WEBVTT 00:00:01.559 --> 00:00:04.200 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.339 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.060 --> 00:00:12.960 and it's Monday, April 7th. You'll be interested 00:00:12.960 --> 00:00:17.039 to know. Today is National Beer Day, and it marks 00:00:17.039 --> 00:00:20.660 the 1933 signing of the Cullen -Harrison Act, 00:00:20.800 --> 00:00:23.140 which ended the beer prohibition in the United 00:00:23.140 --> 00:00:28.289 States. Celebrated since 2009, it honors beer's 00:00:28.289 --> 00:00:31.750 rich history from ancient Mesopotamia to medieval 00:00:31.750 --> 00:00:36.210 Europe. Today, beer ranks third in global consumption 00:00:36.210 --> 00:00:39.369 after water and tea, boasting countless varieties. 00:00:40.570 --> 00:00:45.549 So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:45.549 --> 00:00:51.100 report. This morning, there's light rain. And 00:00:51.100 --> 00:00:55.039 it feels like 33 degrees with 9 mile per hour 00:00:55.039 --> 00:00:59.200 wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .11 and 00:00:59.200 --> 00:01:03.740 it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .17. It looks 00:01:03.740 --> 00:01:06.019 like we're in for a rainy morning with showers 00:01:06.019 --> 00:01:09.099 before 7 and patchy fog lingering throughout 00:01:09.099 --> 00:01:13.760 the day, especially between 2 and 5. Expect cloudy 00:01:13.760 --> 00:01:17.379 skies and a high near 41 with a gentle northeast 00:01:17.379 --> 00:01:21.700 breeze. Tonight. There's a chance of rain and 00:01:21.700 --> 00:01:26.000 fog, with a low of 38 and light winds. For all 00:01:26.000 --> 00:01:28.640 you beach runners out there, the first high tide 00:01:28.640 --> 00:01:31.760 Monday will be just before 8, with a low tide 00:01:31.760 --> 00:01:36.560 at 215. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay 00:01:36.560 --> 00:01:42.140 reads 42 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:42.140 --> 00:01:45.480 ahead in the weather. Expect a slight chance 00:01:45.480 --> 00:01:48.370 of rain showers on Tuesday. with partly sunny 00:01:48.370 --> 00:01:52.709 skies and a high near 45. Tuesday night will 00:01:52.709 --> 00:01:57.370 be mostly clear with a low around 29. Wednesday 00:01:57.370 --> 00:02:00.510 brings sunny weather with a high near 47 and 00:02:00.510 --> 00:02:03.469 Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low 00:02:03.469 --> 00:02:07.709 around 31. Thursday is mostly sunny with a high 00:02:07.709 --> 00:02:10.669 near 53, but expect a chance of rain showers 00:02:10.669 --> 00:02:14.169 Thursday night after 7 p .m. with a low around 00:02:14.169 --> 00:02:18.930 42. Friday has a chance of rain showers, mostly 00:02:18.930 --> 00:02:22.770 cloudy skies, and a high near 54, with rain likely 00:02:22.770 --> 00:02:27.889 Friday night, a low around 45. Bonjour, food 00:02:27.889 --> 00:02:30.889 enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by 00:02:30.889 --> 00:02:35.389 Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled 00:02:35.389 --> 00:02:38.889 on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas 00:02:38.889 --> 00:02:42.210 Boulevard, this café is a haven for culinary 00:02:42.210 --> 00:02:46.340 delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict 00:02:46.340 --> 00:02:50.400 or their gluten -free crepes. You can grab a 00:02:50.400 --> 00:02:53.379 panini for lunch or just breeze on through to 00:02:53.379 --> 00:02:56.180 get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:02:56.180 --> 00:03:00.639 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:00.639 --> 00:03:05.840 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:05.840 --> 00:03:09.259 news, protesters have filed a federal lawsuit 00:03:09.259 --> 00:03:12.340 arguing that the buffer zone outside the courthouse 00:03:12.719 --> 00:03:15.240 where Karen Reed's retrial is taking place in 00:03:15.240 --> 00:03:17.819 Dedham, violates their First Amendment rights. 00:03:18.659 --> 00:03:22.419 Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Canone expanded 00:03:22.419 --> 00:03:25.680 the buffer zone, originally prohibiting demonstrations 00:03:25.680 --> 00:03:29.379 within 200 feet of the court complex to include 00:03:29.379 --> 00:03:33.139 a larger area. Red is accused of hitting and 00:03:33.139 --> 00:03:36.139 killing Boston police officer John O 'Keefe in 00:03:36.139 --> 00:03:40.159 January 2022, but her defense claims a law enforcement 00:03:40.159 --> 00:03:44.219 cover -up. Attorney Mark Randazza, representing 00:03:44.219 --> 00:03:47.300 the plaintiffs, argues that the buffer zone limits 00:03:47.300 --> 00:03:51.080 their ability to express their views. The hearing 00:03:51.080 --> 00:03:58.939 will continue next Thursday. Now on to sports. 00:04:00.120 --> 00:04:03.419 In a stunning turn of events, Kelvin Sampson 00:04:03.419 --> 00:04:06.340 orchestrated a remarkable comeback for the Houston 00:04:06.340 --> 00:04:10.659 Cougars, defeating the Duke Blue Devils. 70 -67 00:04:10.659 --> 00:04:15.979 in the 2025 men's Final Four. Duke, leading by 00:04:15.979 --> 00:04:19.139 14 points late in the second half, seemed destined 00:04:19.139 --> 00:04:22.639 for the national championship game. However, 00:04:22.879 --> 00:04:25.779 Houston's fierce defense held Duke to just one 00:04:25.779 --> 00:04:30.120 field goal in the final 10 minutes. Despite Duke's 00:04:30.120 --> 00:04:33.699 talent, including standout Cooper flag, Houston's 00:04:33.699 --> 00:04:37.399 resilience shined through. With a 9 -0 run in 00:04:37.399 --> 00:04:40.699 the last 33 seconds, Houston now advances to 00:04:40.699 --> 00:04:43.800 face Florida, aiming for its first national title. 00:04:44.480 --> 00:04:47.860 This unforgettable collapse will linger in Duke's 00:04:47.860 --> 00:04:52.160 legacy. Tonight, Florida takes on Houston for 00:04:52.160 --> 00:04:56.540 the Men's National Championship. Florida is favored 00:04:56.540 --> 00:05:03.339 by 1 .5. The over -under is 140 .5. Tip -off 00:05:03.339 --> 00:05:09.029 is at 8 .50 Eastern Time on CBS. in local sports. 00:05:09.949 --> 00:05:13.230 Last night on Sunday Night Baseball at Fenway 00:05:13.230 --> 00:05:16.069 Park, the Sox demolished the Cardinals in Game 00:05:16.069 --> 00:05:21.490 2 of the doubleheader 18 -7. Alex Bregman stole 00:05:21.490 --> 00:05:24.430 the show with a three -run homer and six runs 00:05:24.430 --> 00:05:27.750 batted in, while Rafi Devers added four hits. 00:05:28.850 --> 00:05:31.649 Dobbins earned the win as Michaelis struggled, 00:05:31.930 --> 00:05:35.629 taking the loss for St. Louis. The Sox offense 00:05:35.629 --> 00:05:38.550 was unstoppable, with key contributions throughout 00:05:38.550 --> 00:05:41.149 the lineup, and Boston's current record stands 00:05:41.149 --> 00:05:44.529 at 6 -4, showing promise early in the season. 00:05:45.350 --> 00:05:48.569 Game 1 ended in a walk -off in the 10th inning, 00:05:48.730 --> 00:05:52.790 with William Abreu coming through clutch. Chapman 00:05:52.790 --> 00:05:57.230 got the win, 5 -4. Tonight, the Sox face the 00:05:57.230 --> 00:06:01.970 Blue Jays in the back bay at 6 -45. Richard Fitz 00:06:01.970 --> 00:06:06.000 with a 4 .50 ERA. will pitch against Toronto's 00:06:06.000 --> 00:06:10.480 Jose Barrios. Yesterday afternoon, the Celtics 00:06:10.480 --> 00:06:16.600 defeated the Wizards 124 -90 at TD Garden. Peyton 00:06:16.600 --> 00:06:19.899 Pritchard led the way with 20 points and 7 assists. 00:06:20.740 --> 00:06:24.839 The Seas shot 49 % from the field and dominated 00:06:24.839 --> 00:06:29.720 the boards with 62 rebounds. Jason Tatum was 00:06:29.720 --> 00:06:32.339 out with a left ankle sprain. and Christophe 00:06:32.339 --> 00:06:36.199 Porzingis misses due to illness. The Celtics 00:06:36.199 --> 00:06:39.620 improve to 57 -20, while Washington falls to 00:06:39.620 --> 00:06:44.560 28 -50. Tonight, the Celtics face the New York 00:06:44.560 --> 00:06:49.060 Knicks, who are 49 -28 at Madison Square Garden. 00:06:49.860 --> 00:06:53.240 Yesterday afternoon, the Bruins fell to the Buffalo 00:06:53.240 --> 00:06:58.439 Sabres 6 -3 at Kaybank Center. Despite early 00:06:58.439 --> 00:07:01.889 goals from Elias Lindholm, and Morgan Jekie, 00:07:02.009 --> 00:07:04.930 Boston couldn't hold back Buffalo's relentless 00:07:04.930 --> 00:07:09.410 offense. Tate Thompson's hat trick powered the 00:07:09.410 --> 00:07:13.149 Sabres to victory. The Bruins now in top news. 00:07:13.949 --> 00:07:17.189 Scott Galloway, a professor at New York University 00:07:17.189 --> 00:07:21.490 and prominent talking head on the Internet, urges 00:07:21.490 --> 00:07:24.269 a fresh perspective on Social Security and retirement. 00:07:24.850 --> 00:07:27.889 He believes that individuals earning significant 00:07:27.889 --> 00:07:31.120 wealth including himself, should not receive 00:07:31.120 --> 00:07:34.620 Social Security benefits. Galloway advocates 00:07:34.620 --> 00:07:37.579 for means testing to ensure that these payments 00:07:37.579 --> 00:07:41.040 support those in genuine need. He highlights 00:07:41.040 --> 00:07:43.600 that most recipients withdraw much more than 00:07:43.600 --> 00:07:46.459 they contribute and argues that wealthy individuals 00:07:46.459 --> 00:07:49.319 are not taxed sufficiently to fund the program. 00:07:50.360 --> 00:07:53.720 Galloway envisions economic security as a priority 00:07:53.720 --> 00:07:57.009 before retirement. promoting the idea of generating 00:07:57.009 --> 00:08:00.050 passive income to achieve financial stability 00:08:00.050 --> 00:08:05.290 and reduce work -related stress. In business 00:08:05.290 --> 00:08:09.410 news, homebuilders are facing a challenging market 00:08:09.410 --> 00:08:12.410 with the highest number of unsold homes since 00:08:12.410 --> 00:08:17.149 the Great Recession. As of February, about 119 00:08:17.149 --> 00:08:20.459 ,000 homes remain unsold. prompting builders 00:08:20.459 --> 00:08:23.600 to offer enticing incentives like mortgage rate 00:08:23.600 --> 00:08:27.399 buy -downs and closing cost credits. In Killeen, 00:08:27.480 --> 00:08:31.420 Texas, new homes are selling for $50 ,000 less 00:08:31.420 --> 00:08:36.120 than in 2022. However, while inventory is rising 00:08:36.120 --> 00:08:38.899 in states like Texas and Florida, competition 00:08:38.899 --> 00:08:43.840 for homes remains fierce in coastal areas. Builders 00:08:43.840 --> 00:08:47.039 are adapting to economic uncertainties, but many 00:08:47.039 --> 00:08:49.809 are left with significant inventory. lacking 00:08:49.809 --> 00:08:53.529 pricing power in this shifting market. In crypto 00:08:53.529 --> 00:08:57.929 movement, it's a bloodbath. Bitcoin is down 6 00:08:57.929 --> 00:09:03.330 % over the weekend to about $78 ,000. Ethereum 00:09:03.330 --> 00:09:09.090 is down 13 % to just under $1 ,600. And Goatseys 00:09:09.090 --> 00:09:14.169 Maximus is unchanged at $0 .03. Moving on to 00:09:14.169 --> 00:09:17.850 a more local vibe. and our community spotlight 00:09:17.850 --> 00:09:20.809 on health and wellness. We are working with a 00:09:20.809 --> 00:09:23.690 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:09:23.690 --> 00:09:28.049 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:09:28.049 --> 00:09:31.549 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:09:31.549 --> 00:09:34.990 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:09:34.990 --> 00:09:38.330 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:09:38.330 --> 00:09:41.789 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:09:41.789 --> 00:09:45.889 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates. 00:09:46.320 --> 00:09:50.059 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:09:50.259 --> 00:09:54.220 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:09:54.220 --> 00:09:58.580 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:09:58.700 --> 00:10:03.940 back to the show. Let's talk tech. The trend 00:10:03.940 --> 00:10:06.539 of smart homes is shifting as the ultra -rich 00:10:06.539 --> 00:10:09.779 in Los Angeles are increasingly drawn to dumb 00:10:09.779 --> 00:10:13.519 houses. Once highly sought after, homes filled 00:10:13.519 --> 00:10:16.330 with Wi -Fi -enabled appliances, are falling 00:10:16.330 --> 00:10:19.029 out of favor due to frustrations with complicated 00:10:19.029 --> 00:10:23.549 technology. Interior designer Jamie Bush notes 00:10:23.549 --> 00:10:26.850 that people desire more manual, less complicated 00:10:26.850 --> 00:10:30.990 living spaces. High -end buyers now prefer homes 00:10:30.990 --> 00:10:34.049 that emphasize self -sufficiency and natural 00:10:34.049 --> 00:10:38.830 features. As digital overload becomes a concern, 00:10:39.070 --> 00:10:41.929 properties without excessive technology are becoming 00:10:41.929 --> 00:10:45.169 more appealing, showcasing a return to simpler, 00:10:45.639 --> 00:10:48.419 tactile living where traditional fixtures are 00:10:48.419 --> 00:10:54.320 regaining their charm. And in entertainment news, 00:10:54.519 --> 00:10:59.059 the upcoming reboot of The Naked Gun is generating 00:10:59.059 --> 00:11:02.679 excitement with Liam Neeson starring as the son 00:11:02.679 --> 00:11:06.399 of Leslie Nielsen's original character, Lieutenant 00:11:06.399 --> 00:11:11.120 Frank Drebin. Directed by Eikeva Schaffer from 00:11:11.120 --> 00:11:13.980 The Lonely Island, the film is a direct sequel 00:11:13.980 --> 00:11:17.820 to the beloved franchise. A teaser trailer debuted 00:11:17.820 --> 00:11:21.120 at CinemaCon, showcasing Neeson's character in 00:11:21.120 --> 00:11:25.059 a humorous hostage situation. The cast includes 00:11:25.059 --> 00:11:28.580 Paul Walter Hauser, who plays Ed Hocken Jr., 00:11:28.580 --> 00:11:32.259 along with Pamela Anderson, Lisa Koshy, Danny 00:11:32.259 --> 00:11:36.669 Houston, and Busta Rhymes. The Naked Gun is set 00:11:36.669 --> 00:11:40.250 to hit theaters on August 1st, courtesy of Paramount 00:11:40.250 --> 00:11:44.769 Pictures. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for 00:11:44.769 --> 00:11:48.769 the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:11:48.769 --> 00:11:52.389 from the English poet and painter William Blake. 00:11:53.789 --> 00:11:58.730 And he said, No bird soars too high if he soars 00:11:58.730 --> 00:12:03.090 with his own wings. And that's a wrap for this 00:12:03.090 --> 00:12:06.509 morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, 00:12:06.870 --> 00:12:10.289 and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 00:12:10.289 --> 00:12:14.409 with local news and the weather reports. Have 00:12:14.409 --> 00:12:17.149 an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you 00:12:17.149 --> 00:12:20.210 tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:12:20.210 --> 00:12:20.549 in Boston.