Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, March 6th. You'll be interested
to know. 157 years ago, today, in 1869, Nitri
Mendeleev arranged the chemical elements into
a coherent, periodic table that revealed patterns
in atomic weights and properties. leaving GATS
for undiscovered elements. This organization
provided a predictive order for chemistry, guiding
future discoveries and establishing a foundational
framework for understanding matter and teaching
generations of scientists. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the weather report. This morning,
light snow is likely and it feels like 24 degrees.
with 13 -mile -per -hour wind. The sunset will
take place at 539, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 606. It looks like we're in for some morning
snow before 8, with a chance of sleet and then
rain until 1 under cloudy skies and a high near
38, accompanied by a light northeast breeze tonight.
Expect patchy fog after 7, with a low of 34 and
calm winds. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay
reads 34 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Saturday starts with patchy
fog before 7 a .m., then turns mostly cloudy
with a high near 45 and southwest winds gusting
up to 21 miles per hour. A 50 % chance of evening
rain brings lows near 43 with gusty southwest
winds. Then Sunday is partly sunny with a chance
of morning rain and a high near 55 as winds shift
to the west. Monday and Tuesday warm to the upper
50s and low 60s with mostly sunny skies and a
slight chance of overnight showers early Tuesday
morning. 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, Fenway's The Loved Regina
Pizzeria has closed its doors, a spokesperson
for Boston Restaurant Associates confirmed on
Thursday. Mark Hurwitz of Boston Restaurant Talk
was the first to report the news, sharing a photo
showing a sign that read, this location is now
closed. The spokesperson explained that the lease
expired and the business chose not to renew it.
Regina Pizzeria, a Boston landmark for nearly
100 years, opened its Fenway location in 2013.
Although it still operates 12 pizzerias in Boston
and Massachusetts, most are quick -service spots,
unlike the iconic North End location. Now on
to sports. Robert Kraft, the owner of the New
England Patriots. has agreed to help cover World
Cup security costs, but Foxboro leaders remain
unsatisfied. Any suggestion that Boston Soccer
2026 or the Kraft Group have adequately addressed
the town's concerns is false, Foxboro Select
Board Chair Bill Yonah stated. World Cup organizers
provided further details on how they plan to
fund $7 .8 million in security for Gillette Stadium.
A spokesperson for Gillette Stadium confirmed
their commitment to meet the town's needs for
security -related costs. Foxboro officials set
a March 17th deadline to secure these funds for
public safety during the event. Praff Sports
& Entertainment included a commitment letter
to support Boston Soccer 2026's expenditures.
In local sports, Jason Tatum is on the verge
of returning to NBA action. tonight as the Celtics
face the Dallas Mavericks at 7. Listed as questionable,
this marks the first time this season he's not
been sidelined due to the ruptured right Achilles
tendon he suffered during last season's playoffs.
Celtics president Brad Stevens mentioned Tatum
wouldn't be cleared until he was ready both physically
and mentally, and that time may have arrived.
If he plays, Tatum will make his return after
298 days, just beyond the typical recovery window.
As the seas aim for playoff success, Tatum's
presence could be pivotal. In top news, climate
change's rising seas may threaten tens of millions
more people than previously thought, according
to a new study. Researchers found that about
90 % of studies underestimated baseline coastal
water heights by an average of one foot. This
issue is more common in the global south and
southeast Asia and less so in Europe. The study
co -author, Philip Minderhout, attributes this
to a methodological blind spot in measuring sea
and land altitudes. Adjusting the baseline height
means seas rising by just over three feet could
threaten 77 million to 132 million more people.
In business news, The U .S. stock market rebounded
on Wednesday from two days of punishing swings
as oil prices stabilized and reports provided
encouraging economic updates. The S &P 500 rose
0 .8%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average
climbed 238 points. The Nasdaq Composite increased
1 .3%. Despite a scary start when South Korea's
KOSPI index plunged 12 .1%, the market responded
positively. Oil prices moderated, with Brent
crude settling at $81. Strength in the U .S.
economy, including a rise in hiring, has provided
a hopeful outlook amidst ongoing uncertainties.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 6 .5 % for
the week. to $71 ,000. Ethereum is up 5 % to
$2 ,000. And XRP is up 3 % to $1 .41. 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. In southeastern
China, a glimpse into the future of flying taxis
is emerging with the Matrix, an electric vertical
takeoff and landing vehicle developed by AutoFlight.
This impressive aircraft can carry up to 10 passengers
and has a wingspan of 20 meters. Recently, AutoFlight
conducted a flying demonstration. showcasing
the Matrix's ability to rise and land smoothly.
The company hopes to receive regulatory approval
by 2027, though flying taxis still face challenges
such as safety and infrastructure. Experts suggest
it may take at least another three years for
viable solutions to surface. And in entertainment
news, the film Project Hail Mary has been unveiled
to members of the film press ahead of its March
20th release, and First Reactions are calling
it a must -see space odyssey that may prove to
be a major awards player come Oscar time next
year. Film critic Eric Marchin shared a glowing
review, stating that Project Hail Mary is the
first great blockbuster of 2026. Other critics
praised the film, noting it delivers a pulse
-counting space epic that brings true humanity
to the forefront. Entertainment journalist Scott
Menzel called it a masterpiece and an epic cinematic
achievement. Ryan Gosling stars as Rel and Grace,
a schoolteacher who awakens alone on a spaceship,
piecing together an outlandish plot to save the
sun. Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American philosopher and psychologist,
William James. And he said, 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.
Had an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see
you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Boston.