Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, April 9th. You'll be interested
to know, 24 years ago, today, in 2001, American
Airlines officially completed its acquisition
of Transworld Airlines, resulting in the formation
of the world's largest airline. This significant
merger marked a pivotal moment in the aviation
industry, reshaping competition and expanding
service offerings for millions of passengers
across the globe. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the weather report. This morning, it's
sunny and it feels like 12 degrees with 30 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
7 .11. and it will rise again tomorrow at 617.
It looks like we're in for a sunny Wednesday
with a high near 48 and a nice west wind blowing
at about 10 to 18. Tonight, expect mostly clear
skies with a low around 30 and light winds. For
all you beach runners out there, the first high
tide Wednesday will be just before 10 with a
low tide just before 4. The near -shore GUI at
Cape Cod Bay reads 42 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny
skies on Thursday with a high near 53 and light
southwest winds. A chance of rain showers arrives
Thursday night with cloudy skies and a low around
39. Friday brings more chances of rain, with
mostly cloudy skies and a high near 50. Rain
showers are likely Friday night, with a low around
40. Saturday will be rainy and cloudy, with a
high near 46 and breezy northeast winds. Rain
continues Saturday night, with a low around 41.
Sunday holds a chance of rain showers, with a
high near 53 and north winds. Nights will be
mostly cloudy, with lows around 43. Bonjour,
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, a controversial proposal in Massachusetts
is igniting debate over public safety and First
Amendment rights. Lawmakers are considering a
bill to establish a 25 -foot buffer zone when
filming police or first responders. This bill,
backed by both a Democrat and a Republican, aims
to protect first responders after a verbal warning.
It would impose fines of up to $1 ,000 and possible
jail time for those who do not comply. Supporters,
including two lawmakers with police backgrounds,
stressed that the proposal, known as the HALO
Act, is a necessary safety measure. The bill
will soon be reviewed by the Judiciary Committee.
Now on to sports. In a shocking move, the Denver
Nuggets have fired head coach Michael Malone
and general manager Calvin Booth just days before
the 2025 NBA playoffs. Malone, who led the franchise
to its first -ever NBA championship two years
ago, was dismissed with three games remaining
in the regular season amid a four -game losing
streak. ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news,
leaving the NBA community in disbelief. David
Adalman has been named the interim head coach.
With superstar Nikola Jokic. Vying for his fourth
NBA Most Valuable Player award, the team's direction
is uncertain as they battle for playoff positioning.
Stay tuned for updates. In local sports. Last
night at a chilly Fenway, the Red Sox fell to
the Blue Jays 6 -1. George Springer launched
a solo homer in the sixth, and Bichette drove
in another run, widening the gap. Easton Lucas
took the win with 5 -1 scoreless innings, maintaining
a perfect 0 .00 ERA, while Grosche shouldered
the loss for the Sox. Boston's record slipped
to 6 -6 as they battled to find consistency.
Tonight, the Sox take on the Blue Jays at Fenway,
starting at 645. Tanner Hawk, with a 6 .52 ERA,
will be on the mound for Boston. Last night,
the Bruins dominated the New Jersey Devils with
a decisive 7 -2 victory in Newark. David Pasternak
was unstoppable, scoring once and adding two
assists. Morgan Jiki and Jakov Loko each found
the net, while Jeremy Swayman made 20 saves.
The Bees now stand at 32, 38, and 9. Tomorrow
night, the Bruins battle the Blackhawks in Beantown.
Yesterday afternoon, the Celtics edged out the
Knicks 119 -117 at Madison Square Garden. Kristaps
Porzingis led the way with eight three -pointers,
contributing to a shooting percentage of 62 .5%.
The Seas improved their record to 57 -20, while
New York falls to 36 -40. Tonight, the Celtics
face the Orlando Magic. who have a record of
38 and 40 at the Kia Center. Tip -off is at 7.
In top news, a groundbreaking study reveals a
hidden component of the human immune system that
could be a goldmine for new antibiotics. Researchers
from the Wiseman Institute of Science in Israel
discovered that proteasomes, which recycle old
proteins, also produce peptides that combat bacterial
infections. When these peptide -producing abilities
were suppressed, bacterial infections thrived,
highlighting their critical role. The team identified
a control unit called PSME3 that enhances the
production of these bacteria -fighting peptides,
suggesting a new pathway for personalized treatments.
While experts caution that practical applications
are years away, this discovery opens exciting
possibilities for medical advancements. In business
news, in a surprising shift, President Donald
Trump has instructed the Justice Department to
disband its Cryptocurrency Crime Investigation
Unit, known as the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement
Unit. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch stated
that the Justice Department is not a digital
assets regulator and criticized the previous
administration's approach to regulation. Established
in 2021, the unit investigated fraudulent cryptocurrency
operations and cybercrimes. Despite Trump's past
opposition to cryptocurrencies, he has recently
embraced the industry, issuing pardons related
to crypto violations and launching his own meme
con. Critics argue this move opens the door for
exploitation, while some advocates welcome the
focus on genuine offenders. In crypto movement.
Bitcoin is down 5 % to $76 ,000. Ethereum is
down 10 % to just over $1 ,400. And Goatseys
Maximus is down 4 % to $0 .03. 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. Elon
Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, also
known as Doge, plans to hold a hackathon next
week to create a mega API for accessing internal
revenue service data, according to reports from
Wired. The goal is to transfer this data to a
cloud platform. potentially a third -party one
serving as the agency's red center. The hackathon
will involve dozens of IRS engineers in Washington,
D .C., aiming to complete the API in just 30
days. However, one IRS employee stated that this
timeline is not technically possible and could
cripple the IRS. Concerns about the project's
feasibility have been raised. highlighting a
lack of experience among its orchestrators. And
in entertainment news, in a surprising turn,
Brad Pitt is set to reprise his role as the colorful
stuntman Cliff Booth in a follow -up to Quentin
Tarantino's acclaimed film Once Upon a Time in
Hollywood. This time, David Fincher will take
the helm as director, utilizing a script penned
by Tarantino himself. The project will be developed
at Netflix, where Fincher has a first -look deal.
While details remain scarce, it is unclear if
Leonardo DiCaprio will return as fading star
Rick Dalton. The original film, released in 2019,
grossed $377 million worldwide, showcasing Booth's
thrilling escapades. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American tennis player and
activist, Arthur Ashe. And he said, Start where
you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
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.