WEBVTT 00:00:01.459 --> 00:00:04.179 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.339 --> 00:00:08.759 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.019 --> 00:00:13.320 and it's Tuesday, April 22nd. You'll be interested 00:00:13.320 --> 00:00:19.760 to know, 55 years ago, today in 1970, Earth Day, 00:00:19.899 --> 00:00:23.379 founded by American politician and conservationist 00:00:23.379 --> 00:00:26.640 Gaylord Anton Nelson, helped ignite the environmental 00:00:26.640 --> 00:00:29.980 movement. and rapidly evolved into a significant 00:00:29.980 --> 00:00:33.179 international event, highlighting the importance 00:00:33.179 --> 00:00:36.020 of environmental protection and awareness across 00:00:36.020 --> 00:00:41.700 the globe. So now you know. And now, it's time 00:00:41.700 --> 00:00:46.939 for the weather report. This morning, there's 00:00:46.939 --> 00:00:49.979 a chance of rain showers, and it feels like 46 00:00:49.979 --> 00:00:54.700 degrees with 9 mile per hour wind. The sunset 00:00:54.700 --> 00:00:58.039 will take place at 7 .28. and it will rise again 00:00:58.039 --> 00:01:02.179 tomorrow at 617. It looks like we're in for some 00:01:02.179 --> 00:01:05.079 morning showers before 8 a .m. Then it should 00:01:05.079 --> 00:01:08.900 turn partly sunny with highs around 73 and a 00:01:08.900 --> 00:01:13.840 light southwest breeze. Tonight, expect mostly 00:01:13.840 --> 00:01:18.040 clear skies with a low of 47 and a gentle west 00:01:18.040 --> 00:01:21.590 wind. For all you beach runners out there, the 00:01:21.590 --> 00:01:25.409 first high tide Tuesday will be at 645 with a 00:01:25.409 --> 00:01:30.349 low tide at 115. The near -shore buoy at Cape 00:01:30.349 --> 00:01:34.030 Cod Bay reads 44 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:35.849 --> 00:01:40.049 Looking ahead in the weather. Expect sunny skies 00:01:40.049 --> 00:01:43.290 on Wednesday with a high near 70 and a light 00:01:43.290 --> 00:01:46.950 northwest wind. Wednesday night will be mostly 00:01:46.950 --> 00:01:52.129 clear with a low around 46. Thursday brings sunny 00:01:52.129 --> 00:01:56.150 weather with a high near 66 and a gentle northeast 00:01:56.150 --> 00:02:00.030 wind. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with 00:02:00.030 --> 00:02:04.609 a low around 49. Friday is looking partly sunny 00:02:04.609 --> 00:02:09.229 with a high near 70 and a light south wind. After 00:02:09.229 --> 00:02:12.210 8 p .m., there is a chance of rain showers with 00:02:12.210 --> 00:02:16.840 a low around 52. Saturday, expect rain showers 00:02:16.840 --> 00:02:20.360 likely with mostly cloudy skies, a high near 00:02:20.360 --> 00:02:25.740 67, and a southwest wind. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 00:02:26.139 --> 00:02:29.199 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:02:29.199 --> 00:02:33.099 Café and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:02:33.099 --> 00:02:36.759 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:02:36.960 --> 00:02:41.960 this café is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:02:41.960 --> 00:02:45.020 in their amazing Eggs Benedict. or their gluten 00:02:45.020 --> 00:02:48.560 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:02:48.560 --> 00:02:51.340 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:02:51.340 --> 00:02:55.039 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:02:55.340 --> 00:02:58.560 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:02:58.860 --> 00:03:04.919 Sunny mornings send you. In local news, Harvard 00:03:04.919 --> 00:03:07.860 University is at the center of a potential wealth 00:03:07.860 --> 00:03:11.099 spiral impacting the broader economy of the Boston 00:03:11.099 --> 00:03:15.379 area. With over 20 ,000 employees, the Ivy League 00:03:15.379 --> 00:03:18.379 institution influences key sectors, including 00:03:18.379 --> 00:03:22.759 biotechnology and real estate. President Trump's 00:03:22.759 --> 00:03:25.280 recent financial threats, including freezing 00:03:25.280 --> 00:03:29.680 $2 .3 billion in grants, come during a precarious 00:03:29.680 --> 00:03:33.740 time for the region. As layoffs hit the biotechnology 00:03:33.740 --> 00:03:37.439 sector, housing market dynamics shift, and uncertainty 00:03:37.439 --> 00:03:40.699 looms over federal funding, the local economy 00:03:40.699 --> 00:03:44.520 braces for significant repercussions. The mood 00:03:44.520 --> 00:03:47.439 at Harvard remains dour, with researchers fearing 00:03:47.439 --> 00:03:55.139 for their funding and job security. Now on to 00:03:55.139 --> 00:03:59.520 sports. Kate Cunningham led the Pistons with 00:03:59.520 --> 00:04:03.659 33 points as Detroit beat the Knicks 100 -94 00:04:03.659 --> 00:04:07.599 in Game 2, snapping a 15 -game playoff skid. 00:04:07.879 --> 00:04:11.539 and evening the series. It's their first postseason 00:04:11.539 --> 00:04:16.800 win since 2008. Dennis Schroeder added 20 off 00:04:16.800 --> 00:04:20.360 the bench. The series shifts to Detroit on Thursday 00:04:20.360 --> 00:04:25.740 for Game 3. In local sports. Yesterday morning 00:04:25.740 --> 00:04:28.740 at Fenway, the Sox triumphed over the White Sox 00:04:28.740 --> 00:04:33.339 4 -2. Walker Bueller delivered seven strong innings, 00:04:33.420 --> 00:04:37.699 securing the win. Russ Snyder's solo shot and 00:04:37.699 --> 00:04:40.339 Campbell's two -run single got the offense going. 00:04:41.300 --> 00:04:45.120 Story and Bregman added key runs while Slayton 00:04:45.120 --> 00:04:48.939 notched the save. The Sox improved to 13 -11, 00:04:49.279 --> 00:04:54.079 leaving Chicago at 5 -17. Fans were treated to 00:04:54.079 --> 00:04:56.939 another chapter of Patriots Day magic in the 00:04:56.939 --> 00:05:00.500 back bay. Tonight, the Sox meet the Mariners 00:05:00.500 --> 00:05:03.339 in Boston for Game 1 of a three -game series. 00:05:04.560 --> 00:05:08.620 Brian Baio makes his season debut, facing Bryce 00:05:08.620 --> 00:05:13.779 Miller, boasting a 2 .25 ERA. First pitch at 00:05:13.779 --> 00:05:18.319 645 under clear skies at a pleasant 73 degrees. 00:05:19.220 --> 00:05:21.920 Tomorrow night, the Celtics host the Orlando 00:05:21.920 --> 00:05:25.680 Magic at TD Garden for Game 2 of the East First 00:05:25.680 --> 00:05:30.019 Round. The Celtics are favored by 9 .5 points. 00:05:31.680 --> 00:05:36.670 In top news. A Boeing jet, intended for China's 00:05:36.670 --> 00:05:39.949 CMN Airlines, has returned to the United States 00:05:39.949 --> 00:05:42.910 production hub in Seattle, burdened by tariffs 00:05:42.910 --> 00:05:47.829 imposed during the trade war. The 737 MAX, which 00:05:47.829 --> 00:05:50.930 was painted with thiamine livery, made its journey 00:05:50.930 --> 00:05:55.670 back after facing a staggering 125 % tariff, 00:05:55.709 --> 00:05:59.699 causing its price to soar. Reports indicate that 00:05:59.699 --> 00:06:02.660 China has instructed its airlines to halt deliveries 00:06:02.660 --> 00:06:05.560 of Boeing jets, as the country controls approximately 00:06:05.560 --> 00:06:09.579 20 % of global aircraft demand over the next 00:06:09.579 --> 00:06:12.899 two decades. The future of Boeing's orders and 00:06:12.899 --> 00:06:15.660 deliveries remains uncertain amid these rising 00:06:15.660 --> 00:06:22.600 costs. In business news, MicroStrategy, the world's 00:06:22.600 --> 00:06:25.329 largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has made 00:06:25.329 --> 00:06:29.829 headlines with its recent acquisition of 6 ,556 00:06:29.829 --> 00:06:34.350 units of the digital currency, totaling $555 00:06:34.350 --> 00:06:38.990 .8 million. This purchase, made between April 00:06:38.990 --> 00:06:42.410 14th and April 20th, was revealed in a filing 00:06:42.410 --> 00:06:44.889 with the United States Securities and Exchange 00:06:44.889 --> 00:06:49.089 Commission. Following this announcement, MicroStrategy's 00:06:49.089 --> 00:06:55.029 stock rose by 1 % to $320. With this latest acquisition, 00:06:55.389 --> 00:06:58.949 the company now holds over 500 ,000 Bitcoins, 00:06:59.110 --> 00:07:04.370 valued at approximately $47 billion. 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This transformation aims to bring 00:08:43.539 --> 00:08:46.740 Fios offerings to many more households. enhancing 00:08:46.740 --> 00:08:53.059 customer satisfaction nationwide. And in entertainment 00:08:53.059 --> 00:08:57.039 news, Christopher Nolan, a master of filmmaking, 00:08:57.399 --> 00:09:00.440 has captivated audiences with his unique blend 00:09:00.440 --> 00:09:05.019 of blockbuster appeal and artistic vision. As 00:09:05.019 --> 00:09:07.840 he works on his next project based on The Odyssey, 00:09:08.159 --> 00:09:12.340 we reflect on his impressive filmography. Nolan 00:09:12.340 --> 00:09:15.100 has become a household name reminiscent of legends 00:09:15.100 --> 00:09:19.019 like Steven Spielberg. His films, from Following 00:09:19.019 --> 00:09:22.740 to Inception, showcase his ability to blend complex 00:09:22.740 --> 00:09:26.779 narratives with stunning visuals. Each movie, 00:09:26.919 --> 00:09:29.399 whether it's the heart -wrenching Interstellar 00:09:29.399 --> 00:09:32.720 or the groundbreaking The Dark Knight, challenges 00:09:32.720 --> 00:09:36.759 viewers while pushing cinematic boundaries. Nolan's 00:09:36.759 --> 00:09:39.779 evolution as a filmmaker continues to redefine 00:09:39.779 --> 00:09:44.590 blockbuster cinema. Well, alrighty folks, it's 00:09:44.590 --> 00:09:48.549 time for the quote of the day. And today, our 00:09:48.549 --> 00:09:51.129 quote comes from the South African bishop and 00:09:51.129 --> 00:09:55.590 social rights activist, Desmond Tutu. And he 00:09:55.590 --> 00:09:58.970 said, Do your little bit of good where you are? 00:09:59.029 --> 00:10:02.070 It's those little bits of good put together that 00:10:02.070 --> 00:10:06.889 overwhelm the world. And that's a wrap for this 00:10:06.889 --> 00:10:10.309 morning. 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