Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, April 18th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is Good Friday. Commemorating
the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary is
a significant Christian holiday observed during
Holy Week. This solemn day, also known as Great
Friday or Holy Friday, has origins dating back
to the 4th century and is marked by fasting and
somber processions in many countries. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's sunny and it feels
like 33 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 728, and it will rise
again tomorrow at 617. It looks like we're in
for a sunny day with temperatures climbing to
around 66 and a gentle southwest breeze. Tonight,
we might see a chance of rain after 7 p .m. with
mostly cloudy skies, a low of 52, and winds picking
up to around 15. For all you beach runners out
there, The first low tide Friday will be at 945
with a high tide just before 4. The near -shore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 44 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect a chance of rain Saturday morning, then
partly sunny skies with a high near 80. Saturday
night will be mostly cloudy with lows around
56. Sunday brings mostly sunny weather at a high
near 65, cooling down to around 41 at night.
Monday stays mostly sunny with a high near 59,
then a chance of rain showers after 8 p .m. with
lows around 45. Tuesday also has a chance of
rain with mostly cloudy skies and a high near
63, dipping to around 46 at night. 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 ongoing conflict between the Trump
administration and Harvard University escalates
as Department of Homeland Security Secretary
Kristi Noem threatens to revoke Harvard certification
for its student and exchange visitor program.
Harvard must provide detailed records on foreign
student visa holders involved in illegal activities
by April 30th. If not, the university could lose
the ability to enroll international students,
which currently number over 6 ,000. Furthermore,
Noam announced the termination of more than $2
.7 million in grants to Harvard. A rally titled
Stand Up for Internationals drew over 1 ,000
participants, including students and faculty,
protesting the government's actions. Now on to
sports. The 2025 NBA playoffs tip off this weekend,
featuring a mix of emerging stars and seasoned
veterans. The top seeds are set, with the Boston
Celtics aiming for back -to -back titles. led
by Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown, while LeBron
James and Luka Doncic seek a deep run for the
Lakers. In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma
City Thunder, with MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgis
-Alexander, look poised for success. Meanwhile,
the Cleveland Cavaliers, armed with Donovan Mitchell
and Evan Mobley, seek to overcome previous playoff
disappointments. With numerous compelling storylines,
this postseason is sure to deliver. In local
sports, the Celtics were off last night, but
Sunday afternoon, they take on the Magic at the
Garden for Game 1 of the East first round. Tip
-off is at 3 .30 on ABC. And tonight at Fenway,
the Sox open a four -game series against the
White Sox. Hunter Dobbins, with an impressive
2 .25 ERA, faces Martin Perez and his 3 .60 ERA.
It should be a mild 59 degrees in Boston for
the first pitch at 7 .10. In top news, President
Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed
at lowering prescription drug prices for many
Americans, including those on Medicare. The order
revised policies from his first term, mandating
community health centers to provide discounted
insulin and injectable epinephrine to uninsured
and low -income patients, a rule rescinded by
the Biden administration in 2021. The order also
instructs the Department of Health and Human
Services to reconsider Medicare drug price negotiations
with pharmaceutical companies, addressing this
so -called pill penalty that affects pricing
based on drug form. Additionally, it aims to
streamline drug importation programs to assist
states. In business news, in a surprising twist,
several finance professionals found themselves
disconnected from the stock market while attending
the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. With
a strict no cell phones policy, They missed the
news of a significant market rally led by President
Trump's announcement of a 90 -day pause on tariffs.
The Nasdaq surged by 12%, marking its largest
gain in 24 years, while the S &P 500 climbed
by 9 .5%, its best day since 2008. For many attendees,
this break from financial anxiety turned out
to be a refreshing experience. In crypto movement.
Bitcoin is unchanged for the week at about $85
,000. Ethereum is down 3 % to just under $1 ,600.
And Goatsies Maximus is down half a percent 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 science. Researchers warn that climate
change will make rice increasingly toxic due
to rising temperatures and elevated carbon dioxide
levels, potentially threatening billions of people
with cancers and other diseases. According to
a study published in the Lancet Planetary Health,
rice absorbs high levels of arsenic. a potent
carcinogen. Louis Siska, a plant physiologist,
led a team that found increased carbon dioxide
in temperature led to higher arsenic levels in
rice grains. This poses significant health risks,
especially for infants. The study emphasizes
the urgent need for regulatory action and potential
interventions to mitigate arsenic exposure from
rice. And in entertainment news, Alicia Silverstone
is set to return as Cher Horowitz in a new series
sequel to the beloved 1995 film Clueless, currently
in development at Peacock. Silverstone will not
only star, but also executive produce alongside
director Amy Heckerling. This follow -up will
take place 30 years after the original film,
hinting at Cher's future with Paul Rudd's character.
Josh Lucas. The writing team includes Josh Schwartz
and Stephanie Savage, known for hits like Gossip
Girl. Silverstone's journey with Clueless is
marked by unforgettable moments, including her
memories of Brittany Murphy's audition. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
chef and television personality, Julia Child.
And she said, drama is very important in life.
You have to come on with a bang. You never want
to go out with a whimper. Everything can have
drama if it's done right. Even a pancake. 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.