Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, June 9th. You'll be interested
to know. 91 years ago today, in 1934, the world
was introduced to Donald Duck, a character who
would become one of the most beloved figures
in animation history. Making his debut in the
animated short, The wise little hen, Donald Duck,
quickly captured the hearts of audiences with
his distinctive voice and spirited personality.
Over the decades, Donald Duck has starred in
numerous films and television shows, becoming
a symbol of joy and entertainment for generations.
His enduring legacy continues to inspire and
bring laughter to people around the globe. So
now you know. And now. It's time for the weather
report. This morning there's a slight chance
of rain showers and it feels like 58 degrees
with 13 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 816 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 507. It looks like we're in for some mostly
cloudy skies today with a slight chance of rain
showers and a high near 66. accompanied by an
eastern breeze at 8 to 13 miles per hour. Tonight,
expect cloudy conditions with a low around 55
and possibly some patchy fog. For all you beach
runners out there, the first high tide Monday
will be at 11, with the low tide just before
5. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
62 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect patchy fog and thunderstorms
on Tuesday with a high around 72. Wednesday and
Thursday will be sunny and warm, reaching 82
and 86. Nights will be mostly clear with lows
in the 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe
is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in
their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free
crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just
breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop
on by and don't forget to tell them Sunny Morning
sent you. In local news, Massachusetts health
officials are alerting the public to a concerning
cluster of botulism cases linked to Botox injections
at Rodrigo Beauty, located in Milton. Currently,
10 suspected cases are under investigation. Symptoms
of botulism include double or blurred vision,
drooping eyelids, slurred speech, and difficulty
swallowing. Patients who received injections
at this spa between May 1st and June 4th of this
year should immediately contact the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health. The department emphasizes
that while Botox is generally safe, improper
technique or unlicensed providers can increase
risks. Now on to sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder
decisively defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game
2 of the NBA Finals, tying the series at one
game apiece. The Thunder triumphed with a score
of 123 -107, led by league MVP Shai Gilgis -Alexander,
who scored 34 points. Jalen Williams and Chet
Hongren also contributed significantly. with
Williams adding 19 points and Holmgren scoring
15. The Pacers struggled, despite Tyrese Halliburton's
17 points. Game 3 will take place at 8 .30 Eastern
on Wednesday in Indianapolis. In local sports.
Last night at Fenway, the Sox beat the Yankees
11 -7. A thrilling game saw Narvaez launch a
three -run homer in the fifth. while Devers and
Teesee contributed with homers of their own.
Dobbins secured the win, bringing his record
to 3 -1. Despite Judge's two homers, the Yankees
couldn't catch up, and the Sox's record now stands
at 32 -15, maintaining their momentum in the
back bay. Tonight, the Sox face the Tampa Bay
Rays at Fenway for Game 1 of three game series.
Brian Baio, with a 3 .91 earned run average,
pitches against Shane Baz, who holds a 4 .96.
First pitch is at 7 .10, with clear skies and
temperatures around 59 degrees. In top news,
Blake Skull, the CEO of Boom Supersonic, is on
a mission to revive supersonic travel. aiming
to connect New York and Paris in under four hours.
Since the Concorde's retirement in 2003, air
travel has slowed down, but Skoll believes the
technology for ultra -fast flights has always
existed. His vision includes the Overture jet,
which he hopes to have flying by 2029. While
some airlines have shown interest, challenges
remain, including fundraising setbacks and skepticism
about the business model. Nevertheless, Skoll
remains determined, stating, supersonic flight
would obviously be great, and he plans to make
it a reality. In business news, in a recent CNBC
appearance, Strategies' Michael Saylor downplayed
the potential threat of quantum computers and
Bitcoin, asserting that the network will adapt
through software upgrades. Although BlackRock
warns of quantum risks to Bitcoin's encryption,
Saylor claims, it's mainly marketing from people
that want to sell you the next quantum yo -yo
token. Meanwhile, Circle's recent initial public
offering was a success, but the true extent of
stablecoin usage for payments remains uncertain
due to conflicting data. Gemini, founded by the
Winklevoss twins, has also confidentially filed
for an initial public offering with the U .S.
Securities and Exchange Commission. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 3 % over the weekend
to about $106 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to just
under $2 ,500. And Goatseys Maximus is up 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 tech. Artificial intelligence could
be reshaping Wall Street as Alejandro Lopez Lira,
a professor of finance at the University of Florida,
tests AI stock -picking abilities. His experiments
with ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Groke have shown
promising results, with ChatGPT achieving an
average daily return of 0 .38 % from October
2021 to December 2023, demonstrating significant
predictive power. Lopez Lira acknowledges AI's
limitations. noting that it requires human input
for real -time data. Currently, AI models manage
investment accounts on autopilot, with ChatGPT
yielding a return of 43 .5 % from September 2023
to May 2025, outperforming the S &P 500. And
in entertainment news, in the latest box office
update, Ballerina has poised for a strong opening
weekend, expected to earn between $25 million
and $27 million. This new spinoff in the John
Wick franchise features Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro,
a ballerina -turned -assassin seeking vengeance
for her father's death. While Ballerina outperforms
the original film, it falls short of recent installments,
which had higher expectations. Since its debut,
the franchise has consistently increased its
opening weekend earnings, with Chapter 4 setting
a record at $73 million. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American inventor and
visionary, Buckminster Fuller. And he said, There's
nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's
going to be a butterfly. 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.