Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, March 30th. You'll be interested
to know, 184 years ago, today in 1842, a physician
in Massachusetts administered ether to a patient
for the first general surgical procedure, allowing
pain to be abolished during an operation. and
marking a humane breakthrough in medical care.
This achievement transformed surgery by demonstrating
that anesthesia could make complex procedures
tolerable and safe, sparking rapid adoption of
new methods and saving countless lives worldwide.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's mostly cloudy and
it feels like 38 degrees with 9 mph wind. The
sunset will take place at 7 .07 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 6 .24. It looks like we're
in for a mostly cloudy day with a high near 67
and a moderate southwest breeze around 10 mph
gusting up to 28 mph. If you're inland, it will
hit a high of 67. Tonight, expect a slight chance
of rain after 5 a .m. with mostly cloudy skies
and a low around 49, along with light winds around
10 miles per hour. The nearshore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 39 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Tuesday will be
mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and
a high near 55 with a light south breeze. Wednesday
turns warmer with a high near 73 and a chance
of rain and isolated thunderstorms, with southwest
winds gusting around 25 miles per hour. Cooling
arrives Thursday into Friday with highs near
42 and periods of rain likely, with chilly nights
in the upper 30s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
Café 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, in 2025,
Boston experienced its slowest year of post -pandemic
population growth, according to newly released
census data. Both the metro area and statewide
growth were significantly lower than any year
since 2021. The greater Boston population saw
a year -over -year increase of only 11 ,991 from
2024 to 2025. a stark decrease from the 51 ,573
growth from 2023 to 2024. Statewide, Massachusetts
recorded a population increase of just 15 ,524
last year, marking its smallest growth since
2021. Now on to sports. In a weekend steeped
in history, the Huskies marched from 19 points
down to create an NCAA tournament masterpiece.
UConn defeated Duke 73 -72 in a game that defied
belief from start to finish. Huskies coach Dan
Hurley praised the team's fortitude, saying,
We fought, we clawed, and put ourselves in position
to take advantage of a mistake. Freshman guard
Braylon Mullins made a legendary shot that did
not even graze the rim, sealing the comeback
with just .4 seconds left. Yukon's victory not
only advanced them to the Final Four, but also
marked a significant achievement in college basketball
history. In local sports, the Red Sox head to
Houston tonight for Game 1 of a three -game series
against the Astros. with Ranger Suarez on the
mound in first pitch at 8 -10. Boston is dealing
with some injury issues. Tristan Cassis is sidelined
with a ruptured patellar tendon, though he has
been cleared to run the bases. The good news
on the pitching front, Cutter Crawford and Patrick
Sandoval are both ramping up in extended spring
training today and getting close to rehab assignments.
Meanwhile, the Celtics travel to Atlanta to face
the Hawks tonight. at 7 .30. Boston is sitting
second in the East, but they have got injury
concerns heading in. Jalen Brown is out with
left Achilles tendonitis, and Jason Tatum is
managing his Achilles carefully. The Hawks have
been rolling since the All -Star break, sitting
at 15 -2 in their last 17, so this will be a
tough test. On the positive side, the Celtics
locked up their 12th straight playoff appearance
yesterday, the longest streak in the NBA. On
the ice, the Bruins host Dallas tomorrow night
at 7. Boston is riding a six -game winning streak
behind David Pasternak, who has been electric
with 18 points in his last nine games. The Stars
bring Michael Rantanen, their new acquisition
leading Dallas in scoring. so it should be a
good one. In top news, new research suggests
the body may limit how many calories you burn
during a workout, helping explain why weight
loss is often smaller than expected. The logic
feels airtight. Move more, burn more, weigh less.
However, for many people, the math never quite
adds up. In controlled studies, exercise often
results in less weight loss than calorie models
predict. Even with aerobic activities like walking,
jogging, and cycling, most lose an average of
3 .5 pounds over six months. This modest return
for significant effort has puzzled researchers
for a long time. Part of the answer may be that
working out can increase hunger, making it easier
to consume calories. Experts are also investigating
a more counterintuitive phenomenon. An analysis
suggested that people only burned about a third
of the extra calories their workouts theoretically
required. In other words, a run that should have
burned 500 calories only added around 165 calories
to the daily budget. The body seems to compensate
for increased physical activity by reducing energy
spent elsewhere. In business news, why the cost
of your coffee has soared is a pressing question
for many consumers. Fans of Reverie Roaster's
Bone Shaker Espresso Blend are experiencing sticker
shock as coffee prices continue to rise. For
years, a 12 -ounce bag cost $15, but as of last
spring, it increased to $17. Next month, Reverie's
owner, Andrew Gove, plans to raise the price
again to $18. Factors like tariffs, crop failures,
and rising labor costs are driving these increases.
Despite recent dips in commodity coffee prices,
concerns about the Iran war are pushing them
up again. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down
5 .5 % over the weekend to about $66 ,000. Ethereum
is down 7%. to $2 ,000. And XRP is down 8 % to
$1 .33. 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. Your body is betraying your
right to privacy. Attachment to smart devices
and biometric surveillance leaves Americans more
vulnerable to police searches than ever. Unchecked,
it will only get worse. The adage know thyself
resonates in the digital age. Today, smart devices
monitor your heartbeat, blood pressure, exercise
habits, and more. This Internet of Bodies offers
insights about your quantified self. Millions
of Americans wear smartwatches reminding them
to stand and breathe. These devices track bodily
activity, which can help police if necessary.
The data we produce is increasingly valuable.
And in entertainment news, the Apple TV psychological
thriller Imperfect Women. Based on Araminta Hall's
novel of the same name, is a twisted, sinister
tale of friendship and the facades people build
to prevent others from looking too closely. Utterly
compelling, the series places a microscope on
the lives of three longtime friends, forcing
them to reflect on each other and the deception
simmering just below the surface. Set in Los
Angeles and its surroundings, Imperfect Women
begins with a devastating event as Eleanor played
by Kerry Washington, is summoned by the police
to identify the body of her best friend, Nancy,
portrayed by Kate Mara. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American author and
philosopher, Henry David Thoreau. And he said,
What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us
are tiny matters compared to what lives within
us. And that's a wrap for this morning. You can
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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.