1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,080 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston. 2 00:00:06,080 --> 00:00:11,640 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:11,640 --> 00:00:12,640 vibe. 4 00:00:12,640 --> 00:00:18,040 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Monday, February 12th. 5 00:00:18,040 --> 00:00:23,360 You'll be interested to know, today is Charles Darwin Day. 6 00:00:23,360 --> 00:00:31,240 Darwin was an English naturalist born 215 years ago today in 1809. 7 00:00:31,240 --> 00:00:37,360 He revolutionized scientific thought with his theory of evolution by natural selection. 8 00:00:37,360 --> 00:00:43,560 Initially his ideas shocked Victorian society, challenging religious views by proposing a 9 00:00:43,560 --> 00:00:47,160 common ancestry for animals and humans. 10 00:00:47,160 --> 00:00:52,080 Over time, Darwin's secular approach to biology gained traction among the growing 11 00:00:52,080 --> 00:00:55,760 community of professional scientists. 12 00:00:55,760 --> 00:01:03,840 By his death in 1882, his evolutionary concepts had permeated science, literature, and politics. 13 00:01:03,840 --> 00:01:07,700 Now let's check out the weather in the Boston area. 14 00:01:07,700 --> 00:01:13,120 This morning we've got clear skies and it feels like 36 degrees with 6 mile per hour 15 00:01:13,120 --> 00:01:14,120 wind. 16 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:23,000 The sunset will take place at 5.11 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.44 a.m. 17 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:28,440 It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a high near 48 and west wind around 6 mile 18 00:01:28,440 --> 00:01:29,840 per hour. 19 00:01:29,840 --> 00:01:37,660 Tonight, snow likely mainly after 5 a.m., increasing clouds with a low around 31 and 20 00:01:37,660 --> 00:01:40,880 west wind 5 to 8 mile per hour. 21 00:01:40,880 --> 00:01:47,880 Chance of precipitation is 60 percent with snow accumulation of less than a half inch. 22 00:01:47,880 --> 00:01:55,240 The first low tide Monday will be around 6.30 a.m. with a high tide around 1 p.m. 23 00:01:55,240 --> 00:02:03,160 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 39 degrees for the water temperature. 24 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:09,400 Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see significant snowfall on Tuesday with heavy snow expected 25 00:02:09,400 --> 00:02:18,080 before 5 p.m., a high near 35 degrees, and strong wind gusting up to 37 mile per hour. 26 00:02:18,080 --> 00:02:24,040 Tuesday night, snow chances decrease, turning partly cloudy with lows around 20 degrees. 27 00:02:24,040 --> 00:02:30,060 Wednesday brings sunny skies but remains blustery with a high near 31 and gusty wind. 28 00:02:30,060 --> 00:02:32,880 The night will be mostly clear and breezy. 29 00:02:32,880 --> 00:02:37,160 Thursday stays sunny with a high near 35. 30 00:02:37,160 --> 00:02:42,840 Snow showers may return early Friday morning with partly sunny skies and a high near 38 31 00:02:42,840 --> 00:02:45,160 degrees on Friday. 32 00:02:45,160 --> 00:02:49,040 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 33 00:02:49,040 --> 00:02:54,680 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 34 00:02:54,680 --> 00:03:01,240 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 35 00:03:01,240 --> 00:03:04,080 for culinary delights. 36 00:03:04,080 --> 00:03:09,680 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 37 00:03:09,680 --> 00:03:14,560 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 38 00:03:14,560 --> 00:03:18,520 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 39 00:03:18,520 --> 00:03:22,000 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 40 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:26,100 Sunny mornings send you. 41 00:03:26,100 --> 00:03:32,840 In local news, in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, a stunning event called Bostonhenge occurs 42 00:03:32,840 --> 00:03:37,560 where the sunset aligns perfectly with east-west streets. 43 00:03:37,560 --> 00:03:44,040 This year, the best viewing is around Steward and Beacon Streets, facing west. 44 00:03:44,040 --> 00:03:49,800 The phenomenon, reminiscent of Stonehenge's alignment with solstices, creates a striking 45 00:03:49,800 --> 00:03:51,680 orange glow. 46 00:03:51,680 --> 00:03:58,300 Local meteorologist Dave Epstein suggests Sunday's sunset at 5.08 p.m. offers the 47 00:03:58,300 --> 00:04:03,960 ideal angle, with the effect lasting for about 15 minutes. 48 00:04:03,960 --> 00:04:07,640 If you missed it, another chance arrives in late October. 49 00:04:07,640 --> 00:04:19,240 This natural spectacle also occurs in New York City, known as Manhattanhenge. 50 00:04:19,240 --> 00:04:21,560 Now on to sports. 51 00:04:21,560 --> 00:04:23,840 Super Bowl 58 was a good one. 52 00:04:23,840 --> 00:04:28,880 It was a close game until the end with plenty of back-and-forth action. 53 00:04:28,880 --> 00:04:32,360 But it's official, a new dynasty is born. 54 00:04:32,360 --> 00:04:39,560 The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers, 25-22 in overtime, to earn their second 55 00:04:39,560 --> 00:04:42,520 Super Bowl win in a row. 56 00:04:42,520 --> 00:04:45,960 Congratulations guys, you deserve it. 57 00:04:45,960 --> 00:04:54,160 Last night in the NBA, the Celtics on the road beat the Heat 110-106. 58 00:04:54,160 --> 00:04:59,840 Kristaps Porzingis experienced another injury setback during the game. 59 00:04:59,840 --> 00:05:04,920 In the third quarter, after contesting a shot, Porzingis seemed uneasy and headed to the 60 00:05:04,920 --> 00:05:06,360 locker room. 61 00:05:06,360 --> 00:05:12,480 Despite this, the Celtics have indicated that his injury, a low back contusion, isn't 62 00:05:12,480 --> 00:05:13,680 severe. 63 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:20,240 At the time of his exit, Porzingis had contributed significantly with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 64 00:05:20,240 --> 00:05:22,000 and 3 assists. 65 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:24,520 This isn't his first injury this season. 66 00:05:24,520 --> 00:05:29,240 Previously, he sprained an ankle but returned swiftly. 67 00:05:29,240 --> 00:05:35,080 His overall participation has been limited, playing in 39 out of 53 games. 68 00:05:35,080 --> 00:05:39,380 The Celtics remain hopeful for his quick return. 69 00:05:39,380 --> 00:05:45,040 Last night, the Bruins, playing at home, lost to the Capitals 3-0. 70 00:05:45,040 --> 00:05:52,520 Swamen had 25 saves for the Bees, but he got no offense to help him out. 71 00:05:52,520 --> 00:05:54,400 In top news. 72 00:05:54,400 --> 00:06:00,760 In Tarp, Sweden, archaeologists discovered an ancient stone burial chamber from around 73 00:06:00,760 --> 00:06:06,680 3500 BC, making it one of Scandinavia's oldest. 74 00:06:06,680 --> 00:06:09,600 The site revealed a peculiar finding. 75 00:06:09,600 --> 00:06:15,780 All skulls, and most large bones, were missing from the remains, which is an unusual deviation 76 00:06:15,780 --> 00:06:19,420 from typical burial patterns. 77 00:06:19,420 --> 00:06:24,040 This absence has baffled researchers, who initially thought the site's significance 78 00:06:24,040 --> 00:06:26,400 lay in its age and construction. 79 00:06:26,400 --> 00:06:32,280 The chamber contained remains from infants to elderly individuals, with no signs of violent 80 00:06:32,280 --> 00:06:33,280 death. 81 00:06:33,280 --> 00:06:41,160 Investigations continue, focusing on DNA analysis, to uncover possible causes of death. 82 00:06:41,160 --> 00:06:46,820 The researchers suspect ritual practices might explain the missing bones, but the mystery 83 00:06:46,820 --> 00:06:50,460 remains unsolved. 84 00:06:50,460 --> 00:06:52,560 In business news. 85 00:06:52,560 --> 00:06:58,080 This week at TechCrunch Mobility Conference, major updates abound. 86 00:06:58,080 --> 00:07:03,200 Uber achieves a full-year profit, a first for its operations. 87 00:07:03,200 --> 00:07:10,460 And electric vehicles, Ford's secretive low-cost EV project in California and Fiskars Woes, 88 00:07:10,460 --> 00:07:11,760 take center stage. 89 00:07:11,760 --> 00:07:18,600 Also, Joby Aviation plans to launch their air taxi services in Dubai by 2026. 90 00:07:18,600 --> 00:07:26,640 Finally, the EV landscape sees dynamic movements, with Arrival, electric delivery vans, facing 91 00:07:26,640 --> 00:07:35,360 financial challenges in the UK, and Rydian, set to unveil a new, more affordable SUV. 92 00:07:35,360 --> 00:07:39,000 Stay tuned for more news from the conference this week. 93 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:52,480 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is over $48,000, Ethereum is about $2,500, and Solana is $103. 94 00:07:52,480 --> 00:07:54,880 Moving on to a more local vibe. 95 00:07:54,880 --> 00:08:01,600 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 96 00:08:01,600 --> 00:08:05,880 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 97 00:08:05,880 --> 00:08:10,600 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 98 00:08:10,600 --> 00:08:16,320 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 99 00:08:16,320 --> 00:08:19,640 and elevating mental well-being. 100 00:08:19,640 --> 00:08:22,860 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 101 00:08:22,860 --> 00:08:27,160 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 102 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:33,560 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 103 00:08:33,560 --> 00:08:37,560 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 104 00:08:37,560 --> 00:08:42,000 And now, back to the show. 105 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,880 Let's talk tech. 106 00:08:43,880 --> 00:08:49,680 The latest iPhone software update, still in beta testing, introduces a significant update 107 00:08:49,680 --> 00:08:52,680 for Apple Cash users. 108 00:08:52,680 --> 00:08:58,360 It now allows the generation of a virtual card number, enabling payments even in places 109 00:08:58,360 --> 00:09:01,800 where Apple Pay isn't accepted. 110 00:09:01,800 --> 00:09:06,440 This feature addresses a major limitation of Apple's payment service, now making it 111 00:09:06,440 --> 00:09:08,240 more versatile. 112 00:09:08,240 --> 00:09:13,600 Users can easily set up this virtual card through a simple two-step process in the wallet 113 00:09:13,600 --> 00:09:15,280 app. 114 00:09:15,280 --> 00:09:20,640 The virtual card includes an expiration date and security code, while maintaining a separate 115 00:09:20,640 --> 00:09:23,840 number for Apple Pay transactions. 116 00:09:23,840 --> 00:09:28,400 This enhancement offers greater convenience, especially since there are still numerous 117 00:09:28,400 --> 00:09:31,240 locations that don't support Apple Pay. 118 00:09:31,240 --> 00:09:36,840 Additionally, it eliminates the need for transferring money to a bank, which could incur a fee for 119 00:09:36,840 --> 00:09:39,760 instant transfers. 120 00:09:39,760 --> 00:09:46,120 And in entertainment news, in this year's Super Bowl, country music icon Reba McIntyre 121 00:09:46,120 --> 00:09:51,880 was set to sing the national anthem, sparking interest in prop bets on the performance's 122 00:09:51,880 --> 00:09:53,080 duration. 123 00:09:53,080 --> 00:09:56,960 The over-under was set to 90 and a half seconds. 124 00:09:56,960 --> 00:10:03,040 Historically, McIntyre's renditions are notably brief, influenced by her distinctive yodeling 125 00:10:03,040 --> 00:10:04,040 style. 126 00:10:04,040 --> 00:10:10,200 Yodeling, a vocal technique involving rapid, flexible shifts between chest and head voice, 127 00:10:10,200 --> 00:10:13,160 often leads to quicker song interpretations. 128 00:10:13,160 --> 00:10:22,920 McIntyre's past anthem times, like 72 seconds in 1974 and 66 seconds in 1985, exemplify 129 00:10:22,920 --> 00:10:24,400 this trend. 130 00:10:24,400 --> 00:10:30,240 However, as she has matured, her times have slightly lengthened due to a mix of increased 131 00:10:30,240 --> 00:10:34,960 vocal control and decreased physical vocal agility. 132 00:10:34,960 --> 00:10:41,180 Interestingly, McIntyre's rhythm has been inconsistent in past performances, primarily 133 00:10:41,180 --> 00:10:43,640 due to her singing a cappella. 134 00:10:43,640 --> 00:10:49,640 This variability might influence her upcoming Super Bowl performance time. 135 00:10:49,640 --> 00:10:54,560 In the end, you should have bet the over, because Reba went 95 seconds. 136 00:10:54,560 --> 00:10:58,720 And if he did go with the over, then winner-winner chicken dinner. 137 00:10:58,720 --> 00:11:03,360 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 138 00:11:03,360 --> 00:11:08,880 And today, our quote comes from Super Bowl champion, Travis Kelce. 139 00:11:08,880 --> 00:11:13,440 And last night, he said, Viva Las Vegas. 140 00:11:13,440 --> 00:11:14,440 Brilliant. 141 00:11:14,440 --> 00:11:18,280 And that's a wrap for this morning. 142 00:11:18,280 --> 00:11:21,480 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 143 00:11:21,480 --> 00:11:39,080 Have an amazing day, my good friends.