WEBVTT 00:00:01.620 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.120 --> 00:00:09.099 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.539 --> 00:00:13.660 and it's Wednesday, September 24th. You'll be 00:00:13.660 --> 00:00:20.059 interested to know. 150 years ago, today in 1875, 00:00:21.239 --> 00:00:24.480 two brave mountaineers, Dougal Haston and Doug 00:00:24.480 --> 00:00:27.660 Scott, achieved a remarkable human triumph. by 00:00:27.660 --> 00:00:30.120 becoming the first persons to reach the summit 00:00:30.120 --> 00:00:33.979 of Mount Everest by any of its faces, a milestone 00:00:33.979 --> 00:00:37.259 of exploration, courage, and human ingenuity. 00:00:38.359 --> 00:00:41.200 This inspiring ascent on the southwestern face 00:00:41.200 --> 00:00:44.439 of the world's highest mountain stands as a testament 00:00:44.439 --> 00:00:47.500 to perseverance, teamwork, and the boundless 00:00:47.500 --> 00:00:50.719 spirit of discovery, celebrating human achievement 00:00:50.719 --> 00:00:55.159 in the most majestic of natural arenas. So now 00:00:55.159 --> 00:00:59.159 you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:59.159 --> 00:01:04.599 report. This morning, there's a chance of rain 00:01:04.599 --> 00:01:08.879 showers, and it feels like 67 degrees, with 4 00:01:08.879 --> 00:01:12.359 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place 00:01:12.359 --> 00:01:16.579 at 634, and it will rise again tomorrow at 635. 00:01:17.299 --> 00:01:19.840 It looks like we're in for some cloudy skies 00:01:19.840 --> 00:01:23.040 today, with a chance of rain showers and patchy 00:01:23.040 --> 00:01:26.760 fog, and a high near 69. accompanied by a light 00:01:26.760 --> 00:01:31.980 northeast breeze. Tonight, expect cloudy conditions 00:01:31.980 --> 00:01:34.939 with more rain showers, likely, and a low around 00:01:34.939 --> 00:01:39.299 62, with a gentle east wind. For all you beach 00:01:39.299 --> 00:01:42.040 runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday 00:01:42.040 --> 00:01:45.640 will be just before 730, with a high tide at 00:01:45.640 --> 00:01:50.480 130. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 00:01:50.480 --> 00:01:55.489 65 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:55.489 --> 00:01:59.230 ahead in the weather. Thursday brings rain showers 00:01:59.230 --> 00:02:03.390 and patchy fog with a high near 72, and southeast 00:02:03.390 --> 00:02:06.849 winds around 5 to 9 miles per hour, with periods 00:02:06.849 --> 00:02:10.030 of heavy rain and thunderstorms possible Thursday 00:02:10.030 --> 00:02:14.629 night and lows near 66. Showers remain likely 00:02:14.629 --> 00:02:18.150 Friday with highs near 79 before drying and turning, 00:02:18.449 --> 00:02:22.530 mostly sunny Saturday, with highs near 76. and 00:02:22.530 --> 00:02:25.150 a slight chance of showers into Sunday afternoon, 00:02:25.530 --> 00:02:29.610 with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Bonjour, 00:02:30.009 --> 00:02:32.789 food enthusiasts! 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In local 00:03:07.900 --> 00:03:11.240 news, there are new calls for Boston City Hall 00:03:11.240 --> 00:03:14.419 to closely examine its hiring policies regarding 00:03:14.419 --> 00:03:17.280 background checks, following issues with two 00:03:17.280 --> 00:03:20.990 city workers and their criminal records. The 00:03:20.990 --> 00:03:23.830 Labor Workforce and Economic Development Committee 00:03:23.830 --> 00:03:26.810 held a hearing where the city's chief of people 00:03:26.810 --> 00:03:29.629 officer, Alex Lawrence, addressed the matter. 00:03:30.789 --> 00:03:33.629 Lawrence noted that some positions require interacting 00:03:33.629 --> 00:03:36.810 with vulnerable populations and the public in 00:03:36.810 --> 00:03:39.210 unsupervised settings, which could determine 00:03:39.210 --> 00:03:43.090 the need for criminal background checks. He emphasized 00:03:43.090 --> 00:03:46.490 that a blanket policy for all hires is not feasible 00:03:46.490 --> 00:03:49.370 due to due process rights and potential litigation. 00:03:50.159 --> 00:03:53.080 This discussion arose after the city fired two 00:03:53.080 --> 00:03:55.960 employees over serious criminal record issues. 00:04:01.479 --> 00:04:06.000 Now on to sports. The robot umpires are here. 00:04:07.199 --> 00:04:09.120 Major League Baseball's competition committee 00:04:09.120 --> 00:04:11.719 has approved the introduction of the automated 00:04:11.719 --> 00:04:15.460 ball strike system for the 2026 regular season. 00:04:16.230 --> 00:04:19.170 Each team will begin with two challenges of the 00:04:19.170 --> 00:04:22.769 home plate umpire strike zone. The umpire will 00:04:22.769 --> 00:04:25.569 review the call using a high -tech camera system, 00:04:25.990 --> 00:04:29.250 and that determination will be final. The system 00:04:29.250 --> 00:04:33.930 has been tested in AAA since 2022. The Players 00:04:33.930 --> 00:04:37.449 Association noted that the vote was not unanimous, 00:04:37.769 --> 00:04:41.129 reflecting broad player sentiment. The challenge 00:04:41.129 --> 00:04:43.709 format was preferred over calling every pitch 00:04:43.709 --> 00:04:47.970 using technology. Commissioner Rob Manfred emphasized 00:04:47.970 --> 00:04:51.470 the balance between umpire integrity and correcting 00:04:51.470 --> 00:04:57.089 missed calls in local sports. Last night at Rogers 00:04:57.089 --> 00:05:00.529 Center in Toronto, the Red Sox won over the Blue 00:05:00.529 --> 00:05:04.730 Jays 4 -1. Wilson earned the win, pitching 1 00:05:04.730 --> 00:05:07.949 .1 innings with no runs allowed, while Chapman 00:05:07.949 --> 00:05:11.459 saved the game with a scoreless inning. Carlos 00:05:11.459 --> 00:05:14.439 Narvaez had a two -run double and Nathaniel Lowe 00:05:14.439 --> 00:05:18.319 drove in two runs. The Sox finished with nine 00:05:18.319 --> 00:05:22.500 hits and two errors. The Red Sox record is now 00:05:22.500 --> 00:05:27.699 86 -71. Tonight, the Red Sox face the Blue Jays 00:05:27.699 --> 00:05:31.259 again at Roger Center for game two of this three 00:05:31.259 --> 00:05:35.860 -game series. Garrett Crochet, who is 17 -5 with 00:05:35.860 --> 00:05:39.500 a 2 .69 earned run average, takes the mound for 00:05:39.500 --> 00:05:43.800 the Sox. Mack Scherzer starts for Toronto with 00:05:43.800 --> 00:05:48.399 a record of 5 -4 and a 5 .06 earned run average. 00:05:49.500 --> 00:05:52.579 First pitch is scheduled for 7 -07 in the Domed 00:05:52.579 --> 00:05:58.339 Rogers Center. In top news, American Express 00:05:58.339 --> 00:06:01.500 has transformed its Platinum card into a pocket 00:06:01.500 --> 00:06:05.420 mirror, attracting new fans with exclusive experiences. 00:06:06.680 --> 00:06:09.600 This limited edition Platinum mirror card is 00:06:09.600 --> 00:06:12.699 polished to a reflective finish, redefining the 00:06:12.699 --> 00:06:17.379 essence of a premium credit card. In 2024, American 00:06:17.379 --> 00:06:21.720 Express reached record revenues of $65 .9 billion, 00:06:22.600 --> 00:06:27.560 projected to grow by 8 -10 % in 2025. Despite 00:06:27.560 --> 00:06:32.699 the hefty annual fee of $695, it boasts a remarkable 00:06:32.699 --> 00:06:37.370 98 % retention rate. American Express is not 00:06:37.370 --> 00:06:40.290 just a credit card but an all -access pass for 00:06:40.290 --> 00:06:43.550 various experiences, enhancing its appeal among 00:06:43.550 --> 00:06:50.490 younger generations. In business news, Elon Musk's 00:06:50.490 --> 00:06:53.750 Starlink is planning to offer mobile phone services 00:06:53.750 --> 00:06:56.649 directly to consumers, a move that could add 00:06:56.649 --> 00:06:59.350 competitive pressure on traditional Canadian 00:06:59.350 --> 00:07:03.490 carriers. SpaceX has applied to the U .S. Federal 00:07:03.490 --> 00:07:06.680 Communications Commission to launch a new constellation 00:07:06.680 --> 00:07:10.439 of 15 ,000 low -Earth orbit satellites to provide 00:07:10.439 --> 00:07:13.620 ubiquitous connectivity through mobile satellite 00:07:13.620 --> 00:07:16.600 service inside the United States and wherever 00:07:16.600 --> 00:07:20.220 else it is authorized. Starlink currently offers 00:07:20.220 --> 00:07:22.899 a satellite phone service in Canada through a 00:07:22.899 --> 00:07:25.920 partnership with Rogers Communications and is 00:07:25.920 --> 00:07:28.500 pursuing more arrangements with other telecom 00:07:28.500 --> 00:07:32.209 providers. SpaceX's actions next year during 00:07:32.209 --> 00:07:35.170 the auction of mostly rural spectrum in Canada 00:07:35.170 --> 00:07:38.009 will be a test of its international ambitions. 00:07:39.329 --> 00:07:43.509 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at about 00:07:43.509 --> 00:07:49.810 $112 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged at just under 00:07:49.810 --> 00:07:58.180 $4 ,200. And XRP is unchanged at $2 .82. Moving 00:07:58.180 --> 00:08:02.500 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:02.500 --> 00:08:05.399 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:08:05.399 --> 00:08:08.220 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:08.220 --> 00:08:12.540 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:12.540 --> 00:08:16.060 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:08:16.060 --> 00:08:19.480 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:19.480 --> 00:08:23.000 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:23.000 --> 00:08:26.339 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:26.339 --> 00:08:30.399 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:30.399 --> 00:08:34.620 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:34.980 --> 00:08:38.700 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:38.700 --> 00:08:43.240 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now 00:08:43.240 --> 00:08:48.620 back to the show. Let's talk science. Scientists 00:08:48.620 --> 00:08:51.000 believe they have found a groundbreaking new 00:08:51.000 --> 00:08:55.759 energy source that is virtually unlimited. Plastic 00:08:55.759 --> 00:08:58.340 is littering the planet. and scientists are trying 00:08:58.340 --> 00:09:01.360 to convert it back into usable fuel by heating 00:09:01.360 --> 00:09:05.440 it to very high temperatures. A new method discovered 00:09:05.440 --> 00:09:08.419 by researchers at Yale University could boost 00:09:08.419 --> 00:09:13.320 production of pyrolysis oil without costly catalysts. 00:09:13.659 --> 00:09:16.379 This innovative technique uses a three -section, 00:09:16.620 --> 00:09:19.899 3D -printed carbon column reactor to enhance 00:09:19.899 --> 00:09:23.480 the yield. While scaling up poses challenges, 00:09:23.980 --> 00:09:26.259 scientists hope this can alleviate the plastic 00:09:26.259 --> 00:09:29.460 crisis and less in reliance on fossil fuels. 00:09:30.940 --> 00:09:33.879 For now, the best plastic is still one that is 00:09:33.879 --> 00:09:41.240 never made. And in entertainment news, a preemption 00:09:41.240 --> 00:09:45.139 means that Jimmy Kimmel Live will remain unavailable 00:09:45.139 --> 00:09:48.100 for some of the United States, despite its return 00:09:48.100 --> 00:09:52.059 after a nearly week -long suspension. Jimmy Kimmel 00:09:52.059 --> 00:09:55.480 may be returning to ABC, but his show will remain 00:09:55.480 --> 00:09:59.200 dark in many areas, as Sinclair Broadcast Group 00:09:59.200 --> 00:10:04.120 and Nextar have decided to preempt it. Last night, 00:10:04.539 --> 00:10:07.320 Sinclair will be preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live 00:10:07.320 --> 00:10:11.340 across ABC affiliate stations and replacing it 00:10:11.340 --> 00:10:15.210 with news programming. Nextar added, We stand 00:10:15.210 --> 00:10:18.009 by that decision pending assurance that all parties 00:10:18.009 --> 00:10:20.669 are committed to fostering an environment of 00:10:20.669 --> 00:10:25.289 respectful, constructive dialogue. Well, alrighty 00:10:25.289 --> 00:10:29.309 folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And 00:10:29.309 --> 00:10:32.289 today, our quote comes from the British explorer 00:10:32.289 --> 00:10:36.330 and mountaineer, George Mallory. And he said, 00:10:37.350 --> 00:10:45.750 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:10:45.750 --> 00:10:49.490 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:10:49.490 --> 00:10:52.889 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:10:52.889 --> 00:10:56.450 the weather reports. Have an amazing day, my 00:10:56.450 --> 00:10:59.129 good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:10:59.129 --> 00:11:01.409 episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.