Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, August 20th. You'll be interested
to know. 48 years ago today, in 1977, NASA launched
the Voyager 2 spacecraft from Cape Canaveral,
Florida. This pioneering mission embarked on
a grand tour of the outer planets. providing
humanity with unprecedented images and data of
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Voyager
2's journey expanded our understanding of the
solar system and continues to inspire exploration
beyond our planet. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the weather report. This morning,
it's partly sunny and it feels like 64 degrees,
with 2 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 7 .34, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 5 .58. It looks like we're in for some mostly
cloudy skies today, with rain likely after 10
a .m. and a high near 66. Expect a light breeze
from the east tonight. Rain is likely to continue
with a low around 60 and light winds. For all
you beach runners out there, the first high tide
Wednesday will be at 930, with a low tide at
330. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
67 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather, expect a slight chance
of rain early Thursday. than mostly sunny skies
with a high near 71. Friday and Saturday will
be sunny and warmer, reaching the low 80s. Nights
will be mostly clear, with lows in the upper
50s to mid 60s. A slight chance of rain returns
Sunday afternoon, with mostly sunny skies. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, could rent control make a comeback in Boston?
As the months roll on, a fierce political battle
is brewing, featuring court disputes and a significant
signature gathering push ahead of the 2026 ballot.
Recently, various think tanks and real estate
groups urged the attorney general's office to
block a proposed initiative petition aimed at
reinstating rent control. Meanwhile, supporters
argue that the measure, which seeks to cap rent
increases to either the annual consumer price
index increase, or 5%, is essential to alleviate
the financial strain on tenants. The Attorney
General's review of this contentious measure
is set to conclude by September 3rd. Now onto
sports. In Indianapolis, the future of Colts
quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is uncertain
after the team named Daniel Jones the starting
quarterback. Richardson's agent, Derek Jackson,
expressed disappointment, questioning whether
the decision was predetermined by the signing
of Jones to a one -year contract worth $14 million.
Jackson stated, trust is a big factor, and that
is, at best, questionable right now. referring
to Richardson's previous benching. Despite this,
Richardson emphasized that he holds no hard feelings
about the decision and is focused on personal
growth. Jackson believes Richardson's playmaking
ability remains a valuable asset for the team
in local sports. Last night at Fenway Park, the
Red Sox lost to the Orioles 4 -3 in 11 innings.
Kano earned the win for Baltimore while Whitlock
took the loss. The Orioles scored on a wild pitch
and a homer in the ninth. The Sox managed eight
hits and zero errors with 13 left on base. The
Red Sox record now stands at 68 and 59. It was
a tough extra inning loss for the Sox at home.
Tomorrow night, the Red Sox face the Yankees
in New York for game one of a four -game series.
Lucas Gialido is 8 -2 with a 3 .63 earned run
average, going up against the pitcher who has
yet to be determined. First pitch at 7 .15 at
Yankee Stadium with a comfortable temperature
near 70 degrees expected for this outdoor matchup.
In top news, United Airlines and Delta Airlines
are facing class -action lawsuits for allegedly
charging passengers extra for window seats that
lack actual windows. Filed in federal courts
in San Francisco and Brooklyn, the lawsuits claim
these airlines misled customers by labeling certain
seats as window despite their placement against
blank walls. The complaints impacting over a
million passengers reference Boeing and Airbus.
where obstructions block the view. Plaintiffs
argue that had they known these seats were windowless,
they would not have chosen them or paid extra.
Both lawsuits seek damages and require clearer
disclosures from the airlines. In business news,
Toll Brothers has adjusted its home deliveries
outlook due to ongoing affordability pressures
and economic uncertainty. The home builder announced
it expects to deliver 11 ,200 units in the fiscal
year ending on October 31st, with an average
price per home between $950 ,000 and $960 ,000.
Previously, the guidance ranged from $11 ,200
to $11 ,600. In the fiscal third quarter, Toll
delivered 2 ,959 homes, achieving a record in
home sales. Despite challenges, the luxury segment
remains strong, according to chief executive
Douglas Yearley. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 3 % to about $113 ,000. Ethereum is down
half a percent to just over $4 ,100. And XRP
is down half a percent. to $2 .89. 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. Huckel has
taken a significant step in its nuclear energy
plans. by partnering with the Tennessee Valley
Authority to purchase electricity from a next
-generation nuclear reactor. This agreement marks
the first of its kind for a United States utility.
The reactor, developed by Keros Power in Oak
Ridge, Tennessee, is expected to start supplying
electricity by 2030. This innovative technology
uses molten fluoride salt as a coolant. allowing
for lower operational pressures and reduced costs.
Buca aims to support the deployment of 500 megawatts
of nuclear capacity by 2035, enhancing its carbon
pollution -free energy initiatives. And in entertainment
news, Netflix has released the first trailer
for Edward Berger's Ballad of a Small Player,
featuring Colin Farrell as Lord Doyle, a desperate
gambling addict who spends all his time on the
casino floors of Macau. As he struggles with
his debts, Daoming, a casino employee, attempts
to save him. Meanwhile, Tilda Swinton portrays
a private investigator named Cynthia Blythe,
determined to confront him about his past. This
psychological thriller is based on Lawrence Osborne's
book and is set for theatrical release in the
United States on October 15th. and on the streaming
platform on October 29th. Well, alrighty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American writer and
futurist Alvin Toffler. He said, And that's a
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We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of
Sunny Mornings in Boston.