WEBVTT 00:00:01.440 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.339 --> 00:00:08.740 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.000 --> 00:00:13.220 and it's Friday, March 28th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.220 --> 00:00:19.500 to know, 95 years ago, today in 1930, the Turkish 00:00:19.500 --> 00:00:22.800 city of Istanbul, originally gilt as Byzantium, 00:00:22.820 --> 00:00:27.420 around 657 before the Common Era. was renamed 00:00:27.420 --> 00:00:30.780 Constantinople in the 4th century after Emperor 00:00:30.780 --> 00:00:34.240 Constantine the Great established it as his capital 00:00:34.240 --> 00:00:38.640 and officially adopted its current name. So now 00:00:38.640 --> 00:00:42.939 you know. And now it's time for the weather report. 00:00:45.659 --> 00:00:48.179 This morning there's a chance of rain showers 00:00:48.179 --> 00:00:52.460 and it feels like 32 degrees with 11 mile per 00:00:52.460 --> 00:00:56.509 hour wind. The sunset will take place at 544, 00:00:56.810 --> 00:01:01.409 and it will rise again tomorrow at 617. It looks 00:01:01.409 --> 00:01:04.109 like we're in for some morning rain showers and 00:01:04.109 --> 00:01:07.609 patchy fog before 8 a .m., then likely rain throughout 00:01:07.609 --> 00:01:10.870 the day, with mostly cloudy skies and a high 00:01:10.870 --> 00:01:14.709 near 42, accompanied by a gentle northeast breeze. 00:01:15.730 --> 00:01:19.709 Tonight, expect cloudy conditions with rain likely, 00:01:19.849 --> 00:01:23.640 areas of fog, and a low around 35. along with 00:01:23.640 --> 00:01:27.000 light winds. For all you beach runners out there, 00:01:27.200 --> 00:01:31.099 the first high tide Friday will be at 1145 with 00:01:31.099 --> 00:01:35.480 a low tide at 6. The near -shore buoy at Cape 00:01:35.480 --> 00:01:38.939 Cod Bay reads 40 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:40.859 --> 00:01:45.019 Looking ahead in the weather, expect cloudy skies 00:01:45.019 --> 00:01:48.280 with areas of fog and a chance of rain on Sunday 00:01:48.280 --> 00:01:52.459 with a high near 39. Rain showers are likely 00:01:52.459 --> 00:01:56.939 Sunday night, with a low around 39. Monday brings 00:01:56.939 --> 00:02:00.319 more rain, mostly cloudy skies, and a high near 00:02:00.319 --> 00:02:05.079 66. Showers continue Monday night, with a low 00:02:05.079 --> 00:02:08.900 around 43. Tuesday starts with a slight chance 00:02:08.900 --> 00:02:12.599 of rain before 8 a .m., then becomes mostly sunny, 00:02:12.719 --> 00:02:16.639 with a high near 51. Tuesday night will be partly 00:02:16.639 --> 00:02:21.099 cloudy, with a low around 29. Wednesday is mostly 00:02:21.099 --> 00:02:24.699 sunny with a high near 43, but expect a chance 00:02:24.699 --> 00:02:28.300 of rain and snow after 10 p .m. with a low around 00:02:28.300 --> 00:02:33.879 35. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast is 00:02:33.879 --> 00:02:36.719 brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:02:36.719 --> 00:02:40.639 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:40.900 --> 00:02:44.180 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:44.180 --> 00:02:48.409 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:48.409 --> 00:02:51.810 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:51.810 --> 00:02:55.669 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:55.669 --> 00:02:58.050 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:58.330 --> 00:03:02.729 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:03:02.729 --> 00:03:06.110 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings 00:03:06.110 --> 00:03:12.250 send you. In local news, in a significant development 00:03:12.250 --> 00:03:15.849 for wellness enthusiasts, Remedy Place has launched 00:03:15.849 --> 00:03:19.669 its largest location in Boston. Dubbed the world's 00:03:19.669 --> 00:03:22.669 first social wellness club, this new facility 00:03:22.669 --> 00:03:25.689 opened on March 26th in the Seaport District 00:03:25.689 --> 00:03:29.110 and is the brand's fourth location, joining its 00:03:29.110 --> 00:03:32.189 clubs in West Hollywood, Soho, and Flatiron. 00:03:33.569 --> 00:03:37.610 Dr. Jonathan Leary, founder and CDO, emphasized 00:03:37.610 --> 00:03:40.969 that this club aims to redefine how people connect 00:03:40.969 --> 00:03:44.750 and improve their health. The club features unique 00:03:44.750 --> 00:03:47.330 treatments, including a foam bathing experience 00:03:47.330 --> 00:03:51.229 designed for six people, alongside advanced therapies 00:03:51.229 --> 00:03:55.990 like infrared sauna and acupuncture. Remedy Place 00:03:55.990 --> 00:04:00.150 Boston is located at 400 Summer Street and operates 00:04:00.150 --> 00:04:03.090 from 10 in the morning to 6 in the evening daily. 00:04:07.969 --> 00:04:13.580 Now on to sports. In a thrilling Sweet 16 matchup, 00:04:13.659 --> 00:04:17.379 the number three Texas Tech Red Raiders staged 00:04:17.379 --> 00:04:20.660 a remarkable comeback against the number 10 Arkansas 00:04:20.660 --> 00:04:26.980 Razorbacks, winning 85 to 83 in overtime. After 00:04:26.980 --> 00:04:29.879 trailing by 16 points with 10 minutes remaining, 00:04:30.459 --> 00:04:33.339 Texas Tech executed the second largest comeback 00:04:33.339 --> 00:04:37.800 in Sweet 16 history. Despite struggles from beyond 00:04:37.800 --> 00:04:40.519 the arc, Hitting only three out of 18 in the 00:04:40.519 --> 00:04:45.240 first half, they rallied with a late surge. Darion 00:04:45.240 --> 00:04:47.660 Williams hit a crucial three -pointer to tie 00:04:47.660 --> 00:04:50.120 the game and then scored the go -ahead bucket 00:04:50.120 --> 00:04:54.779 in overtime. Texas Tech now advances to the Elite 00:04:54.779 --> 00:04:58.139 Eight, facing number one seed Florida on Saturday. 00:04:59.180 --> 00:05:03.399 In local sports, yesterday afternoon in Texas, 00:05:03.639 --> 00:05:06.720 the Sox claimed victory over the Rangers 5 -2. 00:05:08.040 --> 00:05:11.000 Wilmer Abreu's three -run blast in the ninth 00:05:11.000 --> 00:05:14.180 was the game -changer, his second homer of the 00:05:14.180 --> 00:05:18.399 day. And Rafi Devers was pivotal, driving an 00:05:18.399 --> 00:05:21.920 Abreu with a grounder. Tonight, the Sox take 00:05:21.920 --> 00:05:25.240 on the Rangers at Globe Life Field at 5 .05. 00:05:26.360 --> 00:05:29.399 Tanner Hawk is on the mound for Boston, taking 00:05:29.399 --> 00:05:33.579 on Jack Leiter. Last night, the Celtics were 00:05:33.579 --> 00:05:37.490 off. But... Tomorrow night, riding a seven -game 00:05:37.490 --> 00:05:40.410 winning streak, the Celtics face the San Antonio 00:05:40.410 --> 00:05:44.649 Spurs at the Frostbank Center. Boston boasts 00:05:44.649 --> 00:05:48.449 a record of 54 -19, while the Spurs sit at 31 00:05:48.449 --> 00:05:53.550 -40. Tip -off is at 8 o 'clock. Tomorrow night, 00:05:53.750 --> 00:05:58.410 the Bruins, sitting at 30 -39 -12, head to Detroit 00:05:58.410 --> 00:06:01.610 for a showdown with the Red Wings at Little Caesars 00:06:01.610 --> 00:06:06.680 Arena. David Pasternak. with 85 points, leads 00:06:06.680 --> 00:06:13.420 the Bees. In top news, soda is still a staple 00:06:13.420 --> 00:06:17.240 in American culture, now rebranded with new flavors 00:06:17.240 --> 00:06:20.720 and slogans. A recent Super Bowl advertisement 00:06:20.720 --> 00:06:23.540 humorously depicts various people struggling 00:06:23.540 --> 00:06:27.100 with the decision to drink soda, ironically showcasing 00:06:27.100 --> 00:06:30.920 poppy as the solution. This beverage, containing 00:06:30.920 --> 00:06:33.920 significantly less sugar than traditional soda, 00:06:34.360 --> 00:06:36.560 aims to attract health -conscious consumers. 00:06:37.360 --> 00:06:40.680 Despite claims of being healthier, experts warn 00:06:40.680 --> 00:06:42.819 that these drinks still fall under the category 00:06:42.819 --> 00:06:47.639 of sugar -sweetened beverages. With sales exceeding 00:06:47.639 --> 00:06:51.319 half a billion dollars in 2024, Poppy's recent 00:06:51.319 --> 00:06:54.540 acquisition by PepsiCo signals that the soda 00:06:54.540 --> 00:06:57.819 industry is evolving, even amidst ongoing health 00:06:57.819 --> 00:07:03.740 debates. In business news, At a recent event 00:07:03.740 --> 00:07:06.860 in Shenzhen, China, hundreds of factory owners 00:07:06.860 --> 00:07:10.100 explored alternatives to the irreplaceable US 00:07:10.100 --> 00:07:14.060 market amid rising tariffs. Presenters shared 00:07:14.060 --> 00:07:17.000 insights on selling to Russia, where demand for 00:07:17.000 --> 00:07:19.560 affordable goods like nightlights and educational 00:07:19.560 --> 00:07:23.139 toys is growing. However, many manufacturers 00:07:23.139 --> 00:07:26.420 expressed anxiety about their future as the US 00:07:26.420 --> 00:07:29.360 market becomes increasingly difficult to access. 00:07:30.540 --> 00:07:33.600 Some are eyeing Southeast Asia or relocating 00:07:33.600 --> 00:07:36.620 to countries like Cambodia to bypass tariffs. 00:07:37.279 --> 00:07:41.360 Yet, trade dynamics remain uncertain, with potential 00:07:41.360 --> 00:07:44.939 reciprocal tariffs looming. For many, losing 00:07:44.939 --> 00:07:47.800 the U .S. market feels like the end of a romantic 00:07:47.800 --> 00:07:51.860 relationship that fueled their growth. In crypto 00:07:51.860 --> 00:07:56.199 movement, Bitcoin is unchanged for the week at 00:07:56.199 --> 00:08:01.329 just over $86 ,000. Ethereum is down half a percent 00:08:01.329 --> 00:08:06.490 to just over $1900. And Goetze's Maximus is down 00:08:06.490 --> 00:08:11.350 half a percent to $0 .05. Moving on to a more 00:08:11.350 --> 00:08:15.529 local vibe. In our community spotlight on health 00:08:15.529 --> 00:08:18.089 and wellness, we are working with a national 00:08:18.089 --> 00:08:21.029 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:08:21.209 --> 00:08:25.850 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:08:25.850 --> 00:08:28.709 locations in the Boston area. Pilates presents 00:08:28.709 --> 00:08:31.829 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:31.829 --> 00:08:35.169 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:35.169 --> 00:08:38.629 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:38.629 --> 00:08:42.710 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:42.710 --> 00:08:46.889 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:47.090 --> 00:08:51.049 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:51.049 --> 00:08:55.429 to tell them sunny morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:55.509 --> 00:09:01.370 back to the show. Let's talk tech. OpenAI has 00:09:01.370 --> 00:09:04.330 announced a significant enhancement to its AI 00:09:04.330 --> 00:09:09.169 system, GPT -4 .0, which now generates more realistic 00:09:09.169 --> 00:09:13.610 images and comprehensible text. This updated 00:09:13.610 --> 00:09:17.110 version replaces DALI 3 as the default image 00:09:17.110 --> 00:09:20.750 generator for ChatGPT, now accessible to users 00:09:20.750 --> 00:09:24.590 across various tiers. After a year of training 00:09:24.590 --> 00:09:27.950 with over 100 human workers, The refined model 00:09:27.950 --> 00:09:31.330 can create not only lifelike images, but also 00:09:31.330 --> 00:09:35.750 company logos and slide decks. Despite its advancements, 00:09:35.929 --> 00:09:39.110 challenges remain, as demonstrated by its occasional 00:09:39.110 --> 00:09:43.590 inaccuracies. OpenAI emphasizes its commitment 00:09:43.590 --> 00:09:46.350 to respecting artists' rights regarding image 00:09:46.350 --> 00:09:55.120 generation. The cast for the upcoming film Avengers 00:09:55.120 --> 00:09:58.580 Doomsday has been officially announced, featuring 00:09:58.580 --> 00:10:03.240 a remarkable reunion of X -Men stars. Joining 00:10:03.240 --> 00:10:07.080 Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom, also known 00:10:07.080 --> 00:10:11.279 as Dr. Doom, are Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, 00:10:11.279 --> 00:10:14.500 Vanessa Kirby, and many others, all confirmed 00:10:14.500 --> 00:10:18.019 during a livestream event. The biggest news includes 00:10:18.019 --> 00:10:21.210 the return of Patrick Stewart. Ian McKellen and 00:10:21.210 --> 00:10:24.389 Alan Cumming from the original X -Men franchise, 00:10:24.769 --> 00:10:27.490 along with Channing Tatum reprising his role 00:10:27.490 --> 00:10:31.330 as Gambit. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, 00:10:31.629 --> 00:10:35.029 Avengers Doomsday is set to premiere on May 1st, 00:10:35.029 --> 00:10:39.309 2026, while Avengers Secret Wars follows on May 00:10:39.309 --> 00:10:45.309 7th, 2027. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for 00:10:45.309 --> 00:10:49.029 the quote of the day. And today... Our quote 00:10:49.029 --> 00:10:51.710 comes from the American baseball player and civil 00:10:51.710 --> 00:10:56.009 rights activist, Jackie Robinson. And he said, 00:10:56.750 --> 00:11:00.009 A life is not important, except in the impact 00:11:00.009 --> 00:11:04.730 it has on other lives. And that's a wrap for 00:11:04.730 --> 00:11:07.529 this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:11:07.850 --> 00:11:11.570 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:11:11.570 --> 00:11:14.649 videos with local news and the weather reports. 00:11:16.080 --> 00:11:18.840 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:11:18.840 --> 00:11:22.000 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:11:22.000 --> 00:11:22.340 in Boston.