FBI Undercover, Boston Weather, Christian McCaffrey, Gold Standard, Ticketmaster.

Sunny Mornings Boston

June 05, 2024

SE02:EP114

In today's episode, we remember the 91st anniversary of the United States abandoning the gold standard, a move that came after Congress nullified creditors' rights to demand gold payments. In the Boston weather report, we'll see mostly sunny skies with a high near 88 degrees and a slight chance of showers before 9am. Local news covers the rare sighting of a flamingo on Cape Cod, which, if verified as wild, would be the first American flamingo confirmed in the state. Sports highlights Christian McCaffrey signing a two-year extension with the 49ers, making him the highest-paid running back through 2027. Top News dives into the FBI's undercover operation, running its own encrypted cell phone company, Anom, as part of a massive sting operation called Operation Trojan Shield. Business news covers the data glitch that caused Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway shares to plummet to $185 each on June 3rd. Science discusses the FDA advisers' vote against approving MDMA for PTSD therapy, citing numerous trial flaws. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Elizabeth Warren criticizing Ticketmaster and Live Nation for monopolistic practices that harm artists, venues, and consumers. We conclude the episode with a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt, reflecting on the intentional nature of political events.

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