Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, April 7th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Beer Day, and it marks
the 1933 signing of the Cullen -Harrison Act,
which ended the beer prohibition in the United
States. Celebrated since 2009, it honors beer's
rich history from ancient Mesopotamia to medieval
Europe. Today, beer ranks third in global consumption
after water and tea, boasting countless varieties.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, there's light rain. And
it feels like 33 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 rainy morning with showers
before 7 and patchy fog lingering throughout
the day, especially between 2 and 5. Expect cloudy
skies and a high near 41 with a gentle northeast
breeze. Tonight. There's a chance of rain and
fog, with a low of 38 and light winds. For all
you beach runners out there, the first high tide
Monday will be just before 8, with a low tide
at 215. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay
reads 42 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect a slight chance
of rain showers on Tuesday. with partly sunny
skies and a high near 45. Tuesday night will
be mostly clear with a low around 29. Wednesday
brings sunny weather with a high near 47 and
Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low
around 31. Thursday is mostly sunny with a high
near 53, but expect a chance of rain showers
Thursday night after 7 p .m. with a low around
42. Friday has a chance of rain showers, mostly
cloudy skies, and a high near 54, with rain likely
Friday night, a low around 45. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by
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on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas
Boulevard, this café is a haven for culinary
delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, protesters have filed a federal lawsuit
arguing that the buffer zone outside the courthouse
where Karen Reed's retrial is taking place in
Dedham, violates their First Amendment rights.
Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Canone expanded
the buffer zone, originally prohibiting demonstrations
within 200 feet of the court complex to include
a larger area. Red is accused of hitting and
killing Boston police officer John O 'Keefe in
January 2022, but her defense claims a law enforcement
cover -up. Attorney Mark Randazza, representing
the plaintiffs, argues that the buffer zone limits
their ability to express their views. The hearing
will continue next Thursday. Now on to sports.
In a stunning turn of events, Kelvin Sampson
orchestrated a remarkable comeback for the Houston
Cougars, defeating the Duke Blue Devils. 70 -67
in the 2025 men's Final Four. Duke, leading by
14 points late in the second half, seemed destined
for the national championship game. However,
Houston's fierce defense held Duke to just one
field goal in the final 10 minutes. Despite Duke's
talent, including standout Cooper flag, Houston's
resilience shined through. With a 9 -0 run in
the last 33 seconds, Houston now advances to
face Florida, aiming for its first national title.
This unforgettable collapse will linger in Duke's
legacy. Tonight, Florida takes on Houston for
the Men's National Championship. Florida is favored
by 1 .5. The over -under is 140 .5. Tip -off
is at 8 .50 Eastern Time on CBS. in local sports.
Last night on Sunday Night Baseball at Fenway
Park, the Sox demolished the Cardinals in Game
2 of the doubleheader 18 -7. Alex Bregman stole
the show with a three -run homer and six runs
batted in, while Rafi Devers added four hits.
Dobbins earned the win as Michaelis struggled,
taking the loss for St. Louis. The Sox offense
was unstoppable, with key contributions throughout
the lineup, and Boston's current record stands
at 6 -4, showing promise early in the season.
Game 1 ended in a walk -off in the 10th inning,
with William Abreu coming through clutch. Chapman
got the win, 5 -4. Tonight, the Sox face the
Blue Jays in the back bay at 6 -45. Richard Fitz
with a 4 .50 ERA. will pitch against Toronto's
Jose Barrios. Yesterday afternoon, the Celtics
defeated the Wizards 124 -90 at TD Garden. Peyton
Pritchard led the way with 20 points and 7 assists.
The Seas shot 49 % from the field and dominated
the boards with 62 rebounds. Jason Tatum was
out with a left ankle sprain. and Christophe
Porzingis misses due to illness. The Celtics
improve to 57 -20, while Washington falls to
28 -50. Tonight, the Celtics face the New York
Knicks, who are 49 -28 at Madison Square Garden.
Yesterday afternoon, the Bruins fell to the Buffalo
Sabres 6 -3 at Kaybank Center. Despite early
goals from Elias Lindholm, and Morgan Jekie,
Boston couldn't hold back Buffalo's relentless
offense. Tate Thompson's hat trick powered the
Sabres to victory. The Bruins now in top news.
Scott Galloway, a professor at New York University
and prominent talking head on the Internet, urges
a fresh perspective on Social Security and retirement.
He believes that individuals earning significant
wealth including himself, should not receive
Social Security benefits. Galloway advocates
for means testing to ensure that these payments
support those in genuine need. He highlights
that most recipients withdraw much more than
they contribute and argues that wealthy individuals
are not taxed sufficiently to fund the program.
Galloway envisions economic security as a priority
before retirement. promoting the idea of generating
passive income to achieve financial stability
and reduce work -related stress. In business
news, homebuilders are facing a challenging market
with the highest number of unsold homes since
the Great Recession. As of February, about 119
,000 homes remain unsold. prompting builders
to offer enticing incentives like mortgage rate
buy -downs and closing cost credits. In Killeen,
Texas, new homes are selling for $50 ,000 less
than in 2022. However, while inventory is rising
in states like Texas and Florida, competition
for homes remains fierce in coastal areas. Builders
are adapting to economic uncertainties, but many
are left with significant inventory. lacking
pricing power in this shifting market. In crypto
movement, it's a bloodbath. Bitcoin is down 6
% over the weekend to about $78 ,000. Ethereum
is down 13 % to just under $1 ,600. And Goatseys
Maximus is unchanged at $0 .03. Moving on to
a more local vibe. and 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. The trend
of smart homes is shifting as the ultra -rich
in Los Angeles are increasingly drawn to dumb
houses. Once highly sought after, homes filled
with Wi -Fi -enabled appliances, are falling
out of favor due to frustrations with complicated
technology. Interior designer Jamie Bush notes
that people desire more manual, less complicated
living spaces. High -end buyers now prefer homes
that emphasize self -sufficiency and natural
features. As digital overload becomes a concern,
properties without excessive technology are becoming
more appealing, showcasing a return to simpler,
tactile living where traditional fixtures are
regaining their charm. And in entertainment news,
the upcoming reboot of The Naked Gun is generating
excitement with Liam Neeson starring as the son
of Leslie Nielsen's original character, Lieutenant
Frank Drebin. Directed by Eikeva Schaffer from
The Lonely Island, the film is a direct sequel
to the beloved franchise. A teaser trailer debuted
at CinemaCon, showcasing Neeson's character in
a humorous hostage situation. The cast includes
Paul Walter Hauser, who plays Ed Hocken Jr.,
along with Pamela Anderson, Lisa Koshy, Danny
Houston, and Busta Rhymes. The Naked Gun is set
to hit theaters on August 1st, courtesy of Paramount
Pictures. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the English poet and painter William Blake.
And he said, No bird soars too high if he soars
with his own wings. 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.