Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, April 2nd. You'll be interested
to know, 160 years ago, today, in 1865, Confederate
troops evacuated Richmond, Virginia, the capital
of the Confederate States of America, due to
the advancing Union forces during the American
Civil War. marking a significant turning point
in the conflict and leading to the eventual Union
victory in the war. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the weather report. This morning,
it's partly sunny and it feels like 23 degrees
with 9 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 7 .11 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 6 .17. It looks like we're in for a partly
sunny day with a high near 44 and a light northeast
breeze at 5 to 9. There's a slight chance of
rain showers after 5 p .m. tonight. Expect cloudy
skies with a low around 36 and a southeast wind
picking up to 9 miles per hour. For all you beach
runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday
will be at 9 with a high tide at 315. The near
-shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 41 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect cloudy skies Thursday with rain
showers likely and a high near 65. A chance of
rain continues into the night. Friday sees a
slight chance of rain with a high near 66. Saturday
brings more rain with a high near 49. followed
by cloudy skies at night. Sunday remains mostly
cloudy with rain likely at a high near 58. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven for
culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs
Benedict. or their gluten -free crepes. You can
grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through
to get your morning coffee. They are open every
day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, nurses at Newton Wellesley Hospital are
expressing concern over an alarming rise in cancer
cases among their peers. working in a fifth floor
maternal care ward. One nurse, who wishes to
remain anonymous, shared her experience after
being diagnosed with a brain tumor, stating,
you're going into work every day with that feeling
in your gut. She reported that as many as 10
nurses have been diagnosed with various brain
tumors in recent years, with three requiring
surgery. The hospital asserts it has found no
environmental risks linked to these cases. having
conducted extensive investigations since December.
Now on to sports. Rafi Devers is making unfortunate
history for the Boston Red Sox, starting the
season with a grim 0 -for -19 stint at the plate.
As the team faced the Baltimore Orioles, Devers
struck out three more times, surpassing the record
for most strikeouts in the first five games of
a season. Despite previously being a strong hitter,
Devers has struggled since being moved to designated
hitter after the signing of Alex Bregman. Team
manager Alex Cora remains optimistic, emphasizing
that Devers will eventually find his rhythm,
stating, In local sports, The Capitals squeaked
by the Bruins 4 -3 at the Garden last night.
David Pasternak had two goals, but Alex Ovechkin's
power play strike was pivotal for Washington.
Vinny Ledieri also scored for Boston. The Bees
now stand at 30 -36 -9 this season. Tomorrow
night, the Bruins clash with the spirited Canadians
in Montreal. The Celtics were off last night,
but tomorrow night, holding a record of 56 -19,
the Celtics face the Miami Heat at TD Garden.
The Heat come in with a record of 34 -40, and
they are in third place in the Southeast Division.
Both teams are on a roll, as the Celtics ride
a nine -game winning streak while the Heat have
won five in a row. For the upcoming game, Jalen
Brown and Drew Holiday are listed as questionable
due to knee and shoulder issues, respectively.
Kristaps Porzingis is also questionable with
illness, while Al Horford is doubtful with a
left big toe sprain. Tip -off is at 7 .30. Tonight,
the Sox are back on the field as they face the
Orioles in Baltimore. Garrett Crochet will take
the mound for the Sox with his 3 .60 ERA. while
Zac Eflin pitches for the Orioles. With a 1 -4
record, the Sox aim to bounce back. First pitch
is at 6 .35. In top news, Chinese companies are
investing billions of dollars in Mexican factories
to produce goods for the American market, benefiting
from tariff -free shipping under the U .S.-Mexico
-Canada agreement. Suek Suyong moved to Mexico
to work for Gillian Engineering, which builds
factories quickly. However, the trade deficit
with Mexico has increased significantly, raising
concerns for the Trump administration. Tariffs
on imports could drastically increase costs for
American manufacturers, while analysts warn that
these tariffs may ultimately hurt the U .S. job
market. Despite challenges, the Chinese -Mexican
industrial connection remains strong, creating
jobs and driving economic growth in Mexico. In
business news, in a competitive battle for Apple's
credit card, Visa has proposed a payment of roughly
$100 million to secure the deal. This comes as
Goldman Sachs, the current issuer, plans to exit
the consumer lending market. Other major banks,
including JPMorgan Chase and Synchrony Financial,
are also in contention. The chosen network will
play a crucial role in Apple's payment ecosystem,
which is becoming central to consumer financial
habits. With approximately $20 billion in balances,
the Apple credit card represents a significant
opportunity for whoever wins the bid. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 2%. to about $85 ,000.
Ethereum is up 0 .5 % to just under $1 ,900.
And Goatseys Maximus is down 5 % to $0 .04. 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 tech. Apple's item
tracking device, AirTag, debuted nearly four
years ago, but has yet to see any hardware upgrades.
Rumors indicate that an AirTag 2 was on the horizon,
possibly launching this year. The current AirTag
utilizes Apple's ultra -wideband U1 chip, allowing
for precision finding within a range of 10 to
15 meters. However, the new model may incorporate
the latest chip from the iPhone 15, extending
this range to 60 meters. Additionally, Apple
aims to enhance anti -stalking features. The
expected release window is around May or June,
potentially in time for the Worldwide Developers
Conference in 2025. April brings a captivating
lineup of movies and television shows, showcasing
talent from Steven Soderbergh to Mark Rylance.
Soderbergh's Black Bag explores the secretive
lives of spies, while Wolf Hall The Mirror and
the Light features Rylance as the calculating
Thomas Cromwell. On Netflix, adolescence delves
into the chaos of a family facing unexpected
turmoil. Mid -century modern offers a comedic
spin on life in Palm Springs, and Mobland stars
Tom Hardy in a gritty tale of gangland loyalty.
The month promises a diverse array of compelling
stories worth watching. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the Roman philosopher and
emperor, Marcus Aurelius. And he said, Accept
the things to which fate binds you and love the
people with whom fate brings you together, but
do so with all your heart. 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 day, my good friends. We'll see
you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Boston.