WEBVTT 00:00:01.440 --> 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 --> 00:00:13.560 and it's Friday, June 6th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.560 --> 00:00:18.660 to know, 81 years ago today in 1944, the Allied 00:00:18.660 --> 00:00:21.780 forces launched Operation Overlord, famously 00:00:21.780 --> 00:00:25.320 known as D -Day, marking a pivotal moment in 00:00:25.320 --> 00:00:29.370 World War II. On this historic day, approximately 00:00:29.370 --> 00:00:33.789 160 ,000 troops courageously landed on the beaches 00:00:33.789 --> 00:00:36.929 of Normandy, France, initiating the liberation 00:00:36.929 --> 00:00:41.229 of Western Europe from Nazi occupation. This 00:00:41.229 --> 00:00:44.490 monumental operation showcased unparalleled bravery 00:00:44.490 --> 00:00:48.469 and strategic coordination, symbolizing the resilience 00:00:48.469 --> 00:00:51.850 and unity of nations striding for freedom and 00:00:51.850 --> 00:00:57.469 peace. So now you know. And now. It's time for 00:00:57.469 --> 00:01:02.789 the weather report. This morning, it's mostly 00:01:02.789 --> 00:01:07.030 cloudy and it feels like 72 degrees with 4 mile 00:01:07.030 --> 00:01:10.489 per hour wind. The sunset will take place at 00:01:10.489 --> 00:01:14.329 8 .16 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .07. 00:01:15.349 --> 00:01:17.829 It looks like we're in for a chance of showers 00:01:17.829 --> 00:01:20.129 and thunderstorms this morning with a slight 00:01:20.129 --> 00:01:23.049 chance of rain early, then partly sunny later. 00:01:23.810 --> 00:01:27.340 Highs will be around 79. cooling to about 72 00:01:27.340 --> 00:01:30.299 in the afternoon with a light northeast breeze. 00:01:31.260 --> 00:01:35.659 Tonight, expect cloudy skies with a low of 62 00:01:35.659 --> 00:01:39.439 and light winds. For all you beach runners out 00:01:39.439 --> 00:01:42.400 there, the first high tide Friday will be at 00:01:42.400 --> 00:01:47.659 845 with a low tide at 245. The nearshore buoy 00:01:47.659 --> 00:01:52.019 at Cape Cod Bay reads 62 degrees for the water 00:01:52.019 --> 00:01:57.480 temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect 00:01:57.480 --> 00:01:59.920 a chance of rain showers on Saturday morning, 00:02:00.079 --> 00:02:03.939 with mostly cloudy skies and a high around 76. 00:02:05.480 --> 00:02:07.920 Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday 00:02:07.920 --> 00:02:12.620 night, with a low near 59. Sunday will be partly 00:02:12.620 --> 00:02:17.780 sunny and a bit cooler, reaching 73. Rain is 00:02:17.780 --> 00:02:20.400 possible Sunday night and Monday, with highs 00:02:20.400 --> 00:02:24.400 in the low 70s. Tuesday brings more rain chances 00:02:24.400 --> 00:02:29.020 and thunderstorms, with a high near 74. Nights 00:02:29.020 --> 00:02:31.699 will be mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper 00:02:31.699 --> 00:02:37.219 50s to low 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This 00:02:37.219 --> 00:02:40.219 podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café 00:02:40.219 --> 00:02:44.060 and Pastries in Encinitas. 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This revenue is crucial for city services 00:03:29.590 --> 00:03:33.169 like road repairs, schools, and emergency services. 00:03:33.969 --> 00:03:37.169 The report suggests that the city's budget shortfall 00:03:37.169 --> 00:03:41.930 could escalate from $135 million this year to 00:03:41.930 --> 00:03:47.990 over $550 million by 2029. While Mayor Michelle 00:03:47.990 --> 00:03:50.889 Wu disputes these findings, stating the city's 00:03:50.889 --> 00:03:53.770 budget remains balanced, the report highlights 00:03:53.770 --> 00:03:56.849 that more than a third of Boston's budget relies 00:03:56.849 --> 00:03:59.770 on commercial property taxes, which are under 00:03:59.770 --> 00:04:02.150 pressure from changing work trends and other 00:04:02.150 --> 00:04:11.870 economic factors. Now on to sports. In a thrilling 00:04:11.870 --> 00:04:15.590 start to the NBA Finals, Tyrese Halliburton delivered 00:04:15.590 --> 00:04:19.629 a clutch jumper with just .3 seconds left, leading 00:04:19.629 --> 00:04:24.230 the Indiana Pacers to a stunning 111 -110 victory 00:04:24.230 --> 00:04:29.110 over the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marks Halliburton's 00:04:29.110 --> 00:04:31.949 third game -winning shot in the playoffs, showcasing 00:04:31.949 --> 00:04:34.810 his remarkable ability to perform under pressure. 00:04:35.649 --> 00:04:38.829 Despite trailing by 14 points early in the fourth 00:04:38.829 --> 00:04:41.800 quarter, the Pacers rally back with significant 00:04:41.800 --> 00:04:45.399 contributions from Andrew Nempart and Pascal 00:04:45.399 --> 00:04:49.420 Siakam. Coach Rick Carlisle praised their teamwork, 00:04:49.660 --> 00:04:52.339 emphasizing their effectiveness in high -stakes 00:04:52.339 --> 00:04:56.259 situations. Game two is set for Sunday evening 00:04:56.259 --> 00:05:01.180 at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center in local sports. 00:05:02.120 --> 00:05:05.500 Tonight in the Bronx, the Sox take on the Yankees 00:05:05.500 --> 00:05:09.389 at Yankee Stadium. It's game one of a three -game 00:05:09.389 --> 00:05:13.810 series. Walker Bueller, with a 4 -3 record and 00:05:13.810 --> 00:05:17.889 4 .31 earned run average, will face Will Warren, 00:05:18.050 --> 00:05:24.129 who's 2 -5, with a 5 .19. First pitch is at 7 00:05:24.129 --> 00:05:27.230 .05 Eastern, with pleasant weather expected. 00:05:28.910 --> 00:05:33.769 In top news, the ongoing feud between Elon Musk 00:05:33.769 --> 00:05:37.009 and President Donald Trump. is proving to be 00:05:37.009 --> 00:05:41.470 stunning and potentially damaging. With a multi 00:05:41.470 --> 00:05:44.069 -trillion -dollar tax bill at stake, along with 00:05:44.069 --> 00:05:46.250 the fate of one of the world's largest companies 00:05:46.250 --> 00:05:48.949 and even the livelihood of U .S. astronauts, 00:05:49.290 --> 00:05:53.050 the implications are significant. Recently, Musk 00:05:53.050 --> 00:05:56.490 criticized Trump's tax bill, calling it a disgusting 00:05:56.490 --> 00:06:00.050 abomination, prompting Trump to lash out, claiming 00:06:00.050 --> 00:06:03.879 their once -great relationship was over. Shareholders 00:06:03.879 --> 00:06:06.740 are already feeling the impact with Trump media 00:06:06.740 --> 00:06:09.839 stock plummeting and Tesla losing significant 00:06:09.839 --> 00:06:13.779 market value. The fallout might disrupt government 00:06:13.779 --> 00:06:17.220 services and international negotiations, leaving 00:06:17.220 --> 00:06:19.480 many concerned about the broader consequences. 00:06:21.240 --> 00:06:25.560 In business news, GameStop has made headlines 00:06:25.560 --> 00:06:30.850 by purchasing 4 ,710 bitcoins. marking its first 00:06:30.850 --> 00:06:33.069 step towards establishing a Bitcoin treasury. 00:06:33.930 --> 00:06:37.310 This move follows the example set by MicroStrategy, 00:06:37.550 --> 00:06:41.189 now known as Strategy, which has become the largest 00:06:41.189 --> 00:06:44.870 corporate holder of Bitcoin. GameStop's Bitcoin 00:06:44.870 --> 00:06:48.629 acquisition is valued at over $5 million, although 00:06:48.629 --> 00:06:52.569 the details remain sparse. Despite this, the 00:06:52.569 --> 00:06:55.029 company's aspirations signal a shift towards 00:06:55.029 --> 00:06:58.639 becoming an investment holding entity. However, 00:06:58.819 --> 00:07:03.139 shares fell 10 % to $31 following the announcement, 00:07:03.379 --> 00:07:09.199 as Bitcoin's price also dipped to $107 ,577. 00:07:10.600 --> 00:07:15.459 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 2 % for the 00:07:15.459 --> 00:07:21.319 week to just under $103 ,000. Ethereum is down 00:07:21.319 --> 00:07:27.220 0 .5 % to just under $2 ,500. and Goatsies Maximus 00:07:27.220 --> 00:07:32.560 is down 5 % to 11 cents. Moving on to a more 00:07:32.560 --> 00:07:36.740 local vibe. In our community spotlight on health 00:07:36.740 --> 00:07:39.300 and wellness, we are working with a national 00:07:39.300 --> 00:07:42.240 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:07:42.439 --> 00:07:47.060 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:07:47.060 --> 00:07:49.959 locations in the Boston area. Pilates presents 00:07:49.959 --> 00:07:53.040 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:53.040 --> 00:07:56.360 strength, Reducing tension and elevating mental 00:07:56.360 --> 00:07:59.819 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:59.819 --> 00:08:03.920 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:03.920 --> 00:08:08.100 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:08.279 --> 00:08:12.240 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:12.240 --> 00:08:16.240 to tell them, sunny morning sent you by. And 00:08:16.240 --> 00:08:21.529 now, back to the show. Let's talk tech. Walmart 00:08:21.529 --> 00:08:24.250 is set to expand its drone delivery service to 00:08:24.250 --> 00:08:27.170 three more states, launching the option at 100 00:08:27.170 --> 00:08:30.350 stores in Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, North 00:08:30.350 --> 00:08:34.549 Carolina, Houston, Texas, Orlando, Florida, and 00:08:34.549 --> 00:08:37.870 Tampa, Florida within the coming year. Currently, 00:08:38.009 --> 00:08:40.929 drone deliveries are available in parts of northwest 00:08:40.929 --> 00:08:45.210 Arkansas and Dallas -Fort Worth. Customers will 00:08:45.210 --> 00:08:48.090 use the Wing app to request deliveries. which 00:08:48.090 --> 00:08:52.049 can reach locations up to six miles away. Walmart 00:08:52.049 --> 00:08:55.330 has conducted over 150 ,000 drone deliveries 00:08:55.330 --> 00:08:58.789 since 2021 as it aims to enhance convenience 00:08:58.789 --> 00:09:05.669 and compete with rivals like Amazon. And in entertainment 00:09:05.669 --> 00:09:09.549 news, Tom Cruise has set a new Guinness World 00:09:09.549 --> 00:09:12.570 Record for the most burning parachute jumps by 00:09:12.570 --> 00:09:15.840 an individual. successfully leaping from a helicopter 00:09:15.840 --> 00:09:19.419 with a flaming parachute 16 times while filming 00:09:19.419 --> 00:09:23.340 Mission Impossible, The Final Reckoning. In a 00:09:23.340 --> 00:09:25.740 recently released promo clip, Cruise demonstrates 00:09:25.740 --> 00:09:29.240 the intense stunt, explaining he has about 10 00:09:29.240 --> 00:09:33.159 seconds to pull it off in order to survive. Filmed 00:09:33.159 --> 00:09:35.799 in Drakensberg, South Africa, he jumped from 00:09:35.799 --> 00:09:40.600 a height of at least 7 ,500 feet. Craig Klende, 00:09:40.820 --> 00:09:44.009 Guinness World Records Editor -in -Chief. praised 00:09:44.009 --> 00:09:47.730 Cruz for his dedication to authenticity and fearlessness. 00:09:49.090 --> 00:09:52.470 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote 00:09:52.470 --> 00:09:56.269 of the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:09:56.269 --> 00:09:59.529 British Prime Minister during World War II, Winston 00:09:59.529 --> 00:10:04.370 Churchill. And he said, Success is not final. 00:10:04.509 --> 00:10:08.289 Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue 00:10:08.289 --> 00:10:12.529 that counts. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:10:13.419 --> 00:10:16.120 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:10:16.120 --> 00:10:19.620 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:10:19.620 --> 00:10:23.419 local news and the weather reports. Have an amazing 00:10:23.419 --> 00:10:26.120 weekend, my good friends. We'll see you Monday 00:10:26.120 --> 00:10:29.220 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.