Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, June 6th. You'll be interested
to know, 81 years ago today in 1944, the Allied
forces launched Operation Overlord, famously
known as D -Day, marking a pivotal moment in
World War II. On this historic day, approximately
160 ,000 troops courageously landed on the beaches
of Normandy, France, initiating the liberation
of Western Europe from Nazi occupation. This
monumental operation showcased unparalleled bravery
and strategic coordination, symbolizing the resilience
and unity of nations striding for freedom and
peace. So now you know. And now. It's time for
the weather report. This morning, it's mostly
cloudy and it feels like 72 degrees with 4 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 a chance of showers
and thunderstorms this morning with a slight
chance of rain early, then partly sunny later.
Highs will be around 79. cooling to about 72
in the afternoon with a light northeast breeze.
Tonight, expect cloudy skies with a low of 62
and light winds. For all you beach runners out
there, the first high tide Friday will be at
845 with a low tide at 245. The nearshore buoy
at Cape Cod Bay reads 62 degrees for the water
temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect
a chance of rain showers on Saturday morning,
with mostly cloudy skies and a high around 76.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday
night, with a low near 59. Sunday will be partly
sunny and a bit cooler, reaching 73. Rain is
possible Sunday night and Monday, with highs
in the low 70s. Tuesday brings more rain chances
and thunderstorms, with a high near 74. Nights
will be mostly cloudy, with lows in the upper
50s to low 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, a new
report from the Boston Policy Institute. warns
that Boston could lose $1 .7 billion in tax revenue
due to empty office buildings and declining property
values. This revenue is crucial for city services
like road repairs, schools, and emergency services.
The report suggests that the city's budget shortfall
could escalate from $135 million this year to
over $550 million by 2029. While Mayor Michelle
Wu disputes these findings, stating the city's
budget remains balanced, the report highlights
that more than a third of Boston's budget relies
on commercial property taxes, which are under
pressure from changing work trends and other
economic factors. Now on to sports. In a thrilling
start to the NBA Finals, Tyrese Halliburton delivered
a clutch jumper with just .3 seconds left, leading
the Indiana Pacers to a stunning 111 -110 victory
over the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marks Halliburton's
third game -winning shot in the playoffs, showcasing
his remarkable ability to perform under pressure.
Despite trailing by 14 points early in the fourth
quarter, the Pacers rally back with significant
contributions from Andrew Nempart and Pascal
Siakam. Coach Rick Carlisle praised their teamwork,
emphasizing their effectiveness in high -stakes
situations. Game two is set for Sunday evening
at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center in local sports.
Tonight in the Bronx, the Sox take on the Yankees
at Yankee Stadium. It's game one of a three -game
series. Walker Bueller, with a 4 -3 record and
4 .31 earned run average, will face Will Warren,
who's 2 -5, with a 5 .19. First pitch is at 7
.05 Eastern, with pleasant weather expected.
In top news, the ongoing feud between Elon Musk
and President Donald Trump. is proving to be
stunning and potentially damaging. With a multi
-trillion -dollar tax bill at stake, along with
the fate of one of the world's largest companies
and even the livelihood of U .S. astronauts,
the implications are significant. Recently, Musk
criticized Trump's tax bill, calling it a disgusting
abomination, prompting Trump to lash out, claiming
their once -great relationship was over. Shareholders
are already feeling the impact with Trump media
stock plummeting and Tesla losing significant
market value. The fallout might disrupt government
services and international negotiations, leaving
many concerned about the broader consequences.
In business news, GameStop has made headlines
by purchasing 4 ,710 bitcoins. marking its first
step towards establishing a Bitcoin treasury.
This move follows the example set by MicroStrategy,
now known as Strategy, which has become the largest
corporate holder of Bitcoin. GameStop's Bitcoin
acquisition is valued at over $5 million, although
the details remain sparse. Despite this, the
company's aspirations signal a shift towards
becoming an investment holding entity. However,
shares fell 10 % to $31 following the announcement,
as Bitcoin's price also dipped to $107 ,577.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 2 % for the
week to just under $103 ,000. Ethereum is down
0 .5 % to just under $2 ,500. and Goatsies Maximus
is down 5 % to 11 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 tech. Walmart
is set to expand its drone delivery service to
three more states, launching the option at 100
stores in Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, North
Carolina, Houston, Texas, Orlando, Florida, and
Tampa, Florida within the coming year. Currently,
drone deliveries are available in parts of northwest
Arkansas and Dallas -Fort Worth. Customers will
use the Wing app to request deliveries. which
can reach locations up to six miles away. Walmart
has conducted over 150 ,000 drone deliveries
since 2021 as it aims to enhance convenience
and compete with rivals like Amazon. And in entertainment
news, Tom Cruise has set a new Guinness World
Record for the most burning parachute jumps by
an individual. successfully leaping from a helicopter
with a flaming parachute 16 times while filming
Mission Impossible, The Final Reckoning. In a
recently released promo clip, Cruise demonstrates
the intense stunt, explaining he has about 10
seconds to pull it off in order to survive. Filmed
in Drakensberg, South Africa, he jumped from
a height of at least 7 ,500 feet. Craig Klende,
Guinness World Records Editor -in -Chief. praised
Cruz for his dedication to authenticity and fearlessness.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
British Prime Minister during World War II, Winston
Churchill. And he said, Success is not final.
Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue
that counts. 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
weekend, my good friends. We'll see you Monday
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.