May 02, 2024

SE02:EP091

In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a slight chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers after 2pm, with a mostly cloudy day and a high near 67 degrees. We also provide a look ahead at the weekend, with mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers each day. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Thursday. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting the exciting development of "On the Dot," a new neighborhood set to transform Boston's Dorchester Avenue. We also explore the world of sports, recapping the Boston Celtics' dominant victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their playoff series, propelling them into the Eastern Conference semifinals. We recap last night's Red Sox win over the Giants and the Celtics' victory over the Heat, and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox and Bruins. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the sentencing of Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder of Binance, to four months in federal prison, highlighting the judiciary's acknowledgment of his cooperative attitude. In the business world, we explore the major consolidation within the satellite telecommunications industry with SES's acquisition of Intelsat for $3 billion. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into the details of Google's $20 billion payment to Apple to maintain its status as the default search engine on Safari for iOS and macOS. Finally, in entertainment news, we preview the exciting lineup of films and TV shows coming in May, including adaptations, romantic comedies, action blockbusters, and insightful documentaries.