Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, December 4th. You'll be interested
to know. Today's National Cookie Day. This sweet
holiday invites bakers and cookie lovers to share
classic recipes, creative twists, and warm smiles
with friends and family and neighbors. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's partly sunny and it
feels like 20 degrees, with 10 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 411, and
it will rise again tomorrow at 657. It looks
like we're in for some snow showers early afternoon,
followed by a chance of rain showers, with temperatures
peaking near 38. and then drop into around 30
along with a breezy west wind at 10 to 20 miles
per hour. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies
with a low of 10 and a chilly northwest wind
at 9 to 20, gusting up to 35 miles per hour.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
high tide Thursday will be at 9 .45 with a low
tide just before 4 .30. The nearshore buoy at
Cape Cod Bay reads 48 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Friday will be
sunny with a high near 27 and a west wind around
8 miles per hour. The wind chills could drop
to near negative 2. A chance of snow showers
arrives late Friday night into Saturday morning
with mostly cloudy skies. at a cooler low near
21 before highs rebound to near 35 on Saturday
and then rise into the upper 30s on Sunday. Monday
turns breezy with northwest winds 8 to 12 miles
per hour and gusts up to 22 as highs haul back
to near 26. 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, Boston homeowners should
brace for a 13 % property tax jump on single
-family homes, as Mayor Wu contends with sliding
commercial real estate values. It is the second
year in a row that Bostonians face a double -digit
residential tax increase, as commercial property
values dropped 6 % and residential values rose
2%. This means the tax burden shifts from businesses
to homeowners. Average single -family homes will
see a $780 annual increase, according to Wu.
The city is still determining how much multifamily
home taxes will rise. Commercial properties will
see a 4 .4 % decrease, saving typical office
buildings $210 ,000. Now on to sports. The early
signing period for college football kicked off
yesterday as teams build their 20 -26 rosters
and prepare for conference title games and the
college football playoff. Despite predictions
that name, image, and likeness compensation would
consolidate talent, nearly 20 schools have signed
or received commitments from five -star recruits
this year. Programs like Notre Dame, Alabama,
and Oregon are tied for the most five -star players,
while Vanderbilt flipped top -ranked quarterback
Jared Curtis from Georgia. USC holds the nation's
top recruiting class with 31 signatures, while
the Big Ten struggles with quarterback recruiting,
securing only one top -ten prospect. North Carolina,
led by Bill Belichick, signed 39 players, ranking
17th nationally. The Celtics have listed Jalen
Brown as doubtful for tonight's matchup against
the Wizards due to a non -COVID illness. Brown
has participated in all 21 of the Celtics games
this season, scoring a season -high 42 points
against the Knicks on Tuesday night. If he misses
the Washington game, it will mark the first time
these young Celtics play without Brown this season.
Baylor Shireman and Hugo Gonzalez have been competing
for minutes on the wings, providing an opportunity
for extended evaluation. After losing their first
three games, the Celtics have won seven of their
last nine games. Boston faces a quick turnaround,
traveling to Washington before hosting the rival
Lakers on Friday night at TD Garden. Tonight,
tip -off is at seven. In top news, Anthropic
Chief Executive Officer Dario Amade stated that
as artificial intelligence technology transforms
the economy, the government will need to step
in and retrain the workforce. He emphasized that
while some business leaders downplay the job
loss risks, it is crucial to expect such changes
and for the government to facilitate the transition.
Amade remarked, I do not see retraining programs
as a panacea. but I think we are going to need
some form of that." He also expressed concern
that some view this technology as similar to
past revolutions, asserting that those familiar
with AI do not share that perspective. He warned
that in the next five years, half of all entry
-level jobs could vanish, pushing unemployment
rates to between 10 % and 20%. In business news,
New Yorkers are now seeing warnings about stores
using personal data to set online prices, thanks
to new consumer protection legislation that took
effect in early November. This law, already subject
to lawsuits, requires companies to disclose when
they use surveillance pricing, potentially raising
costs for some while lowering them for others.
During Black Friday sales, shoppers notice messages
stating, This price was set by an algorithm using
your personal data. Surveillance pricing remains
legal, enforcing transparency rather than banning
the practice. Other states are also considering
similar legislation, though pushback from industries
remains strong. The implications of personal
data usage for pricing raise significant privacy
concerns. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged.
at about $94 ,000. Ethereum is up 4 % to just
over $3 ,200. And XRP is down 1 % to $2 .19.
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. Earth's
hidden eighth continent is no longer lost. Researchers
have finally mapped Zealandia, a landmass predominantly
submerged under the sea. This underwater region
spans nearly 2 million square miles. Using rock
samples from the seabed, scientists analyzed
North Zealandia's geology, completing the mapping
process. The research, led by Nick Mortimer,
revealed geological formations dating back up
to 130 million years. While most of Zealandia
is uninhabitable, its status as a potential eighth
continent is now recognized. This groundbreaking
study changes our understanding of Zealandia's
geological history and its connection to the
ancient supercontinent, Gondwana. And in entertainment
news, Boston Blue and Sheriff Country have been
renewed for second seasons on CBS. These dramas
are the top two first year network shows of the
season so far. CBS has placed its first two renewal
orders for the 2026 to 27 season. Both series
are spinoffs of other CBS shows, Blue Bloods
and Fire Country. According to Nielsen's ratings,
Boston Blue averages 8 million cross -platform
viewers, while Sheriff Country has 7 .6 million.
CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach stated,
These early renewals reflect the power of character
-driven storytelling and compelling narratives.
Both shows have quickly embraced audiences across
broadcast and streaming. Well, all righty, folks.
It's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American author and
futurist, Alvin Toffler. 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. Had an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of
Sunny Mornings in Boston.