Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa, and it's Monday, October 21st.
You'll be interested to know.
504 years ago, today in 1520.
Explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, with three Spanish ships, entered the strait later named for
him, navigating between the mainland tip of South America and the island of Tierra del
Fuego toward the Pacific Ocean.
This significant event marked the gateway to circumnavigating the globe, highlighting
the era's spirit of exploration.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report.
This morning it's sunny and feels like 53 degrees, with 9 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 552, and it will rise again tomorrow at 705.
It looks like we're in for a sunny day, with temperatures reaching up to 78, accompanied
by a light west wind.
Tonight, expect clear skies with a low around 54 and light winds continuing.
For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Monday will be at 830, with a high
tide at 245.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 60 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect sunny skies, with highs around 71 degrees on Tuesday and 75 degrees on Wednesday.
A slight chance of rain showers is possible on Thursday.
Nights will be mostly clear, with lows in the low 50s to upper 30s.
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In local news, the city of Boston is honoring Celtic legend Bill Russell by renaming a bridge
that connects Charlestown with the West End and North End.
The bridge will now be called the William Felton-Bill Russell Bridge, recognizing his
commitment to civil rights and the development of Boston's youth and athletes.
Russell, who led the Celtics to 11 NBA championships during his 13-season career, passed away at
88 years old in 2022.
A ceremony will take place today, featuring Russell's widow, Janine, along with the
mayor and Celtics officials.
The bridge is set to reopen in the spring.
Now on to sports.
On Saturday, we witnessed two great ranked matchups.
The 11th ranked Tennessee Volunteers claimed a thrilling 24-17 victory over the 7th ranked
Alabama Crimson Tide in Knoxville.
Hale and Sampson dazzled with 139 yards rushing and two touchdowns, while Neko Lemoleva's
fourth quarter touchdown pass sealed the win.
Alabama's Jalen Milrow struggled with two interceptions.
Tennessee overcame a halftime deficit, keeping their college football playoff hopes alive.
Meanwhile, the fifth ranked Georgia Bulldogs stunned the top ranked Texas Longhorns with
a 30-15 victory in Austin.
Trevor Yedian led the charge with three touchdowns, capitalizing on Dailan Everett's crucial
takeaways.
Georgia's defense shone, delivering seven sacks and forcing four turnovers.
Quarterback Carson Beck endured three interceptions, but maintained control.
On Sunday night football, the Pittsburgh Steelers, now 5-2, triumphed over the New York Jets,
who fell to 2-5 with a score of 37-15.
Russell Wilson, in his Steelers debut, threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns.
Beanie Bishops' two interceptions were pivotal, turning the tide against Aaron Rodgers.
Despite a promising start, the Jets couldn't maintain their momentum, dropping their fourth
straight game.
Last night, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured a dominant 10-5 victory over the New York
Mets at Dodger Stadium, clinching the National League Championship Series.
Tommy Edmund and Will Smith each launched homers, propelling the Dodgers into the World
Series against the Yankees.
Game one is on Friday.
On Monday night football, we're getting a doubleheader.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at 4-2, host the red-hot Baltimore Ravens, also at 4-2.
Baker Mayfield's impressive 15 touchdowns face a formidable challenge against Lamar Jackson's
dynamic Ravens, who lead the league in rushing.
Expect a high-scoring showdown as Tampa averages nearly 30 points per game.
Also tonight, the Arizona Cardinals, at 2-4, host the Los Angeles Chargers, boasting a
3-2 record.
With Justin Herbert back in form, the Chargers' balanced offense faces a Cardinals defense
missing key players.
Arizona's Kyler Murray, known for his dynamic scrambling, will be crucial against a stout
Chargers defense.
Expect James Connor to shine, aiming to extend his Monday night touchdown streak.
In local sports.
Sunday morning, the Jacksonville Jaguars staged a comeback to beat the Patriots 32-16 at Wembley
Stadium.
Tank Figsby impressed with 118 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Rookie quarterback Drake May led a late scoring drive, but the Patriots fell to 1-6.
May was 26 for 37, with 276 passing yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions.
Head coach Gerard Mayo called the Patriots soft.
Yikes.
Tomorrow night, the NBA season kicks off with the Celtics hosting the New York Knicks at
TD Garden.
The Celtics face some injury concerns, with Chris Stubbs porzing us out until December.
The Knicks, also with a few players as game-time decisions, look to capitalize on any weaknesses.
Boston is favored by 1.5 points.
Last night, the Bruins were off.
Tomorrow night, the Bees hit the road to face the Nashville Predators at Breachstone Arena.
The Bruins stand at 3-2-1, while the Predators are still searching for their first win.
Cole Coke leads the Bruins with 6 points, while Jeremy Swamen boasts a 2.25 goals against
average.
In top news, in recent years, the link between alcohol and health risks has become clearer.
While the World Health Organization has warned that no amount of alcohol is safe, the alcohol
market surged to $37 billion in 2023.
Experts emphasize that alcohol is a known carcinogen, contributing to over 200 diseases,
including heart disease and dementia.
Despite long-held beliefs about potential health benefits, such as those associated
with red wine, new research reveals that these claims often overlook important lifestyle
factors.
As public awareness grows, the challenge remains to change cultural perceptions and behaviors
towards alcohol consumption.
In business news, in the latest rankings from Bloomberg Business Week, Stanford University
retains its top position among United States business schools, marking five consecutive
years at the forefront.
Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business surged to ninth place, while North
Western University's Kellogg School of Management climbed to third.
However, Columbia Business School dropped from fifth to seventeenth, primarily due to
lower reported starting salaries.
As business schools face high turnover among administrators and adapt to the rising influence
of artificial intelligence, deans are focusing on innovative programs and real-world connections
to meet evolving student needs and market demands.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $69,100.
Ethereum is just over $2,700.
And Solana is $169.
Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working
with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
and elevating mental well-being.
Scientific research affirms its benefits.
So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now back to the show.
Let's talk tech.
In a lighthearted debate, a California couple, Vakos Choudhury and Riddhi Sani, disagree
on how polite one should be with chat GPT.
Choudhury, a startup founder, expresses gratitude to the chatbot, calling it a rock star.
In contrast, Sani views their interactions as purely transactional.
As chatbots become more conversational, users face an ethical dilemma.
A survey revealed that about 48% of Americans believe in being polite to artificial intelligence,
while others argue it is inefficient.
Research suggests that politeness can lead to better responses from AI, prompting conversations
about etiquette in our digital interactions.
And in entertainment news, religious movies are making significant waves in Hollywood,
attracting rich investors eager to put millions into faith-based projects.
One such project, House of David, is set to premiere in early 2025, showcasing the tale
of David vs. Goliath in a grand television spectacle.
Christian filmmaker John Irwin leads this movement, aiming to create uplifting stories
for families.
With successes like The Chosen and Sound of Freedom, the industry is shifting, appealing
to a broader audience.
Investors are now backing studios like The Wonder Project, which aspires to produce high-quality,
values-driven content for mainstream viewers.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the entrepreneur and businessman, Elon Musk.
And he said, when something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your
favor.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
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Have an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.