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 26. 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 --> 00:00:23,400 some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment. 5 00:00:23,400 --> 00:00:26,680 But first, you'll be interested to know. 6 00:00:26,680 --> 00:00:28,800 Today is Arbor Day. 7 00:00:28,800 --> 00:00:33,760 It originated in the 1870s in Nebraska City. 8 00:00:33,760 --> 00:00:39,480 Julius Sterling Morton, a journalist and later the editor of Nebraska City News, used his 9 00:00:39,480 --> 00:00:46,360 platform to advocate for the ecological importance of trees in a region that lacked forestation. 10 00:00:46,360 --> 00:00:53,640 His efforts culminated in the establishment of Arbor Day on April 10, 1872, when Nebraskans 11 00:00:53,640 --> 00:00:57,240 planted around one million trees. 12 00:00:57,240 --> 00:01:03,440 This tradition quickly spread across the United States and by 1885, Arbor Day was a state 13 00:01:03,440 --> 00:01:06,000 holiday in Nebraska. 14 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:12,240 The day is now nationally recognized and celebrated by planting trees and promoting environmental 15 00:01:12,240 --> 00:01:13,760 stewardship. 16 00:01:13,760 --> 00:01:15,480 So now you know. 17 00:01:15,480 --> 00:01:18,600 And now you know what time it is. 18 00:01:18,600 --> 00:01:21,360 It's time for the weather report. 19 00:01:21,360 --> 00:01:23,940 In the Boston area. 20 00:01:23,940 --> 00:01:30,560 This morning it's sunny and feels like 32 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind. 21 00:01:30,560 --> 00:01:37,480 The sunset will take place at 738 and it will rise again tomorrow at 544. 22 00:01:37,480 --> 00:01:42,240 It looks like we're in for some patchy frost before 7 a.m. 23 00:01:42,240 --> 00:01:48,320 Otherwise sunny with a high near 55 and wind of 6 to 10 mile per hour. 24 00:01:48,320 --> 00:01:49,720 Tonight. 25 00:01:49,720 --> 00:01:53,360 It will be clear with a low around 40. 26 00:01:53,360 --> 00:01:58,920 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Friday will be at 730 a.m. with a 27 00:01:58,920 --> 00:02:01,760 low tide at 8 p.m. 28 00:02:01,760 --> 00:02:09,480 The new shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 46 degrees for the water temperature. 29 00:02:09,480 --> 00:02:11,480 Looking ahead in the weather. 30 00:02:11,480 --> 00:02:16,600 This weekend starts sunny on Saturday with a high near 63 degrees. 31 00:02:16,600 --> 00:02:22,240 A chance of showers arrives Saturday night and continues into Sunday morning. 32 00:02:22,240 --> 00:02:27,000 Monday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 63. 33 00:02:27,000 --> 00:02:32,480 Monday will be partly sunny and a bit warmer with a high near 65. 34 00:02:32,480 --> 00:02:38,680 A chance of showers returns Monday night and continues into Tuesday afternoon. 35 00:02:38,680 --> 00:02:42,280 Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 63. 36 00:02:42,280 --> 00:02:45,520 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 37 00:02:45,520 --> 00:02:50,560 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 38 00:02:50,560 --> 00:02:57,680 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 39 00:02:57,680 --> 00:03:00,440 for culinary delights. 40 00:03:00,440 --> 00:03:06,000 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 41 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:10,720 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 42 00:03:10,720 --> 00:03:14,760 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 43 00:03:14,760 --> 00:03:18,200 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 44 00:03:18,200 --> 00:03:21,640 Any morning send you. 45 00:03:21,640 --> 00:03:28,000 In local news, while the Patriots have selected quarterback Drake May to lead us back to the 46 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:36,240 promised land, May, who stands at 6 foot 4 and weighs 223 pounds, has shown potential 47 00:03:36,240 --> 00:03:41,880 to be a franchise quarterback with his strong arm, keen vision, and mobility. 48 00:03:41,880 --> 00:03:48,960 In his two years as a starter at University of North Carolina, he accumulated nearly 8,000 49 00:03:48,960 --> 00:03:55,960 passing yards with 62 touchdowns and added over 1,100 rushing yards. 50 00:03:55,960 --> 00:04:02,160 His dynamic play earned him several accolades including ACC Player of the Year. 51 00:04:02,160 --> 00:04:08,120 Despite some inconsistencies, his high ceiling makes him a notable pick for the Pats. 52 00:04:08,120 --> 00:04:14,720 We'll see. 53 00:04:14,720 --> 00:04:16,880 Now on to sports. 54 00:04:16,880 --> 00:04:20,440 Day one of the NFL Draft is complete. 55 00:04:20,440 --> 00:04:23,280 And here are the first four picks. 56 00:04:23,280 --> 00:04:30,080 At number one, the Chicago Bears selected quarterback Caleb Williams from USC. 57 00:04:30,080 --> 00:04:37,280 At number two, the Washington Commanders selected quarterback Jaden Daniels from LSU. 58 00:04:37,280 --> 00:04:44,200 At number three, the New England Patriots selected quarterback Drake May from North Carolina. 59 00:04:44,200 --> 00:04:50,000 And at number four, the Arizona Cardinals selected wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. 60 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:52,160 from Ohio State. 61 00:04:52,160 --> 00:04:59,880 In local sports, the Red Sox on the road lost to the Guardians 6 to 4. 62 00:04:59,880 --> 00:05:05,580 And tonight, the Sox are at home to take on the Cubs. 63 00:05:05,580 --> 00:05:12,200 And top news, Southwest Airlines is facing significant operational challenges, including 64 00:05:12,200 --> 00:05:18,160 financial underperformance and delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries, leading to strategic 65 00:05:18,160 --> 00:05:19,480 changes. 66 00:05:19,480 --> 00:05:26,080 The airline plans to exit four airports, including Kuzumel International, Bellingham, Syracuse, 67 00:05:26,080 --> 00:05:30,000 and Houston's George Bush Intercontinental. 68 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:37,520 This decision follows a quarterly loss of $231 million and an adjusted loss slightly 69 00:05:37,520 --> 00:05:40,320 worse than anticipated. 70 00:05:40,320 --> 00:05:45,320 These moods are part of a broader strategy to adjust growth and network plans, moderate 71 00:05:45,320 --> 00:05:51,280 hiring, and potentially reevaluate seating configurations to better align with customer 72 00:05:51,280 --> 00:05:55,240 preferences and financial targets. 73 00:05:55,240 --> 00:06:02,040 And business news, Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, saw its stock surge by 74 00:06:02,040 --> 00:06:09,560 12% in after hours trading, propelled by outstanding financial results and significant strategic 75 00:06:09,560 --> 00:06:11,160 announcements. 76 00:06:11,160 --> 00:06:17,920 The company declared its first ever cash dividend of 20 cents per share and authorized a $70 77 00:06:17,920 --> 00:06:20,720 billion stock buyback. 78 00:06:20,720 --> 00:06:26,160 This moods come as Alphabet reported a significant increase in first quarter revenue, which soared 79 00:06:26,160 --> 00:06:32,440 to over $80 billion, a 15% increase from the previous year. 80 00:06:32,440 --> 00:06:38,160 Net income also impressively rose to nearly $24 billion. 81 00:06:38,160 --> 00:06:43,720 This financial performance was driven by robust sales and advertising across Search, YouTube, 82 00:06:43,720 --> 00:06:48,080 and cloud services, beating analyst expectations. 83 00:06:48,080 --> 00:06:53,400 The company's market capitalization also increased, indicating strong investor confidence 84 00:06:53,400 --> 00:06:59,400 in its ongoing growth and innovation, especially in AI technology. 85 00:06:59,400 --> 00:07:04,960 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $64,000. 86 00:07:04,960 --> 00:07:08,120 Ethereum is $3,100. 87 00:07:08,120 --> 00:07:12,880 And Solana is $142. 88 00:07:12,880 --> 00:07:15,840 Not much movement yesterday. 89 00:07:15,840 --> 00:07:18,200 Moving on to a more local vibe. 90 00:07:18,200 --> 00:07:24,880 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 91 00:07:24,880 --> 00:07:28,960 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 92 00:07:28,960 --> 00:07:33,360 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 93 00:07:33,360 --> 00:07:39,440 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 94 00:07:39,440 --> 00:07:42,240 and elevating mental well-being. 95 00:07:42,240 --> 00:07:45,920 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 96 00:07:45,920 --> 00:07:50,180 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 97 00:07:50,180 --> 00:07:56,520 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 98 00:07:56,520 --> 00:08:00,480 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 99 00:08:00,480 --> 00:08:03,960 And now back to the show. 100 00:08:03,960 --> 00:08:06,000 Let's talk science. 101 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:11,820 Archaeologists in France have unearthed a remarkable ancient site containing three interlocking 102 00:08:11,820 --> 00:08:19,340 enclosures from different time periods, ranging from the Neolithic era to the First Iron Age. 103 00:08:19,340 --> 00:08:24,520 This unique formation, including a circular center enclosure and adjacent horseshoe-shaped 104 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:32,480 and open circular designs, suggests complex usage and significant historical interconnections. 105 00:08:32,480 --> 00:08:37,880 Intriguing artifacts found at the site, such as flint arrowheads, a copper alloy dagger, 106 00:08:37,880 --> 00:08:43,600 and an armband possibly used for lighting fires, indicate rich cultural and commercial 107 00:08:43,600 --> 00:08:45,440 activities. 108 00:08:45,440 --> 00:08:50,840 This unprecedented discovery could provide new insights into ancient societal structures 109 00:08:50,840 --> 00:08:55,200 and burial practices once further analysis is completed. 110 00:08:55,200 --> 00:09:00,720 And in entertainment news. 111 00:09:00,720 --> 00:09:07,840 The new Apple TV Plus docu-series, Hollywood Con Queen, delves into a notorious scam that 112 00:09:07,840 --> 00:09:11,480 tricked numerous film industry hopefuls. 113 00:09:11,480 --> 00:09:16,800 The series, set to premiere on May 8th, explores the story of an impersonator known as the 114 00:09:16,800 --> 00:09:23,160 Con Queen, who lured victims to Indonesia with promises of career opportunities, only 115 00:09:23,160 --> 00:09:27,800 to lead them into financial and psychological ruin. 116 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:33,640 The scam attracted significant media attention, prompting investigations by journalist Spot 117 00:09:33,640 --> 00:09:38,440 Johnson and private investigator Nichol Kotziannis. 118 00:09:38,440 --> 00:09:44,480 This three-part series is directed by Chris Smith, known for his work on Tiger King. 119 00:09:44,480 --> 00:09:50,540 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 120 00:09:50,540 --> 00:09:56,480 And today, our quote comes from an unknown source, but we can all appreciate it, I'm 121 00:09:56,480 --> 00:09:57,480 sure. 122 00:09:57,480 --> 00:09:58,480 The news are coming. 123 00:09:58,480 --> 00:10:03,280 And they're called Saturday and Sunday. 124 00:10:03,280 --> 00:10:05,840 And that's a wrap for this morning. 125 00:10:05,840 --> 00:10:11,640 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 126 00:10:11,640 --> 00:10:14,040 with local news and the weather reports. 127 00:10:14,040 --> 00:10:17,200 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 128 00:10:17,200 --> 00:10:27,920 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.