Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa, and it's Tuesday, April 16th.
Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into
some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment.
At first, you'll be interested to know, 21 years ago, today, in 2003.
At age 40, Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the best player in the history of basketball,
played his last game in the NBA.
He finished with six championships, six NBA Finals, MVP trophies, and was league MVP in
five separate seasons.
So now you know.
And now you know what time it is.
It's time for the weather report.
In the Boston area.
This morning it's sunny and feels like 42 degrees, with 7 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 727, and it will rise again tomorrow at 559.
It looks like we're in for a sunny day, with a high near 66 and wind of 7 to 9 mile per
hour.
Tonight.
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Tuesday will be at 6 a.m. with a
low tide at 1230 p.m.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 48 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Wednesday will see increasing clouds, with a high near 58 degrees.
Thursday will be partly sunny, with a slight chance of afternoon showers and a high near
52.
The chance of showers continues Thursday and Friday night, with lows in the low 40s.
Friday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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In local news, a piece of historical military equipment, specifically part of a drone plane
known as a Remote Control Aerial Target, recently surfaced on Marconi Beach in Wellfleet, Cape
Cod.
This artifact, identified by a National Park Service historian, dates back to the 1940s
and 50s, when these drones were utilized for anti-aircraft training at the now-defunct
Camp Wellfleet.
These drones were launched from aircraft at high speeds and controlled remotely for target
practice.
The discovery highlights the area's past military activities and offers a rare glimpse
into the technology used during that era.
Now on to sports.
In recent years, Major League Baseball has faced numerous challenges, not least of which
concern the very tools of the game, the baseballs and uniforms.
Since MLB's purchase of the baseball manufacturer Rawlings, there have been ongoing issues with
the baseballs, complicating things further.
Players like Kenley Jansen and Pete Fairbanks have voiced significant frustrations over
the quality of the baseballs, specifically grip problems that differ from past complaints
about the balls being overly juiced.
These grip issues, persisting since the acquisition, are impacting pitchers' ability to perform
consistently and safely, a stark shift from 2022, when the main concerns were aerodynamic
changes due to manufacturing inconsistencies.
Additionally, MLB players are contending with new uniform issues.
This season's uniforms, produced by Nike and Fanatics, are lighter, but have raised
eyebrows due to their see-through fabric, leading to discomfort and a lack of practicality.
Both these issues with the baseballs and uniforms underscore a growing concern about the attention
to detail and quality control in MLB, affecting both the integrity of the sport and the athlete's
performance.
In local sports, the Red Sox, at home, lost to the Guardians 6-0.
And in national hockey, the Bruins on the road, lost to the Capitals 3-0.
Tonight, the Red Sox are at home for Game 2 against the Guardians.
And the Bruins are back at home to skate with the Senators.
In top news, around the world, some of the most remarkable architectural wonders are
at risk, necessitating urgent conservation efforts to prevent their demise.
In Valonia, Italy, the 157-foot Torre Garacenda, a 12th century structure with a notable lean,
is receiving intervention, using techniques that stabilized the leaning tower of Pisa.
Similarly, England's Hearst Castle is under reinforcement due to erosion from relentless
sea waves, while Egypt's ancient site of Abydos faces threats from looting, prompting
heightened security and preservation efforts.
In Western Australia, the expansive Rock Art site of Miradjuga is battling pollution from
nearby industrial activities, even as it gains some protection through expansion into the
national park.
Teotihuacan in Mexico, overwhelmed by the impacts of overtourism and environmental wear,
is seeing initiatives for sustainable tourism and structural preservation.
Each of these sites showcases the global challenge of preserving historical legacies against
modern threats, underscoring the crucial role of conservation in maintaining our cultural
heritage.
In business news, Tigerwood's choice in putters has sparked not just a trend, but
an asset class among golf enthusiasts.
Scotty Cameron's Custom Clubs, especially the Torre putters known as Circle T's, command
hefty prices, with values stretching from $2,000 to $8,000 per club, and can resell
for much more.
This fervor isn't limited to the clubs.
Associated merchandise like head covers can also fetch high prices, reflecting the putter's
status as both functional sports equipment and collectible art pieces.
Cameron's designs, which have been wielded by pros like Woods and Brooks-Kotka, carry
a mystique enhanced by their aesthetic appeal and rarity, fueling a collector's market
akin to luxury brands.
The Allure is so potent that even a backup putter made for Woods fetched nearly $400,000
at auction.
With such high stakes, these putters are seen not just as sports tools, but as investments
in art, bridging the gap between athleticism and craftsmanship in the golfing world.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $63,000.
Ethereum is at $3,000.
And Solana is $134.
Moving on to a more local vibe.
In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
and elevating mental well-being.
Scientific research affirms its benefits.
So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
tell them, sunny mornings sent you by.
And now, back to the show.
Let's talk science.
Top astronomers are gathering at London's Royal Society to critically reassess long-standing
cosmological theories, including the centriole belief that the universe expands at a constant
rate.
Spearheaded by Oxford cosmologist Suvar Sarkar, this revaluation comes amid growing evidence
suggesting the universe may be expanding unevenly, a phenomenon that could fundamentally alter
our understanding of cosmic dynamics.
Sarkar's research into over a million quasars indicates a possible lopsided universe, challenging
the conventional role of dark energy and the uniformity assumed in the cosmological constant.
This paradigm shift could reshape physics, prompting a thorough review of what we perceive
as the fabric of the universe.
And in entertainment news, Chris Hemsworth's attempt to star in Kevin Costner's new directorial
project was unsuccessful as Costner decided to take on the lead role himself.
The movie, described as an abstract and interesting love story involving a horse wrangler, drew
Hemsworth's interest, partly due to his own fondness for horses.
Despite Hemsworth's efforts and interest, Costner, feeling he was still fit for the
role, chose to cast himself, suggesting Hemsworth look for another project.
This undisclosed film is separate from Costner's current work on his western epic Horizon,
which involves multiple installments and a broad and sumble cast.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from Michael Jordan.
And number 24 said,
Some people want it to happen.
Some wish it would happen.
And others make it happen.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
with local news and the weather reports.
Have an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.