1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,960 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston. 2 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:11,600 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Monday for Leith. 3 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:16,000 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into 4 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:23,680 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,680 --> 00:00:31,400 At first, you'll be interested to know, 50 years ago, today in 1974, American baseball 6 00:00:31,400 --> 00:00:38,720 player Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run, breaking Babe Ruth's record, which 7 00:00:38,720 --> 00:00:42,080 had stood since 1935. 8 00:00:42,080 --> 00:00:46,580 Aaron's record was then broken by Barry Bonds in 2007. 9 00:00:46,580 --> 00:00:48,300 So now you know. 10 00:00:48,300 --> 00:00:51,440 And now you know what time it is. 11 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:54,180 It's time for the weather report. 12 00:00:54,180 --> 00:00:56,600 In the Boston area. 13 00:00:56,600 --> 00:01:03,140 This morning it's sunny and feels like 32 degrees, with 7 mile per hour wind. 14 00:01:03,140 --> 00:01:09,360 The sunset will take place at 718, and it will rise again tomorrow at 612. 15 00:01:09,360 --> 00:01:14,080 It looks like we're in for a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. 16 00:01:14,080 --> 00:01:20,720 And it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 46 and wind of 10 to 13 mile per hour. 17 00:01:20,720 --> 00:01:21,720 Tonight. 18 00:01:21,720 --> 00:01:28,600 A slight chance of rain, mainly before 10 p.m., with a low around 34 and 15 mile per 19 00:01:28,600 --> 00:01:30,560 hour wind. 20 00:01:30,560 --> 00:01:35,720 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Monday will be just before 1130 21 00:01:35,720 --> 00:01:39,480 a.m., with a low tide at 530. 22 00:01:39,480 --> 00:01:47,080 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 42 degrees for the water temperature. 23 00:01:47,080 --> 00:01:49,000 Looking ahead in the weather. 24 00:01:49,000 --> 00:01:55,400 Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 54 degrees and wind of 6 to 10 mile per 25 00:01:55,400 --> 00:01:56,880 hour. 26 00:01:56,880 --> 00:02:02,940 Wednesday has a chance of rain, especially afternoon, and a high near 53, with wind of 27 00:02:02,940 --> 00:02:06,400 8 to 14 mile per hour. 28 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:11,080 Rain becomes likely Wednesday night and continues through Thursday, with highs in the mid to 29 00:02:11,080 --> 00:02:16,080 upper 50s and wind of 10 to 14 mile per hour. 30 00:02:16,080 --> 00:02:21,080 Friday remains breezy, with rain likely in the morning, tapering off by afternoon, with 31 00:02:21,080 --> 00:02:28,800 a high near 65, and wind of 22 to 24 mile per hour, gusting as high as 37. 32 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:31,920 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 33 00:02:31,920 --> 00:02:36,880 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 34 00:02:36,880 --> 00:02:44,040 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 35 00:02:44,040 --> 00:02:46,840 for culinary delights. 36 00:02:46,840 --> 00:02:52,360 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 37 00:02:52,360 --> 00:02:57,080 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 38 00:02:57,080 --> 00:03:01,120 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 39 00:03:01,120 --> 00:03:04,560 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 40 00:03:04,560 --> 00:03:07,880 Sunny mornings send you! 41 00:03:07,880 --> 00:03:10,040 In local news. 42 00:03:10,040 --> 00:03:15,800 Spirit Airlines expands its service at Boston Logan International Airport by adding five 43 00:03:15,800 --> 00:03:19,840 new non-stop destinations this summer. 44 00:03:19,840 --> 00:03:27,500 Direct flights will now include Chicago, Columbus, Detroit, Kansas City, and Pittsburgh. 45 00:03:27,500 --> 00:03:33,040 This announcement follows Spirit's introduction of routes to Charleston, Dallas, Houston, and 46 00:03:33,040 --> 00:03:35,640 Norfolk starting April 10. 47 00:03:35,640 --> 00:03:42,920 Additionally, JetBlue recently introduced a non-stop flight from Boston to Paris. 48 00:03:42,920 --> 00:03:48,440 These expansions come after a federal judge blocked the merger between Spirit and JetBlue, 49 00:03:48,440 --> 00:03:51,080 citing antitrust concerns. 50 00:03:51,080 --> 00:03:56,120 The airlines have since terminated their merger agreement, with JetBlue compensating Spirit's 51 00:03:56,120 --> 00:04:05,000 $69 million to settle all disputes. 52 00:04:05,000 --> 00:04:07,160 Now on to sports. 53 00:04:07,160 --> 00:04:13,120 In our March Madness update, the NCAA Men's National Championship game is set to be a 54 00:04:13,120 --> 00:04:18,840 clash of titans, with number one Seeds Purdue and Yukon facing off. 55 00:04:18,840 --> 00:04:22,800 Yukon enters as 6-point favorites. 56 00:04:22,800 --> 00:04:29,720 Purdue reaches its first championship game since 1969, after defeating NC State, while 57 00:04:29,720 --> 00:04:34,040 Yukon overcame Alabama to vie for the title. 58 00:04:34,040 --> 00:04:40,160 The game's pivotal figure is Purdue's, Sak Ede, whose performance could significantly 59 00:04:40,160 --> 00:04:42,840 influence the outcome. 60 00:04:42,840 --> 00:04:48,840 On Yukon's side, Donovan Klingon's defense against Ede will be critical. 61 00:04:48,840 --> 00:04:54,360 Both teams have showcased strong offensive capabilities throughout the season. 62 00:04:54,360 --> 00:05:00,360 And the game is predicted to be a high-scoring affair, with Yukon narrowly edging out Purdue, 63 00:05:00,360 --> 00:05:03,560 last night in local sports. 64 00:05:03,560 --> 00:05:09,880 The Celtics at home beat the Trailblazers 124-107. 65 00:05:09,880 --> 00:05:15,120 And the Red Sox on the road beat the Angels 12-2. 66 00:05:15,120 --> 00:05:18,120 Tonight no Boston sports. 67 00:05:18,120 --> 00:05:23,120 As the Sox travel back from the West Coast and gear up for their emotional home opener 68 00:05:23,120 --> 00:05:29,080 against the Baltimore Orioles, they bring with them not just a 7-3 record, but also 69 00:05:29,080 --> 00:05:32,000 a show of power from Sunday. 70 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:37,640 Yesterday afternoon, the highlight was the trio of homers in the third inning, underscoring 71 00:05:37,640 --> 00:05:42,360 the team's slugging capabilities so far this year. 72 00:05:42,360 --> 00:05:47,800 This offensive display, alongside Tanner Hoech's pitching dominance and Reese McGuire's 73 00:05:47,800 --> 00:05:51,820 5-RBI performance, sets a high note. 74 00:05:51,820 --> 00:05:57,240 The home opener will also serve as a poignant moment to honor Tim Wakefield, with players 75 00:05:57,240 --> 00:06:01,320 wearing number 49 patches as a tribute. 76 00:06:01,320 --> 00:06:07,720 Jason Veritek, sharing a close bond with Wakefield, anticipates an emotional day, reflecting on 77 00:06:07,720 --> 00:06:13,660 their shared history and the impact Wakefield had on the team and community. 78 00:06:13,660 --> 00:06:19,360 With promising weather and a legacy to celebrate, Tuesday's opener at Fenway Park is set to 79 00:06:19,360 --> 00:06:25,360 be a memorable convergence of stellar early-season performance and heartfelt homage, marking 80 00:06:25,360 --> 00:06:30,000 a special chapter in the Red Sox story. 81 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:36,560 In top news, in honor of Monday morning, let's debunk some coffee myths, because it's not 82 00:06:36,560 --> 00:06:39,800 the villain it's often made out to be. 83 00:06:39,800 --> 00:06:45,600 Contrary to common beliefs, caffeine addiction poses minimal health and social risks, making 84 00:06:45,600 --> 00:06:51,200 the term addiction perhaps too severe for coffee enthusiasts. 85 00:06:51,200 --> 00:06:54,600 Coffee isn't dehydrating as previously thought. 86 00:06:54,600 --> 00:06:57,760 Moderate consumption balances out its diuretic effects. 87 00:06:57,760 --> 00:07:03,760 It won't sober you up if you're drunk, though, nor does darker roast mean more caffeine. 88 00:07:03,760 --> 00:07:10,920 Actually, lighter roasts might have slightly more, due to bean density changes during roasting. 89 00:07:10,920 --> 00:07:15,520 Most compellingly, coffee isn't harmful in moderation. 90 00:07:15,520 --> 00:07:20,560 In fact, it's associated with reduced risks of several diseases, making it a beneficial 91 00:07:20,560 --> 00:07:27,920 part of many diets, provided intake is moderate and mindful of added sugars. 92 00:07:27,920 --> 00:07:34,560 In business news, Bitcoin's forth-having is imminent, set to reduce the mining reward 93 00:07:34,560 --> 00:07:46,080 from 6.25 to 3.125 Bitcoins, slashing the inflation rate from 1.8% to just under 1%. 94 00:07:46,080 --> 00:07:51,680 This halving impacts the supply-demand balance, potentially influencing Bitcoin's market 95 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:53,280 value. 96 00:07:53,280 --> 00:07:59,560 The process integral to Bitcoin's design ensures a predictable, fixed supply, contrasting 97 00:07:59,560 --> 00:08:04,360 with national currencies controlled by political forces. 98 00:08:04,360 --> 00:08:10,040 While it may pressure miners, especially smaller ones, by reducing revenue, it also offers 99 00:08:10,040 --> 00:08:15,360 an opportunity for efficiency improvements and market share gains among those prepared 100 00:08:15,360 --> 00:08:17,440 with newer machinery. 101 00:08:17,440 --> 00:08:22,640 Historically, halvings have been followed by price increases, though predicting short-term 102 00:08:22,640 --> 00:08:26,040 movements remain speculative. 103 00:08:26,040 --> 00:08:31,280 With growing institutional adoption and an increase in non-trading Bitcoin, the market 104 00:08:31,280 --> 00:08:33,880 dynamics are evolving. 105 00:08:33,880 --> 00:08:43,640 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now just over $69,000, Ethereum is at $3,400, and Solana 106 00:08:43,640 --> 00:08:48,160 is $177. 107 00:08:48,160 --> 00:08:50,400 Moving on to a more local vibe. 108 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:57,160 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 109 00:08:57,160 --> 00:09:01,240 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 110 00:09:01,240 --> 00:09:05,680 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 111 00:09:05,680 --> 00:09:11,720 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 112 00:09:11,720 --> 00:09:15,000 and elevating mental well-being. 113 00:09:15,000 --> 00:09:18,200 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 114 00:09:18,200 --> 00:09:22,440 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 115 00:09:22,440 --> 00:09:28,760 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 116 00:09:28,760 --> 00:09:32,760 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 117 00:09:32,760 --> 00:09:36,240 And now back to the show. 118 00:09:36,240 --> 00:09:37,720 Let's talk science. 119 00:09:37,720 --> 00:09:45,560 Avnos, a Los Angeles-based startup, is pioneering a new technology in Bakersfield, California 120 00:09:45,560 --> 00:09:51,160 that could revolutionize environmental efforts by extracting carbon dioxide and water from 121 00:09:51,160 --> 00:09:53,160 the air. 122 00:09:53,160 --> 00:09:58,560 This hybrid direct-air capture system not only aims to reduce atmospheric CO2, but 123 00:09:58,560 --> 00:10:03,920 also produces water, offering a solution to drought conditions. 124 00:10:03,920 --> 00:10:09,560 Funded by both the Department of Energy and private investments, Avnos' innovation seeks 125 00:10:09,560 --> 00:10:14,600 to lower the energy requirements of carbon capture while creating a sustainable water 126 00:10:14,600 --> 00:10:16,420 source. 127 00:10:16,420 --> 00:10:22,460 As the climate crisis intensifies, technologies like Avnos' offer a glimpse into the potential 128 00:10:22,460 --> 00:10:28,220 for significant impact through carbon capture and water production, addressing two critical 129 00:10:28,220 --> 00:10:34,360 environmental challenges simultaneously. 130 00:10:34,360 --> 00:10:41,480 And in entertainment news, Danny McBride, known for his role as Red in Pen Apple Express, 131 00:10:41,480 --> 00:10:47,960 noted his enthusiasm for a sequel during GQ's most iconic characters series. 132 00:10:47,960 --> 00:10:52,840 Despite the original becoming a cult classic, McBride mentioned that the possibility of 133 00:10:52,840 --> 00:10:57,120 a sequel feels unlikely due to timing. 134 00:10:57,120 --> 00:11:03,720 The film, which premiered in 2008, was a hit, grossing over $100 million. 135 00:11:03,720 --> 00:11:09,920 However, Seth Rogen revealed that a sequel pitch was rejected by Sony, possibly due to 136 00:11:09,920 --> 00:11:12,080 budget concerns. 137 00:11:12,080 --> 00:11:17,680 Rogen speculated they might have requested too much money for Sony's comfort. 138 00:11:17,680 --> 00:11:23,320 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 139 00:11:23,320 --> 00:11:27,200 And today, our quote comes from Hank Aaron. 140 00:11:27,200 --> 00:11:28,760 And Hammerin' Hank said, 141 00:11:28,760 --> 00:11:32,520 My motto was always to keep swinging. 142 00:11:32,520 --> 00:11:38,580 Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only 143 00:11:38,580 --> 00:11:41,640 thing to do was keep swinging. 144 00:11:41,640 --> 00:11:43,920 Wise words, Hammer. 145 00:11:43,920 --> 00:11:46,680 Wise words. 146 00:11:46,680 --> 00:11:49,340 And that's a wrap for this morning. 147 00:11:49,340 --> 00:11:55,560 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 148 00:11:55,560 --> 00:11:58,120 with local news and the weather reports. 149 00:11:58,120 --> 00:12:01,080 Had an amazing day, my good friends. 150 00:12:01,080 --> 00:12:20,320 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.