Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, June 5th. You'll be interested
to know, 58 years ago today, in 1967, the Beatles
released their groundbreaking album, Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band in the United Kingdom.
This innovative work transforms the landscape
of popular music, introducing a new iara of artistic
expression and creativity. The album's eclectic
mix of musical styles, experimental recording
techniques, and iconic cover art captivated audiences
worldwide, solidifying the Beatles' status as
pioneers in the music industry. Sgt. Pepper's
Lonely Hearts Club Band remains a timeless masterpiece.
inspiring countless artists and music lovers
across generations. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the weather report. This morning,
it's sunny and it feels like 67 degrees with
7 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 8 .16 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5
.07. It looks like we're in for some mostly sunny
skies today, with temperatures climbing to about
92, then dropping to around 86 in the afternoon,
all with a light northwest breeze. Tonight, expect
mostly cloudy conditions, with a low of 69 and
light winds. For all you beach runners out there,
the first high tide Thursday will be at 745,
with a low tide at 145. The near -shore buoy
at Cape Cod Bay reads 58 degrees for the water
temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect
a chance of rain showers and thunderstorms on
Friday with mostly cloudy skies and a high near
81. Rain is likely Saturday with a high around
75. Sunday brings a slight chance of rain with
partly sunny skies and a high near 74. Nights
will be mostly cloudy, with lows in the low 60s.
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to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, police in Worcester, Massachusetts, have
charged city councilor Etel Haxiech with assault
and battery on a police officer. as well as interfering
with police during a chaotic immigration operation
on May 8th. Video footage showed officers holding
a 16 -year -old girl's face to the ground, while
U .S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents
detained her mother. Hexy Edge, responding on
social media, stated, I am a mother, an immigrant,
and an elected leader who attempted to protect
a traumatized young person. The incident has
sparked protests and a new policy from city manager
Eric Batista, emphasizing that the police department
will not target individuals based on immigration
status. Now on to sports. ESPN is facing scrutiny
over its recent NBA Finals broadcast lineup.
Previously, play -by -play announcer Mike Breen.
teamed with analysts Jeff Van Gundy and Mark
Jackson, creating a comfortable and informative
experience. However, after cutting Van Gundy
and Jackson in 2023, ESPN introduced Doris Burke
and Richard Jefferson alongside Breen for this
year's finals. Critics note that Burke's role
is uncertain and Jefferson's contract is expiring,
amid interest from Amazon Prime Video. With Breen
lacking chemistry with his new partners, ESPN's
decision -making continues to raise eyebrows
as they enter the finals. Tonight is Game 1 of
the NBA Finals with Pacers at Thunder on ABC.
Tip -off is at 8 .30 Eastern. The Thunder are
favored by 9 .5. In local sports... Yesterday
afternoon in Boston, the Sox outslugged the Angels
11 -9. Down by four in the sixth, the Sox rallied
with six runs in the eighth, and Rafaela clinched
the win with a walk -off solo shot in the ninth.
Prick got the win, while Burke was tagged with
a loss. Devers and Rafaela shone brightly at
the plate, propelling Boston to 30 wins and 34
losses, marking a thrilling comeback. Tomorrow
night, the Sox face the Yankees in New York for
game one of a three -game series. Walker Buehler,
with a 4 .34 earned run average, takes on Will
Warren, boosting a 5 .19. First pitch is at 7
.05 under clear skies, with temperatures around
76 degrees. In top news, in a significant move,
President Trump has signed a travel ban affecting
citizens from 12 countries, including Afghanistan,
Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia,
Sudan, and Yemen. Additionally, travel restrictions
will apply to seven other nations, barring their
citizens from permanent immigration and tourist
or student visas. This policy, reminiscent of
earlier immigration measures, aims to address
high visa overstay rates and passport reliability
issues. While the ban excludes green card holders
and participants in major sporting events, its
implementation is raising concerns among affected
citizens. In business news, a large cargo ship,
the Morning Midas, is adrift in the Pacific Ocean.
after a fire broke out on a deck carrying electric
vehicles. The vessel was approximately 300 miles
southwest of Alaska's Attic Island when the flames
forced the crew to abandon ship. All 22 crew
members were safely evacuated and taken to a
nearby merchant vessel. The ship was transporting
around 3 ,000 cars, including 800 electric vehicles,
from Yantai in China to Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation,
with experts noting the risks associated with
lithium -ion batteries. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is unchanged at $105 ,000. Ethereum is down 0
.5 % to just over $2 ,600. And Goetze's Maximus
is down 8 % to $0 .11. 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. Astronomers have long believed
that the Milky Way is on a collision course with
the Andromeda Galaxy, but a new study suggests
otherwise. Researchers found that the likelihood
of a merger between the two galaxies is now about
50 -50, likening the outcome to a coin flip.
This fresh perspective emerged from a survey
that included other significant galaxies in the
area. While Earth may not be around in 5 billion
years, the possibility of a near -miss offers
comfort for future worlds, allowing the Milky
Way to continue forming new stars. Ultimately,
galactic dynamics will shape the cosmos, ensuring
an exciting future for our galaxy. And in entertainment
news. In an exciting new project, Colin Farrell
and Margot Robbie star in the romantic fantasy
film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, directed by
Kaganata. Robbie describes the experience as
truly one of the most magical experiences of
my life. After their major roles in Barbie and
The Penguin, they embark on a story that explores
connection and love through shared memories.
Kaganata, known for his visual storytelling,
aims to create a world that is both inviting
and surprising. The film releases in theaters
on September 19th. featuring a talented supporting
cast, including Lily Rabe and Kevin Kline. Well,
all righty, folks, it's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American writer and philosopher Albert Hubbard.
And he said, The world is moving so fast these
days that the man who says it can't be done is
generally interrupted by someone doing it. 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.