April 26, 2024

SE02:EP087

In today's episode, we begin with the weather forecast for Boston, anticipating a sunny day with a high near 55 degrees and patchy frost before 7am. We also provide a look ahead at the weekend, with sunny skies on Saturday followed by a chance of showers on Sunday. For our beach runners, we share tide times for Friday. Next, we delve into local news, celebrating the New England Patriots' selection of quarterback Drake Maye from North Carolina as the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. We also explore the world of sports, recapping the first four picks of the NFL draft and highlighting the selection of quarterbacks Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake May, as well as wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. We provide a look at tonight's Red Sox game against the Cubs. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss Southwest Airlines' operational challenges and strategic changes, including exiting four airports. In the business world, we explore Alphabet Inc.'s outstanding financial results, including a significant increase in revenue and the announcement of its first-ever cash dividend and a $70 billion stock buyback. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of Science, we delve into the fascinating discovery of an ancient site in Marliens, France, containing three interlocking enclosures from different time periods, suggesting complex usage and significant historical interconnections. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the upcoming Apple TV+ docuseries, "Hollywood Con Queen," which explores the notorious scam that tricked numerous film industry hopefuls.