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Ohtani Scandal, BC Hockey, Chick-fil-A, MegaMillions, International Waffle Day · Sunny Mornings Boston

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  Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
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  I'm your host Melissa, and it's Monday, March 25th.
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  Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into
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  some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech, and entertainment.
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  But first, you'll be interested to know.
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  Today is International Waffle Day, originating from a delightful mix-up in Sweden.
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  It combines the love for waffles, their rich history, and a religious holiday, Our Lady
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  Day, due to the similar sound of both these words in the Swedish language.
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  This day gained popularity worldwide for indulging in waffles in various forms.
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  Introduced to Sweden in the early 1600s, waffles have evolved over centuries.
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  The Belgian waffle, created in 1839, stood out for its thickness and deeper grids, perfect
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  for holding generous amounts of jam and cream.
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  So now you know.
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  And now you know what time it is.
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  It's time for the weather report.
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  In the Boston area.
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  This morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 23 degrees, with 12 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 7.02, and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.35.
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  It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day, with a high near 40 and northeast wind
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  of 15 to 18 mile per hour.
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  Tonight, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34, and more wind.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Monday will be at 6 a.m. with a high
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  tide at 12.30.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 41 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Tuesday anticipates light rain post 1 p.m. with cloudy skies, a high of 42 degrees, and
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  brisk northeast wind at 15 to 17 mile per hour, gusting to 28.
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  Rain chances linger into the night, with lows around 39.
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  Wednesday brings similar conditions, slightly warmer at 51 degrees.
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  The likelihood of rain increases through Thursday, with highs near 54 and rain expected mainly
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  after 1 p.m.
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  Friday forecasts a 50% chance of rain, mostly cloudy skies, and cooler highs near 50 degrees,
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  amidst strong northwest wind up to 30 mile per hour.
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  Sunny mornings send you!
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  In local news.
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  Boston College as the sole team with over 30 wins and boasting 14 draft picks, hence
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  into the NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament as the top overall seed.
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  Joining them as number one seeds are Boston University, Denver, and Michigan State, each
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  a powerhouse with their own rich history of success.
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  Boston College, aiming for its first national title since 2012, leans on a talented freshman
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  class, including standout first round picks Ryan Leonard and Will Smith, to continue its
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  legacy.
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  The tournament promises intense competition, starting with regional matchups and culminating
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  at the Frozen Four in St. Paul, Minnesota, where the finalists will vie for the national
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  championship on April 13.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Sohei Otani, celebrated MLB star, is embroiled in a controversy involving his interpreter,
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  Epi Misahara, over alleged sports gambling debts, and theft.
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  This saga raises critical questions.
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  Were bets placed on baseball potentially jeopardizing Otani's career?
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  And why did narratives about the financial transactions change so dramatically in such
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  a short period of time this weekend?
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  The investigation's outcomes hinge on these details, impacting not just Otani's future,
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  but also baseball's integrity.
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  MLB's probe into this matter underscores the complexities of sports betting, legal
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  challenges, and where the players fit into this $10 billion industry.
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  Last night in local sports, the Celtics at home beat the Bulls 124-113, and the Bruins
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  on the road lost to the Flyers 3-2.
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  Tonight, the Celtics are on the road in Atlanta to take on the Hawks, and the Bruins also
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  on the road are in Florida to skate with the Panthers.
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  And top news, the Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries have hit a combined jackpot of $2
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  billion, making it one of the largest in history.
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  The Powerball jackpot has soared to $800 million with no winners and 35 consecutive drawings,
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  marking it as the game's sixth-largest prize.
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  Similarly, the Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1 billion, the sixth time in less than six
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  years.
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  It has topped $1 billion, potentially becoming the fifth-largest in its history if won in
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  the next drawing.
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  This surge in lottery jackpots has sparked widespread excitement, prompting people nationwide
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  to purchase tickets.
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  Powerball is available in 45 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands,
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  with odds of $1 in 300 million.
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  Mega Millions tickets are sold in 45 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands,
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  with similar odds.
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  Good luck!
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  In business news, starting in spring 2024, Chick-fil-A will revise its 2014 policy of
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  exclusively using antibiotic-free chicken.
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  The new policy, turned No Antibiotics Important to Human Medicine, permits the use of antibiotics
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  for poultry only if necessary for the animal's health, ensuring these antibiotics are not
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  used in human medicine.
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  This adjustment is made to secure a consistent supply of high-quality chicken while still
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  adhering to safety standards verified by the USDA.
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  This shift aligns with broader industry trends, as noted with Tyson Foods' similar move in
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  2023, indicating a significant turn in how food quality and supply chain challenges are
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  managed.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $67,000.
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  Ethereum is at $3,500.
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  And Solana is $185.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working
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  with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
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  Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
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  and elevating mental well-being.
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  Scientific research affirms its benefits.
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  So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
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  With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
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  tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by.
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  And now, back to the show.
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  Let's talk science.
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  A severe geomagnetic storm, rated at G4 for its intensity, is currently impacting Earth,
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  raising the possibility of witnessing the northern lights across parts of the United
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  States, including areas as far south as California.
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  This phenomenon is caused by a coronal mass ejection from the sun, which interacts with
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  Earth's magnetic field to create the auroras.
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  The storm is expected to cause disruptions in technology and power grids, but personal
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  electronics like cell phones and GPS devices should remain unaffected.
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  This is the third time a storm of this magnitude has occurred in the current solar cycle since
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  2019.
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  While the immediate forecast doesn't guarantee the northern lights in California, conditions
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  could change, making it a possibility.
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  This event is part of the peak activity expected in the coming years of the solar cycle, enhancing
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  the chances of more auroral displays.
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  And in entertainment news, Coachella, once the crown jewel of music festivals in the
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  U.S., is facing significant challenges.
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  Ticket sales for the 2024 festival have lagged and logistical issues have dampened its appeal.
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  The delay in announcing the lineup and the resulting backlash underscore the festival's
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  waning allure.
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  Despite featuring big names and reunion acts, Coachella's magic seems to be fading.
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  The festival's struggle to book iconic headliners with reliance on artists without a proven
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  love draw reflects broader issues in the music industry.
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  With rising costs and more accessible alternatives, Coachella's future is uncertain.
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  While it remains a pivotal experience for many, the festival's difficulties signal
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  a need for revaluation by its organizers and the music industry at large.
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  Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today, in honor of the most recent sun storm, we'll end today's episode with a
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  quote from Elvis.
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  He said,
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  Truth is like the sun.
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  You can shut it out for a time, but it ain't going away.
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  And that's a wrap for this morning.
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  Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates.
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  Have an amazing day, my good friends.