Bruins, Prime Day, Atlanta Hawks Draft, Biden EV Tax, Ron Howard

May 13, 2024

SE02:EP097

In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a mostly sunny day with a high near 67 degrees and a slight chance of showers tonight. We also provide a look ahead at the rest of the week, including partly sunny and warm conditions on Tuesday, followed by showers likely from Tuesday night through Friday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Monday. Next, we delve into local news, sharing Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn's announcement that he will not be running for mayor in 2025, leaving the potential race open for current Mayor Michelle Wu to seek re-election. We also explore the world of sports, recapping the Atlanta Hawks' victory in the NBA Draft Lottery, securing the No. 1 pick and the opportunity to reshape their team. We recap last night's Red Sox win over the Nationals and the Bruins' loss to the Panthers, and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Red Sox and Celtics. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss how Amazon's Prime Day has evolved from a mere sales event to a significant cultural phenomenon, influencing both consumer behavior and the retail sector at large. In the business world, we explore the Biden administration's decision to drastically increase tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, aiming to protect American manufacturers of clean energy products. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of science, we delve into the serendipitous discovery of a 152-year-old shipwreck, the George L. Newman, with ties to the infamous Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871, made by a father-daughter duo while fishing in Wisconsin. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss film critic Janet Maslin's reevaluation of director Ron Howard's expansive career, highlighting his evolved craft and notable achievements in filmmaking.