WEBVTT 00:00:01.620 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.080 --> 00:00:09.140 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.160 --> 00:00:13.419 and it's Thursday, December 4th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.419 --> 00:00:18.620 to know. Today's National Cookie Day. This sweet 00:00:18.620 --> 00:00:21.739 holiday invites bakers and cookie lovers to share 00:00:21.739 --> 00:00:25.859 classic recipes, creative twists, and warm smiles 00:00:25.859 --> 00:00:29.620 with friends and family and neighbors. So now 00:00:29.620 --> 00:00:33.630 you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:33.630 --> 00:00:39.609 report. This morning, it's partly sunny and it 00:00:39.609 --> 00:00:43.130 feels like 20 degrees, with 10 mile per hour 00:00:43.130 --> 00:00:47.310 wind. The sunset will take place at 411, and 00:00:47.310 --> 00:00:51.530 it will rise again tomorrow at 657. It looks 00:00:51.530 --> 00:00:54.149 like we're in for some snow showers early afternoon, 00:00:54.549 --> 00:00:57.789 followed by a chance of rain showers, with temperatures 00:00:57.789 --> 00:01:01.049 peaking near 38. and then drop into around 30 00:01:01.049 --> 00:01:04.530 along with a breezy west wind at 10 to 20 miles 00:01:04.530 --> 00:01:09.469 per hour. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies 00:01:09.469 --> 00:01:12.849 with a low of 10 and a chilly northwest wind 00:01:12.849 --> 00:01:16.670 at 9 to 20, gusting up to 35 miles per hour. 00:01:17.569 --> 00:01:20.010 For all you beach runners out there, the first 00:01:20.010 --> 00:01:23.810 high tide Thursday will be at 9 .45 with a low 00:01:23.810 --> 00:01:28.370 tide just before 4 .30. The nearshore buoy at 00:01:28.370 --> 00:01:32.469 Cape Cod Bay reads 48 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:34.750 --> 00:01:37.870 Looking ahead in the weather. Friday will be 00:01:37.870 --> 00:01:41.069 sunny with a high near 27 and a west wind around 00:01:41.069 --> 00:01:44.129 8 miles per hour. The wind chills could drop 00:01:44.129 --> 00:01:47.870 to near negative 2. A chance of snow showers 00:01:47.870 --> 00:01:50.689 arrives late Friday night into Saturday morning 00:01:50.689 --> 00:01:54.000 with mostly cloudy skies. at a cooler low near 00:01:54.000 --> 00:01:57.819 21 before highs rebound to near 35 on Saturday 00:01:57.819 --> 00:02:02.260 and then rise into the upper 30s on Sunday. Monday 00:02:02.260 --> 00:02:05.519 turns breezy with northwest winds 8 to 12 miles 00:02:05.519 --> 00:02:09.340 per hour and gusts up to 22 as highs haul back 00:02:09.340 --> 00:02:14.419 to near 26. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast 00:02:14.419 --> 00:02:17.539 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:02:17.539 --> 00:02:21.599 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:21.960 --> 00:02:25.080 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:25.080 --> 00:02:29.120 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:29.120 --> 00:02:32.599 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:32.599 --> 00:02:36.680 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:36.680 --> 00:02:38.879 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:39.419 --> 00:02:43.479 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:43.479 --> 00:02:46.900 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings 00:02:46.900 --> 00:02:52.819 send you. In local news, Boston homeowners should 00:02:52.819 --> 00:02:56.439 brace for a 13 % property tax jump on single 00:02:56.439 --> 00:02:59.680 -family homes, as Mayor Wu contends with sliding 00:02:59.680 --> 00:03:03.560 commercial real estate values. It is the second 00:03:03.560 --> 00:03:06.719 year in a row that Bostonians face a double -digit 00:03:06.719 --> 00:03:09.740 residential tax increase, as commercial property 00:03:09.740 --> 00:03:13.819 values dropped 6 % and residential values rose 00:03:13.819 --> 00:03:18.139 2%. This means the tax burden shifts from businesses 00:03:18.139 --> 00:03:21.960 to homeowners. Average single -family homes will 00:03:21.960 --> 00:03:26.060 see a $780 annual increase, according to Wu. 00:03:27.300 --> 00:03:30.500 The city is still determining how much multifamily 00:03:30.500 --> 00:03:34.080 home taxes will rise. Commercial properties will 00:03:34.080 --> 00:03:37.860 see a 4 .4 % decrease, saving typical office 00:03:37.860 --> 00:03:49.560 buildings $210 ,000. Now on to sports. The early 00:03:49.560 --> 00:03:52.060 signing period for college football kicked off 00:03:52.060 --> 00:03:55.759 yesterday as teams build their 20 -26 rosters 00:03:55.759 --> 00:03:58.680 and prepare for conference title games and the 00:03:58.680 --> 00:04:01.960 college football playoff. Despite predictions 00:04:01.960 --> 00:04:05.419 that name, image, and likeness compensation would 00:04:05.419 --> 00:04:08.780 consolidate talent, nearly 20 schools have signed 00:04:08.780 --> 00:04:11.759 or received commitments from five -star recruits 00:04:11.759 --> 00:04:15.610 this year. Programs like Notre Dame, Alabama, 00:04:15.710 --> 00:04:18.790 and Oregon are tied for the most five -star players, 00:04:19.230 --> 00:04:21.730 while Vanderbilt flipped top -ranked quarterback 00:04:21.730 --> 00:04:26.209 Jared Curtis from Georgia. USC holds the nation's 00:04:26.209 --> 00:04:29.689 top recruiting class with 31 signatures, while 00:04:29.689 --> 00:04:32.009 the Big Ten struggles with quarterback recruiting, 00:04:32.529 --> 00:04:37.110 securing only one top -ten prospect. North Carolina, 00:04:37.449 --> 00:04:41.290 led by Bill Belichick, signed 39 players, ranking 00:04:41.290 --> 00:04:47.699 17th nationally. The Celtics have listed Jalen 00:04:47.699 --> 00:04:50.399 Brown as doubtful for tonight's matchup against 00:04:50.399 --> 00:04:54.459 the Wizards due to a non -COVID illness. Brown 00:04:54.459 --> 00:04:57.519 has participated in all 21 of the Celtics games 00:04:57.519 --> 00:05:00.699 this season, scoring a season -high 42 points 00:05:00.699 --> 00:05:04.300 against the Knicks on Tuesday night. If he misses 00:05:04.300 --> 00:05:07.019 the Washington game, it will mark the first time 00:05:07.019 --> 00:05:09.779 these young Celtics play without Brown this season. 00:05:12.480 --> 00:05:16.019 Baylor Shireman and Hugo Gonzalez have been competing 00:05:16.019 --> 00:05:19.000 for minutes on the wings, providing an opportunity 00:05:19.000 --> 00:05:23.079 for extended evaluation. After losing their first 00:05:23.079 --> 00:05:25.680 three games, the Celtics have won seven of their 00:05:25.680 --> 00:05:29.279 last nine games. Boston faces a quick turnaround, 00:05:29.699 --> 00:05:32.040 traveling to Washington before hosting the rival 00:05:32.040 --> 00:05:36.540 Lakers on Friday night at TD Garden. Tonight, 00:05:36.819 --> 00:05:42.660 tip -off is at seven. In top news, Anthropic 00:05:42.660 --> 00:05:46.180 Chief Executive Officer Dario Amade stated that 00:05:46.180 --> 00:05:49.519 as artificial intelligence technology transforms 00:05:49.519 --> 00:05:52.079 the economy, the government will need to step 00:05:52.079 --> 00:05:56.319 in and retrain the workforce. He emphasized that 00:05:56.319 --> 00:05:58.819 while some business leaders downplay the job 00:05:58.819 --> 00:06:02.060 loss risks, it is crucial to expect such changes 00:06:02.060 --> 00:06:05.139 and for the government to facilitate the transition. 00:06:06.519 --> 00:06:09.579 Amade remarked, I do not see retraining programs 00:06:09.579 --> 00:06:12.360 as a panacea. but I think we are going to need 00:06:12.360 --> 00:06:15.779 some form of that." He also expressed concern 00:06:15.779 --> 00:06:18.319 that some view this technology as similar to 00:06:18.319 --> 00:06:21.160 past revolutions, asserting that those familiar 00:06:21.160 --> 00:06:25.160 with AI do not share that perspective. He warned 00:06:25.160 --> 00:06:28.160 that in the next five years, half of all entry 00:06:28.160 --> 00:06:30.680 -level jobs could vanish, pushing unemployment 00:06:30.680 --> 00:06:36.899 rates to between 10 % and 20%. In business news, 00:06:37.740 --> 00:06:40.680 New Yorkers are now seeing warnings about stores 00:06:40.680 --> 00:06:44.519 using personal data to set online prices, thanks 00:06:44.519 --> 00:06:47.259 to new consumer protection legislation that took 00:06:47.259 --> 00:06:51.639 effect in early November. This law, already subject 00:06:51.639 --> 00:06:54.420 to lawsuits, requires companies to disclose when 00:06:54.420 --> 00:06:57.300 they use surveillance pricing, potentially raising 00:06:57.300 --> 00:06:59.639 costs for some while lowering them for others. 00:07:00.839 --> 00:07:03.720 During Black Friday sales, shoppers notice messages 00:07:03.720 --> 00:07:07.300 stating, This price was set by an algorithm using 00:07:07.300 --> 00:07:11.160 your personal data. Surveillance pricing remains 00:07:11.160 --> 00:07:14.319 legal, enforcing transparency rather than banning 00:07:14.319 --> 00:07:17.620 the practice. Other states are also considering 00:07:17.620 --> 00:07:21.060 similar legislation, though pushback from industries 00:07:21.060 --> 00:07:24.560 remains strong. The implications of personal 00:07:24.560 --> 00:07:27.720 data usage for pricing raise significant privacy 00:07:27.720 --> 00:07:32.579 concerns. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged. 00:07:32.810 --> 00:07:39.009 at about $94 ,000. Ethereum is up 4 % to just 00:07:39.009 --> 00:07:45.569 over $3 ,200. And XRP is down 1 % to $2 .19. 00:07:47.110 --> 00:07:51.470 Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:07:51.470 --> 00:07:54.389 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:07:54.389 --> 00:07:57.410 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:07:57.410 --> 00:08:01.970 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates. 00:08:02.170 --> 00:08:05.470 With several locations in the Boston area, Pilates 00:08:05.470 --> 00:08:08.970 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:08.970 --> 00:08:12.449 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:12.449 --> 00:08:15.790 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:15.790 --> 00:08:19.870 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:19.870 --> 00:08:24.089 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:24.430 --> 00:08:28.170 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:28.170 --> 00:08:32.679 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:32.879 --> 00:08:37.559 back to the show. Let's talk science. Earth's 00:08:37.559 --> 00:08:41.919 hidden eighth continent is no longer lost. Researchers 00:08:41.919 --> 00:08:45.879 have finally mapped Zealandia, a landmass predominantly 00:08:45.879 --> 00:08:49.919 submerged under the sea. This underwater region 00:08:49.919 --> 00:08:54.340 spans nearly 2 million square miles. Using rock 00:08:54.340 --> 00:08:56.980 samples from the seabed, scientists analyzed 00:08:56.980 --> 00:08:59.980 North Zealandia's geology, completing the mapping 00:08:59.980 --> 00:09:03.409 process. The research, led by Nick Mortimer, 00:09:03.889 --> 00:09:06.789 revealed geological formations dating back up 00:09:06.789 --> 00:09:11.909 to 130 million years. While most of Zealandia 00:09:11.909 --> 00:09:15.470 is uninhabitable, its status as a potential eighth 00:09:15.470 --> 00:09:19.370 continent is now recognized. This groundbreaking 00:09:19.370 --> 00:09:22.549 study changes our understanding of Zealandia's 00:09:22.549 --> 00:09:25.509 geological history and its connection to the 00:09:25.509 --> 00:09:32.019 ancient supercontinent, Gondwana. And in entertainment 00:09:32.019 --> 00:09:36.279 news, Boston Blue and Sheriff Country have been 00:09:36.279 --> 00:09:40.340 renewed for second seasons on CBS. These dramas 00:09:40.340 --> 00:09:43.279 are the top two first year network shows of the 00:09:43.279 --> 00:09:48.019 season so far. CBS has placed its first two renewal 00:09:48.019 --> 00:09:52.879 orders for the 2026 to 27 season. Both series 00:09:52.879 --> 00:09:56.340 are spinoffs of other CBS shows, Blue Bloods 00:09:56.340 --> 00:10:00.100 and Fire Country. According to Nielsen's ratings, 00:10:00.360 --> 00:10:03.580 Boston Blue averages 8 million cross -platform 00:10:03.580 --> 00:10:07.340 viewers, while Sheriff Country has 7 .6 million. 00:10:08.519 --> 00:10:11.799 CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach stated, 00:10:12.200 --> 00:10:15.220 These early renewals reflect the power of character 00:10:15.220 --> 00:10:17.980 -driven storytelling and compelling narratives. 00:10:19.480 --> 00:10:22.080 Both shows have quickly embraced audiences across 00:10:22.080 --> 00:10:26.279 broadcast and streaming. Well, all righty, folks. 00:10:26.600 --> 00:10:30.360 It's time for the quote of the day. And today, 00:10:30.759 --> 00:10:32.980 our quote comes from the American author and 00:10:32.980 --> 00:10:48.519 futurist, Alvin Toffler. And he said, And that's 00:10:48.519 --> 00:10:51.519 a wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:10:51.519 --> 00:10:55.620 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating 00:10:55.620 --> 00:10:58.690 aerial videos. with local news and the weather 00:10:58.690 --> 00:11:02.370 reports. Had an amazing day, my good friends. 00:11:02.809 --> 00:11:05.450 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of 00:11:05.450 --> 00:11:06.769 Sunny Mornings in Boston.