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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 Monday, April 22nd.

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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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But first, you'll be interested to know 54 years ago, today in 1970.

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The first Earth Day took place.

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It's a pivotal event that champions the environmental movement's milestones while spotlighting

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the urgency of safeguarding Earth's natural resources for the future.

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Originating in the U.S., thanks to Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson and Harvard student

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Dennis Hayes, the day was set to engage communities in environmental conservation.

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Initially rallying 20 million Americans, its influence spurred critical legislation like

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the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act.

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Today, Earth Day engages over a billion people globally, making it one of the most significant

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secular observances worldwide.

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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 34 degrees, with 10 mile per hour wind.

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The sunset will take place at 734, and it will rise again tomorrow at 550.

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It looks like Grand Forêt is sunny day, with a high near 57 and wind around 10 mile per

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hour.

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Tonight.

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It will be clear with a low around 35.

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For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Monday will be just before 5 a.m.,

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with another low tide just after 530 p.m.

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The new shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 47 degrees for the water temperature.

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Looking ahead in the weather.

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Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 62 degrees and south wind 6 to 15 mile per hour.

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Showers arrive Wednesday, mainly after 7 a.m., with a high near 56 in breezy conditions.

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Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers before midnight, at a

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low around 38.

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Thursday turns mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 52 in breezy northwest wind.

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Sunny skies continue Friday with a high near 58.

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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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Sunny mornings send you.

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In local news.

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Starting May 8th, Boston's Rose Kennedy Greenway will host a new beer garden, Night Shift on

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the Greenway, at Dewey Square.

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This pop-up, a collaboration with Night Shift Brewing, will offer visitors a place to enjoy

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craft beers through October.

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The beer garden enhances the Greenway's attractions, including murals, food trucks, and various

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events, enriching Boston's vibrant outdoor scene.

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This initiative highlights the city's commitment to creating lively communal spaces that blend

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natural beauty with urban life.

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Now on to sports.

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As the NBA's current media rights agreement nears expiration, the leave looks toward a

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potentially lucrative future.

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Currently drawing just under $3 billion annually from ESPN and TNT, the NBA's next media rights

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deals could significantly boost its revenue, with figures potentially doubling the current

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intake.

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Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are expected to bid again, but new players like Amazon

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and NBC are also in the mix, driven by their strategic interests in expanding live sports

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offerings.

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Additionally, streaming giants like Netflix and Apple are eyed as potential bidders, especially

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given their interest in global sports content rights.

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This intense competition underscores the NBA's robust appeal and its strategic position at

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the intersection of sports and media innovation.

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In local sports, the Red Sox on the road beat the Pirates 6-1, and in the NBA playoffs,

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the Celtics at home beat the Heat 114-94.

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Tonight in playoffs for national hockey, the Bruins are at home to take on the Maple Leafs.

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In top news, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a revised bill that could lead

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to a TikTok ban incorporating measures such as foreign aid to garner bipartisan Senate

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support.

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This new version extends the bite dance deadline to sell TikTok from six to nine months, with

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a possible 90-day extension by the president, effectively giving up to a year before a ban

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might be enforced.

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The bill, supported by a strong majority in the House, is poised for quick Senate approval

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and President Biden's signature.

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Amidst concerns over data privacy and national security, the bill aligns with bipartisan

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efforts to regulate or limit foreign-controlled digital platforms.

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In business news, the recent launch of the Ruins Protocol by Kasey Rodarmer alongside

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Bitcoin's scheduled halving event has unexpectedly boosted transaction fees on the blockchain

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to record highs, benefiting miners significantly.

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Contrary to expectations that the halving would decrease miner revenues, by cutting

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block rewards by 50%, the introduction of Ruins caused a surge in network activity.

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This increased demand led to a spike in transaction fees, which hit an average of $128 on the

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day of the launch, significantly padding miners' earnings.

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This incident underscores the dynamic and unpredictable nature of cryptocurrency economics

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and highlights the potential for new technologies to dramatically impact the market.

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In crypto movement, Bitcoin is $65,000, Ethereum is just over $3,100, and Solana is $148.

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Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working

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with a national Pilates studio 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 Morning sent you by.

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And now, back to the show.

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Let's talk health and science.

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Artificial intelligence has led to a groundbreaking discovery in prostate cancer research.

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Scientists, including teams from the universities of Oxford, Manchester, and East Anglia, utilized

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AI to analyze DNA from 159 prostate cancer patients.

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This advanced analysis revealed not one, but two distinct types of prostate cancer.

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This finding, supported by Cancer Research UK and published in Cell Genomics, is significant

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as it marks the first use of AI to distinguish cancer types in this manner.

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By identifying different disease pathways, this technology paves the way for more personalized

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and potentially less invasive treatment options, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach

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to cancer treatment.

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And in entertainment news…

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This weekend at the box office, a tight race unfolds among Universal's Abigail, Lionsgate's

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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and A24's Civil War.

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Tuesday saw Abigail leading with $4 million, slightly edging out its competitors.

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Civil War, in its second week, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare are not far behind,

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both showing potential for solid weekend performances.

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Despite varied expectations, each film appeals to distinct audiences, from vampire thriller

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enthusiasts and action comedy fans to those drawn to dystopian narratives.

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This diversity in genre highlights the dynamic nature of current cinema offerings, underscoring

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a vibrant weekend for moviegoers.

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

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And today, in honor of Earth Day, our quote comes from biologist and British broadcaster

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David Attenborough.

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And the great narrator said…

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But consider these facts.

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96% of the mass of mammals on our planet today are us and the livestock that we've domesticated.

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Only 4% is everything else, from elephants to badgers, tigers to bats.

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70% of all birds are now domesticated poultry, mostly chickens.

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Nature once determined how we survive.

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How we determined how nature survives.

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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.