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 10, 2024 SE02:EP097 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a slight chance of showers with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 56 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the weekend, with mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures in the upper 50s, followed by warmer temperatures and a chance of showers on Monday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Friday. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting the exciting events happening this weekend, including Somerville Porchfest, the Wachusett Dam opening for walks, and the Duckling Day Parade on Boston Common. We also explore the world of sports, covering the suspension of Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley for the first four games of the upcoming NBA season. We recap last night's Celtics loss to the Cavs and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox and Bruins. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss research suggesting that famed composer Ludwig van Beethoven may have suffered from lead poisoning. In the business world, we explore WeWork's successful renegotiation of its leases in Atlanta as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into OpenAI's upcoming announcement of its new AI-powered search product, directly challenging Google's dominance in the search engine market. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss a recent court ruling regarding the use of a video clip in the "Tiger King" docuseries and its potential implications for fair use of copyrighted material in documentaries.
May 09, 2024 SE02:EP096 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a slight chance of showers after 3pm, with a mostly cloudy day and a high near 59 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the weekend, with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers each day, followed by warmer temperatures and partly sunny skies on Monday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Thursday. Next, we delve into local news, celebrating the Boston-based band Divine Sweater's upcoming performance at Boston Calling, marking their debut at the festival. We also explore the world of sports, celebrating Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets securing his third NBA MVP title in four years. We recap last night's Red Sox and Bruins losses and preview tonight's Celtics game against the Cavaliers. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss NASA's development of a new propulsion system that could significantly reduce travel time to Mars, cutting the journey from nine months to just two. In the business world, we explore the new Matter 1.3 specification enhancing smart home technology, despite challenges in adoption due to major platforms not yet supporting the previous version. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of science, we delve into the development of an innovative material that could significantly reduce humanity's carbon footprint by capturing carbon dioxide and sulfur hexafluoride more efficiently than natural processes. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss Sydney Sweeney's upcoming role as Christy Martin, a notable 1990s prizefighter known as the "Female Rocky," and her dedication to physical and dramatic transformation for the portrayal.
May 08, 2024 SE02:EP095 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am, with a high near 59 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the rest of the week, including a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday night, mostly cloudy skies and a high near 61 on Thursday, and rain likely Thursday night and into Friday morning. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Wednesday. Next, we delve into local news, sharing the exciting news of Rich Shertenlieb's return to Boston radio as the host of The "Rich Shertenlieb Show" on classic rock station 100.7 WZLX. We also explore the world of sports, celebrating Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves earning his fourth NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. We recap last night's Red Sox and Celtics losses and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox and Bruins. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the significant slowdown in US consumer credit growth in March, raising concerns about the overall health of consumer spending. In the business world, we explore cybersecurity startup Wiz's recent fundraising of a staggering $1 billion, boosting its valuation to 12 billion. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into Apple's unveiling of a new iPad Pro featuring a powerful M4 processor and improved AI capabilities, marking a significant event for the iPad market. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the temporary closure of Worcester's Union Station to accommodate the filming of The Walking Dead: "Dead City."
May 07, 2024 SE02:EP094 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a partly sunny morning with a high near 71 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the rest of the week, including mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain from Wednesday through Friday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Tuesday. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting Thrillist's recognition of Wellfleet and Provincetown as among the best beach towns in the US. We also explore the world of sports, celebrating Victor Wembanyama's unanimous selection as NBA Rookie of the Year, highlighting his unprecedented impact on basketball. We recap last night's Bruins victory over the Panthers and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox and Celtics. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the groundbreaking clinical trials in Japan testing a new treatment that could enable the regrowth of teeth. In the business world, we analyze the recent movements in the stock market, including gains for Berkshire Hathaway and Micro Technology, and declines for Tyson Foods and Spirit Airlines. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into a recent study highlighting the potential threat of rising global temperatures to bumblebees. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the reveal of David Corenswet as Superman in the upcoming movie and the film's weathered suit, hinting at intense action sequences.
May 06, 2024 SE02:EP093 In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a slight chance of showers before 8am, then partly sunny skies with a high near 73 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the rest of the week, including sunny and warm conditions on Tuesday, followed by a chance of showers Wednesday through Friday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Monday. Next, we delve into local news, celebrating Boston's first-ever Asian Restaurant Week, featuring dozens of top Asian-owned eateries across the city. We also explore the world of sports, recapping Shohei Ohtani's outstanding performance for the Dodgers on Sunday, including two home runs and a series sweep against the Braves. We provide a look at tonight's Bruins game against the Panthers. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the unusual and extreme rainfall patterns across various regions due to record-breaking global temperatures, leading to devastating floods and infrastructure challenges. In the business world, we preview several key events impacting the market this week, including earnings reports from major companies like Disney, Palantir, and Uber, and Apple's potential unveiling of a new iPad. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of science, we delve into the discovery of what might be the deepest blue hole on Earth, the Tahm Jah Blue Hole, located underwater near the Mexico-Belize border. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the financial challenges faced by "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," despite its impressive de-aged visuals of Harrison Ford.