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Friday February 27, 2026
In this episode, we dive into the aftermath of a historic blizzard in Boston that left over 300,000 Massachusetts homes and businesses without power. The storm has sparked a debate on whether more power lines should be buried underground to enhance system resilience. MIT's Christopher Knittel provides insights into the costs and benefits of such a move.
On the sports front, the Boston Bruins, affectionately known as the Beez, celebrated a triumphant return from the Olympic break by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2. Viktor Arvidsson's standout performance, along with goals from Morgan Geekie and Sean Kuraly, secured the win.
In national news, mortgage rates have dipped below 6% for the first time in over three years, potentially boosting the spring home-buying market. Meanwhi ...