WEBVTT 00:00:01.459 --> 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 --> 00:00:13.119 and it's Monday, June 9th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.119 --> 00:00:18.399 to know. 91 years ago today, in 1934, the world 00:00:18.399 --> 00:00:21.199 was introduced to Donald Duck, a character who 00:00:21.199 --> 00:00:23.199 would become one of the most beloved figures 00:00:23.199 --> 00:00:27.280 in animation history. Making his debut in the 00:00:27.280 --> 00:00:31.000 animated short, The wise little hen, Donald Duck, 00:00:31.160 --> 00:00:33.500 quickly captured the hearts of audiences with 00:00:33.500 --> 00:00:36.159 his distinctive voice and spirited personality. 00:00:37.280 --> 00:00:40.219 Over the decades, Donald Duck has starred in 00:00:40.219 --> 00:00:42.719 numerous films and television shows, becoming 00:00:42.719 --> 00:00:45.579 a symbol of joy and entertainment for generations. 00:00:46.479 --> 00:00:49.899 His enduring legacy continues to inspire and 00:00:49.899 --> 00:00:53.560 bring laughter to people around the globe. So 00:00:53.560 --> 00:00:57.840 now you know. And now. It's time for the weather 00:00:57.840 --> 00:01:02.939 report. This morning there's a slight chance 00:01:02.939 --> 00:01:06.060 of rain showers and it feels like 58 degrees 00:01:06.060 --> 00:01:10.700 with 13 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:01:10.700 --> 00:01:13.579 place at 816 and it will rise again tomorrow 00:01:13.579 --> 00:01:18.019 at 507. It looks like we're in for some mostly 00:01:18.019 --> 00:01:20.879 cloudy skies today with a slight chance of rain 00:01:20.879 --> 00:01:24.260 showers and a high near 66. accompanied by an 00:01:24.260 --> 00:01:28.859 eastern breeze at 8 to 13 miles per hour. Tonight, 00:01:29.079 --> 00:01:32.700 expect cloudy conditions with a low around 55 00:01:32.700 --> 00:01:37.359 and possibly some patchy fog. For all you beach 00:01:37.359 --> 00:01:39.879 runners out there, the first high tide Monday 00:01:39.879 --> 00:01:43.200 will be at 11, with the low tide just before 00:01:43.200 --> 00:01:47.980 5. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 00:01:47.980 --> 00:01:52.920 62 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:52.920 --> 00:01:58.040 ahead in the weather. Expect patchy fog and thunderstorms 00:01:58.040 --> 00:02:02.379 on Tuesday with a high around 72. Wednesday and 00:02:02.379 --> 00:02:05.319 Thursday will be sunny and warm, reaching 82 00:02:05.319 --> 00:02:10.120 and 86. Nights will be mostly clear with lows 00:02:10.120 --> 00:02:15.340 in the 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast 00:02:15.340 --> 00:02:18.560 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:02:18.560 --> 00:02:22.509 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:22.729 --> 00:02:26.009 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:26.009 --> 00:02:30.250 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:30.250 --> 00:02:33.650 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:33.650 --> 00:02:37.509 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:37.509 --> 00:02:39.810 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:40.150 --> 00:02:44.550 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:44.550 --> 00:02:47.849 on by and don't forget to tell them Sunny Morning 00:02:47.849 --> 00:02:53.840 sent you. In local news, Massachusetts health 00:02:53.840 --> 00:02:56.340 officials are alerting the public to a concerning 00:02:56.340 --> 00:03:00.120 cluster of botulism cases linked to Botox injections 00:03:00.120 --> 00:03:04.860 at Rodrigo Beauty, located in Milton. Currently, 00:03:05.000 --> 00:03:10.020 10 suspected cases are under investigation. Symptoms 00:03:10.020 --> 00:03:12.560 of botulism include double or blurred vision, 00:03:12.840 --> 00:03:16.159 drooping eyelids, slurred speech, and difficulty 00:03:16.159 --> 00:03:19.319 swallowing. Patients who received injections 00:03:19.319 --> 00:03:22.580 at this spa between May 1st and June 4th of this 00:03:22.580 --> 00:03:25.360 year should immediately contact the Massachusetts 00:03:25.360 --> 00:03:29.219 Department of Public Health. The department emphasizes 00:03:29.219 --> 00:03:32.479 that while Botox is generally safe, improper 00:03:32.479 --> 00:03:35.919 technique or unlicensed providers can increase 00:03:35.919 --> 00:03:45.830 risks. Now on to sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder 00:03:45.830 --> 00:03:49.169 decisively defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 00:03:49.169 --> 00:03:52.969 2 of the NBA Finals, tying the series at one 00:03:52.969 --> 00:03:56.389 game apiece. The Thunder triumphed with a score 00:03:56.389 --> 00:04:02.870 of 123 -107, led by league MVP Shai Gilgis -Alexander, 00:04:03.069 --> 00:04:07.449 who scored 34 points. Jalen Williams and Chet 00:04:07.449 --> 00:04:10.539 Hongren also contributed significantly. with 00:04:10.539 --> 00:04:13.300 Williams adding 19 points and Holmgren scoring 00:04:13.300 --> 00:04:18.579 15. The Pacers struggled, despite Tyrese Halliburton's 00:04:18.579 --> 00:04:23.480 17 points. Game 3 will take place at 8 .30 Eastern 00:04:23.480 --> 00:04:27.899 on Wednesday in Indianapolis. In local sports. 00:04:28.819 --> 00:04:32.060 Last night at Fenway, the Sox beat the Yankees 00:04:32.060 --> 00:04:37.060 11 -7. A thrilling game saw Narvaez launch a 00:04:37.060 --> 00:04:40.149 three -run homer in the fifth. while Devers and 00:04:40.149 --> 00:04:43.050 Teesee contributed with homers of their own. 00:04:43.889 --> 00:04:46.529 Dobbins secured the win, bringing his record 00:04:46.529 --> 00:04:51.350 to 3 -1. Despite Judge's two homers, the Yankees 00:04:51.350 --> 00:04:54.269 couldn't catch up, and the Sox's record now stands 00:04:54.269 --> 00:04:58.230 at 32 -15, maintaining their momentum in the 00:04:58.230 --> 00:05:02.730 back bay. Tonight, the Sox face the Tampa Bay 00:05:02.730 --> 00:05:05.930 Rays at Fenway for Game 1 of three game series. 00:05:07.120 --> 00:05:11.060 Brian Baio, with a 3 .91 earned run average, 00:05:11.259 --> 00:05:15.160 pitches against Shane Baz, who holds a 4 .96. 00:05:16.279 --> 00:05:20.259 First pitch is at 7 .10, with clear skies and 00:05:20.259 --> 00:05:25.319 temperatures around 59 degrees. In top news, 00:05:25.720 --> 00:05:30.439 Blake Skull, the CEO of Boom Supersonic, is on 00:05:30.439 --> 00:05:33.519 a mission to revive supersonic travel. aiming 00:05:33.519 --> 00:05:36.560 to connect New York and Paris in under four hours. 00:05:37.500 --> 00:05:41.459 Since the Concorde's retirement in 2003, air 00:05:41.459 --> 00:05:44.139 travel has slowed down, but Skoll believes the 00:05:44.139 --> 00:05:46.759 technology for ultra -fast flights has always 00:05:46.759 --> 00:05:50.839 existed. His vision includes the Overture jet, 00:05:51.040 --> 00:05:55.300 which he hopes to have flying by 2029. While 00:05:55.300 --> 00:05:57.500 some airlines have shown interest, challenges 00:05:57.500 --> 00:06:00.920 remain, including fundraising setbacks and skepticism 00:06:00.920 --> 00:06:05.060 about the business model. Nevertheless, Skoll 00:06:05.060 --> 00:06:08.220 remains determined, stating, supersonic flight 00:06:08.220 --> 00:06:11.120 would obviously be great, and he plans to make 00:06:11.120 --> 00:06:17.699 it a reality. In business news, in a recent CNBC 00:06:17.699 --> 00:06:21.060 appearance, Strategies' Michael Saylor downplayed 00:06:21.060 --> 00:06:23.600 the potential threat of quantum computers and 00:06:23.600 --> 00:06:26.279 Bitcoin, asserting that the network will adapt 00:06:26.279 --> 00:06:30.250 through software upgrades. Although BlackRock 00:06:30.250 --> 00:06:33.370 warns of quantum risks to Bitcoin's encryption, 00:06:33.689 --> 00:06:36.589 Saylor claims, it's mainly marketing from people 00:06:36.589 --> 00:06:39.110 that want to sell you the next quantum yo -yo 00:06:39.110 --> 00:06:43.129 token. Meanwhile, Circle's recent initial public 00:06:43.129 --> 00:06:46.410 offering was a success, but the true extent of 00:06:46.410 --> 00:06:49.350 stablecoin usage for payments remains uncertain 00:06:49.350 --> 00:06:53.689 due to conflicting data. Gemini, founded by the 00:06:53.689 --> 00:06:56.930 Winklevoss twins, has also confidentially filed 00:06:56.930 --> 00:06:59.569 for an initial public offering with the U .S. 00:06:59.610 --> 00:07:02.949 Securities and Exchange Commission. In crypto 00:07:02.949 --> 00:07:07.029 movement, Bitcoin is up 3 % over the weekend 00:07:07.029 --> 00:07:13.829 to about $106 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to just 00:07:13.829 --> 00:07:18.670 under $2 ,500. And Goatseys Maximus is up 8 % 00:07:18.670 --> 00:07:25.060 to $0 .11. Moving on to a more local vibe. In 00:07:25.060 --> 00:07:27.399 our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:07:27.660 --> 00:07:30.379 we are working with a national Pilates studio 00:07:30.379 --> 00:07:33.699 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:07:34.500 --> 00:07:37.560 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:07:37.560 --> 00:07:41.100 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:41.100 --> 00:07:44.439 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:44.439 --> 00:07:48.560 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:07:48.560 --> 00:07:52.589 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:07:52.589 --> 00:07:56.230 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:07:56.230 --> 00:07:59.930 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:08:00.009 --> 00:08:03.790 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them sunny 00:08:03.790 --> 00:08:07.970 morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:08:09.009 --> 00:08:12.949 Let's talk tech. Artificial intelligence could 00:08:12.949 --> 00:08:16.649 be reshaping Wall Street as Alejandro Lopez Lira, 00:08:16.850 --> 00:08:19.790 a professor of finance at the University of Florida, 00:08:20.250 --> 00:08:24.870 tests AI stock -picking abilities. His experiments 00:08:24.870 --> 00:08:28.750 with ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Groke have shown 00:08:28.750 --> 00:08:32.610 promising results, with ChatGPT achieving an 00:08:32.610 --> 00:08:36.610 average daily return of 0 .38 % from October 00:08:36.610 --> 00:08:41.210 2021 to December 2023, demonstrating significant 00:08:41.210 --> 00:08:46.230 predictive power. Lopez Lira acknowledges AI's 00:08:46.230 --> 00:08:49.259 limitations. noting that it requires human input 00:08:49.259 --> 00:08:53.460 for real -time data. Currently, AI models manage 00:08:53.460 --> 00:08:57.100 investment accounts on autopilot, with ChatGPT 00:08:57.100 --> 00:09:02.259 yielding a return of 43 .5 % from September 2023 00:09:02.259 --> 00:09:10.480 to May 2025, outperforming the S &P 500. And 00:09:10.480 --> 00:09:14.240 in entertainment news, in the latest box office 00:09:14.240 --> 00:09:17.700 update, Ballerina has poised for a strong opening 00:09:17.700 --> 00:09:21.039 weekend, expected to earn between $25 million 00:09:21.039 --> 00:09:26.159 and $27 million. This new spinoff in the John 00:09:26.159 --> 00:09:30.299 Wick franchise features Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, 00:09:30.399 --> 00:09:33.200 a ballerina -turned -assassin seeking vengeance 00:09:33.200 --> 00:09:37.440 for her father's death. While Ballerina outperforms 00:09:37.440 --> 00:09:40.700 the original film, it falls short of recent installments, 00:09:40.799 --> 00:09:44.789 which had higher expectations. Since its debut, 00:09:45.049 --> 00:09:47.629 the franchise has consistently increased its 00:09:47.629 --> 00:09:50.710 opening weekend earnings, with Chapter 4 setting 00:09:50.710 --> 00:09:56.169 a record at $73 million. Well, alrighty folks, 00:09:56.490 --> 00:10:00.330 it's time for the quote of the day. And today, 00:10:00.509 --> 00:10:03.230 our quote comes from the American inventor and 00:10:03.230 --> 00:10:08.769 visionary, Buckminster Fuller. And he said, There's 00:10:08.769 --> 00:10:11.009 nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's 00:10:11.009 --> 00:10:15.320 going to be a butterfly. And that's a wrap for 00:10:15.320 --> 00:10:18.120 this morning. 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