Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, April 17th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is Maundy Thursday, marking the
Last Supper on the Thursday before Easter. Also
known as Holy Thursday, it commemorates Jesus
washing the apostles' feet. The term mande originates
from Latin mandatum, meaning commandment. Catholics
celebrate with a special mass and prayers. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's sunny and it feels
like 31 degrees with 13 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 some sunny weather today, with a high
near 58, and a gentle west wind blowing at 8
to 12, gusting up to 22. Tonight, expect mostly
clear skies, with a low around 39 in light winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
low tide Thursday will be at 9, with a high tide
at 315. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay
reads 42 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies
on Friday with a high near 65 and light southwest
winds. A chance of rain showers develops Friday
night with lows around 51. Saturday will be partly
sunny and warmer, reaching near 78. with a slight
chance of rain in the afternoon. Saturday night
brings mostly cloudy skies and lows around 54.
Sunday cools off again with mostly sunny skies
and a high near 65. Lows will drop to around
43 at night. Monday will be partly sunny with
a high near 57 and a chance of rain showers at
night with lows around 45. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
Cafe and 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 mornings send you. In local news, the Boston
City Council is currently considering the resignation
of Counselor Tanya Fernandez -Anderson, who has
indicated plans to plead guilty to two of six
corruption charges. Despite her impending court
appearance on May 8th, just three days after
her announcement, she has not officially resigned.
Fernandez -Anderson faces accusations of pocketing
$7 ,000 in a kickback scheme involving a relative
at City Hall. Prosecutors recommend a sentence
of one year and one day in prison, along with
three years of probation and $13 ,000 in restitution.
A special election may be delayed as discussions
continue among council members. Now on to sports.
In a thrilling conclusion to the Golden State
Warriors' 121 to 116 play in victory over the
Memphis Grizzlies, the NBA revealed that officials
missed four crucial calls in the final moments.
With just under 90 seconds left, Draymond Green
should have been called for a foul against Scottie
Pippen Jr., potentially leading to his exit from
the game. Additionally, a tip dunk by Zach Gady
was incorrectly allowed, and a clean block by
Brandon Podsiemski was ruled a foul. Finally,
a critical possession error awarded the ball
to the Warriors instead of the Grizzlies, impacting
the game's outcome significantly. Meanwhile,
in the mass game, Klay Thompson overcame his
previous play -in -game struggles to lead the
Dallas Mavericks to a commanding 120. to 106
victory over the Sacramento Kings, keeping their
playoff hopes alive. A year after his scoreless
performance in the 2024 play -in, Thompson scored
23 points, with 16 coming in the pivotal second
quarter. Coach Jason Kidd praised the team's
resilience. With this win, the Mavericks advanced
to face the Hobbled Grizzlies on Friday, aiming
to become the first 10th seed to reach the playoffs.
In local sports. Last night in Florida, the Sox
edged out the Rays 1 -0. David Hamilton crushed
a third -inning homer, providing the only run
needed. Pitching was on point as Weiser earned
the win, and Slayton secured the save. The Sox
bullpen was dominant, retiring 13 of 14 batters.
With this win, Boston now stands at 10 -10. Tomorrow
night, the Sox host the White Sox at Fenway for
Game 1 of a four -game series. First pitch is
at 7 -10, with cool temps around 56 degrees.
In top news, the Internal Revenue Service is
planning to rescind the tax -exempt status of
Harvard University, according to sources familiar
with the matter. This extraordinary measure comes
as the Trump administration increases pressure
on the university to comply with its demands.
Over $2 billion in funding has already been blocked.
President Donald Trump suggested on Truth Social
that Harvard should lose its tax -exempt status
for not acting in the public interest. Education
Secretary Linda McMahon stated that it is worth
looking into. while experts warn that this revocation
process is complex and rare. In business news,
trade tensions with China are paving the way
for sodium ion batteries, which are gaining traction
as lithium tariffs create uncertainty. Historically,
sodium for battery production has been a pipe
dream, but Natron Energy Incorporated, based
in Holland, Michigan, is now producing these
batteries at scale. The company's plant opened
in April 2024 with plans for significant expansion.
Sodium -ion batteries are cheaper and safer than
lithium -ion options, appealing to data centers
and other industries requiring rapid power discharge.
While sodium may not dominate the market, it
is emerging as a viable alternative in specific
applications, particularly as demand for energy
storage surges. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 1 % to about $84 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged
at just under $1 ,600. And Goatseys Maximus is
down 8 % to $0 .04. 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 reportedly developing
its own social network, reminiscent of X, according
to various sources. The project is still in its
early stages. featuring an internal prototype
that integrates ChatGPT's image generation with
a social feed. CEO Sam Altman has been seeking
feedback from outsiders, though it remains uncertain
whether this will be a standalone app or integrated
into ChatGPT, which was the most downloaded app
globally last month. This move could heighten
Altman's rivalry with Elon Musk and create competition
with Meta. which is also planning a social feed
for its AI assistant. And in entertainment news,
teenagers are causing a stir at screenings of
the new Minecraft movie thanks to a scene featuring
a chicken jockey that has ignited chaos. Audiences
are reportedly throwing popcorn, squirting lotion,
and even releasing live poultry in theaters.
In response, police had to intervene at a multiplex
in Alaska, while a theater in New Jersey is now
requiring adult supervision for teens at these
screenings. Despite the uproar, the film had
a strong opening, grossing $163 million. Well,
all righty, folks, it's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
Italian religious leader, Francis of Assisi.
And he said, start by doing what's necessary,
then do what's possible, and suddenly you are
doing the impossible. 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. Bye.