Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, June 13th. You'll be interested
to know, 42 years ago today in 1983, the United
States space probe, Pioneer 10, became the first
human -made object to leave the central solar
system. Launched in 1972, Pioneer 10 journeyed
through the vast expanse of space, crossing the
orbit of Neptune, which at that time was the
outermost planet. This remarkable achievement
marked a significant milestone in space exploration,
showcasing human ingenuity and our relentless
pursuit of knowledge beyond our own celestial
neighborhood. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the weather report. This morning, it's
partly sunny and it feels like 62 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 a mostly sunny
day with a high near 76 and a light northeast
breeze. Tonight, there's a chance of rain showers
after midnight with mostly cloudy skies and a
low around 58. For all you beach runners out
there, the first low tide Friday will be at 730
with a high tide at 145. The near shore buoy
at Cape Cod Bay reads 62 degrees for the water
temperature. Looking ahead in the weather, expect
mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers
Saturday, highs near 64 and lows around 54. Sunday
and Monday remain similar, with highs reaching
70 and lows in the upper 50s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
Café and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El
Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard,
this café 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 mornings send you. In local news, Massachusetts
is projected to generate nearly $3 billion from
its surtax on household income exceeding $1 million.
This estimate, shared by state budget official
Matthew Gorskowicz, is more than double previous
forecasts. The Department of Revenue reported
collections of nearly $2 .6 billion from the
surtax between July 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025.
With May and June numbers expected to boost this
total, Gorskowicz anticipates fiscal 2025 collections
could reach $3 billion. Revenue from the surtax
is constitutionally earmarked for education and
transportation, allowing for additional spending
outside the traditional budget process. Now on
to sports. In an exhilarating Game 4 of the Stanley
Cup Final, The Edmonton Oilers rallied from a
three -goal deficit to secure a thrilling 5 -4
overtime victory against the Florida Panthers.
With just 19 seconds left in regulation, Sam
Reinhart tied the game, but Leon Dreisaitl's
overtime goal at 11 -18 evened the series at
two wins each. This marked Dreisaitl's fourth
overtime goal of the postseason, setting a new
NHL record. Calvin Pickard, stepping in for Stuart
Skinner, made 23 saves, helping the Oilers become
only the seventh team in history to overcome
such a deficit in the Stanley Cup final. In local
sports. Tonight at Fenway, the Sox face the Yankees
in game one of a three -game series. Carrot Crochet
takes the mound for Boston, sporting a 2 .35.
earned run average and 2 -0 record. Opposing
him is Ryan Yarbrough with a 3 .41. See you at
Friendly Fenway under clear skies and 69 degrees.
In top news, you may not be getting enough iron,
which could significantly impact your health.
A recent review published in The Lancet Hematology
reports that iron deficiency affects one in three
women. making it the most common nutrient deficiency
globally. Iron is crucial for producing hemoglobin,
supporting energy, brain development, and a healthy
immune system. Many people do not consume enough
iron -rich foods, and even when they do, absorption
can vary. Common signs of deficiency include
tiredness and pale skin. To combat this, consider
incorporating more iron -rich foods into your
diet. and consult your doctor if you experience
unusual fatigue or symptoms. In business news,
Tesla's Robotaxi service is set to begin a trial
period in Austin, Texas, by the end of the month,
utilizing Level 2 autonomous driving, which still
requires human supervision. The service will
operate a fleet of Tesla Model Lays geofenced
to a limited downtown area. Concerns are rising
as Tesla seeks to prevent public access to trial
records. With Elon Musk's previous challenges
in achieving full self -driving capabilities,
safety remains a significant issue. The trial
will start with 10 vehicles, gradually expanding
to thousands if deemed smoothly. Meanwhile, competitors
like Waymo and Amazon's Zoox are already testing
their services. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
down 1 % for the week to about $104 ,000. Ethereum
is up 1 % to just over $2 ,500. And XRP is down
5 % to $2 .12. 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.
Tesla's Robotaxi service is set to begin a trial
period in Austin, Texas, by the end of the month,
utilizing level 2 autonomous driving, which still
requires human supervision. The service will
operate a fleet of Tesla Model Ys geofenced to
a limited downtown area. Concerns arising as
Tesla seeks to prevent public access to trial
records. With Elon Musk's previous challenges
in achieving full self -driving capabilities,
safety remains a significant issue. The trial
will start with 10 vehicles, gradually expanding
to thousands if deemed smoothly. Meanwhile, competitors
like Waymo and Amazon's Zoox are already testing
their services. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
down 1 % for the week to about $104 ,000. Ethereum
is up 1 % to just over $2 ,500. And XRP is down
5 % to $2 .12. And in entertainment news. A significant
battle is unfolding as Disney and Universal have
sued Midjourney, an emerging artificial intelligence
startup, for copyright infringement. This marks
the first major lawsuit of its kind targeting
the use of studios' intellectual property to
train AI models. The lawsuit claims Midjourney
is exploiting Disney's and Universal's creative
work through unauthorized image generation. This
moment reflects heightened tensions between legacy
media and AI firms as Hollywood seeks compensation
in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Experts
suggest this action could redefine expectations
for non -AI platforms and the future of content
creation in the entertainment industry. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today... Our quote comes from the American
inventor and visionary, Thomas Jefferson. And
he said, I like the dreams of the future better
than the history of the past. 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.