Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, January 16th. You'll be interested
to know. 57 years ago, today, in 1969, two manned
spacecraft achieved the first orbital docking
as crews aboard the Apollo and Soyuz linked modules
and greeted each other in space. This milestone
demonstrated cooperative capability for humans
to transfer between vehicles and conduct joint
operations, enabling future multinational exploration
and shared scientific missions. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report. This
morning, it's mostly sunny and it feels like
nine degrees with 14 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 438, and it will rise
again tomorrow at 707. It looks like we're in
for a sunny Friday, with a high near 33, and
a breezy west wind gusting up to 31. Tight. Expect
mostly cloudy skies, a slight chance of snow
after 4 a .m., and a low around 26, with light
southwest winds. For all you beach runners out
there, The first high tide Friday will be at
9 .30 with the low tide just before 4. The nearshore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 38 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Saturday starts mostly cloudy with a chance of
snow before 11 a .m. then rain likely and a high
near 41 with a light southwest wind around 7
miles per hour. A Saturday night into Sunday
brings mainly cloudy skies with spotty rain or
snow and lows near 30. Then Sunday has a chance
of rain midday followed by a chance of snow with
a high near 38 and a light west wind. A Monday
for Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be mostly
sunny and breezy with highs near 34 and west
winds gusting as high as 22. Then cooler weather
continues Tuesday with highs near 22 and gusty
west winds. 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, Tom Brady has announced
that his personal fitness and nutrition brand,
TB12, is shutting down, stating in an email to
subscribers, after an incredible run. TB12 is
winding down. He mentioned the transition to
Noble Nutrition, a brand he merged with in 2024.
Founded in 2015 as a Boston -based sportswear
company, Noble already includes Brady -endorsed
products. Brady expressed gratitude to supporters
sharing that TB12 helped shape my perspective
on performance and wellness. At its peak, TP12
had locations in Foxborough, Boston, Los Angeles,
New York, and Tampa, but by 2026, all locations
have closed. Now on to sports. This weekend is
the action -packed divisional round of the NFL
playoffs. First up on Saturday is Bills at Broncos
at 4 .30 on CDS. Denver is favored at 1 .5. Then
49ers at Seahawks at 8 on Fox. Seattle is favored
by 7. Moving to Sunday, we get Texans at Patriots
at 3 on ESPN. New England is favored by 3. Then
Rams at Bears at 6 .30 on NBC. Los Angeles is
favored by 3 .5. All times are Eastern. In local
sports, Bruins forward Murat Kasnadinov and Viktor
Arvidsson scored early in the game, leading to
a crucial 4 -2 victory against the Seattle Kraken
on Thursday night, after raising Zdeno Chara's
number 33 to the Rafters. Mark Kastelic added
a shorthanded goal while Jeremy Swamen made 26
saves, helping the Bruins sweep a five -game
home stand for the first time since 2019. David
Pasternak sealed the game with an empty netter
as the Kraken struggled, losing four of their
last five games. In top news, the Senate crypto
girl has encountered a setback as Coinbase has
withdrawn its support. Coinbase chief executive
officer Brian Armstrong stated that the legislation
has too many issues in its current form. Bitcoin's
rally paused early Thursday after the Senate
Banking Committee postponed a hearing on this
crucial bill. The committee was set to discuss
the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, but halted
proceedings following Coinbase's withdrawal on
Wednesday. Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim
Scott expressed that everyone remains at the
table working in good faith, referring to the
delay as a breach pause. Despite Coinbase's concerns,
Armstrong remains quite optimistic about achieving
a positive outcome with ongoing efforts. In business
news, McDonald's began franchising in 1955 and
currently operates 44 ,113 units. Entering 2025,
McDonald's aimed to deliver value to customers
amid declining consumer sentiment and a 1 .4
% sales dip in the fourth quarter of 2024. In
January, McDonald's launched in value, featuring
popular $5 meal deals and a buy one, add one
for $1 offer. Joralinger, president of McDonald's
USA, emphasized that customers should define
value on their own terms. Sales jumped 2 .4 %
in the third quarter of 2025, thanks to affordability
-focused menu changes and ongoing technology
upgrades. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 4
% for the week to about $96 ,000. Ethereum is
up 5 % to about $3 ,000. And XRP is unchanged
at $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 science. A hidden blob of water has
abruptly reappeared in the Atlantic. For decades,
scientists have known about equatorial waters
in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, but a similar
mass in the Atlantic has long remained elusive.
A study by the Shershev Institute of Oceanology
discovered this aquatic mass, known as the Atlantic
Equatorial Water, by analyzing data from the
International Argo Program. Understanding this
water mass will help scientists grasp how the
world's oceans transfer heat and nutrients. This
discovery enhances our knowledge of oceanic complexity,
which is vital for studying climate variability.
and in entertainment news. Apple TV has secured
a thriller series starring Dakota Fanning. The
untitled project will also feature Dakota Fanning
as an executive producer, alongside her sister,
Elle Fanning. According to a press release, the
plot details were outlined after Apple acquired
the rights in a competitive situation last year.
The series is a production of Sony Pictures Television.
with exclusive distribution by Apple TV. While
no release timeline has been announced, the show's
title is expected to be revealed soon. Apple
TV offers a subscription for $12 per month, featuring
popular shows and movies. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American astronaut and
first person to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
And he said, that's one small step for man, one
giant leap for mankind, highlighting the power
of collaboration and exploration in advancing
human achievement. And that's a wrap for this
morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube,
and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
with local news and the weather reports. Had
an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you
tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Boston.