WEBVTT 00:00:01.679 --> 00:00:04.500 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.099 --> 00:00:09.179 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.640 --> 00:00:13.599 and it's Thursday, March 19th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.599 --> 00:00:20.399 to know. 73 years ago, today, in 1953. The Academy 00:00:20.399 --> 00:00:23.160 Awards ceremony was broadcast on television for 00:00:23.160 --> 00:00:26.000 the first time, bringing Hollywood glamour and 00:00:26.000 --> 00:00:28.359 award announcements into living rooms across 00:00:28.359 --> 00:00:31.820 the nation. That milestone expanded the awards 00:00:31.820 --> 00:00:34.479 reach, turning film excellence into a shared 00:00:34.479 --> 00:00:37.439 national spectacle, and shaping how audiences 00:00:37.439 --> 00:00:41.500 celebrated cinematic achievement. So now you 00:00:41.500 --> 00:00:45.780 know. And now, it's time for the weather report. 00:00:48.840 --> 00:00:51.500 This morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels 00:00:51.500 --> 00:00:54.920 like 30 degrees with two mile per hour wind. 00:00:55.840 --> 00:00:59.140 If you're inland, it will feel more like 29. 00:00:59.939 --> 00:01:03.259 The sunset will take place at 6 .55 and it will 00:01:03.259 --> 00:01:07.359 rise again tomorrow at 6 .43. It looks like we're 00:01:07.359 --> 00:01:10.260 in for some mostly sunny weather today, with 00:01:10.260 --> 00:01:14.040 a high near 44 and a calm south breeze around 00:01:14.040 --> 00:01:17.659 6 miles per hour. If you're inland, it will hit 00:01:17.659 --> 00:01:23.209 a high of 44 tonight. Expect partly cloudy skies 00:01:23.209 --> 00:01:27.349 with a low around 32 and light winds around 6 00:01:27.349 --> 00:01:31.069 miles per hour. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod 00:01:31.069 --> 00:01:34.709 Bay reads 37 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:36.650 --> 00:01:39.950 Looking ahead in the weather. Friday will be 00:01:39.950 --> 00:01:43.590 mostly sunny with a high near 53 in light southwest 00:01:43.590 --> 00:01:46.609 winds. Then rain is likely Friday night after 00:01:46.609 --> 00:01:50.620 8 with lows near 40. Rain is likely Saturday 00:01:50.620 --> 00:01:54.040 morning with a high near 54 and southwest winds 00:01:54.040 --> 00:01:57.400 near 10 miles per hour. Then Sunday will be mostly 00:01:57.400 --> 00:01:59.920 cloudy with a chance of rain and a high near 00:01:59.920 --> 00:02:05.280 57 and west winds 8 to 13 miles per hour. Bonjour, 00:02:05.739 --> 00:02:08.460 food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to 00:02:08.460 --> 00:02:12.280 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas, 00:02:12.919 --> 00:02:16.210 nestled on El Camino Real South. Just north of 00:02:16.210 --> 00:02:19.810 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:02:19.810 --> 00:02:23.949 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:02:23.949 --> 00:02:27.969 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:02:27.969 --> 00:02:31.009 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:02:31.009 --> 00:02:34.289 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:02:34.289 --> 00:02:38.590 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:02:38.590 --> 00:02:45.500 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. Exciting 00:02:45.500 --> 00:02:48.539 news for food lovers in Bean Town, as a trio 00:02:48.539 --> 00:02:51.139 of Korean restaurants has arrived in Alston, 00:02:51.560 --> 00:02:55.219 starting with Ssangbata, which opened on February 00:02:55.219 --> 00:03:00.639 14th. The Modern Eatery, located at 165 Brighton 00:03:00.639 --> 00:03:03.960 Avenue, features a menu inspired by both mountains 00:03:03.960 --> 00:03:07.539 and oceans, offering a variety of banchan and 00:03:07.539 --> 00:03:11.219 whole grilled fish dishes. Managing partner Henry 00:03:11.219 --> 00:03:13.599 Kim noted that the restaurant aims to provide 00:03:13.599 --> 00:03:16.719 the authentic Korean dining experience that many 00:03:16.719 --> 00:03:19.419 in the community crave without needing to travel 00:03:19.419 --> 00:03:23.680 to New York or New Jersey. Bombata and Jinji 00:03:23.680 --> 00:03:27.180 are set to follow, with Bombata opening in July 00:03:27.180 --> 00:03:31.080 and Jinji in mid -April, promising even more 00:03:31.080 --> 00:03:39.159 delicious options for diners. Now on to sports. 00:03:40.150 --> 00:03:43.930 The first round of the NCAA tournament is upon 00:03:43.930 --> 00:03:47.590 us, with thrilling matchups set to tip off tonight. 00:03:48.729 --> 00:03:52.569 No. 13 Troy is predicted to upset No. 4 Nebraska, 00:03:52.969 --> 00:03:56.030 as Nebraska seeks its first tournament win ever. 00:03:56.930 --> 00:03:59.669 While Nebraska boasts strong defensive stats, 00:04:00.030 --> 00:04:03.110 it struggles offensively, ranking low and rebounding. 00:04:04.050 --> 00:04:07.289 Troy's veteran lineup, led by star forward Thomas 00:04:07.289 --> 00:04:10.430 Dowd, could capitalize on Nebraska's weaknesses. 00:04:11.669 --> 00:04:14.949 Additionally, No. 4 Alabama faces challenges 00:04:14.949 --> 00:04:18.550 without key player Aiden Holloway after his recent 00:04:18.550 --> 00:04:22.129 arrest. Expect high tensions in these matchups 00:04:22.129 --> 00:04:26.189 as March Madness unfolds with excitement. In 00:04:26.189 --> 00:04:30.490 local sports, the Celtics rolled last night 120 00:04:30.490 --> 00:04:35.810 -99 over the Warriors. Jalen Brown dropped 32. 00:04:36.029 --> 00:04:38.870 passing Dave Cowens for tenth on the all -time 00:04:38.870 --> 00:04:42.689 scoring list, while Jason Tatum added 24 -10, 00:04:43.069 --> 00:04:46.050 his third double -double, in six games since 00:04:46.050 --> 00:04:49.449 returning from Achilles' surgery. Boston won 00:04:49.449 --> 00:04:52.029 three straight to close out a perfect home stand. 00:04:52.949 --> 00:04:55.889 Tomorrow night, the Seas head to Memphis, where 00:04:55.889 --> 00:04:59.470 a grisly squad missing, John Morant, Zach Ede, 00:04:59.889 --> 00:05:03.959 and Cantavious Caldwell Pope awaits. On the ice, 00:05:04.240 --> 00:05:07.399 the Bruins host Winnipeg. Tonight at seven, a 00:05:07.399 --> 00:05:11.019 game Boston badly needs. They've dropped three 00:05:11.019 --> 00:05:13.920 of four and the wild card race is tight with 00:05:13.920 --> 00:05:18.360 14 games left. Jeremy Swamen gets the start. 00:05:19.060 --> 00:05:22.420 Pasternak paces the offense with 26 goals and 00:05:22.420 --> 00:05:26.160 55 assists. And TG Garden has been a fortress 00:05:26.160 --> 00:05:30.970 all year. 13 wins in the last 14 at home. Meanwhile, 00:05:31.189 --> 00:05:34.250 the Patriots traded center Garrett Bradbury to 00:05:34.250 --> 00:05:38.610 the Bears for a 20 -27 fifth -round pick, reshaping 00:05:38.610 --> 00:05:41.689 the offensive line around Drake May ahead of 00:05:41.689 --> 00:05:45.769 April's draft. Over in Fort Myers, the Red Sox 00:05:45.769 --> 00:05:49.889 dropped a 1 -0 pitchers' duel to the Yankees. 00:05:50.230 --> 00:05:53.149 Lefty Connolly Early fanned seven across five 00:05:53.149 --> 00:05:57.129 scoreless innings. Boston hosts the Twins tonight 00:05:57.129 --> 00:06:03.800 at 6 -0 -5. In top news, Ben Affleck just sold 00:06:03.800 --> 00:06:07.160 his stealth artificial intelligence startup to 00:06:07.160 --> 00:06:11.639 Netflix for $600 million. The acquisition of 00:06:11.639 --> 00:06:15.420 Interpositive, co -founded by Ben Affleck, signifies 00:06:15.420 --> 00:06:19.139 Netflix's major push to integrate advanced technology 00:06:19.139 --> 00:06:23.000 into film and television production. Interpositive 00:06:23.000 --> 00:06:25.740 develops artificial intelligence tools to help 00:06:25.740 --> 00:06:28.579 filmmakers enhance post -production efficiency. 00:06:29.470 --> 00:06:32.430 Affleck noted that the filmmaking process has 00:06:32.430 --> 00:06:35.670 always sought realism, and he hopes Interpositive 00:06:35.670 --> 00:06:39.550 contributes to that legacy. As Netflix invests 00:06:39.550 --> 00:06:42.310 in artificial intelligence, concerns about its 00:06:42.310 --> 00:06:45.089 impact on employment in Hollywood grow, with 00:06:45.089 --> 00:06:49.470 some fearing it could replace human actors. In 00:06:49.470 --> 00:06:53.209 business news, the Federal Reserve held interest 00:06:53.209 --> 00:06:55.930 rates steady at the conclusion of its March meeting. 00:06:56.459 --> 00:06:59.759 This decision is influenced by the ongoing war 00:06:59.759 --> 00:07:02.899 in Iran, inflation pressures, and a weakening 00:07:02.899 --> 00:07:06.079 job market. The federal funds rate remains in 00:07:06.079 --> 00:07:12.079 a target range of 3 .5 % to 3 .75%. Consumers 00:07:12.079 --> 00:07:14.879 may feel budgetary pressures due to rising fuel 00:07:14.879 --> 00:07:19.180 costs and overall affordability challenges. While 00:07:19.180 --> 00:07:21.420 mortgage rates are affected by treasury yields, 00:07:21.639 --> 00:07:24.379 The average rate for a 30 -year fixed mortgage 00:07:24.379 --> 00:07:29.680 has risen to 6 .29%. Savers' benefit as deposit 00:07:29.680 --> 00:07:32.720 rates are still above the annual rate of inflation. 00:07:33.939 --> 00:07:39.019 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 5 % to $71 00:07:39.019 --> 00:07:45.040 ,000. Ethereum is down 6 % to just over $2 ,000. 00:07:45.860 --> 00:07:52.829 And XRP is down 4 .5%. to $1 .46. Moving on to 00:07:52.829 --> 00:07:56.649 a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:56.649 --> 00:07:59.569 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:59.569 --> 00:08:02.389 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:02.389 --> 00:08:06.689 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:06.689 --> 00:08:10.209 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:08:10.209 --> 00:08:13.670 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:13.670 --> 00:08:17.170 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:17.170 --> 00:08:20.500 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:20.500 --> 00:08:24.579 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:24.579 --> 00:08:28.800 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:29.180 --> 00:08:32.879 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:32.879 --> 00:08:37.399 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now 00:08:37.399 --> 00:08:43.000 back to the show. Let's talk tech. Gemini's Task 00:08:43.000 --> 00:08:46.120 Automation is now available, and it is wild. 00:08:46.669 --> 00:08:50.509 The Galaxy S26 Ultra is among the first devices 00:08:50.509 --> 00:08:54.490 to offer this feature. Recently, Google and Samsung 00:08:54.490 --> 00:08:56.970 announced the development of task automation 00:08:56.970 --> 00:09:00.049 for their newest devices, starting with food 00:09:00.049 --> 00:09:03.629 delivery and ride -share applications. Gemini 00:09:03.629 --> 00:09:06.350 can use these apps on your behalf to manage tasks 00:09:06.350 --> 00:09:09.070 like ordering dinner or requesting a ride to 00:09:09.070 --> 00:09:12.970 the airport based on simple prompts. During testing, 00:09:13.389 --> 00:09:16.470 Gemini successfully ordered in Uber after confirming 00:09:16.470 --> 00:09:19.789 the airport. It took some time to order a coffee 00:09:19.789 --> 00:09:22.509 in Crescent, but it found the right items and 00:09:22.509 --> 00:09:25.710 made decisions accurately. This feature shows 00:09:25.710 --> 00:09:31.629 promise and further testing is underway. And 00:09:31.629 --> 00:09:35.750 in entertainment news, a La Boogoo movie is on 00:09:35.750 --> 00:09:39.789 its way as Pop Mart expands the iconic toy franchise. 00:09:40.360 --> 00:09:43.820 The wildly popular La Boo Boo doll, made by Chinese 00:09:43.820 --> 00:09:46.899 company Pop Mart, is part of the Monsters toy 00:09:46.899 --> 00:09:50.559 series. A live -action and computer -generated 00:09:50.559 --> 00:09:53.779 imagery La Boo Boo movie is in early development 00:09:53.779 --> 00:09:57.100 with Sony Pictures, featuring Paddington filmmaker 00:09:57.100 --> 00:10:01.120 Paul King. Pop Mart aims to use storytelling 00:10:01.120 --> 00:10:04.340 to deepen connections with its intellectual properties. 00:10:05.360 --> 00:10:08.100 The collaboration marks a major step in expanding 00:10:08.100 --> 00:10:11.240 the Monsters. from collectibles into a big -screen 00:10:11.240 --> 00:10:15.200 story. Chief Operating Officer Saide emphasized 00:10:15.200 --> 00:10:17.779 the importance of storytelling in connecting 00:10:17.779 --> 00:10:22.240 with audiences. Well, all righty, folks. It's 00:10:22.240 --> 00:10:26.200 time for the quote of the day. And today, our 00:10:26.200 --> 00:10:29.120 quote comes from the American filmmaker and actor 00:10:29.120 --> 00:10:34.039 Orson Welles. And he said, the enemy of art is 00:10:34.039 --> 00:10:37.029 the absence of limitations. reminding us that 00:10:37.029 --> 00:10:39.970 creativity often thrives within constraints, 00:10:40.350 --> 00:10:43.129 pushing the boundaries of innovation and expression. 00:10:44.889 --> 00:10:48.190 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:10:48.190 --> 00:10:51.909 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:10:51.909 --> 00:10:55.309 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:10:55.309 --> 00:10:58.870 the weather reports. Have an amazing day, my 00:10:58.870 --> 00:11:01.570 good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:11:01.570 --> 00:11:03.870 episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.