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Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.

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I'm your host Melissa, and it's Tuesday, April 16th.

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Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into

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some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment.

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At first, you'll be interested to know, 21 years ago, today, in 2003.

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At age 40, Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the best player in the history of basketball,

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played his last game in the NBA.

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He finished with six championships, six NBA Finals, MVP trophies, and was league MVP in

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five separate seasons.

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So now you know.

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And now you know what time it is.

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It's time for the weather report.

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In the Boston area.

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This morning it's sunny and feels like 42 degrees, with 7 mile per hour wind.

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The sunset will take place at 727, and it will rise again tomorrow at 559.

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It looks like we're in for a sunny day, with a high near 66 and wind of 7 to 9 mile per

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hour.

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Tonight.

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Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

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For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Tuesday will be at 6 a.m. with a

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low tide at 1230 p.m.

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The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 48 degrees for the water temperature.

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Looking ahead in the weather.

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Wednesday will see increasing clouds, with a high near 58 degrees.

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Thursday will be partly sunny, with a slight chance of afternoon showers and a high near

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52.

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The chance of showers continues Thursday and Friday night, with lows in the low 40s.

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Friday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

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Bonjour, food enthusiasts.

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This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.

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Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven

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for culinary delights.

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Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.

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You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.

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They are open every day from 8 to 5.

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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.

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Any morning sends you.

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In local news, a piece of historical military equipment, specifically part of a drone plane

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known as a Remote Control Aerial Target, recently surfaced on Marconi Beach in Wellfleet, Cape

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Cod.

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This artifact, identified by a National Park Service historian, dates back to the 1940s

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and 50s, when these drones were utilized for anti-aircraft training at the now-defunct

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Camp Wellfleet.

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These drones were launched from aircraft at high speeds and controlled remotely for target

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practice.

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The discovery highlights the area's past military activities and offers a rare glimpse

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into the technology used during that era.

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Now on to sports.

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In recent years, Major League Baseball has faced numerous challenges, not least of which

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concern the very tools of the game, the baseballs and uniforms.

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Since MLB's purchase of the baseball manufacturer Rawlings, there have been ongoing issues with

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the baseballs, complicating things further.

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Players like Kenley Jansen and Pete Fairbanks have voiced significant frustrations over

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the quality of the baseballs, specifically grip problems that differ from past complaints

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about the balls being overly juiced.

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These grip issues, persisting since the acquisition, are impacting pitchers' ability to perform

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consistently and safely, a stark shift from 2022, when the main concerns were aerodynamic

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changes due to manufacturing inconsistencies.

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Additionally, MLB players are contending with new uniform issues.

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This season's uniforms, produced by Nike and Fanatics, are lighter, but have raised

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eyebrows due to their see-through fabric, leading to discomfort and a lack of practicality.

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Both these issues with the baseballs and uniforms underscore a growing concern about the attention

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to detail and quality control in MLB, affecting both the integrity of the sport and the athlete's

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performance.

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In local sports, the Red Sox, at home, lost to the Guardians 6-0.

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And in national hockey, the Bruins on the road, lost to the Capitals 3-0.

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Tonight, the Red Sox are at home for Game 2 against the Guardians.

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And the Bruins are back at home to skate with the Senators.

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In top news, around the world, some of the most remarkable architectural wonders are

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at risk, necessitating urgent conservation efforts to prevent their demise.

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In Valonia, Italy, the 157-foot Torre Garacenda, a 12th century structure with a notable lean,

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is receiving intervention, using techniques that stabilized the leaning tower of Pisa.

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Similarly, England's Hearst Castle is under reinforcement due to erosion from relentless

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sea waves, while Egypt's ancient site of Abydos faces threats from looting, prompting

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heightened security and preservation efforts.

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In Western Australia, the expansive Rock Art site of Miradjuga is battling pollution from

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nearby industrial activities, even as it gains some protection through expansion into the

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national park.

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Teotihuacan in Mexico, overwhelmed by the impacts of overtourism and environmental wear,

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is seeing initiatives for sustainable tourism and structural preservation.

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Each of these sites showcases the global challenge of preserving historical legacies against

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modern threats, underscoring the crucial role of conservation in maintaining our cultural

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heritage.

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In business news, Tigerwood's choice in putters has sparked not just a trend, but

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an asset class among golf enthusiasts.

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Scotty Cameron's Custom Clubs, especially the Torre putters known as Circle T's, command

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hefty prices, with values stretching from $2,000 to $8,000 per club, and can resell

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for much more.

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This fervor isn't limited to the clubs.

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Associated merchandise like head covers can also fetch high prices, reflecting the putter's

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status as both functional sports equipment and collectible art pieces.

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Cameron's designs, which have been wielded by pros like Woods and Brooks-Kotka, carry

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a mystique enhanced by their aesthetic appeal and rarity, fueling a collector's market

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akin to luxury brands.

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The Allure is so potent that even a backup putter made for Woods fetched nearly $400,000

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at auction.

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With such high stakes, these putters are seen not just as sports tools, but as investments

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in art, bridging the gap between athleticism and craftsmanship in the golfing world.

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In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $63,000.

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Ethereum is at $3,000.

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And Solana is $134.

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Moving on to a more local vibe.

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In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio

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to bring you some free classes, so listen up.

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Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.

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Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,

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and elevating mental well-being.

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Scientific research affirms its benefits.

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So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.

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With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to

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tell them, sunny mornings sent you by.

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And now, back to the show.

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Let's talk science.

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Top astronomers are gathering at London's Royal Society to critically reassess long-standing

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cosmological theories, including the centriole belief that the universe expands at a constant

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rate.

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Spearheaded by Oxford cosmologist Suvar Sarkar, this revaluation comes amid growing evidence

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suggesting the universe may be expanding unevenly, a phenomenon that could fundamentally alter

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our understanding of cosmic dynamics.

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Sarkar's research into over a million quasars indicates a possible lopsided universe, challenging

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the conventional role of dark energy and the uniformity assumed in the cosmological constant.

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This paradigm shift could reshape physics, prompting a thorough review of what we perceive

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as the fabric of the universe.

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And in entertainment news, Chris Hemsworth's attempt to star in Kevin Costner's new directorial

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project was unsuccessful as Costner decided to take on the lead role himself.

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The movie, described as an abstract and interesting love story involving a horse wrangler, drew

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Hemsworth's interest, partly due to his own fondness for horses.

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Despite Hemsworth's efforts and interest, Costner, feeling he was still fit for the

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role, chose to cast himself, suggesting Hemsworth look for another project.

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This undisclosed film is separate from Costner's current work on his western epic Horizon,

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which involves multiple installments and a broad and sumble cast.

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Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.

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And today, our quote comes from Michael Jordan.

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And number 24 said,

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Some people want it to happen.

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Some wish it would happen.

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And others make it happen.

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And that's a wrap for this morning.

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You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos

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with local news and the weather reports.

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Have an amazing day, my good friends.

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We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.