Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, April 9th. You'll be interested
to know, 67 years ago, today, in 1959, the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration announced
its first group of astronauts, choosing seven
test pilots to train for crewed spaceflight missions.
That announcement marked a major milestone, signaling
a national commitment to human space exploration
and inspiring a generation with a tangible space
program and clear goals. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the weather report. This morning,
it's sunny and it feels like 37 degrees, with
2 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 718 and it will rise again tomorrow at 608.
It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a
high near 56 and a light south breeze around
10 miles per hour. If you're inland, it will
hit a high of 56. Tonight, expect mostly clear
skies with a low around 36 and light winds around
8 miles per hour. The near -shore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 41 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Friday will be
sunny with a high near 66 and a southwest breeze
of around 5 to 9 miles per hour. Then a 40 %
chance of evening rain showers with lows near
48. Saturday is mostly sunny with a high near
59 and northwest winds near 7 to 10 miles per
hour. becoming mostly clear Saturday night with
lows near 38. Sunday stays sunny near 60 before
a slight chance of showers late Sunday night
into Monday, and Monday warms to near 69 with
southwest winds 10 to 14 miles per hour, gusting
as high as 24. 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 Morning sends you. In local news. Bostonians
are expressing that their electric bills are
outrageously high. In a recent poll, 200 respondents
out of 239 indicated their bills are getting
out of control. Many pointed to sharp increases
over a short period, with some claiming their
bills have doubled or worse. Cameron from Topsfield
reported a 75 % increase over the last year on
National Grid, stating he would switch if it
were cheaper. David from Bellingham highlighted
that it is not just the electricity cost, but
also the significant delivery fees that are making
it unaffordable. Now on to sports. The 2026 Major
League Baseball season is off and running, and
we should all enjoy it. The game we all love
could look much different in a year if games
are being played at all. There is an overwhelming
sense around the league that this is the final
season of its era, with massive change coming
to the sport. Over the last 20 years, baseball
has transformed into a fully modern game, despite
resistance. Instant replay has become a seamless
staple, embraced by virtually everyone. We have
witnessed unprecedented international growth
and started streaming games. This season could
mark the end of an era in Major League Baseball.
In local sports, the Red Sox secured a solid
5 -0 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday, thanks
in part to Sonny Gray's impressive 6 -1 third
shutout innings. Bray now 2 -0 this season, allowed
just three hits while striking out two. The Sox
capitalized on three walks and two infield hits
to score three runs in the third inning. Sadon
Rafaela started the rally with a single and a
walk to Wilson Contreras forced in the first
run. Boston added two more runs later, and the
Brewers' challenge on a walk was overturned for
an inning -ending strikeout. Next, the Sox head
to St. Louis for a three -game series after a
day off. In top news, if you sip on canned sparkling
water or seltzer regularly, listen up. Growing
evidence suggests that products like deli meats,
alcohol, and sugar -sweetened beverages may contribute
to colorectal cancer. Recently, concerns have
risen that canned sparkling water could increase
your risk as well. Influencers on social media
claim these beverages contain undisclosed chemicals
and high levels of forever chemicals that cause
cancer. Experts note the concern is not about
the drink itself, but the containers, which may
be coated with harmful substances. Stay informed
about your health choices as new evidence emerges.
In business news, the fragile two -week ceasefire
between the United States, Israel, and Iran is
welcome news for the United States economy. but
do not expect an immediate return to normal.
In recent weeks, soaring gasoline prices and
climbing mortgage rates pinched consumers, already
unhappy about the high cost of living. Rising
energy and transportation costs squeezed businesses,
and household wealth fell, threatening to dent
consumer spending. Now the outlook is brighter,
as Americans woke up Wednesday slightly richer.
with the S &P 500 up 2 .5 % since news of the
ceasefire. Benchmark United States oil prices
fell 16 % on Wednesday to $94 a barrel. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 4 .5 % to $71 ,000. Ethereum
is up 4 % to just over $2 ,000. And XRP is down
1%. 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 science. April 8th, 2026, was a significant
date for astronomy. NASA's Artemis program is
revolutionizing lunar exploration after decades
of planning. As the United States government
reduces its spending on basic science, funding
remains ample for moon missions. NASA's Artemis
II mission is just the beginning, with numerous
additional crewed and robotic missions being
planned. These expeditions could transport equipment
for groundbreaking research. There is much to
discover about the moon's origins, history, and
resources. Some astronomers view the moon as
a stable platform for their ambitious studies,
amid shrinking funding for other projects. And
in entertainment news, the hit series Shrinking
is confirmed to return for a fourth season, despite
the season three finale feeling like a series
end. Co -creator Bill Lawrence explained that
the finale, titled And That's Our Time, was initially
intended to conclude the show. Lawrence stated
that they wanted to adhere to the original three
-season plan, even as they decided to continue
the story. He emphasized that there are still
a bunch of stories to tell, particularly regarding
Jason Segel's character, Jimmy, and his journey
through grief. fans can look forward to more
developments in the upcoming season. 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, The stars
don't look bigger, but they do look brighter
when viewed from space, reminding us of the vast
potential and inspiration that space exploration
brings to humanity. 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.