Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, December 15th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Cupcake Day. This
sweet holiday celebrates tiny decorated cakes
that bring smiles at birthday parties, bakeries,
and cozy kitchen tables from classic vanilla
to inventive seasonal flavors. Braviliner, frost
with flair, sample a few whimsical toppings,
and share a cupcake to spread joy. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the weather report.
This morning, it's sunny and it feels like 2
degrees, with 12 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 412, and it will rise again
tomorrow at 706. It looks like we're in for some
mostly sunny skies today, with a high near 26
and a gentle northwest breeze dusting up to 26.
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a low
around 20 in light winds. For all you beach runners
out there, the first high tide Monday will be
at 745, with a low tide at 2. The nearshore buoy
at Cape Cod Bay reads 44 degrees for the water
temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. Tuesday
will be sunny with a high near 32 and a light
west wind around 6 miles per hour. Wednesday
warms to near 43 with southwest winds near 12
miles per hour and gusts up to 23. Then rain
moves in Thursday night, with dusty south winds
up to 30 and temperatures in the upper 40s, to
low 50s Friday as rain continues likely. 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, Anheuser -Busch is closing its New Hampshire
plant after over 50 years of operation. The maker
of Budweiser and Bud Light plans to shut down
the Merrimack facility earlier next year, as
reported by Boston .com. The New Hampshire facility
has been in operation for 54 years and employs
approximately 125 people. Employees will be transferred
to other plants across the country, while those
who choose not to relocate will receive severance
packages. The beer company is also closing facilities
in California and New Jersey, affecting a total
of 475 workers. A spokesperson stated, these
changes will enable us to invest even more in
our remaining operations and in our portfolio
of growing, industry -leading brands. Now onto
sports. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza
is the 2025 Heisman Trophy winner. In his Heisman
speech, he thanked everyone who helped him through
his journey. His mother, Elsa, wrote an incredible
letter to him, expressing gratitude for how he
made her feel seen despite her battle with multiple
sclerosis. Once Mendoza became a Heisman winner,
he emotionally declared, acknowledging her unwavering
support. Mendoza won by a landslide, receiving
643 first -place votes. Next, he and the Hoosiers
await their opponent in the college football
playoff. And in NFL news, the Kansas City Chiefs'
playoff era ends with an insult, as star quarterback
Patrick Mahomes suffered a wicked left knee injury
during the loss that eliminated the team. Mahomes,
who scored the only cheese touchdown in the 16
-13 defeat against the Los Angeles Chargers,
was unable to spark a last -minute rally. Minutes
after the game, cheese coach Andy Reid hinted
that Mahomes was done for the year, stating,
it doesn't look good. The team confirmed Mahomes
suffered a torn ACL and is exploring surgical
options. This marks the first time the Chiefs
will miss the playoffs since Mahomes became the
starter. In local sports, the Buffalo Vills rallied
from a 21 -point deficit to defeat the New England
Patriots 35 -31, ending the Patriots' 10 -game
winning streak. Quarterback Josh Allen threw
three touchdown passes, while running back James
Cook scored two rushing touchdowns and caught
another. This victory keeps the Bills in the
race for the AFC's title, moving them within
one game of the Patriots. Patriots quarterback
Drake May struggled in the final moments, failing
to convert a crucial fourth down, while the Bills
ran out the clock. In top news, for Get Coffee,
this is the first thing gastroenterologists drink
in the morning. You do not need to over -optimize
your morning routine. Just stick to the basics
with this beverage. Drinking fluids right when
you wake up is key for healthy digestion. Tea
made with warm water can help gently get things
moving in your digestive system. Gastroenterologists
recommend warm herbal tea to support gastrointestinal
motility and metabolism. Ginger, peppermint,
and chamomile teas can soothe the digestive tract.
especially for those with nausea. If herbal tea
is not your preference, warm lemon water, green
tea, plain water, or coffee are great alternatives.
In business news, America's betting craze has
spread to its news networks. CNN and CNBC have
partnered with Kalshi, a prediction market, encouraging
viewers to wager on current events in real time.
This marks Kalshi's first collaboration with
a major news organization, potentially leading
to more similar partnerships. Prediction markets,
like Kalshi, offer odds interpreted as probabilities,
enhancing political coverage. Last week, CNN's
anchor engaged its data analyst to discuss the
likelihood of stimulus checks citing Kalshi's
data. Kalshi is valued at $11 billion, making
its co -founder, Luana Lopez Lara, the world's
youngest self -made woman billionaire. Concerns
arise over the ethical implications of news organizations
promoting betting odds. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 3 % over the weekend to about $89 ,000.
Ethereum is down 4 % to just over 3 ,100. And
XRP is down 2 % to $1 .99. 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. Iotic minerals
technology has discovered a massive deposit of
critical minerals in Utah that may be the largest
in the United States. This supply could support
initiatives to electrify transportation and reduce
dependence on foreign markets. The deposit contains
16 critical minerals, including gallium and germanium,
essential for electronics. Ionic MT can extract
these materials with virtually zero waste and
no chemicals. The mine could create hundreds
of local jobs and contribute to cleaner energy
resources. State leaders believe this discovery
positions Utah as a powerhouse for green technologies.
And in entertainment news, Disney has gone into
business with OpenAI, accusing Google of copyright
infringement on a massive scale. by using artificial
intelligence models and services to commercially
exploit and distribute infringing images and
videos. Attorneys for Disney sent a cease -and
-desist letter to Google demanding that it stop
the alleged infringement. The letter claims that
Google is infringing Disney's copyrights by copying
a large corpus of its copyrighted works without
authorization. Disney's letter demands that Google
immediately cease further copying. and implement
effective technological measures to prevent future
infringements. Disney will not tolerate the unauthorized
commercial exploitation of its copyrighted characters
and works. Well, all righty, folks. It's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American civil rights leader,
Martin Luther King Jr. And he said, Injustice
anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. 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.