WEBVTT 00:00:01.660 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.120 --> 00:00:09.580 Sunny Mornings in Boston. Rest in peace, Southwest 00:00:09.580 --> 00:00:14.460 Airlines Open Seating. Assigned seating is now 00:00:14.460 --> 00:00:19.699 here as of January 27th, 2026. Open seating, 00:00:20.059 --> 00:00:22.539 a long -standing policy that allowed passengers 00:00:22.539 --> 00:00:25.320 to choose their seats based on boarding position, 00:00:26.000 --> 00:00:29.559 ended on January 26th. The change has sparked 00:00:29.559 --> 00:00:33.200 mixed reactions among Southwest flyers. Some 00:00:33.200 --> 00:00:35.320 appreciate the peace of mind of knowing their 00:00:35.320 --> 00:00:38.380 seats, while others miss the unique aspect of 00:00:38.380 --> 00:00:41.820 open seating. Southwest's new policy divides 00:00:41.820 --> 00:00:44.640 customers by fare class, with seat selection 00:00:44.640 --> 00:00:48.340 options varying accordingly. Passengers can choose 00:00:48.340 --> 00:00:51.259 their seats as early as booking, with certain 00:00:51.259 --> 00:00:55.200 members enjoying additional benefits. So now 00:00:55.200 --> 00:00:59.200 you know. And now. It's time for the weather 00:00:59.200 --> 00:01:05.099 report. This morning, it's sunny and it feels 00:01:05.099 --> 00:01:09.019 like minus 7 degrees, with 8 mile per hour wind. 00:01:09.859 --> 00:01:13.040 The sunset will take place at 4 .53, and it will 00:01:13.040 --> 00:01:17.099 rise again tomorrow at 6 .57. It looks like we're 00:01:17.099 --> 00:01:19.819 in for some mostly sunny weather today, with 00:01:19.819 --> 00:01:23.500 a high near 23, but wind chill values may feel 00:01:23.500 --> 00:01:27.569 as low as minus 8. at a light west wind at 6 00:01:27.569 --> 00:01:32.629 to 9 tonight. Expect mostly cloudy skies with 00:01:32.629 --> 00:01:35.689 a low around 6 and a calm west wind at about 00:01:35.689 --> 00:01:39.409 6. For all you beach runners out there, the first 00:01:39.409 --> 00:01:42.930 high tide Wednesday will be at 6 .15 with the 00:01:42.930 --> 00:01:47.049 low tide at 12 .45. The nearshore buoy at Cape 00:01:47.049 --> 00:01:50.890 Cod Bay reads 36 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:52.930 --> 00:01:56.379 Looking ahead in the weather, Thursday is mostly 00:01:56.379 --> 00:01:59.900 sunny with a high near 23 and a northwest wind 00:01:59.900 --> 00:02:03.079 around 6 to 9 miles per hour producing wind chill 00:02:03.079 --> 00:02:07.599 values as low as minus 6. Friday stays sunny 00:02:07.599 --> 00:02:10.639 but a bit cooler with highs near 19 and west 00:02:10.639 --> 00:02:13.919 winds near 10 miles per hour. Then Saturday climbs 00:02:13.919 --> 00:02:17.280 back to about 22 before a chance of snow late 00:02:17.280 --> 00:02:20.219 Saturday night with north winds gusting up to 00:02:20.219 --> 00:02:24.349 25 miles per hour. Snow is likely Sunday with 00:02:24.349 --> 00:02:27.750 a high near 29, and north winds gusting up to 00:02:27.750 --> 00:02:30.669 30 miles per hour, then lingering chances Sunday 00:02:30.669 --> 00:02:35.270 night with gusts to 28. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 00:02:35.930 --> 00:02:38.710 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:02:38.710 --> 00:02:42.590 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:02:42.590 --> 00:02:46.210 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:02:46.750 --> 00:02:51.289 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:02:51.289 --> 00:02:54.509 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:02:54.509 --> 00:02:57.949 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:02:57.949 --> 00:03:00.729 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:03:00.729 --> 00:03:04.590 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:03:05.069 --> 00:03:08.110 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:03:08.629 --> 00:03:14.129 Sunny mornings send you. In local news, Boston 00:03:14.129 --> 00:03:16.729 sports fans are buzzing over the surprising news 00:03:16.729 --> 00:03:19.599 that Bill Belichick the legendary head coach 00:03:19.599 --> 00:03:22.639 with eight Super Bowl titles has not been voted 00:03:22.639 --> 00:03:25.039 into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. 00:03:25.879 --> 00:03:29.439 Velichek, at 73 years old, fell short of the 00:03:29.439 --> 00:03:33.000 40 votes needed for first ballot induction, sparking 00:03:33.000 --> 00:03:35.699 outrage from former players and sports figures 00:03:35.699 --> 00:03:39.979 alike. Julian Edelman, Patrick Mahomes, and LeBron 00:03:39.979 --> 00:03:42.699 James were among those expressing disbelief. 00:03:42.780 --> 00:03:45.719 With Damian Harris stating, there's no world 00:03:45.719 --> 00:03:48.439 where Bill Belichick is not a first -ballot Hall 00:03:48.439 --> 00:03:51.699 of Famer. Critics are questioning the voting 00:03:51.699 --> 00:03:54.879 process, especially after allegations of political 00:03:54.879 --> 00:03:58.960 bias related to past scandals. The debate continues 00:03:58.960 --> 00:04:01.580 across social media, highlighting the passion 00:04:01.580 --> 00:04:11.379 fans have for their team. Now onto sports. Super 00:04:11.379 --> 00:04:14.740 Bowl 60. will showcase an unexpected matchup 00:04:14.740 --> 00:04:17.500 between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England 00:04:17.500 --> 00:04:20.759 Patriots, led by Sam D 'Arnold and Drake May, 00:04:21.240 --> 00:04:25.040 respectively. The Patriots enter as underdogs 00:04:25.040 --> 00:04:29.060 by 4 .5 points, for the first time since 2002. 00:04:30.079 --> 00:04:32.740 This season, the Seahawks had championship odds 00:04:32.740 --> 00:04:36.540 of 60 ,000, while the Patriots were at 80 ,000. 00:04:36.819 --> 00:04:39.779 Despite a low -scoring trend, including an over 00:04:39.779 --> 00:04:43.120 -under of 46 ,000, predictions favor Seattle's 00:04:43.120 --> 00:04:46.660 well -rounded team. Many analysts believe Darnold 00:04:46.660 --> 00:04:49.939 could claim the Super Bowl MVP title with a strong 00:04:49.939 --> 00:04:55.120 performance. In local sports, the Celtics are 00:04:55.120 --> 00:04:58.439 set to host the Atlanta Hawks tonight at 7 .30, 00:04:58.740 --> 00:05:01.160 looking to build on their strong conference record 00:05:01.160 --> 00:05:06.180 of 21 wins and 11 losses. Atlanta, currently 00:05:06.180 --> 00:05:08.980 10th in the Eastern Conference, aims to extend 00:05:08.980 --> 00:05:11.639 its three -game win streak against the Seas, 00:05:11.879 --> 00:05:16.319 who won the last matchup 132 -106 on January 00:05:16.319 --> 00:05:20.899 18th. Jalen Brown led that victory with 41 points, 00:05:21.079 --> 00:05:24.759 while Derek White is averaging 17 .6 points this 00:05:24.759 --> 00:05:30.620 season. In top news, rest in peace Southwest 00:05:30.620 --> 00:05:34.779 Airlines Open seating. Assigned seating is now 00:05:34.779 --> 00:05:40.680 here as of January 27th. Okan Seating, a long 00:05:40.680 --> 00:05:43.379 -standing policy that allowed passengers to choose 00:05:43.379 --> 00:05:46.319 their seats based on boarding position, ended 00:05:46.319 --> 00:05:50.680 on January 26. The change has sparked mixed reactions 00:05:50.680 --> 00:05:54.399 among Southwest flyers. Some appreciate the peace 00:05:54.399 --> 00:05:56.879 of mind of knowing their seats, while others 00:05:56.879 --> 00:06:00.839 miss the unique aspect of open seating. But Southwest's 00:06:00.839 --> 00:06:04.000 new policy divides customers by fare class, with 00:06:04.000 --> 00:06:07.759 seat selection options varying accordingly. Passengers 00:06:07.759 --> 00:06:10.740 can choose their seats as early as booking, with 00:06:10.740 --> 00:06:13.180 certain members enjoying additional benefits. 00:06:15.579 --> 00:06:19.540 In business news, Amazon is closing all of its 00:06:19.540 --> 00:06:23.300 Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Physical stores in 00:06:23.300 --> 00:06:26.319 a shift to focus on its online same -day delivery 00:06:26.319 --> 00:06:30.290 service and new pig box retail stores. The e 00:06:30.290 --> 00:06:32.949 -commerce giant said Tuesday that some of its 00:06:32.949 --> 00:06:35.550 shuttered Amazon -branded brick and mortar stores 00:06:35.550 --> 00:06:38.910 would be converted into Whole Foods Market locations. 00:06:40.089 --> 00:06:42.670 Amazon stated its branded stores failed to deliver 00:06:42.670 --> 00:06:45.790 the right economic model and distinctive customer 00:06:45.790 --> 00:06:48.870 experience necessary for large -scale expansion. 00:06:49.870 --> 00:06:52.529 Currently, Amazon's same -day delivery service 00:06:52.529 --> 00:06:55.810 for groceries is available in more than 5 ,000 00:06:55.810 --> 00:06:58.850 United States cities and towns. with plans to 00:06:58.850 --> 00:07:03.370 expand in 2026. The company also plans to open 00:07:03.370 --> 00:07:06.449 over 100 new Whole Foods Market stores in the 00:07:06.449 --> 00:07:10.810 coming years. And crypto movement. Bitcoin is 00:07:10.810 --> 00:07:17.509 unchanged at $89 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 % to 00:07:17.509 --> 00:07:25.009 3 ,000. And XRP is down 1 % to $1 .90. Moving 00:07:25.009 --> 00:07:29.329 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:29.329 --> 00:07:32.230 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:32.230 --> 00:07:35.050 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:07:35.050 --> 00:07:39.370 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:39.370 --> 00:07:42.889 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:42.889 --> 00:07:46.310 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:46.310 --> 00:07:49.829 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:49.829 --> 00:07:53.170 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:53.170 --> 00:07:57.250 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates. 00:07:57.449 --> 00:08:01.449 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:01.810 --> 00:08:05.550 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:05.550 --> 00:08:10.069 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:10.329 --> 00:08:14.790 back to the show. Let's talk science. The tobacco 00:08:14.790 --> 00:08:17.750 industry has undergone a dramatic rebranding, 00:08:17.970 --> 00:08:20.829 turning a brutally addictive drug into something 00:08:20.829 --> 00:08:25.899 seemingly desirable. Evan Baer, a 42 -year -old 00:08:25.899 --> 00:08:28.899 tech entrepreneur in Austin, began using nicotine 00:08:28.899 --> 00:08:32.259 pouches as a productivity tool, quickly escalating 00:08:32.259 --> 00:08:36.240 his intake. These pouches, particularly popular 00:08:36.240 --> 00:08:39.500 brands like SIN, have surged in sales, projected 00:08:39.500 --> 00:08:45.220 to reach $19 .4 billion by 2030. While some endorse 00:08:45.220 --> 00:08:48.320 them for their stimulant buzz, experts warn of 00:08:48.320 --> 00:08:51.340 nicotine's significant risks. including addiction 00:08:51.340 --> 00:08:54.980 and potential health consequences. The recent 00:08:54.980 --> 00:08:57.940 rise in usage among young people poses concerns, 00:08:58.320 --> 00:09:00.639 as the marketing often targets a demographic 00:09:00.639 --> 00:09:06.960 previously distanced from nicotine. And in entertainment 00:09:06.960 --> 00:09:10.980 news, say goodbye to a major streaming service, 00:09:11.360 --> 00:09:14.460 as Hulu's Day says a standalone streaming service 00:09:14.460 --> 00:09:18.509 are officially ticking down. Disney, which owns 00:09:18.509 --> 00:09:21.330 Hulu, announced last year that the platform would 00:09:21.330 --> 00:09:25.429 be fully integrated into Disney Plus in 2026, 00:09:25.429 --> 00:09:28.750 but never confirmed an exact end date for the 00:09:28.750 --> 00:09:32.450 Hulu application. Nintendo announced on its website 00:09:32.450 --> 00:09:35.590 that the Hulu application is no longer available 00:09:35.590 --> 00:09:38.669 in the Nintendo Switches Shop, with support ending 00:09:38.669 --> 00:09:43.950 on February 5, 2026. This marks the first concrete 00:09:43.950 --> 00:09:46.830 date tied to Hulu's phase -out. while Disney 00:09:46.830 --> 00:09:49.710 has not confirmed if other devices will follow 00:09:49.710 --> 00:09:53.710 the same schedule. Hulu content will soon solely 00:09:53.710 --> 00:09:59.250 exist as a dedicated hub within Disney+. Well, 00:09:59.250 --> 00:10:02.190 alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the 00:10:02.190 --> 00:10:06.549 day. And today, our quote comes from the American 00:10:06.549 --> 00:10:10.250 astronaut and physicist, Sally Ride. And she 00:10:10.250 --> 00:10:13.690 said, The stars don't look bigger, but they do 00:10:13.690 --> 00:10:17.210 look brighter. reminding us that resilience and 00:10:17.210 --> 00:10:20.450 perseverance can illuminate our path, even in 00:10:20.450 --> 00:10:24.870 the vastness of space. And that's a wrap for 00:10:24.870 --> 00:10:27.850 this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:10:28.250 --> 00:10:31.830 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:10:31.830 --> 00:10:34.950 videos with local news and the weather reports. 00:10:36.289 --> 00:10:38.950 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:10:38.950 --> 00:10:42.049 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:42.049 --> 00:10:42.690 in Boston.