Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, October 16th. You'll be interested
to know. 47 years ago, today, in 1978, the election
of Pope John Paul II marked a historic milestone
as the first non -Italian pontiff in more than
460 years. inspiring global hope and renewal.
His leadership energized millions, elevated interfaith
dialogue and pastoral outreach, and set a renewed
tone for the universal mission of the Roman Catholic
Church. So now you know. And now, it's time for
the weather report. This morning, it's sunny
and it feels like 36 degrees with 14 mph wind.
The sunset will take place at 5 .57 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .59. It looks like we're
in for a mostly sunny day with a high near 55
and temperatures dropping to around 49 in the
afternoon, accompanied by a breezy northwest
wind at 14 to 20 miles per hour. Tonight, expect
mostly cloudy skies with a low around 44. and
a northwest wind at 14 to 17 miles per hour,
with gusts reaching 28. For all you beach runners
out there, the first high tide Thursday will
be just before 8, with the low tide at 2. The
nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 60 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather... Friday will be sunny with a high near
61 and a north wind near 10 to 15 miles per hour,
becoming lighter overnight with lows around 42.
Saturday and Sunday warm up with highs rising
to the low 60s on Saturday and near 68 on Sunday
with mostly sunny skies and south winds around
3 to 9 miles per hour. Showers become possible
late Sunday night and into Monday with highs
near 65. South winds gusting as high as 23 miles
per hour and a 50 % chance of rain Monday into
Monday 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, the iconic
Citgo sign, a beloved landmark of Boston's skyline,
is set to move, but not far. Located by Fenway
Park, the sign will be raised and shifted slightly
east as part of the redevelopment of Kenmore
Square. Governor Maura Healey emphasized the
sign's importance for fans, marathon participants,
students, and tourists, calling it an iconic
landmark for all who visit Boston. Mayor Michelle
Wu expressed gratitude for the collaboration
that will preserve the sign for future generations.
The sign will be elevated 30 feet on the roof
of 660 Beacon Street, moving up 120 feet in total.
Originally installed in 1965, the sign has a
rich history dating back to its advertising for
the City Service Company. Now onto sports. When
your back is against the wall, there is only
one way out. start throwing punches. That is
how Blue Jays' closer Jeff Hoffman described
his team's situation ahead of Game 3, and Toronto
did exactly that, answering the noise and electricity
of the Emerald City with a thunderous performance.
Andresi Menes, George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero
Jr., Alejandro Kirk, and Addison Barger all homered
as the Blue Jays secured a 13 -4 victory over
the Mariners at T -Mobile Park. This fight is
far from finished. And tonight, on Thursday Night
Football, the 4 -1 Steelers are at the 2 -4 Bengals.
Kickoff is at 8 .15 Eastern on Amazon Prime Video.
Pittsburgh is favored by 4 .5, and the over -under
is 44 .5. In local sports, Boston Bruins fans
are hoping for a bounce back after a disastrous
2024 season, missing the playoffs and selling
at the trade deadline. Under new head coach Marco
Sturm, the team started strong, but faced their
first loss, a close 4 -3 loss against the Tampa
Bay Lightning. Goaltender Junas Corpusalo struggled,
posting an underwhelming save percentage, while
Jordan Harris scored his first goal as a Bruin.
Entry news is promising for Hampus Lindholm,
who may return soon. Despite the loss, the Bruins
are excited after winning three of their first
four games this season. Tonight, the Bees are
in Vegas to face the Golden Knights. Puck drop
is a 10. In top news, here's a sneak peek into
Southwest's new boarding plan. The airline is
ditching open seating. and travelers will need
to adapt to a new boarding group system. Beginning
in January, Southwest Airlines will switch to
assigned seating, marking a significant change
after over 50 years of open seating. Travelers
will board in nine groups, with boarding passes
indicating group and number. Priority boarding
will allow early access for those with higher
ticket classes. The new system aims to improve
efficiency and maintain quick turnaround times
for flights. The changes will be fully implemented
on January 27th. In business news, Disney revealed
on Monday that the total cost of 2019's Star
Wars The Rise of Skywalker came to $593 million.
This makes it the third most expensive movie
in history. Remarkably, despite its staggering
cost, the film came in under budget. By March
2019, the movie was in line with the budget.
Disney earned a reimbursement of $100 million.
The film grossed $1 .1 billion at the box office.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % to about
$112 ,000. Ethereum is down 2%. to just over
4 ,000. And XRP is down 3 % to $2 .42. 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. Ehang Holdings
launched a pilotless taxi in Hifayanhui province
this week, capable of flying more than 100 miles
on a single charge. This taxi, named VT35, is
part of Ehang's line of long -range, pilotless
electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
It is engineered to transform intercity aerial
travel into a safe, routine, and efficient transportation
experience. the company stated. The two -seat
vehicle boasts autonomous flight systems and
electric propulsion designed for safer urban
aerial travel. With eight -lift propellers, it
can land on rooftops and parking lots. No date
for global release was provided, but the price
is around $913 ,000. And in entertainment news...
Apple has quietly made a significant change to
its streaming service. On Monday, the company
announced that Apple TV Plus is now simply Apple
TV with a new identity. This change may seem
small, but it signals that Apple is putting every
streaming service on notice. By dropping the
plus, Apple is positioning itself confidently
in the market. The company wants consumers to
focus on its original content. not just the hardware.
This rebrand unifies Apple's video ecosystem
and emphasizes its commitment to building a leading
entertainment platform. Every other streaming
service should take note, as Apple builds its
content library with high -quality shows. Well,
all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American theologian and author, Reinhold Niebuhr.
And he said, nothing worth doing is completed
in our lifetime, therefore we must be saved by
hope. 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.