Caitlin Clark, Boston Weather, New Era '47, Steven Spielberg, Crowdfunding.

Sunny Mornings | Boston

June 12, 2024

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In today's episode, we remember the 42nd anniversary of the premiere of Steven Spielberg's "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," a film that captivated audiences and became the highest-grossing movie of all time. Next, we check the weather in Boston, expecting mostly sunny skies with a high near 75 degrees. Local news focuses on The New Era Company acquiring the sports lifestyle brand; "47", a Boston-based company with deep roots in the local sports community. Sports highlights Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever finding their rhythm after a tough start to the season. Top News dives into Dr. Paul Teirstein of Scripps Clinic, who is the first in Southern California to use a drug-coated balloon to clear a clogged stent in a heart vessel. Business news covers how risky startups, like Aptera Motors and Boxabl, are leveraging crowdfunding and digital marketing to raise millions from novice investors. Science discusses supercapacitors, which could soon surpass batteries in power efficiency. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Brian Steel, Young Thug's lead attorney, being held in contempt and taken into custody after accusing Judge Ural Glanville and prosecutors of an improper meeting with a key witness. We conclude the episode with a quote from Steven Spielberg, reflecting on the value of science fiction as a warning system for things to come.

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