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, 00:00:09.099 --> 00:00:14.400 and it's Wednesday, January 14th. You'll be interested 00:00:14.400 --> 00:00:20.660 to know. Hey, 148 years ago, today, in 1878. 00:00:22.120 --> 00:00:24.600 A small team opened the first public telephone 00:00:24.600 --> 00:00:27.559 exchange in a converted office, linking callers 00:00:27.559 --> 00:00:30.160 across town with live and helpful operators. 00:00:30.559 --> 00:00:33.859 The innovation made two -way voice communication 00:00:33.859 --> 00:00:37.039 practical, established a new service industry, 00:00:37.439 --> 00:00:40.219 and accelerated social and commercial connections. 00:00:41.340 --> 00:00:46.039 So now you know. And now it's time for the weather 00:00:46.039 --> 00:00:52.060 report. This morning it's cloudy and it feels 00:00:52.060 --> 00:00:56.820 like 36 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind. Now 00:00:56.820 --> 00:00:59.890 the sunset will take place at 4 .36. and it will 00:00:59.890 --> 00:01:03.530 rise again tomorrow at 7 .08. It looks like we're 00:01:03.530 --> 00:01:06.310 in for some cloudy skies today, with a slight 00:01:06.310 --> 00:01:09.069 chance of rain showers between 9 and 10 in the 00:01:09.069 --> 00:01:12.810 morning and a high near 49, accompanied by a 00:01:12.810 --> 00:01:17.530 light southwest breeze. Tonight, expect cloudy 00:01:17.530 --> 00:01:19.989 conditions with a chance of rain showers after 00:01:19.989 --> 00:01:25.170 7, a low around 34, and light winds. For all 00:01:25.170 --> 00:01:27.609 you beach runners out there, the first high tide 00:01:27.609 --> 00:01:31.469 Wednesday will be at 745 with the low tide at 00:01:31.469 --> 00:01:36.090 215. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 00:01:36.090 --> 00:01:40.909 38 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:40.909 --> 00:01:44.109 ahead in the weather, Thursday will be partly 00:01:44.109 --> 00:01:47.109 sunny with a chance of rain through early afternoon 00:01:47.109 --> 00:01:51.069 and a high near 42 with a southwest wind 5 to 00:01:51.069 --> 00:01:55.409 13 miles per hour. Thursday night will be partly 00:01:55.409 --> 00:01:58.090 cloudy and much colder, with a low around 14 00:01:58.090 --> 00:02:01.150 and west winds gusting to 21 miles per hour. 00:02:01.590 --> 00:02:04.349 Then Friday turns sunny with a high near 33, 00:02:04.730 --> 00:02:08.610 and west winds around 10 miles per hour. Bonjour, 00:02:09.030 --> 00:02:11.789 food enthusiasts! 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One New 00:02:48.719 --> 00:02:51.219 England offshore wind project has received court 00:02:51.219 --> 00:02:53.879 approval to resume construction after a pause 00:02:53.879 --> 00:02:56.840 by the Trump administration days before Christmas. 00:02:58.060 --> 00:03:00.400 Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy described 00:03:00.400 --> 00:03:03.000 the ruling as good news for the Vineyard One 00:03:03.000 --> 00:03:07.520 project off Nantucket's coast. A federal judge 00:03:07.520 --> 00:03:10.159 issued a preliminary injunction against the stop 00:03:10.159 --> 00:03:12.879 work order for Revolution Wind, which will provide 00:03:12.879 --> 00:03:15.400 power to Rhode Island and Connecticut homes. 00:03:16.650 --> 00:03:19.250 Governor Healy emphasized that these projects 00:03:19.250 --> 00:03:22.069 are crucial for grid reliability this winter, 00:03:22.750 --> 00:03:25.030 lowering costs for residents and businesses, 00:03:25.569 --> 00:03:28.830 and creating nearly 4 ,000 jobs in Massachusetts. 00:03:30.069 --> 00:03:33.129 Connecticut Governor Ned Laman stated that Revolution 00:03:33.129 --> 00:03:35.729 Wind should never have been halted in the first 00:03:35.729 --> 00:03:45.219 place. Now on to sports. Mike Tomlin is stepping 00:03:45.219 --> 00:03:47.639 down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers 00:03:47.639 --> 00:03:51.379 after 19 seasons, marking the end of an era defined 00:03:51.379 --> 00:03:55.740 by stability and success. Despite rumors of his 00:03:55.740 --> 00:03:58.979 potential departure, Tomlin's resignation surprised 00:03:58.979 --> 00:04:01.560 many players who were unaware of the announcement 00:04:01.560 --> 00:04:05.240 during a team meeting. He leaves with an impressive 00:04:05.240 --> 00:04:08.340 record of never having a losing season and clinched 00:04:08.340 --> 00:04:12.719 his 200th career NFL victory this season. The 00:04:12.719 --> 00:04:14.560 Steelers will now search for their fourth head 00:04:14.560 --> 00:04:19.060 coach since 1969, prioritizing strong leadership. 00:04:19.819 --> 00:04:23.019 As for Aaron Rodgers, his future remains uncertain 00:04:23.019 --> 00:04:25.819 following a disappointing playoff performance. 00:04:27.399 --> 00:04:31.339 In local sports, Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy 00:04:31.339 --> 00:04:34.600 Swamen stopped 24 shots for his first shutout 00:04:34.600 --> 00:04:38.459 of the season, leading the team to a 3 -0 victory 00:04:38.459 --> 00:04:41.040 over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. 00:04:41.339 --> 00:04:45.180 By Hevo Zakta, Fraser Minton, and Mark Kastelic 00:04:45.180 --> 00:04:47.759 each scored for the Bruins, who have now won 00:04:47.759 --> 00:04:50.720 four straight games and six of their last seven. 00:04:52.019 --> 00:04:54.639 The Red Wings camp Talbot made a season high 00:04:54.639 --> 00:04:57.980 -tying 38 saves, snapping their four -game win 00:04:57.980 --> 00:05:01.620 streak. Pesacca scored first, giving Boston a 00:05:01.620 --> 00:05:05.439 1 -0 lead, followed by Minton and Kastelic sealing 00:05:05.439 --> 00:05:09.550 the win with an empty net goal. Next, the Bruins 00:05:09.550 --> 00:05:14.629 will host Seattle on Thursday night. In top news, 00:05:15.709 --> 00:05:18.110 the Federal Trade Commission accuses a company 00:05:18.110 --> 00:05:21.449 operating an artificial intelligence search engine 00:05:21.449 --> 00:05:24.990 known as Pearl of rampant consumer deception. 00:05:26.810 --> 00:05:29.230 Federal officials allege that Pearl's operation 00:05:29.230 --> 00:05:32.389 has duped thousands of users into costly monthly 00:05:32.389 --> 00:05:36.490 charges. The lawsuit claims that Pearl locks 00:05:36.490 --> 00:05:39.810 consumers into recurring fees, ensnaring hundreds 00:05:39.810 --> 00:05:43.529 of thousands of people. Investigators say that 00:05:43.529 --> 00:05:46.910 users, upon clicking ads, are directed to various 00:05:46.910 --> 00:05:49.329 landing pages, where they are prompted to join 00:05:49.329 --> 00:05:51.970 a question -and -answer service for either $1 00:05:51.970 --> 00:05:56.149 or $5. Once credit card information is provided, 00:05:56.730 --> 00:06:01.699 unwanted monthly fees can climb to $79. The suit 00:06:01.699 --> 00:06:04.519 seeks an injunction against the company for violating 00:06:04.519 --> 00:06:09.399 federal consumer protection laws. In business 00:06:09.399 --> 00:06:13.819 news, Bitcoin extended gains on Tuesday, climbing 00:06:13.819 --> 00:06:16.759 to a two -month high as United States corporate 00:06:16.759 --> 00:06:19.620 earnings got underway and investors absorbed 00:06:19.620 --> 00:06:24.120 fresh inflation data. The world's largest cryptocurrency 00:06:24.120 --> 00:06:28.269 was up about 4 .5 % on the day. trading just 00:06:28.269 --> 00:06:33.389 above $95 ,500, its strongest level since mid 00:06:33.389 --> 00:06:36.829 -November, according to CoinGecko. The advance 00:06:36.829 --> 00:06:41.370 triggered an estimated $587 million in liquidations 00:06:41.370 --> 00:06:45.610 of crypto short positions, including about $292 00:06:45.610 --> 00:06:48.810 million tied to Bitcoin, according to CoinClass. 00:06:50.069 --> 00:06:52.730 Ryan Rasmussen, head of research at Bitwise, 00:06:52.990 --> 00:06:56.089 noted that several global events remind investors 00:06:56.089 --> 00:06:59.670 why Bitcoin was created. And crypto movement. 00:07:00.589 --> 00:07:06.610 Bitcoin is up 5 % to about $95 ,000. Ethereum 00:07:06.610 --> 00:07:12.029 is up 7 .5 % to about $3 ,000. And XRP is up 00:07:12.029 --> 00:07:18.930 6 % to $2 .18. Moving on to a more local vibe. 00:07:19.949 --> 00:07:22.550 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:07:22.839 --> 00:07:25.620 We are working with a national Pilates studio 00:07:25.620 --> 00:07:29.180 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:07:30.019 --> 00:07:32.800 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:07:32.800 --> 00:07:36.300 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:36.300 --> 00:07:39.600 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:39.600 --> 00:07:43.759 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:07:43.759 --> 00:07:47.600 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:07:47.600 --> 00:07:51.250 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:07:51.250 --> 00:07:54.990 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:07:55.329 --> 00:07:58.910 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them, Sunny 00:07:58.910 --> 00:08:03.129 Morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:08:04.430 --> 00:08:07.850 Let's talk science. U .S. greenhouse gas emissions 00:08:07.850 --> 00:08:11.470 are rising for the first time in two years. A 00:08:11.470 --> 00:08:14.129 new report finds that searching electricity demands 00:08:14.129 --> 00:08:17.189 from artificial intelligence data centers and 00:08:17.189 --> 00:08:20.269 a cold snap are driving up emissions after years 00:08:20.269 --> 00:08:23.470 of declines. The U .S. is on track to record 00:08:23.470 --> 00:08:27.389 an estimated 2 .4 % increase in emissions in 00:08:27.389 --> 00:08:32.730 2025 compared with 2024. Emissions tied to the 00:08:32.730 --> 00:08:37.970 power sector are expected to rise by 3 .8%. Meanwhile, 00:08:38.590 --> 00:08:40.889 transportation contributed more greenhouse gases 00:08:40.889 --> 00:08:44.129 than any other sector. but solid'll increase 00:08:44.129 --> 00:08:46.990 due to more hybrid and electric vehicles on the 00:08:46.990 --> 00:08:53.990 road. And in entertainment news, Kevin Spacey 00:08:53.990 --> 00:08:57.149 is expected to face a brutal cross -examination 00:08:57.149 --> 00:08:59.809 in a rare Hollywood insurance trial over the 00:08:59.809 --> 00:09:03.850 series House of Cards. In the coming weeks, he 00:09:03.850 --> 00:09:06.649 will testify in Los Angeles' Superior Court, 00:09:07.029 --> 00:09:09.629 claiming he would have been suicidal if required 00:09:09.629 --> 00:09:13.200 to return for the final season. Media rights 00:09:13.200 --> 00:09:16.820 capital is seeking a payout of $80 million from 00:09:16.820 --> 00:09:19.940 Fireman's Fund, arguing that Spacey's issues 00:09:19.940 --> 00:09:24.080 cost his unavailability. The trial will address 00:09:24.080 --> 00:09:27.179 whether sexual compulsion is a legitimate illness 00:09:27.179 --> 00:09:31.240 under the insurance policy. Jurors will consider 00:09:31.240 --> 00:09:34.360 Spacey's credibility amid contradictions in his 00:09:34.360 --> 00:09:38.620 statements. Well, all righty, folks. It's time 00:09:38.620 --> 00:09:42.500 for the quote of the day. And today, Our quote 00:09:42.500 --> 00:09:45.019 comes from the British philosopher and writer 00:09:45.019 --> 00:10:02.000 Bertrand Russell, and he said, And that's a wrap 00:10:02.000 --> 00:10:05.200 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:10:05.639 --> 00:10:09.200 YouTube, and TikTok. for some captivating aerial 00:10:09.200 --> 00:10:12.379 videos with local news and the weather reports. 00:10:13.740 --> 00:10:16.320 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:10:16.320 --> 00:10:19.440 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:19.440 --> 00:10:19.940 in Boston.