Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, December 8th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Brownie Day. This
decadent holiday honors the beloved chocolate
treat said to have been invented by a bane or
a hotel chef in the late 19th century, delighting
bakers and families. Grab a spatula. bake a batch,
share warm squares with friends, and join the
playful sweet celebration today. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report. This
morning, it's sunny and it feels like 12 degrees,
with 10 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 410, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 7. It looks like we're in for a sunny Monday
with a high near 80 and a light northwest wind
at 8 to 13, gusting up to 23 miles per hour.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low
around 14 and light winds. For all you beach
runners out there, the first low tide Monday
will be at 715 with a high tide at 130. The nearshore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay. reads 46 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near
35 and a light southwest wind 3 to 7 miles per
hour. Tuesday night brings a chance of snow,
before midnight then a change to rain with lows
near 28. followed Wednesday by likely rain and
milder highs near 46 with southwest winds 7 to
12 miles per hour and gusts up to 21 Wednesday
night. 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 resident Brendan
Libby, an 18 -year -old senior at Brookline High
School, recently revealed how he playfully tricked
Google Maps and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority into renaming a bus stop after Rabbit
Marinville, a quirky baseball player from the
early 20th century. After submitting a joke correction,
Livy was surprised to hear the automated MBTA
announcement referencing Marinville Street, which
was actually a fictitious name for a parking
area in West Roxbury. Following media attention
and Reddit posts, Google erased the name from
its platform, but the bus stops still display
it, leaving Libby amused by the oversight that
allowed his prank to persist for two years. An
MBTA spokesperson confirmed that Libby's account
was plausible, noting that the agency occasionally
uses Google Maps for updates, while Libby has
also filed a complaint with Boston 311 regarding
the missing street sign for the now -vanished
Marinville Street. Now onto sports. Last night,
Kansas City witnessed a significant clash as
the Houston Texans defeated the Chiefs 20 to
10, stifling Patrick Mahomes with three interceptions.
The Texans, led by coach D 'Amico Ryanes, executed
their game plan effectively, with CJ Stroud throwing
for 203 yards and a touchdown. Nico Collins contributed
four catches for 121 yards, while Darrow Gundiwell's
touchdown run secured the victory. This win improved
the Texans' record to eight wins and five losses,
bolstering their playoff hopes, while the Chiefs
dropped to six wins and seven losses, marking
their worst start since 2012. And tonight, on
Monday Night Football, the Chargers are set to
face the Eagles. who have underperformed on defense
this season, and their offense is struggling
as well. Earlier in the year, this matchup seemed
daunting, but now the reigning Super Bowl champions
appear more like a house cat than a lion. Jalen
Hurts is not throwing as effectively, and running
back Saquon Barkley is on pace for far fewer
than his 2 ,000 rushing yards from last year.
Despite injuries, the Chargers have a chance
to improve to 9 -4. but the Eagles will be a
challenging opponent. In local sports, Derek
White and the Celtics secured their fifth straight
victory on Sunday, overcoming a determined Raptors
team with a final score of 121 to 113. White's
performance was instrumental, scoring 27 points
and hitting key shots in the fourth quarter.
Despite a challenging third quarter, the Celtics
rallied with White and Payton Pritchard combining
for five three -pointers in the final period.
Jalen Brown added another 30 -point game, showcasing
impressive shooting efficiency. The Celtics now
stand third in the standings, with a record of
15 wins and 9 losses, as they prepare for their
next game against the Bucs on Thursday. In top
news, Medical experts want caffeine drinkers
to know that while caffeine offers real health
benefits, it can be harmful if consumed excessively.
Caffeine is America's most popular drug, with
nearly 70 % of Americans drinking at least one
caffeinated beverage daily. It is now available
in various forms, including gels and pouches.
The Food and Drug Administration advises a maximum
of 400 milligrams of caffeine per day. While
it can enhance mood and focus, excessive consumption
can lead to side effects like anxiety and rapid
heartbeat. Certain groups, like pregnant women
and individuals with heart issues, should be
particularly cautious with their intake. In business
news, U .S. stock futures were little changed.
as investors anticipated another interest rate
cut by the Federal Reserve later this week. Dow
Jones Industrial Average futures, S &P 500 futures,
and NASDAQ 100 futures were trading flat late
Sunday. Stocks ended higher Friday with the S
&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite extending their winning
streaks. The Fence Rate Setting Committee will
meet Tuesday and Wednesday. with Chair Jerome
Powell scheduled to speak Wednesday afternoon.
Analysts expect Powell to announce a rate cut
and raise the bar for further easing at the press
conference. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged
over the weekend at about $92 ,000. Ethereum
is down half a percent to just over $3 ,100.
And XRP is unchanged at $2 .08. 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. Clues have
emerged that reveal a much hotter history than
we thought. The Paris Climate Accords in 2015
set an ambitious goal of keeping global temperatures
at 1 .5 degrees Celsius above pre -industrial
levels. However, a study claims we may have surpassed
that threshold several years ago. Researchers
at the University Western Australia Oceans Institute
analyzed long -lived Caribbean sclerosponges
dating back to the 1700s. They concluded that
we exceeded 1 .7 degrees Celsius in 2020. Malcolm
McCulloch, the study's lead author, stated, times
running out. Unfortunately, evidence suggests
we are approaching that critical threshold. And
in entertainment news, Paramount Plus has announced
that Landman is its most important show following
the departure of co -creator Taylor Sheridan
to NBC Universal. With Billy Bob Thornton leading
an all -star cast, Landman quickly became one
of television's most popular series after its
late 2024 release. The series has officially
been renewed for Season 3, ensuring a continued
exploration of the Nora story. Season 2's premiere
set new viewership records, with over 9 .2 million
streaming views in the first two days. Paramount's
early renewal suggests that Landman may anchor
the platform in a post -Sheridan era, promising
a bright future for the series. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American author
and philosopher William Arthur Ward. And he said,
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.