Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, November 3rd. You'll be interested
to know. 68 years ago, today, in 1957, Soviet
engineers launched Sputnik 2, carrying a small
dog named Leika into orbit, demonstrating rapid
progress in space -like capabilities. The successful
orbital mission marked a major milestone in human
curiosity and technological achievement, inspiring
international focus on space exploration and
scientific innovation. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the weather report. This morning,
it's mostly sunny and it feels like 36 degrees
with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 432, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 621. It looks like we're in for some partly
sunny conditions today, with a high near 60 and
a gentle south wind blowing at 5 to 12, gusting
up to 22 tonight. Expect mostly cloudy skies,
with rain likely before 3 a .m., a low around
44, and a southwest wind around 13, gusting to
25. For all you beach runners out there, the
first high tide Monday will be just after 830
with a low tide at 3. The nearshore gooey at
Cape Cod Bay reads 55 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Tuesday will be
sunny with a high near 57 and a west wind of
about 13 to 16 miles per hour, gusting as high
as 29. A mostly clear night follows with a low
near 41 and lighter west winds. Wednesday is
mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain after
5 p .m. and a high near 58. Then rain is likely
Wednesday night with a low near 42. Thursday
turns mostly sunny with a high near 53 and northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph, gusting to 26. Then Thursday
night clears to near 34. Friday is partly sunny
with a high near 55 in rain likely after 7 p
.m. with a mild night low near 47. 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, lobster populations off New England have
significantly declined, leading regulators to
declare overfishing is occurring. The Atlantic
States Marine Fisheries Commission reported a
34 % drop since 2018, prompting potential new
management measures for fishermen. Lobsters are
a key seafood species valued at over $700 million
last year, but their numbers have rapidly decreased
in recent years. Most of the decline is happening
in fishing areas off Maine and Massachusetts,
where the southern New England stock remains
depleted. Despite attempts to enforce new rules,
fishermen have resisted changes that threaten
their livelihoods. Now onto sports. In the latest
NFL news, the Indianapolis Colts suffered a disappointing
loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final
score of 27 to 20. Porterback Daniel Jones struggled,
leading to skepticism about his future. and the
Colts' Super Bowl aspirations. Despite a 7 -1
record, doubts lingered due to this performance.
Jones, who had been strong all season, faced
pressure and made critical mistakes, resulting
in four turnovers. Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford
shined for the Rams, throwing four touchdowns
in a 34 -10 victory over the New Orleans Saints.
The Kansas City Chiefs also faced challenges.
potentially impacting their playoff positioning
after a loss to the Buffalo Bills. The Cincinnati
Bengals defense remains a concern following a
last -minute defeat by the Chicago Bears. The
Atlanta Falcons continue to struggle with kicking
issues, while the Green Bay Packers lost to the
Carolina Panthers in a surprising upset. These
outcomes highlight the unpredictability of this
NFL season in local sports. The brutal loss by
the Indianapolis Colts has surprisingly moved
the Pats into a stunning playoff position. After
a disastrous 2024 season, Hope surrounded the
Patriots under Mike Frable's leadership with
expectations for improvement. Now with a six
-game winning streak, they have become a legitimate
threat in the ASC. After beating the Falcons
to reach seven wins and two losses, they hold
the top seed in the conference. This season,
the postseason is a real possibility as they
prepare for a challenging matchup against the
Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week. In top news,
more than 10 million YouTube TV customers lost
access to ESPN, ABC, and other Disney channels
Thursday night after contract negotiations over
carriage fees collapsed. The dispute reflects
broader tensions, as programming companies demand
higher fees for sports content, while pay television
providers push back against rising subscriber
bills. College football and NFL games are among
the affected programming, with no clear resolution
timeline. YouTube TV stated, We know this is
a frustrating and disappointing outcome for our
subscribers. The blackout could lead to a $20
credit for subscribers if it lasts for an extended
period. In business news, Donald Trump's grant
of clemency to Cheng Fengzhao, the founder of
Binance, highlights failures and checks on presidential
power. During a recent exchange with CNN's Caitlin
Collins, Trump dismissed questions about the
pardon, claiming Zheo had a lot of support. and
was persecuted by the Biden administration. Zao,
known as Tsidis, was convicted for failing to
maintain an effective anti -money laundering
program and has a net worth of roughly $60 billion.
Despite his controversial pardon, Trump continues
to benefit from the cryptocurrency industry,
raising concerns about corruption and the integrity
of the American political system. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 3 % over the weekend to $108
,000. Ethereum is down 6 % to about $3 ,700.
And XRP is unchanged at $2 .43. 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. The ocean
is doing its best to absorb excess heat from
greenhouse emissions, but once humanity achieves
a net negative carbon economy, the consequences
will be severe. A new study indicates that when
cooling begins after fossil fuel use is stopped,
the ocean will burp excess heat, resembling the
effects of humanity's fossil fuel era. This emphasizes
the urgency of reducing emissions. Achieving
a net neutral world is crucial. The ocean produces
50 % of our oxygen and absorbs 30 % of atmospheric
carbon. Even in an ideal climate scenario, heat
trapped in the Southern Ocean could result in
significant warming effects for decades. This
research highlights the complexity of our climate
goals, suggesting that the road to a healthier
planet is still challenging. And in entertainment
news, the National Football League announces
that Sting will headline the Super Bowl branded
concert amid controversy surrounding Bad Bunny.
The Every Breath You Take singer will perform
in San Francisco on February 6th at the Palace
of Fine Arts, two days before Bad Bunny's halftime
show. Sting's performance is part of the Super
Bowl LX Studio 60 event, which promises unforgettable
music entertainment. Tickets for Sting's concert
start at $750 each. Despite criticism of Bad
Bunny's selection for the halftime show, NFL
commissioner Roger Goodell remains optimistic
about the event. Sting previously performed at
the Super Bowl halftime show in 2003. Well, all
righty, folks. It's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
Marine biologist and conservationist Sylvia Earle.
And she said, The ocean is the cornerstone of
Earth's life support system, providing oxygen,
regulating climate, and sustaining biodiversity.
Yet it remains largely unexplored and undervalued.
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.