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 19th. 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 --> 00:00:23,440 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,440 --> 00:00:26,820 But first, you'll be interested to know. 6 00:00:26,820 --> 00:00:30,340 Today is National Garlic Day. 7 00:00:30,340 --> 00:00:36,000 Garlic has been a valued plant for over 7,000 years, making it one of the oldest cultivated 8 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,860 vegetables. 9 00:00:37,860 --> 00:00:42,720 Originating from Central Asia, garlic was highly appreciated for both its medicinal 10 00:00:42,720 --> 00:00:46,200 properties and culinary uses. 11 00:00:46,200 --> 00:00:52,200 Ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, who fed garlic to the pyramid builders, recognized 12 00:00:52,200 --> 00:00:57,920 its health benefits, which they believed increased strength and offered disease protection. 13 00:00:57,920 --> 00:01:04,160 Today, garlic continues to be esteemed, often used as an herbal supplement to support heart 14 00:01:04,160 --> 00:01:09,120 health, manage cholesterol, and even boost immunity. 15 00:01:09,120 --> 00:01:10,840 So now you know. 16 00:01:10,840 --> 00:01:13,960 And now you know what time it is. 17 00:01:13,960 --> 00:01:16,720 It's time for the weather report. 18 00:01:16,720 --> 00:01:23,800 In the Boston area, this morning it's cloudy and feels like 41 degrees, with 5 mile per 19 00:01:23,800 --> 00:01:25,680 hour wind. 20 00:01:25,680 --> 00:01:32,360 The sunset will take place at 7.30 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.54. 21 00:01:32,360 --> 00:01:37,840 It looks like we're in for a partly sunny day, with a high near 54 and wind of 7 to 22 00:01:37,840 --> 00:01:40,080 11 mile per hour. 23 00:01:40,080 --> 00:01:46,640 Tonight, a chance of showers after midnight, and mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. 24 00:01:46,640 --> 00:01:51,680 Chance of precipitation is 30%. 25 00:01:51,680 --> 00:01:56,760 For all you beach runners out there, the first High Tide Friday will be at 9 a.m., with a 26 00:01:56,760 --> 00:02:01,000 low tide just after 3.30 p.m. 27 00:02:01,000 --> 00:02:08,800 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 47 degrees for the water temperature. 28 00:02:08,800 --> 00:02:14,280 Looking ahead in the weather, this weekend starts with a chance of showers Saturday morning, 29 00:02:14,280 --> 00:02:19,520 then turns mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. 30 00:02:19,520 --> 00:02:25,760 Sunday will be sunny and cooler, with a high near 60 and breezy conditions. 31 00:02:25,760 --> 00:02:30,520 Sunny skies continue Monday, with a high near 62. 32 00:02:30,520 --> 00:02:34,360 Next week starts mostly sunny on Tuesday, with a high near 63. 33 00:02:34,360 --> 00:02:40,760 Then a chance of showers arrives Tuesday night, and continues into Wednesday. 34 00:02:40,760 --> 00:02:44,600 Wednesday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. 35 00:02:44,600 --> 00:02:47,560 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 36 00:02:47,560 --> 00:02:53,200 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 37 00:02:53,200 --> 00:02:59,660 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 38 00:02:59,660 --> 00:03:02,440 for culinary delights. 39 00:03:02,440 --> 00:03:08,000 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict, or their gluten-free crepes. 40 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:12,760 You can grab a panini for lunch, or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 41 00:03:12,760 --> 00:03:16,760 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 42 00:03:16,760 --> 00:03:20,200 So stop on by, and don't forget to tell them. 43 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:23,640 Sunny mornings send you. 44 00:03:23,640 --> 00:03:31,400 In local news, Boston Dynamics has unveiled a new all-electric version of its Atlas robot, 45 00:03:31,400 --> 00:03:36,680 boasting enhanced capabilities and a more human-like design. 46 00:03:36,680 --> 00:03:42,440 This next-generation robot features swiveling joints that allow for unprecedented movement, 47 00:03:42,440 --> 00:03:48,520 aiming to efficiently handle tasks that are typically dull, dirty, or dangerous. 48 00:03:48,520 --> 00:03:53,820 Unlike its hydraulic predecessor, this Atlas model is designed to perform movements that 49 00:03:53,820 --> 00:03:57,120 surpass human capabilities. 50 00:03:57,120 --> 00:04:02,180 It integrates advanced AI and machine learning tools, and will soon undergo testing with 51 00:04:02,180 --> 00:04:13,800 select customers, including Hyundai, as it prepares for applications across various industries. 52 00:04:13,800 --> 00:04:15,920 Now on to sports. 53 00:04:15,920 --> 00:04:22,840 The NHL has approved the relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Salt Lake City, after frustrations 54 00:04:22,840 --> 00:04:28,480 over the inability to secure a long-term arena solution in Arizona. 55 00:04:28,480 --> 00:04:33,200 The team, purchased by Ryan and Ashley Smith of Smith Entertainment Group for just over 56 00:04:33,200 --> 00:04:39,720 $1 billion, will start the next season in Utah as a new franchise. 57 00:04:39,720 --> 00:04:44,780 This move marks a significant shift for the Coyotes, who have struggled with instability 58 00:04:44,780 --> 00:04:45,780 in Arizona. 59 00:04:45,780 --> 00:04:52,080 The new Utah-based team will play at the Delta Center and aims to enhance the local entertainment 60 00:04:52,080 --> 00:05:00,760 district, supported by state funding and a vibrant community ready to embrace NHL hockey. 61 00:05:00,760 --> 00:05:08,120 In local sports, the Red Sox at home beat the Guardians 2-0. 62 00:05:08,120 --> 00:05:14,920 And tonight, the Sox are on the road in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates. 63 00:05:14,920 --> 00:05:21,520 In top news, NASA has confirmed that the object that damaged a house in Naples, Florida was 64 00:05:21,520 --> 00:05:27,120 a stanchion from a battery pack released from the International Space Station. 65 00:05:27,120 --> 00:05:32,600 This incident has sparked significant legal and policy discussions, as the homeowner navigates 66 00:05:32,600 --> 00:05:37,880 through the complexities of space law to seek compensation for damages. 67 00:05:37,880 --> 00:05:42,680 The event underscores the challenges of managing space debris and highlights the potential 68 00:05:42,680 --> 00:05:46,080 risks to people and property on Earth. 69 00:05:46,080 --> 00:05:50,820 It also brings into question the adequacy of current laws and international agreements 70 00:05:50,820 --> 00:05:57,080 regarding liability and damage caused by space activities. 71 00:05:57,080 --> 00:06:03,600 In business news, Netflix has reported a 15% increase in revenue for the first quarter 72 00:06:03,600 --> 00:06:10,800 of 2024, totaling over $9 billion, and announced significant changes in how it will report 73 00:06:10,800 --> 00:06:13,480 its performance metrics. 74 00:06:13,480 --> 00:06:17,960 As the streaming giant moves away from reporting membership numbers, citing the complexity 75 00:06:17,960 --> 00:06:24,320 introduced by new revenue streams like advertising and extra member features, it will focus on 76 00:06:24,320 --> 00:06:28,000 revenue, operating margin, and engagement metrics. 77 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:34,800 Additionally, the crackdown on password sharing, which began in May 2023, has reportedly contributed 78 00:06:34,800 --> 00:06:42,440 to a notable increase in subscribers, adding 9.5 million new members in the quarter. 79 00:06:42,440 --> 00:06:49,560 Netflix's operating margin also saw a 7% year-over-year growth, reaching 28%. 80 00:06:49,560 --> 00:06:55,160 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $62,000. 81 00:06:55,160 --> 00:06:58,400 Ethereum is at $3,000. 82 00:06:58,400 --> 00:07:03,600 And Solana is $138. 83 00:07:03,600 --> 00:07:05,920 Moving on to a more local vibe. 84 00:07:05,920 --> 00:07:12,240 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 85 00:07:12,240 --> 00:07:16,880 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 86 00:07:16,880 --> 00:07:21,560 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 87 00:07:21,560 --> 00:07:27,200 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 88 00:07:27,200 --> 00:07:30,480 and elevating mental well-being. 89 00:07:30,480 --> 00:07:33,680 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 90 00:07:33,680 --> 00:07:40,480 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Canton, Wellesley, 91 00:07:40,480 --> 00:07:43,760 Kingham, Brookline, and Framingham. 92 00:07:43,760 --> 00:07:48,240 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 93 00:07:48,240 --> 00:07:51,680 And now, back to the show. 94 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:53,600 Let's talk science. 95 00:07:53,600 --> 00:08:00,240 A recent study using the dark energy spectroscopic instrument, otherwise known as DESI, suggests 96 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:05,400 that dark energy may not be as constant as previously thought. 97 00:08:05,400 --> 00:08:11,640 This challenges the conventional model, which posits that dark energy, driving the universe's 98 00:08:11,640 --> 00:08:15,120 expansion, remains unchanged over time. 99 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:21,180 DESI's observations, particularly of baryon acoustic oscillations, indicate potential 100 00:08:21,180 --> 00:08:24,760 variations in dark energy's strength. 101 00:08:24,760 --> 00:08:30,000 While these findings are preliminary, they hint at the possibility of evolving dark energy, 102 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:34,220 potentially reshaping our understanding of the cosmos. 103 00:08:34,220 --> 00:08:39,840 This revelation comes as part of broader efforts to refine cosmological models, with new data 104 00:08:39,840 --> 00:08:44,360 anticipated from upcoming large-scale sky surveys. 105 00:08:44,360 --> 00:08:54,640 And in entertainment news, speaking of, Pearl Jam has released their 12th studio album, 106 00:08:54,640 --> 00:09:00,520 Dark Matter, marking a return to the band's heavier rock roots after their 2020 experimental 107 00:09:00,520 --> 00:09:03,400 album, Gigaton. 108 00:09:03,400 --> 00:09:09,640 Produced by Andrew Watt, Dark Matter features 11 robust tracks, including hits like Wreckage 109 00:09:09,640 --> 00:09:12,620 and the chart-topping title track. 110 00:09:12,620 --> 00:09:18,380 The album was developed swiftly over three weeks at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, reflecting 111 00:09:18,380 --> 00:09:22,520 a vigorous and intense creative process. 112 00:09:22,520 --> 00:09:29,000 Eddie Vedder, emphasizing the album's impact, suggests playing it really loud. 113 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:33,960 Following the release, Pearl Jam is set to embark on a global tour, bringing their latest 114 00:09:33,960 --> 00:09:37,720 work to fans around the world. 115 00:09:37,720 --> 00:09:40,280 And that's a wrap for this morning. 116 00:09:40,280 --> 00:09:46,080 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 117 00:09:46,080 --> 00:09:48,560 with local news and the weather reports. 118 00:09:48,560 --> 00:09:51,680 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 119 00:09:51,680 --> 00:10:00,360 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.