Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, November 17th. You'll be interested
to know. 52 years ago, today, in 1973, President
Richard Nixon delivered a forceful public statement
declaring, I'm not a crook, while defending his
conduct amid intense political scrutiny and legal
questioning. That moment crystallized a leaders'
resolve to assert accountability and shaped public
discourse on trust in government, prompting new
expectations for transparency and ethical reform.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's mostly sunny and it
feels like 20 degrees, with 15 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 418, and
it will rise again tomorrow at 638. It looks
like we're in for a mostly sunny day with a high
near 43 and a breezy west wind at 14 to 17 miles
per hour, gusting up to 30. Tonight, expect mostly
clear skies with a low around 32 and a lighter
west wind at 10 to 14 miles per hour, gusting
up to 24. For all you beach runners out there,
the first Tide Monday will be at midnight with
the tide at midnight. The nearshore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 52 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, Tuesday and Wednesday
will be sunny with highs near 46 and a west breeze
around 10 miles per hour. Thursday is mostly
cloudy with a slight chance of rain late Thursday
night at a low near 39. Then rain becomes likely
Friday with highs rising to near 54 and south
winds around 5 miles per hour. Bonjour, food
enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by
Versailles Café 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. Frank
DePasquale, a lifelong resident of the North
End, is on a mission to transform the neighborhood's
entrance into a vibrant Italian cultural hub.
He plans to convert an abandoned space on Cross
Street into a multi -purpose building with a
culinary school, travel agency, coffee shop and
retail stores. DePasquale believes this project
will create the greatest entrance. For a neighborhood,
he deeply loves and aims to enhance its business
climate. He is also working on establishing a
historical museum to celebrate the North End's
rich 400 -year history, which has been long desired
by the community. Construction began this summer
with hopes to complete the project by next summer,
coinciding with the arrival of the 2026 World
Cup. Now on to sports. The Eagles sealed a victory
with help of a late pass interference call. Rakiasen
was in shock after being called for pass interference
late in the fourth quarter, giving the Eagles
a first down to seal the game. Jalen Hurts scored
the only touchdown in an otherwise weak effort
from the Philadelphia Eagles offense, leading
them to a 16 -9 win over the Detroit Lions. The
Eagles are the only team in the NFC East with
more than three wins, putting them in contention
for the top seed in the conference. The Lions
failed to convert on five fourth -down attempts.
In local sports, the Celtics survived a late
scare, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 121 -118.
They nearly squandered a 24 -point lead. but
held on against James Harden's clutch performance,
securing their second straight win and improving
to seven wins and seven losses on the season.
Jalen Brown led the Celtics with 33 points and
12 rebounds, while Peyton Pritchard contributed
30 points. The Seas opened strong, but faced
a fierce Clippers comeback, cutting their lead
to just one point in the closing seconds. Despite
a missed buzzer beater from Harden, the Celtics
escaped with the victory. In top news, it is
time to retire the lufa. While using one can
feel satisfying, it might be doing more harm
than good. Facial plastic surgeon Lara Duggan
stated that lufas trap dead skin cells, water,
and bacteria. This creates a perfect environment
for microbes increasing the risk of breakouts
and skin inflammation. Dermatologist Toral Vadia
warned that over -exfoliation can strip the skin
of its natural oils. For best results, use your
hands or a soft washcloth. In business news,
the Federal Reserve will release its October
meeting minutes on Wednesday, as chances of a
December quarter -point rate cut have declined.
This week, companies in the spotlight include
Klarna, Medtronic, and TJX. Stocks jumped this
past Monday on hopes the U .S. government shutdown
would end, then lost most gains by Thursday when
the government officially reopened. Equity suffered
from hawkish comments as several federal open
market committee members indicated a rate cut
would be unnecessary. Traders now price in a
43 % chance for a quarter -point rate cut by
year -end, down from 66 % a week ago. Retailers
including Home Depot and Walmart will announce
earnings this week. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 3 % over the weekend to $95 ,000. Ethereum
is up 1 % to just under $3 ,200. And XRP is down
2%. to $2 .25. 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. Scientists have discovered
a way to reverse kidney damage. leading experts
to claim we are in a golden age for treating
chronic kidney disease. Nicolas Palacios received
devastating news on his daughter's first birthday
in July 2020 when he learned he was facing stage
4 kidney disease. After medications halted his
decline, he participated in a clinical trial
for turspotide at GLP -1 receptor agonist. His
kidney function improved significantly allowing
him to live without dialysis or a transplant.
Palacio's transformation reflects a broader trend,
with new treatments showing promise for chronic
kidney disease. Researchers now envision a potential
cure for kidney disease, marking a significant
shift in treatment options. The film Now You
See Me, Now You Don't swiped the top spot on
global box office charts with over $75 million.
It also took first place in the domestic marketplace,
earning $54 .2 million from 64 territories. Released
nearly a decade after its predecessor, the film
performed well internationally, particularly
in China, South Korea, France, and the United
Kingdom. Meanwhile, Demon Slayer Kometsu no Yaiba
Infinity Castle opened in China with $52 .4 million,
bringing its total to nearly $730 million. Paramount's
The Running Man collapsed at the box office,
earning $17 million, domestically and $11 million
internationally, significantly below its $110
million budget. Warner Brothers won battle after
another, crossed the $200 million mark globally,
but its production and marketing costs put it
deeply in the hole. 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, And that's
a wrap for this morning. You can check out our
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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.