WEBVTT 00:00:01.620 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.120 --> 00:00:09.060 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.419 --> 00:00:13.400 and it's Thursday, January 15th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.400 --> 00:00:18.219 to know. Today is National Bakel Day. This chewy 00:00:18.219 --> 00:00:21.140 celebration traces back to centuries of Eastern 00:00:21.140 --> 00:00:24.480 European baking traditions and now brings communities 00:00:24.480 --> 00:00:28.199 together over poppy, sesame, and cinnamon raisin 00:00:28.199 --> 00:00:32.020 twists. Grab a warm bagel with cream cheese or 00:00:32.020 --> 00:00:35.299 lox, share a smile, and toast to a delightful, 00:00:35.579 --> 00:00:40.460 carb -filled moment. So now you know. And now, 00:00:40.719 --> 00:00:46.380 it's time for the weather report. This morning, 00:00:46.460 --> 00:00:49.740 there's patchy fog, and it feels like 40 degrees, 00:00:49.960 --> 00:00:53.740 with 5 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:00:53.740 --> 00:00:56.960 place at 4 .37, and it will rise again tomorrow 00:00:56.960 --> 00:01:00.880 at 7 .07. It looks like grand for some patchy 00:01:00.880 --> 00:01:04.180 fog and a slight chance of rain early, then mostly 00:01:04.180 --> 00:01:07.859 cloudy skies with a high near 48, as temperatures 00:01:07.859 --> 00:01:10.859 dip to around 40 in the afternoon, accompanied 00:01:10.859 --> 00:01:16.299 by a gentle southwest breeze. Tonight, expect 00:01:16.299 --> 00:01:19.480 partly cloudy skies with a low around 20 and 00:01:19.480 --> 00:01:22.859 a west wind around 12 miles per hour, with gusts 00:01:22.859 --> 00:01:26.680 up to 31. For all you beach runners out there, 00:01:26.859 --> 00:01:29.799 the first high tide Thursday will be just after 00:01:29.799 --> 00:01:35.099 830, with the low tide just before 3. The nearshore 00:01:35.099 --> 00:01:39.379 buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 38 degrees for the 00:01:39.379 --> 00:01:43.599 water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather, 00:01:44.760 --> 00:01:47.859 Friday will be sunny with a high near 33 and 00:01:47.859 --> 00:01:51.620 a west wind near 8 to 14 miles per hour, gusting 00:01:51.620 --> 00:01:56.040 as high as 33. A slight chance of snow returns 00:01:56.040 --> 00:01:58.620 late Friday night into Saturday morning with 00:01:58.620 --> 00:02:02.319 lows around 26, then Saturday warms to near 41 00:02:02.319 --> 00:02:05.680 with mixed rain and snow possible and a southwest 00:02:05.680 --> 00:02:10.159 breeze near 8 miles per hour. Sunday stays mostly 00:02:10.159 --> 00:02:13.580 cloudy with highs near 38 and only slight chances 00:02:13.580 --> 00:02:17.159 of snow or rain at times. than Emile King Jr. 00:02:17.259 --> 00:02:21.379 Day is mostly sunny with a high near 32 and a 00:02:21.379 --> 00:02:25.199 west wind near 7 to 10 miles per hour. Bonjour, 00:02:25.620 --> 00:02:28.360 food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to 00:02:28.360 --> 00:02:32.099 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:02:32.840 --> 00:02:36.020 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:02:36.020 --> 00:02:39.680 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:02:39.680 --> 00:02:43.840 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing eggs 00:02:43.840 --> 00:02:47.860 Benedict. or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:02:47.860 --> 00:02:50.879 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:02:50.879 --> 00:02:54.139 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:02:54.139 --> 00:02:58.479 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:02:58.479 --> 00:03:03.500 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:03.500 --> 00:03:07.259 news, former Boston Police Superintendent Marcus 00:03:07.259 --> 00:03:10.099 Eddings is suing the department and Commissioner 00:03:10.099 --> 00:03:13.379 Michael Cox. claiming an illegal demotion after 00:03:13.379 --> 00:03:17.300 uncovering fraudulent paid details. Eddings, 00:03:17.439 --> 00:03:20.719 who has served in the department since June 1996, 00:03:21.360 --> 00:03:23.800 filed his lawsuit in Suffolk Superior Court, 00:03:24.300 --> 00:03:27.139 alleging violations of the Massachusetts Whistleblower 00:03:27.139 --> 00:03:31.060 Act and economic harm from his removal. He was 00:03:31.060 --> 00:03:35.159 promoted to superintendent in 2019 before Cox's 00:03:35.159 --> 00:03:38.199 appointment, but was demoted to deputy superintendent 00:03:38.199 --> 00:03:43.000 in 2024. Addings claims he discovered numerous 00:03:43.000 --> 00:03:45.819 violations of fraud involving officers, which 00:03:45.819 --> 00:03:48.919 he reported, but was told to stop his investigations 00:03:48.919 --> 00:03:52.840 to protect the department's reputation. The lawsuit 00:03:52.840 --> 00:03:55.800 seeks a jury trial and compensation for lost 00:03:55.800 --> 00:03:59.180 income and attorney's fees, as well as reinstatement 00:03:59.180 --> 00:04:08.590 to his former position. Now onto sports. The 00:04:08.590 --> 00:04:10.889 college football transfer portal is open through 00:04:10.889 --> 00:04:13.550 Friday, but we already see winners and losers 00:04:13.550 --> 00:04:17.430 in the January window. The Texas Tech Red Raiders 00:04:17.430 --> 00:04:20.189 have added quarterback Brendan Soarsby on an 00:04:20.189 --> 00:04:23.970 NIL deal worth a reported $5 million, while the 00:04:23.970 --> 00:04:26.949 Texas Longhorns secured wide receiver Kam Coleman 00:04:26.949 --> 00:04:30.689 and running back Raleigh Brown. The Louisville 00:04:30.689 --> 00:04:33.389 Cardinals signed quarterback Lincoln Kienholz 00:04:33.389 --> 00:04:36.529 and retained dynamic running back Isaac Brown. 00:04:36.939 --> 00:04:40.240 The Indiana Hoosiers added quarterback Josh Hoover 00:04:40.240 --> 00:04:44.319 and bolstered their defense. However, the Iowa 00:04:44.319 --> 00:04:47.800 State Cyclones, Utah Utes, and Alabama Crimson 00:04:47.800 --> 00:04:50.839 Tide faced significant roster challenges heading 00:04:50.839 --> 00:04:55.120 into 2026. Tennessee volunteers are struggling 00:04:55.120 --> 00:04:57.939 at quarterback despite improving their defense. 00:04:59.319 --> 00:05:03.529 In local sports, The Red Sox finally signed a 00:05:03.529 --> 00:05:06.589 free agent, becoming the last team to do so this 00:05:06.589 --> 00:05:10.230 winter. And surprisingly, they pivoted to starting 00:05:10.230 --> 00:05:13.629 pitcher Rangers Foras, signing him for five years 00:05:13.629 --> 00:05:18.930 and $130 million. This signing reflects both 00:05:18.930 --> 00:05:21.829 a strong commitment and a commentary on the state 00:05:21.829 --> 00:05:25.149 of starting pitching. Schweres is an athletic 00:05:25.149 --> 00:05:28.410 pitcher with clean mechanics and a big game pedigree. 00:05:28.560 --> 00:05:32.199 despite never throwing more than 160 innings 00:05:32.199 --> 00:05:35.779 in a season. His postseason performance shows 00:05:35.779 --> 00:05:39.560 he can thrive under pressure, boasting a 1 .48 00:05:39.560 --> 00:05:43.879 earned run average in 42 and two -thirds postseason 00:05:43.879 --> 00:05:49.860 innings. In top news, prediction markets are 00:05:49.860 --> 00:05:52.819 the bull new frontier in online betting, where 00:05:52.819 --> 00:05:55.980 you can wager on almost any future event. from 00:05:55.980 --> 00:05:59.800 sports outcomes to political elections. Kalshi 00:05:59.800 --> 00:06:04.160 and Polymarket are leading platforms, with Kalshi's 00:06:04.160 --> 00:06:08.779 transaction volume skyrocketing by around 1 ,680 00:06:08.779 --> 00:06:12.379 % last year. These markets are not classified 00:06:12.379 --> 00:06:15.680 as traditional gambling and operate legally even 00:06:15.680 --> 00:06:19.060 in states where gambling is banned. They have 00:06:19.060 --> 00:06:21.819 created a multi -billion dollar industry without 00:06:21.819 --> 00:06:25.560 regular protections for gamblers. However, their 00:06:25.560 --> 00:06:29.060 accuracy depends on user knowledge, raising concerns 00:06:29.060 --> 00:06:31.920 over potential manipulation and exploitation. 00:06:32.959 --> 00:06:36.699 As one CEO stated, the vision is to financialize 00:06:36.699 --> 00:06:43.699 everything. In business news, Amazon is now refunding 00:06:43.699 --> 00:06:48.480 customers up to $51 after its $2 .5 billion dollar 00:06:48.480 --> 00:06:51.769 prime settlement. This settlement with the Federal 00:06:51.769 --> 00:06:54.490 Trade Commission includes a provision for $1 00:06:54.490 --> 00:06:59.149 .5 billion in refunds. To qualify, you must be 00:06:59.149 --> 00:07:01.709 an Amazon Prime customer in the United States 00:07:01.709 --> 00:07:04.089 and signed up through a challenged enrollment 00:07:04.089 --> 00:07:07.149 flow or faced issues canceling your subscription. 00:07:08.189 --> 00:07:11.029 You must have used no more than three Prime benefits 00:07:11.029 --> 00:07:13.910 in any 12 -month period following your enrollment. 00:07:14.990 --> 00:07:17.850 Amazon will send payments by check, PayPal, or 00:07:17.850 --> 00:07:20.959 Venmo. with notifications being sent to eligible 00:07:20.959 --> 00:07:24.339 customers. The Federal Trade Commission warns 00:07:24.339 --> 00:07:27.180 against scams related to this refund process. 00:07:28.240 --> 00:07:32.319 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % to just 00:07:32.319 --> 00:07:38.639 over $96 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to about 00:07:38.639 --> 00:07:46.379 $3 ,000. And XRP is down 3 % to $2 .11. Moving 00:07:46.379 --> 00:07:50.699 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:50.699 --> 00:07:53.620 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:53.620 --> 00:07:56.439 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:07:56.439 --> 00:08:00.759 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:00.759 --> 00:08:04.259 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:08:04.259 --> 00:08:07.699 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:07.699 --> 00:08:11.220 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:11.220 --> 00:08:14.540 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:14.540 --> 00:08:18.620 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:18.620 --> 00:08:22.819 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:23.180 --> 00:08:26.920 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:26.920 --> 00:08:31.439 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now 00:08:31.439 --> 00:08:37.000 back to the show. Let's talk tech. A California 00:08:37.000 --> 00:08:40.059 lawmaker is pushing to ban toys with artificial 00:08:40.059 --> 00:08:43.799 intelligence chatbot capabilities. California 00:08:43.799 --> 00:08:46.879 State Senator Steve Padilla is setting the stage 00:08:46.879 --> 00:08:49.299 for a potential first state -level crackdown 00:08:49.299 --> 00:08:53.480 on such toys. Concerns arise over security risks, 00:08:53.919 --> 00:08:57.220 privacy, and children's exposure to harmful content. 00:08:58.080 --> 00:09:00.659 Recent cases of non -toy chatbots interacting 00:09:00.659 --> 00:09:04.039 with children have led to tragic outcomes, prompting 00:09:04.039 --> 00:09:07.440 congressional hearings. Padilla introduced Senate 00:09:07.440 --> 00:09:11.519 Bill 867, proposing a four -year moratorium on 00:09:11.519 --> 00:09:15.100 toys with these features for kids under 12. He 00:09:15.100 --> 00:09:17.659 emphasizes the need for reasonable guardrails 00:09:17.659 --> 00:09:20.980 to protect young children from harm. The bill 00:09:20.980 --> 00:09:23.600 must advance through California's legislative 00:09:23.600 --> 00:09:29.580 process this year. And in entertainment news, 00:09:30.639 --> 00:09:34.440 Idris Elba's Hijack Season 2 has derailed the 00:09:34.440 --> 00:09:38.340 entire franchise, according to critics. In the 00:09:38.340 --> 00:09:42.220 first season, Elba's character, Sam Nelson, navigated 00:09:42.220 --> 00:09:45.639 a hijacked flight. showcasing his charisma and 00:09:45.639 --> 00:09:49.039 tension. However, the second season finds Sam 00:09:49.039 --> 00:09:52.259 in a different hostage situation, lacking the 00:09:52.259 --> 00:09:55.419 brilliance of its predecessor. Set in Berlin, 00:09:55.840 --> 00:09:59.139 two years later, Sam appears exhausted and uncertain, 00:09:59.360 --> 00:10:03.000 which puts viewers on edge. The narrative shifts 00:10:03.000 --> 00:10:06.399 focus to various characters amid a train crisis, 00:10:06.779 --> 00:10:09.600 but fails to maintain a streamlined storyline. 00:10:10.419 --> 00:10:13.440 Despite intriguing themes, it lacks the intensity 00:10:13.440 --> 00:10:17.100 that made Season 1 captivating. The season premiered 00:10:17.100 --> 00:10:21.960 on January 14th on Apple TV. Well, all righty, 00:10:22.139 --> 00:10:25.980 folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And 00:10:25.980 --> 00:10:28.860 today, our quote comes from the American author 00:10:28.860 --> 00:10:40.539 and humorist, Mark Twain. And he said, And that's 00:10:40.539 --> 00:10:43.539 a wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:10:43.539 --> 00:10:47.620 Instagram, YouTube and TikTok for some captivating 00:10:47.620 --> 00:10:50.700 aerial videos with local news and the weather 00:10:50.700 --> 00:10:54.379 reports. Have an amazing day, my good friends. 00:10:54.799 --> 00:10:57.460 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of 00:10:57.460 --> 00:10:58.799 Sunny Mornings in Boston.