Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, March 9th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Napping Day. This
cozy tradition celebrates short daytime rests
that boost mood and focus, encouraging people
to reclaim a little pause after busy mornings
with playful research and tired but happy fans.
So find a comfy spot, embrace a gentle siesta,
and celebrate with a cheerful nap. So now you
know. And now it's time for the weather report.
This morning it's sunny and it feels like 37
degrees with 6 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 643 and it will rise again
tomorrow at 701. It looks like we're in for some
sunny weather today, with a high near 67 and
a light southwest wind at around 10 miles per
hour. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with
a low of 40 and a gentle southwest breeze. The
near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 35 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Tuesdays will be sunny, with highs near
65, and a south wind around 10 mph. A slight
chance of afternoon rain returns Wednesday, with
highs near 58. Then rain becomes more likely
Thursday, with gusty southwest winds around 17
mph and gusts up to 28. as temperatures fall
to the upper 20s Thursday night with a brief
chance of rain and snow and light snow accumulation
possible. 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, one of
Boston's most popular college bars is closing
for good this weekend. Two Saints Tavern, a longtime
favorite for Northeastern University students,
announced its final days on social media. In
a heartfelt Facebook post, the bar expressed
gratitude to everyone who contributed to its
vibrant atmosphere, stating, to everyone who
stepped through our doors, thank you for being
part of something special. Operating on Gainsborough
Street since the 1980s, the bar, co -owned by
dropkick Murphy's lead singer, Ken Casey, a shutting
down due to rising insurance costs and changing
social habits among younger generations. Managing
partner Chuck Hitchcock noted, the younger generations
are drinking less, highlighting a shift in socializing
habits. Now on to sports. The Los Angeles Rams
have secured a blockbuster acquisition, agreeing
to a four -year $124 million extension with all
-pro cornerback Trent McDuffie pending his trade
from the Kansas City Chiefs. The deal includes
$100 million in guaranteed money, making McDuffie
the highest -paid cornerback in the NFL at an
average of $31 million per year. This contract
signifies a major move for the Rams, who are
aiming for a Super Bowl run with McDuffie, playing
a key role in their defense. In local sports,
Jalen Brown scored 23 points and Jason Tatum
had 20 in his second game back from a torn right
Achilles, leading the Celtics to a 109 -98 victory
over the Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon. Brown
also contributed nine rebounds and eight assists
as Boston built an 81 -55 lead in the third quarter,
sweeping the season series with Cleveland. Peyton
Pritchard added 18 points, while Donovan Mitchell
scored 30 for the Cavaliers, who had a seven
-game home win streak snapped. The Celtics will
now head to San Antonio on Tuesday for their
next matchup. In top news, scientists have found
that sugary drinks are linked to more than 330
,000 deaths each year. According to a study published
in Nature Medicine, Sugar -sweetened beverages
may increase the risk of death from heart disease
and type 2 diabetes. Globally, 2 .2 million new
cases of type 2 diabetes and 1 .2 million heart
disease cases in 2020 were attributed to these
drinks. Experts advise reducing sugary drink
consumption to less than one serving per week,
emphasizing the importance of healthier beverage
choices. This study highlights the urgent need
for public health measures to combat this issue.
In business news, in a recent incident, Chris
Kempchinsky, the CEO of McDonald's, faced backlash
after eating a burger on video. The burger in
question was the Big Arch, McDonald's newest
offering. Kempchinsky, looking polished in a
beige sweater, described the burger as a product,
calling the bun unique. However, reactions online
suggested that people felt he did not genuinely
eat McDonald's. Critics claimed he projected
the wrong kind of authenticity, seeming more
like a LinkedIn guy than an influencer. This
incident highlights the clash between traditional
corporate roles and modern marketing expectations.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 5 .5 % over
the weekend to $67 ,000. Ethereum is down 5 %
to just under $2 ,000. And XRP is down 4 % to
$1 .35. 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. Boeing built two real -life
X -wing starfighters, a nod to the iconic vehicles
from Star Wars. In 2019, Boeing collaborated
with Walt Disney to celebrate the opening of
Star Wars, Galaxy's Edge in Walt Disney World.
They transformed two CV -2 cargo air vehicles
into X -wings, flying them above attendees. While
these drones had a wingspan of 20 .2 feet, They
could not jump to light speed, and their wings
were non -functional. Currently, one CV2CAV is
displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and
Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia. Boning's
CV2CAV program was ultimately affected by fatal
accidents and the COVID -19 pandemic, leading
to the closure of its next division. And in entertainment
news... Netflix knows you want to see Reacher
fight a cybertruck. The 2026 Alan Richson, starring
Netflix movie War Machine, satisfies a public
appetite for action. Based on trailer views,
many people want to see Reacher battle a transformer.
Richson's Amazon series, Reacher, has made him
a star. In War Machine, he plays a soldier, grappling
with trauma from his brother's death. Action
heroes can no longer be mysterious, and Richson's
character reflects this change. The film features
intense gore delivering visceral thrills for
viewers seeking excitement. As Richson asserts,
thermodynamics, yo. Well, all righty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American poet and essayist,
Walt Whitman. And he said, Happiness, not in
another place, but this place, not for another
hour, but this hour. 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.