1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:08,480 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston. 2 00:00:08,480 --> 00:00:13,200 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Wednesday, March 27th. 3 00:00:13,200 --> 00:00:18,000 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the surf report and the weather outlook, then 4 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:23,760 we'll jump into some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech, 5 00:00:23,760 --> 00:00:24,760 and entertainment. 6 00:00:24,760 --> 00:00:34,000 But first, you'll be interested to know, 2071 years ago, today in 47 BC. 7 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:39,440 Amidst the power struggle in Rome between Julius Caesar and Pompey, also known as Pompey 8 00:00:39,440 --> 00:00:45,320 the Great, Cleopatra saw an opportunity to solidify her reign. 9 00:00:45,320 --> 00:00:50,360 Following Pompey's assassination in Egypt, Caesar arrived in Alexandria, leading to a 10 00:00:50,360 --> 00:00:56,080 romantic and political alliance between him and Cleopatra. 11 00:00:56,080 --> 00:01:02,800 This partnership resulted in Cleopatra's reinstatement as Queen of Egypt in 47 BC, 12 00:01:02,800 --> 00:01:06,720 after she had been exiled by her brother Ptolemy. 13 00:01:06,720 --> 00:01:11,820 Supported by Roman military might, Cleopatra's re-ascension to the throne not only highlighted 14 00:01:11,820 --> 00:01:17,540 her strategic acumen, but also marked the beginning of a significant era of prosperity 15 00:01:17,540 --> 00:01:20,340 and peace under her rule. 16 00:01:20,340 --> 00:01:22,980 So now you know. 17 00:01:22,980 --> 00:01:25,640 And now you know what time it is. 18 00:01:25,640 --> 00:01:28,480 It's time for the weather report. 19 00:01:28,480 --> 00:01:30,760 In the Boston area. 20 00:01:30,760 --> 00:01:37,680 This morning it's cloudy and feels like 37 degrees, with 6 mile per hour wind. 21 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:44,400 The sunset will take place at 7.05 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.32. 22 00:01:44,400 --> 00:01:51,680 It looks like we're in for areas of drizzle with a chance of showers and patchy fog afternoon. 23 00:01:51,680 --> 00:01:58,840 Otherwise cloudy with a high near 37 and wind of 14 to 17 mile per hour. 24 00:01:58,840 --> 00:02:03,680 Chance of precipitation is 40 percent, with new rain amounts of less than a tenth of an 25 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:05,080 inch. 26 00:02:05,080 --> 00:02:11,000 Tonight, areas of drizzle with a chance of showers and patchy fog. 27 00:02:11,000 --> 00:02:16,920 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday will be at 7.30 a.m. with 28 00:02:16,920 --> 00:02:20,520 a high tide just before 1.30. 29 00:02:20,520 --> 00:02:27,880 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 41 degrees for the water temperature. 30 00:02:27,880 --> 00:02:30,160 Looking ahead in the weather. 31 00:02:30,160 --> 00:02:37,080 Thursday features rain a high of 52 degrees with a 90 percent chance of precipitation. 32 00:02:37,080 --> 00:02:42,360 The rain continues into the night with temperatures dropping to 39. 33 00:02:42,360 --> 00:02:48,960 Friday starts with likely morning rain, leading to a mostly cloudy day at 47 degrees and breezy 34 00:02:48,960 --> 00:02:51,080 conditions. 35 00:02:51,080 --> 00:02:57,160 Saturday turns mostly sunny with a high of 51 despite strong wind. 36 00:02:57,160 --> 00:03:02,720 Sunday is sunny, reaching 52 degrees with steady northwest wind. 37 00:03:02,720 --> 00:03:06,620 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 38 00:03:06,620 --> 00:03:12,280 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 39 00:03:12,280 --> 00:03:18,840 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 40 00:03:18,840 --> 00:03:21,640 for culinary delights. 41 00:03:21,640 --> 00:03:27,280 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 42 00:03:27,280 --> 00:03:32,120 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 43 00:03:32,120 --> 00:03:36,120 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 44 00:03:36,120 --> 00:03:39,600 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 45 00:03:39,600 --> 00:03:41,400 Sunny mornings send you. 46 00:03:41,400 --> 00:03:47,080 This year, the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy in downtown Boston will host more than two 47 00:03:47,080 --> 00:03:53,940 dozen food trucks, marking the 15th season of its food truck program starting April 1. 48 00:03:53,940 --> 00:03:57,520 The lineup features 25 local businesses. 49 00:03:57,520 --> 00:04:03,960 Notably, nine new trucks will join the program, including Bees and Thank You, Daddy's Bonetown 50 00:04:03,960 --> 00:04:11,040 Burgers, Hometown Pokey, Mr. Gourmet, Northeast of the Border, Smoke Food Truck, Tandor and 51 00:04:11,040 --> 00:04:15,440 Curry on Wheels, Vita Gelato, and Zaki. 52 00:04:15,440 --> 00:04:20,560 These trucks, offering a variety of cuisines from bubble tea and burgers to cookies and 53 00:04:20,560 --> 00:04:26,540 cakes, will be located across various Greenway sites, with the program also featuring a food 54 00:04:26,540 --> 00:04:36,680 truck festival on May 4 at Rose Wharf Plaza. 55 00:04:36,680 --> 00:04:38,920 Now on to sports. 56 00:04:38,920 --> 00:04:44,400 The NFL is introducing a significant change to kickoffs to enhance safety and increase 57 00:04:44,400 --> 00:04:47,240 the number of returns. 58 00:04:47,240 --> 00:04:52,040 This new approach involves positioning the majority of players downfield before the kick, 59 00:04:52,040 --> 00:04:55,780 aiming to reduce high-speed collisions. 60 00:04:55,780 --> 00:05:00,760 Players will kick off from their 35-yard line with their teammates at the receiving team's 61 00:05:00,760 --> 00:05:07,800 40-yard line and most of the return team between their 35 and 30-yard lines. 62 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:13,660 This setup is expected to lower injury rates and make the play safer, while aiming to double 63 00:05:13,660 --> 00:05:23,160 the return rate from 21% in 2023 to between 50% and 60% in 2024. 64 00:05:23,160 --> 00:05:28,720 The change, seen as one of the most significant since the introduction of Replay Review, will 65 00:05:28,720 --> 00:05:31,880 be tested as a one-year experiment. 66 00:05:31,880 --> 00:05:35,480 Sounds kinda crazy to me. 67 00:05:35,480 --> 00:05:42,840 Last night in local sports, the Bruins at home beat the Panthers 4-3. 68 00:05:42,840 --> 00:05:50,560 And tonight, the Bruins are on the road in Tampa to take on the Lightning. 69 00:05:50,560 --> 00:05:56,800 In talk news, the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge has spotlighted the 70 00:05:56,800 --> 00:06:01,040 urgent need for infrastructure attention in the U.S. 71 00:06:01,040 --> 00:06:07,000 Despite no signs of negligence, this incident underlines a broader national crisis of aging 72 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:10,280 and underfunded infrastructure. 73 00:06:10,280 --> 00:06:17,760 With nearly 10% of the country's 617,000 bridges significantly compromised and countless 74 00:06:17,760 --> 00:06:23,280 other critical structures in dire condition, the incident in Baltimore could force a more 75 00:06:23,280 --> 00:06:26,520 focused federal response. 76 00:06:26,520 --> 00:06:31,460 President Biden has committed to rebuilding the Key Bridge, but many other structures 77 00:06:31,460 --> 00:06:34,160 lack similar commitments. 78 00:06:34,160 --> 00:06:41,920 The bipartisan infrastructure law of 2021 provides $1.2 trillion over five years, the 79 00:06:41,920 --> 00:06:45,480 largest investment in U.S. infrastructure history. 80 00:06:45,480 --> 00:06:51,800 Yet experts warn this may only be a temporary fix without sustained funding and maintenance 81 00:06:51,800 --> 00:06:53,960 efforts. 82 00:06:53,960 --> 00:07:02,400 In business news, Visa and MasterCard's agreement to lower swipe fees by an average of 0.07% 83 00:07:02,400 --> 00:07:08,080 over the next five years following a nearly two-decade court battle could have significant 84 00:07:08,080 --> 00:07:11,920 implications for credit card rewards. 85 00:07:11,920 --> 00:07:18,680 Swipe fees, which can range up to 4% for premium cards, fund various cardholder benefits, including 86 00:07:18,680 --> 00:07:22,720 cashback, travel points, and shopping perks. 87 00:07:22,720 --> 00:07:27,520 With a reduction in these fees, there might be concerns about the sustainability of these 88 00:07:27,520 --> 00:07:28,520 rewards. 89 00:07:28,520 --> 00:07:34,000 However, the Electronic Payments Coalition has applauded the settlement, indicating it 90 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:39,020 could prevent the need for the proposed Credit Card Competition Act, which might have negatively 91 00:07:39,020 --> 00:07:43,040 impacted consumers and rewards programs. 92 00:07:43,040 --> 00:07:48,280 Despite the potential for reduced rewards, this agreement is seen as a positive development 93 00:07:48,280 --> 00:07:54,840 for reducing business costs and maintaining consumer benefits. 94 00:07:54,840 --> 00:07:59,760 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is at $70,000. 95 00:07:59,760 --> 00:08:03,480 Ethereum is at $3,500. 96 00:08:03,480 --> 00:08:10,160 And Solana is nearing $188. 97 00:08:10,160 --> 00:08:12,560 Moving on to a more local vibe. 98 00:08:12,560 --> 00:08:19,280 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 99 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:23,560 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 100 00:08:23,560 --> 00:08:28,280 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 101 00:08:28,280 --> 00:08:34,000 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 102 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:37,320 and elevating mental well-being. 103 00:08:37,320 --> 00:08:40,560 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 104 00:08:40,560 --> 00:08:44,840 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 105 00:08:44,840 --> 00:08:51,240 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 106 00:08:51,240 --> 00:08:55,240 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 107 00:08:55,240 --> 00:08:59,400 And now, back to the show. 108 00:08:59,400 --> 00:09:01,240 Let's talk tech. 109 00:09:01,240 --> 00:09:06,080 A groundbreaking discovery has unveiled a new chapter in the storied history of William 110 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:11,920 Shakespeare, revealing his younger sister, Joan Shakespeare Hart, as the true author 111 00:09:11,920 --> 00:09:15,700 of a long misunderstood family document. 112 00:09:15,700 --> 00:09:22,320 This revelation challenges the long-held belief at the document, found in 1757 and believed 113 00:09:22,320 --> 00:09:28,200 to be penned by their father, John Shakespeare, signifies a dramatic shift in the understanding 114 00:09:28,200 --> 00:09:31,680 of the Shakespeare family's religious affiliations. 115 00:09:31,680 --> 00:09:38,480 Joan, a figure previously shattered by her illustrious brother, emerges as a secret Catholic 116 00:09:38,480 --> 00:09:42,360 sympathizer in Protestant England. 117 00:09:42,360 --> 00:09:47,200 This finding not only sheds light on the secretive nature of the Shakespeare family, but also 118 00:09:47,200 --> 00:09:53,000 underscores the evolving methodologies in historical research, leveraging digital archives 119 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:59,960 to solve mysteries that have puzzled scholars for centuries. 120 00:09:59,960 --> 00:10:06,560 And in entertainment news, Steve Martin's multifaceted career and personal journey are 121 00:10:06,560 --> 00:10:12,740 captured in a unique documentary by Morgan Neville titled Steve, a Documentary in Two 122 00:10:12,740 --> 00:10:14,760 Pieces. 123 00:10:14,760 --> 00:10:20,520 The film premiering on Apple TV+, dowels into Martin's life, showcasing his evolution 124 00:10:20,520 --> 00:10:27,280 from a Disneyland performer and stand-up comedian to a movie star, banjo player, father and 125 00:10:27,280 --> 00:10:30,760 comedy duo with Martin Short. 126 00:10:30,760 --> 00:10:35,040 Through reflections and archival footage, the documentary attempts to synthesize the 127 00:10:35,040 --> 00:10:42,040 various stages of Martin's life, highlighting his impact on comedy and his personal growth. 128 00:10:42,040 --> 00:10:46,920 Despite his critical view of his earlier work, Martin acknowledges the joy in his current 129 00:10:46,920 --> 00:10:51,600 endeavors, especially his comedic partnership with Short. 130 00:10:51,600 --> 00:10:56,640 Now content and considering himself at his best, Martin reflects on a life that seems 131 00:10:56,640 --> 00:11:05,720 almost in reverse, marked by a late-stage tranquility and happiness he hadn't anticipated. 132 00:11:05,720 --> 00:11:10,440 Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 133 00:11:10,440 --> 00:11:14,720 And today, our quote comes from William Shakespeare. 134 00:11:14,720 --> 00:11:16,440 The great poet said, 135 00:11:16,440 --> 00:11:23,280 Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win, 136 00:11:23,280 --> 00:11:26,520 By fearing to attempt. 137 00:11:26,520 --> 00:11:28,920 And that's a wrap for this morning. 138 00:11:28,920 --> 00:11:32,080 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 139 00:11:32,080 --> 00:11:47,360 Have an amazing day my good friends.