Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, February 12th. You'll be interested
to know. 102 years ago, today, in 1924, George
Dershwin unveiled his Rhapsody in Blue in a landmark
concert blending classical technique with jazz
rhythms, thrilling a cosmopolitan audience. The
premiere signaled a major American musical achievement,
legitimizing jazz within concert halls and inspiring
composers and audiences toward fresh national
artistic identity. So now you know. And now it's
time for the weather report. This morning it's
mostly cloudy and it feels like 14 degrees with
9 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 512, and it will rise again tomorrow at 639.
It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day
with a high near 34 and a gentle northwest wind
around 10 miles per hour, gusting up to 21. Tonight,
expect mostly clear skies with a low around 17
and light winds. For all you beach runners out
there, The first high tide Thursday will be just
before 7, with a low tide just after 1 .30. The
nearshore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 32 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather, Friday will be sunny with a high near
35 and a west breeze around 7 miles per hour,
then a slight chance of snow overnight with lows
near 21. Saturday and Sunday stay mostly sunny
with highs in the mid to upper 30s and light
west to northwest winds. But Sunday night brings
a slight chance of snow after 11 p .m. with lows
near 24. 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. Greek restaurant and luxury shops will
replace Neiman Marcus at Copley Place. Just as
Saks Global announced the closure of Massachusetts,
only Neiman Marcus. Amid bankruptcy proceedings,
Copley Place quickly revealed its plans for a
multi -level space. This exciting development
will feature Casa Tua Cucina, a Miami -based
Italian marketplace, and Testatorio Milas, a
Greek seafood restaurant. Additional luxury boutiques,
including Dolce & Gabbana, will join expansions
of F .E .N .D .I. and Tourneau. Construction
is set to begin later this year, with phased
openings planned for 2028. Mark Silvestri, president
of development at Simon, emphasized that Cochley
Place remains Boston's most exclusive luxury
destination. Now onto sports. American speed
skater Jordan Stolls won his first gold medal
in a weird way, setting an Olympic record in
the 1 ,000 meters with a time of 106 .28 seconds,
beating Dutch rival Jenning de Boe by a fraction
of a second. However, Stolls had to wait 15 minutes
for another skater, Jo Puenemars, to race again
after being cut off in a previous heat. When
Whenemores finished in fifth place, Stolls celebrated
by skating a lap with a flag overhead, joined
by Snoop Dogg and Eric Haydn. Stolls aims to
win three more races, feeling less pressure now
that he has one gold medal. In local sports,
Peyton Pritchard scored 26 points as the Seas
rolled past the Bulls 124 -105 on Wednesday night.
Jalen Brown added 24 points, helping the Celtics
win six of their last seven games. Boston led
by 28 at halftime, taking advantage of a shorthanded
Chicago squad, with a lead peaking at 33 in the
second half. Nicola Vucevic recorded 19 points
and 11 rebounds for the Celtics, while Rob Dillingham
led Chicago with 16 points and seven assists.
In top news... Drug cartels are shifting their
money laundering to cryptocurrency, leaving law
enforcement struggling to keep pace. A vast ecosystem,
supported by the gig economy, has emerged to
clean this cash. David Skowice operated his illicit
business out of Victory Park in Murrieta, California,
converting cash into cryptocurrency through more
than 4 ,000 transactions. Arrested in June 2023,
Scoti's case highlights the evolving landscape
of money laundering, where participants range
from gig workers to brokers for organized crime.
Experts warn that without proper oversight, these
operations may slip beyond government control.
The future of money laundering is increasingly
digital and decentralized. In business news,
the Dutch have quietly adopted a four -day workweek.
raising questions about its sustainability. Gavin
Arm, co -founder of Positivity Branding, emphasizes
the importance of family time, stating, your
kids are only young once. His company switched
to a four -day week seven years ago, maintaining
a 32 -hour work schedule without salary cuts.
Farm's colleague, Bert DeWitt, believes in working
smarter, not harder, despite skepticism from
some staff. The Netherlands boasts high productivity
with fewer hours, but challenges remain as the
workforce ages. Experts caution that expanding
labor supply is crucial for maintaining quality
of life. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down
2 % to $67 ,000. Ethereum is down 2 .5 % to just
under $2 ,000. And XRP is down 2%. to $1 .38.
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. Elon Musk
addressed the recent departures of ex -AI staff
members on February 11th, 2026, stating the company
was reorganized to improve the speed of execution.
This week, two co -founding members announced
their resignations, with Tony Wu stating it was,
time for my next chapter, while Jimmy Ba confirmed
it was his last day. These exits leave half of
the founding team still at XAI, following Greg
Yang's step back due to health issues. Several
technical staff members also announced departures,
with one former employee citing crazy working
hours and a lack of growth potential. Another
former member expressed his desire to start something
new. And in entertainment news, Guy Purse, Jared
Harris, and Merab Ninnyads will star in Anthony
McCartan's The Price of Peace. This political
thriller is set during the pivotal 1945 Potsdam
Conference. The film chronicles the historic
meeting between President Harry S. Truman, Prime
Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet leader
Joseph Stalin as they negotiated the future of
post -war Europe. Principal photography is scheduled
to begin in London and Potsdam during summer
2026, with delivery anticipated in 2027. McCartan,
known for his work on Darkest Hour and Bohemian
Rhapsody, stated, this is not a biopic, but rather
a political thriller where the stakes are frankly
enormous. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American composer and conductor, Leonard
Bernstein. And he said, transcending boundaries,
and uniting diverse cultures. 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.