WEBVTT 00:00:01.660 --> 00:00:04.500 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.099 --> 00:00:09.140 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.160 --> 00:00:13.599 and it's Monday, March 16th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.599 --> 00:00:20.000 to know. 100 years ago, today, in 1926, Robert 00:00:20.000 --> 00:00:22.899 H. Goddard launched the first liquid fuel rocket 00:00:22.899 --> 00:00:26.320 using liquid oxygen and gasoline from a small 00:00:26.320 --> 00:00:29.059 test stand, proving liquid propulsion works. 00:00:29.579 --> 00:00:32.539 That achievement demonstrated controlled thrust 00:00:32.539 --> 00:00:35.560 and practical fueling methods, laying the groundwork 00:00:35.560 --> 00:00:38.759 for modern spaceflight and inspiring generations 00:00:38.759 --> 00:00:44.640 of engineers. So now you know. And now it's time 00:00:44.640 --> 00:00:50.320 for the weather report. This morning rain showers 00:00:50.320 --> 00:00:54.299 are likely and it feels like 38 degrees with 00:00:54.299 --> 00:00:58.310 10 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place 00:00:58.310 --> 00:01:01.670 at 6 .51, and it will rise again tomorrow at 00:01:01.670 --> 00:01:05.609 6 .49. It looks like we're in for some rain showers 00:01:05.609 --> 00:01:09.129 and patchy fog early today, with thunderstorms 00:01:09.129 --> 00:01:12.170 likely later on, bringing heavy rain, cloudy 00:01:12.170 --> 00:01:15.670 conditions, and a high near 63, along with a 00:01:15.670 --> 00:01:20.569 moderate southeast wind. Tonight. Expect continued 00:01:20.569 --> 00:01:24.230 showers and thunderstorms before 4 a .m. then 00:01:24.230 --> 00:01:27.590 rain showers and patchy fog with a low of 41 00:01:27.590 --> 00:01:32.109 and a breezy south wind. The nearshore buoy at 00:01:32.109 --> 00:01:36.090 Cape Cod Bay reads 37 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:40.109 --> 00:01:43.430 Tuesday starts with rain showers likely in patchy 00:01:43.430 --> 00:01:46.890 fog before 8 a .m., then turns mostly sunny with 00:01:46.890 --> 00:01:50.670 a high near 47 and a southwest wind around 14 00:01:50.670 --> 00:01:55.180 miles per hour, gusting as high as 32. Tuesday 00:01:55.180 --> 00:01:57.760 night into Wednesday is cooler with lows around 00:01:57.760 --> 00:02:01.180 24 Tuesday night and highs near 40 Wednesday, 00:02:01.620 --> 00:02:04.239 with winds becoming westerly and lighter Wednesday 00:02:04.239 --> 00:02:07.420 and mainly dry skies through Thursday before 00:02:07.420 --> 00:02:10.360 readings rebound into the low 50s Friday with 00:02:10.360 --> 00:02:14.039 a chance of rain Friday night. Bonjour, food 00:02:14.039 --> 00:02:17.360 enthusiasts. 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In local 00:02:51.659 --> 00:02:55.620 news, Vineyard Wind, the country's first large 00:02:55.620 --> 00:02:58.280 -scale offshore wind project, has officially 00:02:58.280 --> 00:03:01.099 completed construction, marking a significant 00:03:01.099 --> 00:03:03.939 milestone for both the project and the U .S. 00:03:04.099 --> 00:03:07.340 offshore wind industry. Workers installed the 00:03:07.340 --> 00:03:09.919 final blades on the last turbine Friday evening, 00:03:10.319 --> 00:03:13.000 although it will take several weeks for all 62 00:03:13.000 --> 00:03:16.080 turbines to be fully operational, generating 00:03:16.080 --> 00:03:19.789 power for the New England grid. Governor Moraheeley 00:03:19.789 --> 00:03:22.530 expressed her excitement, stating the project 00:03:22.530 --> 00:03:25.229 is expected to save Massachusetts ratepayers 00:03:25.229 --> 00:03:29.490 $1 .4 billion over the first 20 years of operation. 00:03:30.569 --> 00:03:33.110 While the future of offshore wind projects remains 00:03:33.110 --> 00:03:36.270 uncertain, advocates believe the industry has 00:03:36.270 --> 00:03:39.909 staying power as they push for clean energy solutions. 00:03:45.129 --> 00:03:50.120 Now on to sports. Dominican shortstop Geraldo 00:03:50.120 --> 00:03:53.400 Perdomo threw his hands up in the air in disgust, 00:03:53.740 --> 00:03:56.560 while United States closer Mason Miller lifted 00:03:56.560 --> 00:04:00.539 his in celebration. Miller's full count slider 00:04:00.539 --> 00:04:03.199 sailed below the strike zone, but was called 00:04:03.199 --> 00:04:07.219 a strike, giving Team USA a 2 -1 victory in a 00:04:07.219 --> 00:04:11.000 tense World Baseball Classic semifinal. Trailing 00:04:11.000 --> 00:04:14.620 by one, Julio Rodriguez worked a walk, but Perdomo 00:04:14.620 --> 00:04:17.879 was ruled out. sending Team USA to the finals 00:04:17.879 --> 00:04:21.899 against either Italy or Venezuela. The game featured 00:04:21.899 --> 00:04:26.839 25 players ranked within ESPN's top 100, showcasing 00:04:26.839 --> 00:04:30.259 extraordinary talent and thrilling moments throughout. 00:04:31.319 --> 00:04:34.439 In local sports, the Celtics are set to host 00:04:34.439 --> 00:04:37.740 the Suns tonight at 7 .30 in a non -conference 00:04:37.740 --> 00:04:41.420 matchup. Boston boasts a strong home record at 00:04:41.420 --> 00:04:44.639 22 wins and 10 losses. leading the league in 00:04:44.639 --> 00:04:48.639 team defense by allowing 107 points, while holding 00:04:48.639 --> 00:04:53.180 opponents to 44 .1 % shooting. The Suns have 00:04:53.180 --> 00:04:56.139 struggled on the road, sitting at 17 wins and 00:04:56.139 --> 00:04:59.240 15 losses, and rank last in the league, with 00:04:59.240 --> 00:05:03.079 42 .9 points scored in the paint. In their last 00:05:03.079 --> 00:05:06.319 meeting on February 25th, the Seas secured a 00:05:06.319 --> 00:05:10.560 victory, winning 97 -81, with Derek White scoring 00:05:10.560 --> 00:05:17.449 22 points. In top news, experts say this activity 00:05:17.449 --> 00:05:21.649 rebuilds mitochondria and may slow aging. The 00:05:21.649 --> 00:05:24.569 mitochondria, known as the powerhouses of cells, 00:05:24.970 --> 00:05:27.529 are emerging as a possible factor in the pains 00:05:27.529 --> 00:05:31.730 of aging. Some scientists believe that poor mitochondrial 00:05:31.730 --> 00:05:34.430 health can lead to diseases related to aging, 00:05:34.810 --> 00:05:38.170 such as Alzheimer's and cancer. Pinchas Cohen, 00:05:38.610 --> 00:05:41.829 Dean of USC's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, 00:05:42.000 --> 00:05:45.000 stated the mitochondria just give up earlier 00:05:45.000 --> 00:05:47.579 than other parts of the cell because of the wear 00:05:47.579 --> 00:05:51.199 and tear that they are subjected to. Daria Mockley 00:05:51.199 --> 00:05:54.360 -Rosen, a professor at Stanford University, noted 00:05:54.360 --> 00:05:57.680 that exercise helps heal mitochondria by prompting 00:05:57.680 --> 00:06:01.879 the body to replenish them. In business news, 00:06:03.060 --> 00:06:06.160 Yamaha is leaving California after nearly 50 00:06:06.160 --> 00:06:09.339 years, relocating its United States headquarters 00:06:09.339 --> 00:06:14.029 to Kettasaw, Georgia, by the end of 2028. The 00:06:14.029 --> 00:06:16.970 company cites tax pressures and the need to improve 00:06:16.970 --> 00:06:20.029 profitability as key factors in this decision. 00:06:21.029 --> 00:06:24.230 Yamaha joins major corporations like Tesla and 00:06:24.230 --> 00:06:27.850 Chevron in fleeing California due to costly regulations. 00:06:28.810 --> 00:06:31.769 The company plans to sell its 25 -acre Cypress 00:06:31.769 --> 00:06:34.930 property and utilize a sale and leaseback arrangement 00:06:34.930 --> 00:06:38.560 for a smooth transition. Yamaha has been based 00:06:38.560 --> 00:06:42.800 in Cypress since 1979, and its marine and motorsports 00:06:42.800 --> 00:06:47.879 facilities moved to Catasau in 1999 and 2019 00:06:47.879 --> 00:06:52.879 respectively. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is 00:06:52.879 --> 00:06:57.519 up 2 % over the weekend to just under $73 ,000. 00:06:58.540 --> 00:07:03.540 Ethereum is up 3 % to just over $2 ,000. And 00:07:03.540 --> 00:07:10.399 SRP is up 3%. to $1 .45. Moving on to a more 00:07:10.399 --> 00:07:14.500 local vibe. In our community spotlight on health 00:07:14.500 --> 00:07:17.139 and wellness, we are working with a national 00:07:17.139 --> 00:07:20.220 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:07:20.680 --> 00:07:24.800 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:07:24.800 --> 00:07:27.839 locations in the Boston area. Pilates presents 00:07:27.839 --> 00:07:30.819 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:30.819 --> 00:07:34.339 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:34.339 --> 00:07:37.660 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:37.660 --> 00:07:41.740 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:07:41.740 --> 00:07:45.980 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:07:46.339 --> 00:07:50.040 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:07:50.040 --> 00:07:54.560 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:07:54.920 --> 00:08:00.519 back to the show. Let's talk tech. New investigations 00:08:00.519 --> 00:08:03.759 reveal that smart glasses may be recording your 00:08:03.759 --> 00:08:08.339 most private moments. At the 2026 Consumer Electronics 00:08:08.339 --> 00:08:12.040 Show, held in Las Vegas, approximately 60 companies 00:08:12.040 --> 00:08:15.759 showcased innovative eyewear products. Essler 00:08:15.759 --> 00:08:19.560 Luxottica reported selling over 7 million artificial 00:08:19.560 --> 00:08:23.920 intelligence glasses in 2025, up from 2 million 00:08:23.920 --> 00:08:29.500 in 2023 and 2024. However, a joint investigation 00:08:29.500 --> 00:08:32.600 by two Swedish newspapers revealed concerning 00:08:32.600 --> 00:08:36.940 practices regarding recorded footage. Some recordings 00:08:36.940 --> 00:08:40.059 are reviewed by human contractors for data annotation, 00:08:40.539 --> 00:08:44.059 which raises significant privacy concerns. The 00:08:44.059 --> 00:08:47.080 investigation highlights that users may unknowingly 00:08:47.080 --> 00:08:50.139 capture sensitive content, emphasizing the need 00:08:50.139 --> 00:08:56.179 for caution when using these devices. And in 00:08:56.179 --> 00:08:59.799 entertainment news, Amazon is raising the price 00:08:59.799 --> 00:09:03.960 of its ad -free tear of Prime Video from $3 to 00:09:03.960 --> 00:09:08.080 $5 per month, starting in April. The service 00:09:08.080 --> 00:09:10.980 will now be called Prime Video Ultra, and it 00:09:10.980 --> 00:09:16.080 will introduce new features like 4K video. Subscribers 00:09:16.080 --> 00:09:19.460 to Prime Video Ultra will enjoy exclusive access 00:09:19.460 --> 00:09:23.519 to 4K streaming, 5 concurrent streams, and up 00:09:23.519 --> 00:09:27.519 to 100 downloads. Additionally, the standard 00:09:27.519 --> 00:09:30.279 Prime Video plan will increase its downloads 00:09:30.279 --> 00:09:34.659 to 50 and concurrent streams to 4. These changes 00:09:34.659 --> 00:09:37.700 take effect on April 10th, and Prime Video remains 00:09:37.700 --> 00:09:40.779 part of an Amazon Prime membership or available 00:09:40.779 --> 00:09:44.399 as a standalone subscription for $14 monthly. 00:09:45.730 --> 00:09:48.950 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote 00:09:48.950 --> 00:09:52.850 of the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:09:52.850 --> 00:09:55.750 American author and futurist, Halvin Toffler. 00:09:56.690 --> 00:10:08.289 And he said, And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:10:09.129 --> 00:10:12.070 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:10:12.070 --> 00:10:15.870 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos. with 00:10:15.870 --> 00:10:19.889 local news and the weather reports. Have an amazing 00:10:19.889 --> 00:10:22.289 day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow 00:10:22.289 --> 00:10:25.370 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.