Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. Rest in peace, Southwest
Airlines Open Seating. Assigned seating is now
here as of January 27th, 2026. Open seating,
a long -standing policy that allowed passengers
to choose their seats based on boarding position,
ended on January 26th. The change has sparked
mixed reactions among Southwest flyers. Some
appreciate the peace of mind of knowing their
seats, while others miss the unique aspect of
open seating. Southwest's new policy divides
customers by fare class, with seat selection
options varying accordingly. Passengers can choose
their seats as early as booking, with certain
members enjoying additional benefits. So now
you know. And now. It's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's sunny and it feels
like minus 7 degrees, with 8 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 4 .53, and it will
rise again tomorrow at 6 .57. It looks like we're
in for some mostly sunny weather today, with
a high near 23, but wind chill values may feel
as low as minus 8. at a light west wind at 6
to 9 tonight. Expect mostly cloudy skies with
a low around 6 and a calm west wind at about
6. For all you beach runners out there, the first
high tide Wednesday will be at 6 .15 with the
low tide at 12 .45. The nearshore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 36 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, Thursday is mostly
sunny with a high near 23 and a northwest wind
around 6 to 9 miles per hour producing wind chill
values as low as minus 6. Friday stays sunny
but a bit cooler with highs near 19 and west
winds near 10 miles per hour. Then Saturday climbs
back to about 22 before a chance of snow late
Saturday night with north winds gusting up to
25 miles per hour. Snow is likely Sunday with
a high near 29, and north winds gusting up to
30 miles per hour, then lingering chances Sunday
night with gusts to 28. 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, Boston
sports fans are buzzing over the surprising news
that Bill Belichick the legendary head coach
with eight Super Bowl titles has not been voted
into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year.
Velichek, at 73 years old, fell short of the
40 votes needed for first ballot induction, sparking
outrage from former players and sports figures
alike. Julian Edelman, Patrick Mahomes, and LeBron
James were among those expressing disbelief.
With Damian Harris stating, there's no world
where Bill Belichick is not a first -ballot Hall
of Famer. Critics are questioning the voting
process, especially after allegations of political
bias related to past scandals. The debate continues
across social media, highlighting the passion
fans have for their team. Now onto sports. Super
Bowl 60. will showcase an unexpected matchup
between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England
Patriots, led by Sam D 'Arnold and Drake May,
respectively. The Patriots enter as underdogs
by 4 .5 points, for the first time since 2002.
This season, the Seahawks had championship odds
of 60 ,000, while the Patriots were at 80 ,000.
Despite a low -scoring trend, including an over
-under of 46 ,000, predictions favor Seattle's
well -rounded team. Many analysts believe Darnold
could claim the Super Bowl MVP title with a strong
performance. In local sports, the Celtics are
set to host the Atlanta Hawks tonight at 7 .30,
looking to build on their strong conference record
of 21 wins and 11 losses. Atlanta, currently
10th in the Eastern Conference, aims to extend
its three -game win streak against the Seas,
who won the last matchup 132 -106 on January
18th. Jalen Brown led that victory with 41 points,
while Derek White is averaging 17 .6 points this
season. In top news, rest in peace Southwest
Airlines Open seating. Assigned seating is now
here as of January 27th. Okan Seating, a long
-standing policy that allowed passengers to choose
their seats based on boarding position, ended
on January 26. The change has sparked mixed reactions
among Southwest flyers. Some appreciate the peace
of mind of knowing their seats, while others
miss the unique aspect of open seating. But Southwest's
new policy divides customers by fare class, with
seat selection options varying accordingly. Passengers
can choose their seats as early as booking, with
certain members enjoying additional benefits.
In business news, Amazon is closing all of its
Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Physical stores in
a shift to focus on its online same -day delivery
service and new pig box retail stores. The e
-commerce giant said Tuesday that some of its
shuttered Amazon -branded brick and mortar stores
would be converted into Whole Foods Market locations.
Amazon stated its branded stores failed to deliver
the right economic model and distinctive customer
experience necessary for large -scale expansion.
Currently, Amazon's same -day delivery service
for groceries is available in more than 5 ,000
United States cities and towns. with plans to
expand in 2026. The company also plans to open
over 100 new Whole Foods Market stores in the
coming years. And crypto movement. Bitcoin is
unchanged at $89 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 % to
3 ,000. And XRP is down 1 % to $1 .90. 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 science. The tobacco
industry has undergone a dramatic rebranding,
turning a brutally addictive drug into something
seemingly desirable. Evan Baer, a 42 -year -old
tech entrepreneur in Austin, began using nicotine
pouches as a productivity tool, quickly escalating
his intake. These pouches, particularly popular
brands like SIN, have surged in sales, projected
to reach $19 .4 billion by 2030. While some endorse
them for their stimulant buzz, experts warn of
nicotine's significant risks. including addiction
and potential health consequences. The recent
rise in usage among young people poses concerns,
as the marketing often targets a demographic
previously distanced from nicotine. And in entertainment
news, say goodbye to a major streaming service,
as Hulu's Day says a standalone streaming service
are officially ticking down. Disney, which owns
Hulu, announced last year that the platform would
be fully integrated into Disney Plus in 2026,
but never confirmed an exact end date for the
Hulu application. Nintendo announced on its website
that the Hulu application is no longer available
in the Nintendo Switches Shop, with support ending
on February 5, 2026. This marks the first concrete
date tied to Hulu's phase -out. while Disney
has not confirmed if other devices will follow
the same schedule. Hulu content will soon solely
exist as a dedicated hub within Disney+. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
astronaut and physicist, Sally Ride. And she
said, The stars don't look bigger, but they do
look brighter. reminding us that resilience and
perseverance can illuminate our path, even in
the vastness of space. 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.