Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, October 20th. You'll be interested
to know 222 years ago, today, in 1803. The United
States Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase,
completing a continental expansion that doubled
the nation's territory. The agreement secured
vital port access and opened vast lands for settlement
and commerce, laying a lasting foundation for
national growth and prosperity. So now you know.
And now it's time for the weather report. This
morning there's a chance of rain showers and
it feels like 62 degrees with 14 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 5 .51 and
it will rise again tomorrow at 7 .04. It looks
like we're in for some morning rain showers,
likely before 10 a .m., then showers and thunderstorms
between 10 and 5, with some storms possibly bringing
heavy rain and a high near 67, with a breezy
south wind at 12 to 17 mile per hour. Tonight,
expect partly cloudy skies. with a low around
49 and light southwest winds. For all the beach
runners out there, the first high tide Monday
will be at 11 .15 with a low tide at 5 .30. The
nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 59 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather, Tuesday will be sunny with a high near
65 and a southwest wind around 10 miles per hour.
though a small chance of showers develops overnight.
Rain showers become likely after midnight into
Wednesday morning, with storms possible Wednesday,
then drying and cooler for Thursday and Friday,
with highs falling to near 61 Thursday and the
upper 50s Friday. Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the Massachusetts
Gaming Commission is considering new regulations
for VIP programs used by online sports betting
companies that provide perks to frequent bettors.
Currently, programs at companies like DraftKings
and FanDuel are facing scrutiny for potentially
targeting gamblers who are losing money and encouraging
them to keep betting with rewards like trips
and sports tickets. Chair Jordan Maynard noted
that VIP programs should be for those who can
afford to be VIPs, and it shouldn't be predatory.
A recent analysis found that online sportsbooks
often restrict customers who win while extending
VIP status to those who frequently lose. The
Commission is exploring potential regulations,
including setting a minimum age of 25 for VIP
participation, and requiring affordability checks
before granting access. Now onto sports. The
Blue Jays insisted they were right where they
wanted to be, and they proved it. Inside a packed
and deafening Rogers Center, Toronto staved off
elimination with a 6 -2 victory over the Mariners,
forcing a decisive Game 7 in the American League
Championship Series. Tree YaSavage carried a
shutout into the sixth inning, while Addison
Barger and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered. As
Jays manager John Schneider predicted, his club
did not buckle after their crushing Game 5 loss.
This will be the first American League Championship
series, Game 7, in Mariners history. One club
will advance to face the Dodgers in the Fall
Classic. Tonight is Game 7 on Fox. with the first
pitch at 7 Eastern and last night on Sunday Night
Football. The 49ers beat the Falcons at home,
32 to 10. Matt Jones was 17 for 26, with 152
passing yards, no passing touchdowns, and one
interception. Michael Pennis Jr. was 21 for 38,
with 241 passing yards, One touchdown and no
interception. And tonight, on Monday Night Football,
we have another doubleheader with a five and
one bucks at the four and two Lions, starting
at seven Eastern on ESPN. The Lions are favored
by five and a half, with the over under set at
52 and a half. And starting at 10 Eastern, we
have the two and three Texans at the four and
two Seahawks on ABC. The commanders are favored
by three and a half, with the over under at 41
and a half. In local sports, yesterday afternoon,
the Patriots smoked the Titans in Tennessee 31
to 13. Drake May was 21 for 23. with 222 passing
yards, two passing touchdowns, and no interceptions.
Cam Ward was 25 for 34, with 255 passing yards,
one touchdown, one interception, and one fumble.
Next Sunday afternoon, the 5 and 2 Patriots take
on the 2 and 5 Browns at the Razor. Our New England
Patriots are now in sole possession of first
place in the AFC East. In top news, something
from space may have just struck a United Airlines
flight over Utah. The National Transportation
Safety Board confirmed on Sunday that it is investigating
an airliner that was struck by an object in its
windscreen mid -flight over Utah. The agency
stated, NTSB gathering radar weather, flight
recorder data on the social media site X. The
strike occurred during a flight from Denver to
Los Angeles on Thursday. Images shared on social
media showed that one of the large windows at
the front of the aircraft was significantly cracked.
The captain described the object that hit the
plane as space debris, although this has not
been confirmed. The aircraft safely landed at
Salt Lake City International Airport after being
diverted. In business news, Costco recently made
some significant changes for executive members,
introducing a small yet valuable benefit that
was not widely publicized. The chain has added
new operating hours opening earlier for executive
members. a move aimed at rewarding the customer
base that drives most of its sales. During a
fourth quarter earnings call, CEO Ron Vakris
explained that these new hours have increased
weekly U .S. sales by about 1%. Additionally,
Costco introduced a $10 credit per month on Instacart
purchases over $150. Executive members represent
a significant portion of paid memberships and
worldwide sales. highlighting their importance
to the company. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 2 % over the weekend to $111 ,000. Ethereum
is up 4 % to just under $4 ,100. And XRP is up
5 % to $2 .46. 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 science. Perth has had a weird glitch
for 8 million years, and it is getting weirder.
The South Atlantic anomaly is a particularly
weak region of Earth's magnetic field. stretching
from South America to Western Africa. This anomaly
allows charged particles to reach Earth's surface,
which can cause chaos for satellites. The South
Atlantic anomaly is expanding and researchers
are using the European Space Agency's swarm satellites
to track changes. Pris Finlay, professor of geomagnetism,
notes that while the anomaly weakens, the area
of strong magnetic field in Siberia has increased.
The swarm satellites are expected to provide
better insights as solar activity decreases.
And in entertainment news, Aziz Ansari stars
in his directorial debut, featuring Keanu Reeves
as Gabriel, an angel helping humanity in good
fortune. Gabriel humorously reflects on the challenges
of being a guardian angel for those who text
while driving. In this witty script, Ansori addresses
wealth inequality from the perspective of gig
economy workers. Gabriel, a misfit in need of
assistance, intervenes in the life of Arge, a
struggling documentary film editor. After a series
of unfortunate events, Arge learns that wealth
has its downsides through a magical twist. While
the film offers insightful commentary, some moments
feel awkwardly strident. Overall, Good Fortune
successfully combines humor and heart, showcasing
strong performances, particularly from Reeves.
Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the quote
of the day. And today... Our quote comes from
the American author and motivational speaker,
Zig Ziglar. And he said, And that's a wrap for
this morning. You can check out our Instagram,
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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.