WEBVTT 00:00:01.640 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.080 --> 00:00:09.119 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.220 --> 00:00:13.380 and it's Monday, January 19th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.380 --> 00:00:17.480 to know. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 00:00:18.160 --> 00:00:21.120 We honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 00:00:21.280 --> 00:00:24.620 by celebrating equality, justice, and community 00:00:24.620 --> 00:00:27.420 service across the nation, encouraging people 00:00:27.420 --> 00:00:31.170 to reflect and take action. This day inspires 00:00:31.170 --> 00:00:33.990 hopeful remembrance of the dream of a more inclusive 00:00:33.990 --> 00:00:37.250 future, inviting families, schools and neighbors 00:00:37.250 --> 00:00:42.049 to come together in unity and compassion. So 00:00:42.049 --> 00:00:46.329 now you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:46.329 --> 00:00:51.829 report. This morning, there's a chance of light 00:00:51.829 --> 00:00:56.229 snow, and it feels like 25 degrees, with 4 mile 00:00:56.229 --> 00:00:59.359 per hour wind. The sunset will take place at 00:00:59.359 --> 00:01:03.079 442, and it will rise again tomorrow at 705. 00:01:03.719 --> 00:01:05.900 It looks like we're in for some cloudy skies 00:01:05.900 --> 00:01:08.980 this morning, with a chance of light snow before 00:01:08.980 --> 00:01:13.239 11 and a high around 35, accompanied by a light 00:01:13.239 --> 00:01:18.000 west wind. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies 00:01:18.000 --> 00:01:21.640 with a low near 18 and a west wind around 10, 00:01:21.920 --> 00:01:25.480 gusting up to 25. For all you beach runners out 00:01:25.480 --> 00:01:28.239 there, the first high tide Monday will be at 00:01:28.239 --> 00:01:32.599 1130 with the low tide at 545. The nearshore 00:01:32.599 --> 00:01:36.980 buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 38 degrees for the 00:01:36.980 --> 00:01:41.079 water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather, 00:01:42.299 --> 00:01:45.060 Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near 00:01:45.060 --> 00:01:48.879 24 and a west wind of around 10 to 14 miles per 00:01:48.879 --> 00:01:52.980 hour, gusting as high as 24. Tuesday night will 00:01:52.980 --> 00:01:55.700 be mostly clear with a low near 11 and lighter 00:01:55.700 --> 00:01:58.719 west winds, then Wednesday turns mostly sunny 00:01:58.719 --> 00:02:02.260 with a high near 32 before a chance of snow Wednesday 00:02:02.260 --> 00:02:05.579 night into Thursday morning with lows near 24 00:02:05.579 --> 00:02:10.199 to 18. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 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The Harvard Club of Boston, a private 00:02:49.550 --> 00:02:52.590 back -bay association for the elite university's 00:02:52.590 --> 00:02:55.990 alumni and associates, will pay north of $2 .4 00:02:55.990 --> 00:02:59.310 million to settle allegations it defrauded a 00:02:59.310 --> 00:03:03.069 COVID -era loan program. The club, which is not 00:03:03.069 --> 00:03:05.490 formally affiliated with Harvard University, 00:03:06.030 --> 00:03:08.629 received a loan for which it was uneligible, 00:03:08.969 --> 00:03:12.210 according to the U .S. Attorney's Office. As 00:03:12.210 --> 00:03:14.370 part of the settlement, the club will pay the 00:03:14.370 --> 00:03:18.969 federal government $2 .4 million. Club president 00:03:18.969 --> 00:03:22.210 Susan L. Kendall admitted in an email to members 00:03:22.210 --> 00:03:25.270 that the application was submitted unintentionally 00:03:25.270 --> 00:03:28.449 and described the eligibility requirements as 00:03:28.449 --> 00:03:38.310 confusing. Now on to sports. Number 10 Miami, 00:03:38.550 --> 00:03:42.409 with a record of 13 -2, faces number one Indiana, 00:03:42.750 --> 00:03:46.340 boasting a perfect record of 15 -0. tonight at 00:03:46.340 --> 00:03:51.099 730 Eastern on ESPN. The college football odds 00:03:51.099 --> 00:03:54.719 favor Indiana by eight and a half. The winner 00:03:54.719 --> 00:03:57.240 will claim the national championship in the second 00:03:57.240 --> 00:04:00.080 year of the expanded 12 -team college football 00:04:00.080 --> 00:04:04.060 playoff. Indiana hired coach Kurt Cignetti in 00:04:04.060 --> 00:04:07.099 2024, bringing the Hoosiers close to their first 00:04:07.099 --> 00:04:10.080 title, while Miami seeks its sixth championship, 00:04:10.479 --> 00:04:15.120 its first since 2001. Key matchups include Indiana 00:04:15.120 --> 00:04:17.879 quarterback Fernando Mendoza against the Miami 00:04:17.879 --> 00:04:21.660 defense. Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner, 00:04:22.100 --> 00:04:25.120 returns to his hometown, facing past rusher Ruben 00:04:25.120 --> 00:04:28.839 Bain, who recorded eight and one -half sacks. 00:04:29.259 --> 00:04:32.379 Miami cornerback Xavier Lucas will miss the first 00:04:32.379 --> 00:04:35.879 half after being ejected in the semifinals. Players 00:04:35.879 --> 00:04:39.199 to watch include Indiana center Pat Coogan, who 00:04:39.199 --> 00:04:42.449 earned MVP honors against Alabama. and Miami 00:04:42.449 --> 00:04:45.709 running back Mark Fletcher, who has topped 100 00:04:45.709 --> 00:04:49.410 yards in two playoff victories. These teams last 00:04:49.410 --> 00:04:56.029 met in 1966, when Miami won 14 -7. In local sports, 00:04:57.170 --> 00:05:00.110 Drake May threw three touchdown passes, and Marcus 00:05:00.110 --> 00:05:03.589 Jones returned one of CJ Stroud's four interceptions 00:05:03.589 --> 00:05:06.420 for a score. leading the New England Patriots 00:05:06.420 --> 00:05:10.839 to a victorious 28 -16 win over the Houston Texans 00:05:10.839 --> 00:05:14.399 on Sunday. This victory advances the Patriots 00:05:14.399 --> 00:05:17.680 to the AFC Championship game for the first time 00:05:17.680 --> 00:05:21.800 in seven years. Under coach Mike Frable, New 00:05:21.800 --> 00:05:24.420 England will face the Denver Broncos next Sunday, 00:05:24.680 --> 00:05:26.980 with the winner moving on to the Super Bowl. 00:05:27.680 --> 00:05:33.459 May finished 16 -27 for 179 yards. despite struggling 00:05:33.459 --> 00:05:36.360 with turnovers in challenging weather conditions. 00:05:37.980 --> 00:05:40.980 Carlton Davis III had two interceptions, and 00:05:40.980 --> 00:05:43.740 the Patriots' defense played a crucial role in 00:05:43.740 --> 00:05:49.279 this win. In top news, what time should you wake 00:05:49.279 --> 00:05:53.699 up? Probably not 5 a .m. Sleep experts warn against 00:05:53.699 --> 00:05:56.540 rising too early if you are not naturally a morning 00:05:56.540 --> 00:05:59.300 person and provide tips for a better night's 00:05:59.300 --> 00:06:02.410 sleep. While some of the world's top executives 00:06:02.410 --> 00:06:05.250 and elite athletes advocate for early rising, 00:06:05.829 --> 00:06:08.170 sleep experts caution this trend can lead to 00:06:08.170 --> 00:06:12.750 failure. Michael Brias, a sleep doctor, emphasizes 00:06:12.750 --> 00:06:15.209 the importance of understanding your chronotype, 00:06:15.550 --> 00:06:18.769 as waking up at 5 a .m. may not suit everyone. 00:06:20.149 --> 00:06:23.050 To ensure an easy wake up, seek morning sunlight, 00:06:23.589 --> 00:06:26.389 limit caffeine and alcohol, and consider morning 00:06:26.389 --> 00:06:32.449 workouts. In business news, Jersey Mike Subs, 00:06:32.930 --> 00:06:35.449 franchising's hottest brand, has a new owner, 00:06:35.910 --> 00:06:38.790 a new chief executive officer, and a mandate 00:06:38.790 --> 00:06:43.589 to expand. Founded in 1987, it currently boasts 00:06:43.589 --> 00:06:48.730 3 ,139 units. The brand was recently sold to 00:06:48.730 --> 00:06:51.750 the private equity firm Blackstone for $8 billion. 00:06:53.149 --> 00:06:56.069 Shirley Morrison, the new chief executive officer, 00:06:56.240 --> 00:06:58.620 aims to double the number of locations in the 00:06:58.620 --> 00:07:01.500 United States and grow the brand internationally. 00:07:02.720 --> 00:07:05.480 Morrison emphasizes maintaining the brand's quality 00:07:05.480 --> 00:07:09.060 and heritage while navigating change. He believes 00:07:09.060 --> 00:07:11.740 that earning trust is key to building a strong 00:07:11.740 --> 00:07:16.379 franchise team in crypto movement. Bitcoin is 00:07:16.379 --> 00:07:20.660 down 3 % over the weekend to about $93 ,000. 00:07:21.560 --> 00:07:26.560 Ethereum is down 3 % to about $3 ,000. An XRP 00:07:26.560 --> 00:07:33.639 is down 6 % to $1 .96. Moving on to a more local 00:07:33.639 --> 00:07:37.439 vibe. In our community spotlight on health and 00:07:37.439 --> 00:07:40.300 wellness, we are working with a national Pilates 00:07:40.300 --> 00:07:43.740 studio to bring you some free classes, so listen 00:07:43.740 --> 00:07:48.040 up. Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:07:48.040 --> 00:07:51.560 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:51.560 --> 00:07:54.870 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:54.870 --> 00:07:58.990 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:07:58.990 --> 00:08:02.870 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:02.870 --> 00:08:06.509 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:08:06.509 --> 00:08:10.250 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:08:10.610 --> 00:08:14.149 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them Sunny 00:08:14.149 --> 00:08:18.389 Morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:08:19.589 --> 00:08:24.480 Let's talk science. display broader and longer 00:08:24.480 --> 00:08:26.980 -lasting expressions than females when shown 00:08:26.980 --> 00:08:29.740 food or toys, according to a study published 00:08:29.740 --> 00:08:32.480 in the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science. 00:08:33.419 --> 00:08:36.080 Researchers at the University of Tokyo analyzed 00:08:36.080 --> 00:08:39.419 videos of 30 dogs during experiments, where they 00:08:39.419 --> 00:08:42.919 were presented with treats or toys. Male dogs 00:08:42.919 --> 00:08:46.320 exhibited more varied and sustained facial expressions 00:08:46.320 --> 00:08:49.299 than females, who tended to stop after about 00:08:49.299 --> 00:08:53.759 30 seconds. One author, Yasushi Kiyokawa, noted 00:08:53.759 --> 00:08:57.000 that male dogs are simpler in expressing thoughts, 00:08:57.519 --> 00:09:01.059 while females may possess more complex psychological 00:09:01.059 --> 00:09:04.940 processes. This study highlights how selective 00:09:04.940 --> 00:09:08.000 breeding has enhanced dogs' ability to mimic 00:09:08.000 --> 00:09:17.350 human expressions. is an action thriller that 00:09:17.350 --> 00:09:20.070 features Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in capital 00:09:20.070 --> 00:09:23.629 roles. Midway through the film, Miami Police 00:09:23.629 --> 00:09:26.610 Department Detective Sergeant J .D. Byrne confronts 00:09:26.610 --> 00:09:29.889 his superior, Lieutenant Dane Doomers, expressing, 00:09:30.409 --> 00:09:32.970 I don't trust you right now, and that's a problem. 00:09:33.970 --> 00:09:36.830 What follows is a tense exchange in a Hialeah's 00:09:36.830 --> 00:09:39.909 stash house, where they discover around $20 million 00:09:39.909 --> 00:09:43.570 hidden in the walls. Despite some pacing issues, 00:09:43.769 --> 00:09:47.090 The Rip offers a moderately entertaining experience, 00:09:47.370 --> 00:09:50.370 blending morality with intrigue. The film is 00:09:50.370 --> 00:09:54.649 currently streaming on Netflix. Well, all righty, 00:09:54.730 --> 00:09:58.669 folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And 00:09:58.669 --> 00:10:01.610 today, our quote comes from the American civil 00:10:01.610 --> 00:10:05.450 rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer. And she said, 00:10:06.169 --> 00:10:08.809 Nobody's free until everybody's free, reminding 00:10:08.809 --> 00:10:12.149 us that true equality and justice require collective 00:10:12.149 --> 00:10:16.419 action and unity. And that's a wrap for this 00:10:16.419 --> 00:10:20.000 morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, 00:10:20.399 --> 00:10:23.700 and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 00:10:23.700 --> 00:10:27.820 with local news and the weather reports. Have 00:10:27.820 --> 00:10:30.440 an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you 00:10:30.440 --> 00:10:33.399 tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:33.399 --> 00:10:33.919 in Boston.