Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, November 24th. You'll be interested
to know. 54 years ago, today, in 1971, a man
calling himself D. B. Cooper calmly hijacked
a Boeing 727, secured ransom, and parachuted
into the night. creating one of aviation's most
baffling mysteries. His audacious escape highlighted
vulnerabilities in commercial flight security
and spurred major improvements in passenger screening
and aircraft procedures nationwide. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the weather report.
This morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels
like 27 degrees. with 7 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 414 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 646. It looks like we're in
for a sunny Monday with a high near 49 and a
light northwest breeze at 7 to 12 miles per hour.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low
around 33 and light winds. For all you beach
runners out there, the first low tide Monday
will be just before 730, with a high tide at
130. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
50 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather, Tuesday will be cloudy
with a chance of rain after 4 p .m. and a high
near 53, as a southwest breeze picks up to around
10 miles per hour. Rain is likely Tuesday night
into early Wednesday with lows near 46. Then
Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with scattered
showers and a high near 60 as winds remain breezy
and gusty Wednesday night. Thanksgiving day through
Friday turns drear but blustery with highs falling
from the upper 40s to around 41 and gusts increasing
into the upper 20s to mid 30s. 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, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
is using artificial intelligence to enhance system
operations one oil sample at a time. This innovative
approach helps predict potential issues before
they arise, utilizing oil samples from diesel
commuter rail locomotives to uncover significant
insights. Ryan Cahalan, the chief operating officer
at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority,
described it as a molecular black box, aiming
to reduce train breakdowns and delays. With advanced
analysis in their Somerville maintenance facility,
the system can detect abnormal levels of elements
and identify problems instantly, unlike traditional
methods that take hours. Experts believe this
technology also preserves human jobs while providing
a substantial return on investment. Now on to
sports. Devonte Adams caught two of Matthew Stafford's
three touchdown passes during the Rams' 31 -point
first half, leading Los Angeles to a decisive
34 -7 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Hoopi Durrant returned an interception 50 yards
for a touchdown, contributing to the Rams' sixth
consecutive win, now at nine wins and two losses.
Stafford, who completed 25 of 35 passes for 273
yards, extended his streak of 308 consecutive
pass attempts without an interception. Baker
Mayfield struggled for the Buccaneers. throwing
two interceptions before exiting the game with
a sprained left shoulder. In local sports, the
New England Patriots rallied from a 10 -point
deficit to secure a 26 -20 victory over the Cincinnati
Bengals, becoming the first national football
league team to reach 10 wins this season. This
marked their ninth consecutive victory despite
significant injuries to their offensive line.
quarterback Drake May passed for 294 yards and
a touchdown, while cornerback Marcus Jones returned
an interception for 33 yards. New England now
holds a two and a half game lead in the American
Football Conference East, as the Bengals continue
to struggle with a three and eight record. In
top news, Costco has quietly addressed a significant
customer checkout issue. The chain, known for
its no -frills business model, aims to minimize
costs and pass savings to members. Our operating
philosophy has been simple. Keep costs down and
pass the savings on to our members. Recently,
Costco upgraded its checkout process, combining
human cashiers with new technology. CEO Ron Vakras
explained that employees can scan items while
members are in line. speeding up the process.
Additionally, Costco is rolling out membership
scanning devices at store entrances to reduce
unauthorized membership sharing. Overall, members
seem to support these changes, acknowledging
benefits like reduced checkout delays and theft
prevention. In business news, the American middle
class is becoming increasingly weary after nearly
five years of high prices. Many middle class
earners thought life would be more affordable
by now, but costs for goods and services are
25 % above 2020 levels. Polly Frew, a college
communications director, stated, life felt more
doable a year and a half ago. The Pew Research
Center defines the middle class as having a household
income between about $66 ,666 and $200 ,000.
Inflation has made everyday items like coffee
and car repairs marketly more expensive. Many
middle -class families are feeling financially
strained as rising costs continue to outpace
wage increases. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 1 % over the weekend to $87 ,000. Ethereum
is up 1 % to just over $2 ,800. And XRP is up
4%. to $2 .07. 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. One of America's most dangerous
volcanoes will soon power homes. Tapping energy
from super hot rock could produce cheap, clean,
constant energy almost anywhere, if drills and
wells can survive intense heat and pressure.
Engineers are building the hottest geothermal
power plant on Earth on the slopes of Newberry
Volcano, which is one of the largest and most
hazardous active volcanoes in the United States,
according to the U .S. Geological Survey. The
plant has already reached temperatures of 629
degrees Fahrenheit and will start selling electricity
to nearby homes and businesses next year. Mazama
Energy, the startup behind the project, aims
to reach temperatures above 750 degrees, potentially
transforming geothermal power into a major player
in the world's electricity systems. And in entertainment
news... Rental Family, Nuremberg, and Sentimental
Value are holding strong amid the dominating
crescents of Wicked at the box office. Rental
Family, from Searchlight Pictures, opened to
an estimated $3 million and $300 ,000 and received
an overall A Cinema Score. The film features
Brendan Fraser, who plays a struggling American
actor in modern -day Tokyo, James Vanderbilt's
Nuremberg, starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek,
surpassed $11 million in its third week. Sentimental
Value by Joachim Trier grossed $1 ,800 ,000,
featuring Stellan Skarsgard and Elle Fanning.
Limited releases also showed promise, with various
films expanding their audiences. Well, alrighty
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, success is the maximum utilization of the
ability that you have. 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.