Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, June 17th. You'll be interested
to know, 140 years ago today, in 1885, the Statue
of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor. This monumental
gift from the people of France to the United
States symbolizes freedom and democracy. Designed
by French sculptor Frederick Auguste Bartholdi,
the statue was shipped in over 200 crates containing
350 individual pieces. Upon its arrival, it was
reassembled on Bedloe's Island, now known as
Liberty Island, and was dedicated the following
year. Since then, the Statue of Liberty has stood
as a beacon of hope and opportunity, welcoming
millions of immigrants and visitors to the United
States. So now you know. And now, it's time for
the weather report. This morning, there's a chance
of rain showers, 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 some patchy
fog and a chance of rain showers before 7 a .m.
followed by cloudy skies with a high near 69
and an east wind at 7. Tonight, expect more cloudy
skies, a low of 63 and light winds. For all you
beach runners out there, the first low tide Tuesday
will be at 1030 with a high tide at 445. The
near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 63 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect a chance of rain showers on Wednesday
with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 83.
Thursday brings mostly sunny weather with highs
near 92. The weekend looks mostly sunny too with
highs near 83 and a slight chance of rain Saturday
night. Nights will be partly cloudy with lows
in the mid -60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, this
year Martha's Vineyard is proudly celebrating
the 50th anniversary of the iconic film Jaws,
a movie that revolutionized summer blockbusters
and showcased the beauty of this New England
gem. Filmed almost entirely on the island in
1974, the tale of Amity Island has become deeply
intertwined with local lore. Festivities kick
off on June 20th with a free screening of Jaws
at 50, The Definitive Inside Story at the Martha's
Vineyard Performing Arts Center. The museum is
also hosting Amity Homecoming Weekend from June
19th to June 23rd, featuring exclusive talks
and a major exhibition titled Jaws at 50 at Deeper
Dive. Now on to sports. Shohei Ohtani made his
highly anticipated pitching debut for the Los
Angeles Dodgers against the San Diego Padres
on Monday night. After months of observation,
Ohtani stepped onto the mound for the first time
since his September 2023 Tommy John surgery.
In a brief outing lasting just one inning, he
threw 28 pitches, allowing one run on two bits.
Although he reached 100 miles per hour with his
fastball, his command was shaky, missing the
zone 12 times. Despite this, the moment marked
a significant milestone in his return, showcasing
his resilience and talent. Manager Dave Roberts
called Otani a unicorn for his unique abilities.
In local sports. Last night in Seattle, the Sox
blanked the Mariners 2 -zip. Lucas Giolito was
brilliant, striking out 10 over 6 innings for
the win, and Aroldis Chapman closed it out for
the save. Ronan Anthony smashed his first Major
League homer, a 391 -foot shot in the first,
while Toro added another run in the third, reaching
on an infield single. The Sox now stand at 38
-36, while Seattle drops to 36 -36. Tonight,
the Sox face the Mariners in Seattle for Game
2 of this three -game series. Walker Buehler,
with a 6 .01 earned run average, takes on Brian
Wu, who boasts the 3 .39. First pitch is at 9
.40, and expect a pleasant evening at T -Mobile
Park with clear skies and 71 degrees. In top
news... Airlines may not want you to know that
they have sold your flight data to the Department
of Homeland Security. A contract obtained by
404 Media reveals that a data broker owned by
major airlines such as Delta, American Airlines,
and United sold detailed passenger information
to Customs and Border Protection. This data includes
passenger names, flight itineraries, and financial
details. Senator Ron Wyden criticized this practice,
stating that it allows airlines to sell Americans
sensitive information without proper oversight.
The contract runs from June 20, 2024 to 2029,
raising alarm among civil liberties experts.
In business news, Justin Sun is taking his cryptocurrency
company public with reported assistance from
Eric Trump. The company, to be named Tron Incorporated,
plans to go public in the United States through
a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment, a Nasdaq
-listed firm. SRM has raised $100 million from
a private investor for Tron tokens, with the
deal potentially valued at up to $210 million.
Eric Trump is expected to assume a role at the
new company, enhancing ties between Sun and the
Trump family, which have previously collaborated
in the crypto space. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 1 % to about $107 ,000. Ethereum is up
1 % to just under $2 ,600. And XRP is up 0 .5
% to $2 .24. 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. OpenAI has secured a significant
contract worth $200 million from the Defense
Department to develop prototype Frontier artificial
intelligence capabilities. This partnership aims
to tackle national security challenges in both
warfighting and enterprise domains, according
to a Pentagon announcement. Most work will take
place in the Washington, D .C. area, with a completion
target of July 2026. As technology firms, including
OpenAI, shift towards defense collaborations,
the U .S. government seeks advanced technology
to maintain an edge over competitors like China.
OpenAI has also made strategic hires to bolster
its national security initiatives. And in entertainment
news, Apple fans at the iconic Fifth Avenue store
in New York experienced an unexpected delight
this week. Following a panel discussion on the
hit series Severance, Apple CEO Tim Cook and
actor Brad Pitt took the stage to promote the
upcoming Apple original film, F1 The Movie Pitt,
who stars in the film, described it as the most
visceral racing film ever made. The film, hitting
theaters and IMAX screens on June 27th, captures
thrilling high -speed action using advanced iPhone
camera technology. Meanwhile, both seasons of
Severance are now streaming on Apple TV +, which
is available for $9 per month. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American inventor
and businessman, Thomas Edison. And he said,
the value of an idea lies in the using of it.
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.