Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa, and it's Wednesday, April 24th.
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.
But first, you'll be interested to know 224 years ago, today in 1800.
The Library of Congress was officially founded as U.S. President John Adams approved the
$5,000 appropriated to acquire quote, such books as may be necessary for the use of Congress.
It eventually became the largest library in the world.
So now you know.
Now you know what time it is.
It's time for the weather report.
In the Boston area, this morning it's cloudy and feels like 38 degrees with 8 mile per
hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 7.36 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5.47.
It looks like we're in for a chance of showers before 1 p.m., then showers likely and possibly
a thunderstorm between 1 and 3 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after
3 as well.
Some of the storms could produce gusty wind.
It will be mostly cloudy with a high near 60 and wind around 11 mile per hour.
Chance of precipitation is 60% with new rain amounts of less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight, a slight chance of showers before 9 p.m., mostly clear with a low around 32
and wind of 11 to 16 mile per hour.
Chance of precipitation is 20%.
For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday will be just after 6.30
a.m. with a low tide at 6.30 p.m.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 47 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, Thursday and Friday will be sunny and cool with highs in
the mid-50s.
Saturday will be mostly sunny and warmer with a high near 62.
A chance of showers arrives Saturday night and continues into Sunday.
Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 71 with breezy southwest wind.
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In local news, three Massachusetts high schools have been recognized among the top 25% in
the nation, according to U.S. News and World Report's latest rankings.
Boston Latin ranked 27th, Pioneer Valley, Chinese Immersion School ranked 100th, and
Lexington High School 192nd.
These rankings are based on a comprehensive evaluation of six factors including college
readiness, state assessment scores, and graduation rates.
For example, Boston Latin School boasts a near-perfect score with impressive percentages
in AP exam participation and proficiency in key subjects like math and reading.
Now on to sports.
Blaming referees for game outcomes is often seen as a poor excuse for performance issues,
particularly highlighted by recent NBA games involving the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia
76ers.
And the excuses are piling up.
The Lakers, facing off against the Denver Nuggets, cited refereeing decisions as significant
in their narrow loss, despite multiple opportunities to secure the game.
Such claims by teams often reflect frustration but might undermine their focus and morale
in ongoing competitions.
This perspective was echoed by Lakers head coach Darvin Hamm, emphasizing readiness to
play regardless of refereeing.
In local sports, the Red Sox on the road lost to the Guardians 4-1.
Tonight, the Sox remain on the road in Cleveland for game two of the three game series, and
the Celtics are back at home for game two to take on the Heat.
The Bruins are also on tonight, and you're going to have to switch back and forth to
catch game three in Toronto.
And top news, X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to launch a TV app for video content.
Announced by CEO Linda Iaccarino, the app aims to deliver real-time, engaging content
on smart TVs, featuring an interface similar to YouTube's.
It will include a trending video algorithm to curate popular content and AI-powered topics
for video organization.
Additionally, the app will support cross-device viewing, allowing seamless transitions from
smartphones to TVs.
While no specific release date was provided, Iaccarino indicated that the app would be
available soon on most smart TVs.
This move is part of a broader strategy to transform the platform into a free-speech,
video-first media outlet.
And business news, Oracle is relocating its headquarters to Nashville, Tennessee, a strategic
move aimed at enhancing its integration with the health care industry.
Announced by CEO Larry Ellison during a live-streamed event, the decision aligns with the company's
significant investment in health care, including the nearly $30 billion acquisition of Cerner
in 2021.
Nashville, a burgeoning hub for health care, offers Oracle Proximity the key industry players.
This relocation marks another significant shift for Oracle, which moved its headquarters
from California to Austin in 2020 as part of a strategy to adopt a more flexible workforce
approach.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $67,000.
Ethereum is just over $3,200.
And Solana is $158.
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 Morning sent you by.
And now back to the show.
Let's talk science.
Scientists have developed a new model to explain the mysterious heart-shaped feature on Pluto
known as Tombow Regio.
This model suggests that an impact from a celestial object, possibly up to 400 miles
in diameter, hit Pluto's icy surface, creating the Sputnik Planitia basin.
The impact involving a mixture of ice and rock left a permanent indentation due to Pluto's
extremely cold temperatures, which prevent the ice from melting.
This research, leveraging advanced simulation tools and data from the 2015 New Horizons
mission, offers significant insights into Pluto's geology and its dynamic processes
beneath the surface.
And in entertainment news.
Quentin Tarantino's much anticipated 10th film, The Movie Critic, was poised to be a
grand farewell, blending elements from his cinematic universe.
This final project was envisioned as a Tarantino goodbye metaverse, potentially including characters
and stars from his previous films.
At one point, the film even flirted with being a spin-off of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,
featuring Brad Pitt's character, Cliff Booth.
However, despite various rewrites and casting rumors, including potential involvement from
Tom Cruise and Olivia Wilde, the project remains uncertain.
Tarantino's creative exploration may lead The Movie Critic to join his list of unrealized
projects, leaving fans to wonder what could have been in this ultimate Tarantino crossover.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from Elon Musk.
And the CEO of Twitter said,
Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy.
And Twitter is the digital town square, where matters vital to the future of humanity are
debated.
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.
Had an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.