Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, October 29th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Cat Day. This whiskered
holiday celebrates feline friends, raises awareness
for adoption, and began as a grassroots effort
to help shelters with fun events. social media
sharing and volunteer opportunities. Grab a perfect
companion, pamper your cat with a treat and join
the playful festivities to celebrate. 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 42 degrees with 12 mile per
hour wind. The sunset will take place at 539,
and it will rise again tomorrow at 715. It looks
like we're in for some cloudy skies today, with
a chance of rain showers and a high near 53,
along with a light northeast breeze around 13.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies again with
a low around 46 and lighter winds. For all you
beach runners out there, The first low tide Wednesday
will be at 1115, with a high tide at 530. The
nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 57 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather, Thursday starts with a chance of rain
before 8 a .m., then becomes rainy with patchy
fog and a high near 59, and northeast winds around
7 to 13 miles per hour. Showers continue into
Thursday night with thunderstorms likely and
lows near 53. Then Friday remains showery and
breezy with southwest winds 9 to 15 miles per
hour and gusts up to 30. Easing to gusty west
winds through the weekend as Saturday and Sunday
turn mostly sunny with highs in the mid -50s
and nights, dropping into the upper 30s to low
40s. 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, should driverless cars
be allowed in Boston? Tensions are rising over
plans to introduce autonomous vehicles in the
city. The City Council is considering an ordinance
that would impose heavy restrictions on these
services, particularly concerning the company
Waymo. which began test drives in May. Concerns
regarding safety and potential job losses have
sparked discussions, leading to a rally outside
Boston City Hall. Council members proposed an
advisory board to evaluate the impacts of these
vehicles on jobs and public safety. Waymo opposes
the ordinance, claiming it would ban fully autonomous
vehicles. Disability advocates argue that supporting
Waymo would promote innovation and accessibility
in Boston. Now on to sports. Damon Jones, a former
NBA player and assistant coach, has found himself
at the center of a significant betting scandal.
He is accused of leaking inside information to
sports bettors using his friendship with LeBron
James. Jones was arrested last week as part of
a federal investigation into an illegal gambling
ring linked to organized crime. Prosecutors allege
he sold information before at least two Lakers
games, including a tip regarding James' injury
status. Now, Jones faces serious legal issues,
having been advised by prosecutors to refrain
from gambling due to his very serious gambling
problem. Now on to the World Series. This one
didn't go to 18 innings, but it was still a good
one. The Jays beat the Dodgers 6 -2 and tie up
the series at 2 a piece. They remain in Los Angeles
for Game 5 tonight, with Jespage facing Blake
Snell at 8 Eastern on Fox. In local sports, the
New England Patriots just secured rising defensive
star Marcus Jones well ahead of rivals. This
season, the Patriots' secondary was under close
scrutiny, particularly with the anticipated return
of Christian Gonzalez following an off -season
injury. With newly signed free agent Carlton
Davis III and a strong group including Marcus
Jones, expectations were high. Jones has emerged
as a superstar, showcasing his value in all three
phases of the game. The Patriots officially announced
his contract extension, a strategic move given
his pivotal role. His importance is recognized
not only by fans, but also by teammates, including
Gonzalez. In top news, food stamp funding is
set to run out in a matter of days amid the country's
second longest government shutdown, leaving struggling
Americans without financial assistance during
a period of higher grocery prices. The United
States Department of Agriculture which operates
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,
more commonly known as SNAP, stated that, at
this time, there will be no benefits issued November
1st. SNAP participants receive an average of
about $187 per month. Public Policy Professor
Luke Schaefer warned that many may face tough
choices, saying, am I going to pay my rent, or
am I going to eat this month? Contingency funding
remains available, but the agency claims it cannot
use that money for regular benefits. In business
news, Sora has lost its App Store crown to Dave's
Hot Chicken. This popular app has taken the top
spot, ending Sora's impressive weeks -long reign.
Since its launch on September 30th, Sora dominated
the charts due to its user -friendly AI video
generation. However, on Friday, it was dethroned
by Dave's Hot Chicken, which is running a promotion
for free sliders to celebrate Drake's birthday.
This promotion resulted in 343 ,531 new accounts
in a single day. Dave's is not alone in leveraging
free offerings. Many quick service chains have
succeeded similarly. As digital sales rise, maintaining
direct customer relationships becomes increasingly
vital. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 0
.5 % to about $113 ,000. Ethereum is down 3 %
to just under $4 ,000. And XRP is down 1 % to
$2 .62. 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. Skimmers are targeting Americans
in a clever new debit card scheme. While many
believe credit cards are the most targeted payment
method, it is actually debit cards that fraudsters
pursue the most. A recent Federal Reserve survey
indicates a rise in such cases. One bizarre scheme
involves victims being told to destroy their
debit cards while leaving the chip intact. Skimmers
then collect these cards using social engineering
to obtain PIN numbers and access bank accounts.
Consumers are at greater risk of loss with debit
cards as funds are withdrawn immediately upon
unauthorized access. To protect yourself, monitor
your accounts regularly and avoid sharing sensitive
information. And in entertainment news, some
people are good at making hit television and
streaming shows. Taylor Sheridan is really good
at it, as he is the creator of Yellowstone, Landman
and more. That is why it is surprising that he
is leaving Paramount. which was counting on him
to create more hits for Comcast. Sheridan is
arguably the most powerful creator in television
and streaming today, generating a reported $2
.9 billion in revenue from Yellowstone alone.
It is a puzzling decision, especially for Paramount's
new owner, David Ellison, who knows the value
of a single megastar. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American poet and author
T .S. Eliot. 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.
Had an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see
you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Boston.