WEBVTT 00:00:01.459 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.360 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.060 --> 00:00:13.419 and it's Thursday, June 19th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.419 --> 00:00:18.839 to know, 160 years ago today, in 1865, Union 00:00:18.839 --> 00:00:21.620 troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, announcing 00:00:21.620 --> 00:00:25.339 the end of slavery in the state. This momentous 00:00:25.339 --> 00:00:28.679 occasion is commemorated annually as Juneteenth. 00:00:29.070 --> 00:00:32.030 celebrating freedom and the enduring spirit of 00:00:32.030 --> 00:00:37.649 resilience. So now you know. And now it's time 00:00:37.649 --> 00:00:43.009 for the weather report. This morning, there's 00:00:43.009 --> 00:00:46.929 patchy fog and it feels like 71 degrees with 00:00:46.929 --> 00:00:50.929 six mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:00:50.929 --> 00:00:54.149 place at 816 and it will rise again tomorrow 00:00:54.149 --> 00:00:58.590 at 507. It looks like we're in for some patchy 00:00:58.590 --> 00:01:01.350 fog early this morning, clearing up to mostly 00:01:01.350 --> 00:01:05.310 sunny skies, with a high near 96 in heat index 00:01:05.310 --> 00:01:09.170 values reaching 101, along with a light southwest 00:01:09.170 --> 00:01:14.689 breeze. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with 00:01:14.689 --> 00:01:17.909 isolated showers and thunderstorms, a low around 00:01:17.909 --> 00:01:21.670 70, and a slightly stronger breeze at 13 miles 00:01:21.670 --> 00:01:24.879 per hour. For all you beach runners out there, 00:01:25.000 --> 00:01:28.079 the first low tide Thursday will be just before 00:01:28.079 --> 00:01:32.980 noon with a high tide just before 630. The near 00:01:32.980 --> 00:01:36.920 -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees 00:01:36.920 --> 00:01:41.260 for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the 00:01:41.260 --> 00:01:45.739 weather, expect mostly sunny skies Friday with 00:01:45.739 --> 00:01:50.319 a high near 83 and west winds. Saturday brings 00:01:50.319 --> 00:01:53.909 a high near 86. with a chance of showers at night. 00:01:54.709 --> 00:01:58.370 Sunday offers partly sunny skies and a high near 00:01:58.370 --> 00:02:01.629 87, with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. 00:02:02.209 --> 00:02:05.049 Nights will be partly cloudy, with lows around 00:02:05.049 --> 00:02:11.189 66 to 73. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast 00:02:11.189 --> 00:02:14.409 is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries 00:02:14.409 --> 00:02:18.349 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:18.569 --> 00:02:21.849 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:21.849 --> 00:02:26.090 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:26.090 --> 00:02:29.490 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:29.490 --> 00:02:33.330 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:33.330 --> 00:02:35.650 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:35.990 --> 00:02:40.389 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:40.389 --> 00:02:43.689 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny Morning 00:02:43.689 --> 00:02:49.770 sends you. In local news, the Boston Red Sox 00:02:49.770 --> 00:02:52.849 are on the defensive following a report from 00:02:52.849 --> 00:02:55.909 Yahoo Sports highlighting alleged dysfunction 00:02:55.909 --> 00:02:58.969 within their front office under Chief Baseball 00:02:58.969 --> 00:03:03.330 Officer Craig Breslow. This scrutiny intensified 00:03:03.330 --> 00:03:07.169 after NBC Sports Boston reported that the team 00:03:07.169 --> 00:03:10.289 used artificial intelligence bots for multiple 00:03:10.289 --> 00:03:13.150 interview rounds with a baseball operations candidate. 00:03:14.090 --> 00:03:17.150 In response, the Red Sox stated they utilize 00:03:17.150 --> 00:03:20.270 a tool called HireVue, which allows candidates 00:03:20.270 --> 00:03:23.710 to record video responses, but emphasized this 00:03:23.710 --> 00:03:27.689 is just one part of the hiring process. Despite 00:03:27.689 --> 00:03:30.270 the controversy, the Red Sox have been performing 00:03:30.270 --> 00:03:33.389 well on the field, winning nine consecutive games 00:03:33.389 --> 00:03:36.270 and holding the third American League wild card 00:03:36.270 --> 00:03:46.360 spot. Now on to sports. The Buss family has tentatively 00:03:46.360 --> 00:03:49.740 agreed to sell the Los Angeles Lakers to financier 00:03:49.740 --> 00:03:52.379 Mark Walter for a record -breaking valuation 00:03:52.379 --> 00:03:57.139 of $10 billion. Walter, who has owned a stake 00:03:57.139 --> 00:04:00.620 in the team since 2021, is set to enhance his 00:04:00.620 --> 00:04:03.819 investment, possibly valuing the team at $12 00:04:03.819 --> 00:04:07.919 billion. Genie Buss will continue as governor 00:04:07.919 --> 00:04:10.639 after the sale. following her father's legacy 00:04:10.639 --> 00:04:16.199 since he acquired the team in 1979. Walter, who 00:04:16.199 --> 00:04:19.420 also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, aims to invest 00:04:19.420 --> 00:04:22.480 heavily in the Lakers, promising to elevate their 00:04:22.480 --> 00:04:28.660 competitiveness in the NBA. Yesterday afternoon 00:04:28.660 --> 00:04:31.879 in Seattle, the Sox edged the Mariners 3 -1. 00:04:33.259 --> 00:04:36.279 Story's two -run homer and Mayer's solo blast 00:04:36.279 --> 00:04:39.370 propelled Boston. while Crochet earned the win, 00:04:39.569 --> 00:04:44.529 pitching six strong innings. Ariza's RBI for 00:04:44.529 --> 00:04:47.910 Seattle wasn't enough to close the gap, and Weissert 00:04:47.910 --> 00:04:51.930 secured the save. Despite only three hits, the 00:04:51.930 --> 00:04:55.009 Sox capitalized on their opportunities, marking 00:04:55.009 --> 00:04:58.209 a sweet end to the series at T -Mobile Park and 00:04:58.209 --> 00:05:02.750 bringing Boston's record to 39 -37. Tomorrow 00:05:02.750 --> 00:05:05.550 night, the Sox face the Giants in San Francisco 00:05:05.550 --> 00:05:10.220 for Game 1. of a three -game series. Hunter Dobbins, 00:05:10.379 --> 00:05:14.879 with a 3 .74 earned run average, takes on Hayden 00:05:14.879 --> 00:05:20.040 Birdsong, boasting a 2 .79. First pitch is at 00:05:20.040 --> 00:05:24.620 10 .15 Eastern, under clear skies and 66 degrees. 00:05:26.500 --> 00:05:31.120 In top news, in a stunning turn of events, Seven 00:05:31.120 --> 00:05:33.579 individuals have been indicted for their alleged 00:05:33.579 --> 00:05:37.000 involvement in what is now described as the largest 00:05:37.000 --> 00:05:41.459 jewelry heist in U .S. history. In July 2022, 00:05:42.040 --> 00:05:45.120 a Brinks big rig carrying jewelry valued at up 00:05:45.120 --> 00:05:49.100 to $100 million was burglarized at a truck stop 00:05:49.100 --> 00:05:52.759 in Grapevine, California. Federal prosecutors 00:05:52.759 --> 00:05:56.199 revealed the indictment, detailing a meticulous 00:05:56.199 --> 00:05:59.379 plan by the defendants. who are all Los Angeles 00:05:59.379 --> 00:06:03.579 -area residents. The heist has left 14 jewelers 00:06:03.579 --> 00:06:07.779 facing substantial financial losses. Authorities 00:06:07.779 --> 00:06:10.560 have recovered some stolen items, yet much of 00:06:10.560 --> 00:06:13.279 the jewelry remains missing as the investigation 00:06:13.279 --> 00:06:19.620 continues. In business news, the U .S. housing 00:06:19.620 --> 00:06:22.959 market is facing a significant shift, with nearly 00:06:22.959 --> 00:06:26.949 500 ,000 more sellers than buyers in April. marking 00:06:26.949 --> 00:06:30.449 the largest gap since 2013, according to real 00:06:30.449 --> 00:06:34.110 estate brokerage Redfin. Buyers are gaining the 00:06:34.110 --> 00:06:37.209 upper hand as sellers reduce prices and offer 00:06:37.209 --> 00:06:41.029 concessions like covering closing costs. Though 00:06:41.029 --> 00:06:44.170 inventory is finally rising, existing home sales 00:06:44.170 --> 00:06:46.889 fell for the second month in a row, hitting the 00:06:46.889 --> 00:06:51.810 slowest April pace since 2009. Many buyers are 00:06:51.810 --> 00:06:54.600 still priced out. while a mix of life changes 00:06:54.600 --> 00:06:57.540 among sellers is driving the increase in inventory, 00:06:57.899 --> 00:07:01.980 suggesting potential future price declines. In 00:07:01.980 --> 00:07:07.319 crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at $105 00:07:07.319 --> 00:07:13.300 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to just over $2 ,500. 00:07:14.199 --> 00:07:21.459 And XRP is unchanged at $2 .16. Moving on to 00:07:21.459 --> 00:07:25.139 a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:25.139 --> 00:07:28.100 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:28.100 --> 00:07:30.980 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:07:30.980 --> 00:07:35.360 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:35.360 --> 00:07:38.819 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:38.819 --> 00:07:42.259 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:42.259 --> 00:07:45.620 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:45.620 --> 00:07:49.079 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:49.079 --> 00:07:53.189 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:07:53.189 --> 00:07:57.350 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:07:57.550 --> 00:08:01.490 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:01.490 --> 00:08:05.889 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:05.990 --> 00:08:11.149 back to the show. Let's talk tech. In a surprising 00:08:11.149 --> 00:08:14.110 turn, Microsoft has significantly raised prices 00:08:14.110 --> 00:08:18.050 on its Xbox consoles, games, and controllers. 00:08:19.439 --> 00:08:22.639 As of today, the base model Xbox Series South 00:08:22.639 --> 00:08:28.879 with 512GB of storage now costs $380, up from 00:08:28.879 --> 00:08:34.100 $300. The Xbox Series X has seen a $100 increase, 00:08:34.480 --> 00:08:39.080 with the top -end 2TB model now priced at $730. 00:08:40.700 --> 00:08:43.620 Additionally, new first -party games will launch 00:08:43.620 --> 00:08:47.940 at $79 starting this holiday season. While these 00:08:47.940 --> 00:08:50.960 price hikes may seem extreme, Microsoft has been 00:08:50.960 --> 00:08:53.799 promoting its Xbox Game Pass subscription as 00:08:53.799 --> 00:08:59.759 a more affordable gaming option. And in entertainment 00:08:59.759 --> 00:09:03.820 news, the United States Supreme Court has officially 00:09:03.820 --> 00:09:07.299 rejected a lawsuit against Ed Sheeran regarding 00:09:07.299 --> 00:09:10.360 allegations that his hit song, Thinking Out Loud, 00:09:10.639 --> 00:09:14.340 infringed on Marvin Gaye's classic track, Let's 00:09:14.340 --> 00:09:17.789 Get It On. This decision concludes a lengthy 00:09:17.789 --> 00:09:20.750 legal battle initiated by a company that holds 00:09:20.750 --> 00:09:24.909 a partial stake in Gay's song. The Supreme Court's 00:09:24.909 --> 00:09:27.769 refusal to hear the case allows an earlier ruling 00:09:27.769 --> 00:09:30.970 to remain in place, which stated that both songs 00:09:30.970 --> 00:09:35.090 share only basic musical building blocks. Although 00:09:35.090 --> 00:09:38.370 this lawsuit is over, Sheeran faces another case 00:09:38.370 --> 00:09:41.289 concerning the recorded version of Gay's song, 00:09:41.450 --> 00:09:45.309 which is still pending. Well, alrighty, folks. 00:09:45.799 --> 00:09:49.399 It's time for the quote of the day. And today, 00:09:49.559 --> 00:09:52.399 our quote comes from the American poet and author, 00:09:52.580 --> 00:09:57.980 Maya Angelou. And she said, You may not control 00:09:57.980 --> 00:10:00.539 all the events that happen to you, but you can 00:10:00.539 --> 00:10:04.799 decide not to be reduced by them. And that's 00:10:04.799 --> 00:10:07.860 a wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:10:07.860 --> 00:10:12.000 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating 00:10:12.000 --> 00:10:15.100 aerial videos. with local news and the weather 00:10:15.100 --> 00:10:18.759 reports. Have an amazing day, my good friends. 00:10:18.919 --> 00:10:21.659 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of 00:10:21.659 --> 00:10:23.080 Sunny Mornings in Boston.