Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, April 23rd. You'll be interested
to know, 40 years ago, today, in 1985, the Coca
-Cola Company introduced New Coke, a reformulated
soft drink intended to replace its flagship beverage.
However, due to significant public outrage, the
previous version of Coca -Cola was reintroduced
as Coca -Cola Classic in less than three months,
marking a notable misstep in marketing strategy.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's sunny and it feels
like 50 degrees with 11 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 some sunny weather today, with a high near
70 and a light west wind at about 9 miles per
hour. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with
a low of 48 and gentle winds. For all you beach
runners out there, The first high tide Wednesday
will be at 745 with a low tide just before 2.
The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 46
degrees for the water temperature. Looking ahead
in the weather. Expect sunny skies on Thursday
with a high near 69 and light east winds. The
Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low
around 53. Friday brings mostly sunny weather
with a high near 73 and a chance of rain showers
after 10 p .m. Saturday will be rainy with thunderstorms
likely and a high near 66. Saturday night will
also be rainy with a low around 46. Sunday starts
with a slight chance of rain but will turn mostly
sunny with a high near 60. Nights will be mostly
clear. with lows around 46. 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 retrial
of Karen Reed, charged with hitting her Boston
police officer boyfriend, is now underway. Defense
attorney Alan Jackson claimed Reed's SUV never
struck John O 'Keefe, whose body was discovered
in the snow on January 29, 2022, following a
long night of drinking. And he claimed that O
'Keefe did in fact enter the house of the Boston
police officers, where he was found dead on the
lawn. Jackson argued that O 'Keefe's injuries
were consistent with an animal attack, not a
vehicle collision. Meanwhile, special prosecutor
Hank Brennan contended that Reed, who allegedly
consumed nearly nine vodka drinks, hit O 'Keefe
with her vehicle. The cases sparked division,
with Reed's supporters rallying for her release
amid concerns over investigative bias. The opening
witnesses' examinations were fiery, to say the
least. Things should get real interesting this
week, with more witnesses to come. Now on to
sports. In last night's NBA playoff action, the
Indiana Pacers took a commanding 2 -0 series
lead over the Milwaukee Bucks, winning 123 -115.
Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 24 points and
11 rebounds, while Tyrese Halliburton contributed
21 points and 12 assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo
scored 34 points for Milwaukee. but it was not
enough. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder
continued to dominate the Memphis Grizzlies,
winning 118 -99 and leading the series 2 -0.
Despite a strong performance from Jaron Jackson
Jr., Memphis struggled offensively, failing to
score 100 points for the second consecutive game.
In local sports. Last night at Fenway, the Sox
beat the Mariners 8 -3. with Fayot securing the
win by giving up just one run over five innings.
A highlight was Kassa's three -run homer in the
seventh. Crawford and Duran added keyed RBIs,
helping the Sox notch their 14th win as they
dominated with 19 hits to Seattle's 11, handing
Seattle's Miller the loss. Tonight, the Sox faced
the Mariners at Fenway with a chance for the
three -game sweep. John Newcomb, with a 2 .29
ERA and a 5 -2 record, goes up against Emerson
Hancock, who holds a 3 .63 ERA. First pitch is
at 645, with expectations of a comfortable 68
degrees under clear Boston skies. It sounds like
a great night for baseball. In basketball, tonight,
the Celtics host the Orlando Magic at TD Garden.
Boston leads the series with the first win. The
game tips off at 4, and Boston is favored by
10 .5 points. In top news, in a shift reminiscent
of the Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy, today's
college students are benefiting from what is
being called the Gen Z Lifestyle Subsidy. OpenAI
is offering students two months of free access
to ChatGPT+. typically priced at $20 a month,
just in time for finals. Other companies like
Anthropic are also providing free or discounted
access to their AI tools. This push to attract
young users reflects a broader trend where AI
companies aim to build a loyal user base among
students who may rely on these technologies for
various aspects of their lives, from academics
to personal advice. In business news, the largest
credit card companies are bracing for a potential
economic downturn as Americans continue to spend.
However, firms like JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup
are adding to their reserves to cover expected
losses, while Synchrony is tightening lending
standards. Delinquencies are rising, reaching
levels seen before the pandemic. Despite concerns,
consumer spending has remained strong. with Bank
of America's chief indicating that consumers
are still solidly in the game. Yet, banks are
shifting focus towards wealthier customers, as
the top 10 % of earners now account for about
half of all spending in the United States. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 5 % to $93 ,000.
Ethereum is up 11 % to just under $1 ,800. And
Goatsy's Maximus is up half a percent to seven
cents. 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. A fascinating study reveals
the brain's remarkable survival mechanism during
marathons. Carlos Matute, a neuroscientist from
the University of the Basque Country, discovered
that myelin, the fatty insulation around nerve
fibers, provides energy when fuel runs low. This
research, published in Nature Metabolism, showed
that during a marathon, myelin levels decreased
in areas responsible for motor coordination and
emotion. but recovered within two months. While
some headlines sensationalize the findings as
the brain eating itself, Matute emphasizes that
these adaptations are both nuanced and promising,
highlighting the brain's ability to change even
in adulthood. And in entertainment news, a bankruptcy
court has set a minimum price of $417 .5 million.
for Village Roadshow Entertainment's library
of 108 films, including notable franchises like
The Matrix and Oceans. U .S. bankruptcy judge
Thomas Horan approved an offer from Alkin Media
Group, outbidding content partners, which offered
$365 million. Village Roadshow filed for Chapter
11 bankruptcy. due to high costs from in -house
content creation and a strained partnership with
Warner Brothers Discovery. The auction deadline
for bids is May 16th, with concerns about the
studio's profitability looming. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American poet,
Maya Angelou. And she said, You are the sum total
of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten,
smelled, been told, and forgot. It's all there.
Everything influences each of us, and because
of that I try to make sure that my experiences
are positive. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.