Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, January 15th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is National Bakel Day. This chewy
celebration traces back to centuries of Eastern
European baking traditions and now brings communities
together over poppy, sesame, and cinnamon raisin
twists. Grab a warm bagel with cream cheese or
lox, share a smile, and toast to a delightful,
carb -filled moment. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the weather report. This morning,
there's patchy fog, and it feels like 40 degrees,
with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 4 .37, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 7 .07. It looks like grand for some patchy
fog and a slight chance of rain early, then mostly
cloudy skies with a high near 48, as temperatures
dip to around 40 in the afternoon, accompanied
by a gentle southwest breeze. Tonight, expect
partly cloudy skies with a low around 20 and
a west wind around 12 miles per hour, with gusts
up to 31. For all you beach runners out there,
the first high tide Thursday will be just after
830, with the low tide just before 3. The nearshore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 38 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather,
Friday will be sunny with a high near 33 and
a west wind near 8 to 14 miles per hour, gusting
as high as 33. A slight chance of snow returns
late Friday night into Saturday morning with
lows around 26, then Saturday warms to near 41
with mixed rain and snow possible and a southwest
breeze near 8 miles per hour. Sunday stays mostly
cloudy with highs near 38 and only slight chances
of snow or rain at times. than Emile King Jr.
Day is mostly sunny with a high near 32 and a
west wind near 7 to 10 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 -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, former Boston Police Superintendent Marcus
Eddings is suing the department and Commissioner
Michael Cox. claiming an illegal demotion after
uncovering fraudulent paid details. Eddings,
who has served in the department since June 1996,
filed his lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court,
alleging violations of the Massachusetts Whistleblower
Act and economic harm from his removal. He was
promoted to superintendent in 2019 before Cox's
appointment, but was demoted to deputy superintendent
in 2024. Addings claims he discovered numerous
violations of fraud involving officers, which
he reported, but was told to stop his investigations
to protect the department's reputation. The lawsuit
seeks a jury trial and compensation for lost
income and attorney's fees, as well as reinstatement
to his former position. Now onto sports. The
college football transfer portal is open through
Friday, but we already see winners and losers
in the January window. The Texas Tech Red Raiders
have added quarterback Brendan Soarsby on an
NIL deal worth a reported $5 million, while the
Texas Longhorns secured wide receiver Kam Coleman
and running back Raleigh Brown. The Louisville
Cardinals signed quarterback Lincoln Kienholz
and retained dynamic running back Isaac Brown.
The Indiana Hoosiers added quarterback Josh Hoover
and bolstered their defense. However, the Iowa
State Cyclones, Utah Utes, and Alabama Crimson
Tide faced significant roster challenges heading
into 2026. Tennessee volunteers are struggling
at quarterback despite improving their defense.
In local sports, The Red Sox finally signed a
free agent, becoming the last team to do so this
winter. And surprisingly, they pivoted to starting
pitcher Rangers Foras, signing him for five years
and $130 million. This signing reflects both
a strong commitment and a commentary on the state
of starting pitching. Schweres is an athletic
pitcher with clean mechanics and a big game pedigree.
despite never throwing more than 160 innings
in a season. His postseason performance shows
he can thrive under pressure, boasting a 1 .48
earned run average in 42 and two -thirds postseason
innings. In top news, prediction markets are
the bull new frontier in online betting, where
you can wager on almost any future event. from
sports outcomes to political elections. Kalshi
and Polymarket are leading platforms, with Kalshi's
transaction volume skyrocketing by around 1 ,680
% last year. These markets are not classified
as traditional gambling and operate legally even
in states where gambling is banned. They have
created a multi -billion dollar industry without
regular protections for gamblers. However, their
accuracy depends on user knowledge, raising concerns
over potential manipulation and exploitation.
As one CEO stated, the vision is to financialize
everything. In business news, Amazon is now refunding
customers up to $51 after its $2 .5 billion dollar
prime settlement. This settlement with the Federal
Trade Commission includes a provision for $1
.5 billion in refunds. To qualify, you must be
an Amazon Prime customer in the United States
and signed up through a challenged enrollment
flow or faced issues canceling your subscription.
You must have used no more than three Prime benefits
in any 12 -month period following your enrollment.
Amazon will send payments by check, PayPal, or
Venmo. with notifications being sent to eligible
customers. The Federal Trade Commission warns
against scams related to this refund process.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % to just
over $96 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to about
$3 ,000. And XRP is down 3 % to $2 .11. 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. A California
lawmaker is pushing to ban toys with artificial
intelligence chatbot capabilities. California
State Senator Steve Padilla is setting the stage
for a potential first state -level crackdown
on such toys. Concerns arise over security risks,
privacy, and children's exposure to harmful content.
Recent cases of non -toy chatbots interacting
with children have led to tragic outcomes, prompting
congressional hearings. Padilla introduced Senate
Bill 867, proposing a four -year moratorium on
toys with these features for kids under 12. He
emphasizes the need for reasonable guardrails
to protect young children from harm. The bill
must advance through California's legislative
process this year. And in entertainment news,
Idris Elba's Hijack Season 2 has derailed the
entire franchise, according to critics. In the
first season, Elba's character, Sam Nelson, navigated
a hijacked flight. showcasing his charisma and
tension. However, the second season finds Sam
in a different hostage situation, lacking the
brilliance of its predecessor. Set in Berlin,
two years later, Sam appears exhausted and uncertain,
which puts viewers on edge. The narrative shifts
focus to various characters amid a train crisis,
but fails to maintain a streamlined storyline.
Despite intriguing themes, it lacks the intensity
that made Season 1 captivating. The season premiered
on January 14th on Apple TV. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American author
and humorist, Mark Twain. And he said, And that's
a wrap for this morning. You can check out our
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reports. Have an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of
Sunny Mornings in Boston.