Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive
vibe.
I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Wednesday, February 14th.
Today is Valentine's Day.
Celebrated in memory of St. Valentine, a Roman priest and physician martyred around
270 AD.
This day of love stems from a legend where Valentine, before his execution, penned a
letter to his jailor's daughter, who he loved, signing it from your Valentine.
So today, if you're being executed and happen to be dating the warden's daughter, you should
write her a letter and sign it from your Valentine.
If she has a good sense of humor, she'll think it's hilarious.
Now let's check out the weather in the Boston area.
This morning it's partly cloudy skies and feels like 19 degrees with 10 mile per hour
wind.
The sunset will take place at 514 PM and it will rise again tomorrow at 641 AM.
It looks like we're in for some sun and wind today with a high near 33.
10 to 15 mile per hour wind will be increasing to 22 in the afternoon with gusts as high
as 32.
Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 22 and northwest wind 14 to 18 mile per hour
with gusts as high as 30.
The first low tide Wednesday will be around 630 AM with a high tide at 240 PM.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 38 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see mostly sunny skies on Thursday with a high near 40
degrees and a west wind around 11 miles per hour.
Thursday night brings a 70% chance of snow, accumulating to less than 4 inches.
Friday will be mostly sunny and breezy with a high near 39 while Friday night turns mostly
cloudy with a low around 24.
The weekend starts with a chance of snow on Saturday at a high near 36 degrees followed
by a partly cloudy Saturday night with a low around 17.
Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 33 degrees.
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Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
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You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
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Sunny mornings send you.
In local news, in a thrilling Beanpot final at TD Garden, Northeastern secured a 4-3 overtime
victory against Boston University, marking their fifth title in six years.
Bennerwulf Fontaine emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the last minute of overtime.
The Huskies' triumph was fueled by goals from Matt Demilus, Justin Dracowian, and Jack Williams
alongside Fontaine's game winner.
Northeastern's goaltender Cameron Whitehead was out there standing on his head with 30
saves.
Boston University's efforts included goals from Macklin Celebrini, Devin Kaplan, and
Lane Hudson.
But their goalie, Matthew Caron, faced challenges, allowing four goals.
In the consolation match, Boston College achieved a decisive 5-0 win over Harvard.
Go Huskies!
Now on to sports.
Danny Machado is intensifying his training following off-season surgery for tennis elbow.
Currently in spring training, Machado's primary concern is building arm strength for
the upcoming season.
Despite a challenging year marked by his first injury list appearance in nine years, at a
lower OPS, Machado remains focused and optimistic.
The pondrays after missing last season's postseason have undergone significant changes,
including trading Juan Soto to the Yankees and losing key players like Josh Hader and
Blake Snell.
Machado, alongside Fernando Tatis Jr. and others, is confident in the team's potential, emphasizing
the need for collective performance improvement.
The pondrays are still seeking to strengthen their roster, with general manager AJ Preller
exploring trade options, especially in the outfield.
Now on to the NBA.
Last night, the Celtics on the road beat the Nets 118-110.
In a stellar performance, Jason Tatum led the Boston Celtics, marking their fifth consecutive
win.
Tatum, tying his career-high first half score with 31 points, finished with 41 points and
14 rebounds.
Despite his personal scoring feed, Tatum emphasized the importance of team effort in pursuing
an NBA championship.
The Celtics, playing without Kristaps Porzingis due to injury, saw contributions from Al Horford
with 16 points and Derek White, also scoring 16.
Drew Holliday added 14 points and 12 assists.
The Celtics now stand at 42-12, continuing their dominance over the Nets, with their
sixth consecutive victory in Brooklyn.
And will wonders never cease?
The Cees are back at it tonight, taking on the Nets, again, on the road in Brooklyn.
In national hockey last night, the Bruins at home lost another one, 3-2 against the
Lightning in overtime.
The Bees are having trouble keeping a rhythm lately.
And top news, the USDA has announced a nationwide recall of certain charcuterie meats by Fratelli
Beretta USA due to potential under-processing in foodborne pathogens.
Affected packages are sold under brands like Appleton Farms, Dietz & Watson, and Hublix.
They have been distributed to stores including Aldi, Costco, and Sam's Club.
This follows a previous recall for Salmonella contamination.
Consumers and businesses are advised to dispose of or return the products.
Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning may include, but are not limited to, prolonged dehydration,
sleeping in an empty bathtub, and death.
In business news, Nvidia corporations surpassed Amazon in market value for the first time
in nearly 22 years, closing with a market cap of $1.78 trillion.
This achievement makes Nvidia, the fourth largest US company, a significant rise from
its position outside the top 20 just four years ago.
Despite overall market declines, Nvidia's smaller stock drop compared to Amazon's
helped it gain the upper hand.
And their progress doesn't stop here.
It's now eigned to overtake Alphabet, which is valued at $1.81 trillion.
Meanwhile, Amazon finished with a $1.75 trillion market cap last year.
Upcoming Nvidia earnings are highly anticipated, with expectations of substantial revenue growth,
signaling strong demand for its AI hardware.
And crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just under $50,000, Ethereum is at about $2,600,
and Solana is $111.
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 and space exploration.
Last night's SpaceX launch could mark a historic moment in U.S. space travel, being the first
return to the moon since 1972.
Funded privately and crafted by intuitive machines, the mission aims to deliver scientific
instruments to the moon's south pole.
This is crucial for SpaceX and Elon Musk's vision of making humanity multi-planetary
with Mars as a key target.
Although SpaceX has excelled in satellite deployment and astronaut transportation, planetary
travel is a new frontier.
The mission's success, hinging on today's launch from Florida's Kennedy Space Center,
could pave the way for future interplanetary travel.
However, risks remain, as highlighted by recent propulsion issues, in similar missions.
SpaceX has made specific technical adjustments for this launch, acknowledging the challenges,
but remaining hopeful for a successful mission.
And in entertainment news.
This summer, Santana and Counting Crows are embarking on the Oneness Tour, a 29-show journey
across 28 North American cities.
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Santana's Supernatural album, the tour kicks off in
Toronto and concludes with performances in San Diego and Phoenix.
Pearl Santana, a rock and roll hall of fame inductee and 2013 Kennedy Center honoree, continues
to inspire.
Fans can buy tickets through various pre-sales and VIP packages, promising a unique concert
experience.
The tour features notable stops, including Red Rocks Amphitheater and the iconic Footprint
Center in Phoenix.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the delightful Catherine Hepburn.
Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, only with what you are expecting to
give, which is everything.
And I wish you all a lot of love on this Valentine's Day.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates.
Have an amazing day, my good friends.