Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, January 7th. You'll be interested
to know. 241 years ago, today, in 1785, a daring
French aeronaut named Jean -Pierre Blanchard
and his English companion, Dr. John Jeffries,
crossed the English Channel in a hydrogen balloon.
making the first aerial passage between France
and England. Their successful crossing demonstrated
the practical promise of balloon flight for international
travel and scientific observation, inspiring
further aeronautical innovation across Europe.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, there's a chance of light
rain. and it feels like 31 degrees, with 5 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
428, and it will rise again tomorrow at 710.
It looks like we're in for a cloudy day, with
a chance of rain before 9 a .m. and some freezing
rain possible between 9 and 1, with a high near
36 and a light northwest wind. Tonight. Expect
mostly clear skies with a low around 30 and light
winds. For all you beach runners out there, the
first low tide Wednesday will be at 745 with
a high tide at 2. The nearshore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 38 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday will be
sunny with a high near 43 in light west winds
around 6 miles per hour. Rain becomes likely
Friday after 9 a .m. with a high near 50 and
south winds gusting up to 21 miles per hour.
Then it remains unsettled into Saturday night
with periods of rain and lows in the upper 30s.
Sunday stays mostly cloudy with rain likely.
Highs near 45 in west winds, gusting up 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
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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, just
before the new mayor of Everett was sworn into
office, the outgoing mayor announced a major
development agreement with Wynn Resorts. The
agreement paves the way for up to two new hotels
on Wynn -owned property across from Encore Boston
Harbor. Effort resident Dolores Lattanzi stated,
I think it's good business, especially in that
area. The hotels will generate nearly $12 million
in annual revenue through property taxes and
hotel taxes. Wynn Resorts has also pledged approximately
$15 million for transportation improvements and
$25 million for a future MBTA commuter rail stop.
Instruction on the hotels, which will total around
800 rooms, could begin this spring with an expected
opening in 2028. Now onto sports. The Ravens
made a significant move and have fired John Harbaugh
after 18 seasons in Baltimore. This vacancy is
highly coveted, as it offers the opportunity
to work with a top five quarterback. Harbaugh,
the fourth winning guest, active head coach,
has sparked interest, with reports of his agent
receiving seven calls. The Ravens' job is considered
the most desirable since the openings at the
Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers. Expect
a seismic shift in coaching dynamics. As organizations
reassess their strategies in light of this development,
the coaching carousel has truly begun. In local
sports, the Seattle Kraken beat the Bruins 7
-4 on Tuesday night with Kapo Kakko scoring two
goals and an assist. Berkley Katten also shined,
netting his first two and 8 -0 goals. Jared McCann
contributed a goal and an assist. while Jordan
Eberle opened the scoring and led the team with
his 15th goal of the season. The Dakot Pasternak
scored two goals for the Bruins, and Mason Laurie
added another. But the Bruins will look to rebound
as they host Calgary on Thursday night. In top
news, the Department of Homeland Security announced
Tuesday that it has launched what it describes
as the largest immigration enforcement operation
ever in Minnesota. Approximately 2 ,000 federal
agents and officers are expected in the Minneapolis
area to address allegations of fraud involving
Somali residents. The operation includes agents
from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and
focuses on identifying suspected fraud. Minnesota
Governor Tim Walz criticized the enforcement
surge as a war that's being waged against Minnesota.
immigrant rights groups reported increased sightings
of federal agents. In business news, Lego has
announced the Smart Brick, their most significant
evolution in 50 years. On March 1st, 2026, the
Lego group will sell a tiny computer that fits
inside a classic 2x4 Lego brick. This innovative
brick detects nearby Smart Tags and other Smart
Bricks. bringing LEGO sets to life with effects
like humming light savers and roaring engines.
These new bricks, which are wirelessly charged,
feature movement sensors and form a Bluetooth
mesh network. The first sets will include a $70
Darth Vader's TIE fighter and $100 Luke's Red
Five X -Wing. And crypto movement. Bitcoin is
down 1 % to about $93 ,000. Ethereum is up 1
% to about $3 ,000, and XRP is down 5 % to $2
.26. 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. Japan's
streets remain impressively clean, despite the
scarcity of public trash cans. Travelers are
often surprised to find no bins on the streets,
forcing them to carry their waste. Some visitors
report this lack of bins as their biggest inconvenience,
according to a survey. Historically, trash cans
were removed from public spaces due to security
concerns. Japan's cultural values of cleanliness
and personal responsibility also play a significant
role in this practice. To adapt, travelers can
carry small bags for their waste and use recycling
bins at vending machines. And in entertainment
news, Sebastian Stan is considering a move to
the DC Universe to store alongside Robert Pattinson
in The Batman Part 2. The Romanian -American
actor, known for his role as Bucky Barnes in
the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is reportedly
in talks for this role. Production is set to
begin in the spring of 2026. Scarlett Johansson
has also been linked to the sequel, despite her
character, Natasha Romanoff, dying in Avengers
Endgame. The sequel is planned for release on
October 1, 2027. following the success of the
first film, which grossed $772 .3 million. Well,
all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of
the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart. And
she said, adventure is worthwhile in itself,
for it pushes the boundaries of what we know.
and inspires us to dream beyond the horizon,
daring us to explore the unknown. 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.