Friday February 13, 2026

In today's episode, we cover Massachusetts' innovative move to reduce housing costs by potentially eliminating the two-staircase requirement in midrise apartments, which could unlock up to 130,000 new units. Governor Maura Healey's initiative aims to utilize nearly 5,000 parcels near public transit. In sports, Red Sox's Triston Casas faces pressure at spring training amid new competition for first base and designated hitter roles. His recent red ski mask appearance drew mixed reactions from fans. Olympic medals are under scrutiny for defects, with several athletes reporting broken or dented awards. The organizing committee is addressing these issues while the medals' value hits a century high due to rising precious metal prices. In tech news, Amazon's Ring ends its partnership with Flock Safety following priv ...