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NCAA Upset, Pig Heart Implant, Killer Whales, Boondock Saints · 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 Friday, March 22nd.
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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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  At first, you'll be interested to know, 52 years ago, today, in 1972, the U.S. Senate
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  approved the Equal Rights Amendment, which stated equality of rights under the law shall
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  not be denied or abridged by the United States, or by any state on account of sex.
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  But it failed to be ratified by the requisite majority of 38 states before the deadline.
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  So now you know.
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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 feels like 14 degrees, with 13 mile per hour 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 looks like we're in for some sun today, with a high near 42, and west wind of 9 to
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  11 mile per hour.
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  Tonight, a chance of snow after 3 a.m., mixing with rain after 5, and a low around 33.
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  Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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  Very little snow accumulation is expected.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Saturday will be rainy from the morning, with highs around 52 degrees, and wind of 9 to
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  15 mile per hour.
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  Precipitation is certain, with up to an inch expected.
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  The night may see rain, potentially heavy, transitioning to rain and snow showers late,
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  with lows near 31.
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  Sunday and Monday feature mostly cloudy skies, with breezy conditions, and highs in the low
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  40s, with wind gusts over 30 mile per hour.
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  Tuesday remains mostly cloudy, with a high near 44, and more gusty wind.
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  Bonjour food enthusiasts!
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  So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
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  Sunny mornings send you.
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  In local news.
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  In a groundbreaking medical procedure, a 62-year-old man with end-stage kidney disease became the
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  first living person to receive a genetically edited pig kidney.
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  This milestone surgery, conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital, offers new hope for thousands
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  awaiting kidney transplants.
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  This innovation could end the reliance on dialysis for many patients.
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  The pig kidney, developed by eGenesis, underwent 69 genetic modifications to be compatible
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  with human bodies.
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  This achievement is a testament to the advances in gene-editing technology and could mark
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  the beginning of a new era in organ transplantation.
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  Now onto sports.
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  For a March Madness update.
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  The Oakland Golden Grizzlies, a number 14 seed, achieved a stunning upset over third-seeded
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  Kentucky, with an 80-76 victory, igniting the magic of the NCAA tournament.
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  Under the guidance of Coach Greg Camp, celebrating his 40th season and his first tournament win,
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  the team showcased the essence of a Cinderella story.
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  Graduate student Jack Golke, with a spectacular performance of 10 three-pointers contributing
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  to his 32 points, became the Knights' hero.
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  This victory, marked by resilience and a fearless approach to the game, has etched the Golden
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  Grizzlies into the memories of basketball fans, demonstrating that with determination
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  and teamwork, the underdog can triumph on the grandest stage.
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  Last night in local sports.
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  The Bruins at home lost to the Rangers, 5-2.
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  And tonight.
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  The Celtics are on the road in Detroit to take on the Pistons.
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  In top news.
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  A groundbreaking study suggests the existence of a fourth eco-type of killer whale off the
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  California and Oregon coasts, distinct from the known offshore, transients, and resident
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  orcas.
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  This potential new group, observed in 49 individuals across 9 encounters from 1997 to 2021, exhibits
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  unique physical traits, dietary habits, and hunting strategies.
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  Researchers from the University of British Columbia aim to confirm this through DNA analysis
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  and sound recordings.
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  This discovery highlights the orca's diverse behaviors and the possibility of a new orca
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  population in the open ocean, marked by aggressive hunting patterns, including attacks on large
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  marine mammals, and signs of encounters with sharks.
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  In business news.
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  Reddit's IPO success, closing nearly 50% higher on its first trading day, signals a
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  potential resurgence in the IPO market, particularly for technology companies, with shares initially
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  listed at $34, then soaring up to nearly $58.
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  Reddit's performance, alongside AsteroLab's successful IPO, suggests growing investor
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  confidence.
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  Experts predict this trend could encourage more companies to consider going public, especially
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  with favorable market conditions such as potential rate cuts.
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  The unique challenges Reddit faces in balancing monetization efforts with its community's
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  expectations, highlight the complex dynamics that tech companies navigate when transitioning
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  from private to public entities.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $66,000.
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  Ethereum is at $3,500.
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  And Solana is $179.
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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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  In a revolutionary step towards addressing the global insulin crisis, scientists have
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  genetically engineered a cow to produce human insulin in its milk.
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  This breakthrough, a collaboration between the University of Illinois and the University
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  of Sao Paulo, leverages the efficiency of cows' mammary glands for protein production.
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  With the potential to drastically reduce insulin shortages and lower medication costs, this
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  method could significantly impact the lives of millions.
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  However, despite this promising development, the journey towards FDA approval and widespread
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  use remains lengthy, highlighting both the innovation's immense potential and the challenges
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  ahead in its implementation.
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  And in entertainment news, a revival of The Boondock Saints is indeed in the works with
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  Thunder Road, the production house behind John Wick taking the lead.
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  Norman Reedus and Sean Patrick Flanery are set to reprise their roles, introducing new
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  characters to their vigilante cause.
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  Although the project is currently without a director, Troy Duffy, the original film's
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  creator, is not directing.
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  There's also speculation about Willem Dafoe's return, given his cameo in the sequel, suggesting
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  the possibility of his involvement in the upcoming project.
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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 March Madness and mentions of Cinderella stories, I leave you with this.
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  He's about 455 yards away.
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  He's gonna hit about a two iron, I think.
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  We got all of that.
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  The crowd is standing on his feet here at Augusta.
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  The normally reserved Augusta crowd.
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  Going wild.
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  For this young Cinderella, who's come out of nowhere, he's got about 350 yards left.
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  He's gonna hit about a five iron, I expect.
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  Don't you think?
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  He's got a beautiful back sw-
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  That's- oh, he got all of that one.
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  He's gotta be pleased with that.
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  The crowd is just on his feet here.
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  He's a Cinderella boy.
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  Tears in his eyes, I guess.
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  As he lines up this last shot, he's got about 195 yards left and he's gonna- looks like
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  he's got about an eight iron.
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  This crowd has gone deadly silent.
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  Cinderella story out of nowhere.
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  A former Grangekeeper now about to become the Masters Champion.
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  It looks like I'm a wreck.
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  It's in the hole!
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  It's in the hole!
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  Okay?