Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, February 23rd. You'll be interested
to know. 72 years ago, today, in 1954, health
workers launched the first large -scale nationwide
polio vaccination campaign, getting millions
free doses of the polio vaccine. to protect children
and communities. That milestone proved that coordinated
public health effort could drastically reduce
paralysis and save countless lives, establishing
a model for future immunization programs. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's heavy snow and areas
of blowing snow. and it feels like 16 degrees,
with 27 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 526, and it will rise again tomorrow
at 623. It looks like we're in for some blustery
conditions today, with heavy snow and blowing
snow, a high near 30, and a strong north wind
gusting up to 60 miles per hour, so be careful
out there. Tonight. Snow is likely before 1 a
.m. with mostly cloudy skies, a low around 22,
and a northwest wind gusting up to 38 miles per
hour. For all you beach runners out there, the
first low tide Friday will be at 7 Eastern, with
a high tide at 1 Eastern. The nearshore buoy
at Cape Cod Bay reads 33 degrees for the water
temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. Tuesday
will be mostly sunny, with a high near 32 and
a west wind near 10 miles per hour, gusting to
21. A slight chance of snow returns late Tuesday
night into early Wednesday, with heists climbing
to around 38 on Wednesday, and a chance of about
one inch of new snow before changing to rain
and snow. 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, the new commuter rail
fare gates at South Station have faced issues
just weeks after their opening. The MBTA introduced
the gates late last year to curb fare evasion,
but they have struggled with functionality in
Boston's harsh winter conditions. After a severe
winter storm in late January, the gates were
shut down for over a week, reopening on February
4th. Currently, some gates remain closed due
to the impact of wind and snow, with alternatives
being considered for protection. The gates cost
about $1 .3 million to purchase and $2 million
to install, but the Massachusetts Bay Transportation
Authority remains optimistic about their long
-term benefits. Now on to sports. Team USA has
rewritten history with a logic -defying gold
medal victory over Canada on Sunday in Milan.
This triumph marks the end of a 46 -year wait
for American men's hockey gold. The thrilling
match concluded with a 2 -to -1 overtime win,
showcasing a team built to win, not just compete.
Jack Hughes scored the game -winning goal, while
Conor Helgwick delivered an outstanding goaltending
performance. making key saves throughout the
game. As Charlie McEvoy expressed, we did it,
marking a proud moment in American hockey history.
In local sports, Peyton Pritchard dazzled with
a step -back three -pointer, scoring 30 points,
and adding eight assists as the Seas beat the
Lakers 111 -89 in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
Jalen Brown also shined, contributing 32 points,
eight rebounds, and seven assists, helping the
Celtics secure their third straight win and eighth
out of nine games. With this victory, the Celtics
completed a season -series sweep over their historic
rivals, while Los Angeles struggled, recording
its second lowest point total of the season.
Next, the Celtics will face the Suns in Phoenix
on Tuesday. In top news, AARP is sending a strong
message about significant changes to Social Security
in 2026. In January 2026, a cost of living adjustment,
or COLA, will increase monthly paychecks by 2
.8 % for nearly 71 million beneficiaries. This
adjustment translates to approximately $56 more
per month for the average retiree. although higher
Medicare Part B premiums may offset some of that
increase. Additionally, the earnings limit for
individuals claiming Social Security before full
retirement age is rising, allowing them to earn
more before benefits are withheld. These updates
aim to enhance financial planning for retirees
and ensure long -term program stability. In business
news... NVIDIA's earnings and the Supreme Court's
decision on tariffs are this week's focal points.
The ruling, which struck down President Trump's
tariff regime, saw all three major indexes close
higher on Friday. The S &P 500 rallied, while
the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0 .5%,
and the Nasdaq Composite picked up 0 .9%. Oil
prices ended the week up roughly 5 .5 % amid
rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
This week, investors will watch for the producer
price index and NVIDIA's fourth quarter results,
which could signal shifts in the artificial intelligence
market. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 3
% over the weekend to $65 ,000. Ethereum is down
4 % to just under $1 ,900. And XRP is down 4
% to $1 .35. 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. Google recently revealed how
hackers are turning artificial intelligence into
a super weapon. While artificial intelligence
programs can enhance productivity, malicious
actors are using them to steal sensitive information,
including passwords and bank details. The Google
Threat Intelligence Group published a blog post
-detailing these abuses, highlighting that artificial
intelligence is being exploited for intellectual
property theft. and creating new types of malware.
Hackers can quickly identify potential victims
and generate convincing phishing messages, making
their attacks more effective. This alarming trend
raises significant concerns about the future
of cybersecurity. And in entertainment news,
the Scrooge revival is garnering mixed reactions.
as millennials witness their cherished cultural
staples morph into cringe. The sitcom, which
aired on NBC from 2001 to 2008 and continued
on ABC until 2010, is quintessentially millennial.
While the revival attempts to rekindle nostalgia,
it feels off against today's standards. Under
showrunner Asim Batra, new characters are introduced.
yet they fail to match the charm of the original
cast. Despite advancements in the medical sitcom
genre, scrumps remain stagnant. The revival premieres
on February 25th at 8 p .m. Eastern Time on ABC,
with episodes streaming on Hulu the following
day. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American journalist and author, Hunter
S. Thompson. And he said, freedom is something
that dies unless it is used. 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.