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49ers Triumph Over Cowboys! Celtics vs. Bucks, Microsoft’s Call of Duty Release. · Sunny Mornings Boston

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  Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
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  I'm your host Melissa and it's Monday, October 28th.
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  You'll be interested to know.
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  138 years ago, today, in 1886, President Grover Cleveland officially dedicated this Statue of Liberty,
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  a remarkable gift from the people of France to the people of the United States,
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  on Bedloz Island, later known as Liberty Island, in Upper New York Bay.
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  This dedication symbolized friendship and shared ideals between the two nations.
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  So now you know.
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  And now, it's time for the weather report.
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  This morning it's mostly sunny and feels like 29 degrees, with 13 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 542 and it will rise again tomorrow at 714.
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  It looks like we're in for a sunny Monday, with temperatures reaching up to 51 and a light north wind.
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  Tonight.
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  Expect mostly clear skies with some patchy frost after 1 a.m., a low of 33 and gentle winds.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Monday will be just before 930, with a low tide at 330.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 58 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Expect patchy frost before 9 a.m. on Tuesday as well, then mostly sunny skies with a high near 57.
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  Wednesday brings partly sunny conditions, warming up to a high near 73.
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  Nights will be mostly cloudy, with lows around 57 to 60.
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  Rain showers are possible after 7 p.m. on Tuesday and again before 2 p.m. on Friday, so keep an eye out.
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  Sunny mornings send you.
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  In local news, the Boston City Council may vote next week on a revised proposal from Mayor Michelle Wu,
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  aimed at shifting property tax burdens from homeowners to commercial property owners.
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  This compromise reduces the tax burden on businesses and shortens the duration of the change.
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  If approved, residential taxes would increase by 9 percent, significantly lower than the estimated 28 percent without action.
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  Councilors expressed concerns over the rush process with calls for community meetings.
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  Senate President Karen Spilka praised the compromise, emphasizing its balance between resident and business needs.
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  Final tax rates must be approved in November for timely billing.
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  Now onto sports.
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  On Sunday night football in Santa Clara, the 49ers, now 4-4, triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys, who dropped to 3-4 with a thrilling 30-24 victory.
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  Brock Purdy shone, throwing for 260 yards and a touchdown, while also scoring on a sneak.
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  Despite Dak Prescott's valiant effort with two TDs to CD Lamb, the comeback could not be completed.
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  On Monday night football, the Pittsburgh Steelers, at 5-2, host the New York Giants, who are 2-5.
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  With Russell Wilson back in form, accounting for three touchdowns last week, Pittsburgh's offense looks promising.
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  The Giants face a daunting task against a defense led by T.J. Watt, second in the NFL in takeaways.
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  Tonight, the Dodgers face the Yankees in New York for Game 3 of the World Series, with Los Angeles leading two games to none.
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  Walker Bueller squares off against Clark Schmidt.
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  Expect 53 degrees at game time in the Bronx.
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  The Dodgers are favored by 1-1.5 runs.
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  Shohei Otani's status remains unknown.
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  In local sports.
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  Last night in Detroit, the Celtics edged out the Pistons, 1-24 to 1-18.
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  Jason Tatum lit up the court with 37 points, while Jalen Ivey led Detroit with 26.
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  The Seas maintained their unbeaten streak at 3-0.
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  Tonight, the Celtics host the Milwaukee Bucks at the Garden.
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  The Celtics are favored by 1-1.5.
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  Key absences include Chris Middleton for the Bucks, and Chris Stupps porzing us for the Celts.
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  Yesterday afternoon, the Pats snapped their six-game losing streak, edging out the New York Jets 25-22 at Gillette Stadium.
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  Ramondre Stevenson's late touchdown secured the win.
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  Jacoby Brissette, stepping in for injured Drake May, led two fourth-quarter scoring drives.
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  Aaron Rodgers threw for 233 yards and two touchdowns, but the Jets stumbled to their fifth consecutive loss.
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  Both teams now stand at 2-6.
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  Friday night, Louisville staged a comeback to beat Boston College 31-27 after trailing by 20 points.
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  Tyler Show threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns, despite two interceptions.
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  Boston College, now 4-4, saw Thomas Castellanos' final Hail Mary fall incomplete, sealing their fate.
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  Tomorrow, the unbeaten Bruins at 4-0-1 face off against the Philadelphia Flyers, who stand at 2-5-1 at TD Garden.
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  In top news, the non-alcoholic beer market is experiencing a remarkable surge, attracting various companies, including those owned by celebrities.
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  Bump Williams, the chief executive officer of Bump Williams Consulting, predicts double-digit growth for at least the next five years.
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  He noted, drinking a non-alcoholic beer today is not like it was 25 years ago, emphasizing a shift towards health-conscious choices.
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  The recent launch of Barrow, a premium non-alcoholic beer by actor Tom Holland and chief executive officer John Herman, highlights this trend.
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  Sales in this category have soared from $135 million in 2018 to over $541 million in 2023.
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  In business news, big technology companies are losing some shine ahead of a major earnings week.
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  This week, Alphabet, Microsoft, MetaPlatforms, Apple, and Amazon will report their quarterly results.
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  Over the summer, some of these magnificent seven stocks became less remarkable as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates.
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  Despite this, analysts predict solid growth for these companies.
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  Ado Caspi, an analyst at GlobalX, noted expectations for revenue acceleration and continued innovation.
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  However, there are signs that retail investors are shifting towards other sectors, indicating a potential decline in enthusiasm for artificial intelligence.
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  Earnings from other companies, including McDonald's and Starbucks, will also be closely watched this week.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $67,700. Ethereum is just under $2,500.
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  And Goatseas Maximus moving on to a more local vibe.
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  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.
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  Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
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  Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental well-being.
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  Scientific research affirms its benefits.
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  So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
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  With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to tell them, sunny mornings sent you by.
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  And now, back to the show.
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  Let's talk tech.
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  Microsoft is facing a significant challenge with the release of a new installment in the popular Call of Duty franchise, which will be available on its Game Pass subscription service.
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  This launch is part of Microsoft's ambitious $75 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, aiming to transform how gamers access and pay for video games.
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  The latest installment, Call of Duty Black Ops 6, will be offered for a monthly fee of around $20, or for a one-time purchase starting at $70.
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  As the gaming industry evolves, Microsoft hopes to mimic the success of streaming platforms like Netflix, although some analysts remain skeptical about the viability of this model for video games.
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  And in entertainment news, exciting news for Peaky Blender's fans.
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  Production on the film adaptation is officially underway, with Killian Murphy reprising his iconic role as Tommy Shelby.
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  Creator Stephen Knight confirmed Murphy's return at the premiere of his new BBC series, This Town, stating, We are shooting it in September just down the road in Digbeth.
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  Alongside Murphy, the cast includes A-list talents like Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, and Barry Kogin.
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  While a release date remains unconfirmed, we could see the film by the end of 2025.
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  The storyline will delve into untold events surrounding the Second World War.
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  Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today, our quote comes from the Scottish politician and writer, Walter Elliot.
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  And he said, Perseverance is not a long race, it is many short races one after the other.
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  And that's a wrap for this morning.
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  You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with local news and the weather reports.
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  Have an amazing day, my good friends.
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  We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.