Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, August 15th. You'll be interested
to know, 78 years ago today in 1947, India joyously
celebrated its hard -earned independence from
British rule, marking the birth of a free and
sovereign nation. This monumental achievement
was the culmination of a relentless, non -violent
struggle led by visionary leaders like Mahatma
Gandhi, who inspired millions with their unwavering
commitment to justice and equality. On this historic
day, the first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru,
hoisted the national flag above the Lahori Gate
of the Red Fort in Delhi, symbolizing the dawn
of a new era. So now you know. And now it's time
for the weather report. This morning it's mostly
sunny and it feels like 71 degrees with 7 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
7 .42 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 .53.
It looks like we're in for a delightful sunny
Friday with temperatures reaching up to 78. and
a gentle northeast breeze tonight expect mostly
clear skies with a low of 64 and light winds
for all you beach runners out there the first
low tide friday will be just before 10 30 with
a high tide just after 4 30. the near shore buoy
at cape cod bay reads 73 degrees for the water
temperature looking ahead in the weather Expect
mostly sunny skies on Saturday with a high near
83 and light south winds. Saturday night will
be mostly clear with a low around 68. On Sunday,
there's a slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon, then a chance of thunderstorms with
a high near 90. Sunday night brings a chance
of showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy
skies and a low around 64. Monday will be mostly
sunny again, with a high near 73, and Monday
night will be mostly clear, with a low around
57. Tuesday stays mostly sunny, with a high near
75, and Tuesday night will be partly cloudy,
with a low around 60. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny Morning sent you. In local news, the MBTA
is gearing up for a significant challenge as
the fifth match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches,
taking place in Foxborough on June 7th. Over
seven match days, the MBTA will transport approximately
20 ,000 fans to Gillette Stadium, now referred
to as Boston Stadium for the tournament. With
the matches overlapping with the end of the Boston
school year and high summer traffic, the MBTA
is working diligently to manage this monumental
task, which will involve special event tickets
and enhanced infrastructure to accommodate the
influx of international fans and ensure a smooth
travel experience. Now on to sports. The Los
Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic
and Paralympic Games has made history by becoming
the first to sell naming rights for sports venues.
This groundbreaking decision opens up new revenue
streams ahead of the Games, which are less than
three years away. Notable agreements include
Honda securing naming rights for the volleyball
venue in Anaheim and Comcast for the squash arena.
L .A. 28 chairperson Casey Wasserman stated,
Today's historic announcement delivers on that
promise, aiming for a fully privately funded
event. The Olympics will take place from July
14th to July 30th, 2028. In local sports, the
Red Sox were off last night, and tonight they
face the Marlins at Fenway Park for Game 1 of
a three -game series. Lucas Giolito, with an
8 -2 record and a 3 .77 earned run average, squares
off against Sandy Alcantara, who is 6 -11 with
a 6 .55. First pitch is at 7 -10 under clear
skies and a comfortable 70 degrees in Boston.
In top news, Warren Buffett is set to reveal
his secret $5 billion investment in an industrial
stock. following Berkshire Hathaway's filing
after the market closes. As the market opens,
frenzied buying could lead to missed opportunities.
Analysis shows that Buffett has strategically
invested in the commercial, industrial, and other
category, which surged by $4 .8 billion over
the past two quarters. Many are speculating that
Caterpillar is the target. given its solid fundamentals
and position in the booming infrastructure sector.
Investors are advised to consider buying caterpillar
shares or industrial exchange -traded funds as
a way to capitalize on this potential gain. In
business news, electric truck maker Rivian is
reporting a loss of $100 million in potential
revenue due to relaxed fuel economy rules in
the United States. Following the rollback under
the Trump administration, the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration ceased issuing
necessary paperwork for compliance credits, impacting
electric vehicle manufacturers. Rivian's director
of public policy highlighted that the company
cannot finalize regulatory credit deals, which
previously accounted for 6 .5 % of its total
revenue in the first half of the year. Meanwhile,
Tesla reported a significant decrease in expected
revenue from credit sales, emphasizing the industry's
challenging landscape. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 2 % for the week to $119 ,000. Ethereum
is up 0 .5 % to just over $4 ,600. And XRP is
down 0 .5 % to $3 .12. 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 groundbreaking development
for the shipping industry, Danish maritime pilots
can now remotely guide vessels from shore. marking
a significant evolution in shipping technology.
Juergen Andersen, a seasoned pilot, recently
traded a precarious boat commute for a control
room on a houseboat, overseeing the Vent Amerisk
via Videolink. This innovative system, developed
by navigation data firm Danelec, allows pilots
to access vital data directly from ships. While
proponents emphasize safety and efficiency, some
pilots express skepticism about automation's
impact on their profession. However, DanPilot
aims to expand remote pilotage by the year 2026,
ensuring the role of pilots remains vital. And
in entertainment news, Hulu, one of the earliest
and largest streaming services, will soon undergo
a significant change. The second oldest streaming
platform, after Netflix, will merge its app into
the Disney Plus app next year, as announced by
Disney's CEO. Launched in 2008, Hulu's ownership
has shifted over time, culminating in Disney's
full acquisition earlier this year from Comcast.
This transition reflects the ongoing evolution
of television away from traditional cable. With
a combined total of 183 million subscribers for
Disney and Hulu, The streaming landscape continues
to shift, raising costs for viewers as competition
intensifies. Well, alrighty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American writer and philosopher,
Henry David Thoreau. And he said, Things do not
change, we change. And that's a wrap for this
morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube,
and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
with local news and the weather reports. Have
an amazing weekend, my good friends. We'll see
you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Boston.