Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, November 19th. You'll be
interested to know. 162 years ago, today, in
1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered a brief
but powerful Gettysburg address honoring fallen
soldiers. and redefining the cause of the war
at a dedication for a national cemetery. The
speech crystallized the nation's commitment to
liberty and equal rights, setting a moral standard
that elevated the conflict into a test of democratic
ideals for generations to come. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report. This
morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels like
24 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 417 and it will rise again
tomorrow at 641. It looks like we're in for a
sunny Wednesday with a high near 46 and a light
northwest breeze around 5. Tonight, expect mostly
clear skies with a low around 28 and light winds
continuing. For all you beach runners out there,
the first high tide Wednesday will be at 1015
with the low tide at 445. The nearshore buoy
at Cape Cod Bay reads 51 degrees for the water
temperature. Looking ahead in the weather, Thursday
will be partly sunny with a high near 46 and
a light north wind around five miles per hour.
A slight chance of rain arrives Friday morning,
as skies turn mostly cloudy with highs near 52
and southwest winds up to 9 miles per hour. Then
dry and mostly sunny conditions return Saturday
and Sunday, with highs in the upper 40s and light
northwest to west breezes. 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. In local news, Boston
has officially earned its first Michelin star
restaurant, with the honor going to 311 Omakas
on Tremont Street in the South End. Additionally,
six other eateries in the area received Bib Gorman
awards, including Bar Volpe and Fox and the Knife
in Boston. Earlier this year, Michelin announced
its esteemed guide would expand to greater Boston.
and the excitement surrounding the 2025 Northeast
Cities Guide has been palpable. Martha Sheridan,
president and CEO of Meet Boston, emphasized
the Guide's influence on travelers seeking extraordinary
cuisine. Local food blogger Mark Hurwitz mentioned
several contenders for future Michelin stars,
highlighting Boston's growing culinary scene.
Now onto sports. Oklahoma moved up to eighth
in the college football playoff rankings, while
Notre Dame remained ninth, giving the Fighting
Irish a decent chance to control their postseason
path. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A &M held
the top three spots for the third consecutive
week. Alabama dropped to tenth after losing to
Oklahoma. The rankings now feature five southeastern
conference teams in the top 10, potentially paving
their way to the playoffs. Miami, currently ranked
13th, faces a challenging path to the conference
championship. Exciting rivalry games this Thanksgiving
weekend could drastically impact playoff positions.
The chances of favorites winning these matchups
sit at just 15%. In local sports, Jalen Brown
scored 29 points, Payton Pritchard contributed
22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics
beat the Nets 113 -99 on Tuesday night, marking
their first time above 500 this season. Derek
White added 15 points for the Celtics, who secured
their third consecutive victory, improving to
eight wins and seven losses. Michael Porter Jr.
scored 25 points for the Nets, but they struggled
offensively late in the game. The Celtics will
face the Nets again on Friday night in Boston.
In top news, new research indicates that the
shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia by
lowering the risk of reactivation of the varicella
zoster virus. One of the largest studies on this
link found that individuals with multiple shingles
episodes had a higher dementia risk for several
years post -second outbreak. The findings published
in the journal Nature Medicine emphasize the
importance of shingles vaccination for brain
health. Researchers analyzed over 100 million
medical records from 2007 to 2023. Those vaccinated
showed a 27 to 33 percent lower dementia risk
over three years. This study suggests a greater
understanding of the virus's role in neurodegeneration
could improve dementia treatments. In business
news, Alphabet stock has risen amid excitement
over the artificial intelligence boom, but its
chief executive officer sees elements of irrationality
in AI investment. Sundar Pichai launched Alphabet's
Gemini 3 on Tuesday, calling it state -of -the
-art in reasoning. He emphasized that Gemini
3 better understands context and intent behind
requests, enhancing user experience. In midday
trading, Alphabet's stock was up a half percent
at $286. Pichai warned that no company is going
to be immune if an AI bubble bursts. Concerns
about over -investment in AI are growing, with
a majority of investors indicating companies
are over -investing. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 4 % to $95 ,000. Ethereum is up 5 % to
just under $3 ,200. And XRP is up 5 % to $2 .24.
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. U .S. Bank
has discontinued its robo -advisor automated
investor, effective October 28. This decision
is part of a broader trend. as companies like
UBS and JP Morgan Chase have also reevaluated
their digital advice strategies. A representative
from U .S. banks cited evolving market conditions
and customer preferences for this move. The accounts
were transitioned to self -directed investing,
more the Wealth Connect service, which offers
personalized guidance from financial advisors.
While some robo -advisors have thrived, others
struggle. facing high customer acquisition costs
and low profit margins. Wealthfront recently
filed to go public, boasting over 1 .3 million
funded clients. And in entertainment news, Netflix
has acquired Johnny Rosenthal's comedy spec,
Aunt Roxy, for Ryan Reynolds' maximum effort
and Amy Williams to produce. In Aunt Roxy, a
carefree writer agrees to watch her uptight sisters
gifted children for a week, navigating teenage
romance and her own messy love life. Rosenthal
is known for writing Bad Santa 2, which grossed
over $100 million worldwide. Reynolds' maximum
effort. Recently boarded an Amazon and Gem remake
of the 1974 action comedy Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.
Williams produced credits include rally caps
and mothers and daughters, featuring several
notable actors. Well, all righty, folks. It's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American historian and author,
David McCullough. And he said, history is a guide
to navigation in perilous times. 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.