WEBVTT 00:00:01.660 --> 00:00:04.519 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.019 --> 00:00:09.179 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.419 --> 00:00:13.480 and it's Friday, March 13th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.480 --> 00:00:20.620 to know. 245 years ago, today, in 1781, William 00:00:20.620 --> 00:00:23.519 Herschel spotted a faint planet through a new 00:00:23.519 --> 00:00:26.800 reflecting telescope and recognized it as a distinct 00:00:26.800 --> 00:00:29.820 world beyond Saturn, opening a broader view of 00:00:29.820 --> 00:00:34.020 the solar system. The finding elevated observational 00:00:34.020 --> 00:00:37.280 astronomy adding a seventh planet to the catalog 00:00:37.280 --> 00:00:40.579 of known worlds and inspiring improved instruments 00:00:40.579 --> 00:00:44.399 and systematic sky surveys that advanced planetary 00:00:44.399 --> 00:00:50.159 science. So now you know. And now it's time for 00:00:50.159 --> 00:00:55.600 the weather report. This morning it's sunny and 00:00:55.600 --> 00:00:59.520 it feels like 25 degrees with 6 mile per hour 00:00:59.520 --> 00:01:03.630 wind. The sunset will take place at 648, and 00:01:03.630 --> 00:01:07.689 it will rise again tomorrow at 654. It looks 00:01:07.689 --> 00:01:10.349 like we're in for some mostly sunny weather today, 00:01:10.689 --> 00:01:14.010 with a high near 44 and a light west wind at 00:01:14.010 --> 00:01:18.689 6 to 10 miles per hour tonight. Expect a slight 00:01:18.689 --> 00:01:21.409 chance of snow early, turning to a chance of 00:01:21.409 --> 00:01:25.819 rain, mostly cloudy skies, a low around 36. and 00:01:25.819 --> 00:01:29.260 a southwest wind around 10 miles per hour, dusting 00:01:29.260 --> 00:01:33.840 up to 22. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay 00:01:33.840 --> 00:01:39.140 reads 37 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:39.140 --> 00:01:43.040 ahead in the weather. Saturday will be mostly 00:01:43.040 --> 00:01:46.620 sunny with a high near 48 and a west wind 10 00:01:46.620 --> 00:01:50.219 to 17 miles per hour, dusting as high as 43. 00:01:50.920 --> 00:01:53.900 Late Saturday night into Sunday morning, winds 00:01:53.900 --> 00:01:56.879 remain gusty, with lows near 30 and a slight 00:01:56.879 --> 00:02:00.719 chance of rain early Saturday before 8 a .m. 00:02:00.900 --> 00:02:03.120 Rain becomes likely Sunday night and Monday, 00:02:03.540 --> 00:02:06.719 with temperatures rising to near 61 Monday and 00:02:06.719 --> 00:02:11.300 gusty south winds up to 32 miles per hour. Bonjour, 00:02:11.719 --> 00:02:14.479 food enthusiasts! 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In local 00:02:49.580 --> 00:02:53.020 news, Boston City Council members are taking 00:02:53.020 --> 00:02:56.500 steps toward a potential ban on kratom, a substance 00:02:56.500 --> 00:02:59.819 that mimics the effects of opioids and stimulants. 00:03:00.759 --> 00:03:02.939 Experts have raised concerns about synthetic 00:03:02.939 --> 00:03:05.680 kratom products, particularly those containing 00:03:05.680 --> 00:03:09.419 the potent compound 7 -hydroxymetraginine, which 00:03:09.419 --> 00:03:12.949 can pose serious health risks. During a recent 00:03:12.949 --> 00:03:15.610 hearing, counselors heard emotional testimonies 00:03:15.610 --> 00:03:18.469 from individuals affected by Kratom -related 00:03:18.469 --> 00:03:21.370 tragedies, prompting many to express alarm at 00:03:21.370 --> 00:03:25.090 its easy availability in the city. Counselor 00:03:25.090 --> 00:03:28.370 Ed Flynn emphasized, the status quo is not an 00:03:28.370 --> 00:03:32.229 option. We have to ban it here in Boston. With 00:03:32.229 --> 00:03:35.189 over 20 other Massachusetts towns enacting similar 00:03:35.189 --> 00:03:38.409 bans, the council is exploring regulatory measures 00:03:38.409 --> 00:03:46.900 to address this growing concern. Now onto sports. 00:03:48.479 --> 00:03:51.099 The Minnesota Vikings made a significant move 00:03:51.099 --> 00:03:54.199 on Thursday, signing quarterback Kyler Murray 00:03:54.199 --> 00:03:57.620 to a one -year contract worth $1 .3 million. 00:03:58.639 --> 00:04:01.400 This decision comes after Murray was released 00:04:01.400 --> 00:04:04.259 by the Arizona Cardinals, who had guaranteed 00:04:04.259 --> 00:04:09.580 him $36 .8 million. If Murray replaces J .J. 00:04:09.840 --> 00:04:12.439 McCarthy, the implications could reshape the 00:04:12.439 --> 00:04:15.740 Vikings' offense. Murray's mixed tenure with 00:04:15.740 --> 00:04:18.259 the Cardinals included injuries and questions 00:04:18.259 --> 00:04:21.480 about his leadership. With a history of injuries, 00:04:21.819 --> 00:04:25.399 McCarthy faces pressure to adapt his game. If 00:04:25.399 --> 00:04:27.899 named the starter, Murray's dual -thread ability 00:04:27.899 --> 00:04:32.040 could elevate his fantasy value. In local sports, 00:04:32.389 --> 00:04:35.629 Chet Holmgren knocked down two free throws with 00:04:35.629 --> 00:04:39.189 0 .8 seconds remaining, lifting the Thunder to 00:04:39.189 --> 00:04:44.350 a thrilling 104 -102 victory over the Celtics. 00:04:45.089 --> 00:04:48.069 Pshy Gilgis Alexander broke Wilt Chamberlain's 00:04:48.069 --> 00:04:51.110 record for consecutive games with 20 points or 00:04:51.110 --> 00:04:54.550 more, scoring 35 points while also contributing 00:04:54.550 --> 00:04:58.889 9 assists and 6 rebounds. Jalen Brown led the 00:04:58.889 --> 00:05:02.360 Seas with 34 points. while Jason Tatum sat out 00:05:02.360 --> 00:05:05.420 as he recovers from surgery on his right Achilles 00:05:05.420 --> 00:05:09.339 tendon. The matchup was tight throughout, culminating 00:05:09.339 --> 00:05:11.980 in Holmgren's late foul that secured the win 00:05:11.980 --> 00:05:15.060 for Oklahoma City, marking their seventh straight 00:05:15.060 --> 00:05:20.620 victory. In top news, what to know about the 00:05:20.620 --> 00:05:23.639 growing potential for a super El Nino later this 00:05:23.639 --> 00:05:27.000 year? A significant shift in the Pacific Ocean, 00:05:27.279 --> 00:05:30.569 known as the El Nino climate pattern, is increasingly 00:05:30.569 --> 00:05:33.649 likely to develop this summer and continue through 00:05:33.649 --> 00:05:38.089 the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters 00:05:38.089 --> 00:05:41.329 estimate a 50 to 60 percent chance of this transition 00:05:41.329 --> 00:05:44.889 occurring in late summer and beyond. If El Nino 00:05:44.889 --> 00:05:47.410 develops during the summer, it could lead to 00:05:47.410 --> 00:05:50.930 fewer tropical storms and hurricanes. The strength 00:05:50.930 --> 00:05:53.910 of El Nino later in the season could significantly 00:05:53.910 --> 00:05:56.870 impact hurricane activity in late October and 00:05:56.870 --> 00:06:00.360 November. Increased precipitation could also 00:06:00.360 --> 00:06:03.459 occur in parts of the West experiencing prolonged 00:06:03.459 --> 00:06:08.959 dry conditions. In business news, lithium was 00:06:08.959 --> 00:06:11.779 discovered deep underground in northeast Texas, 00:06:12.300 --> 00:06:16.240 sparking a competitive race for access. The smuckover 00:06:16.240 --> 00:06:19.240 formation, previously known for its oil, is now 00:06:19.240 --> 00:06:21.879 recognized for containing some of the purest 00:06:21.879 --> 00:06:26.089 lithium brine worldwide. Local attorney BF Hicks 00:06:26.089 --> 00:06:29.730 is actively engaged in negotiating lithium leases 00:06:29.730 --> 00:06:33.129 as companies flood this rural area seeking this 00:06:33.129 --> 00:06:36.509 critical mineral. With U .S. lithium consumption 00:06:36.509 --> 00:06:41.170 projected to surge by 74 % annually by 2029, 00:06:42.050 --> 00:06:44.610 Texas is positioning itself as a significant 00:06:44.610 --> 00:06:47.990 player in the lithium sector. Companies like 00:06:47.990 --> 00:06:50.910 ExxonMobil and Chevron are already investing 00:06:50.910 --> 00:06:53.839 heavily. aiming to capitalize on this emerging 00:06:53.839 --> 00:06:59.000 resource. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 6 00:06:59.000 --> 00:07:04.199 % for the week to about $71 ,000. Ethereum is 00:07:04.199 --> 00:07:09.800 up 7 % to just over $2 ,000. And XRP is up 4 00:07:09.800 --> 00:07:16.160 % to $1 .41. Moving on to a more local vibe. 00:07:17.199 --> 00:07:19.740 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:07:20.029 --> 00:07:22.829 We are working with a national Pilates studio 00:07:22.829 --> 00:07:26.449 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:07:27.230 --> 00:07:30.009 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:07:30.009 --> 00:07:33.509 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:33.509 --> 00:07:36.829 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:36.829 --> 00:07:40.970 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:07:40.970 --> 00:07:44.810 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:07:44.810 --> 00:07:48.459 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:07:48.459 --> 00:07:52.220 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:07:52.600 --> 00:07:56.120 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them Sunny 00:07:56.120 --> 00:08:00.379 Morning sent you by. And now back to the show. 00:08:01.600 --> 00:08:05.379 Let's talk tech. Perplexity has launched a personal 00:08:05.379 --> 00:08:09.399 computer, an AI agent that operates on M4 Mac 00:08:09.399 --> 00:08:12.319 mini -servers, integrating local applications 00:08:12.319 --> 00:08:15.939 with enhanced security features. According to 00:08:15.939 --> 00:08:18.990 Macworld, This development highlights the increasing 00:08:18.990 --> 00:08:22.350 significance of Mac Mini for artificial intelligence 00:08:22.350 --> 00:08:26.009 applications. The system mandates user approval 00:08:26.009 --> 00:08:28.850 for sensitive actions and provides full audit 00:08:28.850 --> 00:08:32.110 trails, although specific configurations and 00:08:32.110 --> 00:08:36.570 pricing remain undisclosed. Interestingly, while 00:08:36.570 --> 00:08:39.870 AI companies lean towards powerful NVIDIA graphics 00:08:39.870 --> 00:08:42.730 processing units, home enthusiasts are turning 00:08:42.730 --> 00:08:46.990 to Mac Mini for their AI needs. Perplexity claims 00:08:46.990 --> 00:08:50.049 that personal computer is more powerful than 00:08:50.049 --> 00:08:56.669 any AI system ever launched. And in entertainment 00:08:56.669 --> 00:09:00.789 news, the Leifert Tower is getting crowded as 00:09:00.789 --> 00:09:04.509 social media star, gymnast and now actress Livy 00:09:04.509 --> 00:09:07.769 Dunn has joined the cast of Fox's Baywatch reboot, 00:09:08.269 --> 00:09:11.909 the network announced on Thursday. Dunn will 00:09:11.909 --> 00:09:15.870 be a recurring star playing Grace. a highly enthusiastic 00:09:15.870 --> 00:09:20.029 junior lifeguard. She joins a talented cast that 00:09:20.029 --> 00:09:23.490 includes Stephamelle, Shay Mitchell, and David 00:09:23.490 --> 00:09:27.590 Ciocacci among others. Dunn, a former Louisiana 00:09:27.590 --> 00:09:31.029 State University gymnast, is the highest -earning 00:09:31.029 --> 00:09:34.330 female college athlete, boasting more than 15 00:09:34.330 --> 00:09:37.779 million followers across platforms. The reboot 00:09:37.779 --> 00:09:42.259 is set to premiere during the 2026 to 2027 television 00:09:42.259 --> 00:09:47.200 season with a 12 episode order from Fox. Well, 00:09:47.220 --> 00:09:49.940 all righty folks, it's time for the quote of 00:09:49.940 --> 00:09:53.759 the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:09:53.759 --> 00:09:57.659 American educator and author, John Dewey. And 00:09:57.659 --> 00:10:01.460 he said, education is not preparation for life. 00:10:01.879 --> 00:10:05.330 Education is life itself. emphasizing the importance 00:10:05.330 --> 00:10:08.970 of continuous learning and adaptation in a rapidly 00:10:08.970 --> 00:10:13.470 changing world. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:10:14.389 --> 00:10:17.269 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:10:17.269 --> 00:10:21.009 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:10:21.009 --> 00:10:25.110 local news and the weather reports. Have an amazing 00:10:25.110 --> 00:10:27.529 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:10:27.529 --> 00:10:30.590 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.