Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, January 12th. You'll be interested
to know, hey, 100 years ago, today, in 1926,
a public radio demonstration in London showed
a working television system by transmitting moving
silhouettes and faces to an audience. dazzling
listeners with live visual transmission. That
milestone proved the practical promise of combining
radio and visual technology, inspiring inventors
and broadcasters to pursue commercial television
development. So now you know. And now, it's time
for the weather report. This morning, it's sunny,
and it feels like 15 degrees, with 16 mile -per
-hour wind, and the sunset will take place at
433, and it will rise again tomorrow at 709.
It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day
with a high near 38 and a breezy west wind at
9 to 16 miles per hour, gusting up to 31. Tonight,
expect partly cloudy skies with a low around
29 and light southwest winds. For all you beach
runners out there, the first high tide Monday
will be at 6 with the low tide at 1230. The nearshore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 36 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather,
Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 44 and
a southwest wind near 8 miles per hour. A slight
chance of rain late Tuesday night, then a chance
of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night, with highs
near 49 and lows around 36, and southwest winds
around 6 to 10 miles per hour. Late Thursday
into Friday, colder air moves in with a chance
of rain changing to rain and snow Thursday night,
and a chance of snow Friday as highs fall to
near 30 and north, to northwest winds gusting
near 22 miles per hour. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the Boston
Public Garden is set to say goodbye to a beloved
weeping willow tree that has stood for over 50
years. The friends of the public garden will
remove the tree due to disease pressure and internal
decay that poses safety risks. A sign at the
tree expresses, we'll miss you, and emphasizes
the need for its removal. Rebecca DiTomasso,
Director of Capital Projects and Parks Care,
noted that the tree, nearing the end of its natural
lifespan, will be replaced by a healthier willow
in the spring. DiTomasso assures parkgoers that
new trees will be planted to foster connections,
just like the old ones. Now on to sports. Mike
Tomlin has no interest in shifting the weight
of the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent playoff failures
onto his players ahead of tonight's game against
Houston. Tomlin stated, I'm certainly not going
to unpack my bags on the collective's bed, if
you will. The Steelers, with a record of 10 wins
and 7 losses, are facing a Texans team on a 9
-game winning streak. Aaron Rodgers acknowledged
the pressure on Tomlin, saying it feels good
to shut all those comments down. Steelers wide
receiver Yike Metcalf returns after a suspension,
expressing gratitude to his teammates. Houston's
coach, D 'Amico Ryanes, is confident in his players'
ability to win, stating, our guys know how to
win football games. Kickoff is at 8 .15 on ESPN.
in local sports. The Patriots secured a thrilling
playoff victory over the Chargers, as head coach
Mike Vrabel emphasized the need to be ready to
bleed. Milton Williams celebrated the win with
a headbutt to Vrabel, which left the coach bloodied,
but in good spirits. Drake May threw a touchdown
pass to Hunter Henry, while New England's defense
stifled the Chargers offense, winning the game
16 -3. With this victory, the Patriots will host
either Houston or Pittsburgh in the next round,
marking their first playoff win since the 2018
season. In top news, new research is shedding
light on surprising ways to reduce chronic inflammation,
including suggestions as simple as flossing your
teeth. Inflammation is normally beneficial, triggered
by the immune system to help the body fight illness
and repair injuries. However, when inflammation
becomes chronic, it can lead to serious health
issues. David L. Katz explains that chronic inflammation
is a key pathway to major chronic diseases, like
cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Fortunately,
simple lifestyle modifications can help reduce
inflammation, such as managing stress, exercising
regularly, and improving oral hygiene. Engaging
with nature and cultivating strong social connections
can also be beneficial. In business news, living
with family is not a last resort anymore. It's
the plan. As the cost of living rises for Americans,
many are moving back in with their families.
However, a growing number of solo agers do not
have this option. Purpose -built intergenerational
communities are a promising solution. The number
of people living in multi -generational households
quadrupled from 1971 to 2021, according to Pew
Research. Cost savings are driving this trend,
allowing families to split expenses and reduce
social isolation. Experts warn that there is
no one -size -fits all -housing solution, as
individuals have vastly different needs and preferences.
in crypto movement. Bitcoin is up 1 % over the
weekend to $92 ,000. Ethereum is up 1 % to just
over $3 ,000. And XRP is down 2 % to $2 .08.
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. Job seekers
are discovering a new source of income, training
artificial intelligence to perform their former
roles. Mercor, an artificial intelligence startup
valued at $10 billion, employs tens of thousands
of white -collar contractors. These workers review
and critique the output of large language models
that power chatbots and other tools. Experts
in various fields are sought, including psychologists
and filmmakers, with earnings up to $250 an hour.
Despite concerns about job losses, many see their
role in ensuring AI produces thoughtful outcomes.
The nature of this work raises questions about
the future of employment in their fields. And
in entertainment news. The Golden Globes has
made a concerted effort to improve its reputation
after a controversy over its membership in 2021
led to a temporary suspension of the telecast.
Under new ownership, structural changes have
been implemented, including no longer paying
a salary to legacy voters. Nikki Glaser's charming
hosting managed to balance humor and excitement,
making the audience laugh with her playful jabs
at celebrities. Despite the positive moments,
distracting stunts like statistics from polymarket
and non -jokes cluttered the ceremony. Chasing
too many contradictory aims, The Globe's risks
frustrating its audience while attempting to
grow. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American writer and philosopher Albert
Hubbard. And he said, And that's a wrap for this
morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube,
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see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny
Mornings in Boston.