Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, October 15th. You'll be interested
to know. 74 years ago, today, in 1951. I Love
Lucy premiered as a groundbreaking achievement
in television storytelling, showcasing innovative
comedic timing. and a charismatic ensemble that
captivated national audiences. Its production
innovations and audience -first filming techniques
set new industry standards and inspired generations
of creators to expand the possibilities of televised
comedy. So now you know. And now, it's time for
the weather report. This morning, it's mostly
sunny and it feels like 48 degrees with 6 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
5 .59 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .58.
It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day
with a high near 62 and temperatures dropping
to around 56 in the afternoon along with a light
northwest breeze. Tonight. Expect mostly clear
skies with a low around 41 and a gentle northwest
wind. For all you beach runners out there, the
first high tide Wednesday will be at 7 with a
low tide at 1. The near shore gooey at Cape Cod
Bay reads 60 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday will be
mostly sunny with a high near 54 and a northwest
wind of 10 to 14 miles per hour, gusting as high
as 26. Nighttime stays partly cloudy with a low
near 42 and gusty northwest winds. Then Friday
turns sunny with a high near 60 and a north wind
near 10 miles per hour. Sunday warms to near
71 with mostly sunny skies before a likely round
of rain showers Sunday night. with lows near
56. 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, Governor Moraheeley
is calling on the Massachusetts Department of
Public Utilities to conduct a comprehensive review
of gas and electric rates and charges in the
state. to identify ways to cut customer costs.
She stated energy goals are already way too high
for Massachusetts residents and businesses, emphasizing
the need for this first of its kind review. Healy's
efforts are part of her Energy Affordability,
Independence, and Innovation Act, which aims
to deliver over $13 billion in savings to residents
and businesses. Eversource spokesperson William
Hankel affirmed their commitment to affordability,
stating they are focused on ensuring safe and
reliable energy services for their customers.
Now on to sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers took
control of the National League Championship Series
with a decisive 5 -1 victory over the Milwaukee
Brewers, taking a two games to zero lead. Yoshinobu
Yamamoto delivered the Dodgers' first postseason
-complete game since 2003, despite allowing a
lead -off home run to Jackson Chorio. Teoscar
Hernandez contributed significantly, hitting
a home run to tie the game. Despite Milwaukee's
strong bullpen, they struggled to capitalize,
swinging aggressively at first pitches, which
ultimately backfired against Yamamoto. The Brewers
now face an uphill battle as the series moves
to Dodger Stadium in local sports. How do the
4 -2 Patriots have the National Football League's
worst -ranked run game? Despite their record,
the Patriots ranked 32nd in expected points added
per rush and success rate per rush. Coach Mike
Frable noted the inconsistency in their running
game and emphasized the need for improvement.
With the right adjustments, the Patriots could
enhance their offensive production, especially
given May's impressive performance. In top news,
stung by subscriber losses, cable and satellite
services are developing strategies to win back
cord cutters. Pay television providers now have
a new message for consumers. Your ex wants you
back. Spectrum and DirecTV recently held press
events in New York promoting a more consumer
-friendly experience. Spectrum introduced an
app store allowing customers to access streaming
platforms like Disney Plus and Hulu alongside
cable channels. DirecTV, in response to consumer
demand, is offering smaller, more specialized
channel packages. Despite an overall decline,
early indications show some customers are responding
positively to these changes. In business news,
the Disney +, Woolo, and ESPN price hikes begin
on October 21, 2025, affecting various streaming
subscriptions. New subscribers will see increased
rates starting that date, while existing subscribers
will notice the change on their first bill after
October 21st. Most plans will be impacted, but
ad -free Woolo and ESPN Unlimited will maintain
their current rates. Signing up for an annual
subscription before October 21st can save you
significantly. For instance, the annual plan
for ESPN Select will rise by $10, while Disney
Plus will increase by $30. Additionally, the
Disney Plus, Wooloo, and ESPN Unlimited bundle
remains unchanged, offering a limited time discount.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % to about
$112 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to just over
$4 ,100. And XRP is down half a percent. to $2
.49. 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. Samsung is
officially teasing the launch of its Project
Moomhan headset for next week. On October 21st,
at 10 p .m. Eastern Time, Samsung will host a
World's Wide Open Galaxy event to reveal more
about the device. The headset will operate on
Android XR, a mixed reality platform developed
by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm. According to
Samsung, it is designed to scale across form
factors, bringing AI to the center of immersive,
everyday experiences. The announcement comes
as Apple appears close to launching a new version
of its Vision Pro headset. Apple is reportedly
shifting focus from headsets to smart glasses
development and in entertainment news. Critics
are questioning whether Jared Leto can still
be relied upon to lead a franchise as his latest
film, Tron Ares, disappoints at the box office.
Despite a dramatic London premiere, Tronaries
earned a mere $33 ,200 ,000, falling significantly
short of expectations. Insiders note that the
film's appeal was limited, particularly among
young males, and its cinema score was only a
bland B+. With Leto's previous films, such as
Morbius, failing to draw audiences, there are
doubts about his future as a leading man. The
sentiment among industry insiders is clear. No
one asked for this reboot. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American television
producer and writer Norman Lear. 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.