Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, January 19th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
by celebrating equality, justice, and community
service across the nation, encouraging people
to reflect and take action. This day inspires
hopeful remembrance of the dream of a more inclusive
future, inviting families, schools and neighbors
to come together in unity and compassion. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, there's a chance of light
snow, and it feels like 25 degrees, with 4 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
442, and it will rise again tomorrow at 705.
It looks like we're in for some cloudy skies
this morning, with a chance of light snow before
11 and a high around 35, accompanied by a light
west wind. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies
with a low near 18 and a west wind around 10,
gusting up to 25. For all you beach runners out
there, the first high tide Monday will be at
1130 with the low tide at 545. The nearshore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 38 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather,
Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high near
24 and a west wind of around 10 to 14 miles per
hour, gusting as high as 24. Tuesday night will
be mostly clear with a low near 11 and lighter
west winds, then Wednesday turns mostly sunny
with a high near 32 before a chance of snow Wednesday
night into Thursday morning with lows near 24
to 18. 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. The Harvard Club of Boston, a private
back -bay association for the elite university's
alumni and associates, will pay north of $2 .4
million to settle allegations it defrauded a
COVID -era loan program. The club, which is not
formally affiliated with Harvard University,
received a loan for which it was uneligible,
according to the U .S. Attorney's Office. As
part of the settlement, the club will pay the
federal government $2 .4 million. Club president
Susan L. Kendall admitted in an email to members
that the application was submitted unintentionally
and described the eligibility requirements as
confusing. Now on to sports. Number 10 Miami,
with a record of 13 -2, faces number one Indiana,
boasting a perfect record of 15 -0. tonight at
730 Eastern on ESPN. The college football odds
favor Indiana by eight and a half. The winner
will claim the national championship in the second
year of the expanded 12 -team college football
playoff. Indiana hired coach Kurt Cignetti in
2024, bringing the Hoosiers close to their first
title, while Miami seeks its sixth championship,
its first since 2001. Key matchups include Indiana
quarterback Fernando Mendoza against the Miami
defense. Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner,
returns to his hometown, facing past rusher Ruben
Bain, who recorded eight and one -half sacks.
Miami cornerback Xavier Lucas will miss the first
half after being ejected in the semifinals. Players
to watch include Indiana center Pat Coogan, who
earned MVP honors against Alabama. and Miami
running back Mark Fletcher, who has topped 100
yards in two playoff victories. These teams last
met in 1966, when Miami won 14 -7. In local sports,
Drake May threw three touchdown passes, and Marcus
Jones returned one of CJ Stroud's four interceptions
for a score. leading the New England Patriots
to a victorious 28 -16 win over the Houston Texans
on Sunday. This victory advances the Patriots
to the AFC Championship game for the first time
in seven years. Under coach Mike Frable, New
England will face the Denver Broncos next Sunday,
with the winner moving on to the Super Bowl.
May finished 16 -27 for 179 yards. despite struggling
with turnovers in challenging weather conditions.
Carlton Davis III had two interceptions, and
the Patriots' defense played a crucial role in
this win. In top news, what time should you wake
up? Probably not 5 a .m. Sleep experts warn against
rising too early if you are not naturally a morning
person and provide tips for a better night's
sleep. While some of the world's top executives
and elite athletes advocate for early rising,
sleep experts caution this trend can lead to
failure. Michael Brias, a sleep doctor, emphasizes
the importance of understanding your chronotype,
as waking up at 5 a .m. may not suit everyone.
To ensure an easy wake up, seek morning sunlight,
limit caffeine and alcohol, and consider morning
workouts. In business news, Jersey Mike Subs,
franchising's hottest brand, has a new owner,
a new chief executive officer, and a mandate
to expand. Founded in 1987, it currently boasts
3 ,139 units. The brand was recently sold to
the private equity firm Blackstone for $8 billion.
Shirley Morrison, the new chief executive officer,
aims to double the number of locations in the
United States and grow the brand internationally.
Morrison emphasizes maintaining the brand's quality
and heritage while navigating change. He believes
that earning trust is key to building a strong
franchise team in crypto movement. Bitcoin is
down 3 % over the weekend to about $93 ,000.
Ethereum is down 3 % to about $3 ,000. An XRP
is down 6 % to $1 .96. 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. display broader and longer
-lasting expressions than females when shown
food or toys, according to a study published
in the journal Applied Animal Behavior Science.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo analyzed
videos of 30 dogs during experiments, where they
were presented with treats or toys. Male dogs
exhibited more varied and sustained facial expressions
than females, who tended to stop after about
30 seconds. One author, Yasushi Kiyokawa, noted
that male dogs are simpler in expressing thoughts,
while females may possess more complex psychological
processes. This study highlights how selective
breeding has enhanced dogs' ability to mimic
human expressions. is an action thriller that
features Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in capital
roles. Midway through the film, Miami Police
Department Detective Sergeant J .D. Byrne confronts
his superior, Lieutenant Dane Doomers, expressing,
I don't trust you right now, and that's a problem.
What follows is a tense exchange in a Hialeah's
stash house, where they discover around $20 million
hidden in the walls. Despite some pacing issues,
The Rip offers a moderately entertaining experience,
blending morality with intrigue. The film is
currently streaming on Netflix. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American civil
rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer. And she said,
Nobody's free until everybody's free, reminding
us that true equality and justice require collective
action and unity. 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. Have
an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you
tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Boston.