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 Friday, April 12th. 3 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:16,020 Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into 4 00:00:16,020 --> 00:00:23,380 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,380 --> 00:00:31,600 But first, you'll be interested to know 163 years ago, today in 1861. 6 00:00:31,600 --> 00:00:37,180 Fort Sumter, one of the few military installations in the South still in federal hands, came 7 00:00:37,180 --> 00:00:43,460 under fire from Confederate guns in Charleston, South Carolina, thus initiating the American 8 00:00:43,460 --> 00:00:45,240 Civil War. 9 00:00:45,240 --> 00:00:46,960 So now you know. 10 00:00:46,960 --> 00:00:50,080 And now you know what time it is. 11 00:00:50,080 --> 00:00:52,880 It's time for the weather report. 12 00:00:52,880 --> 00:00:55,280 In the Boston area. 13 00:00:55,280 --> 00:01:03,120 This morning it's rainy and windy and feels like 53 degrees, with 21 mile per hour wind. 14 00:01:03,120 --> 00:01:09,600 The sunset will take place at 723 and it will rise again tomorrow at 605. 15 00:01:09,600 --> 00:01:15,100 It looks like we're in for some showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon. 16 00:01:15,100 --> 00:01:17,880 Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. 17 00:01:17,880 --> 00:01:26,120 We'll have a high near 62, with breezy south wind of 20 to 25 mile per hour and gusts as 18 00:01:26,120 --> 00:01:28,160 high as 40. 19 00:01:28,160 --> 00:01:34,080 Gensit precipitation is 100%, with new rain amounts between a half and three quarters 20 00:01:34,080 --> 00:01:35,800 of an inch. 21 00:01:35,800 --> 00:01:42,120 Tonight partly cloudy, with more wind and a low around 47. 22 00:01:42,120 --> 00:01:47,480 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Friday will be just after 8 a.m. 23 00:01:47,480 --> 00:01:49,680 with a high tide just before 2. 24 00:01:49,680 --> 00:01:58,080 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 44 degrees for the water temperature. 25 00:01:58,080 --> 00:01:59,920 Looking ahead in the weather. 26 00:01:59,920 --> 00:02:06,800 Saturday will be mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 56 degrees. 27 00:02:06,800 --> 00:02:12,600 Sunday turns mostly sunny, with less wind and a high near 62. 28 00:02:12,600 --> 00:02:16,000 A chance of showers arrives Sunday night. 29 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:21,080 Monday and Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with highs near 67. 30 00:02:21,080 --> 00:02:24,160 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 31 00:02:24,160 --> 00:02:29,800 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 32 00:02:29,800 --> 00:02:36,280 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 33 00:02:36,280 --> 00:02:39,040 for culinary delights. 34 00:02:39,040 --> 00:02:44,620 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crates. 35 00:02:44,620 --> 00:02:49,320 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 36 00:02:49,320 --> 00:02:53,400 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 37 00:02:53,400 --> 00:02:56,840 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 38 00:02:56,840 --> 00:02:59,000 Sunny mornings send you. 39 00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:03,920 Well folks, it's now time for a new segment. 40 00:03:03,920 --> 00:03:08,320 We've reached out to some local sports fans to have them share their thoughts on the state 41 00:03:08,320 --> 00:03:10,220 of the union. 42 00:03:10,220 --> 00:03:15,080 And today we have a guest contributor, Danny from Cape Cod. 43 00:03:15,080 --> 00:03:20,520 Here's what Danny has to say about a few things concerning Red Sox Nation. 44 00:03:20,520 --> 00:03:26,560 His article is titled, John Henry and the Red Sox, a fan's lament. 45 00:03:26,560 --> 00:03:32,880 You're a lifelong Sox fan as, I am, no doubt you've been disappointed, to say the least, 46 00:03:32,880 --> 00:03:37,480 with John Henry and the Red Sox ownership for a while. 47 00:03:37,480 --> 00:03:44,800 And now the frustrations are starting to boil over as they've been percolating since 2022. 48 00:03:44,800 --> 00:03:50,600 We all know they finished last place in three of the last four years. 49 00:03:50,600 --> 00:03:51,600 And the reason? 50 00:03:51,600 --> 00:03:57,880 They just don't want to spend money for elite or even just good players. 51 00:03:57,880 --> 00:04:03,520 But did this new cash-strapped approach just start a couple of years ago? 52 00:04:03,520 --> 00:04:05,320 Not really. 53 00:04:05,320 --> 00:04:07,920 Like John Lester, for example. 54 00:04:07,920 --> 00:04:14,160 You'll recall the Sox offered him what was considered a laughable contract back in 2014, 55 00:04:14,160 --> 00:04:17,440 laughable because it was so low. 56 00:04:17,440 --> 00:04:22,200 Then they traded him at the deadline that year for a bag of balls, and he eventually 57 00:04:22,200 --> 00:04:26,200 signed a contract with the Cubs in 2015. 58 00:04:26,200 --> 00:04:31,720 The very next year, he went on to help the Cubs win their first World Series title since 59 00:04:31,720 --> 00:04:32,720 1908. 60 00:04:32,720 --> 00:04:41,600 That year, Lester was 19-5 with a 2.44 earned run average, the second best of his 20-year 61 00:04:41,600 --> 00:04:42,600 career. 62 00:04:42,600 --> 00:04:48,600 That accomplishment earned him a spot as an All-Star, one of two nominations he received 63 00:04:48,600 --> 00:04:49,600 with the Cuvvies. 64 00:04:49,600 --> 00:04:52,560 Good for you, John. 65 00:04:52,560 --> 00:04:57,220 And if that wasn't bad enough, he'd been a fan favorite with the Sox, and it was really 66 00:04:57,220 --> 00:04:59,640 hard to see him go. 67 00:04:59,640 --> 00:05:03,640 But that didn't make any difference to Red Sox ownership. 68 00:05:03,640 --> 00:05:09,040 Henry just wouldn't pay him what he was worth, so the Boston fans suffered. 69 00:05:09,040 --> 00:05:12,560 And Lester is just one example. 70 00:05:12,560 --> 00:05:17,560 There's the Mookie Betts' blunder and the Zander Bogart's botched negotiations to add 71 00:05:17,560 --> 00:05:19,840 in the mix. 72 00:05:19,840 --> 00:05:24,540 I still can't believe we lost those All-Stars as well. 73 00:05:24,540 --> 00:05:28,760 So maybe Henry just can't afford to pay these guys. 74 00:05:28,760 --> 00:05:31,220 I don't think so. 75 00:05:31,220 --> 00:05:38,920 Henry and his group paid $380 million for the Red Sox back in 2002. 76 00:05:38,920 --> 00:05:45,320 And today, the Sox are worth an estimated $4.5 billion. 77 00:05:45,320 --> 00:05:49,000 And John Henry's personal net worth? 78 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:51,320 Over $5 billion. 79 00:05:51,320 --> 00:05:56,880 Whether the Sox win or lose this year, John Henry and the Fenway Sports Group just gotta 80 00:05:56,880 --> 00:05:58,380 go. 81 00:05:58,380 --> 00:06:03,280 And to end on a positive note, it's been rumored that Theo Epstein is back in town 82 00:06:03,280 --> 00:06:05,840 to help broker a sale of the Sox. 83 00:06:05,840 --> 00:06:07,840 Fingers crossed. 84 00:06:07,840 --> 00:06:15,120 Danny loves the idea of a sale. 85 00:06:15,120 --> 00:06:17,280 Now on to sports. 86 00:06:17,280 --> 00:06:23,840 On the first day of the 88th Masters, despite a rain delay, Bryson DeChambeau and Scotty 87 00:06:23,840 --> 00:06:26,760 Scheffler stole the show. 88 00:06:26,760 --> 00:06:32,160 DeChambeau, known for his bold claims about Augusta National, delivered his career best 89 00:06:32,160 --> 00:06:38,920 at the course shooting a 65, showcasing a significant improvement in his putting. 90 00:06:38,920 --> 00:06:44,520 Scotty Scheffler, just one stroke behind, played a boaty-free round, exemplifying his 91 00:06:44,520 --> 00:06:50,880 mastery with a particularly strong performance in approach shots and short game. 92 00:06:50,880 --> 00:06:57,000 The day highlighted not just individuals, but also hinted at emerging storylines, such 93 00:06:57,000 --> 00:07:02,720 as Danny Willett's unexpected comeback and Max Homa's strong start, setting the stage 94 00:07:02,720 --> 00:07:06,400 for a compelling tournament. 95 00:07:06,400 --> 00:07:13,040 In local sports, the Red Sox are on a bit of a streak, a losing streak that is, as they 96 00:07:13,040 --> 00:07:18,040 lost another one at home against the Orioles, 9-4. 97 00:07:18,040 --> 00:07:25,560 Not helping themselves out, the Celtics at home lost to the Knicks, 118-109. 98 00:07:25,560 --> 00:07:30,800 Tonight the Sox are at home again to take on the Angels. 99 00:07:30,800 --> 00:07:35,820 And the Celtics are at home again to play the Hornets. 100 00:07:35,820 --> 00:07:42,740 In top news, in the high-stakes world of professional golf, a pivotal lawsuit marked a turning point 101 00:07:42,740 --> 00:07:46,440 in the PGA Tour and live golf rivalry. 102 00:07:46,440 --> 00:07:52,800 Initially, live golf launched an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour, challenging 103 00:07:52,800 --> 00:07:58,120 exclusivity practices that restricted players' participation in other events. 104 00:07:58,120 --> 00:08:05,120 However, in a stunning development, live golf agreed to drop this lawsuit as part of a framework 105 00:08:05,120 --> 00:08:10,320 agreement where the Saudi Public Investment Fund would become a minority investor in a 106 00:08:10,320 --> 00:08:14,600 new venture, PGA Tour Enterprises. 107 00:08:14,600 --> 00:08:22,920 This agreement suggested a potential bribe. 108 00:08:22,920 --> 00:08:25,240 Excuse me, got a tickle in my throat. 109 00:08:25,240 --> 00:08:32,320 I meant to say reconciliation, aiming to merge interests and stabilize the sport. 110 00:08:32,320 --> 00:08:37,960 The resolution of this lawsuit was not just a legal maneuver, but a strategic play towards 111 00:08:37,960 --> 00:08:46,360 transforming and possibly unifying professional golf under shared interests and governance. 112 00:08:46,360 --> 00:08:53,960 In business news, Meta and Google are advancing into AI technology by announcing their own 113 00:08:53,960 --> 00:09:00,640 in-house AI chips, challenging NVIDIA's dominance in the AI hardware market. 114 00:09:00,640 --> 00:09:06,060 These new chips are designed to support their AI platforms more efficiently, reducing reliance 115 00:09:06,060 --> 00:09:11,360 on external chip manufacturers like NVIDIA and Intel. 116 00:09:11,360 --> 00:09:17,080 This move is seen as a strategic effort to tailor hardware to specific AI models, improving 117 00:09:17,080 --> 00:09:20,760 performance and energy efficiency. 118 00:09:20,760 --> 00:09:26,000 While NVIDIA remains a key player in the AI chip market, the development of custom chips 119 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:32,360 by tech giants like Meta and Google could reshape the competitive landscape, raising 120 00:09:32,360 --> 00:09:37,080 questions about NVIDIA's future market position. 121 00:09:37,080 --> 00:09:41,560 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is $71,000. 122 00:09:41,560 --> 00:09:45,560 Ethereum is at $3,500. 123 00:09:45,560 --> 00:09:51,040 And Solana is $175. 124 00:09:51,040 --> 00:09:53,440 Moving on to a more local vibe. 125 00:09:53,440 --> 00:10:00,080 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 126 00:10:00,080 --> 00:10:04,320 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 127 00:10:04,320 --> 00:10:08,560 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 128 00:10:08,560 --> 00:10:14,640 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 129 00:10:14,640 --> 00:10:17,920 and elevating mental well-being. 130 00:10:17,920 --> 00:10:21,120 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 131 00:10:21,120 --> 00:10:27,880 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class with locations in Canton, Wellesley, 132 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:31,200 Pangam, Brookline, and Framingham. 133 00:10:31,200 --> 00:10:35,680 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 134 00:10:35,680 --> 00:10:39,160 And now, back to the show. 135 00:10:39,160 --> 00:10:41,000 Let's talk science. 136 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:47,600 The Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research Reactor, also known as K-Star, has 137 00:10:47,600 --> 00:10:53,120 made a significant breakthrough in fusion energy by extending plasma containment to 138 00:10:53,120 --> 00:10:58,640 48 seconds, surpassing its previous record by 60%. 139 00:10:58,640 --> 00:11:04,120 This achievement is crucial for magnetic confinement fusion, where one of the main challenges is 140 00:11:04,120 --> 00:11:09,160 maintaining plasma long enough for fusion reactions to occur. 141 00:11:09,160 --> 00:11:14,280 The improvement was made possible by using advanced materials, such as a new tungsten 142 00:11:14,280 --> 00:11:20,000 diverter and optimization models to manage plasma instabilities. 143 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:25,400 This progress brings us closer to the dream of sustainable fusion energy, especially as 144 00:11:25,400 --> 00:11:31,800 the global community anticipates the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, reaching 145 00:11:31,800 --> 00:11:35,840 its first plasma by late 2025. 146 00:11:35,840 --> 00:11:41,440 To put it simply, it's a star, or sun in a bottle, and has the potential to surpass 147 00:11:41,440 --> 00:11:44,920 our nuclear energy generation significantly. 148 00:11:44,920 --> 00:11:50,800 And in entertainment news… 149 00:11:50,800 --> 00:11:55,840 In an interesting Rolling Stones article, Walton Goggins, known for his roles in The 150 00:11:55,840 --> 00:12:01,720 Shield, Quentin Tarantino's films, and The Righteous Gemstones, discusses his acting 151 00:12:01,720 --> 00:12:07,200 career and his new jewel role in Amazon's Fallout. 152 00:12:07,200 --> 00:12:12,680 Goggins reflects on being typecast early on and the evolution of his career, including 153 00:12:12,680 --> 00:12:16,280 the significant impact of The Shield. 154 00:12:16,280 --> 00:12:21,560 He shares insights into his process of finding humanity in his characters, his introverted 155 00:12:21,560 --> 00:12:27,180 nature despite his rascally on-screen persona, and the challenges of transitioning after 156 00:12:27,180 --> 00:12:29,160 a major role ends. 157 00:12:29,160 --> 00:12:35,720 Goggins also touches on his experience playing Baby Billy in The Righteous Gemstones, and 158 00:12:35,720 --> 00:12:41,280 the possibility of reprising his role as Boyd Crowder in future Justified projects. 159 00:12:41,280 --> 00:12:45,360 Personally, my favorite character is Boyd Crowder. 160 00:12:45,360 --> 00:12:48,880 That guy just had a special way with words. 161 00:12:48,880 --> 00:12:54,700 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 162 00:12:54,700 --> 00:13:00,400 And today, our quote comes from a man who was pivotal in commanding key victories during 163 00:13:00,400 --> 00:13:07,440 the American Civil War as a lieutenant general, and the 13th President of the United States, 164 00:13:07,440 --> 00:13:09,240 Ulysses S. Granset. 165 00:13:09,240 --> 00:13:16,040 If we ever have another contest, in the near future of our national existence, I predict 166 00:13:16,040 --> 00:13:21,200 that the dividing line will not be Mason and Dixons. 167 00:13:21,200 --> 00:13:27,400 But between patriotism and intelligence on the one side, and superstition, ambition, 168 00:13:27,400 --> 00:13:30,720 and ignorance on the other. 169 00:13:30,720 --> 00:13:33,280 And that's a wrap for this morning. 170 00:13:33,280 --> 00:13:39,080 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 171 00:13:39,080 --> 00:13:41,400 with local news and the weather reports. 172 00:13:41,400 --> 00:13:44,640 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 173 00:13:44,640 --> 00:14:13,200 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.