Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, April 14th. You'll be interested
to know, 160 years ago, today, in 1865, just
after the effective end of the American Civil
War, United States President Abraham Lincoln
was shot by John Wilkes Booth. while attending
a production at Ford's Theatre in Washington,
D .C., and he died the following morning. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's mostly sunny, and
it feels like 34 degrees, with 13 -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 sunny Monday with a
high around 66 at a light northwest breeze. Tonight,
expect mostly cloudy skies and a chance of rain
showers after 1 a .m. with a low of 46 and gentle
winds. For all you beach runners out there, the
first low tide Monday will be at 7 with a high
tide at 115. The near shore buoy at Cape Cod
Bay. reads 42 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Expect rain likely
on Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies and a high
near 64. Wednesday brings mostly sunny weather
with a high around 53. Thursday will be sunny,
warming up to 57. Friday stays mostly sunny,
reaching 62. but expect a chance of rain showers
overnight. Lows will range from the upper 30s
to mid -40s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, as the
second trial of Karen Reed unfolds, significant
events from the past three years are revisited.
Charged with second -degree murder, manslaughter,
and leaving the scene of a crash that resulted
in the death of her boyfriend, John O 'Keefe,
Reed's first trial ended in a mistrial due to
a hung jury. Witness testimonies and conflicting
evidence have fueled extensive debate over the
investigation. A timeline outlines crucial moments,
including O 'Keefe's final hours, the police
investigation. and the ongoing fallout, including
the suspension of key officers involved. A verdict
remains to be seen as Reid's case continues to
draw public attention. Now on to sports. The
top -seeded teams in the 2025 NBA playoffs, the
Oklahoma City Thunder and the Cleveland Cavaliers,
are proving themselves as true contenders despite
limited playoff experience. Both teams dominated
the regular season, winning over 60 games and
showcasing impressive winning streaks. Coach
Mark Dagenold praises Oklahoma City's special
group, led by scoring leader Shai Gilgis -Alexander.
Meanwhile, Cleveland, under coach Kenny Atkinson,
has shown grit and determination. highlighted
by clutch performances from Darius Garland and
Donovan Mitchell. As the playoffs approach, the
question remains, can these teams transform their
regular season dominance into postseason success?
The play -in games start tomorrow. In golf over
the weekend, Rory McIlroy's long -awaited quest
for the career Grand Slam has culminated in a
dramatic victory at the Masters. After a shaky
finish, McIlroy secured his win against Justin
Rose in a sudden -death playoff at Augusta National
Golf Club. McIlroy is now among an elite group
of only six golfers, including legends like Jack
Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, to have captured all
four major championships. Overwhelmed with emotion,
McIlroy expressed gratitude to his family and
team, acknowledging the burden he carried for
years. As he celebrated, Woods congratulated
him, welcoming him to this exclusive club. In
local sports. Yesterday afternoon at Fenway Park,
the Sox topped the White Sox 3 -1. In the eighth,
ties doubled, driving in Medrith and Baldwin,
while Tever Story sealed it with a solo shot
in the ninth. Garrett Crochet was dominant, striking
out 11 over 7 -1. earning the win, while Chapman
secured the save. The Sox's record now stands
at 8 -9, while Chicago falls to 4 -11. Tonight,
the Sox square off against the Rays in Tampa
at 7 -0 -5. Tanner Houck, seeking his first win,
battles Shane Baz, boasting a sharp 1 .38 ERA.
Yesterday afternoon, the Bruins dominated the
Penguins 4 -1 in Pittsburgh. Elias Lindholm shined
with a goal and an assist, while Jonas Corposalo
made 24 saves. Rickard Rakal scored for the Penguins,
but Boston's relentless offense secured the win.
The Bees improved to 34 -39 -9. Tomorrow night
in Beantown, the Bruins host the Devils. Yesterday
afternoon, the Celtics closed out the regular
season against the Charlotte Hornets. winning
93 -86 at TD Garden. Peyton Pritchard led the
way with 34 points and 7 assists. The Celtics'
record now stands at 61 -21, while Charlotte
falls to 19 -63. On Sunday, the Celtics face
the winner of the play -in tournament in Boston
for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Round 1.
In top news... In a shocking incident, an arsonist
set fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion
in Harrisburg early Sunday morning, causing significant
damage, according to state police. Fortunately,
Governor Josh Shapiro and his family were unharmed.
Shapiro, who is Jewish, had shared a photo of
his family's Passover dinner at the residence
just the night before. The Pennsylvania State
Police are investigating this as an act of arson,
offering a reward of $10 ,000 for information
leading to an arrest. They stated all avenues
will be explored regarding the potential for
a hate crime investigation. In business news,
European authorities are scrambling to lessen
their dependence on Elon Musk's Starlink satellites.
particularly in light of Musk's recent comments
regarding Ukraine's reliance on his Internet
service. Eva Bernake, chief executive of UTELSAT,
Europe's rival to Starlink, is under pressure
to provide alternatives. UTELSAT plans to utilize
its OneWeb service to support Ukraine, aiming
to deploy thousands of terminals quickly, although
doubts linger about its ability to compete with
Starlink's vast network. As competition heats
up, with companies like Amazon in China entering
the satellite internet sector, Udalsat seeks
funding to bolster its capabilities. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 5 % over the weekend
to about $84 ,000. Ethereum is up 5 % to just
over $1 ,600. And Goatsies Maximus is up 26 %
to $0 .05. 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. OpenAI is captivating the public
once again with its latest image generator transforming
LinkedIn users into dull dolls. This new trend,
inspired by Studio Ghibli art, allows users to
create toy -like versions of themselves in blister
packs, complete with accessories like laptops
and coffee cups, reflecting the platform's professional
vibe. While the trend has spread to other social
media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and
TikTok, it has not reached the same popularity
as the Ghibli art craze. Entertainment news.
Apple's Mythic Quest has officially come to an
end. The fourth season finale, now the last episode
of the series, will feature a new goodbye ending
next week. Mythic Quest, the Apple TV Plus comedy
centered around a game studio, will not return
for a fifth season, according to reports from
Variety. This news follows a report that Apple
has been losing $1 billion annually on TV+. The
series, which cleverly critiques the tech industry,
stars Rob McElhaney and Charlotte Nickto, along
with a talented ensemble cast. Well, all righty,
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American singer
and songwriter, Jon Bon Jovi. And he said, miracles
happen every day. Change your perception of what
a miracle is, and you'll see them all around
you. 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
weekend, my good friends. We'll see you Monday
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.
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