WEBVTT 00:00:01.459 --> 00:00:04.179 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 --> 00:00:12.980 and it's Tuesday, April 8th. You'll be interested 00:00:12.980 --> 00:00:19.699 to know, 110 years ago, today in 1913, the 17th 00:00:19.699 --> 00:00:22.679 Amendment was ratified, introducing the direct 00:00:22.679 --> 00:00:25.660 election of United States Senators by the voters 00:00:25.660 --> 00:00:29.160 of the states. This significant change aimed 00:00:29.160 --> 00:00:32.159 to enhance Democratic participation, shifting 00:00:32.159 --> 00:00:34.899 the power from state legislatures to the people. 00:00:35.719 --> 00:00:40.679 So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:40.679 --> 00:00:45.920 report. This morning, there's a chance of snow 00:00:45.920 --> 00:00:50.060 showers, and it feels like 31 degrees, with 7 00:00:50.060 --> 00:00:53.659 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place 00:00:53.659 --> 00:00:56.789 at 7 -11. and it will rise again tomorrow at 00:00:56.789 --> 00:01:00.929 617. It looks like grand for some snow showers 00:01:00.929 --> 00:01:04.390 and patchy fog early today, giving way to a chance 00:01:04.390 --> 00:01:08.370 of rain showers before mid -afternoon. Expect 00:01:08.370 --> 00:01:12.069 partly sunny skies with a high around 44 at a 00:01:12.069 --> 00:01:16.510 breezy west wind, gusting up to 45. Tonight, 00:01:16.730 --> 00:01:21.640 we'll have mostly clear skies, a low of 27. and 00:01:21.640 --> 00:01:26.659 a brisk wind at 18 to 26 mph. For all you beach 00:01:26.659 --> 00:01:29.140 runners out there, the first high tide Tuesday 00:01:29.140 --> 00:01:34.340 will be at 9, with a low tide of 315. The nearshore 00:01:34.340 --> 00:01:38.439 buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 42 degrees for the 00:01:38.439 --> 00:01:42.459 water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. 00:01:43.439 --> 00:01:47.040 Expect sunny skies on Wednesday with a high near 00:01:47.040 --> 00:01:52.000 47 and a west wind. Wednesday night will be mostly 00:01:52.000 --> 00:01:56.799 clear with a low around 32. Thursday brings partly 00:01:56.799 --> 00:02:00.900 sunny skies with a high near 53 and a light southwest 00:02:00.900 --> 00:02:04.680 wind. Rain showers are likely Thursday night 00:02:04.680 --> 00:02:09.460 with cloudy skies and a low around 41. Friday 00:02:09.460 --> 00:02:12.219 continues with a chance of rain, mostly cloudy 00:02:12.219 --> 00:02:16.870 skies, and a high near 52. Friday night, expect 00:02:16.870 --> 00:02:20.069 rain showers, cloudy skies, and a low around 00:02:20.069 --> 00:02:25.009 44. Saturday likely sees more rain showers, mostly 00:02:25.009 --> 00:02:29.810 cloudy skies, and a high near 53. Saturday night 00:02:29.810 --> 00:02:32.610 may still have a chance of rain, with a low around 00:02:32.610 --> 00:02:38.050 44. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast is 00:02:38.050 --> 00:02:40.930 brought to you by Versailles Café & Pastries 00:02:40.930 --> 00:02:44.849 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:45.069 --> 00:02:48.349 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:48.349 --> 00:02:52.590 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:52.590 --> 00:02:55.990 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:55.990 --> 00:02:59.849 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:59.849 --> 00:03:02.150 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:03:02.490 --> 00:03:06.889 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:03:06.889 --> 00:03:10.189 on by and don't forget to tell them Sunny Morning 00:03:10.189 --> 00:03:16.310 sent you. In local news, the Real ID deadline 00:03:16.310 --> 00:03:19.689 is just one month away. So what's in your wallet? 00:03:20.750 --> 00:03:23.949 Starting on May 7th, a Real ID will be necessary 00:03:23.949 --> 00:03:27.430 for domestic travel and entry into federal buildings. 00:03:28.830 --> 00:03:32.050 Currently, more than 3 million residents in Massachusetts 00:03:32.050 --> 00:03:35.009 have obtained one. But as the deadline approaches, 00:03:35.370 --> 00:03:38.919 expect longer wait times for appointments. It 00:03:38.919 --> 00:03:41.759 takes about 10 to 14 days to receive your real 00:03:41.759 --> 00:03:46.000 ID. For those without one, a United States passport 00:03:46.000 --> 00:03:51.639 book costs $130 compared to $25 for a real ID 00:03:51.639 --> 00:03:55.439 upgrade. Meanwhile, a new survey shows business 00:03:55.439 --> 00:03:58.520 confidence in Massachusetts at its lowest since 00:03:58.520 --> 00:04:09.460 July 2020. Now on to sports. In an exhilarating 00:04:09.460 --> 00:04:12.719 showdown, Florida rallied from a 12 -point deficit 00:04:12.719 --> 00:04:16.079 to defeat Houston, securing the program's third 00:04:16.079 --> 00:04:20.819 national championship since 2006. The game took 00:04:20.819 --> 00:04:24.240 place in San Antonio, Texas, where All -American 00:04:24.240 --> 00:04:27.759 guard Walter Clayton Jr. struggled early, not 00:04:27.759 --> 00:04:32.079 scoring until the second half. However, Florida's 00:04:32.079 --> 00:04:34.879 supporting players, led by Will Richards' 18 00:04:34.879 --> 00:04:39.060 points, kept them competitive. Clayton eventually 00:04:39.060 --> 00:04:42.920 contributed 11 points and 7 assists, earning 00:04:42.920 --> 00:04:45.639 the Final Four's most outstanding player title. 00:04:46.300 --> 00:04:49.060 This victory marked Florida's third championship 00:04:49.060 --> 00:04:52.060 and the Southeastern Conference's first since 00:04:52.060 --> 00:04:58.100 2012. In local sports. Last night at Fenway Park, 00:04:58.420 --> 00:05:03.160 the Sox fell to the Blue Jays 6 -2. Despite a 00:05:03.160 --> 00:05:06.379 bright moment with Cassis singling to left. Allowing 00:05:06.379 --> 00:05:09.680 Rafaela to score, the Sox couldn't keep pace. 00:05:10.839 --> 00:05:14.120 Fitz took the loss after surrendering four runs 00:05:14.120 --> 00:05:17.300 in three innings, while Springer was a standout 00:05:17.300 --> 00:05:21.879 for Toronto, with three RBI singles. Verrios 00:05:21.879 --> 00:05:25.180 pitched strong over seven innings to snag the 00:05:25.180 --> 00:05:30.000 win, leaving the Sox with a record of 6 -3. Tonight, 00:05:30.139 --> 00:05:33.240 the Sox face the Blue Jays again at Fenway at 00:05:33.240 --> 00:05:38.699 6 .45. Easton Lucas, with a perfect 1 -0 record 00:05:38.699 --> 00:05:43.259 and an outstanding 0 .60 ERA, takes the mound 00:05:43.259 --> 00:05:46.860 against Carrot Crochet. The Celtics were off 00:05:46.860 --> 00:05:50.660 last night, but tonight, boasting a 57 -20 record, 00:05:50.899 --> 00:05:54.480 the Celtics face the New York Knicks at Madison 00:05:54.480 --> 00:05:57.860 Square Garden. The Knicks come in with a record 00:05:57.860 --> 00:06:01.740 of 49 -28, sitting in second place in the Atlantic 00:06:01.740 --> 00:06:05.810 Division. Jason Tatum is out with a left ankle 00:06:05.810 --> 00:06:08.990 sprain, and Kristaps Porzingis misses due to 00:06:08.990 --> 00:06:14.370 illness. Tip -off is at 7 .30. Tonight, the Bruins 00:06:14.370 --> 00:06:18.670 at 31, 38, and 9 visit the Devils in Newark. 00:06:19.790 --> 00:06:24.209 David Pasternak, boasting 40 goals and 57 assists, 00:06:24.509 --> 00:06:29.550 leads the Bees. New Jersey at 41, 29, and 7. 00:06:30.009 --> 00:06:32.449 are favored by one and a half at the Prudential 00:06:32.449 --> 00:06:38.449 Center. In top news, Shopify Chief Executive 00:06:38.449 --> 00:06:41.750 Officer Toby Luck has informed employees that 00:06:41.750 --> 00:06:44.430 before requesting additional headcount or resources, 00:06:45.110 --> 00:06:48.149 teams must demonstrate why they cannot get what 00:06:48.149 --> 00:06:52.430 they want done using AI. In a memo shared on 00:06:52.430 --> 00:06:55.649 X, Luck emphasized that exploring autonomous 00:06:55.649 --> 00:06:59.910 AI agents could enhance team dynamics. and could 00:06:59.910 --> 00:07:03.649 spark fun discussions and projects. He described 00:07:03.649 --> 00:07:07.769 the integration of reflexive AI usage as a baseline 00:07:07.769 --> 00:07:11.170 expectation at Shopify, noting that effective 00:07:11.170 --> 00:07:15.170 AI use is now a fundamental skill for all employees. 00:07:16.370 --> 00:07:19.990 Luck stated, what we need to succeed is our collective 00:07:19.990 --> 00:07:22.769 sum total skill and ambition at applying our 00:07:22.769 --> 00:07:30.250 craft, multiplied by AI. In business news. MicroStrategy 00:07:30.250 --> 00:07:32.870 is bracing for a significant loss in the first 00:07:32.870 --> 00:07:35.709 quarter, following a sharp decline in Bitcoin 00:07:35.709 --> 00:07:40.470 prices. The software company reported $5 .9 billion 00:07:40.470 --> 00:07:44.430 in unrealized losses on its digital assets for 00:07:44.430 --> 00:07:48.649 the quarter ending on March 31st. Despite a related 00:07:48.649 --> 00:07:53.290 income tax benefit of $1 .7 billion, the company 00:07:53.290 --> 00:07:58.339 anticipates a net loss. shares fell by 10 .2 00:07:58.339 --> 00:08:05.500 % to $264. With over 528 ,000 Bitcoins valued 00:08:05.500 --> 00:08:10.920 at $43 .6 billion, MicroStrategy warns that further 00:08:10.920 --> 00:08:13.459 declines could hinder its financial stability. 00:08:14.180 --> 00:08:19.620 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 0 .5 % to just 00:08:19.620 --> 00:08:25.149 over $80 ,000. Ethereum is up 2%. to just under 00:08:25.149 --> 00:08:30.189 $1 ,600. And Goatse's Maximus is up half a percent 00:08:30.189 --> 00:08:36.309 to 4 cents. Moving on to a more local vibe. In 00:08:36.309 --> 00:08:38.649 our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:08:38.929 --> 00:08:41.629 we are working with a national Pilates studio 00:08:41.629 --> 00:08:44.950 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:08:45.750 --> 00:08:48.809 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:08:48.809 --> 00:08:52.350 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:52.350 --> 00:08:55.690 wellness approach. Cultivating strength, reducing 00:08:55.690 --> 00:08:59.809 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:59.809 --> 00:09:03.850 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:09:03.850 --> 00:09:07.490 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:09:07.490 --> 00:09:11.169 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:09:11.269 --> 00:09:15.049 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them, sunny 00:09:15.049 --> 00:09:19.210 morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:09:20.330 --> 00:09:24.110 Let's talk science. The National Oceanic and 00:09:24.110 --> 00:09:27.210 Atmospheric Administration has secured an extension 00:09:27.210 --> 00:09:30.750 for its Amazon Web Services contract, preventing 00:09:30.750 --> 00:09:32.970 the early cancellation that would have caused 00:09:32.970 --> 00:09:36.909 numerous agency websites to go dark. The contract 00:09:36.909 --> 00:09:40.549 will now expire on July 31st, providing additional 00:09:40.549 --> 00:09:43.929 time to find an alternative cloud computing solution. 00:09:44.850 --> 00:09:48.070 A NOAA spokesperson confirmed there will be no 00:09:48.070 --> 00:09:51.500 interruption in service. This decision follows 00:09:51.500 --> 00:09:54.820 public outcry, including remarks from NBC Today 00:09:54.820 --> 00:09:58.139 host Al Roker, who highlighted the real -world 00:09:58.139 --> 00:10:01.779 impacts of federal budget cuts. The Commerce 00:10:01.779 --> 00:10:05.019 Department is requiring NOAA to reduce its information 00:10:05.019 --> 00:10:08.759 technology budget by 50 percent, affecting critical 00:10:08.759 --> 00:10:17.460 weather data services. The trailer for Tron Ares 00:10:17.460 --> 00:10:20.639 has Jared Leto racing out of the digital world, 00:10:20.820 --> 00:10:24.399 showcasing his character, Ares, as he embarks 00:10:24.399 --> 00:10:27.580 on a dangerous mission in a neon -infused visual 00:10:27.580 --> 00:10:32.000 spectacle. Leto, along with Jeff Bridges, who 00:10:32.000 --> 00:10:35.299 reprises his role as Kevin Flynn, previewed the 00:10:35.299 --> 00:10:39.639 film at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. The sneak peek 00:10:39.639 --> 00:10:42.120 features Ares evading the police on his light 00:10:42.120 --> 00:10:45.549 cycle. while a giant recognizer looms overhead. 00:10:46.929 --> 00:10:50.409 Bridges describes the film as an incredible visual 00:10:50.409 --> 00:10:53.809 experience, promising audiences a thrilling return 00:10:53.809 --> 00:10:57.429 to the grid. Tron Aries will hit theaters on 00:10:57.429 --> 00:11:02.090 October 10th. Well, alrighty folks, it's time 00:11:02.090 --> 00:11:06.049 for the quote of the day. And today, our quote 00:11:06.049 --> 00:11:08.389 comes from the American author and motivational 00:11:08.389 --> 00:11:13.860 speaker, Ralph Marston. And he said, you've done 00:11:13.860 --> 00:11:17.379 it before and you can do it now. See the positive 00:11:17.379 --> 00:11:21.340 possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy 00:11:21.340 --> 00:11:24.139 of your frustration and turn it into positive, 00:11:24.259 --> 00:11:29.440 effective, unstoppable determination. And that's 00:11:29.440 --> 00:11:32.500 a wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:11:32.500 --> 00:11:36.600 Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for some captivating 00:11:36.600 --> 00:11:39.740 aerial videos with local news and the weather 00:11:39.740 --> 00:11:43.370 reports. Have an amazing day, my good friends. 00:11:43.549 --> 00:11:46.269 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of 00:11:46.269 --> 00:11:47.710 Sunny Mornings in Boston.