39.919 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:02:39.919 --> 00:02:43.939 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:02:43.939 --> 00:02:46.900 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:02:46.900 --> 00:02:50.180 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:02:50.180 --> 00:02:54.599 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:02:54.599 --> 00:02:59.759 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:02:59.759 --> 00:03:03.979 news, Nobel Prize -winning economist Paul Krugman 00:03:03.979 --> 00:03:07.219 recently spoke on the morning edition, expressing 00:03:07.219 --> 00:03:10.840 concern over Boston's Jenga Tower economy, which 00:03:10.840 --> 00:03:13.639 he believes could collapse if Harvard University 00:03:13.639 --> 00:03:15.900 faces pressure from the Trump administration. 00:03:17.229 --> 00:03:20.689 He stated an attack on Harvard puts all of Boston's 00:03:20.689 --> 00:03:25.389 economy in jeopardy. Krugman emphasized the interconnectedness 00:03:25.389 --> 00:03:28.389 of institutions in the area, noting that removing 00:03:28.389 --> 00:03:31.610 a major piece like Harvard risks destabilizing 00:03:31.610 --> 00:03:35.189 the entire system. He warned about long -term 00:03:35.189 --> 00:03:38.629 effects, stating, this is not about just loss 00:03:38.629 --> 00:03:42.430 of jobs. Ultimately, he cautioned that this could 00:03:42.430 --> 00:03:45.110 lead to a significant loss for the United States. 00:03:45.580 --> 00:03:53.580 as other regions might benefit. Now on to sports. 00:03:54.740 --> 00:03:58.139 The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the NBA 00:03:58.139 --> 00:04:01.939 Finals for the first time since 2012, following 00:04:01.939 --> 00:04:06.120 a commanding 124 -94 victory over the Minnesota 00:04:06.120 --> 00:04:09.259 Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference 00:04:09.259 --> 00:04:13.870 Finals. Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shy 00:04:13.870 --> 00:04:17.689 Gilgis Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points 00:04:17.689 --> 00:04:20.290 and eight assists, earning the Western Conference 00:04:20.290 --> 00:04:24.990 Finals MVP title. Minnesota struggled, scoring 00:04:24.990 --> 00:04:27.990 only nine points in the first quarter and committing 00:04:27.990 --> 00:04:32.009 numerous turnovers. Now the Thunder await the 00:04:32.009 --> 00:04:34.850 Eastern Conference champion with game one of 00:04:34.850 --> 00:04:39.129 the finals scheduled for June 5th. In local sports, 00:04:39.449 --> 00:04:43.329 yesterday afternoon in Milwaukee, The Red Sox 00:04:43.329 --> 00:04:48.050 lost to the Brewers 6 -5 in ten innings. Despite 00:04:48.050 --> 00:04:51.269 a strong start, with Raffy doubling in the second 00:04:51.269 --> 00:04:54.350 and Devers scoring in the fourth, the Brewers 00:04:54.350 --> 00:04:58.850 rallied. Alexander secured the win, while Slayton 00:04:58.850 --> 00:05:02.250 took the loss. The Sox's struggles continued 00:05:02.250 --> 00:05:05.370 with three errors, allowing the Brewers to capitalize. 00:05:07.050 --> 00:05:09.990 Caleb Durbin's sacrifice fly in the tenth sealed 00:05:09.990 --> 00:05:13.439 the Brewers' sweep. leaving the Sox at 27 wins 00:05:13.439 --> 00:05:17.660 and 13 losses. Tomorrow night, the Sox kick off 00:05:17.660 --> 00:05:20.480 game one of a three -game series against the 00:05:20.480 --> 00:05:25.800 Braves in Atlanta. Lucas Giolito, with a 2 .25 00:05:25.800 --> 00:05:31.060 ERA, faces Grant Holmes, holding a 3 .68 ERA. 00:05:31.699 --> 00:05:35.540 The first pitch is set for 7 -15 at Truist Park, 00:05:35.740 --> 00:05:40.899 where it's a pleasant 73 degrees. In top news, 00:05:41.160 --> 00:05:44.899 living near a golf course may significantly elevate 00:05:44.899 --> 00:05:47.420 your risk of developing Parkinson's disease, 00:05:47.740 --> 00:05:51.319 according to new research. While the study does 00:05:51.319 --> 00:05:53.899 not assert that living near a golf course directly 00:05:53.899 --> 00:05:56.800 causes the disease, it found that individuals 00:05:56.800 --> 00:05:59.980 residing within a mile of a golf course have 00:05:59.980 --> 00:06:05.959 a 126 % higher risk. Pesticides used on golf 00:06:05.959 --> 00:06:08.839 courses may contaminate groundwater and drinking 00:06:08.839 --> 00:06:13.819 water, contributing to this increased risk. Experts 00:06:13.819 --> 00:06:16.779 emphasize the need for further studies, but suggest 00:06:16.779 --> 00:06:19.680 that individuals living near golf courses should 00:06:19.680 --> 00:06:22.800 remain aware of potential exposure and consider 00:06:22.800 --> 00:06:25.720 preventive measures such as using water filters. 00:06:27.379 --> 00:06:32.459 In business news, Kaiser Permanente is currently 00:06:32.459 --> 00:06:35.519 facing a significant system outage, compelling 00:06:35.519 --> 00:06:38.540 its hospitals and pharmacies to revert to pen 00:06:38.540 --> 00:06:40.959 and paper for prescriptions, which is causing 00:06:40.959 --> 00:06:44.879 delays across various services. The company stated, 00:06:45.120 --> 00:06:48.019 we are currently experiencing intermittent network 00:06:48.019 --> 00:06:50.259 interruptions with some of our applications, 00:06:50.740 --> 00:06:53.500 affecting access to electronic health records, 00:06:53.819 --> 00:06:57.139 e -visits, and billing. Reports from multiple 00:06:57.139 --> 00:06:59.860 locations, including Southern California and 00:06:59.860 --> 00:07:04.089 Maryland, indicate widespread issues. A staff 00:07:04.089 --> 00:07:06.810 member at a pharmacy noted that all systems were 00:07:06.810 --> 00:07:09.870 down, leading to long wait times, potentially 00:07:09.870 --> 00:07:13.689 up to an hour for simple prescriptions. Kaiser 00:07:13.689 --> 00:07:16.949 Permanente is working to restore services as 00:07:16.949 --> 00:07:21.750 soon as possible. In crypto movement, Bitcoin 00:07:21.750 --> 00:07:28.329 is down 1 % to about $108 ,000. Ethereum is up 00:07:28.329 --> 00:07:33.949 3%. to just over 2 ,700. And Goat Seas Maximus 00:07:33.949 --> 00:07:39.189 is down half a percent to 15 cents. Moving on 00:07:39.189 --> 00:07:43.009 to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:43.009 --> 00:07:45.990 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:45.990 --> 00:07:48.870 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:07:48.870 --> 00:07:53.230 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:53.230 --> 00:07:56.720 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:56.720 --> 00:08:00.160 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:00.160 --> 00:08:03.480 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:03.480 --> 00:08:06.959 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:06.959 --> 00:08:11.040 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:11.040 --> 00:08:15.220 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:15.420 --> 00:08:19.360 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:19.360 --> 00:08:23.800 to tell them sunny morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:23.839 --> 00:08:28.500 back to the show. Let's talk science. Recent 00:08:28.500 --> 00:08:31.300 research reveals that tiny life forms in our 00:08:31.300 --> 00:08:34.759 gut, known as the microbiome, significantly influence 00:08:34.759 --> 00:08:38.940 our emotions, stress levels, and behaviors. When 00:08:38.940 --> 00:08:42.100 we eliminate waste, we release billions of microbes, 00:08:42.360 --> 00:08:45.519 including beneficial bacteria essential for our 00:08:45.519 --> 00:08:49.419 health. Fecal microbiota transplants have shown 00:08:49.419 --> 00:08:52.240 promise, improving mental health in individuals 00:08:52.240 --> 00:08:56.370 with disorders like depression. Studies indicate 00:08:56.370 --> 00:08:59.870 a diverse microbiome enhances mood -regulating 00:08:59.870 --> 00:09:04.269 hormones and overall personality traits. As gut 00:09:04.269 --> 00:09:07.029 bacteria communicate with our brain, they regulate 00:09:07.029 --> 00:09:11.330 critical hormones, including serotonin. Embracing 00:09:11.330 --> 00:09:14.669 a varied diet rich in fiber and probiotics, such 00:09:14.669 --> 00:09:17.470 as yogurt and kimchi, can support gut health 00:09:17.470 --> 00:09:26.220 and boost happiness. In The Phoenician Scheme, 00:09:26.320 --> 00:09:29.299 director Wes Anderson explores the intricate 00:09:29.299 --> 00:09:32.399 world of 20th century capitalism through the 00:09:32.399 --> 00:09:36.159 eyes of gloat -trotting tycoon Zaza Korda, played 00:09:36.159 --> 00:09:40.460 by Benicio del Toro. This film, while tongue 00:09:40.460 --> 00:09:42.960 -in -cheek, delves into themes of wealth and 00:09:42.960 --> 00:09:46.139 family, highlighting Korda's strained relationship 00:09:46.139 --> 00:09:49.679 with his daughter, Liesel, portrayed by Mia Threepleton. 00:09:51.210 --> 00:09:54.690 Set in the 1950s, the film combines humor and 00:09:54.690 --> 00:09:57.769 existential questions, prompting audiences to 00:09:57.769 --> 00:10:00.389 consider the value of fortune in the absence 00:10:00.389 --> 00:10:04.210 of family. With a stellar cast, including Michael 00:10:04.210 --> 00:10:07.450 Cera, the Phoenician scheme balances sincerity 00:10:07.450 --> 00:10:12.570 and caricature in typical Anderson fashion. Well, 00:10:12.669 --> 00:10:15.470 all righty, folks, it's time for the quote of 00:10:15.470 --> 00:10:19.210 the day. And today, our... quote comes from the 00:10:19.210 --> 00:10:22.769 American poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. 00:10:23.610 --> 00:10:27.669 And he said, what lies behind us and what lies 00:10:27.669 --> 00:10:30.690 before us are tiny matters compared to what lies 00:10:30.690 --> 00:10:34.830 within us. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:10:35.389 --> 00:10:38.590 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:10:38.590 --> 00:10:42.409 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:10:42.409 --> 00:10:46.470 local news and the weather reports. Have an amazing 00:10:46.470 --> 00:10:48.850 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:10:48.850 --> 00:10:51.909 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.