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Boston Weather, Celtics, Nvidia Surge, NASA Mars, Tyler Perry AI · Sunny Mornings Boston

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  Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
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  I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Friday, February 23rd.
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  Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather outlook, then we'll jump into
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  some local news, sports, and a few interesting happenings in business and tech.
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  At first, you'll be interested to know, 202 years ago, today, in 1822, and after establishing
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  the city of Boston was passed, making Boston the first town to become a proper city in
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  Massachusetts.
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  Yay, bean town!
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  Checking out the weather in the Boston area.
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  This morning we got light rain and it feels like 33 degrees, with 6 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 5.25 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.28 a.m.
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  It looks like we're in for a rainy day with a high near 44 and wind of 5 to 7 mile per
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  hour.
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  Chance of precipitation is 80 percent and new rain amounts between a tenth and quarter
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  of an inch.
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  Tonight, a chance of rain mainly before 1 a.m. and mostly cloudy with a low around 29.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Friday will be at 10.43 a.m. with
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  a low tide at 5 p.m.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 39 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a mostly sunny Saturday with highs near 35 and
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  brisk northwest wind.
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  Tonight will be clear and colder, around 15 degrees.
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  Sunday warms up to 39 under sunny skies, shifting to a cloudy night near 29.
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  Monday features partly sunny weather with a milder high of 51 degrees.
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  Bonjour food enthusiasts!
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  Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
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  for culinary delights.
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  Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
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  So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
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  Any morning sends you.
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  In local news, at Buxton School in Massachusetts, a unique policy bans smartphones and replaces
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  them with basic dumb phones.
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  This decision, made two years ago, aims to minimize classroom disruptions and improve
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  student engagement.
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  Teachers noticed that smartphones were detracting from learning and social interactions.
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  Schools initially resisted but gradually saw the benefits, like enhanced communication
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  during meals.
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  The school maintains internet access, ensuring connectivity.
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  Nationwide, over 75% of US schools restrict non-academic phone use, reflecting a growing
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  trend to limit digital distractions in education.
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  Education's approach represents a blend of traditional and modern educational methods.
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  Now onto sports.
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  Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic achieved a remarkable feat, recording a triple-double
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  against every NBA team except his own.
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  This accomplishment places him in an elite group, with LeBron James and Russell Westbrook,
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  who have triple-doubles against every team, including their own.
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  Jokic's latest performance against the Washington Wizards, featuring 14 points, 16 rebounds,
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  and 12 assists, solidified this record.
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  While Jokic could technically join James and Westbrook by leaving Denver, such a move isn't
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  anticipated.
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  His consistent ability to make history is a testament to his extraordinary talent and
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  impact on the game.
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  In the NBA last night, the Celtics on the road beat the Bulls 129-112.
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  The C's showcased their depth in a commanding win.
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  Derek White led the charge with a game-high 28 points, excelling in both offense and defense.
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  His performance was complemented by Jason Tatum and Jalen Brown, who scored 25 and 21
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  points respectively.
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  The Celtics' efficient offense was too much for the Bulls, despite a strong 39-point second
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  quarter from Chicago.
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  This win, Boston's seventh in a row, highlights their balanced and potent roster with contributions
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  across the board.
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  The team now looks forward to their next challenge against the New York Knicks at Madison Square
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  Garden on Saturday.
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  In national hockey last night, the Bruins on the road again, lost in overtime to the
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  Flames 3-2.
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  In top news, let's talk about something health-related.
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  Zone 2 workouts, a low-intensity training favored by elite athletes, are gaining popularity.
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  These exercises, done at a level where you can talk but with slight effort, enhance mitochondrial
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  efficiency, crucial for energy production and health.
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  This method, highlighted in recent books and podcasts, aligns with our evolutionary history
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  of prolonged, moderate activity.
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  Zone 2 training, which can range from a relaxed jog to an easy bike ride, doesn't just improve
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  athletic performance but also offers significant health benefits.
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  It's part of a balanced fitness routine that should include diverse workouts, like strength
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  and high-intensity training.
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  The method is effective for fat burning and has potential implications for longevity and
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  preventing diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular issues.
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  In business news, Nvidia, a leading artificial intelligence chip manufacturer, forecast a
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  remarkable three-fold surge in its quarterly revenue, far exceeding market expectations.
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  This surge, driving Nvidia's shares up 10%, is fueled by strong demand for its data center
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  chips and GPUs.
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  The company's AI chips are increasingly sought after, with major clients like Microsoft.
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  Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, Nvidia's growth highlights the significant
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  corporate investment in AI technology.
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  The company's market capitalization soared by over $129 billion, benefiting the entire
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  AI hardware sector.
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  Nvidia anticipates a first-quarter revenue growth of 233%, surpassing Wall Street's
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  expectations.
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  The company's largest revenue segment, the data center, grew by 409% to $18.4 billion.
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  Despite supply chain challenges, Nvidia continues to see robust demand, with expectations of
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  further growth as supply constraints ease.
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  This performance solidifies Nvidia's position as a central player in the AI industry.
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  Now in crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently at $51,000, Ethereum is $2,900, and Solana
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  is $101.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe.
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  In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
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  to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
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  Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
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  Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
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  and elevating mental well-being.
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  Scientific research affirms its benefits.
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  So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
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  With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
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  tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by.
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  And now, back to the show.
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  Let's talk science.
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  NASA is launching an extraordinary opportunity for citizen volunteers, a year-long mission
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  in a simulated Mars habitat.
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  This mission, set to begin in spring 2025, aims to prepare for real Martian exploration.
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  Participants will reside in Mars Dune Alpha, a 1,700 square foot, 3D printed habitat at
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  Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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  The experience will mimic a Mars surface mission, complete with resource limitations, equipment
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  failures, and communication delays.
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  Volunteers will engage in activities like simulated spacewalks, robotic operations,
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  and habitat maintenance.
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  This must be healthy, non-smoking U.S. citizens or permanent residents, age 30 to 55, proficient
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  in English, with a STEM master's degree or equivalent experience.
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  Compensation details are provided with the application, which has a deadline on April
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  2.
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  This mission is a pivotal step in NASA's journey towards the first human journey to
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  Mars.
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  And in entertainment news, Tyler Perry has paused his $800 million studio expansion in
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  Atlanta, attributing his decision to concerns over the rapid advancements in artificial
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  intelligence, particularly open AIs, text to video tools, Sora.
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  In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Perry emphasized the need for regulatory measures
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  to manage AIs impact on the industry.
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  While he acknowledges AIs potential benefits, as seen in his use of the technology in two
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  upcoming films, he expresses worry about the job losses it could cause across various sectors
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  in the filmmaking industry, from actors to technical crews.
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  Perry hopes for a balance where technological advancements and human labor could exist,
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  underlining the need for compassion and consideration for those who have built their careers in
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  the industry.
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  This decision comes amidst Perry's expanding collaboration with Netflix, highlighting his
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  cautious approach towards AIs growing influence in Hollywood.
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  Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today, in honor of the impending weekend, our quote looks towards tomorrow.
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  Happiness is not having to set the alarm for the next day.