Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, April 8th. You'll be interested
to know, 110 years ago, today in 1913, the 17th
Amendment was ratified, introducing the direct
election of United States Senators by the voters
of the states. This significant change aimed
to enhance Democratic participation, shifting
the power from state legislatures to the people.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, there's a chance of snow
showers, and it feels like 31 degrees, with 7
mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 7 -11. and it will rise again tomorrow at
617. It looks like grand for some snow showers
and patchy fog early today, giving way to a chance
of rain showers before mid -afternoon. Expect
partly sunny skies with a high around 44 at a
breezy west wind, gusting up to 45. Tonight,
we'll have mostly clear skies, a low of 27. and
a brisk wind at 18 to 26 mph. For all you beach
runners out there, the first high tide Tuesday
will be at 9, with a low tide of 315. The nearshore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 42 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect sunny skies on Wednesday with a high near
47 and a west wind. Wednesday night will be mostly
clear with a low around 32. Thursday brings partly
sunny skies with a high near 53 and a light southwest
wind. Rain showers are likely Thursday night
with cloudy skies and a low around 41. Friday
continues with a chance of rain, mostly cloudy
skies, and a high near 52. Friday night, expect
rain showers, cloudy skies, and a low around
44. Saturday likely sees more rain showers, mostly
cloudy skies, and a high near 53. Saturday night
may still have a chance of rain, with a low around
44. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast is
brought to you by Versailles Café & Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe
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 Morning
sent you. In local news, the Real ID deadline
is just one month away. So what's in your wallet?
Starting on May 7th, a Real ID will be necessary
for domestic travel and entry into federal buildings.
Currently, more than 3 million residents in Massachusetts
have obtained one. But as the deadline approaches,
expect longer wait times for appointments. It
takes about 10 to 14 days to receive your real
ID. For those without one, a United States passport
book costs $130 compared to $25 for a real ID
upgrade. Meanwhile, a new survey shows business
confidence in Massachusetts at its lowest since
July 2020. Now on to sports. In an exhilarating
showdown, Florida rallied from a 12 -point deficit
to defeat Houston, securing the program's third
national championship since 2006. The game took
place in San Antonio, Texas, where All -American
guard Walter Clayton Jr. struggled early, not
scoring until the second half. However, Florida's
supporting players, led by Will Richards' 18
points, kept them competitive. Clayton eventually
contributed 11 points and 7 assists, earning
the Final Four's most outstanding player title.
This victory marked Florida's third championship
and the Southeastern Conference's first since
2012. In local sports. Last night at Fenway Park,
the Sox fell to the Blue Jays 6 -2. Despite a
bright moment with Cassis singling to left. Allowing
Rafaela to score, the Sox couldn't keep pace.
Fitz took the loss after surrendering four runs
in three innings, while Springer was a standout
for Toronto, with three RBI singles. Verrios
pitched strong over seven innings to snag the
win, leaving the Sox with a record of 6 -3. Tonight,
the Sox face the Blue Jays again at Fenway at
6 .45. Easton Lucas, with a perfect 1 -0 record
and an outstanding 0 .60 ERA, takes the mound
against Carrot Crochet. The Celtics were off
last night, but tonight, boasting a 57 -20 record,
the Celtics face the New York Knicks at Madison
Square Garden. The Knicks come in with a record
of 49 -28, sitting in second place in the Atlantic
Division. Jason Tatum is out with a left ankle
sprain, and Kristaps Porzingis misses due to
illness. Tip -off is at 7 .30. Tonight, the Bruins
at 31, 38, and 9 visit the Devils in Newark.
David Pasternak, boasting 40 goals and 57 assists,
leads the Bees. New Jersey at 41, 29, and 7.
are favored by one and a half at the Prudential
Center. In top news, Shopify Chief Executive
Officer Toby Luck has informed employees that
before requesting additional headcount or resources,
teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what
they want done using AI. In a memo shared on
X, Luck emphasized that exploring autonomous
AI agents could enhance team dynamics. and could
spark fun discussions and projects. He described
the integration of reflexive AI usage as a baseline
expectation at Shopify, noting that effective
AI use is now a fundamental skill for all employees.
Luck stated, what we need to succeed is our collective
sum total skill and ambition at applying our
craft, multiplied by AI. In business news. MicroStrategy
is bracing for a significant loss in the first
quarter, following a sharp decline in Bitcoin
prices. The software company reported $5 .9 billion
in unrealized losses on its digital assets for
the quarter ending on March 31st. Despite a related
income tax benefit of $1 .7 billion, the company
anticipates a net loss. shares fell by 10 .2
% to $264. With over 528 ,000 Bitcoins valued
at $43 .6 billion, MicroStrategy warns that further
declines could hinder its financial stability.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 0 .5 % to just
over $80 ,000. Ethereum is up 2%. to just under
$1 ,600. And Goatse's Maximus is up half a percent
to 4 cents. 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 science. The National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration has secured an extension
for its Amazon Web Services contract, preventing
the early cancellation that would have caused
numerous agency websites to go dark. The contract
will now expire on July 31st, providing additional
time to find an alternative cloud computing solution.
A NOAA spokesperson confirmed there will be no
interruption in service. This decision follows
public outcry, including remarks from NBC Today
host Al Roker, who highlighted the real -world
impacts of federal budget cuts. The Commerce
Department is requiring NOAA to reduce its information
technology budget by 50 percent, affecting critical
weather data services. The trailer for Tron Ares
has Jared Leto racing out of the digital world,
showcasing his character, Ares, as he embarks
on a dangerous mission in a neon -infused visual
spectacle. Leto, along with Jeff Bridges, who
reprises his role as Kevin Flynn, previewed the
film at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The sneak peek
features Ares evading the police on his light
cycle. while a giant recognizer looms overhead.
Bridges describes the film as an incredible visual
experience, promising audiences a thrilling return
to the grid. Tron Aries will hit theaters on
October 10th. Well, alrighty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American author and motivational
speaker, Ralph Marston. And he said, you've done
it before and you can do it now. See the positive
possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy
of your frustration and turn it into positive,
effective, unstoppable determination. 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.