Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, June 25th. You'll be interested
to know, 58 years ago today, in 1967, the world
witnessed a groundbreaking moment in global communication.
The British Broadcasting Corporation aired Our
World. the first live global satellite television
program. This ambitious broadcast connected 19
countries across five continents, reaching an
estimated audience of 400 million people. A highlight
of the program was the debut performance of All
You Need Is Love by The Beatles, symbolizing
a message of unity and peace. This event showcased
the immense potential of satellite technology
to bring the world together, marking a significant
milestone in media history. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report. This
morning, it's sunny and it feels like 83 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 scattered
showers and thunderstorms between 9 a .m. and
2 p .m., but it should turn mostly sunny later,
with a high near 91 and a light north breeze.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low
of 65. For all you beach runners out there, the
first high tide Wednesday will be at 1145 with
a low tide at 545. The nearshore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 71 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect a slight
chance of rain showers on Thursday with partly
sunny skies and a high near 71. Rain is likely
Thursday night into Saturday, with mostly cloudy
skies and highs around 70. Sunday brings partly
sunny conditions and a high near 76. Nights will
be mostly cloudy, with lows in the 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 Morning sent you. In local
news, on a record hot day, nearly 15 ,000 customers
in Massachusetts experienced power outages on
Tuesday evening. As the temperature soared to
101 degrees, the Massachusetts Emergency Management
Agency reported 14 ,695 customers without power
by 8 .30 p .m. Most outages affected the town
of Middleborough, where officials opened Nichols
Middle School as a cooling center. Meanwhile,
creative social media users shared tips for staying
cool, like placing ice in front of a fan, using
frozen water bottles with damp towels, and blocking
sunlight with tinfoil. Stay hydrated and cool.
Now on to sports. The Boston Celtics have made
a significant move in the offseason, trading
Kristaps Porzingis in a three -team deal with
the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets. In this
transaction, the Celtics will send Porzingis
and a second round pick to the Hawks, while the
Nets acquire Terence Mann and the Hawks' number
22 overall pick. In return, Boston receives Georges
Nying and another second round pick. This trade,
reported by ESPN's Shams Turania, allows the
Celtics to cut their salary by $22 ,500 ,000,
reducing their payroll commitments to $203 million,
though they remain $16 million over the luxury
tax. In local sports, last night in Los Angeles,
the Sox fell to the Angels 3 -2 in a tight 10
-inning battle. Despite strong pitching, a walk
-off two -run homer by Moore sealed their fate.
Adam took the loss, while Herget snagged the
win for the Angels. The Sox's lineup managed
five hits, but couldn't capitalize at Angel Stadium,
leaving Boston at 40 -41, while the Angels improved
to 39 -40, holding their ground at home. Tonight,
the Sox take on the Angels in Anaheim for the
final game of this three -game series. Richard
Fitz will start with an earned run average of
4 .71 up against Yusei Kikuchi, sporting a 3
.01. First pitch is set for 4 .07 under clear
skies and 80 degrees. In top news, job recruiting
site career builder and monster. have filed for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection just months
after their merger in September 2024. Once dominant
during the dot -com boom, both companies struggled
to maintain their influence as competition intensified.
According to court filings from Delaware, the
merged company's assets are estimated between
$50 million and $100 million, while liabilities
range from $100 million to $500 million. Expert
Hatim Rahman emphasizes that you have to continue
to innovate and scale or perish in the competitive
digital landscape. In business news, toy prices
are rising sharply due to new tariffs impacting
the industry, which heavily relies on imports
from China. In May, toy prices surged by a record
2 .2%, far exceeding the overall inflation rate
of Analysts warn that this is just the beginning,
with potential cascading effects on prices and
availability. Isaac Larian, chief executive of
MGA Entertainment, noted, Prices have gone up.
There's no doubt about it. Retailers are adjusting
strategies, focusing on bestsellers, while companies
like Mattel and Hasbro are grappling with economic
uncertainty in job cuts. The reliance on China
remains a critical issue for the sector. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 0 .5 % to about $107
,000. Ethereum is up 2 % to about $2 ,500. And
XRP is up 2 % to $2 .18. Moving on to a more
local vibe. and 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. DJI remains
committed to the United States market despite
the alarming absence of its drones from local
retailers. A recent visit to a Best Buy store
revealed zero DJI drones available for purchase,
with the aisle completely cleared of products.
A store employee cited concerns over U .S.-China
relations as a reason for the lack of stock.
DJI's own U .S. web store also shows no drones
in inventory, and third -party listings on Amazon
are limited. As concerns about tariffs and import
scrutiny grow, DJI may face challenges ahead,
with a possible ban on new products looming.
And in entertainment news, The Karate Kid Part
3 sees Daniel and Mr. Miyagi returning to the
Valley, but the film feels like leftovers from
earlier installments. Director John G. Abelson
envisioned a high -flying adventure set in 16th
century China. but producer Jerry Weintraub disagreed.
Instead, the film features Daniel investing his
college savings into a bonsai tree shop, while
Cobra Kai's Kree steams up with the sinister
Terry Silver to turn Daniel against Miyagi. Critics
noted that the film's violence overshadowed its
heart, leading to a disappointing box office
return of $39 million. Roger Ebert lamented the
exhausted character arcs. indicating it was time
to move on. Well, all righty, folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American poet and essayist, Walt
Whitman. And he said, I hear America singing
the very carols I hear, celebrating the diverse
voices that unite us in harmony. 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.