Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, October 24th.
You'll be interested to know.
21 years ago, today, in 2003.
The Concorde, a supersonic passenger aircraft, concluded its final journey with British Airways,
marking the end of an iconic era in aviation.
This historic event followed Air France's cessation of supersonic flights earlier in
the year, highlighting the end of commercial supersonic travel.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report.
This morning it's sunny and feels like 38 degrees with 13 mph wind.
The sunset will take place at 547 and it will rise again tomorrow at 709.
It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a high near 60 and a gentle northwest breeze.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low around 46 and light winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Thursday will be at 1130 with a high
tide at 545.
The nearshore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 59 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect mostly sunny skies Saturday and Sunday with highs
near 65 and 55 respectively.
Nights will be clear, cooling to the low 40s and mid 30s.
Tuesday enjoy mostly sunny weather again with a high near 63.
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In local news, a drone accident injured two people during the Boston Celtics watch party
at City Hall Plaza.
A man suffered severe bleeding from his right hand while a woman complained of pain in her
head, neck and left shoulder requiring hospitalization.
The drone operator, an employee of CNN, was photographing the event when he flew the drone
too close to two trees, causing it to crash into a light pole and fall onto the attendees.
Police retrieved the damaged drone and returned it to the CNN vice president of tech operations
on site.
Now on to sports.
The Los Angeles Dodgers face the New York Yankees tomorrow night in Game 1 of the World
Series.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Shohei Otani will not pitch in the final games, though
he left a slight possibility for Otani to pitch in some special circumstance.
Otani has excelled as a designated hitter this season with 54 homers and 130 runs batted
in, but his pitching remains uncertain for the 2024 World Series.
On Thursday night football, the Los Angeles Rams at 2 and 4 host the Minnesota Vikings,
who are 5 and 1 at SoFi Stadium.
Rams head coach Sean McVeigh faces his former assistant, Kevin O'Connell, now leading
the Vikings with Sam Darnold at quarterback.
Cooper Cup returns from injury, aiming to exploit Minnesota's poorest past defense.
With the Rams offense struggling, oddsmakers favor the Vikings with an over-under set at
49.
In local sports.
Tonight, the Celtics face the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.
Mason Tatum is on fire, averaging 37 points per game.
With Chris Stubbs porzing us out, Boston is still favored by 13.5 points.
Meanwhile, the Bruins, sitting at 3-3-1, take on the Dallas Stars, who are 5 and 2 at TD
Garden.
Keep an eye on David Pastrnak, who has already racked up four goals and two assists.
And top news.
A world without passwords may soon be a reality, thanks to passkeys.
Apple has identified that 249 of My Passwords require attention due to reuse and data breaches.
The Fido Alliance, which includes major companies like Amazon, Apple, and Google, has been developing
passkeys to enhance security and ease of use.
These passkeys consist of two encrypted files that eliminate the need for traditional passwords.
Users can log in with a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN, making the process
swift and secure.
While passwords may linger, their relevance is fading as more platforms adopt passkeys.
In business news.
Ernst & Young, known as EY, recently faced backlash after firing dozens of employees
for cheating during its Ignite Learning Week in May.
Employees were expected to take online courses for professional development, but those who
attended multiple courses simultaneously were let go.
This decision shocked many, as the culture at EY promotes multitasking, with some staff
even taking two client calls at once.
The average salary at EY in New York City is over $100,000, with an additional annual
bonus of $10,000.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $67,400.
Ethereum is just under $2,600.
And Goatseas Maximus, which is turning the crypto market on its head, is nearing $0.75.
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.
Public 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 science.
A recent clinical trial by Science Corporation has shown promising results for a retina implant
designed to improve vision in individuals with severe vision loss.
The implant has allowed legally blind participants to read text and recognize playing cards.
Dr. Frank Holes, the trial's scientific coordinator, hailed the findings as a milestone
for treating age-related macular degeneration, which affects 20 million people in the United
States.
The setup includes an implant, a camera on glasses, and a pocket computer.
Participants showed significant improvements in visual acuity, with results suggesting
a potential shift from 20-320 vision to 20-200.
And in entertainment news, Lionsgate's Losing Streak raises questions about the future of
mid-budget films amid a series of disappointing box office performances.
Eli Roth's video game adaptation, Borderlands, is expected to lead to a $30 million write
down.
From early August to mid-October, seven films, including The Killer's Game and Megalopolis,
struggle to attract audiences, collectively earning only a fraction of their budgets.
Despite a strong lineup last year, including John Wickford's shares have fallen over
30%.
Upcoming releases may offer hope for a rebound, yet the entire industry faces significant
economic challenges.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the Jamaican musician and cultural icon, Bob Marley.
And he said,
And that's a wrap for this morning.
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Had an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.