Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, March 23rd. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Puppy Day. This adorable
holiday began in 2006 to raise awareness for
puppy adoption and to highlight the importance
of caring for young animals. Families, shelters,
and animal lovers celebrate with photos, donations,
playtime, and adoption events. So grab a pup
-friendly treat, join the fun, celebrate. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, there's a chance of sleet,
and it feels like 27 degrees, with 12 mile per
hour wind. The sunset will take place at 6 .59,
and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .36. It
looks like we're in for a chance of sleet and
rain before 11 a .m., turning into snow showers
likely throughout the day, with cloudy skies
and a high near 38, alongside a moderate north
wind, around 10 miles per hour. If you're inland,
it will hit a high of 37 tonight. Expect snow
showers likely before 5 a .m., mostly cloudy
with a low around 31 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. Tuesday is mostly
sunny with a high near 46 and a light west wind
around 8 miles per hour. then mostly cloudy overnight
with a low near 34 and a southwest breeze. Wednesday
turns partly sunny and warmer with a high near
53 and southwest winds gusting to 23 miles per
hour, with a slight chance of rain late Wednesday
night and lows near 37. Rain becomes more likely
Thursday night into Friday with highs in the
low to mid -50s and breezy southwest, then northwest
winds. 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. In local news, authorities in Massachusetts
and New Hampshire are warning about a fraudulent
court notice scam that may seem legitimate at
first glance. These notices, which falsely claim
that recipients have traffic violations, are
filled with glaring errors, such as referring
to the state of Massachusetts. instead of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Police departments
in Norwood and Weymouth have shared examples
of these notices, which direct recipients to
scan a QR code to pay fines or appear in court.
Attorney General John Formella emphasized that
scammers use official -looking documents to create
urgency, urging consumers to verify unexpected
communications before taking action. Authorities
advise against scanning QR codes or providing
personal information, and recommend contacting
official court numbers or websites for verification.
Now on to sports. The Men's NCAA Tournament Suite
16 is set, and it features a mix of the usual
powers and exciting underdogs, three of the four
number one seeds, Duke, Arizona, and Michigan
advanced alongside all four number two seeds,
including Connecticut and Purdue. Ninth -seeded
Iowa is in the Sweet 16 for the first time since
1999, while fifth -seeded St. John's and fourth
-seeded Nebraska also made their first appearances
in years. Eleven -seeded Texas is the lone double
-digit seed left, winning three games this past
week. Fans can look forward to thrilling matchups
with high -stakes drama on the horizon. In local
sports, the Celtics dropped a tough one at TD
Garden last night, falling to Minnesota 102 -92.
The Timberwolves came in shorthanded, no Anthony
Edwards, no Nas Reid, and still walked out with
the win. Boston slides to 47 -23 in the East.
and will need to regroup Wednesday night when
they host Oklahoma City at 7 .30. On the ice,
the Bruins host Toronto tomorrow night at 7 o
'clock, looking to sweep the season series. Boston
is in the first wild -card spot with 80 points
and has earned points in seven of their last
eight games. David Pasternak leads the offense
with 71 on the year. A Leafs series win helps
pad that cushion with April right around the
corner. Meanwhile, the Red Sox beat Pittsburgh
6 -3 yesterday in grapefruit league play. Masatake
Yoshida went 2 -4 with two doubles and two RBI,
and Sonny Gray was sharp nine strikeouts over
six innings. They host Minnesota today at 1 -5,
then its opening day in Cincinnati on Thursday.
In top news, welcome to allergy season. Allergy
season can be miserable for tens of millions
of Americans as trees, grass, and other pollens
cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing, and
sneezing. Experts indicate that climate change
is leading to longer and more intense allergy
seasons. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of
America ranks the top five cities for allergies
as Boise, Idaho. San Diego, California, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, Provo, Utah, and Rochester, New York.
To manage symptoms, keep windows closed, wear
long sleeves, and shower daily to wash off pollen.
Over -the -counter nasal sprays and allergy pills
can help relieve symptoms effectively. In business
news, Costco is now selling luxury fashion. and
the response reveals intriguing insights about
the economy. Recently, luxury hoodies from the
brand Off -White sparked a shopping frenzy at
Costco stores, priced at just over 60 American
dollars. This shift highlights the pressure on
companies like Costco, which traditionally serve
the middle market, as they adapt to a K -shaped
economy. The divide between wealthy consumers
and the struggling middle class is significant.
leading to Costco offering premium memberships
for better shopping experiences. This strategy
indicates a potential new economic model, with
Costco finding success amidst changing consumer
behavior. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down
4 % over the weekend to about $68 ,000. Ethereum
is down 5 % to $2 ,000. And XRP is down 5%. to
$1 .38. 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. Artificial intelligence is changing
the rules of Google search and search engine
optimization. Companies are now asking, how do
we get noticed? For two decades, businesses relied
on search engine optimization to improve visibility.
With evolving AI systems like ChatGPT, visibility
relies more on trust than ranking. A McKinsey
survey shows half of consumers prefer AI -powered
search engines. By 2028, spending through AI
searches could reach $750 billion. Experts suggest
engaging customers directly for better visibility
and structuring websites for clarity. The landscape
of search is shifting, making adaptation essential
for success. Project Hail Mary blasts off to
a record breaking $80 million premiere. Ryan
Gosling's second trip to outer space after First
Man broke new ground for Amazon and the domestic
box office. The film secured the number one spot
this weekend, bringing in $80 million domestically
and $141 million globally, making it the biggest
premiere of 2026 so far. Despite competition
from forbidden fruits, and they will kill you,
Project Hail Mary is poised to become the year's
biggest earner. It achieved a firm lead on its
competition during its premiere. Well, all righty,
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American environmentalist
and author, Rachel Carson. And she said, Those
who contemplate the beauty of the earth find
reserves of strength that will endure as long
as life lasts. 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.