Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, February 16th. You'll be interested
to know. Today is President's Day. This holiday
honors the leadership and legacy of America's
presidents and encourages reflection on civic
duty, national unity, and civic learning. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's cloudy and it feels
like 29 degrees with 2 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 517 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 634. It looks like we're in
for a partly sunny day with a high near 37 and
a light northeast breeze tonight. Expect mostly
cloudy skies with a low around 25 and very light
winds. For all you beach runners out there, the
first high tide Monday will be at 1015 with a
low tide at 445. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod
Bay reads zero degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Tuesday is partly
sunny with a high near 41 and a light southwest
breeze of 2 to 6 miles per hour, then becomes
partly cloudy overnight with a low around 30.
Wednesday brings rain likely after 10 a .m. with
a high near 40, and northeast winds around 6
miles per hour Wednesday night as precipitation
changes to rain and snow with a low near 31.
Bonjour, food enthusiast! 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
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day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, Massachusetts has once again earned top
marks for education, ranking as the most educated
state in the nation according to a recent Wallothub
analysis. The state claimed the number one spot
among all 50 states, thanks to exceptional levels
of higher education attainment and strong public
school performance. More than 47 % of adults
aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree, while
nearly 22 % have earned a graduate or professional
degree, both ranking first nationally. Vermont
and Maryland followed in second and third place,
while Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Virginia
ranked last. Now on to sports. The United States
beat Germany 5 -1, securing the number two seed
in the Olympic Men's Hockey Tournament, while
likely facing Sweden in the quarterfinals. Matthew
Kachuck emphasized the team's goal was simply
to win their group, not focus on seeding. Captain
Austin Matthews scored two goals, while Conor
Helbig made 23 saves, solidifying his status
as the starting goalie. The tournament has seen
surprising results. including Slovakia finishing
first in Group B, which could lead to exciting
match -ups. Qualification games are set for Tuesday,
with quarterfinals on Wednesday leading to medal
games over the weekend. In local sports The Celtics
are buzzing with excitement after Jason Tatum's
recent announcement, which has fans speculating
about his return. For the first time since 2019,
Tatum missed the all -star game but stole the
spotlight with the reveal of a five -part docu
-series titled The Quiet Work. This comes on
the heels of Tatum practicing with the main Celtics,
indicating he's checking off final boxes before
returning to play. While no official return date
is set, the timing of the docu -series aligns
perfectly with upcoming games, particularly the
March 1 matchup against the Sixers on NBC. In
top news, farmers are aging and their children
are uninterested in taking over the family business.
Rising costs and wheat prices are pushing more
farms to the brink, complicating the search for
successors. In Marshall, Illinois, Don Ginnip,
a fifth -generation farmer, is facing this challenge
head on. At 74 years old, he manages 1 ,000 acres
and 40 cattle, but health issues weigh heavily
on him. His children chose corporate careers,
leaving him disappointed. National Farmers Union
President Rob Lehrer states, family agriculture
is in crisis. In 2025, 315 farms filed for bankruptcy,
a 46 % increase from the previous year. In business
news, Chipotle, the Newport Beach -based Mexican
chain, saw its same -store sales decline in 2025
for the first time since going public in 2006.
Chief Executive Scott Vodright noted that consumers
are focusing on value and quality, pulling back
on restaurant spending in an uncertain economy.
Chipotle opened 334 new locations last year,
totaling roughly 4 ,000. Its net income was $1
,500 ,000 ,000 in 2025, virtually flat from the
previous year. Chipotle shares have fallen over
37 % in the past year, but analysts believe the
brand remains appealing for high -quality meals
at competitive prices. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is up 3 % over the weekend to about $68 ,000.
Ethereum is up 1 % to about $2 ,000. And XRP
is up 7 % to $1 .46. 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. Chicago, Illinois has effectively
banned delivery robots following strong community
opposition. Residents expressed concerns over
safety and accessibility, leading alderman Daniel
Aspada to halt expansion efforts in his ward.
During a recent community meeting, nearly 83
% of responses indicated strong disagreement
with allowing robots to operate beyond Wicker
Park. Lasbada noted, there is no appetite for
expansion. Despite the pushback, a representative
from Cerv Robotics described the robots as a
convenient option for short deliveries. In contrast,
many residents prefer using their own legs for
last mile solutions. And in entertainment news...
In a stunning turn of events, Irish filmmaker
Rueri Robinson shared an AI -generated video
featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt engaged in
a fistfight on a Los Angeles overpass, which
has taken social media by storm, garnering more
than 1 .4 million views to date. SAG -AFTRA and
the Motion Picture Association condemned the
Chinese company ByteDance for copyright infringement.
Related to its new AI service, Sedence 2 .0.
Screenwriter Rhett Reese expressed his concern,
stating, it is likely over for us, reflecting
the growing fears regarding AI's impact on Hollywood.
The union emphasized the unauthorized use of
members' voices and likenesses as unacceptable,
undermining their ability to earn a livelihood.
Well, all righty, folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, Our quote comes from the
American educator and author, Booker T. Washington,
and he said, And that's a wrap for this morning.
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local news and the weather reports. Had an amazing
day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.