Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, June 24th. You'll be interested
to know, 528 years ago today, in 1497, the Italian
explorer John Cabot, sailing under the English
flag, made landfall on the coast of North America,
likely in present -day Newfoundland. This historic
voyage marked the first European exploration
of the region since the Norse expedition centuries
earlier. Cabot's journey opened the door for
future exploration and eventual settlement, laying
the foundation for the rich tapestry of cultures
and histories that would flourish in North America.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's sunny and it feels
like 78 degrees with 9 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 scorching day with plenty of sunshine
and a high around 102, feeling like 107 with
the heat index accompanied by a light west wind.
Tonight. Expect mostly clear skies, a low of
79, and a gentle breeze. For all you beach runners
out there, the first high tide Tuesday will be
at 1045, with a low tide at 445. The nearshore
gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 68 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect a slight chance of rain showers on Wednesday
afternoon. with mostly sunny skies and a high
near 90. Rain chances continue with mostly cloudy
skies and highs in the low 70s through Saturday,
with lows in the low 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
Cafe 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 mornings send you. In local news. In Boston,
the paper store is set to close its West Roxbury
location this week, marking the end of an era
that spanned more than 20 years. Situated at
1804 Center Street in the Roach Brothers Plaza,
a store employee confirmed the closure, although
no specific reason was provided. The paper store
originally opened in the early 2000s after relocating
to the plaza. Despite this closure, the chain
is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a significant
modernization effort, and it continues to expand
with new locations, including its first store
in Illinois. Now on to sports. The Athletics
celebrated a significant milestone on Monday,
marking the groundbreaking for their $1 .8 billion
ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip. The site, covering
nine acres of a 35 -acre area, will accommodate
33 ,000 fans. Athletics owner John Fisher emphasized
the long journey to this point, saying these
things take so long to actually make happen.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred
expressed excitement about adding the athletics
to Las Vegas' vibrant sports scene. The stadium,
expected to be completed in 32 months, aims to
provide a luxury experience with numerous suites
and amenities. In local sports, last night in
Anaheim, the Sox dropped a tough one to the Angels,
losing 9 -5. Carrot Whitlock took the loss, giving
up six runs. Nathaniel Lowe's 280 -foot homer
helped seal the win for Los Angeles, and Story's
solo shot in the sixth added some life, but it
wasn't enough. The Sox now stand at 40 -40, while
the Angels improve to 38 -40. It was a tough
night for Boston at Angel Stadium. Tonight, the
Sox face the Angels in Anaheim for Game 2 of
this three -game series. Garrett Crochet, boasting
a 2 .20 earned run average, goes head -to -head
with Tyler Anderson, who has a 4 .56. First pitch
is at 938, with clear skies and a warm 77 degrees.
In top news, hotel owners in Los Angeles are
in open revolt against the city's new $30 an
hour minimum wage, which is set to be the highest
in the country. The city council voted last month
to gradually increase wages for hotel staff until
2028. Despite upcoming major sporting events,
hotel owners are concerned about the financial
strain, citing a decrease in foreign visitors
and rising labor costs. Many are canceling renovations
and scaling back services. The local hotel union
argues that higher wages are necessary for workers
to afford living in Los Angeles, where rental
costs are significantly higher than the national
average. In business news, Tesla's initial rollout
of robotaxi driverless vehicles has sparked a
significant rally, boosting Elon Musk's net worth
by $17 billion. Shares of Tesla surged 9%, or
$29, hitting a three -week high of over $350.
Musk, who holds a 13 % stake in Tesla, plus an
additional 9%, extended his lead as the world's
wealthiest person, outpacing Oracle chairman
Larry Ellison by more than $175 billion. The
launch featured 10 to 20 model Y vehicles, impressing
investors despite ongoing skepticism surrounding
Tesla's driverless initiatives. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 1 % to $105 ,000. Ethereum is
down half a percent to just over $2 ,400. And
XRP is down 1 % to $2 .15. 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 and
Johnny Ives' first artificial intelligence device
will not be a wearable or in -ear product, according
to recent court filings. Leaders from I .O.,
the consumer hardware team acquired by OpenAI
for $6 .5 billion, revealed that this device
is still at least a year away from being available
for sale, not shipping until at least 2026. The
prototype's design remains unfinished. Additionally,
OpenAI had to remove references to the I .O.
brand due to a trademark lawsuit from another
startup called I .O., which claims OpenAI infringed
on its trademark rights. And in entertainment
news... Pixar has experienced its worst opening
weekend in history with Elio, the studio's latest
animated feature. Released on June 20th, the
film earns just $21 million in North America
and $14 million overseas. This disappointing
performance marks a troubling low for the studio
behind beloved films like Toy Story and Finding
Nemo. Despite receiving positive reviews, and
an A Cinema score, Helios struggled to attract
audiences in a competitive market. With production
costs estimated at $150 million, the film must
rebound quickly to avoid becoming a costly misfire
for Pixar and its parent company, Disney. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the British
novelist and playwright, George Bernard Shaw.
And he said, 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.