WEBVTT 00:00:01.640 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.120 --> 00:00:09.160 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.599 --> 00:00:14.199 and it's Monday, February 23rd. You'll be interested 00:00:14.199 --> 00:00:20.420 to know. 72 years ago, today, in 1954, health 00:00:20.420 --> 00:00:23.199 workers launched the first large -scale nationwide 00:00:23.199 --> 00:00:26.239 polio vaccination campaign, getting millions 00:00:26.239 --> 00:00:29.789 free doses of the polio vaccine. to protect children 00:00:29.789 --> 00:00:33.789 and communities. That milestone proved that coordinated 00:00:33.789 --> 00:00:36.590 public health effort could drastically reduce 00:00:36.590 --> 00:00:40.350 paralysis and save countless lives, establishing 00:00:40.350 --> 00:00:44.590 a model for future immunization programs. So 00:00:44.590 --> 00:00:48.869 now you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:48.869 --> 00:00:54.670 report. This morning, it's heavy snow and areas 00:00:54.670 --> 00:00:58.000 of blowing snow. and it feels like 16 degrees, 00:00:58.280 --> 00:01:02.700 with 27 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:01:02.700 --> 00:01:05.980 place at 526, and it will rise again tomorrow 00:01:05.980 --> 00:01:10.159 at 623. It looks like we're in for some blustery 00:01:10.159 --> 00:01:13.060 conditions today, with heavy snow and blowing 00:01:13.060 --> 00:01:16.560 snow, a high near 30, and a strong north wind 00:01:16.560 --> 00:01:19.799 gusting up to 60 miles per hour, so be careful 00:01:19.799 --> 00:01:24.379 out there. Tonight. Snow is likely before 1 a 00:01:24.379 --> 00:01:28.280 .m. with mostly cloudy skies, a low around 22, 00:01:28.620 --> 00:01:32.000 and a northwest wind gusting up to 38 miles per 00:01:32.000 --> 00:01:35.140 hour. For all you beach runners out there, the 00:01:35.140 --> 00:01:38.540 first low tide Friday will be at 7 Eastern, with 00:01:38.540 --> 00:01:42.459 a high tide at 1 Eastern. The nearshore buoy 00:01:42.459 --> 00:01:46.579 at Cape Cod Bay reads 33 degrees for the water 00:01:46.579 --> 00:01:53.159 temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. Tuesday 00:01:53.159 --> 00:01:56.500 will be mostly sunny, with a high near 32 and 00:01:56.500 --> 00:01:59.680 a west wind near 10 miles per hour, gusting to 00:01:59.680 --> 00:02:03.459 21. A slight chance of snow returns late Tuesday 00:02:03.459 --> 00:02:06.219 night into early Wednesday, with heists climbing 00:02:06.219 --> 00:02:09.759 to around 38 on Wednesday, and a chance of about 00:02:09.759 --> 00:02:12.639 one inch of new snow before changing to rain 00:02:12.639 --> 00:02:17.139 and snow. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast 00:02:17.139 --> 00:02:20.240 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:02:20.240 --> 00:02:24.319 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:24.639 --> 00:02:27.780 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:27.780 --> 00:02:31.840 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:31.840 --> 00:02:35.319 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:35.319 --> 00:02:39.379 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:39.379 --> 00:02:41.599 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:42.120 --> 00:02:46.180 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:46.180 --> 00:02:49.599 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings 00:02:49.599 --> 00:02:55.400 send you. In local news, the new commuter rail 00:02:55.400 --> 00:02:58.699 fare gates at South Station have faced issues 00:02:58.699 --> 00:03:03.240 just weeks after their opening. The MBTA introduced 00:03:03.240 --> 00:03:06.159 the gates late last year to curb fare evasion, 00:03:06.219 --> 00:03:08.620 but they have struggled with functionality in 00:03:08.620 --> 00:03:12.379 Boston's harsh winter conditions. After a severe 00:03:12.379 --> 00:03:15.039 winter storm in late January, the gates were 00:03:15.039 --> 00:03:18.259 shut down for over a week, reopening on February 00:03:18.259 --> 00:03:21.810 4th. Currently, some gates remain closed due 00:03:21.810 --> 00:03:24.789 to the impact of wind and snow, with alternatives 00:03:24.789 --> 00:03:28.069 being considered for protection. The gates cost 00:03:28.069 --> 00:03:32.469 about $1 .3 million to purchase and $2 million 00:03:32.469 --> 00:03:35.969 to install, but the Massachusetts Bay Transportation 00:03:35.969 --> 00:03:39.090 Authority remains optimistic about their long 00:03:39.090 --> 00:03:49.139 -term benefits. Now on to sports. Team USA has 00:03:49.139 --> 00:03:52.240 rewritten history with a logic -defying gold 00:03:52.240 --> 00:03:55.159 medal victory over Canada on Sunday in Milan. 00:03:56.319 --> 00:03:59.159 This triumph marks the end of a 46 -year wait 00:03:59.159 --> 00:04:02.580 for American men's hockey gold. The thrilling 00:04:02.580 --> 00:04:05.400 match concluded with a 2 -to -1 overtime win, 00:04:05.759 --> 00:04:09.180 showcasing a team built to win, not just compete. 00:04:10.400 --> 00:04:12.939 Jack Hughes scored the game -winning goal, while 00:04:12.939 --> 00:04:15.919 Conor Helgwick delivered an outstanding goaltending 00:04:15.919 --> 00:04:18.639 performance. making key saves throughout the 00:04:18.639 --> 00:04:22.800 game. As Charlie McEvoy expressed, we did it, 00:04:23.139 --> 00:04:26.040 marking a proud moment in American hockey history. 00:04:27.579 --> 00:04:31.220 In local sports, Peyton Pritchard dazzled with 00:04:31.220 --> 00:04:34.560 a step -back three -pointer, scoring 30 points, 00:04:34.779 --> 00:04:37.379 and adding eight assists as the Seas beat the 00:04:37.379 --> 00:04:42.040 Lakers 111 -89 in Los Angeles on Sunday night. 00:04:43.000 --> 00:04:46.300 Jalen Brown also shined, contributing 32 points, 00:04:46.319 --> 00:04:49.540 eight rebounds, and seven assists, helping the 00:04:49.540 --> 00:04:52.079 Celtics secure their third straight win and eighth 00:04:52.079 --> 00:04:55.639 out of nine games. With this victory, the Celtics 00:04:55.639 --> 00:04:58.800 completed a season -series sweep over their historic 00:04:58.800 --> 00:05:01.939 rivals, while Los Angeles struggled, recording 00:05:01.939 --> 00:05:04.459 its second lowest point total of the season. 00:05:05.560 --> 00:05:08.339 Next, the Celtics will face the Suns in Phoenix 00:05:08.339 --> 00:05:15.310 on Tuesday. In top news, AARP is sending a strong 00:05:15.310 --> 00:05:18.610 message about significant changes to Social Security 00:05:18.610 --> 00:05:24.490 in 2026. In January 2026, a cost of living adjustment, 00:05:24.709 --> 00:05:27.870 or COLA, will increase monthly paychecks by 2 00:05:27.870 --> 00:05:33.069 .8 % for nearly 71 million beneficiaries. This 00:05:33.069 --> 00:05:36.490 adjustment translates to approximately $56 more 00:05:36.490 --> 00:05:39.509 per month for the average retiree. although higher 00:05:39.509 --> 00:05:42.470 Medicare Part B premiums may offset some of that 00:05:42.470 --> 00:05:45.670 increase. Additionally, the earnings limit for 00:05:45.670 --> 00:05:48.810 individuals claiming Social Security before full 00:05:48.810 --> 00:05:51.670 retirement age is rising, allowing them to earn 00:05:51.670 --> 00:05:55.569 more before benefits are withheld. These updates 00:05:55.569 --> 00:05:58.329 aim to enhance financial planning for retirees 00:05:58.329 --> 00:06:03.889 and ensure long -term program stability. In business 00:06:03.889 --> 00:06:07.750 news... NVIDIA's earnings and the Supreme Court's 00:06:07.750 --> 00:06:10.509 decision on tariffs are this week's focal points. 00:06:11.529 --> 00:06:14.129 The ruling, which struck down President Trump's 00:06:14.129 --> 00:06:17.490 tariff regime, saw all three major indexes close 00:06:17.490 --> 00:06:22.410 higher on Friday. The S &P 500 rallied, while 00:06:22.410 --> 00:06:26.089 the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0 .5%, 00:06:26.089 --> 00:06:31.029 and the Nasdaq Composite picked up 0 .9%. Oil 00:06:31.029 --> 00:06:34.689 prices ended the week up roughly 5 .5 % amid 00:06:34.689 --> 00:06:37.810 rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. 00:06:38.769 --> 00:06:40.910 This week, investors will watch for the producer 00:06:40.910 --> 00:06:44.310 price index and NVIDIA's fourth quarter results, 00:06:44.829 --> 00:06:47.490 which could signal shifts in the artificial intelligence 00:06:47.490 --> 00:06:52.529 market. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 3 00:06:52.529 --> 00:06:57.839 % over the weekend to $65 ,000. Ethereum is down 00:06:57.839 --> 00:07:03.439 4 % to just under $1 ,900. And XRP is down 4 00:07:03.439 --> 00:07:09.939 % to $1 .35. Moving on to a more local vibe. 00:07:10.939 --> 00:07:13.540 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:07:14.160 --> 00:07:16.600 we are working with a national Pilates studio 00:07:16.600 --> 00:07:20.060 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:07:21.060 --> 00:07:23.800 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:07:23.800 --> 00:07:27.329 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:27.329 --> 00:07:30.610 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:30.610 --> 00:07:34.769 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:07:34.769 --> 00:07:38.610 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:07:38.610 --> 00:07:42.250 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:07:42.250 --> 00:07:45.990 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:07:46.290 --> 00:07:49.910 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them Sunny 00:07:49.910 --> 00:07:54.069 Morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:07:54.920 --> 00:07:58.620 Let's talk tech. Google recently revealed how 00:07:58.620 --> 00:08:01.500 hackers are turning artificial intelligence into 00:08:01.500 --> 00:08:05.120 a super weapon. While artificial intelligence 00:08:05.120 --> 00:08:07.899 programs can enhance productivity, malicious 00:08:07.899 --> 00:08:11.180 actors are using them to steal sensitive information, 00:08:11.680 --> 00:08:15.199 including passwords and bank details. The Google 00:08:15.199 --> 00:08:17.939 Threat Intelligence Group published a blog post 00:08:17.939 --> 00:08:21.120 -detailing these abuses, highlighting that artificial 00:08:21.120 --> 00:08:23.860 intelligence is being exploited for intellectual 00:08:23.860 --> 00:08:27.009 property theft. and creating new types of malware. 00:08:27.990 --> 00:08:30.490 Hackers can quickly identify potential victims 00:08:30.490 --> 00:08:33.629 and generate convincing phishing messages, making 00:08:33.629 --> 00:08:36.970 their attacks more effective. This alarming trend 00:08:36.970 --> 00:08:39.649 raises significant concerns about the future 00:08:39.649 --> 00:08:45.470 of cybersecurity. And in entertainment news, 00:08:46.730 --> 00:08:49.409 the Scrooge revival is garnering mixed reactions. 00:08:49.629 --> 00:08:52.389 as millennials witness their cherished cultural 00:08:52.389 --> 00:08:56.610 staples morph into cringe. The sitcom, which 00:08:56.610 --> 00:09:01.330 aired on NBC from 2001 to 2008 and continued 00:09:01.330 --> 00:09:06.529 on ABC until 2010, is quintessentially millennial. 00:09:07.470 --> 00:09:10.090 While the revival attempts to rekindle nostalgia, 00:09:10.549 --> 00:09:14.309 it feels off against today's standards. Under 00:09:14.309 --> 00:09:17.690 showrunner Asim Batra, new characters are introduced. 00:09:17.870 --> 00:09:20.509 yet they fail to match the charm of the original 00:09:20.509 --> 00:09:24.169 cast. Despite advancements in the medical sitcom 00:09:24.169 --> 00:09:28.669 genre, scrumps remain stagnant. The revival premieres 00:09:28.669 --> 00:09:32.909 on February 25th at 8 p .m. Eastern Time on ABC, 00:09:33.370 --> 00:09:36.129 with episodes streaming on Hulu the following 00:09:36.129 --> 00:09:40.809 day. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the 00:09:40.809 --> 00:09:44.470 quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:09:44.470 --> 00:09:47.309 from the American journalist and author, Hunter 00:09:47.309 --> 00:09:51.950 S. Thompson. And he said, freedom is something 00:09:51.950 --> 00:09:56.509 that dies unless it is used. And that's a wrap 00:09:56.509 --> 00:09:59.730 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:10:00.169 --> 00:10:03.710 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:10:03.710 --> 00:10:06.870 videos with local news and the weather reports. 00:10:08.190 --> 00:10:10.830 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:10:10.830 --> 00:10:13.929 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:13.929 --> 00:10:14.509 in Boston.