Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, January 30th. You'll be interested
to know. 78 years ago, today, in 1948, athletes
gathered in St. Moritz for the Winter Olympic
Games, staging a spirited post -war revival of
international winter sport competition on pristine
alpine courses. The game showcased renewed global
unity and athletic excellence, establishing modern
traditions in winter sport and inspiring future
generations with remarkable performances and
new organizational standards. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report. This
morning, it's sunny and it feels like minus 13
degrees. with 10 -mile -per -hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 455, and it will rise again
tomorrow at 655. It looks like we're in for a
sunny Friday with a high near 16, but wind chill
values could feel as low as minus 15, thanks
to a breezy west wind around 13 miles per hour,
with gusts up to 23. Tonight, Expect mostly clear
skies with a low around minus 1 and a light west
wind at 8 miles per hour. For all you beach runners
out there, the first high tide Friday will be
just before 8 .30 with the low tide at 3. The
nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 35 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a
high near 20 and a light northwest wind, but
wind chill values could fall to minus 11. A chance
of snow arrives late Saturday night into Sunday
with gusty north winds up to 35 miles per hour
and one to two inches possible Sunday, tapering
to flurry Sunday night. Monday and Tuesday turn
mostly sunny with highs near 33 in northwest
gust around 25 miles per hour on Monday. 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, the beloved Cape Cod potato chips factory
in Hyannis will close after more than 40 years
of operation, ending a cherished tradition for
many visitors who enjoyed watching chips being
made and receiving a free bag. Campbell's announced
this decision on Thursday. stating that the plant
will cease operations in April while continuing
to produce the chips at other facilities across
the country. Founded by brothers Steve and Jude
Bernard on July 4, 1980, the Hyannis plant now
produces a mere 4 % of the annual chip volume,
making it no longer economically viable. The
closure will affect 49 employees, who will receive
separation benefits and job placement support
from the company. Now onto sports. Josh Allen's
walk took his front row seat. For new Buffalo
Girls head coach, Joe Brady's news conference
was not quick. He was on crutches with his right
foot in a walking boot after surgery on a broken
bone. Allen 29 said the injury stemmed from a
previous incident aggravated in a week 16 win
over the Cleveland Browns. He did not miss playing
time due to the injury. although he described
it as painful. Allen declined his appearance
at the Pro Bowl Games due to injury. He expressed
respect for former coach Sean McDermott and reflected
on the emotional toll of the season. Allen emphasized
a desire to improve and work with Brady moving
forward. He is also looking forward to becoming
a dad in local sports. The Celtics have surprised
everyone this season. overcoming the loss of
key players and a significant injury to Jason
Tatum. With a record of 29 wins and 17 losses,
they are in second place in the Eastern Conference,
firmly in the championship race. Despite being
marked for a rebuilding year, players like Jalen
Brown and Peyton Pritchard have stepped up, boosting
their scoring significantly. Tatum's recent public
workout hints he may return soon. adding to the
excitement as the trade deadline approaches.
The Cs are proving they can contend while managing
their finances effectively. Tonight, they take
on the Kings at 7 .30 in the garden. In top news,
Waymo is under scrutiny after an autonomous taxi
struck a child near a Santa Monica elementary
school during drop -off, resulting in minor injuries
to the child. The incident occurred when the
child ran from behind a parked sport utility
vehicle into traffic. The vehicle braked hard,
reducing speed from 17 mph to 6 mph before impact.
This incident has prompted a federal safety investigation,
with Waymo asserting that its autonomous system
prevented more serious injuries. The company
reported the incident to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration and stated it would
fully cooperate with the investigation. In business
news, once at odds over cryptocurrency regulation,
the Securities and Exchange Commission and the
Commodity Futures Trading Commission pledged
to join forces. These two agencies, which have
historically sparred over jurisdictional boundaries,
aimed to harmonize operations and eliminate confusion
in the market. At an event, SEC Chair Paul Atkins
and CFTC Chair Michael Selig discussed their
collaboration on the Project Crypto initiative.
Selig stated, Project Crypto recognizes that
crypto markets span across our agency's respective
regulatory frameworks. This collaboration is
a repudiation of the previous administration's
approach towards regulating cryptocurrency. Atkins
emphasized that a federal framework for these
rapidly evolving markets is long overdue. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 5 % for the
week, to about $83 ,000. Ethereum is down 2 .5
% to about $3 ,000. And XRP is down 4 .5 % to
$1 .79. 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. The Department of Homeland Security
recently published details about Mobile Fortify,
a face recognition application used by federal
immigration agents to identify individuals in
the field, including United States citizens.
This information was part of the DHS's 2025 AI
use case inventory, which federal agencies must
periodically release. The inventory reveals that
the app is in the deployment stage for both customs
and border protection and immigration and customs
enforcement. The vendor for Mobile Fortify is
identified as NEC, which has a contract with
DHS worth $23 .9 million. Both agencies state
that the app assists in quickly confirming identities
in situations with limited information. and in
entertainment news. HBO's upcoming season of
Mike White's hit series, The White Lotus, will
take place in France. Joining the cast are Helena
Bonham Carter, Marissa Long, and Chris Messina,
adding to the excitement of the fourth season.
The series follows a new group of hotel guests
and employees over the span of a week, exploring
the chaos that unfolds. The French setting was
officially confirmed on November 20th. Steve
Coogan, Caleb Jaunt -Edwards, Alexander Ludwig,
and A .J. Michaka are also joining the cast.
Dacod Bernat and Mark Kemeane serve as executive
producers alongside White. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American author
and motivational speaker, Jim Rohn. And he said,
Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success
is the natural consequence of consistently applying
the basic fundamentals. 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.