WEBVTT 00:00:01.660 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.120 --> 00:00:09.080 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.179 --> 00:00:13.359 and it's Monday, January 12th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.359 --> 00:00:18.600 to know, hey, 100 years ago, today, in 1926, 00:00:19.879 --> 00:00:22.379 a public radio demonstration in London showed 00:00:22.379 --> 00:00:25.800 a working television system by transmitting moving 00:00:25.800 --> 00:00:28.940 silhouettes and faces to an audience. dazzling 00:00:28.940 --> 00:00:32.420 listeners with live visual transmission. That 00:00:32.420 --> 00:00:34.960 milestone proved the practical promise of combining 00:00:34.960 --> 00:00:38.799 radio and visual technology, inspiring inventors 00:00:38.799 --> 00:00:41.979 and broadcasters to pursue commercial television 00:00:41.979 --> 00:00:47.640 development. So now you know. And now, it's time 00:00:47.640 --> 00:00:53.280 for the weather report. This morning, it's sunny, 00:00:53.640 --> 00:00:57.679 and it feels like 15 degrees, with 16 mile -per 00:00:57.679 --> 00:01:00.560 -hour wind, and the sunset will take place at 00:01:00.560 --> 00:01:04.500 433, and it will rise again tomorrow at 709. 00:01:05.280 --> 00:01:07.920 It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day 00:01:07.920 --> 00:01:11.700 with a high near 38 and a breezy west wind at 00:01:11.700 --> 00:01:16.900 9 to 16 miles per hour, gusting up to 31. Tonight, 00:01:18.079 --> 00:01:20.700 expect partly cloudy skies with a low around 00:01:20.700 --> 00:01:25.379 29 and light southwest winds. For all you beach 00:01:25.379 --> 00:01:27.780 runners out there, the first high tide Monday 00:01:27.780 --> 00:01:33.159 will be at 6 with the low tide at 1230. The nearshore 00:01:33.159 --> 00:01:37.379 buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 36 degrees for the 00:01:37.379 --> 00:01:41.540 water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather, 00:01:42.760 --> 00:01:46.000 Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 44 and 00:01:46.000 --> 00:01:50.340 a southwest wind near 8 miles per hour. A slight 00:01:50.340 --> 00:01:52.780 chance of rain late Tuesday night, then a chance 00:01:52.780 --> 00:01:55.299 of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night, with highs 00:01:55.299 --> 00:01:59.719 near 49 and lows around 36, and southwest winds 00:01:59.719 --> 00:02:03.900 around 6 to 10 miles per hour. Late Thursday 00:02:03.900 --> 00:02:06.599 into Friday, colder air moves in with a chance 00:02:06.599 --> 00:02:09.419 of rain changing to rain and snow Thursday night, 00:02:09.639 --> 00:02:12.319 and a chance of snow Friday as highs fall to 00:02:12.319 --> 00:02:15.439 near 30 and north, to northwest winds gusting 00:02:15.439 --> 00:02:19.919 near 22 miles per hour. 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The friends of the public garden will 00:03:08.500 --> 00:03:11.659 remove the tree due to disease pressure and internal 00:03:11.659 --> 00:03:15.430 decay that poses safety risks. A sign at the 00:03:15.430 --> 00:03:18.370 tree expresses, we'll miss you, and emphasizes 00:03:18.370 --> 00:03:21.969 the need for its removal. Rebecca DiTomasso, 00:03:22.210 --> 00:03:24.590 Director of Capital Projects and Parks Care, 00:03:25.030 --> 00:03:28.030 noted that the tree, nearing the end of its natural 00:03:28.030 --> 00:03:30.849 lifespan, will be replaced by a healthier willow 00:03:30.849 --> 00:03:35.129 in the spring. DiTomasso assures parkgoers that 00:03:35.129 --> 00:03:37.650 new trees will be planted to foster connections, 00:03:37.889 --> 00:03:47.639 just like the old ones. Now on to sports. Mike 00:03:47.639 --> 00:03:50.039 Tomlin has no interest in shifting the weight 00:03:50.039 --> 00:03:53.360 of the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent playoff failures 00:03:53.360 --> 00:03:56.080 onto his players ahead of tonight's game against 00:03:56.080 --> 00:03:59.979 Houston. Tomlin stated, I'm certainly not going 00:03:59.979 --> 00:04:02.639 to unpack my bags on the collective's bed, if 00:04:02.639 --> 00:04:06.620 you will. The Steelers, with a record of 10 wins 00:04:06.620 --> 00:04:10.340 and 7 losses, are facing a Texans team on a 9 00:04:10.340 --> 00:04:14.159 -game winning streak. Aaron Rodgers acknowledged 00:04:14.159 --> 00:04:17.079 the pressure on Tomlin, saying it feels good 00:04:17.079 --> 00:04:21.000 to shut all those comments down. Steelers wide 00:04:21.000 --> 00:04:24.519 receiver Yike Metcalf returns after a suspension, 00:04:25.139 --> 00:04:29.040 expressing gratitude to his teammates. Houston's 00:04:29.040 --> 00:04:32.360 coach, D 'Amico Ryanes, is confident in his players' 00:04:32.379 --> 00:04:35.620 ability to win, stating, our guys know how to 00:04:35.620 --> 00:04:41.040 win football games. Kickoff is at 8 .15 on ESPN. 00:04:42.029 --> 00:04:46.529 in local sports. The Patriots secured a thrilling 00:04:46.529 --> 00:04:49.529 playoff victory over the Chargers, as head coach 00:04:49.529 --> 00:04:52.490 Mike Vrabel emphasized the need to be ready to 00:04:52.490 --> 00:04:56.110 bleed. Milton Williams celebrated the win with 00:04:56.110 --> 00:04:59.389 a headbutt to Vrabel, which left the coach bloodied, 00:04:59.490 --> 00:05:03.410 but in good spirits. Drake May threw a touchdown 00:05:03.410 --> 00:05:06.250 pass to Hunter Henry, while New England's defense 00:05:06.250 --> 00:05:08.990 stifled the Chargers offense, winning the game 00:05:08.990 --> 00:05:13.160 16 -3. With this victory, the Patriots will host 00:05:13.160 --> 00:05:16.060 either Houston or Pittsburgh in the next round, 00:05:16.399 --> 00:05:19.500 marking their first playoff win since the 2018 00:05:19.500 --> 00:05:25.160 season. In top news, new research is shedding 00:05:25.160 --> 00:05:28.519 light on surprising ways to reduce chronic inflammation, 00:05:29.120 --> 00:05:31.839 including suggestions as simple as flossing your 00:05:31.839 --> 00:05:35.680 teeth. Inflammation is normally beneficial, triggered 00:05:35.680 --> 00:05:38.699 by the immune system to help the body fight illness 00:05:38.699 --> 00:05:42.459 and repair injuries. However, when inflammation 00:05:42.459 --> 00:05:45.420 becomes chronic, it can lead to serious health 00:05:45.420 --> 00:05:49.480 issues. David L. Katz explains that chronic inflammation 00:05:49.480 --> 00:05:53.160 is a key pathway to major chronic diseases, like 00:05:53.160 --> 00:05:57.699 cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Fortunately, 00:05:58.240 --> 00:06:00.939 simple lifestyle modifications can help reduce 00:06:00.939 --> 00:06:04.600 inflammation, such as managing stress, exercising 00:06:04.600 --> 00:06:09.600 regularly, and improving oral hygiene. Engaging 00:06:09.600 --> 00:06:12.839 with nature and cultivating strong social connections 00:06:12.839 --> 00:06:19.100 can also be beneficial. In business news, living 00:06:19.100 --> 00:06:22.560 with family is not a last resort anymore. It's 00:06:22.560 --> 00:06:26.439 the plan. As the cost of living rises for Americans, 00:06:26.800 --> 00:06:28.759 many are moving back in with their families. 00:06:29.639 --> 00:06:32.759 However, a growing number of solo agers do not 00:06:32.759 --> 00:06:36.810 have this option. Purpose -built intergenerational 00:06:36.810 --> 00:06:40.350 communities are a promising solution. The number 00:06:40.350 --> 00:06:42.829 of people living in multi -generational households 00:06:42.829 --> 00:06:47.670 quadrupled from 1971 to 2021, according to Pew 00:06:47.670 --> 00:06:50.930 Research. Cost savings are driving this trend, 00:06:51.350 --> 00:06:54.350 allowing families to split expenses and reduce 00:06:54.350 --> 00:06:57.769 social isolation. Experts warn that there is 00:06:57.769 --> 00:07:01.149 no one -size -fits all -housing solution, as 00:07:01.149 --> 00:07:04.050 individuals have vastly different needs and preferences. 00:07:05.000 --> 00:07:09.579 in crypto movement. Bitcoin is up 1 % over the 00:07:09.579 --> 00:07:15.699 weekend to $92 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to just 00:07:15.699 --> 00:07:21.720 over $3 ,000. And XRP is down 2 % to $2 .08. 00:07:23.300 --> 00:07:27.480 Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:07:27.480 --> 00:07:30.379 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:07:30.379 --> 00:07:33.439 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:07:33.439 --> 00:07:37.959 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:37.959 --> 00:07:41.500 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:41.500 --> 00:07:44.959 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:44.959 --> 00:07:48.439 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:48.439 --> 00:07:51.800 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:51.800 --> 00:07:55.920 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:07:55.920 --> 00:08:00.160 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:00.439 --> 00:08:04.170 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:04.170 --> 00:08:08.689 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:08.889 --> 00:08:13.930 back to the show. Let's talk tech. Job seekers 00:08:13.930 --> 00:08:16.810 are discovering a new source of income, training 00:08:16.810 --> 00:08:19.490 artificial intelligence to perform their former 00:08:19.490 --> 00:08:23.649 roles. Mercor, an artificial intelligence startup 00:08:23.649 --> 00:08:27.470 valued at $10 billion, employs tens of thousands 00:08:27.470 --> 00:08:31.019 of white -collar contractors. These workers review 00:08:31.019 --> 00:08:33.840 and critique the output of large language models 00:08:33.840 --> 00:08:38.019 that power chatbots and other tools. Experts 00:08:38.019 --> 00:08:41.259 in various fields are sought, including psychologists 00:08:41.259 --> 00:08:45.740 and filmmakers, with earnings up to $250 an hour. 00:08:47.059 --> 00:08:50.019 Despite concerns about job losses, many see their 00:08:50.019 --> 00:08:53.340 role in ensuring AI produces thoughtful outcomes. 00:08:54.059 --> 00:08:56.759 The nature of this work raises questions about 00:08:56.759 --> 00:09:02.259 the future of employment in their fields. And 00:09:02.259 --> 00:09:05.840 in entertainment news. The Golden Globes has 00:09:05.840 --> 00:09:08.639 made a concerted effort to improve its reputation 00:09:08.639 --> 00:09:12.539 after a controversy over its membership in 2021 00:09:12.539 --> 00:09:15.779 led to a temporary suspension of the telecast. 00:09:16.740 --> 00:09:19.240 Under new ownership, structural changes have 00:09:19.240 --> 00:09:21.659 been implemented, including no longer paying 00:09:21.659 --> 00:09:25.330 a salary to legacy voters. Nikki Glaser's charming 00:09:25.330 --> 00:09:28.049 hosting managed to balance humor and excitement, 00:09:28.470 --> 00:09:30.950 making the audience laugh with her playful jabs 00:09:30.950 --> 00:09:34.809 at celebrities. Despite the positive moments, 00:09:35.309 --> 00:09:38.350 distracting stunts like statistics from polymarket 00:09:38.350 --> 00:09:42.549 and non -jokes cluttered the ceremony. Chasing 00:09:42.549 --> 00:09:45.570 too many contradictory aims, The Globe's risks 00:09:45.570 --> 00:09:48.070 frustrating its audience while attempting to 00:09:48.070 --> 00:09:52.610 grow. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the 00:09:52.610 --> 00:09:56.330 quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:09:56.330 --> 00:09:59.629 from the American writer and philosopher Albert 00:09:59.629 --> 00:10:10.850 Hubbard. And he said, And that's a wrap for this 00:10:10.850 --> 00:10:14.429 morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, 00:10:14.769 --> 00:10:18.129 and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 00:10:18.129 --> 00:10:24.600 with local news and the weather reports. We'll 00:10:24.600 --> 00:10:27.299 see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny 00:10:27.299 --> 00:10:28.320 Mornings in Boston.