Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Tuesday, October 22nd.
You'll be interested to know.
62 years ago, today, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy addressed Americans regarding the
Cuban Missile Crisis, announcing a naval blockade to halt additional missile deliveries to the
island nation situated 90 miles off the coast of the United States.
This tense confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union marked a pivotal moment
in the Cold War.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report.
This morning it's sunny and feels like 60 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 5.50 and it will rise again tomorrow at 7.07.
It looks like we're in for a sunny Tuesday with temperatures climbing to around 70, accompanied
by a light northeast breeze.
Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low of 53 and very light winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be just before 9.30
with a high tide just after 3.30.
The nearshore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 60 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect sunny days with highs ranging from the low 50s to
mid 70s and mostly clear nights with lows around 40 to the low 50s.
Light winds will shift from the south to the northwest throughout the week.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
for culinary delights.
Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5.
So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you.
In local news, Grammy-winning Colombian superstar Shakira is set to bring her world tour to
Boston next year.
Originally planned to kick off next month, the tour has been postponed to accommodate
larger venues due to overwhelming ticket demand.
The tour supports her new album, which marks her first studio release in seven years.
The Boston show will take place at Fenway Park on May 29.
Fans can register for presale on Shakira.com until October 22, with presale starting on
October 24.
Now on to sports.
On our Monday night football doubleheader, the Baltimore Ravens, now 5-2, rallied from
an early 10-point deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 41-31.
Lamar Jackson dazzled with five touchdowns while Derek Henry rushed for 169 yards.
Despite Baker Mayfield's three touchdowns, Tampa's hopes dimmed with injuries to Mike
Evans and Chris Godwin.
The Ravens' dominant ground game continues to impress, amassing 243 rushing yards.
In Game 2 in Glendale, the Arizona Cardinals, now 3-4, edged out the Chargers, sitting at
3-3, 17-15 victory.
Kyler Murray dazzled with a spectacular 44-yard touchdown run, while James Connors' bruising
33-yard carry set up Chad Raeland's game-winning 32-yard field goal.
Despite Cameron Dicker's impressive five field goals, including a franchise-tying 59-yarder,
the Chargers couldn't find the end zone.
In local sports, the Celtics are gearing up for an exciting matchup tonight against the
New York Knicks at TD Garden.
Despite missing Kristaps Porzingis, Boston is favored by five and a half points, while
the Knicks will be without key players Kevin McCullar Jr. and Precious Achiuwa.
With Boston's strong home advantage, fans are eager for a thrilling start to the season.
Meanwhile, the Bruins, boasting a record of 3-2-1, are set to clash with the Nashville
Predators, who are still searching for their first win at 0-5.
The game is set to take place at Breachstone Arena.
David Pastrnack has been on fire, contributing four goals and two assists to the Bruins'
efforts.
In top news, a surge of interest in an anabolic steroid called Trenbolone is captivating Gen Z,
particularly through social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Teenagers joke about taking Tren to enhance their gym performance, associating it with
rapid muscle growth and a social media-friendly physique.
Despite Trenbolone's reputation as the god of all steroids, its risks, including neurotoxicity
and severe psychological effects, are often overlooked.
Experts emphasize the dangers, particularly for young users, urging open discussions about
the truth behind Trenbolone's alluring consequences to combat its growing acceptance among teens.
In business news, Starbucks has transformed into a teen emporium, attracting young customers
with sugary drinks and a social atmosphere.
In Brooklyn, kids frequent the chain for colorful beverages like the strawberry Acai lemonade
or Refresher, which contains the same amount of sugar as a Butterfinger.
The company now targets Gen Z, with cold drinks making up about 70% of beverage sales.
While Starbucks claims it does not market to children, health experts express concern
over caffeine and sugar consumption among teens.
Amid competition from other beverage options, the chain continues to innovate, aiming to
balance adult preferences with youthful trends.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $67,400.
Ethereum is just over $2,600.
And Solana is $167.
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.
Apple's CarPlay, once a groundbreaking feature, is now at a crossroads.
Launched in 2014, it replaced the iPod out feature and allowed users to connect their
smartphones seamlessly to their vehicles.
While CarPlay remains popular, with up to 35% of new car buyers considering it, its future
is uncertain, especially following the demise of Apple's ambitious car project.
The next-generation CarPlay, showcased in 2022, has yet to launch and faces hesitation from
automakers.
Meanwhile, Google's Android Automotive poses a significant challenge.
With no clear revenue benefits, Apple may hesitate to invest in CarPlay's development.
And in entertainment news, Tom Holland is set to star in Christopher Nolan's latest
film, joining Matt Damon in this top-secret project, which Universal Pictures will release
on July 17, 2026.
While plot details remain undisclosed, sources indicate it is not set in present day, leaving
its timeline ambiguous.
Nolan, who wrote the script and is directing, is producing alongside his wife, Emma Thomas.
This collaboration marks a reunion with Universal following the success of Oppenheimer, which
grossed nearly $1 billion globally.
Holland will balance this project with Spider-Man 4 and possibly Avengers Doomsday.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the Polish physicist and chemist, Marie Curie.
And she said,
Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.
Now is the time to understand more so that we may fear less.
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.