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 Tuesday, February 20th.
You'll be interested to know today is National Love Your Pet Day.
Silly me, I thought that was every day.
Now, give your favorite furry friend a big kiss while we check out the weather in the
Boston area.
This morning it's sunny and feels like 12 degrees with 7 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 5.22 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.33 a.m.
It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a high near 34 and north wind 5 to 7 mile
per hour.
Tonight, mostly clear with a low around 22 and south wind at 7 mile per hour.
The first high tide Tuesday will be at 8.15 a.m. with a low tide at 2.30 p.m.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 39 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a mostly sunny Wednesday with a high near 40
degrees, turning cloudier at night with lows around 27.
Thursday offers partly sunny skies at a high near 44 followed by a chance of rain Thursday
night.
Friday will be cloudy with rain likely and a high near 47, cooling down to around 28
degrees at night.
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, TD Garden is introducing a new bag policy with advanced AI screening
technology.
Starting immediately, only small bags measuring no more than 6 by 4 by 1.5 inches will be
permitted, with exceptions for diaper bags and medical necessities.
For oversized bags, mobile lockers on Legends Way are available for storage, opening 2 hours
before events and closing 90 minutes after.
This change aims to enhance security and streamline entry.
The garden is also replacing metal detectors with AI-based tools from Evolve technology.
Guests are required to remove mobile devices from pockets and have tickets ready for a
smoother, quicker entry experience.
Glenn Thornborough, president of TD Garden and COO of the Bruins, emphasizes the commitment
to guest safety and an improved entry process.
Now on to sports.
In a new MLB Network special, managers Joe Madden of the Chicago Cubs and Terry Francona
of the Cleveland Indians revisit the iconic 2016 World Series Game 7.
Hosted by Bob Costas and Tom Verducci, the program airs Thursday at 8 Eastern.
This game, known for its historical significance due to long-standing championship droughts
of both teams, is analyzed for its dramatic twists.
He moments discussed include Dexter Fowler's leadoff home run, Kluber's fatigue from pitching
on short rest, and strategic insights from both managers.
The broadcast highlights pivotal plays like John Lester's relief occurrence, Andrew Miller's
pitching, and David Ross' crucial home run.
Special attention is given to Rajai Davis' game-tying homer in the eighth inning.
The special also covers the final innings, rain delay strategies, and post-game reflections,
providing a unique behind-the-scenes perspective of this unforgettable game.
I'll be tuning in to that one.
There was no basketball tonight, but in national hockey, the Bruins, playing at home, beat
the Sabres 4-3 in a shootout.
In top news, the World Health Organization declared in 2023 that no amount of alcohol
is safe for health, challenging the notion that moderate drinking can be beneficial.
This statement, reinforced by research in the Lancet Public Health Report, categorizes
alcohol as a group 1 carcinogen, emphasizing its toxic and dependency-inducing nature.
Studies highlight increased cancer risks even with minimal alcohol consumption.
Additionally, University of Oxford researchers in 2021 linked any alcohol intake to reduced
brain function.
In 2022, data from over 300,000 individuals indicated that light drinking elevates the
risk of hypertension and coronary artery disease.
It is important to note the perceived heart health benefits in light drinkers were attributed
to healthier lifestyles, not alcohol consumption.
Dr. Jurgen Remm suggests that while no alcohol is risk-free, the health risks escalate with
higher consumption.
This growing evidence suggests re-evaluating our drinking habits, with an emphasis on reducing
alcohol intake for better health.
In business news, Capital One is set to acquire Discover Financial Services in a landmark
$35.3 billion all-stock deal, forming a major global payments entity.
This move positions them as the sixth largest U.S. bank, directly competing with G.P. Morgan
Chase and Citigroup.
The transaction offers Discover shareholders a premium of about 27% over the recent closing
price, with Capital One shareholders owning 60% of the new company.
The merger, expected to close by late 2024, aims to leverage scale and investment for
competitive advantage.
However, it faces intense regulatory scrutiny under the Biden administration's focus on
boosting competition, including a 2021 executive order on bank mergers.
Experts predict significant pushback, especially considering heightened regulatory attention
on bank consolidation and credit card fees.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just under $52,000.
Ethereum is just under $2,900.
And Solana is $110.
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.
Apple's iOS 18 is poised to be a groundbreaking update, focusing heavily on AI advancements.
Bloomberg reports it as one of Apple's biggest iOS updates, featuring a new large language
model system named Apple GPT.
This system is built on the Ajax framework, a foundation for Apple's machine learning
projects since 2022.
Additionally, iOS 17 has leveraged OpenAI's chat GPT, hinting at enhanced AI capabilities
in Siri and Messages.
Rumored features include a smarter Siri AI-generated Apple Music playlist, and AI integration in
pages, keynote, and numbers for content creation.
Apple's continued AI endeavors include Hexed Command photo editing and AI-generated animations
in KeyFramer.
See Edo Tin Cook teased future AI product announcements, underscoring Apple's commitment
to AI innovation.
And in entertainment news, The Abyss, now streaming on Netflix, is a unique Swedish
disaster movie set in Corona.
Directed by Richard Holm, known for Nordic noir, the film intertwines imminent geological
disaster with a deep dive into family dynamics.
It stars Tuva Novotny as Frigga, a security manager at a mine who's balancing her challenging
job, complex love life, and parenting.
The story unfolds with a focus on her family's struggles amidst local protests and personal
turmoil, delivering a narrative that blends catastrophe with the intricacies of suburban
life.
Sounds interesting.
Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today our quote is about dogs in honor of National Love Your Pet Day.
I don't remember where I heard it, but I recently heard someone say,
It can be sad to think that a dog will only be with us for a small period of our lives.
And it's hard to know that we may lose our best friend after such a relatively short
period of time.
But just think, even though they were our best friend for only part of our lives, we
were their best friend for their entire life.
And that's just magic.
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.