Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, October 14th. You'll be interested
to know. 78 years ago, today in 1947, Captain
Chuck Eager, flying a Bellec X -1 rocket plane
over Muroc Dry Lake, California, became the first
person to break the sound barrier. a triumphant
milestone in human aviation achievement. This
inspiring moment, celebrated as a breakthrough
in aeronautical progress, continues to symbolize
human ingenuity, courage, and the spirit of exploration.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, light rain is likely, and
it feels like 54 degrees, with 14 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 6 .01, and
it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .57. It looks
like we're in for some rain early, tapering off
by mid -morning, with a cloudy day ahead and
a high near 58, accompanied by a moderate north
wind gusting up to 25. Tonight. Expect mostly
cloudy skies with a low around 49 in late winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
low tide Tuesday will be at 1145 with a high
tide just before 6. The nearshore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 59 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, Wednesday will
be mostly sunny with a high near 62. and northwest
winds around 10 miles per hour, then a slight
chance of showers late with lows near 41. Thursday
stays mostly sunny, but cooler with highs near
53, and northwest winds around 12 miles per hour,
with lingering slight shower chances overnight,
before clearing for a sunny Friday near 60. 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, this week brought several new developments
in the Karen Reed civil case. The family of John
O 'Keefe is looking to add attorney Bebe Fell
from California to their legal team. Fell requires
a judge's approval to practice law in Massachusetts.
Earlier this year, Reed was acquitted of killing
O 'Keefe in a highly publicized trial. However,
the O 'Keeffe family's wrongful death suit against
Reed remains pending. A status hearing is scheduled
for November 21st, while Reed plans her own counter
suit. As commentator Sue O 'Connell notes, the
drama continues, and it's very complicated. Now
onto sports. The Dodgers' ace, Blake Snell. overwhelmed
the Milwaukee Brewers for eight innings, and
first baseman Freddie Freeman added another postseason
homer to his Hall of Fame resume, as the Dodgers
survived a shaky ninth inning to capture a 2
-1 victory in game one of the National League
Championship Series on Monday at American Family
Field. Snell faced the minimum while allowing
one hit and striking out a postseason career
-high 10 batters. The Brewers executed an impressive
double play in the fourth inning, showcasing
their defensive capabilities. Manager Pat Murphy
downplayed recent struggles of reliever Aaron
Ashby, emphasizing his solid regular season performance.
This series will test Milwaukee's ability to
create pressure against a dominant Dodgers rotation.
And last night on Monday Night Football, the
Bills lost to the Falcons in Atlanta. 24 to 14,
Josh Allen was 15 for 26, with 180 passing yards,
two passing touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Michael Pinnix Jr. was 20 for 32, with 250 passing
yards, one passing touchdown, and no interceptions.
And in game two, the Bears beat the Commanders
in Washington, 25 to 24. Caleb Williams was 17
for 29, with 252 passing yards, one passing touchdown,
one rushing touchdown, and no interceptions.
Jaden Daniels was 19 for 26, with 211 passing
yards, three passing touchdowns, and one interception.
In local sports, is Drake May a legitimate most
valuable player contender? Before the NFL season
began, the hype surrounded Josh Allen, Patrick
Mahomes, and Joe Burrow. Fast forward six weeks,
and May has led the New England Patriots to a
4 -2 record, their best start since 2019. The
second -year quarterback ranks second in completion
percentage, fourth in passer rating, and fifth
in passing yards. May has seen his MVP odds skyrocket
from plus 6 ,600 to plus 2 ,000, making him a
strong candidate this season. His performance
continues to impress, even without a strong record.
In top news, the world's coral reefs are dying
and will continue to unless global temperatures
drop significantly. Our report published today
says that the Earth has passed its first climate
tipping point. The University of Exeter found
that warm water coral reefs are passing their
tipping point due to rising ocean temperatures,
acidification, overfishing, and pollution. Din
Lenton, founding director at the Global Systems
Institute, stated, we are in a new climate reality.
He warned that crossing the 1 .5 degrees Celsius
threshold within the next five years could lead
to more extreme weather and food production strains.
Scientists have identified as many as 25 major
tipping points, including the transformation
of the Amazon rainforest and polar ice melting.
The authors of the report emphasize the urgent
need for action to avoid this fate. In business
news, Derek Tharp, an associate professor of
finance at the University of Southern Maine,
argues that delaying social security benefits
may not make sense for everyone. While economists
recommend waiting until age 70 for maximum benefits,
only 10 % of Americans actually do so. Many retirees
claim benefits at age 62 or before their full
retirement age. Delaying can risk lost income
if one dies earlier than expected, or if market
downturns occur. Additionally, retirees may spend
less from their portfolios due to behavioral
tendencies, which can lead to underspending and
reduced enjoyment. Considering these factors,
claiming social security earlier may be a viable
strategy. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down
1%. to about $113 ,000. Ethereum is unchanged
at about $4 ,100. And XRP is unchanged at $2
.55. 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 mornings sent you by. And
now, back to the show. Let's talk science. SpaceX's
satellites are falling from the sky every single
day. If Starlink continues scaling up operations,
there could be as many as five of these satellites
raining down on us daily. Starlink satellites
in low Earth orbit are de -orbiting and falling
to Earth at the rate of one to two per day. Debris
from rockets and satellites contains metal particles
that could deplete the ozone layer. Smithsonian
astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell tracks everything
that goes up and comes down. These satellites
only have a lifespan of five to seven years,
which is why McDowell sees a future of falling
Starlink spacecraft. NOAA researchers found an
unexpected density of metal particles in the
stratosphere, and we do not yet know how safe
these are. And in entertainment news, Rajesh
Mappaskar, the Indian national film award -winning
director behind Ventilator and Ferrari Ki Sawari,
has been chosen to direct Chiranjeeve Hanuman,
The Eternal, which is billed as one of India's
first theatrical films created using generative
artificial intelligence technology. The Hindi
language project chronicles the tale of Hindu
god, Lord Hanuman, and is being produced by Vikram
Malhotra's, Avantantia Entertainment, and Collective
Media Network's Historyverse. Slated for worldwide
release on Hanuman Jayanti in 2026, the film
aims to redefine storytelling through technology.
Mapuskar expressed excitement about embracing
innovation while honoring India's spiritual heritage.
This project poses significant questions about
the role of artificial intelligence in filmmaking.
Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American aviator and author, Anne -Marie Lindbergh.
And she said, To anywhere that is, you must begin
by knowing that you have already arrived. 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.