Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, January 6th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Bean Day. This cheerful
day celebrates the humble bean, a versatile source
of plant protein, fiber, and flavor that brings
cultures together in stews, salads, and hearty
comfort dishes. So now you know. And now it's
time for the weather report. This morning it's
mostly cloudy and it feels like 32 degrees with
2 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 427 and it will rise again tomorrow at 711.
It looks like we're in for some mostly cloudy
skies today with a high near 38. and a light
north wind around 5. Tonight, expect rain likely
between 7 p .m. and 9 p .m., turning into cloudy
conditions with a low around 33 and a gentle
northeast wind. For all you beach runners out
there, the first low tide Tuesday will be just
before 7 with a high tide at 115. The nearshore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay. Read 38 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Wednesday is mostly cloudy with rain likely and
patchy fog before 3 p .m., a high near 42, and
northwest winds around 5 miles per hour. Thursday
will be sunny with a high near 44 and light west
winds. Then Friday brings increasing clouds with
a chance of rain and highs near 50 followed by
likely rain Friday night into Saturday with highs
near 54 and lows around 39. 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, Boston
Nair Michelle Wu was sworn in for her second
term on Monday at Boston Symphony Hall. focusing
her inaugural remarks on building upon past progress
in areas such as homes, education, and addressing
ongoing federal pressures. Meanwhile, at Boston
City Hall, council members selected their new
president, with District 8 Boston City Councilor
Sharon Durkin emphasizing the importance of choosing
the best leader for the council. Councilors Liz
Bredin and Brian Worrell faced off in the contest.
with Braden winning by a narrow 7 -6 vote. Despite
a tumultuous process, both counselors expressed
hope for a productive term ahead. Now onto sports.
As three first -year coaches prepare their teams
to kick off the playoffs this week, six franchises
begin the offseason hoping to find the right
man for their job. Forehead coaches were fired
since the regular season wrapped, including Kevin
Stefanski from the Browns, Jonathan Gannon from
the Cardinals, Pete Carroll from the Raiders,
and Raheem Morris from the Falcons. The Tennessee
Titans and New York Giants had a head start by
dismissing coaches during the season. Joshon,
the general manager of the Giants, sees a sense
of longing as other teams find success with new
coaches. The Raiders have the first overall pick
in the draft, for the first time since drafting
Jamarcus Russell in 2007. In local sports, Celtic
star and Fernie Simons scored 27 points, while
Peyton Pritchard added 21, leading the team to
a decisive 115 to 101 victory against the Bulls
on Monday night. Nami Esqueda contributed 13
points and 13 rebounds, helping Boston secure
its fourth consecutive win and eighth in nine
games. Jalen Brown struggled, scoring 14 points
on six of 24 shooting, just one game after tying
his career high with 50 points. The Bulls, missing
their leading scorer Josh Giddy, fell to two
straight losses, unable to break the 100 -point
mark until late in the game. In top news, San
Francisco's mayor has signed an ordinance establishing
a reparations fund for black residents, a most
supporters say acknowledges historic harm. While
it creates a framework, it does not allocate
any city money for direct payments, raising concerns
about legal risks and bureaucracy. Mayor Daniel
Lurie emphasized the city's fiscal constraints,
stating, We are not allocating money to this
fund with a historic $1 billion deficit. Supporters
argue it is an important acknowledgement of historic
injustices, while critics warn it could lead
to unnecessary costs and legal challenges. The
fund is open to private donations, and if money
becomes available, it will support eligible recipients.
In business news, Zillow's chief executive officer,
Jeremy Waxman, is preparing for another slow
year in the United States housing market. The
company, valued at $16 billion, is focusing more
on transactions, which Waxman describes as a
better business to be in. Despite challenges,
Zillow remains a dominant force in real estate,
with approximately $2 .2 billion in revenue reported
for 2024. Waxman emphasizes the importance of
adapting to keep real estate agents satisfied,
as they contribute around 70 % of Zillow's revenue.
He acknowledges the current market's affordability
issues, predicting modest growth in 2026. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $94
,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to about $3 ,000. An
XRP is up 11 % to $2 .39. 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 tech. NVIDIA is
announcing its humanoid robot plans and self
-driving car technologies at CES 2026. In Las
Vegas, the company is showcasing its latest robotics
advancements as the tech industry pushes to create
humanoid robots. CDO Jensen Juan revealed that
multiple firms, including Boston Dynamics and
Caterpillar, are utilizing NVIDIA's robotics
technologies. NVIDIA claims that physical artificial
intelligence could revolutionize the $50 trillion
manufacturing and logistics industries. Additionally,
the company unveiled a new family of models for
self -driving cars called Alpimaio. This model
uses a chain -of -thought reasoning based vision
language action model to recognize unique driving
situations. NVIDIA aims to enhance self -driving
vehicle technologies over time. helping developers
refine their AI models. And in entertainment
news, Oscar predictions feature clear frontrunners
with plenty of room for chaos. As the nominations
approach, unexpected films like Richard Linklater's
Blue Moon are gaining traction. Joseph Kuczynski's
F1 is testing the race's edges. while international
contenders like Sentimental Value remain in play.
With momentum building for Guillermo del Toro's
Frankenstein, the race continues to evolve. Stay
tuned for updated predictions and upcoming nominations.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American writer and philosopher, Henry Adams.
And he said, And that's a wrap for this morning.
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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.