Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, March 16th. You'll be interested
to know. 100 years ago, today, in 1926, Robert
H. Goddard launched the first liquid fuel rocket
using liquid oxygen and gasoline from a small
test stand, proving liquid propulsion works.
That achievement demonstrated controlled thrust
and practical fueling methods, laying the groundwork
for modern spaceflight and inspiring generations
of engineers. So now you know. And now it's time
for the weather report. This morning rain showers
are likely and it feels like 38 degrees with
10 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 6 .51, and it will rise again tomorrow at
6 .49. It looks like we're in for some rain showers
and patchy fog early today, with thunderstorms
likely later on, bringing heavy rain, cloudy
conditions, and a high near 63, along with a
moderate southeast wind. Tonight. Expect continued
showers and thunderstorms before 4 a .m. then
rain showers and patchy fog with a low of 41
and a breezy south wind. The nearshore buoy at
Cape Cod Bay reads 37 degrees for the water temperature.
Tuesday starts with rain showers likely in patchy
fog before 8 a .m., then turns mostly sunny with
a high near 47 and a southwest wind around 14
miles per hour, gusting as high as 32. Tuesday
night into Wednesday is cooler with lows around
24 Tuesday night and highs near 40 Wednesday,
with winds becoming westerly and lighter Wednesday
and mainly dry skies through Thursday before
readings rebound into the low 50s Friday with
a chance of rain Friday night. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to you by
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, Vineyard Wind, the country's first large
-scale offshore wind project, has officially
completed construction, marking a significant
milestone for both the project and the U .S.
offshore wind industry. Workers installed the
final blades on the last turbine Friday evening,
although it will take several weeks for all 62
turbines to be fully operational, generating
power for the New England grid. Governor Moraheeley
expressed her excitement, stating the project
is expected to save Massachusetts ratepayers
$1 .4 billion over the first 20 years of operation.
While the future of offshore wind projects remains
uncertain, advocates believe the industry has
staying power as they push for clean energy solutions.
Now on to sports. Dominican shortstop Geraldo
Perdomo threw his hands up in the air in disgust,
while United States closer Mason Miller lifted
his in celebration. Miller's full count slider
sailed below the strike zone, but was called
a strike, giving Team USA a 2 -1 victory in a
tense World Baseball Classic semifinal. Trailing
by one, Julio Rodriguez worked a walk, but Perdomo
was ruled out. sending Team USA to the finals
against either Italy or Venezuela. The game featured
25 players ranked within ESPN's top 100, showcasing
extraordinary talent and thrilling moments throughout.
In local sports, the Celtics are set to host
the Suns tonight at 7 .30 in a non -conference
matchup. Boston boasts a strong home record at
22 wins and 10 losses. leading the league in
team defense by allowing 107 points, while holding
opponents to 44 .1 % shooting. The Suns have
struggled on the road, sitting at 17 wins and
15 losses, and rank last in the league, with
42 .9 points scored in the paint. In their last
meeting on February 25th, the Seas secured a
victory, winning 97 -81, with Derek White scoring
22 points. In top news, experts say this activity
rebuilds mitochondria and may slow aging. The
mitochondria, known as the powerhouses of cells,
are emerging as a possible factor in the pains
of aging. Some scientists believe that poor mitochondrial
health can lead to diseases related to aging,
such as Alzheimer's and cancer. Pinchas Cohen,
Dean of USC's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology,
stated the mitochondria just give up earlier
than other parts of the cell because of the wear
and tear that they are subjected to. Daria Mockley
-Rosen, a professor at Stanford University, noted
that exercise helps heal mitochondria by prompting
the body to replenish them. In business news,
Yamaha is leaving California after nearly 50
years, relocating its United States headquarters
to Kettasaw, Georgia, by the end of 2028. The
company cites tax pressures and the need to improve
profitability as key factors in this decision.
Yamaha joins major corporations like Tesla and
Chevron in fleeing California due to costly regulations.
The company plans to sell its 25 -acre Cypress
property and utilize a sale and leaseback arrangement
for a smooth transition. Yamaha has been based
in Cypress since 1979, and its marine and motorsports
facilities moved to Catasau in 1999 and 2019
respectively. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 2 % over the weekend to just under $73 ,000.
Ethereum is up 3 % to just over $2 ,000. And
SRP is up 3%. to $1 .45. 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. New investigations
reveal that smart glasses may be recording your
most private moments. At the 2026 Consumer Electronics
Show, held in Las Vegas, approximately 60 companies
showcased innovative eyewear products. Essler
Luxottica reported selling over 7 million artificial
intelligence glasses in 2025, up from 2 million
in 2023 and 2024. However, a joint investigation
by two Swedish newspapers revealed concerning
practices regarding recorded footage. Some recordings
are reviewed by human contractors for data annotation,
which raises significant privacy concerns. The
investigation highlights that users may unknowingly
capture sensitive content, emphasizing the need
for caution when using these devices. And in
entertainment news, Amazon is raising the price
of its ad -free tear of Prime Video from $3 to
$5 per month, starting in April. The service
will now be called Prime Video Ultra, and it
will introduce new features like 4K video. Subscribers
to Prime Video Ultra will enjoy exclusive access
to 4K streaming, 5 concurrent streams, and up
to 100 downloads. Additionally, the standard
Prime Video plan will increase its downloads
to 50 and concurrent streams to 4. These changes
take effect on April 10th, and Prime Video remains
part of an Amazon Prime membership or available
as a standalone subscription for $14 monthly.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American author and futurist, Halvin Toffler.
And he said, And that's a wrap for this morning.
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day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.