Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, September 18th. You'll be
interested to know. 232 years ago, today in 1793,
President George Washington laid the cornerstone
of the United States Capitol building in Washington,
D .C., marking a foundational moment in democratic
governance. and a celebration of human aspiration
and unity. This inspiring act, by laying the
first stone of what would become the seat of
the legislative branch, symbolizes the enduring
human achievement of building institutions for
freedom, progress, and collective decision -making,
and continues to stand as a beacon of civic purpose.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, there's a chance of rain
showers, and it feels like 64 degrees, with 4
mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 6 .45, and it will rise again tomorrow at
6 .28. It looks like we're in for a chance of
rain showers early, but it should turn partly
sunny later, with a high near 70 gate and a light
northeast breeze. Tonight. expect mostly clear
skies with a low around 61 and a gentle southwest
wind. For all you beach runners out there, the
first high tide Thursday will be at 930, with
the low tide at 315. The nearshore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 66 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect sunny skies
on Friday. with a high near 78 and a northwest
wind at 6 to 9 miles per hour. Friday night will
be mostly clear with a low around 51 and a north
wind around 8 miles per hour. Saturday stays
sunny with a high near 67 and a northeast wind
around 6 miles per hour. Saturday night remains
mostly clear with a low around 48 and a south
wind at 2 to 6 miles per hour. Sunday brings
sunny weather with a high near 70 and a south
wind at 2 to 9 miles per hour. Sunday night will
be partly cloudy with a low around 53 and a south
wind at 3 to 9 miles per hour. Monday continues
mostly sunny with a high near 77 and a south
wind at 3 to 9 miles per hour. Monday night will
be mostly clear with a low around 59. and a southwest
wind at five to nine miles per hour. 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
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grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through
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day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, officials are sparring over skyscrapers
in downtown Boston. Boston there, Michelle Wu
stated, it's where height makes some sense. While
Rishi Shukla from the Downtown Boston Neighborhood
Association countered, gambling away the future
of Downtown Boston is irresponsible. A zoning
proposal titled Plan Downtown is set for a vote
this week aimed at addressing Boston's housing
crisis. Wood emphasized the need for a framework
to unlock investment and convert areas into more
residential neighborhoods. Predics worry that
upward development could dampen Boston's historic
charm, with City Councilor Ed Flynn noting, Boston
is a unique city. Supporters argue that if there
can be no height in downtown, where can there
be height? The Planning Department Board of Directors
will meet Thursday at 3 .30 in the afternoon.
Now onto sports. The Cubs secure their first
trip to postseason since 2020. After clinching
the National League Central title with an 8 -4
victory over the Pirates, the Cubs celebrated
their achievement. Manager Craig Cancel emphasized
the importance of acknowledging this milestone.
Players embraced the moment with champagne flowing
and excitement filling the clubhouse. Nico Horner
remarked on the significance of celebrating after
a full season. The Cubs scored four runs in the
first inning, including back -to -back home runs
by Ian Hap and Moises Valesturas. With ten games
left, the Cubs continue their quest for a fourth
World Series title. And tonight on Thursday Night
Football, Miami is at Buffalo on Amazon Prime
Video. The Bills are favored by 11 .5, with the
over -under set at 50 .5. Kickoff is at 8 .15
Eastern, 5 .15 Pacific, in local sports. Last
night at Fenway Park, the Red Sox beat the Athletics
5 -4 in 10 innings. Curtis Murphy earned the
win with one inning pitched, no runs, and one
strikeout. Nick Sogard delivered the walk -off
RBI while Nate Eaton scored the winning run.
The Red Sox had 10 hits, committed zero errors,
and left 13 runners on base. The Red Sox record
is now 83 -69. This afternoon, the Red Sox clash
with the Athletics again at Fenway for the final
game of this three -game series. Brian Baio is
11 and 7, with a 3 .25 earned run average facing
J .T. Ginn, who is 3 and 6 with a 4 .69. First
pitch is at 135 under sunny skies and a comfortable
71 degrees. In top news, citizen scientists discovered
a ghost ship that had eluded historians for nearly
140 years. lying at the bottom of Lake Michigan.
The Wisconsin Underwater Archaeological Association
announced that the F .J. King, a ship missing
since 1886, was found by a team led by Brendan
Valot. Using a remotely operated vehicle and
sonar, the team located the 144 -foot schooner
off Bailey's Harbor, Wisconsin. Valot expressed
disbelief at the swift discovery. noting it had
been a long shot. The ship sank during a storm,
and its crew was rescued by a passing vessel.
In business news In London, hundreds of high
-end sport utility vehicles usually roll off
Jaguar Land Rover's production lines every day.
This month, they have fallen silent due to a
major cyber attack. The breach prompted the company
to power down its operations, which could cost
tens of millions of dollars and threaten numerous
jobs. Jack Orland Rover is now racing to restart
its systems with the help of cybersecurity experts.
The process will take time and has extended the
shutdown to September 24th. The hack has compromised
some data, though initial reports indicated no
stolen customer information. The company is working
with the United Kingdom's National Cyber Security
Center to investigate the hack. Members of Parliament
are urging the Treasury to support the supply
chain. This situation arrives as the company
faces challenges from increased tariffs and declining
profits. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1
% to about $118 ,000. Ethereum is up 3 % to just
over $4 ,600. And HexRP is up 3 % to $3 .10.
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 science. This overlooked
workout is key to aging better. Scientists say
power, or your ability to move quickly, is one
of the first fitness skills to fade with age.
You might feel strong, but if everyday movements
feel slower, there's a reason. As we age, we
lose our ability to move quickly. This aspect
of health is called power, the capacity to generate
force fast. Power training can protect your mobility,
independence, and strength as you age. A 2007
study found high -velocity resistance training
was more effective than traditional strength
training for older adults. You do not need to
be an athlete to train for power, as it can make
daily activities feel easier. Ben Stiller will
star in a new Apple TV Plus limited series after
stepping back from directing Severance. After
the success of Severance, Stiller has signed
on to act in a rare role. He will star alongside
Jessica Chastain in an eight -part limited series
called The Off Weeks. The series follows a writing
professor, played by Stiller, going through a
messy divorce while engaging in a romance with
the mysterious Stella West, portrayed by Chastain.
Chastain will premiere her first Apple TV Plus
project, The Savant, on September 26. Stiller
has also created a documentary feature about
his parents, titled Stiller and Mera, Nothing
is Lost, arriving in October. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American historian
and author, Barbara Touchman. And she said, And
that's a wrap for this morning. You can check
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captivating aerial 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.