Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, December 23rd. You'll be interested
to know. 78 years ago, today, in 1947, a team
at Bell Telephone Laboratories developed the
first practical transistor, a small solid state
device that could amplify and switch electrical
signals. and replace fragile vacuum tubes. That
breakthrough sparked a revolution in electronics,
enabling smaller, faster, and more reliable devices,
from radios to computers, and laying the foundation
for today's digital world. So now you know. And
now, it's time for the weather report. This morning,
it's mostly cloudy and it feels like 31 degrees.
with 2 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 4 .15, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 7 .10. It looks like we're in for some snow
likely this morning, transitioning to patchy
fog, then rain and snow this afternoon, with
cloudy skies and a high near 38, accompanied
by a light south wind. Tonight, expect patchy
fog with rain and snow before 10 p .m. then a
chance of rain and snow, mostly cloudy with a
low around 31, and a gentle southwest breeze.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
low tide Tuesday will be at 7, with a high tide
at 115. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
43 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather. Wednesday will be partly
sunny with a chance of snow before 2 in the afternoon,
a high near 38, and northwest winds of 7 to 13
miles per hour with gusts up to 23. Christmas
Day and Thursday remain chilly with highs near
39 on Christmas Day and lows near 19 Thursday
night. While Friday into Saturday brings another
chance of light snow with accumulations under
a half inch possible and overnight lows in the
low to mid 20s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the Massachusetts
Police Oversight Board has suspended the certification
of former Massachusetts state police trooper
Michael Proctor. who was fired earlier this year
for his conduct during the Karen Reed case. The
Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training
Commission concluded that the suspension serves
the best interest of the health, safety, or welfare
of the public. Proctor, who was certified through
July 1st, 2026, must surrender any remaining
state police credentials and equipment. He has
also barred from working as a police officer
in Massachusetts. Proctor can request a hearing
before the Commission makes its final decision
on his certification. Now onto sports. The Kansas
City Chiefs will be moving from Missouri to a
Don't Stadium in Kansas in 2031, as confirmed
by Governor Laura Kelly and team owner Clark
Hunt. The new stadium projected to cost $3 billion.
will be located in Wyandotte County, while the
team headquarters will be in Olath, Kansas. Lieutenant
Governor David Talland called it the largest
economic win in Kansas history. NFL Commissioner
Roger Goodell emphasized that this public -private
partnership will enhance the Chief's legacy and
benefit the region. The Chiefs have played in
Kansas City, Missouri since 1963. marking a significant
shift in the NFL landscape. And last night, on
Monday Night Football, Brock Purdy threw a career
-high five touchdown passes, and D. Winters returned
an interception of Philip Rivers' final pass
74 yards for a score, leading the San Francisco
49ers to a 48 -27 victory over the Indianapolis
Colts. Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 295
yards with 1 interception. Christian McCaffrey
rushed 21 times for 117 yards and caught 6 passes
for 29 yards and 2 scores. The 49ers have won
5 straight games, staying in the chase for the
NFC top seed. Rivers was 23 of 35 for 277 yards
two touchdowns, and one interception. In local
sports, Jalen Brown scored 14 of his game -high
31 points in the final quarter, and the Boston
Celtics rallied from a 20 -point second -half
deficit for a 100 - and 3 -to -95 victory over
the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Derek White
finished with 19 points. while Peyton Pritchard
and Aunt Fernie Simons each had 11 for Boston,
which won its third straight game. Pascal Seacom
led the Pacers with 25 points, and Andrew Nempart
contributed 20, as Indiana, the NBA's worst three
-point shooting team, missed 19 of its 20 attempts
from beyond the arc in the second half. Brown's
best shot in the final quarter came on an off
-balance three -right in front of Boston's bench.
pushing the Celtics ahead 96 to 91, with 2 minutes
and 25 seconds to play. In top news, the Trump
administration abruptly recalled nearly 30 career
ambassadors at U .S. embassies around the world,
according to multiple officials familiar with
the matter, in a move that senior officials said
aims to better align the State Department with
the president's foreign policy agenda. Ambassadors
were told to return to Washington, giving them
until mid -January to vacate their posts. The
mass recall, coupled with numerous top -level
overseas posts already sitting empty, is without
modern historic precedent. At least 13 U .S.
ambassadors from Africa were recalled, including
from Burundi and Nigeria, alongside several in
Europe and Asia. Concerns arise about the safety
and well -being of diplomatic personnel overseas
without seasoned leadership. In business news,
U .S. officials have banned new drones made in
China, sparking outrage among pilots. The Federal
Communications Commission prohibited all drones
and critical components from major Chinese manufacturers
DJI Technology and Auto Robotics. citing national
security concerns. The ban does not affect existing
models in stores or already purchased. Many American
drone pilots are hoarding products, fearing the
loss of their livelihoods, as DJI accounts for
up to 90 % of the market. DJI expressed disappointment
in the decision, arguing that concerns about
its data security lack evidence. The ban poses
a significant threat to many small businesses
reliant on Chinese -made drones. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 1 % to about $88 ,000. Ethereum
is down half a percent to just under $3 ,000.
And XRP is down half a percent to $1 .89. 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. At 15 years
old, Belgian researcher Lawrence Simons earned
a Doctor of Philosophy degree in quantum physics
from the University of Antwerp. He aims to enhance
human biology to build longer, healthier lives.
His research focuses on Bose Polarons in superfluids
and super solids. Simons has been recognized
as the youngest doctoral recipient in Belgium,
completing high school at eight and a three -year
bachelor program in just 18 months. His thesis
examines the behavior of impurities in super
solids, which supports unusual excitations. Simon's
plans to pursue a second doctorate in medical
science with artificial intelligence, prioritizing
rigorous clinical evidence. And in entertainment
news, Steve Zahn believes Anaconda is the movie
we need right now, emphasizing that it offers
a refreshing dose of comedy in today's world.
In a recent interview, he humorously dismissed
claims that he was ever a serious contender for
the role of Walter White in Breaking Bad, stating,
I think Cranston is lying. Zahn, along with Jack
Black, Paul Rudd, and Fando Newton, portrays
characters who risk everything to fulfill their
childhood dream of making an Anaconda reboot.
He describes the film as medicine for audiences.
adding that it is both action -packed and laugh
-out -loud funny. Anaconda opens in theaters
on December 25th. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American inventor and visionary
Thomas Edison. And he said, Show me a thoroughly
satisfied man and I will show you a failure.
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.