Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, April 28th. You'll be interested
to know, 236 years ago, today, in 1789, the mutiny
on the bounty unfolded in the South Pacific Ocean.
Led by Fletcher Christian, the crew of the British
ship HMS Bounty rebelled against Captain William
Bly, setting him and 18 loyal sailors adrift
in a small boat. This remarkable event has inspired
numerous books, films, and discussions about
leadership, loyalty, and human resilience. Captain
Bly's extraordinary navigation skills enabled
him to guide the small boat over 3 ,600 nautical
miles to safety, showcasing the indomitable spirit
of exploration and survival. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report. This
morning, it's sunny and it feels like 45 degrees
with 15 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 beautiful,
sunny day, with temperatures reaching around
73 and a gentle northwest breeze. Tonight, expect
mostly clear skies, cooling down to a low of
53 with light winds. For all you beach runners
out there, the first low tide Monday will be
just before 6. with a high tide at 1215. The
near -shore GUI at Cape Cod Bay reads 46 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect sunny skies on Tuesday with a
high near 77 and a southwest wind. Tuesday night
will be mostly cloudy with a low around 58. Wednesday
brings sunny weather again with a high near 72
and a northwest wind. Wednesday night will be
partly cloudy with a low around 45. On Thursday,
expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 65.
Thursday night has a chance of rain showers after
midnight with a low around 50. Friday continues
with a chance of rain showers, mostly cloudy
skies, at a high near 71. Friday night will also
have a chance of rain showers with a low around
52. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast is
brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café
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, in the race for mayor
of Boston, Outside financial support is skyrocketing,
with New Balance chairman Jim Davis donating
$1 million to the super PAC backing candidate
Josh Kraft. This trend reflects a growing influence
of super PACs in local elections, a phenomenon
noted by Brandon Glavin from Open Secrets. The
group Your City, Your Future, which Davis funded,
aims to support candidates fostering a thriving,
affordable, and sustainable Boston. Meanwhile,
incumbent Mayor Michelle Wu is expected to receive
backing from super PACs tied to unions. Analysts
suggest that Davis' support could link Kraft
to the controversial former President Trump complicating
his campaign. Now on to sports. In 2024, Michael
Jordan earned an astounding $300 million, surpassing
Cristiano Ronaldo's $260 million, making him
the world's highest paid active athlete. After
retiring from the NBA in 1993, Jordan famously
stated he would need a contract of $300 million
to return for money. His impressive income is
largely due to his partnership with Nike. which
started in 1984 and has generated significant
revenue, including $7 billion last year. Jordan's
total career earnings have reached $3 billion,
bolstered by investments, most notably in the
Charlotte Hornets. Yesterday afternoon at Fenway,
the Sox dominated the Guardians with a 13 -3
victory. Rafi Devers homered for the Sox. and
Duran dazzled with four hits. They earned the
win, improving to 2 -0. The Sox exploded with
three runs in the fifth inning, highlighted by
Rafila's sacrifice fly. The Sox's bats were on
fire, bringing their record to 16 -14. Tomorrow
night, the Sox head to Toronto for game one of
a three -game series against the Blue Jays. Garrett
Crochet takes the mound with a 3 .19 ERA against
Bowden Francis, who has a 3 .58 ERA. First pitch
is at 7 .07 under the dome at Rogers Center.
Last night, the Celtics edged past the magic
1 .07 to 98 in Orlando. Jason Tatum was simply
unstoppable, posting 37 points. and pulling down
14 rebounds. Jalen Brown chipped in with 21 points
and 11 boards. Boston now leads the series 3
-1. Despite Paolo Banchero's 31 points, the Magic
couldn't withstand the relentless Celtics' offense,
setting the stage for Game 5 back at the Garden
on Tuesday night. In top news, Google is training
a new artificial intelligence model. called Dolphin
Gemma to decode dolphin vocalizations with hopes
of enabling humans to communicate back. Set for
an open -source release this summer, Dolphin
Gemma is based on decades of research from the
Wild Dolphin Project, which has gathered extensive
audio and video data from Atlantic spotted dolphins
in the Bahamas. This model identifies patterns
in dolphin sounds, potentially revealing insights
beyond human perception. Additionally, researchers
are developing a device named Chat, which will
help dolphins learn to mimic sounds associated
with specific objects. However, the debate continues
over whether animal communication constitutes
true language. In business news, OpenAI's chief
executive officer, Sam Allman, revealed that
the company's electricity costs have surged tens
of millions of dollars. due to users being polite
to ChatGPT. A recent survey indicated that 67
% of individuals in the United States use polite
language with AI, with some citing concerns over
a potential AI uprising. However, politeness
comes with an energy cost. A report found that
ChatGPT consumes 1 billion and 59 million kilowatt
hours annually. leading to an estimated annual
expenditure of about $140 million. Despite these
costs, OpenAI remains financially robust, having
recently raised $40 billion. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 0 .5 % over the weekend to just
over $94 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to just under
$1 ,800. and Goatsy's Maximus is up 7 % 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 science. In a groundbreaking mission,
scientists have drilled deeper into the Earth's
mantle than ever before, providing a rare opportunity
to study this vast layer. They extracted a core
measuring 1 ,268 meters, revealing serpentinized
peridotite, formed by the interaction of saltwater
and mantle rock. Although they did not reach
the Mohorovicic discontinuity, or MOVO, The study
offers valuable insights into the composition
of the upper mantle, including Harsburgite and
Gabros. With the future of such drilling missions
uncertain, this research could illuminate the
processes that have shaped our planet. And in
entertainment news. In The Accountant 2, Ben
Affleck returns as the titular hero. showcasing
a comedic twist on his character's struggles
with autism. Co -starring Jon Bernthal as his
brother, the film offers unexpected charm, like
Affleck's character participating in a line dance.
This sequel, directed by Gavin O 'Connor, ships
from the previous film's serious tone to blend
comedy and action. The plot involves a mystery
tied to human trafficking, showcasing Affleck's
analytical skills, and introducing Bernfeld's
character as a humorous counterpart. The film
hints at potential franchise expansion, promising
more adventures for these unique characters.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American entrepreneur and animator, Walt Disney.
And he said, The way to get started is to quit
talking and begin doing. 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.