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Patriot's Day, Scotty Scheffler, TikTok Mystery, Apple, Netflix · 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, April 15th.
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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, science and entertainment.
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  But first, you'll be interested to know 77 years ago, today in 1947, Jackie Robinson,
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  who broke baseball's racial barrier, played in his first major league game for the Brooklyn
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  Dodgers at Ebbets Field.
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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 sunny and feels like 48 degrees, with 6 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 726 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.
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  It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny marathon Monday, with a high near 66 and wind
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  of 7 to 10 mile per hour.
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  Tonight.
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  Mostly clear with a low around 45.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Monday will be at 1130 a.m., with
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  a high tide just after 6 p.m.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 43 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Tuesday will be sunny and pleasant, with a high near 64 degrees and a westerly breeze.
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  Wednesday remains mostly sunny, but cooler, with a high near 60.
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  Clouds increase Wednesday night and a chance of showers arrives Thursday afternoon and
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  evening with highs in the low 50s.
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  Friday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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  Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
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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, Patriot's Day, celebrated on the third Monday of April, honors the start
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  of the American Revolution with the battles of Lexington and Concord.
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  More than just the backdrop for the Boston Marathon, this day features historical reenactments
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  and parades across New England.
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  Initially observed on April 19, the date was shifted in 1969 to create a long weekend.
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  While prominently recognized in Massachusetts, the holiday also extends to other states like
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  Connecticut and Maine.
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  While not a federal holiday, Patriot's Day remains a poignant marker of American history
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  and regional pride.
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  Now onto sports.
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  Scotty Scheffler secured his second master's victory in three years, outpacing Ludwig Eiburg
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  by four strokes at Augusta National.
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  The contest initially tight among leaders shifted distinctly in Scheffler's favor with
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  a tap-and-birdie on the ninth hole.
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  His performance through Amon Corner widened the gap as competitors faltered.
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  Scheffler's precise play extended his lead, undeterred by challenges from Eiburg.
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  With his consistent play, Scheffler not only claimed another green jacket, but also reinforced
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  his stature as a dominant force at one of golf's most prestigious tournaments, promising
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  a bright future in the major championships.
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  In local sports, the Red Sox at home beat the Angels 5-4, and the Celtics at home beat
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  the Wizards 132-122.
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  This afternoon it's a big day for Boston sports, with the 128th running of the Boston
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  Marathon, along with the day game at Fenway, with the Sox taking on the Guardians.
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  And tonight, the Bruins are on the road and to take on the Capitals.
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  In top news…
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  Well folks, looks like the TikTok sleuths came through rather quickly.
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  Charles Withers, the Massachusetts chef who abruptly left his family, has been discovered
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  in Texas, working as a personal chef for Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.
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  Withers apparently fled after accruing substantial debts, including over $55,000 on a business
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  credit card and thousands more in tax liens.
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  His lavish expenditures on clothing and indulgent meals at upscale restaurants contributed to
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  his financial downfall.
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  The saga unfolded virally after his wife, unable to contact him for months, sought help
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  online, turning Withers into one of the most discussed figures on social media.
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  Now in Texas, the search appears to have come to a close, with a number of women coming
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  forward who identified him on the dating app Bumble.
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  Also, hundreds of others came through to directly contact the abandoned wife, showcasing once
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  again the power of social media.
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  I'd know, this one may not be over.
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  It just sounds too juicy.
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  Stay tuned.
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  In business news…
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  Apple has relinquished its position as the world's top smartphone maker to Samsung,
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  as reported by IDC.
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  The first quarter of 2024 saw Apple's iPhone shipments decrease by approximately 10%, resulting
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  in a drop to a 17.3% market share.
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  Meanwhile, Samsung captured the lead with a 20.8% share, bolstered by robust sales of
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  its new Galaxy S24 series.
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  This shift underscores intensifying competition from Android manufacturers, particularly from
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  Chinese brands like Huawei and Xiaomi, which continue to expand their market presence.
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  Apple's recent challenges in China, where it faces restrictions from some companies
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  and government agencies, also contributed to the decline in its global standing.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is $65,000.
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  Ethereum is at $3,100.
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  And Solana, it is $147.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe.
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  In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
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  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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  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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  Archaeologists have unearthed an 8,200-year-old paleo-archaic campsite, a Hellerman Air Force
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  base in New Mexico, revealing about 70 artifacts that offer insights into early human life
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  in North America.
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  Located near White Sands National Park, the site predates the region's iconic dunes and
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  provides valuable clues about the paleo-archaic people's activities, including their use
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  of mesquite charcoal.
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  I'm sure there will be more news to come about this significant archaeological find.
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  And in entertainment news, season three of The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix is gearing up
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  to delve deeper into Mickey Holler's complex legal world.
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  This season, based on Michael Connolly's fifth book, The Gods of Guilt, introduces Mickey
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  grappling with a new case tied to a former client, all linked to a murder indicated by
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  a mysterious text message.
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  As Mickey confronts ghosts from his past, the storyline promises his toughest case yet,
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  blending personal trials with professional challenges.
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  Expect the return of Neve Campbell, utilizing flashbacks to enrich Mickey's backstory,
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  alongside new cast members enhancing the drama.
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  Anticipate a late 2024 release, with an official trailer expected soon.
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  Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today, our quote comes from Jackie Robinson.
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  And number 42 said, life is not a spectator sport.
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  If you're going to spend your whole life in the grandstand, just watching what goes
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  on in my opinion, you're wasting your life.
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  So today, get out there and take a couple big swings.
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  And that's a wrap for this morning.
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  You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
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  with local news and the weather reports.
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  Have an amazing day, my good friends.
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  We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.