Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, November 12th. You'll be
interested to know. 44 years ago, today, in 1981.
Space Shuttle Columbia flew the second flight
of the Space Transportation System. With two
astronauts aboard, completing experiments and
demonstrating that a reusable orbital vehicle
could be turned around for another mission. That
achievement marked a major milestone in human
spaceflight by proving the viability of repeated
access to orbit and inspiring confidence in routine
scientific and technological operations from
space. So now you know. And now, it's time for
the weather report. This morning it's mostly
cloudy and it feels like 28 degrees with 8 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
423 and it will rise again tomorrow at 632. It
looks like we're in for a slight chance of rain
this morning with mostly cloudy skies and a high
near 46 accompanied by a gentle southwest breeze.
Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a low
around 37 and light winds. For all you beach
runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday
will be at 1030 with a high tide at 445. The
nearshore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 54 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Thursday will be mostly sunny with a
slight chance of rain after 3 p .m. and a high
near 50, with a west wind of 6 to 12 miles per
hour. Friday and Saturday stay mostly sunny with
highs in the mid 40s and northwest winds near
10 miles per hour. Then rain becomes likely Sunday
with a high near 49 and a chance of showers lingering
into Sunday night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, Massachusetts
is moving forward with a 50 -year coastal climate
plan as federal support diminishes. Increased
storm surges, flooding, and erosion pose significant
challenges for the state's 78 coastal communities.
The plan, known as the Resilient Coasts Initiative,
was announced in Chelsea during King Tides, which
are known for causing coastal flooding. Massachusetts
Secretary for Energy and Environment Rebecca
Tepper emphasized the importance of protecting
vulnerable communities. Local leaders, including
State Senator Sal Dey Domenico, noted the federal
government's withdrawal of crucial funding for
resilience projects. Experts stressed the need
for collaboration and funding to address immediate
community needs while planning for the future.
Now on to sports. NHL officials are set to inspect
Milan's Olympic Hockey Arena next week amid ongoing
concerns about construction progress. Deputy
Commissioner Bill Daley expressed, it continues
to be concerning following a meeting with general
managers. Derek King and Di Matsuzaki will assess
the situation as the Olympics are just 90 days
away. Daily noted the lead receives weekly updates
but requires first -hand observations. The International
Olympic Committee confirmed the arena is scheduled
for completion mid -December, with a new event
planned for early January. In other news, NHL
executives discussed roster reveal dates and
pre -season lineup regulations. In local sports,
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points, And Kelly Oberjr
made the go -ahead basket on a follow with 8
.7 seconds left, leading the Philadelphia 76ers
to a 102 -100 win over the Boston Celtics on
Tuesday night. Justin Edwards had a team -high
22 points for the 76ers, who played without Joel
Embiid due to right knee soreness. Jalen Brown
hasted the Celtics with 24 points. Philadelphia
coach Nick Nurse stated that tests revealed no
structural issues with Embiid's knee, and he
is day -to -day. The Celtics will host Memphis
on Wednesday night. In top news, the upcoming
weather forecast is chilly with a chance of falling
iguanas. Due to a potentially record -smashing
cold snap, iguanas could fall from trees in parts
of Florida. Temperatures in South Florida may
dip into the high 30s this week. The Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission states
that iguanas become sluggish below 50 degrees.
When temperatures drop into the 30s and 40s,
they can freeze, lose their grip, and fall. National
Weather Service stations have issued falling
iguana advisories. reminding residents that these
lizards are usually temporarily immobilized,
not dead. As temperatures warm, the iguanas will
unthaw and be able to move again. In business
news, Visa Incorporated and MasterCard Incorporated
have reached a new settlement agreement with
a group of merchants, potentially impacting credit
card rewards for consumers. The proposed settlement
would allow stores to limit their acceptance
of rewards cards, which typically incur higher
fees. Merchants could choose to accept all cards
or just specific categories, including commercial,
premium consumer credit, and standard credit
cards. This flexibility could lead to merchants
blocking premium cards to reduce costs. While
analysts suggest this may upset affluent consumers,
It could also provide merchants with significant
relief. The settlement is pending court approval,
aiming to resolve a decades -long lawsuit. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 3 % to about
$103 ,000. Ethereum is down 4 % to just over
$3 ,400. And XRP is down 5 % to $2 .39. 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. Boocal is
warning its 2 .5 billion Gmail users to enhance
their security. While there are claims of a breach,
the real advice is to stop using passwords altogether.
The issue stems from a breach at Salesforce,
where attackers accessed business -related Gmail
data, not actual credentials. With this data,
phishing attacks have become more sophisticated.
Hookle emphasizes that users should never share
their passwords, even with trusted individuals.
Instead, users are encouraged to switch to pass
keys or two -factor authentication for better
security. Stain Vigilant is key, as breaches
can compromise accounts indirectly. And in entertainment
news, DC Studios is tapping the creators of American
Vandal for a new television spinoff featuring
Jimmy Olsen. The show will be led by Skyler Gesondo,
who reprises his role as Daily Planet photographer
Jimmy Olsen with the first season focusing on
Gorilla Grodd. Dan Peralt and Tony Jacenda will
write, executive produce, and show on this Superman
movie spinoff. The series will center on Olsen
and other Daily Planet reporters tackling cases
involving super -powered villains. Gorilla Grodd,
a super -intelligent evil ape, is a key antagonist
for The Flash. first appearing in comics in 1959.
Ben and Peter Safran will executive produce,
while Galin Vazman oversees for DC. 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, courage is not the absence of fear,
but the triumph over it. 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.