WEBVTT 00:00:01.639 --> 00:00:04.240 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.379 --> 00:00:08.820 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.119 --> 00:00:13.599 and it's Thursday, April 9th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.599 --> 00:00:20.280 to know, 67 years ago, today, in 1959, the National 00:00:20.280 --> 00:00:22.920 Aeronautics and Space Administration announced 00:00:22.920 --> 00:00:26.239 its first group of astronauts, choosing seven 00:00:26.239 --> 00:00:29.120 test pilots to train for crewed spaceflight missions. 00:00:30.089 --> 00:00:33.369 That announcement marked a major milestone, signaling 00:00:33.369 --> 00:00:36.030 a national commitment to human space exploration 00:00:36.030 --> 00:00:39.829 and inspiring a generation with a tangible space 00:00:39.829 --> 00:00:45.170 program and clear goals. So now you know. And 00:00:45.170 --> 00:00:51.670 now, it's time for the weather report. This morning, 00:00:51.770 --> 00:00:55.469 it's sunny and it feels like 37 degrees, with 00:00:55.469 --> 00:00:59.619 2 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place 00:00:59.619 --> 00:01:03.520 at 718 and it will rise again tomorrow at 608. 00:01:04.079 --> 00:01:06.799 It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a 00:01:06.799 --> 00:01:10.439 high near 56 and a light south breeze around 00:01:10.439 --> 00:01:14.319 10 miles per hour. If you're inland, it will 00:01:14.319 --> 00:01:19.900 hit a high of 56. Tonight, expect mostly clear 00:01:19.900 --> 00:01:23.900 skies with a low around 36 and light winds around 00:01:23.900 --> 00:01:28.040 8 miles per hour. The near -shore buoy at Cape 00:01:28.040 --> 00:01:31.540 Cod Bay reads 41 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:33.200 --> 00:01:36.879 Looking ahead in the weather. Friday will be 00:01:36.879 --> 00:01:40.620 sunny with a high near 66 and a southwest breeze 00:01:40.620 --> 00:01:44.379 of around 5 to 9 miles per hour. Then a 40 % 00:01:44.379 --> 00:01:47.140 chance of evening rain showers with lows near 00:01:47.140 --> 00:01:51.739 48. Saturday is mostly sunny with a high near 00:01:51.739 --> 00:01:55.359 59 and northwest winds near 7 to 10 miles per 00:01:55.359 --> 00:01:58.390 hour. becoming mostly clear Saturday night with 00:01:58.390 --> 00:02:03.629 lows near 38. Sunday stays sunny near 60 before 00:02:03.629 --> 00:02:05.950 a slight chance of showers late Sunday night 00:02:05.950 --> 00:02:09.330 into Monday, and Monday warms to near 69 with 00:02:09.330 --> 00:02:13.210 southwest winds 10 to 14 miles per hour, gusting 00:02:13.210 --> 00:02:17.909 as high as 24. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This 00:02:17.909 --> 00:02:20.909 podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café 00:02:20.909 --> 00:02:24.750 and Pastries in Encinitas, nestled on El Camino 00:02:24.750 --> 00:02:27.889 Real South. Just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:02:28.110 --> 00:02:33.090 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:02:33.090 --> 00:02:36.169 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:02:36.169 --> 00:02:39.710 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:02:39.710 --> 00:02:42.490 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:02:42.490 --> 00:02:46.189 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:02:46.490 --> 00:02:49.710 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:02:49.870 --> 00:02:56.150 Sunny Morning sends you. In local news. Bostonians 00:02:56.150 --> 00:02:58.229 are expressing that their electric bills are 00:02:58.229 --> 00:03:02.969 outrageously high. In a recent poll, 200 respondents 00:03:02.969 --> 00:03:06.729 out of 239 indicated their bills are getting 00:03:06.729 --> 00:03:10.169 out of control. Many pointed to sharp increases 00:03:10.169 --> 00:03:12.990 over a short period, with some claiming their 00:03:12.990 --> 00:03:16.629 bills have doubled or worse. Cameron from Topsfield 00:03:16.629 --> 00:03:20.330 reported a 75 % increase over the last year on 00:03:20.330 --> 00:03:23.110 National Grid, stating he would switch if it 00:03:23.110 --> 00:03:26.159 were cheaper. David from Bellingham highlighted 00:03:26.159 --> 00:03:29.360 that it is not just the electricity cost, but 00:03:29.360 --> 00:03:32.139 also the significant delivery fees that are making 00:03:32.139 --> 00:03:42.740 it unaffordable. Now on to sports. The 2026 Major 00:03:42.740 --> 00:03:45.580 League Baseball season is off and running, and 00:03:45.580 --> 00:03:48.879 we should all enjoy it. The game we all love 00:03:48.879 --> 00:03:51.680 could look much different in a year if games 00:03:51.680 --> 00:03:54.770 are being played at all. There is an overwhelming 00:03:54.770 --> 00:03:57.389 sense around the league that this is the final 00:03:57.389 --> 00:04:00.389 season of its era, with massive change coming 00:04:00.389 --> 00:04:04.330 to the sport. Over the last 20 years, baseball 00:04:04.330 --> 00:04:07.689 has transformed into a fully modern game, despite 00:04:07.689 --> 00:04:11.370 resistance. Instant replay has become a seamless 00:04:11.370 --> 00:04:15.270 staple, embraced by virtually everyone. We have 00:04:15.270 --> 00:04:17.790 witnessed unprecedented international growth 00:04:17.790 --> 00:04:21.389 and started streaming games. This season could 00:04:21.389 --> 00:04:24.089 mark the end of an era in Major League Baseball. 00:04:24.629 --> 00:04:28.769 In local sports, the Red Sox secured a solid 00:04:28.769 --> 00:04:33.110 5 -0 victory over the Brewers on Wednesday, thanks 00:04:33.110 --> 00:04:36.629 in part to Sonny Gray's impressive 6 -1 third 00:04:36.629 --> 00:04:41.430 shutout innings. Bray now 2 -0 this season, allowed 00:04:41.430 --> 00:04:45.639 just three hits while striking out two. The Sox 00:04:45.639 --> 00:04:48.800 capitalized on three walks and two infield hits 00:04:48.800 --> 00:04:52.660 to score three runs in the third inning. Sadon 00:04:52.660 --> 00:04:55.459 Rafaela started the rally with a single and a 00:04:55.459 --> 00:04:57.759 walk to Wilson Contreras forced in the first 00:04:57.759 --> 00:05:01.720 run. Boston added two more runs later, and the 00:05:01.720 --> 00:05:04.480 Brewers' challenge on a walk was overturned for 00:05:04.480 --> 00:05:08.300 an inning -ending strikeout. Next, the Sox head 00:05:08.300 --> 00:05:10.920 to St. Louis for a three -game series after a 00:05:10.920 --> 00:05:17.079 day off. In top news, if you sip on canned sparkling 00:05:17.079 --> 00:05:21.560 water or seltzer regularly, listen up. Growing 00:05:21.560 --> 00:05:24.560 evidence suggests that products like deli meats, 00:05:24.800 --> 00:05:28.259 alcohol, and sugar -sweetened beverages may contribute 00:05:28.259 --> 00:05:32.040 to colorectal cancer. Recently, concerns have 00:05:32.040 --> 00:05:34.519 risen that canned sparkling water could increase 00:05:34.519 --> 00:05:38.639 your risk as well. Influencers on social media 00:05:38.639 --> 00:05:41.879 claim these beverages contain undisclosed chemicals 00:05:42.410 --> 00:05:45.569 and high levels of forever chemicals that cause 00:05:45.569 --> 00:05:49.350 cancer. Experts note the concern is not about 00:05:49.350 --> 00:05:52.110 the drink itself, but the containers, which may 00:05:52.110 --> 00:05:55.610 be coated with harmful substances. Stay informed 00:05:55.610 --> 00:05:58.389 about your health choices as new evidence emerges. 00:05:59.889 --> 00:06:04.730 In business news, the fragile two -week ceasefire 00:06:04.730 --> 00:06:07.829 between the United States, Israel, and Iran is 00:06:07.829 --> 00:06:10.720 welcome news for the United States economy. but 00:06:10.720 --> 00:06:13.319 do not expect an immediate return to normal. 00:06:13.699 --> 00:06:16.980 In recent weeks, soaring gasoline prices and 00:06:16.980 --> 00:06:20.399 climbing mortgage rates pinched consumers, already 00:06:20.399 --> 00:06:23.839 unhappy about the high cost of living. Rising 00:06:23.839 --> 00:06:26.779 energy and transportation costs squeezed businesses, 00:06:26.920 --> 00:06:29.839 and household wealth fell, threatening to dent 00:06:29.839 --> 00:06:33.180 consumer spending. Now the outlook is brighter, 00:06:33.300 --> 00:06:36.120 as Americans woke up Wednesday slightly richer. 00:06:36.540 --> 00:06:41.000 with the S &P 500 up 2 .5 % since news of the 00:06:41.000 --> 00:06:44.620 ceasefire. Benchmark United States oil prices 00:06:44.620 --> 00:06:50.339 fell 16 % on Wednesday to $94 a barrel. In crypto 00:06:50.339 --> 00:06:57.759 movement, Bitcoin is up 4 .5 % to $71 ,000. Ethereum 00:06:57.759 --> 00:07:03.139 is up 4 % to just over $2 ,000. And XRP is down 00:07:03.139 --> 00:07:10.009 1%. to $1 .33. Moving on to a more local vibe. 00:07:10.649 --> 00:07:13.670 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:07:13.930 --> 00:07:16.649 we are working with a national Pilates studio 00:07:16.649 --> 00:07:19.949 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:07:20.769 --> 00:07:23.829 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations 00:07:23.829 --> 00:07:27.310 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:27.310 --> 00:07:30.689 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:30.689 --> 00:07:34.839 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:07:34.839 --> 00:07:38.860 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:07:38.860 --> 00:07:42.480 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:07:42.480 --> 00:07:46.180 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:07:46.279 --> 00:07:50.060 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them, sunny 00:07:50.060 --> 00:07:54.199 morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:07:55.620 --> 00:08:01.060 Let's talk science. April 8th, 2026, was a significant 00:08:01.060 --> 00:08:04.970 date for astronomy. NASA's Artemis program is 00:08:04.970 --> 00:08:08.129 revolutionizing lunar exploration after decades 00:08:08.129 --> 00:08:11.110 of planning. As the United States government 00:08:11.110 --> 00:08:14.370 reduces its spending on basic science, funding 00:08:14.370 --> 00:08:18.310 remains ample for moon missions. NASA's Artemis 00:08:18.310 --> 00:08:21.189 II mission is just the beginning, with numerous 00:08:21.189 --> 00:08:23.850 additional crewed and robotic missions being 00:08:23.850 --> 00:08:27.110 planned. These expeditions could transport equipment 00:08:27.110 --> 00:08:30.480 for groundbreaking research. There is much to 00:08:30.480 --> 00:08:33.220 discover about the moon's origins, history, and 00:08:33.220 --> 00:08:36.919 resources. Some astronomers view the moon as 00:08:36.919 --> 00:08:39.299 a stable platform for their ambitious studies, 00:08:39.539 --> 00:08:45.299 amid shrinking funding for other projects. And 00:08:45.299 --> 00:08:49.159 in entertainment news, the hit series Shrinking 00:08:49.159 --> 00:08:52.539 is confirmed to return for a fourth season, despite 00:08:52.539 --> 00:08:55.399 the season three finale feeling like a series 00:08:55.399 --> 00:08:58.970 end. Co -creator Bill Lawrence explained that 00:08:58.970 --> 00:09:03.350 the finale, titled And That's Our Time, was initially 00:09:03.350 --> 00:09:06.809 intended to conclude the show. Lawrence stated 00:09:06.809 --> 00:09:09.429 that they wanted to adhere to the original three 00:09:09.429 --> 00:09:12.450 -season plan, even as they decided to continue 00:09:12.450 --> 00:09:15.669 the story. He emphasized that there are still 00:09:15.669 --> 00:09:18.629 a bunch of stories to tell, particularly regarding 00:09:18.629 --> 00:09:22.110 Jason Segel's character, Jimmy, and his journey 00:09:22.110 --> 00:09:25.470 through grief. fans can look forward to more 00:09:25.470 --> 00:09:29.950 developments in the upcoming season. Well, alrighty 00:09:29.950 --> 00:09:33.990 folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And 00:09:33.990 --> 00:09:36.610 today, our quote comes from the American astronaut 00:09:36.610 --> 00:09:41.870 and physicist Sally Ride. And she said, The stars 00:09:41.870 --> 00:09:44.330 don't look bigger, but they do look brighter 00:09:44.330 --> 00:09:47.690 when viewed from space, reminding us of the vast 00:09:47.690 --> 00:09:50.669 potential and inspiration that space exploration 00:09:50.669 --> 00:09:55.440 brings to humanity. And that's a wrap for this 00:09:55.440 --> 00:09:58.860 morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, 00:09:59.200 --> 00:10:02.639 and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 00:10:02.639 --> 00:10:06.759 with local news and the weather reports. Have 00:10:06.759 --> 00:10:09.500 an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you 00:10:09.500 --> 00:10:12.559 tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:12.559 --> 00:10:12.860 in Boston.