Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, March 18th. You'll be interested
to know. 61 years ago, today, in 1965, cosmonaut
Alexei Leonov performed the first spacewalk,
exiting his spacecraft to float an open vacuum
and return safely to his crew. This daring milestone
proved humans could operate outside a vehicle,
advancing confidence in long -duration exploration
and inspiring global enthusiasm for spaceflight.
So now you know. And now it's time for the weather
report. This morning it's sunny and it feels
like 17 degrees with seven mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 6 .53 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .45. It looks like we're
in for some mostly sunny skies today with a high
near 39 at a light southwest breeze tonight.
Expect partly cloudy conditions with a low around
27 and calm winds. The nearshore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 38 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday will be
mostly sunny with a high near 45 and a light
south wind around 5 miles per hour. A slight
chance of rain late Friday morning gives way
to warmer, mostly sunny skies near 53, with a
southwest breeze around 8 miles per hour, then
rain changing to rain and snow Friday night into
Saturday morning with lows near 37. Saturday
through Sunday, stay mostly cloudy with chances
of rain and rain changing to snow overnight Sunday,
with a low near 31 and possible 1 to 3 inches
of new snow. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, an online
casino bill in Massachusetts, which aimed to
legalize digital slot machines and blackjack.
has effectively been shelled for this legislative
session. On Monday, the Joint Committee on Economic
Development and Emerging Technologies voted unanimously
to send Bill 84421 to study, a move often used
to quietly kill proposals. Sponsored by Representative
David Muradian, the bill would have allowed the
Massachusetts Gaming Commission to license existing
casinos for online gaming. Supporters argued
it would create a safe system, while opponents
expressed concerns about competition with brick
-and -mortar casinos and gambling addiction.
Moradian plans to refile the bill for the 2027
-2028 session. Now on to sports. Team USA faced
an unexpected upset as Venezuela claimed its
first world baseball classic title last night.
Despite a star -studded lineup, the Americans
fell short, losing 3 -2 in a dramatic final.
Bryce Harper's two -run homer tied the game,
but Venezuelan designated hitter Eugenio Suarez
responded with a go -ahead double in the ninth
inning. This victory marks a historic moment
for Venezuela. who showcased remarkable talent
throughout the tournament. Manager Mark DeRosa's
team struggled with consistency, and the crowd
was split between American and Venezuelan fans
during the thrilling matchup. In local sports,
the Bruins dropped another overtime heartbreaker
last night, losing 3 -2 to Montreal at the Bell
Center. Back -to -back OT losses now for the
Bees as they fell to New Jersey the night before.
Pavel Zakha scored both Boston goals, and David
Pasternak extended his point streak against the
Canadians to 14 games, tying Bobby Orr's franchise
record. The Bruins are clinging to wild -card
position with Columbus just one point back. They
get a chance to respond tomorrow night when Winnipeg
visits TD Garden at 7. Meanwhile, the Celtics
host the Warriors at TD Garden tonight at 7.
Golden State arrives without Steph Curry, who's
out with a knee injury, and Boston is a 12 -point
favorite. The Celtics are 45 -23. The Warriors
are a struggling 33 -35. Jalen Brown torched
Phoenix for 41 points Monday. Jason Tatum added
21. And the Seas are riding a three -game home
winning streak. In top news, Kuri Richens, a
Utah real estate agent who self -published a
children's book about coping with grief after
her husband's death, was found guilty of aggravated
murder for slipping five times the lethal dose
of fentanyl into a cocktail he consumed. It took
jurors just under three hours to convict her
of murder and other charges related to the March
20, 22 death of Eric Richens. Prosecutors revealed
she was $4 .5 million in debt. and had opened
life insurance policies totaling about $2 million
without his knowledge. Richens faces a sentence
of 25 years to life in prison with sentencing
scheduled for May 13th. In business news, in
an unprecedented move, Arizona has filed criminal
charges against the prediction market company,
Kalshi. Arizona Attorney General Chris Mays claims
the company is operating an illegal gambling
business and violating state law by allowing
betting on elections. Mays stated, Kalshi may
brand itself as a prediction market, but what
it is actually doing is running an illegal gambling
operation. The charges include 20 counts of misdemeanors
against Kalshi for unlicensed wagering in election
bets. Kalshi argues these state charges are flawed
and believes they are regulated by federal law.
This case highlights a growing conflict between
state and federal regulations regarding prediction
markets. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged
at about $75 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to about
$2 ,000. And XRP is unchanged at $1 .53. 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. The Crash
Patch sticker is a revolutionary helmet accessory
designed to help protect athletes' brains. This
innovative technology turns red after a severe
impact, alerting users to potential injuries.
Recently, top snowboarders showcased the crash
patch during a high -stakes competition at Buttermilk
Ski Resort in Aspen, Colorado. Developed by Click
Health, this first -of -its -kind sticker aims
to make head impact detection more accessible
and affordable for all athletes. Using an analog
impact indicator, the crash patch provides a
simple visual cue, signaling when athletes should
pay attention to potential head injuries. And
in entertainment news, the Madison is a standalone
series in the Sheridan verse, unrelated to Yellowstone.
The Paramount Plus series stars Michelle Pfeiffer
and Kurt Russell. and will not feature any Duttons
in its six -episode first season or its already
filmed second season. Patrick J. Adams, who plays
a member of the Clyburn family, noted they kept
waiting for a Dutton to appear. Sheridan filmed
a second season before the first released, accommodating
Russell's schedule. The series follows the Clyburn
family's journey through grief after a tragedy,
resonating emotionally with audiences. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
astronaut and physicist, Sally Ride. And she
said, 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.