Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, April 25th. You'll be interested
to know, today is National Arbor Day, and it
offers a chance to give back to our planet. Consider
planting a tree. It's rewarding to watch it grow.
Reduce paper usage to combat deforestation. Seek
sustainable brands and embrace composting and
recycling. Finally, take a hike. It's a refreshing
escape for everyone. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the weather report. This morning,
it may be smoky from the wildfires, and it feels
like 55 degrees with 7 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 smoky conditions early, clearing to
partly sunny skies later, with a high around
72 at a late north breeze. Tonight, expect cloudy
skies with a chance of rain after 9, a low of
55, and gentle winds. For all you beach runners
out there, The first high tide Friday will be
at 945 with a low tide just before 4. The near
-shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 46 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect rain on Saturday morning with
showers and thunderstorms later and a high near
66. Saturday night brings more rain with a low
around 49. Sunday starts mostly sunny, with a
high near 57, and a slight chance of rain at
night. Monday will be sunny, warming up to 71,
and Monday night will be mostly clear. Tuesday
looks mostly sunny, too, reaching 77, with a
slight chance of showers after 9 p .m. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Café & 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 Morning sent you. In local
news, in a decisive move during the first round
of the NFL draft, the Patriots selected left
tackle Will Campbell from Louisiana State University.
Widely regarded as a top prospect, Campbell is
compared to Rashaun Slater, noted for his impressive
performance in the league. Despite concerns about
the length of his arms, Campbell's potential
as a cornerstone player in the Drake -May era
is promising. He brings much -needed flexibility
to the Patriots' offensive line and embodies
the competitive spirit that coach Mike Frable
values, being described as a future captain,
suggesting this pick was far from wasted. Now
on to sports. In a stunning move during the 2025
NFL Draft, The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up
from the fifth pick to select Heisman Trophy
winner Travis Hunter with a second overall pick.
The Cleveland Browns, who previously held that
pick, opted for Michigan defensive tackle Mason
Graham instead. Despite needing a quarterback,
the Browns did not seem impressed by the available
options, including next year's potential stars
Arch Manning of Texas and Drew Aller from Penn
State. Hunter, a jewel threat as a receiver and
cornerback, caught 96 passes last season and
had a notable defensive presence, signaling an
exciting future for the Jaguars. In local sports.
Tonight, the Sox are in Cleveland to start their
three -game series with the 14 -10 Guardians.
Tanner Hawk is on the bump with a rough 0 -2
start to the season. First pitch is at 7 -10
on Apple TV+. Expect 67 degrees at game time,
with the Sox favored by 1 .5 runs. In basketball,
the Celtics play the Magic tonight at the Kia
Center, favored by 4 .5. Tip -off is at 7. In
top news... Southwest Airlines is reducing its
flight schedule and has stopped sharing long
-term financial plans, citing a shaky economy
and declining travel demand in the United States.
The Dallas carrier announced it would not reaffirm
its earnings guidance of $1 .7 billion for 2025
and $3 .8 billion for 2026. This move follows
similar actions by other major U .S. airlines.
In the first quarter, Southwest reported a net
loss of $149 million, an improvement from last
year. The airline is undergoing significant changes,
including ending its free baggage policy and
implementing assigned seating. In business news,
Apple has removed the claim of available now
from its Apple Intelligence page. following a
recommendation from the National Advertising
Division. The division suggested that Apple modify
or discontinue the claim, which implied that
features like priority notifications, Genmoji,
Image Playground and ChatGPT integration were
available at the launch of the iPhone 16. While
some features were indeed launched, others were
added in subsequent updates. Apple acknowledged
the findings and stated it has updated promotional
materials to better communicate the status of
its features. Additionally, it discontinued the
more personal Siri video to align with these
recommendations. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 7 % for the week to about $94 ,000. Ethereum
is up 8 % to just under $1 ,800. And Goatseys
Maximus is up 44 % to 7 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 tech. A remarkable
breakthrough in memory technology has emerged
from Feudan University, where researchers have
developed a new experimental storage device called
POCS. This next -generation random -access memory
can write data in just 400 picoseconds, achieving
about 25 billion operations per second, making
it 10 ,000 times faster than standard flash memory
found in laptops. Unlike traditional memory types
that lose data when power is cut, POX is non
-volatile, retaining data without electricity.
Utilizing two -dimensional graphene, it promises
significant energy savings and the potential
for instant -on devices. However, long -term
performance data is still pending, leaving its
practical application in question. And in entertainment
news… In a thrilling new trailer for Fountain
of Youth, John Krasinski stars as Luke, a clever
art thief, who teams up with his sister Charlotte,
portrayed by Natalie Portman. This action -adventure,
directed by Guy Ritchie, will premiere on May
23 on Apple TV+. The siblings embark on a quest
to uncover the mystical spring behind the legendary
Fountain of Youth. using clues hidden in paintings
from six master artists of the 1600s. However,
powerful adversaries, including the Catholic
Church, threaten their pursuit of immortality.
The film also features Isa Gonzalez and Domhnall
Gleeson, among others. Well, all righty, folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the Israeli psychologist
and Nobel laureate. Daniel Kahneman. And he said,
It's a wonderful thing to be optimistic. It keeps
you healthy and it keeps you resilient. 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.