Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, April 26.
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.
Today is Arbor Day.
It originated in the 1870s in Nebraska City.
Julius Sterling Morton, a journalist and later the editor of Nebraska City News, used his
platform to advocate for the ecological importance of trees in a region that lacked forestation.
His efforts culminated in the establishment of Arbor Day on April 10, 1872, when Nebraskans
planted around one million trees.
This tradition quickly spread across the United States and by 1885, Arbor Day was a state
holiday in Nebraska.
The day is now nationally recognized and celebrated by planting trees and promoting environmental
stewardship.
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 32 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 738 and it will rise again tomorrow at 544.
It looks like we're in for some patchy frost before 7 a.m.
Otherwise sunny with a high near 55 and wind of 6 to 10 mile per hour.
Tonight.
It will be clear with a low around 40.
For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Friday will be at 730 a.m. with a
low tide at 8 p.m.
The new shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 46 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather.
This weekend starts sunny on Saturday with a high near 63 degrees.
A chance of showers arrives Saturday night and continues into Sunday morning.
Monday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 63.
Monday will be partly sunny and a bit warmer with a high near 65.
A chance of showers returns Monday night and continues into Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 63.
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In local news, while the Patriots have selected quarterback Drake May to lead us back to the
promised land, May, who stands at 6 foot 4 and weighs 223 pounds, has shown potential
to be a franchise quarterback with his strong arm, keen vision, and mobility.
In his two years as a starter at University of North Carolina, he accumulated nearly 8,000
passing yards with 62 touchdowns and added over 1,100 rushing yards.
His dynamic play earned him several accolades including ACC Player of the Year.
Despite some inconsistencies, his high ceiling makes him a notable pick for the Pats.
We'll see.
Now on to sports.
Day one of the NFL Draft is complete.
And here are the first four picks.
At number one, the Chicago Bears selected quarterback Caleb Williams from USC.
At number two, the Washington Commanders selected quarterback Jaden Daniels from LSU.
At number three, the New England Patriots selected quarterback Drake May from North Carolina.
And at number four, the Arizona Cardinals selected wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
from Ohio State.
In local sports, the Red Sox on the road lost to the Guardians 6 to 4.
And tonight, the Sox are at home to take on the Cubs.
And top news, Southwest Airlines is facing significant operational challenges, including
financial underperformance and delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries, leading to strategic
changes.
The airline plans to exit four airports, including Kuzumel International, Bellingham, Syracuse,
and Houston's George Bush Intercontinental.
This decision follows a quarterly loss of $231 million and an adjusted loss slightly
worse than anticipated.
These moods are part of a broader strategy to adjust growth and network plans, moderate
hiring, and potentially reevaluate seating configurations to better align with customer
preferences and financial targets.
And business news, Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, saw its stock surge by
12% in after hours trading, propelled by outstanding financial results and significant strategic
announcements.
The company declared its first ever cash dividend of 20 cents per share and authorized a $70
billion stock buyback.
This moods come as Alphabet reported a significant increase in first quarter revenue, which soared
to over $80 billion, a 15% increase from the previous year.
Net income also impressively rose to nearly $24 billion.
This financial performance was driven by robust sales and advertising across Search, YouTube,
and cloud services, beating analyst expectations.
The company's market capitalization also increased, indicating strong investor confidence
in its ongoing growth and innovation, especially in AI technology.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $64,000.
Ethereum is $3,100.
And Solana is $142.
Not much movement yesterday.
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.
Archaeologists in France have unearthed a remarkable ancient site containing three interlocking
enclosures from different time periods, ranging from the Neolithic era to the First Iron Age.
This unique formation, including a circular center enclosure and adjacent horseshoe-shaped
and open circular designs, suggests complex usage and significant historical interconnections.
Intriguing artifacts found at the site, such as flint arrowheads, a copper alloy dagger,
and an armband possibly used for lighting fires, indicate rich cultural and commercial
activities.
This unprecedented discovery could provide new insights into ancient societal structures
and burial practices once further analysis is completed.
And in entertainment news.
The new Apple TV Plus docu-series, Hollywood Con Queen, delves into a notorious scam that
tricked numerous film industry hopefuls.
The series, set to premiere on May 8th, explores the story of an impersonator known as the
Con Queen, who lured victims to Indonesia with promises of career opportunities, only
to lead them into financial and psychological ruin.
The scam attracted significant media attention, prompting investigations by journalist Spot
Johnson and private investigator Nichol Kotziannis.
This three-part series is directed by Chris Smith, known for his work on Tiger King.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from an unknown source, but we can all appreciate it, I'm
sure.
The news are coming.
And they're called Saturday and Sunday.
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 weekend, my good friends.
We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.