Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, September 17th. You'll be
interested to know. 116 years ago, today in 1899,
the first Howard flight of the North American
X -15 rocket plane took place at Edwards Air
Force Base in California. marking a triumphant
leap in human aerospace achievement. This inspiring
milestone, celebrated as a bold stride in aviation
and space exploration, showcases the power of
human ingenuity, perseverance, and the quest
to soar beyond our earthly bounds. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the weather report.
This morning, it's mostly cloudy and it feels
like 59 degrees, with two mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 647, and it will
rise again tomorrow at 627. It looks like we're
in for some partly sunny weather today, with
a high near 71 and a light northeast breeze at
about 8. Tonight, there's a chance of rain showers
after APECAM, mostly cloudy skies, a low around
60 in light winds. For all you beach runners
out there, the first high tide Wednesday will
be just before 830 with the low tide at 215.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 66 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather, expect a chance of rain showers before
noon on Thursday with partly sunny skies. and
a high near 77. Thursday night will be mostly
clear with a low around 61. Friday brings sunny
weather with a high near 78 and a northwest wind.
Friday night will be mostly clear with a low
around 51. Saturday is sunny with a high near
66 and a northeast wind. Saturday night will
be mostly clear with a low around 48. Sunday
remains sunny with a high near 72 and a south
wind. Sunday night will be partly cloudy with
a low around 53. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, Sagamore
Bridge is undergoing a regular inspection as
it reaches its 90th year of service. alongside
the Bourne Bridge, which connects Cape Cod to
the rest of Massachusetts. While the replacement
project is in progress, completion remains a
few years away. Residents express mixed feelings
with one stating, it's time for a new bridge,
while another feels safe despite the rough ride.
Lisa Pawanski, from the Massachusetts Department
of Transportation, assures that the bridges are
safe, but nearing the end of their useful lives.
The stake has secured $2 .3 billion for rebuilding
the Sagamore Bridge, with funding for the Bourne
Bridge still uncertain. Construction is anticipated
to begin within the next two years. Now on to
sports. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVeigh
suffered an injury during his team's victory
over the Tennessee Titans. He tore his plantar
fascia while coaching from the sideline in the
Rams 33 -19 win on Sunday in Nashville. McFay
revealed this on his Coach McFay show yesterday.
The injury does allow for quicker healing, according
to him. At 39, McFay remains the youngest coach
in NFL history who win a Super Bowl. His career
record stands at 90 wins and 57 losses. He is
now preparing for a high -stakes game against
the Philadelphia Eagles in local sports. Last
night at Fenway Park, the Red Sox lost to the
Athletics 2 -1. Brett Harris delivered the go
-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning for the
Athletics. The Red Sox starter Weissert took
the loss while Harris earned the save. Boston
finished with eight hits, zero errors. and left
nine runners on base. The Red Sox record stands
at 82 -69 after game one of three in the series.
Tonight, the Sox clash with the Athletics again
at Fenway Park in Boston for game two of this
three -game series. Lucas Gialito is 10 -4 with
a 3 .31 earned run average, facing Mason Barnett,
who is 1 -1 with an 8 .53. First pitch is scheduled
for 645, under mostly clear skies with a temperature
near 67 degrees. In top news, you can get a flu
shot too early and there is a sweet spot for
the biggest impact and level of protection. Doctors
say that timing is important and it is best to
aim for a specific window this fall. Right now
is generally considered too early for a flu shot.
as the protection may wane before the season
ends. Most Americans under the age of 65 will
receive a trevalent vaccine, while those 65 and
older should get a quadrivalent vaccine. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention usually
recommends getting vaccinated by Halloween for
optimal protection. In business news, Cathie
Wood has sold $10 ,800 ,000 of popular artificial
intelligence stock. Chief of ARK Investment Management
frequently adjusts her top positions, adding
to a holding when the stock falls and selling
when it rises. This strategy has paid off in
the recent market boom, with her funds riding
the wave of high -growth stocks. Most recently,
Wood has been cashing out of Tempus AI to lock
-in gains. Despite a volatile year, the ARK Innovation
Exchange Traded Fund is up more than 40 % year
-to -date. Wood's investment strategy focuses
on emerging high -tech companies, including artificial
intelligence and blockchain technology. Over
the past 10 years, the ARK Innovation Exchange
Traded Fund has wiped out $7 billion in investor
wealth. Still, Wood has been optimistic about
the market, dismissing recession predictions.
Recently, Wood's ARK funds trimmed her stake
in Tempus AI, selling shares for five consecutive
trading days. Tempus has surged 158 % year -to
-date, aided by strong earnings and a positive
outlook. Despite the trim, Tempus AI remains
one of ARK's largest stakes, ranking as the fifth
-biggest holding. Wood police healthcare is the
most underappreciated application of artificial
intelligence. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 1 % to about $116 ,000. Ethereum is down 1
% to just over $4 ,500. And XRP is up half a
percent to $3 .01. 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. Do former Google DeepMind researchers
have secured $5 million in seed funding for their
new company, HiVerge, which aims to democratize
access to advanced algorithms? The funding round
was led by Flying Fish Ventures, with participation
from ARIN Innovation Capital and Alpha Intelligence
Capital. HiveVirge's platform, called Hive, uses
artificial intelligence to generate and test
novel algorithms for vital business processes.
While large companies develop bespoke algorithms,
smaller firms have relied on off -the -shelf
software. The Hive system promises to discover
superior algorithms that human data scientists
might overlook. Hiverge plans to expand its team
and make its technology accessible through cloud
marketplaces. And in entertainment news. In Good
Fortune, Keanu Reeves plays an angel named Gabriel,
who oversteps his duties to help a struggling
gig economy worker named Arge. played by Aziz
Ansari in his feature directing debut. This film
offers a fun homage to late 20th century high
-concept movies, exploring themes of wealth and
success, while also addressing the struggles
of those in the working class. The story takes
unexpected turns, showcasing a comedic critique
of contemporary capitalism, as Gabriel learns
about life from Arj and his experiences. Despite
its predictable plot, Good Fortune surprises
with its heartfelt moments and relatable commentary
on modern life. Well, alrighty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American author and humorist,
Mark Twain. And he said, And that's a wrap for
this morning. You can check out our Instagram,
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videos with local news and the weather reports.
Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see
you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Boston.