Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, March 12th. You'll be interested
to know. 37 years ago, today, in 1989, a British
computer scientist named Tim Berners -Lee proposed
an information system called the World Wide Web
to link documents using hypertext and make sharing
research seamless. This proposal launched a revolutionary
framework for global information access, creating
a universal, open platform that would transform
communication, publishing, and collaboration.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning there's a chance of rain
showers, and it feels like 57 degrees, with 10
mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 646, and it will rise again tomorrow at 655.
It looks like we're in for some cloudy skies
today, with a chance of rain showers and a high
near 58 falling to around 43 in the afternoon,
along with a mild west wind at 10 to 14 miles
per hour tonight. We can expect partly cloudy
conditions with a low around 30 and light winds
at 6 to 10 miles per hour with gusts up to 21.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 37 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Friday will be mostly sunny with a high
near 45 and southwest winds around 10 miles per
hour. then a slight chance of rain late with
gusts up to 23. Saturday stays mostly sunny,
with a high near 48 and west winds gusting to
30. Then Sunday turns mostly cloudy with a slight
chance of snow, late changing to rain and milder
temperatures into Monday, with rain and south
winds gusting to 29. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El
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this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge
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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you. In local news, Seamark
Seafood and Cocktails, the upscale restaurant
within Encore Boston Harbor, is set to close
on March 29, laying off 56 workers who had recently
voted to unionize. The decision, attributed to
economic challenges, has sparked claims of retaliation
from the labor union. Unite here, Local 26. which
noted that workers had voted 38 to 7 in favor
of unionization less than a month ago. Kim Vasquez,
a server at CMARC, expressed her disappointment,
stating she is uncertain how she will provide
for herself and her father after the closure.
The union also accused CMARC of conducting a
union -busting campaign to undermine the workers'
efforts. Now onto sports. Team USA has officially
advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World
Baseball Classic after a tense scare. Thanks
to Italy's convincing 9 -1 victory over Mexico,
the U .S. will face Canada in the next round.
Despite losing to Italy 8 -6, Team USA's fate
was secured without needing complex calculations.
Manager Mark DeRosa faced scrutiny after miscommunicating
the tiebreaker rules, but ultimately the team
is among the eight remaining contenders. With
a roster of stars, including Aaron Judge, Team
USA is determined to pursue its second title
in this prestigious tournament. In local sports,
the Celtics are set to face the Thunder tonight
at 9 .30 in a showdown between the NBA's top
two defenses. Oklahoma City posts a strong home
record of 27 wins and 7 losses, while the Seas
are looking to improve their road record of 22
wins and 12 losses. Chet Hongren leads the Thunder
with an average of 17 .3 points and 9 rebounds,
while Derek White is scoring 17 .5 points per
game for the Celtics. In top news, Multinational
agriculture technology company Syngenta announced
last Tuesday that it will cease global production
of the herbicide Paraqued by the end of June.
Banned in more than 70 countries, Paraqued is
distributed in the United States from Syngenta's
manufacturing site in St. Gabriel, Louisiana.
While the decision comes amid thousands of lawsuits
regarding Paraqued's health risks, a Syngenta
representative cited entirely a commercial reason
for the move. Local residents and environmental
activists welcome this step toward protecting
health and reducing pollution. Syngenta's facility
emitted over 52 ,000 metric tons of greenhouse
gases in 2023, highlighting ongoing environmental
issues in the community. In business news, Volkswagen
dealers are revolting over plans to sell a new
brand of sport -utility vehicle directly to consumers.
The latest of several lawsuits seeks to stop
the carmaker from bypassing dealerships. Volkswagen
revealed it would create a brand called Scout
Motors, featuring rugged electric and hybrid
trucks and SUVs. Freddy Polito, a Volkswagen
dealer, is now in court alongside others. Scott
plans to sell its trucks directly, citing efficiency
and customer experience. However, dealers argue
that only independent franchises should sell
vehicles in the United States. The legal battle
centers on who has the right to sell new cars
in this country. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 1 % to about $69 ,000. Ethereum is down
1 % to $2 ,000. And XRP is down 1 .5 % to $1
.37. 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. They were
blinded in accidents. Now they can see again.
Scientists are making progress on curing blindness
with experimental stem cell therapies. Phil Durst
was injured by commercial detergent, losing sight
in his left eye. Every year, thousands suffer
similar injuries, often facing despair when told
they will never see again. However, recent stem
cell treatments have shown remarkable success.
With 10 out of 14 patients regaining vision in
a trial at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Durst expressed
amazement at the results, calling it a work of
art. Researchers are hopeful this could expand
to treat other forms of blindness. And in entertainment
news, the best TV shows of 2026 so far features
a range of exciting titles. From the return of
The Pit and Paradise to the new hit comedy The
Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, viewers have
plenty to enjoy. No Awhile returns for another
heartfelt season of The Pit, while Sterling pay
Brown Ventures outside of Paradise. In A Night
of the Seven Kingdoms, fans find a likable hero
in Sir Duncan the Tall restoring faith in the
Game of Thrones franchise. Jason Bateman stars
in DTS St. Louis, a dark dramedy, and Steve Carell
shines in Rooster, a coming -of -age comedy.
Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American science fiction writer Ray Bradbury.
And he said, we are an impossibility in an impossible
universe, reminding us that innovation like the
World Wide Web, transforms the improbable into
reality. 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.