Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, December 25th. Today is Christmas.
It is a joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus
Christ, bringing families together with song,
feasting, gift giving, and warm lights. Across
cultures, communities exchange kindness. and
create traditions that nurture hope, generosity,
and the spirit of togetherness throughout the
holiday season. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the weather report. This morning, it's
cloudy and it feels like 22 degrees, with 7 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
416, and it will rise again tomorrow at 710.
It looks like we're in for a slight chance of
snow showers this morning, mainly between 9 and
11, with mostly cloudy conditions, a high near
40, and a west wind blowing at 7 to 12, dusting
up to 29. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies
with a low around 12 and a northwest wind at
12, dusting as high as 33. For all you beach
runners out there, the first low tide Thursday
will be at 830 with a high tide just after 230.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 43 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather, Friday will be mostly sunny with a high
near 24 and a light north wind of 5 to 9 miles
per hour. The wind chills could fall as low as
zero. A chance of light snow late Friday night
into Saturday morning may drop less than a half
inch, with Saturday mostly cloudy and a high
near 28 and a north wind near 8 miles per hour.
Be prepared for rain Sunday night into Monday
with freezing rain possible between 9 and 11
p .m. Sunday, then rain Monday with highs near
42 and southwest winds gusting to 23 miles per
hour. 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, in a stunning real estate
move, a back bay townhouse on Commonwealth Avenue
has sold for $21 million, marking the highest
sale in Boston so far this year, according to
listing agent Maggie Gold -Seelig. Built in 1910,
the property boasts over 11 ,000 square feet
of living space. featuring eight bedrooms, eight
full baths, and original architectural details.
Located steps from the public garden, the esplanade,
and the bustling Back Bay shopping district,
this single -family townhouse also includes multiple
private patios, decks, and an attached garage.
Municipal records confirm the sale occurred on
November 24th, with other significant sales this
year also catching attention. Now on to sports.
Get ready for a Christmas day filled with football.
Starting at one on Netflix, we have the 6 and
8 Cowboys at the 4 and 8 Commanders. Then at
4 .30, also on Netflix, we have the 8 and 7 Lions
at the 7 and 8 Vikings. And to cap off the night
on Amazon Prime Video, catch the 12 and 3 Broncos.
at the 6 and 9 cheese. Kickoff is at 8 .15. In
local sports, the New England Patriots had three
players in the concussion protocol after Sunday's
win over the Baltimore Ravens, and only one of
them returned to practice on Wednesday. Running
back Trevion Henderson participated on a limited
basis, while wide receiver Kaishan Budi and left
guard Jared Wilson did not practice. All three
players must clear the protocol to play against
the New York Jets this weekend, or the Miami
Dolphins in Week 18. Several other players, including
cornerback Carlton Davis, tight -end C .J. Dipper,
and linebacker Robert Spilling, were also out
of practice. Henderson was joined by limited
participants DiMario Douglas and Anne Fernie
Jennings. In top news, Graham Walker, who sold
his family's Louisiana company, Fiberbond, insured
his 540 employees received a share of the proceeds.
He agreed to sell the business for $1 .7 billion
and included a condition that 15 % of the sale
would go to his employees. This summer, employees
received bonuses totaling $240 million. averaging
$443 ,000 each. Lisha Key, an employee for 29
years, used her bonus to pay off her mortgage
and open a clothing boutique. Walker hopes to
hear how this money has positively impacted his
employees' lives. In business news, Paramount's
guidance is seeking to reassure Warner Brothers
Discovery shareholders. stating that Larry Ellison
has made an irrevocable personal guarantee of
$40 .4 billion toward its $108 billion all -cash
offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount,
led by chairman and chief executive officer David
Ellison, has increased its breakup fee to match
Netflix's $5 .8 billion. Larry Ellison, co -founder
of Oracle, has a net worth estimated at $243
billion. Paramount's bid is also supported by
the sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Qatar,
and Abu Dhabi, which agree to forgo governance
rights. David Ellison emphasized that Paramount's
offer is the superior option for Warner Brothers
Discovery shareholders. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 1%. to about $88 ,000. Ethereum is up half
a percent to about $2 ,900. And XRP is up 1 %
to $1 .86. 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.
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 tech. Waymo is providing
insights into why its robo -taxis became immobilized
during a recent blackout in San Francisco. The
company reported that its vehicles successfully
navigated more than 7 ,000 dark stop lights on
Saturday. Waymo is rolling out a software update
to enhance navigation through disabled traffic
lights during power outages. aiming for a more
decisive response. The self -driving system currently
treats dead -stop lights as four -way stops,
but many vehicles sought a confirmation check
from the fleet response team, which increased
congestion. Waymo stated it is refining its system
to better align with its current scale. And in
entertainment news… An Anaconda reboot that few
requested reveals the limits of star power. Staring
Jack Black and Paul Rudd, this baffling resurrection
of a snake franchise not only bites, but also
winks. Sony Pictures seems to anticipate your
skepticism, presenting a midlife crisis comedy
about four friends traveling from Buffalo to
the Amazon, played by Queensland, Australia.
While amusing at times, the film lacks the comedic
brilliance of other projects. The humor remains
subjective and elusive, failing to engineer a
cult classic. Despite notable performances, this
anaconda is simply not worth the effort. It runs
for 100 minutes and is rated PG -13. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, An Anaconda reboot that few requested
reveals the limits of star power. Starring Jack
Black and Paul Rudd, this baffling resurrection
of a snake franchise not only bites, but also
winks. Sony Pictures seems to anticipate your
skepticism, presenting a midlife crisis comedy
about four friends traveling from Buffalo to
the Amazon, played by Queensland, Australia.
While amusing at times, the film lacks the comedic
brilliance of other projects. The humor remains
subjective and elusive, failing to engineer a
cult classic. Despite notable performances, this
anaconda is simply not worth the effort. It runs
for 100 minutes and is rated PG -13. 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.