WEBVTT 00:00:01.660 --> 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, 00:00:09.199 --> 00:00:13.339 and it's Monday, December 8th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.339 --> 00:00:18.320 to know. Today is National Brownie Day. This 00:00:18.320 --> 00:00:20.899 decadent holiday honors the beloved chocolate 00:00:20.899 --> 00:00:23.679 treat said to have been invented by a bane or 00:00:23.679 --> 00:00:27.339 a hotel chef in the late 19th century, delighting 00:00:27.339 --> 00:00:31.660 bakers and families. Grab a spatula. bake a batch, 00:00:31.879 --> 00:00:34.659 share warm squares with friends, and join the 00:00:34.659 --> 00:00:38.859 playful sweet celebration today. So now you know. 00:00:39.840 --> 00:00:46.159 And now, it's time for the weather report. This 00:00:46.159 --> 00:00:49.280 morning, it's sunny and it feels like 12 degrees, 00:00:49.600 --> 00:00:53.619 with 10 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:00:53.619 --> 00:00:56.460 place at 410, and it will rise again tomorrow 00:00:56.460 --> 00:00:59.850 at 7. It looks like we're in for a sunny Monday 00:00:59.850 --> 00:01:02.850 with a high near 80 and a light northwest wind 00:01:02.850 --> 00:01:06.930 at 8 to 13, gusting up to 23 miles per hour. 00:01:07.849 --> 00:01:11.810 Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low 00:01:11.810 --> 00:01:15.750 around 14 and light winds. For all you beach 00:01:15.750 --> 00:01:18.409 runners out there, the first low tide Monday 00:01:18.409 --> 00:01:23.870 will be at 715 with a high tide at 130. The nearshore 00:01:23.870 --> 00:01:28.219 buoy at Cape Cod Bay. reads 46 degrees for the 00:01:28.219 --> 00:01:32.319 water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. 00:01:33.540 --> 00:01:36.219 Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 00:01:36.219 --> 00:01:40.200 35 and a light southwest wind 3 to 7 miles per 00:01:40.200 --> 00:01:43.700 hour. Tuesday night brings a chance of snow, 00:01:43.980 --> 00:01:46.819 before midnight then a change to rain with lows 00:01:46.819 --> 00:01:50.340 near 28. followed Wednesday by likely rain and 00:01:50.340 --> 00:01:54.359 milder highs near 46 with southwest winds 7 to 00:01:54.359 --> 00:01:57.840 12 miles per hour and gusts up to 21 Wednesday 00:01:57.840 --> 00:02:02.120 night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast 00:02:02.120 --> 00:02:05.280 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:02:05.280 --> 00:02:09.300 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:09.759 --> 00:02:12.780 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:12.780 --> 00:02:16.840 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:16.840 --> 00:02:20.319 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:20.319 --> 00:02:24.379 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:24.379 --> 00:02:26.580 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:27.139 --> 00:02:31.180 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:31.180 --> 00:02:34.599 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings 00:02:34.599 --> 00:02:40.520 send you. In local news, Boston resident Brendan 00:02:40.520 --> 00:02:43.439 Libby, an 18 -year -old senior at Brookline High 00:02:43.439 --> 00:02:46.479 School, recently revealed how he playfully tricked 00:02:46.479 --> 00:02:49.560 Google Maps and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation 00:02:49.560 --> 00:02:52.719 Authority into renaming a bus stop after Rabbit 00:02:52.719 --> 00:02:55.719 Marinville, a quirky baseball player from the 00:02:55.719 --> 00:02:59.900 early 20th century. After submitting a joke correction, 00:03:00.240 --> 00:03:03.180 Livy was surprised to hear the automated MBTA 00:03:03.180 --> 00:03:06.400 announcement referencing Marinville Street, which 00:03:06.400 --> 00:03:08.639 was actually a fictitious name for a parking 00:03:08.639 --> 00:03:12.460 area in West Roxbury. Following media attention 00:03:12.460 --> 00:03:15.219 and Reddit posts, Google erased the name from 00:03:15.219 --> 00:03:18.240 its platform, but the bus stops still display 00:03:18.240 --> 00:03:21.259 it, leaving Libby amused by the oversight that 00:03:21.259 --> 00:03:25.199 allowed his prank to persist for two years. An 00:03:25.199 --> 00:03:28.120 MBTA spokesperson confirmed that Libby's account 00:03:28.120 --> 00:03:31.340 was plausible, noting that the agency occasionally 00:03:31.340 --> 00:03:34.439 uses Google Maps for updates, while Libby has 00:03:34.439 --> 00:03:38.439 also filed a complaint with Boston 311 regarding 00:03:38.439 --> 00:03:40.979 the missing street sign for the now -vanished 00:03:40.979 --> 00:03:50.599 Marinville Street. Now onto sports. Last night, 00:03:50.939 --> 00:03:53.580 Kansas City witnessed a significant clash as 00:03:53.580 --> 00:03:56.479 the Houston Texans defeated the Chiefs 20 to 00:03:56.479 --> 00:04:00.259 10, stifling Patrick Mahomes with three interceptions. 00:04:01.280 --> 00:04:04.780 The Texans, led by coach D 'Amico Ryanes, executed 00:04:04.780 --> 00:04:08.039 their game plan effectively, with CJ Stroud throwing 00:04:08.039 --> 00:04:13.770 for 203 yards and a touchdown. Nico Collins contributed 00:04:13.770 --> 00:04:18.750 four catches for 121 yards, while Darrow Gundiwell's 00:04:18.750 --> 00:04:22.730 touchdown run secured the victory. This win improved 00:04:22.730 --> 00:04:26.009 the Texans' record to eight wins and five losses, 00:04:26.370 --> 00:04:28.790 bolstering their playoff hopes, while the Chiefs 00:04:28.790 --> 00:04:31.889 dropped to six wins and seven losses, marking 00:04:31.889 --> 00:04:36.970 their worst start since 2012. And tonight, on 00:04:36.970 --> 00:04:39.509 Monday Night Football, the Chargers are set to 00:04:39.509 --> 00:04:42.459 face the Eagles. who have underperformed on defense 00:04:42.459 --> 00:04:44.800 this season, and their offense is struggling 00:04:44.800 --> 00:04:48.839 as well. Earlier in the year, this matchup seemed 00:04:48.839 --> 00:04:52.019 daunting, but now the reigning Super Bowl champions 00:04:52.019 --> 00:04:55.879 appear more like a house cat than a lion. Jalen 00:04:55.879 --> 00:04:58.660 Hurts is not throwing as effectively, and running 00:04:58.660 --> 00:05:01.439 back Saquon Barkley is on pace for far fewer 00:05:01.439 --> 00:05:04.399 than his 2 ,000 rushing yards from last year. 00:05:05.439 --> 00:05:07.759 Despite injuries, the Chargers have a chance 00:05:07.759 --> 00:05:11.120 to improve to 9 -4. but the Eagles will be a 00:05:11.120 --> 00:05:16.279 challenging opponent. In local sports, Derek 00:05:16.279 --> 00:05:18.959 White and the Celtics secured their fifth straight 00:05:18.959 --> 00:05:22.180 victory on Sunday, overcoming a determined Raptors 00:05:22.180 --> 00:05:27.920 team with a final score of 121 to 113. White's 00:05:27.920 --> 00:05:31.600 performance was instrumental, scoring 27 points 00:05:31.600 --> 00:05:34.180 and hitting key shots in the fourth quarter. 00:05:35.270 --> 00:05:38.189 Despite a challenging third quarter, the Celtics 00:05:38.189 --> 00:05:40.689 rallied with White and Payton Pritchard combining 00:05:40.689 --> 00:05:43.430 for five three -pointers in the final period. 00:05:44.529 --> 00:05:47.829 Jalen Brown added another 30 -point game, showcasing 00:05:47.829 --> 00:05:51.649 impressive shooting efficiency. The Celtics now 00:05:51.649 --> 00:05:53.870 stand third in the standings, with a record of 00:05:53.870 --> 00:05:57.329 15 wins and 9 losses, as they prepare for their 00:05:57.329 --> 00:06:02.410 next game against the Bucs on Thursday. In top 00:06:02.410 --> 00:06:06.040 news, Medical experts want caffeine drinkers 00:06:06.040 --> 00:06:08.740 to know that while caffeine offers real health 00:06:08.740 --> 00:06:13.180 benefits, it can be harmful if consumed excessively. 00:06:14.379 --> 00:06:17.180 Caffeine is America's most popular drug, with 00:06:17.180 --> 00:06:20.740 nearly 70 % of Americans drinking at least one 00:06:20.740 --> 00:06:24.319 caffeinated beverage daily. It is now available 00:06:24.319 --> 00:06:27.500 in various forms, including gels and pouches. 00:06:28.110 --> 00:06:31.509 The Food and Drug Administration advises a maximum 00:06:31.509 --> 00:06:35.810 of 400 milligrams of caffeine per day. While 00:06:35.810 --> 00:06:38.850 it can enhance mood and focus, excessive consumption 00:06:38.850 --> 00:06:41.889 can lead to side effects like anxiety and rapid 00:06:41.889 --> 00:06:45.129 heartbeat. Certain groups, like pregnant women 00:06:45.129 --> 00:06:47.870 and individuals with heart issues, should be 00:06:47.870 --> 00:06:52.850 particularly cautious with their intake. In business 00:06:52.850 --> 00:06:56.550 news, U .S. stock futures were little changed. 00:06:56.750 --> 00:06:59.750 as investors anticipated another interest rate 00:06:59.750 --> 00:07:03.750 cut by the Federal Reserve later this week. Dow 00:07:03.750 --> 00:07:07.709 Jones Industrial Average futures, S &P 500 futures, 00:07:08.149 --> 00:07:11.350 and NASDAQ 100 futures were trading flat late 00:07:11.350 --> 00:07:15.490 Sunday. Stocks ended higher Friday with the S 00:07:15.490 --> 00:07:19.410 &P 500 and NASDAQ Composite extending their winning 00:07:19.410 --> 00:07:22.629 streaks. The Fence Rate Setting Committee will 00:07:22.629 --> 00:07:25.430 meet Tuesday and Wednesday. with Chair Jerome 00:07:25.430 --> 00:07:28.149 Powell scheduled to speak Wednesday afternoon. 00:07:29.290 --> 00:07:31.910 Analysts expect Powell to announce a rate cut 00:07:31.910 --> 00:07:34.949 and raise the bar for further easing at the press 00:07:34.949 --> 00:07:39.689 conference. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged 00:07:39.689 --> 00:07:44.689 over the weekend at about $92 ,000. Ethereum 00:07:44.689 --> 00:07:48.089 is down half a percent to just over $3 ,100. 00:07:49.290 --> 00:07:55.550 And XRP is unchanged at $2 .08. Moving on to 00:07:55.550 --> 00:07:59.389 a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:59.389 --> 00:08:02.269 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:08:02.269 --> 00:08:05.089 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:05.089 --> 00:08:09.410 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:09.410 --> 00:08:12.930 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:08:12.930 --> 00:08:16.350 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:16.350 --> 00:08:19.870 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:19.870 --> 00:08:23.209 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:23.209 --> 00:08:27.300 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:27.300 --> 00:08:31.500 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:31.879 --> 00:08:35.580 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:35.580 --> 00:08:40.100 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:40.340 --> 00:08:44.960 back to the show. Let's talk science. Clues have 00:08:44.960 --> 00:08:47.820 emerged that reveal a much hotter history than 00:08:47.820 --> 00:08:52.019 we thought. The Paris Climate Accords in 2015 00:08:52.320 --> 00:08:55.299 set an ambitious goal of keeping global temperatures 00:08:55.299 --> 00:08:58.980 at 1 .5 degrees Celsius above pre -industrial 00:08:58.980 --> 00:09:03.220 levels. However, a study claims we may have surpassed 00:09:03.220 --> 00:09:06.659 that threshold several years ago. Researchers 00:09:06.659 --> 00:09:09.840 at the University Western Australia Oceans Institute 00:09:09.840 --> 00:09:13.480 analyzed long -lived Caribbean sclerosponges 00:09:13.480 --> 00:09:17.620 dating back to the 1700s. They concluded that 00:09:17.620 --> 00:09:23.049 we exceeded 1 .7 degrees Celsius in 2020. Malcolm 00:09:23.049 --> 00:09:26.330 McCulloch, the study's lead author, stated, times 00:09:26.330 --> 00:09:30.250 running out. Unfortunately, evidence suggests 00:09:30.250 --> 00:09:35.809 we are approaching that critical threshold. And 00:09:35.809 --> 00:09:39.850 in entertainment news, Paramount Plus has announced 00:09:39.850 --> 00:09:43.509 that Landman is its most important show following 00:09:43.509 --> 00:09:46.129 the departure of co -creator Taylor Sheridan 00:09:46.129 --> 00:09:51.049 to NBC Universal. With Billy Bob Thornton leading 00:09:51.049 --> 00:09:54.230 an all -star cast, Landman quickly became one 00:09:54.230 --> 00:09:57.070 of television's most popular series after its 00:09:57.070 --> 00:10:00.950 late 2024 release. The series has officially 00:10:00.950 --> 00:10:04.090 been renewed for Season 3, ensuring a continued 00:10:04.090 --> 00:10:08.370 exploration of the Nora story. Season 2's premiere 00:10:08.370 --> 00:10:12.610 set new viewership records, with over 9 .2 million 00:10:12.610 --> 00:10:16.480 streaming views in the first two days. Paramount's 00:10:16.480 --> 00:10:19.500 early renewal suggests that Landman may anchor 00:10:19.500 --> 00:10:22.639 the platform in a post -Sheridan era, promising 00:10:22.639 --> 00:10:26.940 a bright future for the series. Well, alrighty 00:10:26.940 --> 00:10:30.960 folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And 00:10:30.960 --> 00:10:33.779 today, our quote comes from the American author 00:10:33.779 --> 00:10:38.600 and philosopher William Arthur Ward. And he said, 00:10:44.750 --> 00:10:48.450 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:10:48.450 --> 00:10:52.210 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:10:52.210 --> 00:10:55.590 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:10:55.590 --> 00:10:59.149 the weather reports. Have an amazing day, my 00:10:59.149 --> 00:11:01.870 good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:11:01.870 --> 00:11:04.110 episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.