Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, September 25th. You'll be
interested to know. 175 years ago, today in 1890,
the United States Congress established Sequoia
National Park, a landmark act of conservation
preserving the majestic giant sequoia trees.
including the General Sherman Tree, the largest
tree on Earth, symbolizing human dedication to
protecting natural wonders for future generations.
This event celebrates human achievement and environmental
stewardship, inspiring us with its vision of
safeguarding beauty and biodiversity, and reminding
us that thoughtful action can preserve our planet's
treasures for centuries to come. So now you know.
And now. It's time for the weather report. This
morning, rain showers are likely, and it feels
like 65 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 6 .33, and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .36. It looks like we're
in for some rain showers and patchy fog before
11 a .m., then more patchy fog, with thunderstorms
likely throughout the day. under cloudy skies
and a high near 72, with a gentle southeast breeze.
Tonight, expect continued patchy fog and showers,
with a low around 67 and a light south wind.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
low tide Thursday will be at 8, with a high tide
at 215, the nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay. reads
65 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather, Friday starts with a chance
of rain showers and patchy fog before 3 p .m.,
then becomes partly sunny with a high near 79
and a west wind around 8 miles per hour. Saturday
is mostly sunny with a high near 74, then Sunday
stays mostly cloudy with a high near 75, and
light south winds into Sunday night. 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
Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for
culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs
Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can
grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through
to get your morning coffee. They are open every
day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, if you have ever wanted to drink with the
gang from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,
then this is your chance. Charlie Day, who stars
in the hit sitcom, will host four tasting events
in Boston to celebrate his whiskey brand, Four
Walls Whiskey, from Thursday through Saturday.
Day will bartend at the Roofed Up at the Envoy
at 7 p .m. Thursday and then at Lucky's Lounge
at 9 .30 p .m. He will also serve at Back Bay
Social at 8 p .m. on Friday and at Lansdowne
Pub around 7 .30 p .m. Saturday. These events
are first come, first served, so fans should
arrive early to secure a good spot. Now on to
sports. The Southeastern Conference has finally
announced a switch to nine conference games,
beginning in 2026, which has led to the revelation
of permanent opponents for each program. This
shift means we will see the continuation of some
historic rivalries, while bidding farewell to
others. Among the top ten rivalries still intact
is the Iron Bowl, featuring the Alabama Crimson
Tide against the Auburn Tigers, known for its
memorable moments. However, rivalries such as
the Alasu Tigers versus the Alabama Crimson Tide
will now be missed. marking a significant change
in college football's landscape. And tonight,
on Thursday Night Football, the two -and -one
Seahawks are at the two -and -one Cardinals.
Kickoff is at 8 .15 p .m. on Amazon Prime Video.
Seattle is favored by one -and -a -half, and
the over -under is 43 -and -a -half. In local
sports. Last night at Rogers Center in Toronto,
The Red Sox won over the Blue Jays 7 -1. Garrett
crochet pitched eight sharp innings for the win
and Yoshida and Narvez both homered to help the
Sox break clear. The Sox finished with 12 hits
and zero errors. The Red Sox record is now 87
-71. Tonight, the Red Sox face the Blue Jays
in Toronto for the final game of this three -game
series. Brian Baio is 11 -8 with a 3 .34 earned
run average. Louis Varland is 4 -3 with a 3 .10
earned run average. First pitch is at 7 -07 at
Rogers Center. In top news, there is a new tax
break for Concierge Medicine and it raises the
question, should you join the club? Mark Epstein
is paying $3 ,300 this year to his doctor's office
for a VIP experience. At 78 years old, he appreciates
the personalized care during his recent medical
procedure, where his doctor provided lots of
handholding. Concierge practices are growing,
offering fees from about $1 ,000 to $30 ,000
a year, with benefits like round -the -clock
access to doctors. patients can use health savings
accounts for membership fees up to $150 a month
for individuals and $300 for families. In business
news, catalyst space has been tapped by NASA
to save a $500 million aging space observatory
from falling into Earth's atmosphere by launching
a spacecraft to push it farther in space. The
mission will demonstrate space docking technology
amid U .S.-China space rivalry. Catalyst will
modify its link spacecraft to boost the Neil
Garrel's Swift Observatory, which has been observing
distant galaxies since 2004. Due to atmospheric
drag, Swift has a 90 % chance of burning up in
Earth's atmosphere by late 2026. Catalyst aims
to show that servicing unprepared satellites
is possible with tailored mechanisms to secure
a grip on Swift. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is unchanged at just under $112 ,000. Ethereum
is down half a percent to just over $4 ,000.
And XRP is up 1 % to $2 .85. 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. X -ray scans
reveal the hidden risks of cheap batteries. Nearly
8 % of lithium -ion batteries from questionable
low -cost brands could have dangerous manufacturing
defects. A new study from Lumafield shows an
enormous gap in quality between brand -name batteries
and low -cost cells available online. The company
analyzed over 1 ,000 lithium -ion batteries using
computed tomography scanners. They found manufacturing
defects that could lead to fires and explosions.
The study focused on 1 ,054 batteries, revealing
33 with a serious defect that increases the risk
of internal short -circuiting. This suggests
that buying from reputable brands can help avoid
dangerous defects. And in entertainment news,
the lowdown is not just a good show, it is a
good hat. Ethan Hawke portrays Lee Raybon. a
bookstore owner and muckraking reporter in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. Though the show occasionally meanders,
every episode is racingly alive. Sterling Harjo's
approach works in this neo -noir story, blending
humor, sadness, and danger. As Lee investigates
a suspicious death, he encounters neo -Nazis,
a gubernatorial candidate, and a variety of quirky
characters. Harjo's affection for Tulsa shines
through in his storytelling, revealing both its
bad and really good sides. You can watch the
lowdown on Disney Plus. Well, alrighty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American nonteneer and
author, Ed Beasters. And he said, Getting to
the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.
emphasizing the importance of safety and perseverance
in mountaineering and life. 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.