WEBVTT 00:00:01.420 --> 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 Friday, May 30th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.560 --> 00:00:19.300 to know, 103 years ago today, in 1922, the Lincoln 00:00:19.300 --> 00:00:21.980 Memorial was officially dedicated in Washington, 00:00:22.239 --> 00:00:26.239 D .C. This majestic monument honors President 00:00:26.239 --> 00:00:28.989 Abraham Lincoln. who led the nation through the 00:00:28.989 --> 00:00:32.049 Civil War and worked tirelessly to preserve the 00:00:32.049 --> 00:00:35.630 Union. The dedication ceremony was attended by 00:00:35.630 --> 00:00:39.109 President Warren G. Harding, Chief Justice William 00:00:39.109 --> 00:00:42.869 Howard Taft, and Robert Todd Lincoln, the President's 00:00:42.869 --> 00:00:46.189 son. Since its unveiling, the Lincoln Memorial 00:00:46.189 --> 00:00:49.189 has stood as a powerful symbol of unity and freedom, 00:00:49.530 --> 00:00:52.909 inspiring countless visitors and serving as the 00:00:52.909 --> 00:00:55.670 backdrop for pivotal moments in American history. 00:00:56.840 --> 00:01:01.520 So now you know. And now it's time for the weather 00:01:01.520 --> 00:01:07.359 report. This morning it's mostly cloudy and it 00:01:07.359 --> 00:01:11.340 feels like 61 degrees with 7 mile per hour wind. 00:01:12.120 --> 00:01:15.980 The sunset will take place at 7 .28 and it will 00:01:15.980 --> 00:01:20.260 rise again tomorrow at 6 .17. It looks like we're 00:01:20.260 --> 00:01:23.120 in for some partly sunny skies today. with a 00:01:23.120 --> 00:01:26.079 chance of light rain showers after 10 a .m. and 00:01:26.079 --> 00:01:30.079 a high near 76, accompanied by a gentle southwest 00:01:30.079 --> 00:01:35.140 breeze. Tonight, expect cloudy conditions with 00:01:35.140 --> 00:01:38.280 rain and thunderstorms possible, a low of 59 00:01:38.280 --> 00:01:41.920 and light winds. For all you beach runners out 00:01:41.920 --> 00:01:45.500 there, the first low tide Friday will be at 830 00:01:45.500 --> 00:01:50.000 with a high tide at 245. The near shore buoy 00:01:50.000 --> 00:01:54.209 at Cape Cod Bay. Reads 55 degrees for the water 00:01:54.209 --> 00:01:59.629 temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect 00:01:59.629 --> 00:02:02.950 showers and thunderstorms on Saturday with heavy 00:02:02.950 --> 00:02:07.549 rain possible and a high near 70. Saturday night 00:02:07.549 --> 00:02:10.750 remains mostly cloudy with more storms and a 00:02:10.750 --> 00:02:15.169 low around 53. Sunday brings a chance of rain 00:02:15.169 --> 00:02:19.090 before 3 p .m., turning partly sunny later with 00:02:19.090 --> 00:02:23.039 a high near 68. Nights will be mostly clear, 00:02:23.159 --> 00:02:27.259 with lows around 50. Monday is looking mostly 00:02:27.259 --> 00:02:31.699 sunny and warmer, with a high near 71. Tuesday 00:02:31.699 --> 00:02:35.280 will be sunny, reaching a high near 75, with 00:02:35.280 --> 00:02:38.039 nights staying partly cloudy and lows around 00:02:38.039 --> 00:02:43.599 56. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast is 00:02:43.599 --> 00:02:46.479 brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries 00:02:46.479 --> 00:02:50.400 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:50.620 --> 00:02:53.900 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:53.900 --> 00:02:58.120 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:58.120 --> 00:03:01.520 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:03:01.520 --> 00:03:05.379 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:03:05.379 --> 00:03:07.680 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:03:08.039 --> 00:03:12.439 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:03:12.439 --> 00:03:15.740 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny Morning 00:03:15.740 --> 00:03:21.740 sends you. In local news, in a surprising turn 00:03:21.740 --> 00:03:24.840 of events, superstar singer Shakira's concert 00:03:24.840 --> 00:03:28.699 at Boston's Fenway Park, scheduled for May 29th, 00:03:28.699 --> 00:03:31.719 was abruptly canceled just hours before the show. 00:03:33.400 --> 00:03:35.800 Additionally, a performance featuring country 00:03:35.800 --> 00:03:39.319 music stars Jason Aldean and Brooks and Dunn, 00:03:39.319 --> 00:03:43.870 set for May 30th, has also been called off. Live 00:03:43.870 --> 00:03:47.129 Nation issued a statement citing unforeseen circumstances 00:03:47.129 --> 00:03:50.210 for the cancellations, and refunds will be available 00:03:50.210 --> 00:03:53.969 at the point of purchase. Fans gathered outside 00:03:53.969 --> 00:03:56.949 Fenway expressed their disappointment, with one 00:03:56.949 --> 00:03:59.909 stating, This was like a dream come true for 00:03:59.909 --> 00:04:08.330 me, to do this, so this was very upsetting. Now 00:04:08.330 --> 00:04:13.020 on to sports. In a thrilling Game 5, The New 00:04:13.020 --> 00:04:16.240 York Knicks overcame the Indiana Pacers, winning 00:04:16.240 --> 00:04:20.060 1 -11 to 94 and extending the Eastern Conference 00:04:20.060 --> 00:04:24.680 Finals. Carl Anthony Towns led with 24 points 00:04:24.680 --> 00:04:28.459 and 13 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson shone brightly 00:04:28.459 --> 00:04:31.959 with 32 points, shaking off previous performances. 00:04:33.259 --> 00:04:36.199 Despite this loss, the Pacers maintain a series 00:04:36.199 --> 00:04:39.889 lead of three games to two. With Game 6 set for 00:04:39.889 --> 00:04:44.350 Saturday evening in Indianapolis, Indiana star 00:04:44.350 --> 00:04:47.769 Tyrese Halliburton struggled, scoring just eight 00:04:47.769 --> 00:04:51.689 points. Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau emphasized 00:04:51.689 --> 00:04:55.089 the importance of taking it game by game as they 00:04:55.089 --> 00:04:59.410 strive for an unlikely comeback. In local sports, 00:04:59.709 --> 00:05:03.649 tonight in Atlanta, the Sox face the Braves in 00:05:03.649 --> 00:05:08.019 Game 1 of a three -game series. Lucas Giolito, 00:05:08.180 --> 00:05:13.420 boasting an ERA of 5 .27 and a 2 -1 record, takes 00:05:13.420 --> 00:05:16.639 the mound against Grant Holmes, who's 3 -3 with 00:05:16.639 --> 00:05:22.420 an ERA of 1 .16. Expect a warm evening at Truist 00:05:22.420 --> 00:05:28.660 Park, perfect for baseball. In top news, the 00:05:28.660 --> 00:05:31.139 Trump administration has identified counties 00:05:31.139 --> 00:05:34.459 and cities across more than 30 states, including 00:05:34.459 --> 00:05:37.959 New York City. Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle 00:05:37.959 --> 00:05:41.579 as sanctuary jurisdictions that may face funding 00:05:41.579 --> 00:05:44.439 cuts for not complying with federal immigration 00:05:44.439 --> 00:05:48.019 laws. President Trump has threatened to withdraw 00:05:48.019 --> 00:05:51.160 federal funding and pursue lawsuits against these 00:05:51.160 --> 00:05:55.500 areas. Sanctuary cities limit inquiries into 00:05:55.500 --> 00:05:58.779 residents' immigration status, complicating federal 00:05:58.779 --> 00:06:02.019 enforcement efforts. The Department of Homeland 00:06:02.019 --> 00:06:04.800 Security has stated that it will notify each 00:06:04.800 --> 00:06:08.360 jurisdiction of its noncompliance. More than 00:06:08.360 --> 00:06:11.279 50 leaders from these areas have vowed to oppose 00:06:11.279 --> 00:06:14.360 the administration's immigration policies, citing 00:06:14.360 --> 00:06:20.680 constitutional concerns. In business news, the 00:06:20.680 --> 00:06:23.120 Securities and Exchange Commission has officially 00:06:23.120 --> 00:06:26.360 dismissed its lawsuit against Binance and its 00:06:26.360 --> 00:06:29.389 founder, Changpeng Zhao. signaling a shift in 00:06:29.389 --> 00:06:31.850 regulatory actions towards the crypto industry. 00:06:32.589 --> 00:06:35.610 This decision comes as part of a broader effort 00:06:35.610 --> 00:06:38.310 by the Trump administration to create a more 00:06:38.310 --> 00:06:42.550 friendly environment for digital assets. A Binance 00:06:42.550 --> 00:06:45.149 spokesperson expressed gratitude to Chairman 00:06:45.149 --> 00:06:49.110 Paul Atkins for recognizing that innovation cannot 00:06:49.110 --> 00:06:53.480 thrive under regulation by enforcement. The dismissal 00:06:53.480 --> 00:06:56.560 follows the SEC's previous claims against Binance 00:06:56.560 --> 00:06:59.399 for operating unregistered securities exchanges. 00:07:00.399 --> 00:07:03.860 Meanwhile, the crypto market thrives, with Bitcoin's 00:07:03.860 --> 00:07:08.100 price soaring over 50 % since the election. In 00:07:08.100 --> 00:07:12.000 crypto movement, Bitcoin is up half a percent 00:07:12.000 --> 00:07:17.220 for the week to just over $106 ,000. Ethereum 00:07:17.220 --> 00:07:23.029 is up 10 % to about $2 ,600. And Goat Seas Maximus 00:07:23.029 --> 00:07:28.769 is down 16 % to 13 cents. Moving on to a more 00:07:28.769 --> 00:07:32.949 local vibe. In our community spotlight on health 00:07:32.949 --> 00:07:35.490 and wellness, we are working with a national 00:07:35.490 --> 00:07:38.449 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:07:38.649 --> 00:07:43.269 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:07:43.269 --> 00:07:46.189 locations in the Boston area. Pilates presents 00:07:46.189 --> 00:07:49.250 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:49.250 --> 00:07:52.569 strength, Reducing tension and elevating mental 00:07:52.569 --> 00:07:56.029 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:56.029 --> 00:08:00.129 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:00.129 --> 00:08:04.310 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:04.509 --> 00:08:08.430 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:08.430 --> 00:08:12.449 to tell them, sunny morning sent you by. And 00:08:12.449 --> 00:08:17.480 now, back to the show. Let's talk science. The 00:08:17.480 --> 00:08:20.639 secret to unlimited energy may lie beneath our 00:08:20.639 --> 00:08:24.000 feet, with geothermal power offering immense 00:08:24.000 --> 00:08:28.660 potential. Capping into just 2 % of the geothermal 00:08:28.660 --> 00:08:31.500 energy beneath Earth's crust could meet over 00:08:31.500 --> 00:08:35.039 2 ,000 times the total annual energy consumption 00:08:35.039 --> 00:08:39.120 of the United States. In the Nevada desert, a 00:08:39.120 --> 00:08:41.700 new geothermal power plant has begun operating, 00:08:42.000 --> 00:08:44.659 using advanced drilling techniques to access 00:08:44.659 --> 00:08:48.590 heat. deep underground. This innovative system 00:08:48.590 --> 00:08:51.649 utilizes high -pressure water to create a closed 00:08:51.649 --> 00:08:55.649 loop, producing electricity efficiently. With 00:08:55.649 --> 00:08:58.409 continued advancements, geothermal energy could 00:08:58.409 --> 00:09:01.049 play a vital role in achieving a carbon -free 00:09:01.049 --> 00:09:07.470 electricity grid by 2050. And in entertainment 00:09:07.470 --> 00:09:11.750 news, the live -action remake of Lilo & Stitch 00:09:11.750 --> 00:09:14.809 from Disney has shattered numerous domestic and 00:09:14.809 --> 00:09:17.490 international box office records since its release. 00:09:18.409 --> 00:09:23.750 Grossing over $421 million worldwide, it surpassed 00:09:23.750 --> 00:09:27.629 the original film's total gross of $273 million 00:09:27.629 --> 00:09:32.190 in less than two weeks. The film achieves the 00:09:32.190 --> 00:09:35.230 biggest four -day Memorial Day weekend box office 00:09:35.230 --> 00:09:41.029 ever, totaling $182 million, surpassing Top Gun 00:09:41.029 --> 00:09:45.710 Maverick. Critically, it holds a 69 % critic 00:09:45.710 --> 00:09:49.950 score and a 93 % audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, 00:09:49.950 --> 00:09:52.809 despite some fans expressing dissatisfaction 00:09:52.809 --> 00:09:57.570 with changes from the original film. Well, alrighty 00:09:57.570 --> 00:10:01.629 folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And 00:10:01.629 --> 00:10:04.710 today, our quote comes from the American novelist 00:10:04.710 --> 00:10:09.009 and Nobel laureate, William Faulkner. And he 00:10:09.009 --> 00:10:12.940 said, You cannot swim for new horizons until 00:10:12.940 --> 00:10:15.639 you have courage to lose sight of the shore. 00:10:17.059 --> 00:10:20.840 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:10:20.840 --> 00:10:24.399 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:10:24.399 --> 00:10:27.919 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:10:27.919 --> 00:10:31.460 the weather reports. Have an amazing day, my 00:10:31.460 --> 00:10:34.039 good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:10:34.039 --> 00:10:36.379 episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.