Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, October 30th. You'll be interested
to know. 87 years ago, today, in 1938, a radio
dramatization of The War of the Worlds was presented
in a realistic news bulletin style. and famously
convinced many listeners they were hearing an
actual alien invasion. That broadcast showcased
the power of radio storytelling to stir public
imagination and led to new conversations about
media responsibility and the influence of mass
entertainment. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the weather report. This morning, there's
a slight chance of rain showers, and it feels
like 45 degrees, with 6 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 537, and it will rise
again tomorrow at 716. It looks like we're in
for some cloudy weather today, with a chance
of rain showers and a high near 59, along with
an easterly wind blowing at 6 to 14, gusting
up to 26. Tonight... Expect rain showers and
patchy fog with a low around 53 and an easterly
wind at 10 to 14, gusting as high as 30. For
all you beach runners out there, the first high
tide Thursday will be at 615 with a low tide
at 1215. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
56 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Friday will bring rain
showers, patchy fog, and a high near 62, with
a south wind around 10 to 15 miles per hour and
gusts as high as 33. The rain tapers to a slight
chance Friday night, with lows near 44 and west
winds near 15 miles per hour. Then Saturday and
Sunday turn mostly sunny, with highs falling
into the mid -50s and breezy west winds. 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, starting Wednesday, new pay transparency
rules take effect in Massachusetts, requiring
employers to include wage or salary ranges in
job listings. Workers can now request the pay
range for their current jobs, which aims to close
wage gaps, especially for women and people of
color, according to State Senator Pat Jelen.
In Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu announced initiatives
for Boston public schools, including a wicked
math program and expanded after -school offerings.
Meanwhile, the local Jamaican community is mobilizing
to support residents affected by Hurricane Melissa,
which devastated Jamaica as a Category 5 storm.
For those with health insurance questions, a
panel of experts will be available to help during
the 1 o 'clock hour today. Now on to sports.
Haynes King, the quarterback for Georgia Tech,
is gaining recognition as one of the toughest
players in college football. Last year, he played
against Georgia despite a right shoulder injury
that caused him immense pain. Miraculously, just
days before the game, he was able to throw deep
passes. Head coach Brent Key noted that King
has an innately high pain tolerance. and can
block out pain. In a remarkable performance,
King threw for 303 yards and ran for three touchdowns
despite the Jackets' loss in eight overtimes.
His determination has led Georgia Tech to an
8 -0 record and a No. 7 ranking in the Associated
Press poll. In local sports The Bruins recovered
after a lackluster first period. rallying to
defeat the New York Islanders 5 -2 at TD Garden
on Tuesday night. The comeback featured five
unanswered goals, including two powerplay goals
and a solid performance of 33 saves from Junas
Corpusalo. Despite a rocky start, the Bruins
found their rhythm, with Pavel Zaka setting up
Elias Lindholm for a one -timer, followed by
David Pasternak tying the game. Morgan Jeeke
added a power play goal, and Fraser Minton sealed
the win with an empty netter. The Bruins faced
the Buffalo Sabres at 7 o 'clock tonight at TD
Garden. In top news, Hurricane Melissa made landfall
in Cuba early Wednesday as a Category 3 storm
after devastating western Jamaica on Tuesday.
Melissa struck near Chivirico, Cuba. with wind
speeds of 125 miles per hour at 3 a .m. and is
now a category 2 storm with maximum winds of
100 miles per hour. The storm is moving northeast,
expected to reach Bermuda by Thursday night.
In Jamaica, flooding left 77 % of homes without
electricity, and the government declared a disaster
area. More than 735 ,000 people were evacuated
in Cuba as officials prepared for widespread
flooding. In business news, the Federal Reserve
lowered interest rates at its second consecutive
meeting, but Chair Jerome Powell cast doubt on
expectations for a further rate cut this year.
Powell emphasized that the notion of a cut at
the Fed's next gathering in December is far from
a certainty. The Dow Jones Industrial Average
and the S &P 500 erased gains, while the Nasdaq
Composite rose to a record high. Powell's comments
highlight a growing chorus of officials wary
about additional cuts. The Fed will stop reducing
its asset portfolio on December 1, marking a
significant shift in policy. Concerns about inflation
and job growth continue to complicate the Fed's
decisions. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down
2 % to about $111 ,000. Ethereum is down half
a percent to just over $3 ,900. And XRP is down
1 % to $2 .58. 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. America only hurts itself by
discounting what China has done well. After months
of trade tensions, Presidents Donald Trump and
Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in Korea for
a possible agreement. This presents an occasion
for the United States to learn from China's rapid
technological advancements. China has become
a powerhouse, leading in artificial intelligence
patents and clean energy technology. To regain
its competitive edge, the United States must
embrace innovation and absorb talent from China.
Excessive competition in China has spurred unique
advancements that the US can learn from. Ignoring
these lessons may leave America lagging behind.
And in entertainment news, Taylor Sheridan, the
mastermind behind hits like Tulsa King and Landman,
is leaving Paramount after tensions with new
chief executive David Ellison's leadership team.
Sheridan valued creative freedom at Paramount,
but that began to change with Ellison's arrival
following the merger with Skydance. Disagreements
over project pitches and budget scrutiny prompted
Sheridan to sign a five -year contract with NBCUniversal,
potentially worth up to $1 billion. While he
plans to fulfill his remaining commitments to
Paramount, the loss of Sheridan represents a
significant challenge for Ellison, especially
amid upcoming layoffs. Geridan's departure highlights
the struggle between fostering talent and controlling
costs in the entertainment industry. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American journalist
and author, Walter Lippman. And he said, We're
all think alike, no one thinks very much. 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.