Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, January 20th. You'll be interested
to know. 90 years ago, today, in 1936, a local
college basketball game was transmitted on early
television equipment, making it the first time
a sport reached a home audience via live electronic
pictures. That milestone showed how broadcast
technology could bring live athletic competition
into everyday homes and set a precedent for sports
becoming a central part of mass entertainment.
So now you know. And now it's time for the weather
report. This morning it's sunny and it feels
like seven degrees with 12 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 443 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 704. It looks like we're
in for a sunny day with a high near 24 and a
gentle west wind at 10 to 14 miles per hour,
gusting up to 24. Tonight, expect clear skies
with a low around 13 and light winds. For all
you beach runners out there, the first high tide
Tuesday will be at noon with a low tide at 630.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 38 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Wednesday will be mostly sunny with
a high near 36 and a southwest breeze near 5
to 9 miles per hour. Wednesday night brings a
slight chance of snow and rain and brief bursts
and lows around 27 with southwest winds gusting
to 21 miles per hour. Thursday is mostly sunny
with a high near 41 and southwest winds near
10 miles per hour, gusting to 21, then colder
Friday into the weekend with highs falling into
the 20s and teens. 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. Power from a long -awaited
renewable energy transmission line is now flowing
from Quebec to Massachusetts. At a statehouse
ceremony, Governor Maura Healey celebrated the
completion of the New England Clean Energy Connect
line with a symbolic flipping of a giant power
switch. This line is expected to provide the
Commonwealth with nearly 20 % of its overall
electricity and save ratepayers money. State
officials estimate that electric customers can
expect to save around $18 to $20 a year, depending
on the utility provider. Cumulatively, the project
is anticipated to reduce rate -payer bills by
around $50 million each year. Now onto sports.
The Hoosiers are national champions. In Miami
Gardens, Florida, Fernando Mendoza showcased
his skills, executing a remarkable touchdown
for Indiana University, sealing a 27 -21 victory
over Miami, and completing an undefeated season.
Mendoza's pivotal 12 -yard touchdown run defined
the game, contributing to his impressive 186
yards passing. With a perfect 16 -0 record, Indiana
celebrates a championship that marks a significant
turnaround for a program long burdened by losses.
Signe reflected on the achievement, calling it
one of the greatest sports stories of all time.
In local sports, the Boston Celtics faced a narrow
defeat against the Detroit Pistons with a final
score of 104 to 103 on Monday night. Tobias Harris
led the Pistons with 25 points, while Jalen Brown
narrowly missed a buzzer beater. Brown put up
32 points on 11 of 28 shooting for the Celtics.
Jalen Durin contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds
for Detroit, while Kate Cunningham had 16 points
and 14 assists. Both Brown and Cunningham were
named All -Star starters earlier yesterday. The
Celtics will host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.
In top news, San Francisco will offer free childcare
to families earning less than $230 ,000 a year
and a 50 % subsidy to those earning up to $310
,000 in an effort to make the city more affordable.
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced this initiative
as part of his Family Opportunity Agenda. stating
it aims to reduce living costs for families by
tens of thousands of dollars annually. The program
is funded by unspent tax dollars from Proposition
C, providing access to over 500 child care providers
citywide. This measure is expected to significantly
help families amidst the affordability crisis.
In business news... President Donald Trump has
proposed a 10 % cap on credit card interest rates
to address affordability concerns before the
midterm elections. However, banks have pushed
back, arguing that this cap could reduce access
to credit, especially for those with lower credit
scores. Currently, credit card interest rates
average about 22%, and implementing such a cap
would likely require legislation from Congress.
A study from Vandergilt University suggests that
a 10 % cap could save consumers $100 billion
annually. Banks may reduce rewards programs to
offset profit losses, but many analysts believe
consumers would still benefit overall. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is down 1 % to about $92 ,000.
Ethereum is down 1 % to just over $3 ,000. and
XRP is unchanged at $1 .97. 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. General Motors
Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra says people
aren't plugging in their plug -in hybrids, which
defeats their whole purpose. Plug -in hybrid
vehicles might be even less fuel -efficient than
gas -only cars when owners do not plug them in.
Barra noted at a conference that most plug -in
hybrid owners do not charge their vehicles, leading
to concerns about their environmental benefits.
In United States, transportation is the largest
source of greenhouse gas emissions, making the
transition to electric vehicles crucial. Research
shows that plug -in hybrids may produce significantly
higher carbon dioxide emissions than official
estimates suggest. Matthew McConaughey is taking
a novel legal approach to combat unauthorized
artificial intelligence fakes by trademarking
himself. Over the past several months, the interstellar
and Magic Mike star has had eight trademark applications
approved by the United States Patent and Trademark
Office. His attorney stated the trademarks are
meant to stop artificial intelligence applications
or users. from simulating McConaughey's voice
or likeness without permission. McConaughey said,
His lawyers hope these trademarks can deter unauthorized
duplications of him in a world grappling with
artificial intelligence misuse. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today, Our quote comes from the American television
pioneer, Philo T. Farnsworth. And he said, television
is a gift of light bringing the world into our
homes and expanding our horizons beyond imagination.
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.