Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, March 19th. You'll be interested
to know. 73 years ago, today, in 1953. The Academy
Awards ceremony was broadcast on television for
the first time, bringing Hollywood glamour and
award announcements into living rooms across
the nation. That milestone expanded the awards
reach, turning film excellence into a shared
national spectacle, and shaping how audiences
celebrated cinematic achievement. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the weather report.
This morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels
like 30 degrees with two mile per hour wind.
If you're inland, it will feel more like 29.
The sunset will take place at 6 .55 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .43. It looks like we're
in for some mostly sunny weather today, with
a high near 44 and a calm south breeze around
6 miles per hour. If you're inland, it will hit
a high of 44 tonight. Expect partly cloudy skies
with a low around 32 and light winds around 6
miles per hour. 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 53 in light southwest
winds. Then rain is likely Friday night after
8 with lows near 40. Rain is likely Saturday
morning with a high near 54 and southwest winds
near 10 miles per hour. Then Sunday will be mostly
cloudy with a chance of rain and a high near
57 and west winds 8 to 13 miles per hour. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas,
nestled on El Camino Real South. Just north of
Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for
culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs
Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can
grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through
to get your morning coffee. They are open every
day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. Exciting
news for food lovers in Bean Town, as a trio
of Korean restaurants has arrived in Alston,
starting with Ssangbata, which opened on February
14th. The Modern Eatery, located at 165 Brighton
Avenue, features a menu inspired by both mountains
and oceans, offering a variety of banchan and
whole grilled fish dishes. Managing partner Henry
Kim noted that the restaurant aims to provide
the authentic Korean dining experience that many
in the community crave without needing to travel
to New York or New Jersey. Bombata and Jinji
are set to follow, with Bombata opening in July
and Jinji in mid -April, promising even more
delicious options for diners. Now on to sports.
The first round of the NCAA tournament is upon
us, with thrilling matchups set to tip off tonight.
No. 13 Troy is predicted to upset No. 4 Nebraska,
as Nebraska seeks its first tournament win ever.
While Nebraska boasts strong defensive stats,
it struggles offensively, ranking low and rebounding.
Troy's veteran lineup, led by star forward Thomas
Dowd, could capitalize on Nebraska's weaknesses.
Additionally, No. 4 Alabama faces challenges
without key player Aiden Holloway after his recent
arrest. Expect high tensions in these matchups
as March Madness unfolds with excitement. In
local sports, the Celtics rolled last night 120
-99 over the Warriors. Jalen Brown dropped 32.
passing Dave Cowens for tenth on the all -time
scoring list, while Jason Tatum added 24 -10,
his third double -double, in six games since
returning from Achilles' surgery. Boston won
three straight to close out a perfect home stand.
Tomorrow night, the Seas head to Memphis, where
a grisly squad missing, John Morant, Zach Ede,
and Cantavious Caldwell Pope awaits. On the ice,
the Bruins host Winnipeg. Tonight at seven, a
game Boston badly needs. They've dropped three
of four and the wild card race is tight with
14 games left. Jeremy Swamen gets the start.
Pasternak paces the offense with 26 goals and
55 assists. And TG Garden has been a fortress
all year. 13 wins in the last 14 at home. Meanwhile,
the Patriots traded center Garrett Bradbury to
the Bears for a 20 -27 fifth -round pick, reshaping
the offensive line around Drake May ahead of
April's draft. Over in Fort Myers, the Red Sox
dropped a 1 -0 pitchers' duel to the Yankees.
Lefty Connolly Early fanned seven across five
scoreless innings. Boston hosts the Twins tonight
at 6 -0 -5. In top news, Ben Affleck just sold
his stealth artificial intelligence startup to
Netflix for $600 million. The acquisition of
Interpositive, co -founded by Ben Affleck, signifies
Netflix's major push to integrate advanced technology
into film and television production. Interpositive
develops artificial intelligence tools to help
filmmakers enhance post -production efficiency.
Affleck noted that the filmmaking process has
always sought realism, and he hopes Interpositive
contributes to that legacy. As Netflix invests
in artificial intelligence, concerns about its
impact on employment in Hollywood grow, with
some fearing it could replace human actors. In
business news, the Federal Reserve held interest
rates steady at the conclusion of its March meeting.
This decision is influenced by the ongoing war
in Iran, inflation pressures, and a weakening
job market. The federal funds rate remains in
a target range of 3 .5 % to 3 .75%. Consumers
may feel budgetary pressures due to rising fuel
costs and overall affordability challenges. While
mortgage rates are affected by treasury yields,
The average rate for a 30 -year fixed mortgage
has risen to 6 .29%. Savers' benefit as deposit
rates are still above the annual rate of inflation.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 5 % to $71
,000. Ethereum is down 6 % to just over $2 ,000.
And XRP is down 4 .5%. to $1 .46. 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. Gemini's Task
Automation is now available, and it is wild.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is among the first devices
to offer this feature. Recently, Google and Samsung
announced the development of task automation
for their newest devices, starting with food
delivery and ride -share applications. Gemini
can use these apps on your behalf to manage tasks
like ordering dinner or requesting a ride to
the airport based on simple prompts. During testing,
Gemini successfully ordered in Uber after confirming
the airport. It took some time to order a coffee
in Crescent, but it found the right items and
made decisions accurately. This feature shows
promise and further testing is underway. And
in entertainment news, a La Boogoo movie is on
its way as Pop Mart expands the iconic toy franchise.
The wildly popular La Boo Boo doll, made by Chinese
company Pop Mart, is part of the Monsters toy
series. A live -action and computer -generated
imagery La Boo Boo movie is in early development
with Sony Pictures, featuring Paddington filmmaker
Paul King. Pop Mart aims to use storytelling
to deepen connections with its intellectual properties.
The collaboration marks a major step in expanding
the Monsters. from collectibles into a big -screen
story. Chief Operating Officer Saide emphasized
the importance of storytelling in connecting
with audiences. Well, all righty, folks. It's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American filmmaker and actor
Orson Welles. And he said, the enemy of art is
the absence of limitations. reminding us that
creativity often thrives within constraints,
pushing the boundaries of innovation and expression.
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.