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Twitter, Boston Snow, March Madness, Mars · Sunny Mornings Boston

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  But first, you'll be interested to know, 18 years ago, today, in 2006, Twitter co-founder
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  Jack Dorsey sent the first public tweet, which read,
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  Just setting up my Twitter.
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  Twitter was also co-founded by Noah Glass, Liz Stone, and Evan Williams, evolving from
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  the failed podcast company, Odeo.
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  Dorsey, inspired by dispatch software, conceptualized Twitter, launching it in 2006.
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  Glass contributed the name, Twitter, and Stone brought the creative direction.
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  Williams, with a tech background, also co-founded the website called Medium.
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  Their collaboration transformed Twitter into a global communication platform.
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  Wow.
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  Maybe someday 20 years from now, there'll be a similar story about a fledgling podcast,
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  where the first words were,
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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 Thursday, March 21st.
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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, oh, I got you there.
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  And now you know what time it is.
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  In the Boston area.
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  This morning, it's sunny and breezy and feels like 17 degrees, with 21 mile per hour
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  wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 6.59, and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.41.
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  It just keeps getting better and better.
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  It looks like we're in for mostly sun today, with a high near 40 and west wind of 18 to
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  22 mile per hour, with gusts as high as 33.
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  Tonight, clear with a low around 24 and more wind.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Thursday will be just before 10
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  a.m., with a low tide at 4.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 42 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather, Friday shines sunny, reaching a high near 44 degrees with
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  a west wind around 11 mile per hour.
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  Saturday sees rain, mainly after 7 a.m., with a high near 47 and a 90 percent chance of rain.
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  Rain likely continues into the night, with lows around 32 degrees.
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  Sunday might start with snow before 9 a.m., then mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high
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  near 42.
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  Monday will be partly sunny and breezy, with a high near 42.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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  Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven
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  for culinary delights.
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  Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
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  You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
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  They are open every day from 8 to 5.
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  So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
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  Any morning sends you.
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  In local news, Boston is investing $21 million in mental and behavioral health services aimed
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  at supporting over 50,000 students and their families.
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  This funding will impact 21 public schools, bolster the mental health workforce with over
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  600 career seekers, and offer extensive behavioral health training.
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  It's a response to rising mental health challenges among the youth, particularly those of color,
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  in light of increasing rates of sadness and hopelessness.
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  The initiative includes adding specialists to schools, career training in communities
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  of color, and a pilot program to foster safer, more inclusive school environments, funded
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  through federal and grant sources.
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  Now on to sports.
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  During the NCAA tournament, certain players have the potential to significantly boost
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  their NBA draft stock.
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  Kelly Love's exceptional season in Arizona could propel him into the draft's early rounds
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  if he showcases his shot-creating skills and leadership.
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  Cam Spencer's defensive prowess and all-around game at Yukon might make him a surprise draft
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  riser.
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  Kentucky's Justin Edwards, with his late-season surge, could climb draft boards with his wing
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  versatility.
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  Jamal Shedd's playmaking and leadership for Houston emphasizes his potential to spite
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  his size.
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  Harrison Ingram at North Carolina has thrived, showing versatility and improved passing.
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  Oso Aigidaro from Marquette could see his stock rise with his face-up game and agility
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  for a big.
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  And finally, Auburn's Johnny Broom, with his energy and versatile play, could be pivotal
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  for his team and his draft prospects.
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  Last night in local sports, the Celtics at home beat the Bucks 122-119.
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  And tonight, the Bruins are at home to take on the Rangers.
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  In top news, Micron Technology experienced an 18% surge in stock price following impressive
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  fiscal second-quarter earnings and optimistic guidance fueled by AI-driven demand.
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  The company exceeded expectations with earnings of 42 cents per share and revenue of about
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  $6 billion.
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  CEO Sanjay Marotra anticipates further price increases in memory and storage markets, projecting
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  significant revenue and profitability growth in fiscal 2025, which shares reaching $114
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  in after-hours trading and a notable 12-month increase of over 60%.
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  Investors are encouraged to watch for potential future support around the $98 level, a previous
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  resistance point.
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  In business news, for those aiming to bolster their investment portfolio with dividend income,
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  high-yielding S&P 500 dividend stocks offer a compelling blend of risk and return.
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  These stocks come from companies across various sectors, reflecting the diverse nature of
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  the U.S. economy and its leading enterprises.
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  Among them, AT&T, Veitchee Properties, and KeyCorp stand out for their substantial dividend
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  yields, backed by robust business models and strategic market positions.
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  Real estate investment trusts, like Veitchee Properties, benefit from regulatory requirements
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  to pay high dividends, enhancing their appeal to income-focused investors.
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  However, it's crucial to recognize that dividends from trusts are taxed as ordinary income.
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  Bummer.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $68,000.
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  Ethereum is at $3,500.
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  And Solana is $191.
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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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  Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
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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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  Strategic 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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  Researchers claim to have discovered a massive volcano on Mars, taller than Mount Everest,
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  and stretching over 280 miles.
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  This finding, presented at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Texas, suggests the
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  volcano could be ancient, potentially revealing insights into Mars' volcanic past, and even
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  hints of microbial life.
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  Named Noctus, after the region, Noctus Lagirinthus, where it's found, the discovery stems from
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  the observation of what appears to be eroded volcanic features, challenging the notion
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  that we've identified all major volcanic structures on Mars.
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  While the claim has sparked intrigue, it also faces skepticism due to the heavily eroded
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  terrain, making definitive identification challenging.
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  Further study is necessary to confirm whether this structure is indeed a colossal Martian
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  volcano.
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  And in entertainment news.
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  In Sleeping Dogs, Russell Crowe plays Roy Freeman, a former detective grappling with
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  dementia, and we've got some strong opinions bubbling up.
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  The film attempts to weave a complex neo-noir mystery around Roy's deteriorating mental
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  state, but ultimately falls into a sluggish pace and convoluted narrative that leaves
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  viewers disengaged.
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  Despite the talent involved, including Karen Gillan and Harry Greenwood, the film's execution
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  fails to captivate, with its most intriguing plot twists feeling underwhelming.
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  Crowe's performance stands out, yet the movie's lack of momentum and overuse of visual tricks
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  to convey Roy's confusion do more to hinder rather than enhance the storytelling.
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  Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today I have a quick story to tell.
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  Sir Dave Railsford revolutionized British cycling with a marginal gains theory focusing
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  on enhancing every aspect of cycling by just 1%.
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  This strategy led to dominating performances in the Olympics and Tour de France victories.
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  The approach emphasized continuous improvement and paying attention to small details, which
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  cumulatively resulted in significant performance enhancements.
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  So do you think you can do it?
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  Just improve 1% once a week or once a month?
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  I bet you can.
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  So have a great day everyone, and see if you can nab your 1% improvement.