WEBVTT 00:00:01.659 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.120 --> 00:00:09.140 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.580 --> 00:00:13.720 and it's Wednesday, October 15th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.720 --> 00:00:20.600 to know. 74 years ago, today, in 1951. I Love 00:00:20.600 --> 00:00:22.940 Lucy premiered as a groundbreaking achievement 00:00:22.940 --> 00:00:26.480 in television storytelling, showcasing innovative 00:00:26.480 --> 00:00:29.969 comedic timing. and a charismatic ensemble that 00:00:29.969 --> 00:00:33.689 captivated national audiences. Its production 00:00:33.689 --> 00:00:36.390 innovations and audience -first filming techniques 00:00:36.390 --> 00:00:39.890 set new industry standards and inspired generations 00:00:39.890 --> 00:00:43.409 of creators to expand the possibilities of televised 00:00:43.409 --> 00:00:49.109 comedy. So now you know. And now, it's time for 00:00:49.109 --> 00:00:54.490 the weather report. This morning, it's mostly 00:00:54.490 --> 00:00:58.530 sunny and it feels like 48 degrees with 6 mile 00:00:58.530 --> 00:01:02.009 per hour wind. The sunset will take place at 00:01:02.009 --> 00:01:05.989 5 .59 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 .58. 00:01:07.170 --> 00:01:09.670 It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day 00:01:09.670 --> 00:01:12.750 with a high near 62 and temperatures dropping 00:01:12.750 --> 00:01:16.269 to around 56 in the afternoon along with a light 00:01:16.269 --> 00:01:21.340 northwest breeze. Tonight. Expect mostly clear 00:01:21.340 --> 00:01:25.060 skies with a low around 41 and a gentle northwest 00:01:25.060 --> 00:01:28.980 wind. For all you beach runners out there, the 00:01:28.980 --> 00:01:31.980 first high tide Wednesday will be at 7 with a 00:01:31.980 --> 00:01:35.980 low tide at 1. The near shore gooey at Cape Cod 00:01:35.980 --> 00:01:39.319 Bay reads 60 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:41.400 --> 00:01:44.810 Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday will be 00:01:44.810 --> 00:01:48.430 mostly sunny with a high near 54 and a northwest 00:01:48.430 --> 00:01:52.109 wind of 10 to 14 miles per hour, gusting as high 00:01:52.109 --> 00:01:56.609 as 26. Nighttime stays partly cloudy with a low 00:01:56.609 --> 00:02:00.430 near 42 and gusty northwest winds. Then Friday 00:02:00.430 --> 00:02:03.609 turns sunny with a high near 60 and a north wind 00:02:03.609 --> 00:02:07.530 near 10 miles per hour. Sunday warms to near 00:02:07.530 --> 00:02:11.229 71 with mostly sunny skies before a likely round 00:02:11.229 --> 00:02:14.139 of rain showers Sunday night. with lows near 00:02:14.139 --> 00:02:19.199 56. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 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In local news, Governor Moraheeley 00:02:57.080 --> 00:02:59.639 is calling on the Massachusetts Department of 00:02:59.639 --> 00:03:02.860 Public Utilities to conduct a comprehensive review 00:03:02.860 --> 00:03:05.500 of gas and electric rates and charges in the 00:03:05.500 --> 00:03:08.819 state. to identify ways to cut customer costs. 00:03:10.419 --> 00:03:13.319 She stated energy goals are already way too high 00:03:13.319 --> 00:03:16.840 for Massachusetts residents and businesses, emphasizing 00:03:16.840 --> 00:03:20.800 the need for this first of its kind review. Healy's 00:03:20.800 --> 00:03:23.020 efforts are part of her Energy Affordability, 00:03:23.639 --> 00:03:26.259 Independence, and Innovation Act, which aims 00:03:26.259 --> 00:03:30.340 to deliver over $13 billion in savings to residents 00:03:30.340 --> 00:03:34.659 and businesses. Eversource spokesperson William 00:03:34.659 --> 00:03:37.360 Hankel affirmed their commitment to affordability, 00:03:37.960 --> 00:03:40.439 stating they are focused on ensuring safe and 00:03:40.439 --> 00:03:43.060 reliable energy services for their customers. 00:03:48.460 --> 00:03:52.960 Now on to sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers took 00:03:52.960 --> 00:03:55.659 control of the National League Championship Series 00:03:55.659 --> 00:03:58.819 with a decisive 5 -1 victory over the Milwaukee 00:03:58.819 --> 00:04:03.800 Brewers, taking a two games to zero lead. Yoshinobu 00:04:03.800 --> 00:04:06.620 Yamamoto delivered the Dodgers' first postseason 00:04:06.620 --> 00:04:10.620 -complete game since 2003, despite allowing a 00:04:10.620 --> 00:04:14.960 lead -off home run to Jackson Chorio. Teoscar 00:04:14.960 --> 00:04:17.800 Hernandez contributed significantly, hitting 00:04:17.800 --> 00:04:21.759 a home run to tie the game. Despite Milwaukee's 00:04:21.759 --> 00:04:24.000 strong bullpen, they struggled to capitalize, 00:04:24.600 --> 00:04:27.199 swinging aggressively at first pitches, which 00:04:27.199 --> 00:04:31.079 ultimately backfired against Yamamoto. The Brewers 00:04:31.079 --> 00:04:34.060 now face an uphill battle as the series moves 00:04:34.060 --> 00:04:39.399 to Dodger Stadium in local sports. How do the 00:04:39.399 --> 00:04:42.800 4 -2 Patriots have the National Football League's 00:04:42.800 --> 00:04:46.259 worst -ranked run game? Despite their record, 00:04:46.500 --> 00:04:49.779 the Patriots ranked 32nd in expected points added 00:04:49.779 --> 00:04:54.389 per rush and success rate per rush. Coach Mike 00:04:54.389 --> 00:04:56.930 Frable noted the inconsistency in their running 00:04:56.930 --> 00:04:59.810 game and emphasized the need for improvement. 00:05:00.829 --> 00:05:03.050 With the right adjustments, the Patriots could 00:05:03.050 --> 00:05:05.750 enhance their offensive production, especially 00:05:05.750 --> 00:05:11.250 given May's impressive performance. In top news, 00:05:12.389 --> 00:05:15.470 stung by subscriber losses, cable and satellite 00:05:15.470 --> 00:05:18.670 services are developing strategies to win back 00:05:18.670 --> 00:05:22.639 cord cutters. Pay television providers now have 00:05:22.639 --> 00:05:25.939 a new message for consumers. Your ex wants you 00:05:25.939 --> 00:05:30.740 back. Spectrum and DirecTV recently held press 00:05:30.740 --> 00:05:33.480 events in New York promoting a more consumer 00:05:33.480 --> 00:05:37.079 -friendly experience. Spectrum introduced an 00:05:37.079 --> 00:05:39.860 app store allowing customers to access streaming 00:05:39.860 --> 00:05:43.220 platforms like Disney Plus and Hulu alongside 00:05:43.220 --> 00:05:47.439 cable channels. DirecTV, in response to consumer 00:05:47.439 --> 00:05:50.379 demand, is offering smaller, more specialized 00:05:50.379 --> 00:05:53.980 channel packages. Despite an overall decline, 00:05:54.500 --> 00:05:57.180 early indications show some customers are responding 00:05:57.180 --> 00:06:02.300 positively to these changes. In business news, 00:06:03.579 --> 00:06:07.839 the Disney +, Woolo, and ESPN price hikes begin 00:06:07.839 --> 00:06:12.399 on October 21, 2025, affecting various streaming 00:06:12.399 --> 00:06:15.990 subscriptions. New subscribers will see increased 00:06:15.990 --> 00:06:19.149 rates starting that date, while existing subscribers 00:06:19.149 --> 00:06:21.509 will notice the change on their first bill after 00:06:21.509 --> 00:06:25.889 October 21st. Most plans will be impacted, but 00:06:25.889 --> 00:06:29.930 ad -free Woolo and ESPN Unlimited will maintain 00:06:29.930 --> 00:06:33.550 their current rates. Signing up for an annual 00:06:33.550 --> 00:06:36.850 subscription before October 21st can save you 00:06:36.850 --> 00:06:40.230 significantly. For instance, the annual plan 00:06:40.230 --> 00:06:44.310 for ESPN Select will rise by $10, while Disney 00:06:44.310 --> 00:06:48.430 Plus will increase by $30. Additionally, the 00:06:48.430 --> 00:06:51.949 Disney Plus, Wooloo, and ESPN Unlimited bundle 00:06:51.949 --> 00:06:55.730 remains unchanged, offering a limited time discount. 00:06:56.949 --> 00:07:01.529 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % to about 00:07:01.529 --> 00:07:08.089 $112 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to just over 00:07:08.089 --> 00:07:13.519 $4 ,100. And XRP is down half a percent. to $2 00:07:13.519 --> 00:07:20.560 .49. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:07:20.560 --> 00:07:23.480 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:07:23.480 --> 00:07:26.500 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:07:26.500 --> 00:07:31.079 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:31.079 --> 00:07:34.579 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:34.579 --> 00:07:38.019 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:38.019 --> 00:07:41.540 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:41.540 --> 00:07:44.870 well -being. scientific research affirms its 00:07:44.870 --> 00:07:48.949 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:07:48.949 --> 00:07:53.149 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:07:53.529 --> 00:07:57.250 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:07:57.250 --> 00:08:01.769 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:01.970 --> 00:08:07.529 back to the show. Let's talk tech. Samsung is 00:08:07.529 --> 00:08:09.810 officially teasing the launch of its Project 00:08:09.810 --> 00:08:14.389 Moomhan headset for next week. On October 21st, 00:08:14.470 --> 00:08:17.930 at 10 p .m. Eastern Time, Samsung will host a 00:08:17.930 --> 00:08:20.949 World's Wide Open Galaxy event to reveal more 00:08:20.949 --> 00:08:24.230 about the device. The headset will operate on 00:08:24.230 --> 00:08:27.730 Android XR, a mixed reality platform developed 00:08:27.730 --> 00:08:32.230 by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm. According to 00:08:32.230 --> 00:08:34.889 Samsung, it is designed to scale across form 00:08:34.889 --> 00:08:38.029 factors, bringing AI to the center of immersive, 00:08:38.509 --> 00:08:42.019 everyday experiences. The announcement comes 00:08:42.019 --> 00:08:44.879 as Apple appears close to launching a new version 00:08:44.879 --> 00:08:48.620 of its Vision Pro headset. Apple is reportedly 00:08:48.620 --> 00:08:51.700 shifting focus from headsets to smart glasses 00:08:51.700 --> 00:08:58.580 development and in entertainment news. Critics 00:08:58.580 --> 00:09:01.320 are questioning whether Jared Leto can still 00:09:01.320 --> 00:09:04.679 be relied upon to lead a franchise as his latest 00:09:04.679 --> 00:09:07.940 film, Tron Ares, disappoints at the box office. 00:09:08.480 --> 00:09:11.840 Despite a dramatic London premiere, Tronaries 00:09:11.840 --> 00:09:17.200 earned a mere $33 ,200 ,000, falling significantly 00:09:17.200 --> 00:09:21.019 short of expectations. Insiders note that the 00:09:21.019 --> 00:09:23.580 film's appeal was limited, particularly among 00:09:23.580 --> 00:09:26.980 young males, and its cinema score was only a 00:09:26.980 --> 00:09:31.399 bland B+. With Leto's previous films, such as 00:09:31.399 --> 00:09:34.500 Morbius, failing to draw audiences, there are 00:09:34.500 --> 00:09:37.940 doubts about his future as a leading man. The 00:09:37.940 --> 00:09:41.159 sentiment among industry insiders is clear. No 00:09:41.159 --> 00:09:45.379 one asked for this reboot. Well, alrighty folks, 00:09:45.759 --> 00:09:49.480 it's time for the quote of the day. And today, 00:09:49.860 --> 00:09:52.080 our quote comes from the American television 00:09:52.080 --> 00:09:56.559 producer and writer Norman Lear. And he said, 00:10:06.789 --> 00:10:10.490 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:10:10.490 --> 00:10:14.230 out our Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for some 00:10:14.230 --> 00:10:17.629 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:10:17.629 --> 00:10:21.190 the weather reports. Have an amazing day, my 00:10:21.190 --> 00:10:23.870 good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:10:23.870 --> 00:10:26.149 episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.