WEBVTT 00:00:01.620 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.120 --> 00:00:09.099 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.380 --> 00:00:13.300 and it's Wednesday, December 10th. You'll be 00:00:13.300 --> 00:00:18.500 interested to know. 124 years ago, today, in 00:00:18.500 --> 00:00:23.519 1901, the inaugural Nobel Prizes honored pioneering 00:00:23.519 --> 00:00:26.600 achievements in physics, chemistry, medicine, 00:00:27.219 --> 00:00:30.559 literature, and peace. recognizing individuals 00:00:30.559 --> 00:00:33.320 whose work advanced human knowledge and welfare. 00:00:34.560 --> 00:00:37.219 This landmark recognition established an enduring 00:00:37.219 --> 00:00:40.219 international standard of excellence and inspired 00:00:40.219 --> 00:00:43.359 generations of scientists, writers, and activists 00:00:43.359 --> 00:00:46.840 to pursue creative, beneficial breakthroughs. 00:00:47.240 --> 00:00:51.859 So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:51.859 --> 00:00:57.719 report. This morning, it's mostly cloudy and 00:00:57.719 --> 00:01:01.719 it feels like 26 degrees, with 7 mile per hour 00:01:01.719 --> 00:01:05.159 wind. The sunset will take place at 410, and 00:01:05.159 --> 00:01:09.480 it will rise again tomorrow at 702. It looks 00:01:09.480 --> 00:01:12.019 like we're in for some rain likely after 11 a 00:01:12.019 --> 00:01:15.159 .m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 00:01:15.159 --> 00:01:19.200 47, along with a gentle southwest wind at 7 to 00:01:19.200 --> 00:01:23.879 12 miles per hour, gusting up to 23. Tonight. 00:01:24.640 --> 00:01:27.959 Expect more rain before 8 p .m. than a chance 00:01:27.959 --> 00:01:31.540 of patchy fog later, with a low around 30, and 00:01:31.540 --> 00:01:34.340 the wind staying light at 7 to 10 miles per hour, 00:01:34.599 --> 00:01:38.560 gusting up to 22. For all you beach runners out 00:01:38.560 --> 00:01:41.540 there, the first low tide Wednesday will be at 00:01:41.540 --> 00:01:45.819 9, with a high tide at 315. The nearshore buoy 00:01:45.819 --> 00:01:49.680 at Cape Cod Bay reads 44 degrees for the water 00:01:49.680 --> 00:01:55.060 temperature. Looking ahead in the weather, Thursday 00:01:55.060 --> 00:01:58.859 will be mostly sunny with a high near 36 and 00:01:58.859 --> 00:02:02.260 west winds around 10 to 21 miles per hour, with 00:02:02.260 --> 00:02:06.340 gusts as high as 30 sun. Temperatures fall to 00:02:06.340 --> 00:02:09.400 around 21 Thursday night with breezy west winds, 00:02:09.719 --> 00:02:12.680 then Friday stays sunny near 35 with lighter 00:02:12.680 --> 00:02:17.060 west winds and a low near 24 Friday night. A 00:02:17.060 --> 00:02:19.319 slight chance of snow Saturday morning then rain 00:02:19.319 --> 00:02:22.460 briefly early afternoon with a high near 38. 00:02:22.680 --> 00:02:25.439 and windows of snow continue into Sunday night, 00:02:25.699 --> 00:02:29.659 with lows dropping to around 15. Bonjour, food 00:02:29.659 --> 00:02:32.979 enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to you by 00:02:32.979 --> 00:02:37.060 Versailles Café & Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled 00:02:37.060 --> 00:02:40.580 on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas 00:02:40.580 --> 00:02:44.080 Boulevard, this café is a haven for culinary 00:02:44.080 --> 00:02:48.139 delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict 00:02:48.139 --> 00:02:52.080 or their gluten -free crepes. You can grab a 00:02:52.080 --> 00:02:55.060 panini for lunch or just breeze on through to 00:02:55.060 --> 00:02:58.000 get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:02:58.000 --> 00:03:02.340 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:03:02.340 --> 00:03:07.360 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:07.360 --> 00:03:11.460 news, Boston homeowners are bracing for a dramatic 00:03:11.460 --> 00:03:14.939 13 percent spike in taxes next month, prompting 00:03:14.939 --> 00:03:17.800 Mayor Michelle Wu to urge lawmakers and residents 00:03:17.800 --> 00:03:20.889 to resolve a months -long stalemate. over her 00:03:20.889 --> 00:03:24.490 proposed solution. This tax hike represents a 00:03:24.490 --> 00:03:29.409 cumulative 34 % increase since 2023 for residential 00:03:29.409 --> 00:03:33.250 taxpayers. Meanwhile, commercial properties, 00:03:33.610 --> 00:03:36.610 which drive Boston's tax revenue, will experience 00:03:36.610 --> 00:03:39.370 one of their lowest tax shares in decades due 00:03:39.370 --> 00:03:43.889 to a 6 % value decline. Wu's bill, currently 00:03:43.889 --> 00:03:46.909 stalled in the state Senate, aims to temporarily 00:03:46.909 --> 00:03:50.050 exceed state tax limits. and shifts some burden 00:03:50.050 --> 00:03:53.629 from homeowners to commercial landlords. Without 00:03:53.629 --> 00:03:56.830 legislative action by January, the average single 00:03:56.830 --> 00:04:01.169 -family homeowner faces a $780 increase instead 00:04:01.169 --> 00:04:11.030 of $480 under Wu's cap proposal. Now on to sports. 00:04:12.629 --> 00:04:15.129 Notre Dame has taken its ball and gone home, 00:04:15.349 --> 00:04:19.829 and everyone is worse off for it. The 10 -2 Fighting 00:04:19.829 --> 00:04:22.110 Irish announced they would not accept a bowl 00:04:22.110 --> 00:04:25.129 bid after being the first team left out of the 00:04:25.129 --> 00:04:27.910 college football playoff field. But this move 00:04:27.910 --> 00:04:30.529 is short -sighted and embarrassing, removing 00:04:30.529 --> 00:04:33.250 any sympathy fans may have had for the Irish. 00:04:34.269 --> 00:04:36.550 It is hard to see how this decision helps their 00:04:36.550 --> 00:04:40.350 chances for the 12th national title in 2026. 00:04:41.470 --> 00:04:43.949 The Irish are giving up valuable bowl practice 00:04:43.949 --> 00:04:46.740 time. despite having a promising team with bright 00:04:46.740 --> 00:04:50.660 young players. This disappointing choice reflects 00:04:50.660 --> 00:04:53.819 poorly on the program's legacy in college football. 00:04:55.259 --> 00:04:59.040 In Local Sports Last night, the Blues hosted 00:04:59.040 --> 00:05:01.720 the Bruins in their final regular season meeting, 00:05:02.040 --> 00:05:05.439 with the Bruins winning 5 -2, sweeping the season 00:05:05.439 --> 00:05:08.959 series. Robert Thomas opened the scoring for 00:05:08.959 --> 00:05:11.779 the Blues on a power play. But Fraser Minton 00:05:11.779 --> 00:05:14.560 and Mark Castellac rallied for the Bruins in 00:05:14.560 --> 00:05:17.680 the second period, giving them a 2 -1 lead at 00:05:17.680 --> 00:05:20.959 intermission. The third period saw Minton score 00:05:20.959 --> 00:05:24.139 again, along with Castellac, while Pavel Zakha 00:05:24.139 --> 00:05:27.420 sealed the victory with a late goal. The Bruins 00:05:27.420 --> 00:05:32.360 outshot the Blues for the game, 31 -26. Next, 00:05:32.560 --> 00:05:35.060 the Bruins faced the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday 00:05:35.060 --> 00:05:41.230 night. In top news, How many dog treats is too 00:05:41.230 --> 00:05:44.350 many for your pup? We asked veterinarians for 00:05:44.350 --> 00:05:47.350 guidance on this question. Everyone loves to 00:05:47.350 --> 00:05:50.189 spoil their pet with toys and treats, but too 00:05:50.189 --> 00:05:53.209 many treats can interfere with a dog's core diet. 00:05:54.610 --> 00:05:56.769 Experts recommend that treats should make up 00:05:56.769 --> 00:06:00.209 no more than 10 % of a pet's daily calorie intake. 00:06:01.689 --> 00:06:04.430 When choosing treats, look for those that clearly 00:06:04.430 --> 00:06:06.670 state the number of calories and ingredients. 00:06:07.479 --> 00:06:10.019 Additionally, consider the size of the treat, 00:06:10.220 --> 00:06:12.959 ensuring it is proportional to your dog's size 00:06:12.959 --> 00:06:19.560 to avoid choking hazards. In business news, silver 00:06:19.560 --> 00:06:22.879 prices have just smashed a new record, with a 00:06:22.879 --> 00:06:25.399 precious metals value roughly doubling since 00:06:25.399 --> 00:06:28.180 the start of the year, far outpacing stocks, 00:06:28.600 --> 00:06:32.579 gold, and cryptocurrencies. On Tuesday, silver 00:06:32.579 --> 00:06:36.459 broke a fresh record, rising above $60 per troy 00:06:36.459 --> 00:06:39.300 ounce on New York's commodity exchange for the 00:06:39.300 --> 00:06:42.939 first time ever. Analysts attribute this surge 00:06:42.939 --> 00:06:46.100 to a mix of factors, including a weakened dollar, 00:06:46.540 --> 00:06:51.139 tariff politics, and supply shortages. With industrial 00:06:51.139 --> 00:06:54.000 demand soaring and technological changes driving 00:06:54.000 --> 00:06:57.720 usage, demand is greater than supply every year. 00:06:58.959 --> 00:07:01.620 The silver boom is boosting mining companies 00:07:01.620 --> 00:07:04.819 with notable stock price increases across major 00:07:04.819 --> 00:07:09.800 firms. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 3 % 00:07:09.800 --> 00:07:16.060 to about $93 ,000. Ethereum is up 7 % to just 00:07:16.060 --> 00:07:23.899 over $3 ,300. And XRP is up 1 % to $2 .08. Moving 00:07:23.899 --> 00:07:28.209 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:28.209 --> 00:07:31.110 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:31.110 --> 00:07:33.930 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:07:33.930 --> 00:07:38.250 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:38.250 --> 00:07:41.769 with several locations in the Boston area. 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The company states that 00:08:20.810 --> 00:08:23.810 Gemini can assist with tasks like summarizing 00:08:23.810 --> 00:08:27.029 policy handbooks. and creating risk assessments. 00:08:27.930 --> 00:08:30.290 The Department of Defense is launching its own 00:08:30.290 --> 00:08:35.090 bespoke AI platform, GenAI .mil, with Google 00:08:35.090 --> 00:08:38.470 Cloud's GenNI as the first available tool, according 00:08:38.470 --> 00:08:42.389 to a press release. Secretary of Defense Pete 00:08:42.389 --> 00:08:45.370 Hegseth claims the platform puts the world's 00:08:45.370 --> 00:08:48.850 most powerful frontier AI models directly into 00:08:48.850 --> 00:08:53.169 the hands of every American warrior. He emphasized 00:08:53.169 --> 00:08:55.789 that the future of American warfare is here, 00:08:56.090 --> 00:08:59.590 and it's spelled AI. Google asserts that the 00:08:59.590 --> 00:09:02.809 platform is for unclassified work only, ensuring 00:09:02.809 --> 00:09:05.870 that data is not used to train public models. 00:09:08.970 --> 00:09:13.090 And in entertainment news, The Odyssey gets a 00:09:13.090 --> 00:09:15.809 six -minute prologue trailer ahead of Avatar, 00:09:16.169 --> 00:09:19.600 Fire and Ash. When millions of moviegoers fill 00:09:19.600 --> 00:09:23.000 IMAX auditoriums to see James Cameron's avatar, 00:09:23.419 --> 00:09:26.460 Fire and Ash, they will enjoy an extended sneak 00:09:26.460 --> 00:09:30.639 peek at one of 2026's biggest films, Christopher 00:09:30.639 --> 00:09:34.720 Nolan's The Odyssey. This prologue features Matt 00:09:34.720 --> 00:09:37.740 Damon, who plays the hero on a years -long journey 00:09:37.740 --> 00:09:41.600 home after fighting in the Trojan War. Dupralak 00:09:41.600 --> 00:09:44.259 will also screen on IMAX this weekend before 00:09:44.259 --> 00:09:47.100 Warner Bros. re -releases of its film, Sthinners. 00:09:47.120 --> 00:09:50.120 Warner Bros. re -releases of its film, Sthinners. 00:09:50.639 --> 00:09:53.500 IMAX has a long -standing partnership with Nolan, 00:09:53.940 --> 00:09:56.379 having previously screened a sneak peek of his 00:09:56.379 --> 00:10:00.240 film, Oppenheimer. The Odyssey will be the first 00:10:00.240 --> 00:10:04.919 film shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. Well, 00:10:04.919 --> 00:10:07.679 all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of 00:10:07.679 --> 00:10:11.519 the day. And today... Our quote comes from the 00:10:11.519 --> 00:10:14.500 American author and philosopher William James 00:10:14.500 --> 00:10:24.320 Durant, and he said, And that's a wrap for this 00:10:24.320 --> 00:10:27.879 morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, 00:10:28.259 --> 00:10:31.580 and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 00:10:31.580 --> 00:10:35.659 with local news and the weather reports. Have 00:10:35.659 --> 00:10:38.330 an amazing day, my good friends! We'll see you 00:10:38.330 --> 00:10:41.269 tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:41.269 --> 00:10:41.789 in Boston.