WEBVTT 00:00:01.699 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.139 --> 00:00:09.119 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.539 --> 00:00:13.519 and it's Thursday, October 2nd. You'll be interested 00:00:13.519 --> 00:00:20.800 to know. 189 years ago, today in 1836, the naturalist 00:00:20.800 --> 00:00:24.019 Charles Darwin returned to England after a five 00:00:24.019 --> 00:00:26.760 -year voyage aboard the ship Beagle. carrying 00:00:26.760 --> 00:00:29.359 specimens and observations that would inspire 00:00:29.359 --> 00:00:32.340 his theory of evolution by natural selection, 00:00:32.859 --> 00:00:36.619 a milestone in biological science and human understanding 00:00:36.619 --> 00:00:42.140 of life. So now you know. And now, it's time 00:00:42.140 --> 00:00:47.820 for the weather report. This morning, it's sunny 00:00:47.820 --> 00:00:51.679 and it feels like 44 degrees with 8 mile per 00:00:51.679 --> 00:00:55.840 hour wind. The sunset will take place at 620. 00:00:55.979 --> 00:01:00.640 and it will rise again tomorrow at 643. It looks 00:01:00.640 --> 00:01:03.240 like we're in for a sunny Thursday with a high 00:01:03.240 --> 00:01:07.299 near 62 and a light northeast breeze at 7 to 00:01:07.299 --> 00:01:12.599 10 miles per hour. Tonight, expect mostly clear 00:01:12.599 --> 00:01:17.140 skies with a low around 46 and light winds. For 00:01:17.140 --> 00:01:19.560 all you beach runners out there, the first high 00:01:19.560 --> 00:01:23.299 tide Thursday will be at 745 with the low tide 00:01:23.299 --> 00:01:28.340 at 145. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 00:01:28.340 --> 00:01:33.280 61 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:33.280 --> 00:01:36.900 ahead in the weather, Friday will be sunny with 00:01:36.900 --> 00:01:40.700 a high near 72 and a light southwest breeze around 00:01:40.700 --> 00:01:45.359 5 to 8 miles per hour. Temperatures warm to near 00:01:45.359 --> 00:01:49.060 78 on Saturday and around 80 on Sunday and Monday, 00:01:49.439 --> 00:01:52.219 with nights ranging from the low 50s Friday night 00:01:52.219 --> 00:01:55.890 to about 61 by Monday night, and generally light 00:01:55.890 --> 00:02:00.329 southwest winds. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This 00:02:00.329 --> 00:02:03.209 podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe 00:02:03.209 --> 00:02:07.209 and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino 00:02:07.209 --> 00:02:10.409 Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:02:10.969 --> 00:02:15.509 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:02:15.509 --> 00:02:18.710 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:02:18.710 --> 00:02:22.139 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:02:22.139 --> 00:02:24.919 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:02:24.919 --> 00:02:28.740 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:02:29.300 --> 00:02:32.400 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:02:32.800 --> 00:02:38.439 Sunny mornings send you. In local news, Arthur 00:02:38.439 --> 00:02:41.680 T. Dinmulas, the former CEO of Market Basket, 00:02:42.080 --> 00:02:44.719 is fighting to reclaim his position by appealing 00:02:44.719 --> 00:02:47.439 to a Delaware court after being fired last month. 00:02:47.580 --> 00:02:50.400 following a failed mediation session with the 00:02:50.400 --> 00:02:53.659 company's board of directors. In a counterclaim, 00:02:54.039 --> 00:02:56.580 Demelis challenges the allegations made by the 00:02:56.580 --> 00:02:59.919 board, which he describes as a sham investigation, 00:03:00.400 --> 00:03:02.939 arguing that the board acted on behalf of his 00:03:02.939 --> 00:03:06.080 three sisters, who control 60 % of the company. 00:03:07.520 --> 00:03:09.740 The board has stated that a trial is set for 00:03:09.740 --> 00:03:12.360 December in Delaware, asserting that they have 00:03:12.360 --> 00:03:15.020 acted with respect for Demelis's accomplishments. 00:03:15.319 --> 00:03:18.580 but emphasizing that a CEO must be accountable 00:03:18.580 --> 00:03:28.139 to the board. Now onto sports. The Big Ten is 00:03:28.139 --> 00:03:31.099 in discussions about a private capital deal that 00:03:31.099 --> 00:03:34.060 would infuse at least $2 billion into the league 00:03:34.060 --> 00:03:37.620 and its schools, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. 00:03:38.659 --> 00:03:40.979 The discussions include a 10 -year extension 00:03:40.979 --> 00:03:44.919 of the league's grant of rights until 2046. ensuring 00:03:44.919 --> 00:03:48.900 long -term stability. The private capital deal 00:03:48.900 --> 00:03:51.479 and grant of rights extension have been discussed 00:03:51.479 --> 00:03:54.639 for months, presenting a distinct blow to outside 00:03:54.639 --> 00:03:58.360 entities attempting to form super leagues. A 00:03:58.360 --> 00:04:00.960 decision on the private capital deal is expected 00:04:00.960 --> 00:04:04.000 soon, with three entities under consideration. 00:04:05.759 --> 00:04:08.319 The setup being discussed is the formation of 00:04:08.319 --> 00:04:11.360 a new commercial entity, Big Ten Enterprises, 00:04:11.819 --> 00:04:15.159 to house all revenue generation. And tonight 00:04:15.159 --> 00:04:19.120 on Thursday Night Football, the 3 -1 49ers are 00:04:19.120 --> 00:04:23.939 at the 3 -1 Rams. Kickoff is at 8 .15 p .m. on 00:04:23.939 --> 00:04:28.339 Amazon Prime Video. Los Angeles is favored by 00:04:28.339 --> 00:04:34.740 8 .5, and the over -under is 45 .5 in local sports. 00:04:35.980 --> 00:04:38.459 Last night in the Bronx, the Sox lost to the 00:04:38.459 --> 00:04:43.370 Yankees 4 -3. Rice homered for New York in the 00:04:43.370 --> 00:04:46.310 first, Story and Raffaella scored in the third, 00:04:46.629 --> 00:04:49.610 and Story added a homer in the sixth for Boston. 00:04:50.470 --> 00:04:53.329 Wells had the go -ahead RBI single in the eighth 00:04:53.329 --> 00:04:57.129 for the Yankees. The win went to Williams, the 00:04:57.129 --> 00:05:00.670 loss to Whitlock, and the save to Bednar. The 00:05:00.670 --> 00:05:05.629 Sox finished with six hits and zero errors. Tonight, 00:05:05.790 --> 00:05:09.220 it's do or die in New York. Starting pitcher 00:05:09.220 --> 00:05:12.879 for the Sox is Connelly Early, who is 1 -2 with 00:05:12.879 --> 00:05:17.560 a 2 .33 earned run average. He faces the Yankees 00:05:17.560 --> 00:05:22.839 Cam Schlittler, who is 4 -3 with a 2 .96. First 00:05:22.839 --> 00:05:25.800 pitch is scheduled for 6 -0 -8, with a temperature 00:05:25.800 --> 00:05:32.439 around 61 degrees. In top news, many services 00:05:32.439 --> 00:05:35.399 ground to a halt as the federal government shuts 00:05:35.399 --> 00:05:39.220 down. Much of the federal government is now shut 00:05:39.220 --> 00:05:42.060 down after Republicans and Democrats in the Senate 00:05:42.060 --> 00:05:45.860 failed to agree on a funding plan. A Senate vote 00:05:45.860 --> 00:05:48.100 to reopen the government failed on Wednesday, 00:05:48.420 --> 00:05:52.680 as many federal agencies ceased operations. The 00:05:52.680 --> 00:05:55.019 Republican -controlled House passed a bill to 00:05:55.019 --> 00:05:58.000 fund the government through November 21st, but 00:05:58.000 --> 00:06:02.100 Senate Democrats refused to support it. Critical 00:06:02.100 --> 00:06:05.560 services like Social Security and Medicare will 00:06:05.560 --> 00:06:09.459 continue. but to laser -expected. They thought 00:06:09.459 --> 00:06:13.300 750 ,000 federal employees may be furloughed 00:06:13.300 --> 00:06:17.519 daily. President Trump hinted at possible mass 00:06:17.519 --> 00:06:22.399 firings of federal workers. In business news, 00:06:23.639 --> 00:06:26.779 for United States business schools, local challenges 00:06:26.779 --> 00:06:31.110 could bring global solutions. Stanford University 00:06:31.110 --> 00:06:33.970 holds onto the top spot among full -time Master 00:06:33.970 --> 00:06:36.610 of Business Administration programs in the United 00:06:36.610 --> 00:06:40.370 States. Overall, shifts are underway globally 00:06:40.370 --> 00:06:43.089 that could result in long -term, fundamental 00:06:43.089 --> 00:06:46.529 changes. Students again weigh career prospects 00:06:46.529 --> 00:06:50.610 as a top -interest post -degree. Consulting, 00:06:50.889 --> 00:06:54.209 technology, and finance account for the largest 00:06:54.209 --> 00:06:57.389 share of new jobs within three months of graduation. 00:06:57.930 --> 00:07:01.209 All this poses an intriguing question. Is the 00:07:01.209 --> 00:07:03.610 future of business education starting to move 00:07:03.610 --> 00:07:07.490 abroad, even if slowly? The complete list of 00:07:07.490 --> 00:07:10.209 schools and detailed methodology are available 00:07:10.209 --> 00:07:14.730 at Bloomberg .com business schools. In crypto 00:07:14.730 --> 00:07:19.750 movement, Bitcoin is up 4 % to just under $119 00:07:19.750 --> 00:07:25.730 ,000. Ethereum is up 5 % to just under $4 ,400. 00:07:26.250 --> 00:07:33.910 And XRP is up 4 % to $2 .96. Moving on to a more 00:07:33.910 --> 00:07:38.009 local vibe. In our community spotlight on health 00:07:38.009 --> 00:07:40.649 and wellness, we are working with a national 00:07:40.649 --> 00:07:43.649 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:07:44.170 --> 00:07:48.290 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:07:48.290 --> 00:07:51.329 locations in the Boston area. Pilates presents 00:07:51.329 --> 00:07:54.350 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:54.350 --> 00:07:57.810 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:57.810 --> 00:08:01.189 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:01.189 --> 00:08:05.269 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:05.269 --> 00:08:09.430 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:09.810 --> 00:08:13.529 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:13.529 --> 00:08:18.089 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now 00:08:18.089 --> 00:08:23.810 back to the show. Let's talk tech. Start up anything. 00:08:24.079 --> 00:08:27.959 has achieved a remarkable valuation of $100 million 00:08:27.959 --> 00:08:32.100 after reaching $2 million in annual recurring 00:08:32.100 --> 00:08:37.419 revenue in just two weeks. ViCoding, which utilizes 00:08:37.419 --> 00:08:39.960 artificial intelligence -powered coding tools 00:08:39.960 --> 00:08:43.320 to create apps and websites through natural language 00:08:43.320 --> 00:08:48.539 prompts, is rapidly gaining popularity. Co -founders 00:08:48.539 --> 00:08:52.980 Drava Min and Marcus Lo aim to assist non -technical 00:08:52.980 --> 00:08:57.059 users in developing complete applications. Amund 00:08:57.059 --> 00:08:59.600 stated that users have already created fully 00:08:59.600 --> 00:09:02.500 functional apps, such as a habit tracker and 00:09:02.500 --> 00:09:07.000 a hairstyle try -on app. Despite intense competition, 00:09:07.539 --> 00:09:09.899 experts believe there is substantial demand for 00:09:09.899 --> 00:09:15.899 diverse app -building products. And in entertainment 00:09:15.899 --> 00:09:19.779 news... Taylor Swift is set to dominate the box 00:09:19.779 --> 00:09:22.679 office once again with the official release party 00:09:22.679 --> 00:09:26.000 of A Showgirl, which is projected to debut between 00:09:26.000 --> 00:09:31.759 $35 million and $40 million this weekend. This 00:09:31.759 --> 00:09:34.440 significant ticket sales estimate comes just 00:09:34.440 --> 00:09:37.120 two weeks after the film's announcement, with 00:09:37.120 --> 00:09:39.679 little promotion beyond Swift's social media. 00:09:41.120 --> 00:09:43.980 The event coincides with her 12th studio album. 00:09:44.190 --> 00:09:47.049 The Life of a Showgirl, releasing on October 00:09:47.049 --> 00:09:51.090 3rd. In competition, Dwayne The Rock Johnson's 00:09:51.090 --> 00:09:55.289 The Smashing Machine aims for $8 million to $15 00:09:55.289 --> 00:09:58.929 million, while Leonardo DiCaprio's One Battle 00:09:58.929 --> 00:10:03.009 After Another targets $10 million to $11 million. 00:10:04.669 --> 00:10:08.029 Meanwhile, Disney's re -release of Avatar, The 00:10:08.029 --> 00:10:11.659 Way of Water, seeks $3 million to $4 million 00:10:11.659 --> 00:10:16.580 from over 2 ,000 theaters. Well, all righty, 00:10:16.759 --> 00:10:20.600 folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And 00:10:20.600 --> 00:10:23.460 today, our quote comes from the American writer 00:10:23.460 --> 00:10:28.139 and philosopher Henry Adams. And he said, chaos 00:10:28.139 --> 00:10:32.960 often breeds life when order breeds habit. And 00:10:32.960 --> 00:10:36.049 that's a wrap for this morning. 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