Get ready for a brand-new way to start your day! Coming soon to your podcast lineup, "Sunny Mornings Boston”, your ultimate daily news companion. We're here to make your mornings brighter, and here's how.
Every morning, we've got your back with the freshest updates on local and national news, weather forecasts, tide information, surf reports, upcoming events, and the latest sports buzz. Our mission is ...
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May 20, 2024 SE02:EP103 In today's episode, we start with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a mostly sunny day with a high near 64 degrees, followed by warmer temperatures, reaching 89 degrees on Wednesday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Monday. In local news, we celebrate Rafael Devers tying a Red Sox record by homering in five consecutive games, putting him in reach of breaking the MLB record. In sports, NFL owners are considering rule changes to allow private equity firms and institutional investors to hold minority stakes in teams. We recap last night's Red Sox win over the Cardinals and preview tonight's Red Sox game. We also cover top news, including the health benefits of HIIT and strength training. This week in business, markets are closely watching Nvidia's earnings report. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In tech, Apple and OpenAI are reportedly preparing a significant announcement for Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), focusing on integrating advanced AI capabilities into Apple's ecosystem. Finally, in entertainment, Jimmy Kimmel will moderate a conversation with President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama next month. @sunnymorningspodcast
May 17, 2024 SE02:EP102 In today's episode, we start with the weather in Boston, with a partly sunny day expected and a high near 66 degrees. This weekend will be partly sunny with a slight chance of showers on Saturday. Next, we highlight the first trailer release for "It Ends with Us," a Boston-set romantic drama starring Blake Lively, based on Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel. In sports, we recap Caitlin Clark's challenging home debut for the Indiana Fever, overshadowed by Breanna Stewart's MVP performance for the New York Liberty. We also recap last night's Red Sox loss to the Rays and preview tonight's matchups with the Red Sox and Bruins. In top news, we discuss the Justice Department's uncovering of a major identity theft scheme involving North Korean IT workers stealing American identities to secure remote tech jobs. Comcast launches a new streaming service bundle, Stream-Saver, to counter declining subscriber numbers. In tech, we delve into a deep-fake scam that cost British engineering giant Arup $25 million. Finally, in entertainment, Francis Ford Coppola’s "Megalopolis" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. @sunnymorningspodcast
May 16, 2024 SE02:EP101 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, with a chance of showers and mostly cloudy skies expected, with a high near 64 degrees. This weekend will be mostly cloudy with highs in the low 60s and a chance of showers on Sunday. In local news, we highlight the Boston Pops' celebration of the 50th Anniversary of its Fireworks Spectacular on July 4th, featuring Broadway star Kelli O'Hara. In sports, we discuss the University of Southern California's nearly $20 million spending on Lincoln Riley during his first season as head football coach. We recap last night's Red Sox loss to the Rays and the Celtics' win over the Cavaliers, and preview tonight's Red Sox game. We also cover top news, including Berkshire Hathaway's significant portfolio changes in the first quarter, such as exiting its position in HP and increasing its investment in Liberty SiriusXM. In business, Soros Fund Management sold its entire stake in New York Community Bank amid financial struggles. In science, we delve into the fascinating role of dopamine in driving us to undertake difficult tasks. Finally, in entertainment, we share details about Netflix's $150 million deal to air two exciting NFL games on Christmas Day.
May 15, 2024 SE02:EP100 In today's episode, we start with the weather forecast for Boston, predicting a mostly cloudy day with a high near 74 degrees and a slight chance of showers after 10 am. Showers are likely Tuesday night and continue through Friday, with cooler temperatures expected Thursday and Friday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Wednesday. Next, we highlight local news, reminding Massachusetts residents that the deadline to claim unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 is approaching. In sports, we discuss the rising NFL quarterback market, with potential new contracts exceeding $50 million a year. We recap last night's Red Sox and Bruins wins and preview tonight's Red Sox and Celtics games. We also cover top news, including Fitch Ratings' report that homes in 90% of major U.S. metropolitan areas are currently overvalued. In business, we explore US digital bank Chime's new financial product, My-Pay, which allows customers early access to their wages. In tech, Google is set to enhance its Gemini 1.5 Pro AI model by doubling its context window to 2 million tokens, expanding its data processing capacity. Finally, in entertainment, "Only Murders in the Building" returns for its fourth season, taking the trio to Los Angeles and welcoming new cast members like Meryl Streep.
May 14, 2024 SE02:EP099 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a mostly sunny day with a high near 79 degrees and a slight chance of showers tonight. We also provide a look ahead at the rest of the week, including cloudy skies and a chance of showers from Wednesday through Saturday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Tuesday. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's upcoming trip to Italy and the Vatican City for a climate summit and business meetings. We also explore the world of sports, discussing Jared Goff's substantial contract extension with the Detroit Lions and the team's confidence in his leadership. We recap last night's Red Sox loss to the Rays and the Celtics' victory over the Cavaliers, and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox and Bruins. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the massive liquidation of dozens of Red Lobster locations following abrupt closures and financial struggles. In the business world, we explore the recent surge in VinFast's stock price, marking its largest single-day gain since becoming a publicly traded company. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into Tesla's controversial decisions, including laying off its supercharging team and reinstating white supremacist Nick Fuentes on Elon Musk's social media platform X. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss Steve Carell's confirmation that he will not be returning as Michael Scott in the upcoming series set in "The Office" universe, despite his excitement for the new show.