Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, June 19th. You'll be interested
to know, 160 years ago today, in 1865, Union
troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, announcing
the end of slavery in the state. This momentous
occasion is commemorated annually as Juneteenth.
celebrating freedom and the enduring spirit of
resilience. So now you know. And now it's time
for the weather report. This morning, there's
patchy fog and it feels like 71 degrees with
six 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 patchy
fog early this morning, clearing up to mostly
sunny skies, with a high near 96 in heat index
values reaching 101, along with a light southwest
breeze. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with
isolated showers and thunderstorms, a low around
70, and a slightly stronger breeze at 13 miles
per hour. For all you beach runners out there,
the first low tide Thursday will be just before
noon with a high tide just before 630. The near
-shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather, expect mostly sunny skies Friday with
a high near 83 and west winds. Saturday brings
a high near 86. with a chance of showers at night.
Sunday offers partly sunny skies and a high near
87, with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
Nights will be partly cloudy, with lows around
66 to 73. 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 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
sends you. In local news, the Boston Red Sox
are on the defensive following a report from
Yahoo Sports highlighting alleged dysfunction
within their front office under Chief Baseball
Officer Craig Breslow. This scrutiny intensified
after NBC Sports Boston reported that the team
used artificial intelligence bots for multiple
interview rounds with a baseball operations candidate.
In response, the Red Sox stated they utilize
a tool called HireVue, which allows candidates
to record video responses, but emphasized this
is just one part of the hiring process. Despite
the controversy, the Red Sox have been performing
well on the field, winning nine consecutive games
and holding the third American League wild card
spot. Now on to sports. The Buss family has tentatively
agreed to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to financier
Mark Walter for a record -breaking valuation
of $10 billion. Walter, who has owned a stake
in the team since 2021, is set to enhance his
investment, possibly valuing the team at $12
billion. Genie Buss will continue as governor
after the sale. following her father's legacy
since he acquired the team in 1979. Walter, who
also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, aims to invest
heavily in the Lakers, promising to elevate their
competitiveness in the NBA. Yesterday afternoon
in Seattle, the Sox edged the Mariners 3 -1.
Story's two -run homer and Mayer's solo blast
propelled Boston. while Crochet earned the win,
pitching six strong innings. Ariza's RBI for
Seattle wasn't enough to close the gap, and Weissert
secured the save. Despite only three hits, the
Sox capitalized on their opportunities, marking
a sweet end to the series at T -Mobile Park and
bringing Boston's record to 39 -37. Tomorrow
night, the Sox face the Giants in San Francisco
for Game 1. of a three -game series. Hunter Dobbins,
with a 3 .74 earned run average, takes on Hayden
Birdsong, boasting a 2 .79. First pitch is at
10 .15 Eastern, under clear skies and 66 degrees.
In top news, in a stunning turn of events, Seven
individuals have been indicted for their alleged
involvement in what is now described as the largest
jewelry heist in U .S. history. In July 2022,
a Brinks big rig carrying jewelry valued at up
to $100 million was burglarized at a truck stop
in Grapevine, California. Federal prosecutors
revealed the indictment, detailing a meticulous
plan by the defendants. who are all Los Angeles
-area residents. The heist has left 14 jewelers
facing substantial financial losses. Authorities
have recovered some stolen items, yet much of
the jewelry remains missing as the investigation
continues. In business news, the U .S. housing
market is facing a significant shift, with nearly
500 ,000 more sellers than buyers in April. marking
the largest gap since 2013, according to real
estate brokerage Redfin. Buyers are gaining the
upper hand as sellers reduce prices and offer
concessions like covering closing costs. Though
inventory is finally rising, existing home sales
fell for the second month in a row, hitting the
slowest April pace since 2009. Many buyers are
still priced out. while a mix of life changes
among sellers is driving the increase in inventory,
suggesting potential future price declines. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at $105
,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to just over $2 ,500.
And XRP is unchanged at $2 .16. 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. In a surprising
turn, Microsoft has significantly raised prices
on its Xbox consoles, games, and controllers.
As of today, the base model Xbox Series South
with 512GB of storage now costs $380, up from
$300. The Xbox Series X has seen a $100 increase,
with the top -end 2TB model now priced at $730.
Additionally, new first -party games will launch
at $79 starting this holiday season. While these
price hikes may seem extreme, Microsoft has been
promoting its Xbox Game Pass subscription as
a more affordable gaming option. And in entertainment
news, the United States Supreme Court has officially
rejected a lawsuit against Ed Sheeran regarding
allegations that his hit song, Thinking Out Loud,
infringed on Marvin Gaye's classic track, Let's
Get It On. This decision concludes a lengthy
legal battle initiated by a company that holds
a partial stake in Gay's song. The Supreme Court's
refusal to hear the case allows an earlier ruling
to remain in place, which stated that both songs
share only basic musical building blocks. Although
this lawsuit is over, Sheeran faces another case
concerning the recorded version of Gay's song,
which is still pending. Well, alrighty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American poet and author,
Maya Angelou. And she said, You may not control
all the events that happen to you, but you can
decide not to be reduced by them. 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.