Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, September 24th. You'll be
interested to know. 150 years ago, today in 1875,
two brave mountaineers, Dougal Haston and Doug
Scott, achieved a remarkable human triumph. by
becoming the first persons to reach the summit
of Mount Everest by any of its faces, a milestone
of exploration, courage, and human ingenuity.
This inspiring ascent on the southwestern face
of the world's highest mountain stands as a testament
to perseverance, teamwork, and the boundless
spirit of discovery, celebrating human achievement
in the most majestic of natural arenas. 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 67 degrees, with 4
mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 634, and it will rise again tomorrow at 635.
It looks like we're in for some cloudy skies
today, with a chance of rain showers and patchy
fog, and a high near 69. accompanied by a light
northeast breeze. Tonight, expect cloudy conditions
with more rain showers, likely, and a low around
62, with a gentle east wind. For all you beach
runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday
will be just before 730, with a high tide at
130. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
65 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Thursday brings rain showers
and patchy fog with a high near 72, and southeast
winds around 5 to 9 miles per hour, with periods
of heavy rain and thunderstorms possible Thursday
night and lows near 66. Showers remain likely
Friday with highs near 79 before drying and turning,
mostly sunny Saturday, with highs near 76. and
a slight chance of showers into Sunday afternoon,
with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Bonjour,
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, there are new calls for Boston City Hall
to closely examine its hiring policies regarding
background checks, following issues with two
city workers and their criminal records. The
Labor Workforce and Economic Development Committee
held a hearing where the city's chief of people
officer, Alex Lawrence, addressed the matter.
Lawrence noted that some positions require interacting
with vulnerable populations and the public in
unsupervised settings, which could determine
the need for criminal background checks. He emphasized
that a blanket policy for all hires is not feasible
due to due process rights and potential litigation.
This discussion arose after the city fired two
employees over serious criminal record issues.
Now on to sports. The robot umpires are here.
Major League Baseball's competition committee
has approved the introduction of the automated
ball strike system for the 2026 regular season.
Each team will begin with two challenges of the
home plate umpire strike zone. The umpire will
review the call using a high -tech camera system,
and that determination will be final. The system
has been tested in AAA since 2022. The Players
Association noted that the vote was not unanimous,
reflecting broad player sentiment. The challenge
format was preferred over calling every pitch
using technology. Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized
the balance between umpire integrity and correcting
missed calls in local sports. Last night at Rogers
Center in Toronto, the Red Sox won over the Blue
Jays 4 -1. Wilson earned the win, pitching 1
.1 innings with no runs allowed, while Chapman
saved the game with a scoreless inning. Carlos
Narvaez had a two -run double and Nathaniel Lowe
drove in two runs. The Sox finished with nine
hits and two errors. The Red Sox record is now
86 -71. Tonight, the Red Sox face the Blue Jays
again at Roger Center for game two of this three
-game series. Garrett Crochet, who is 17 -5 with
a 2 .69 earned run average, takes the mound for
the Sox. Mack Scherzer starts for Toronto with
a record of 5 -4 and a 5 .06 earned run average.
First pitch is scheduled for 7 -07 in the Domed
Rogers Center. In top news, American Express
has transformed its Platinum card into a pocket
mirror, attracting new fans with exclusive experiences.
This limited edition Platinum mirror card is
polished to a reflective finish, redefining the
essence of a premium credit card. In 2024, American
Express reached record revenues of $65 .9 billion,
projected to grow by 8 -10 % in 2025. Despite
the hefty annual fee of $695, it boasts a remarkable
98 % retention rate. American Express is not
just a credit card but an all -access pass for
various experiences, enhancing its appeal among
younger generations. In business news, Elon Musk's
Starlink is planning to offer mobile phone services
directly to consumers, a move that could add
competitive pressure on traditional Canadian
carriers. SpaceX has applied to the U .S. Federal
Communications Commission to launch a new constellation
of 15 ,000 low -Earth orbit satellites to provide
ubiquitous connectivity through mobile satellite
service inside the United States and wherever
else it is authorized. Starlink currently offers
a satellite phone service in Canada through a
partnership with Rogers Communications and is
pursuing more arrangements with other telecom
providers. SpaceX's actions next year during
the auction of mostly rural spectrum in Canada
will be a test of its international ambitions.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at about
$112 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged at just under
$4 ,200. And XRP is unchanged at $2 .82. 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. Scientists
believe they have found a groundbreaking new
energy source that is virtually unlimited. Plastic
is littering the planet. and scientists are trying
to convert it back into usable fuel by heating
it to very high temperatures. A new method discovered
by researchers at Yale University could boost
production of pyrolysis oil without costly catalysts.
This innovative technique uses a three -section,
3D -printed carbon column reactor to enhance
the yield. While scaling up poses challenges,
scientists hope this can alleviate the plastic
crisis and less in reliance on fossil fuels.
For now, the best plastic is still one that is
never made. And in entertainment news, a preemption
means that Jimmy Kimmel Live will remain unavailable
for some of the United States, despite its return
after a nearly week -long suspension. Jimmy Kimmel
may be returning to ABC, but his show will remain
dark in many areas, as Sinclair Broadcast Group
and Nextar have decided to preempt it. Last night,
Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live
across ABC affiliate stations and replacing it
with news programming. Nextar added, We stand
by that decision pending assurance that all parties
are committed to fostering an environment of
respectful, constructive dialogue. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the British explorer
and mountaineer, George Mallory. And he said,
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 day, my
good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.