Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, April 24th. You'll be interested
to know, 127 years ago, today, in 1898, Spain
declared war on the United States during the
Spanish -American War, which marked a significant
escalation in hostilities. following the explosion
of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the weather report.
This morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels
like 46 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 728 and will rise again
tomorrow at 617. It looks like we're in for some
sunny weather today, with a high near 68 and
a light east breeze. Tonight. Expect partly cloudy
skies and some haze before 3 in the morning,
with a low around 51 and a gentle southwest wind.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
high tide Thursday will be at 845 with a low
tide at 3. The near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay.
reads 47 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies
on Friday with a high near 71. A chance of rain
arrives Friday night with mostly cloudy skies
and a low around 54. Saturday brings cloudy conditions
and rain with a high near 66. Saturday night,
rain is likely before 9 p .m. That a chance of
showers with a low around 46. Sunday will be
sunny, reaching a high near 61. And Sunday night
will be mostly clear with a low around 48. On
Monday, enjoy sunny skies again with a high near
71. And partly cloudy skies at night with a low
around 51. 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, urban explorers received
a delightful Earth Day surprise with the launch
of the City on the Hills Trail, a new 31 -mile
urban hiking trail stretching from West Roxbury
to Castle Island. Created by local writer and
hiker Miles Howard, this trail aims to transform
perceptions of distance across neighborhoods.
It features five segments, including scenic routes
along the Charles River, Brooklines Hills, and
historic sites in Roxbury and Dorchester. Designed
for ease of access, each segment connects to
public transit. Now on to sports. In a concerning
turn of events, the Golden State Warriors may
have lost their significant trade deadline acquisition,
Jimmy Butler. During the first quarter of Wednesday's
playoff game against the Houston Rockets, Butler
was undercut by Amon Thompson while jumping for
a rebound, resulting in a nasty fall that left
him riding on the floor. He eventually limped
to the locker room due to obvious pain and was
later ruled out for the remainder of the game
with a pelvic contusion. The Warriors, who have
a record of 23 wins and seven losses since acquiring
Butler, face challenges ahead if he misses significant
time. In local sports. Yesterday afternoon at
Fenway, the Sox fell to the Mariners 8 -5. Despite
a two -run blast from Cassis and doubles from
Devers and Rivas, Seattle's bats were unstoppable.
Hancock earned the win, striking out seven. while
Crawford's four runs batted in and to Homer,
put the Mariners ahead. Newcombe took the loss
for Boston, allowing four runs in the fourth,
and Boston's record now stands at 14 -12, as
they struggled with five left on base. This afternoon,
the Sox take on the Mariners at Fenway for the
rubber game of this three -game series. Brian
Wu, boasting a 3 .12 ERA. faces off against Carrot
Crochet with a 1 .13 ERA. First pitch is at 135
with sunny skies and a pleasant 62 degrees in
the back bay. Last night, the Celtics beat the
Magic 109 to 100 at TD Garden. Jalen Brown had
36 points, while Paolo Banjiro led Orlando with
32. The Seas dominated the boards, out -rebounding
the Magic 46 -34. Boston advances to 2 -0 in
the series despite missing Tatum to that wrist
injury. Tomorrow night, the Celtics at the Kia
Center are favored by 4 .5 points. In top news,
geoscientists have made a groundbreaking discovery
at Yellowstone National Park. revealing a volatile
rich magma cap approximately 2 .5 miles below
the Earth's surface. This cap acts as a lid,
trapping pressure and heat, thus potentially
preventing a catastrophic eruption in this significant
volcanic system. Researchers employed a 53 ,000
-pound Vibros ice truck to generate tiny earthquakes,
which unveiled a sharp boundary indicating the
magma cap's location. Although there is considerable
magma beneath Yellowstone, the researchers assert
that an eruption is not imminent as the system
remains stable and is efficiently venting gas
through cracks. In business news, Airbnb has
made a significant change, now showing the full
price of your stay by default, eliminating the
need for a toggle to see total costs, including
fees. This update, rolling out globally, ensures
you view the complete cost of a reservation,
excluding taxes, right from the start of your
search. Initially introduced in 2019 due to scrutiny
from the European Union, the feature gained traction
with nearly 17 million users since its taco launch
in 2022. Now a banner stating, prices include
all fees, will greet you at the top of your search
results. enhancing transparency for travelers.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at about
$93 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to just under
$1 ,800. And Goatsies Maximus is down 12 % to
$0 .06. 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. Some ChatGPT users are expressing
frustration over what they describe as the bot's
relentlessly positive tone. Many feel that ChatGPT,
particularly the GPT for a model, has veered
into sycophancy, showering praise on users for
even the simplest questions. One software engineer
noted, chat GPT is suddenly the biggest suck
-up I've ever met. This behavior stems from OpenAI's
training methods, which encourage responses that
flatter users, often sacrificing accuracy for
positive feedback. While OpenAI acknowledges
this issue, they have yet to address it publicly.
Users can adjust settings for a more neutral
tone or explore alternative AI models. And in
entertainment news. Next week, Marvel's Thunderbolts
will hit theaters, marking the debut of a C -team
of reluctant heroes. Early reactions are pouring
in, and they are overwhelmingly positive, with
critics calling it one of the best Marvel movies
in years. Following the mixed reception of Captain
America, Brave New World, this second Marvel
Cinematic Universe release of 2025 seems poised
for success, particularly for its thoughtful
representation of mental health and a standout
performance from Florence Pugh. Thunderbolts
opens on May 2nd, 2025, leaving fans excited
for what's next in the Marvel Universe. Well,
alrighty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
comic book writer, Len Wayne. And he said, a
true friend is someone who is there for you when
he'd rather be anywhere else. 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.