WEBVTT 00:00:01.660 --> 00:00:04.519 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.080 --> 00:00:09.099 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.160 --> 00:00:13.619 and it's Friday, March 6th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.619 --> 00:00:21.440 to know. 157 years ago, today, in 1869, Nitri 00:00:21.440 --> 00:00:23.899 Mendeleev arranged the chemical elements into 00:00:23.899 --> 00:00:27.719 a coherent, periodic table that revealed patterns 00:00:27.719 --> 00:00:30.559 in atomic weights and properties. leaving GATS 00:00:30.559 --> 00:00:34.140 for undiscovered elements. This organization 00:00:34.140 --> 00:00:37.479 provided a predictive order for chemistry, guiding 00:00:37.479 --> 00:00:40.520 future discoveries and establishing a foundational 00:00:40.520 --> 00:00:43.380 framework for understanding matter and teaching 00:00:43.380 --> 00:00:48.420 generations of scientists. So now you know. And 00:00:48.420 --> 00:00:54.960 now, it's time for the weather report. This morning, 00:00:55.219 --> 00:00:58.500 light snow is likely and it feels like 24 degrees. 00:00:58.670 --> 00:01:02.630 with 13 -mile -per -hour wind. The sunset will 00:01:02.630 --> 00:01:06.129 take place at 539, and it will rise again tomorrow 00:01:06.129 --> 00:01:10.150 at 606. It looks like we're in for some morning 00:01:10.150 --> 00:01:13.390 snow before 8, with a chance of sleet and then 00:01:13.390 --> 00:01:17.129 rain until 1 under cloudy skies and a high near 00:01:17.129 --> 00:01:21.590 38, accompanied by a light northeast breeze tonight. 00:01:22.730 --> 00:01:27.150 Expect patchy fog after 7, with a low of 34 and 00:01:27.150 --> 00:01:31.810 calm winds. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay 00:01:31.810 --> 00:01:37.670 reads 34 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:37.670 --> 00:01:41.450 ahead in the weather. Saturday starts with patchy 00:01:41.450 --> 00:01:44.769 fog before 7 a .m., then turns mostly cloudy 00:01:44.769 --> 00:01:48.549 with a high near 45 and southwest winds gusting 00:01:48.549 --> 00:01:53.489 up to 21 miles per hour. A 50 % chance of evening 00:01:53.489 --> 00:01:57.069 rain brings lows near 43 with gusty southwest 00:01:57.069 --> 00:02:00.140 winds. Then Sunday is partly sunny with a chance 00:02:00.140 --> 00:02:04.019 of morning rain and a high near 55 as winds shift 00:02:04.019 --> 00:02:07.560 to the west. Monday and Tuesday warm to the upper 00:02:07.560 --> 00:02:11.819 50s and low 60s with mostly sunny skies and a 00:02:11.819 --> 00:02:14.520 slight chance of overnight showers early Tuesday 00:02:14.520 --> 00:02:18.879 morning. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast 00:02:18.879 --> 00:02:22.039 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:02:22.039 --> 00:02:26.020 in Encinitas, nestled on El Camino Real South. 00:02:26.169 --> 00:02:29.530 Just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:29.530 --> 00:02:33.590 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:33.590 --> 00:02:37.069 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:37.069 --> 00:02:41.150 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:41.150 --> 00:02:43.349 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:43.889 --> 00:02:47.930 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:47.930 --> 00:02:51.370 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings 00:02:51.370 --> 00:02:57.460 send you. In local news, Fenway's The Loved Regina 00:02:57.460 --> 00:03:00.780 Pizzeria has closed its doors, a spokesperson 00:03:00.780 --> 00:03:03.680 for Boston Restaurant Associates confirmed on 00:03:03.680 --> 00:03:07.520 Thursday. Mark Hurwitz of Boston Restaurant Talk 00:03:07.520 --> 00:03:10.759 was the first to report the news, sharing a photo 00:03:10.759 --> 00:03:13.879 showing a sign that read, this location is now 00:03:13.879 --> 00:03:17.539 closed. The spokesperson explained that the lease 00:03:17.539 --> 00:03:20.860 expired and the business chose not to renew it. 00:03:21.639 --> 00:03:24.819 Regina Pizzeria, a Boston landmark for nearly 00:03:24.819 --> 00:03:29.340 100 years, opened its Fenway location in 2013. 00:03:30.500 --> 00:03:33.300 Although it still operates 12 pizzerias in Boston 00:03:33.300 --> 00:03:36.219 and Massachusetts, most are quick -service spots, 00:03:36.620 --> 00:03:44.539 unlike the iconic North End location. Now on 00:03:44.539 --> 00:03:48.699 to sports. Robert Kraft, the owner of the New 00:03:48.699 --> 00:03:51.819 England Patriots. has agreed to help cover World 00:03:51.819 --> 00:03:55.719 Cup security costs, but Foxboro leaders remain 00:03:55.719 --> 00:04:00.180 unsatisfied. Any suggestion that Boston Soccer 00:04:00.180 --> 00:04:03.759 2026 or the Kraft Group have adequately addressed 00:04:03.759 --> 00:04:06.900 the town's concerns is false, Foxboro Select 00:04:06.900 --> 00:04:11.039 Board Chair Bill Yonah stated. World Cup organizers 00:04:11.039 --> 00:04:13.680 provided further details on how they plan to 00:04:13.680 --> 00:04:18.620 fund $7 .8 million in security for Gillette Stadium. 00:04:19.180 --> 00:04:22.339 A spokesperson for Gillette Stadium confirmed 00:04:22.339 --> 00:04:24.779 their commitment to meet the town's needs for 00:04:24.779 --> 00:04:28.620 security -related costs. Foxboro officials set 00:04:28.620 --> 00:04:31.639 a March 17th deadline to secure these funds for 00:04:31.639 --> 00:04:34.800 public safety during the event. Praff Sports 00:04:34.800 --> 00:04:37.379 & Entertainment included a commitment letter 00:04:37.379 --> 00:04:40.899 to support Boston Soccer 2026's expenditures. 00:04:42.060 --> 00:04:45.339 In local sports, Jason Tatum is on the verge 00:04:45.339 --> 00:04:49.550 of returning to NBA action. tonight as the Celtics 00:04:49.550 --> 00:04:53.649 face the Dallas Mavericks at 7. Listed as questionable, 00:04:54.009 --> 00:04:56.490 this marks the first time this season he's not 00:04:56.490 --> 00:04:59.129 been sidelined due to the ruptured right Achilles 00:04:59.129 --> 00:05:02.269 tendon he suffered during last season's playoffs. 00:05:03.250 --> 00:05:05.930 Celtics president Brad Stevens mentioned Tatum 00:05:05.930 --> 00:05:08.569 wouldn't be cleared until he was ready both physically 00:05:08.569 --> 00:05:11.149 and mentally, and that time may have arrived. 00:05:12.050 --> 00:05:14.829 If he plays, Tatum will make his return after 00:05:14.829 --> 00:05:19.079 298 days, just beyond the typical recovery window. 00:05:20.000 --> 00:05:23.040 As the seas aim for playoff success, Tatum's 00:05:23.040 --> 00:05:28.800 presence could be pivotal. In top news, climate 00:05:28.800 --> 00:05:32.500 change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions 00:05:32.500 --> 00:05:35.100 more people than previously thought, according 00:05:35.100 --> 00:05:38.459 to a new study. Researchers found that about 00:05:38.459 --> 00:05:42.180 90 % of studies underestimated baseline coastal 00:05:42.180 --> 00:05:46.100 water heights by an average of one foot. This 00:05:46.100 --> 00:05:48.800 issue is more common in the global south and 00:05:48.800 --> 00:05:52.660 southeast Asia and less so in Europe. The study 00:05:52.660 --> 00:05:55.480 co -author, Philip Minderhout, attributes this 00:05:55.480 --> 00:05:59.000 to a methodological blind spot in measuring sea 00:05:59.000 --> 00:06:02.579 and land altitudes. Adjusting the baseline height 00:06:02.579 --> 00:06:06.319 means seas rising by just over three feet could 00:06:06.319 --> 00:06:11.720 threaten 77 million to 132 million more people. 00:06:12.759 --> 00:06:17.069 In business news, The U .S. stock market rebounded 00:06:17.069 --> 00:06:20.170 on Wednesday from two days of punishing swings 00:06:20.170 --> 00:06:23.449 as oil prices stabilized and reports provided 00:06:23.449 --> 00:06:28.529 encouraging economic updates. The S &P 500 rose 00:06:28.529 --> 00:06:32.310 0 .8%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average 00:06:32.310 --> 00:06:37.370 climbed 238 points. The Nasdaq Composite increased 00:06:37.370 --> 00:06:42.550 1 .3%. Despite a scary start when South Korea's 00:06:42.550 --> 00:06:47.110 KOSPI index plunged 12 .1%, the market responded 00:06:47.110 --> 00:06:50.990 positively. Oil prices moderated, with Brent 00:06:50.990 --> 00:06:55.870 crude settling at $81. Strength in the U .S. 00:06:55.889 --> 00:06:59.230 economy, including a rise in hiring, has provided 00:06:59.230 --> 00:07:02.529 a hopeful outlook amidst ongoing uncertainties. 00:07:03.350 --> 00:07:07.709 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 6 .5 % for 00:07:07.709 --> 00:07:13.610 the week. to $71 ,000. Ethereum is up 5 % to 00:07:13.610 --> 00:07:21.589 $2 ,000. And XRP is up 3 % to $1 .41. Moving 00:07:21.589 --> 00:07:25.889 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:25.889 --> 00:07:28.850 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:28.850 --> 00:07:31.629 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:07:31.629 --> 00:07:35.930 classes, so listen up. 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In southeastern 00:08:11.649 --> 00:08:14.769 China, a glimpse into the future of flying taxis 00:08:14.769 --> 00:08:17.970 is emerging with the Matrix, an electric vertical 00:08:17.970 --> 00:08:21.209 takeoff and landing vehicle developed by AutoFlight. 00:08:22.230 --> 00:08:25.329 This impressive aircraft can carry up to 10 passengers 00:08:25.329 --> 00:08:29.949 and has a wingspan of 20 meters. Recently, AutoFlight 00:08:29.949 --> 00:08:32.830 conducted a flying demonstration. showcasing 00:08:32.830 --> 00:08:35.970 the Matrix's ability to rise and land smoothly. 00:08:36.950 --> 00:08:39.370 The company hopes to receive regulatory approval 00:08:39.370 --> 00:08:44.309 by 2027, though flying taxis still face challenges 00:08:44.309 --> 00:08:48.250 such as safety and infrastructure. Experts suggest 00:08:48.250 --> 00:08:50.950 it may take at least another three years for 00:08:50.950 --> 00:08:56.970 viable solutions to surface. And in entertainment 00:08:56.970 --> 00:09:01.620 news, the film Project Hail Mary has been unveiled 00:09:01.620 --> 00:09:04.259 to members of the film press ahead of its March 00:09:04.259 --> 00:09:07.220 20th release, and First Reactions are calling 00:09:07.220 --> 00:09:10.559 it a must -see space odyssey that may prove to 00:09:10.559 --> 00:09:13.759 be a major awards player come Oscar time next 00:09:13.759 --> 00:09:17.179 year. Film critic Eric Marchin shared a glowing 00:09:17.179 --> 00:09:20.759 review, stating that Project Hail Mary is the 00:09:20.759 --> 00:09:25.240 first great blockbuster of 2026. Other critics 00:09:25.240 --> 00:09:27.940 praised the film, noting it delivers a pulse 00:09:27.940 --> 00:09:30.700 -counting space epic that brings true humanity 00:09:30.700 --> 00:09:34.700 to the forefront. Entertainment journalist Scott 00:09:34.700 --> 00:09:38.740 Menzel called it a masterpiece and an epic cinematic 00:09:38.740 --> 00:09:42.559 achievement. Ryan Gosling stars as Rel and Grace, 00:09:42.980 --> 00:09:45.740 a schoolteacher who awakens alone on a spaceship, 00:09:46.360 --> 00:09:49.019 piecing together an outlandish plot to save the 00:09:49.019 --> 00:09:53.600 sun. Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the 00:09:53.600 --> 00:09:57.320 quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:09:57.320 --> 00:10:00.039 from the American philosopher and psychologist, 00:10:00.700 --> 00:10:12.580 William James. And he said, And that's a wrap 00:10:12.580 --> 00:10:15.779 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:10:16.200 --> 00:10:19.779 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:10:19.779 --> 00:10:22.929 videos. with local news and the weather reports. 00:10:24.289 --> 00:10:26.889 Had an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:10:26.889 --> 00:10:29.990 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:29.990 --> 00:10:30.470 in Boston.