Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, June 20th. You'll be interested
to know, 243 years ago today, in 1782, the United
States Congress approved the Great Seal of the
United States, featuring the emblem of the bald
eagle. This iconic symbol represents the nation's
sovereignty and strength, embodying the ideals
of freedom and democracy that continue to inspire
people around the world. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the weather report. This morning,
it's mostly sunny and it feels like 69 degrees
with 19 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 sunny
Friday with temperatures reaching around 84 and
a breezy west wind blowing at 12 to 23 miles
per hour with gusts up to 41. Tonight, expect
mostly clear skies, a low of 67 and light winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
high tide Friday will be at 645 with a low tide
at 1. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
64 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather, expect mostly sunny skies
Saturday with a high near 85. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms arrives Saturday night with
a low around 68. Sunday brings a chance of rain
before 2 p .m. with partly sunny skies and a
high near 86. Monday is also mostly sunny with
a high near 91. Tuesday stays sunny, reaching
near 96. Nights will be partly cloudy with lows
around 74. 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
sent you. In local news, Karen Reed emerged from
court a free woman after three years and two
trials concerning the death of her boyfriend,
Boston police officer John O 'Keefe. Prosecutors
accused Reed of hitting O 'Keefe with her sport
utility vehicle and leaving him to die in a blizzard,
charging her with serious offenses. However,
her defense portrayed a narrative of police misconduct.
suggesting a cover -up by O 'Keeffe's colleagues.
Although convicted of drunken driving, she now
faces a wrongful death lawsuit from O 'Keeffe's
family. Reactions to the verdict remain mixed,
with many expressing disappointment over the
outcome and the investigation's integrity. Now
on to sports. In a thrilling twist, the Indiana
Pacers triumphed over the Oklahoma City Thunder,
winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals, 108 -91, and
forcing the first Game 7 since 2016. Playing
with a calf injury, star point guard Tyrese Halliburton
contributed 14 points, while Andrew Nempard shined
with 17. The Pacers, showcasing their resilience,
outscored the Thunder by 21 in the second quarter.
Despite a promising performance earlier in the
playoffs, Oklahoma City struggled, committing
12 turnovers before halftime. Game seven is set
for Sunday in Oklahoma City in local sports.
Tonight in San Francisco, the Sox face the Giants
in game one of a three -game series. Hunter Dobbins
takes the mound for Boston with a 3 .74 earned
run average and a 4 -1 record. Hayden Birdsong
counters for the Giants. First pitch is at 10
-15. In top news, Amazon's chief executive officer,
Andy Jassy, warned employees that artificial
intelligence will likely replace many jobs within
the next few years. In a recent memo, Jassy outlined
that Amazon is already utilizing over 1 ,000
generative AI services to enhance its operations.
This includes improving delivery speed in warehouses
and enhancing customer service chatbots. He emphasized
that as AI continues to evolve, fewer human employees
will be needed. While some workers expressed
concerns about job security and the reliability
of AI, Jassy encouraged staff to embrace the
technology to remain competitive. Amazon plans
to invest heavily in AI, allocating approximately
$105 billion this year. In business news, Meta
recently attempted to acquire Safe Superintelligence,
the artificial intelligence startup founded by
OpenAI co -founder Ilya Sutskever. valued at
$32 billion. When Sutzgever declined the offer,
Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg shifted his focus
to hiring the startup CEO, Daniel Gross, along
with former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman. This move
is part of Zuckerberg's broader strategy to enhance
Meta's artificial intelligence team amid a competitive
talent landscape. Meta plans to take a stake
in Gross and Friedman's venture fund. while developing
products under Scale AI founder Alexander Wang.
Further details are expected in the coming weeks.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % for the
week to about $105 ,000. Ethereum is down 2 %
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 science. SpaceX's massive starship
rocket, which aims to send humans to Mars, suffered
a catastrophic failure. and exploded during a
routine test in Texas shortly after 11 p .m.
on Wednesday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
SpaceX described the incident as a major anomaly,
occurring during its 10th flight test. Elon Musk,
who founded SpaceX with the goal of making humanity
a multiplanetary species, remarked on social
media that it was just a scratch. Despite several
setbacks, including three failed test flights
this year, SpaceX is racing to prepare Starship
for a potential Mars mission next year. And in
entertainment news, Happy Gilmore 2 is set to
tee off on Netflix on July 25th, bringing back
the beloved character nearly 30 years after the
original film's release. This sequel follows
a retired Happy Gilmore. portrayed by Adam Sandler
as he returns to the golf course to raise funds
for his daughter's ballet education, which costs
$75 ,000 a year. Returning stars include Christopher
McDonald and Julie Bowen, alongside newcomers
Travis Kelsey and Bad Bunny. Fans can look forward
to a heartfelt story filled with humor, nostalgia,
and a mix of new and familiar faces. Well, all
righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
author and motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar.
And he said, It's not how far you fall, but how
high you bounce. That counts. 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.