Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, May 30th. You'll be interested
to know, 103 years ago today, in 1922, the Lincoln
Memorial was officially dedicated in Washington,
D .C. This majestic monument honors President
Abraham Lincoln. who led the nation through the
Civil War and worked tirelessly to preserve the
Union. The dedication ceremony was attended by
President Warren G. Harding, Chief Justice William
Howard Taft, and Robert Todd Lincoln, the President's
son. Since its unveiling, the Lincoln Memorial
has stood as a powerful symbol of unity and freedom,
inspiring countless visitors and serving as the
backdrop for pivotal moments in American history.
So now you know. And now it's time for the weather
report. This morning it's mostly cloudy and it
feels like 61 degrees with 7 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 7 .28 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .17. It looks like we're
in for some partly sunny skies today. with a
chance of light rain showers after 10 a .m. and
a high near 76, accompanied by a gentle southwest
breeze. Tonight, expect cloudy conditions with
rain and thunderstorms possible, a low of 59
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
showers and thunderstorms on Saturday with heavy
rain possible and a high near 70. Saturday night
remains mostly cloudy with more storms and a
low around 53. Sunday brings a chance of rain
before 3 p .m., turning partly sunny later with
a high near 68. Nights will be mostly clear,
with lows around 50. Monday is looking mostly
sunny and warmer, with a high near 71. Tuesday
will be sunny, reaching a high near 75, with
nights staying partly cloudy and lows around
56. 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 cafe
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 Morning
sends you. In local news, in a surprising turn
of events, superstar singer Shakira's concert
at Boston's Fenway Park, scheduled for May 29th,
was abruptly canceled just hours before the show.
Additionally, a performance featuring country
music stars Jason Aldean and Brooks and Dunn,
set for May 30th, has also been called off. Live
Nation issued a statement citing unforeseen circumstances
for the cancellations, and refunds will be available
at the point of purchase. Fans gathered outside
Fenway expressed their disappointment, with one
stating, This was like a dream come true for
me, to do this, so this was very upsetting. Now
on to sports. In a thrilling Game 5, The New
York Knicks overcame the Indiana Pacers, winning
1 -11 to 94 and extending the Eastern Conference
Finals. Carl Anthony Towns led with 24 points
and 13 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson shone brightly
with 32 points, shaking off previous performances.
Despite this loss, the Pacers maintain a series
lead of three games to two. With Game 6 set for
Saturday evening in Indianapolis, Indiana star
Tyrese Halliburton struggled, scoring just eight
points. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized
the importance of taking it game by game as they
strive for an unlikely comeback. In local sports,
tonight in Atlanta, the Sox face the Braves in
Game 1 of a three -game series. Lucas Giolito,
boasting an ERA of 5 .27 and a 2 -1 record, takes
the mound against Grant Holmes, who's 3 -3 with
an ERA of 1 .16. Expect a warm evening at Truist
Park, perfect for baseball. In top news, the
Trump administration has identified counties
and cities across more than 30 states, including
New York City. Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle
as sanctuary jurisdictions that may face funding
cuts for not complying with federal immigration
laws. President Trump has threatened to withdraw
federal funding and pursue lawsuits against these
areas. Sanctuary cities limit inquiries into
residents' immigration status, complicating federal
enforcement efforts. The Department of Homeland
Security has stated that it will notify each
jurisdiction of its noncompliance. More than
50 leaders from these areas have vowed to oppose
the administration's immigration policies, citing
constitutional concerns. In business news, the
Securities and Exchange Commission has officially
dismissed its lawsuit against Binance and its
founder, Changpeng Zhao. signaling a shift in
regulatory actions towards the crypto industry.
This decision comes as part of a broader effort
by the Trump administration to create a more
friendly environment for digital assets. A Binance
spokesperson expressed gratitude to Chairman
Paul Atkins for recognizing that innovation cannot
thrive under regulation by enforcement. The dismissal
follows the SEC's previous claims against Binance
for operating unregistered securities exchanges.
Meanwhile, the crypto market thrives, with Bitcoin's
price soaring over 50 % since the election. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is up half a percent
for the week to just over $106 ,000. Ethereum
is up 10 % to about $2 ,600. And Goat Seas Maximus
is down 16 % to 13 cents. 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. The
secret to unlimited energy may lie beneath our
feet, with geothermal power offering immense
potential. Capping into just 2 % of the geothermal
energy beneath Earth's crust could meet over
2 ,000 times the total annual energy consumption
of the United States. In the Nevada desert, a
new geothermal power plant has begun operating,
using advanced drilling techniques to access
heat. deep underground. This innovative system
utilizes high -pressure water to create a closed
loop, producing electricity efficiently. With
continued advancements, geothermal energy could
play a vital role in achieving a carbon -free
electricity grid by 2050. And in entertainment
news, the live -action remake of Lilo & Stitch
from Disney has shattered numerous domestic and
international box office records since its release.
Grossing over $421 million worldwide, it surpassed
the original film's total gross of $273 million
in less than two weeks. The film achieves the
biggest four -day Memorial Day weekend box office
ever, totaling $182 million, surpassing Top Gun
Maverick. Critically, it holds a 69 % critic
score and a 93 % audience score on Rotten Tomatoes,
despite some fans expressing dissatisfaction
with changes from the original film. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American novelist
and Nobel laureate, William Faulkner. And he
said, You cannot swim for new horizons until
you have courage to lose sight of the shore.
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.