U.K. agency issues warning over Ozempic, other GLP-1 drugs for potential vision loss

How to Play Harmonica - Streets of Minneapolis by Bruce Springsteen

This blog post offers a free harmonica lesson on Bruce Springsteen's protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis', providing harmonica tabs and a video tutorial for the song's solo.

How Much Should You Tip for a Drink at a Bar in the Bay Area?

This article from KQED explores the evolving tipping culture in the Bay Area, particularly for drinks at bars. It discusses the shift from a per-drink tip to a percentage-based tip, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tipping rates, and the historical and economic context of tipping in the service industry.

Allbirds Closes Last SF Store

Allbirds, the tech-favorite shoe company known for its woolen slip-ons, has closed its last brick-and-mortar location in San Francisco, marking a significant retreat from physical retail. This closure follows the shutdown of its flagship store in Jackson Square last year. The company, which went public in 2021, has struggled with financial losses, reporting a net loss of $20.3 million in the last quarter of 2024. Despite initial popularity among tech elites and celebrities, Allbirds has faced challenges in expanding its product line and maintaining profitability.

5 Minute Harmonica Workout | 28-Day Challenge

28 day challenge that helped me

5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Playing Harmonica

This blog post provides valuable insights for beginner harmonica players, emphasizing the importance of breath control, understanding tablature, listening to the music, recognizing your role in a band, and overcoming perfectionism.

Harmonica At The Helm, A Joyful Jazz Quartet Pulls Into The MAC

Some harmonica news

78-Year-Old Eats Gumbo at This Restaurant Every Day. When He Didn’t Show, the Chef Saved His Life

When 78-year-old Charlie Hicks, a regular at Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida, didn't show up for his usual meal, Chef Donell Stallworth went to check on him and found Hicks had fallen and couldn't move. Stallworth called 911, and Hicks was hospitalized for two months. The restaurant's staff and management have since rallied around Hicks, offering him free gumbo for life and helping him find nearby housing.

Uber Driver Stayed With His Passenger in the ER

This news article recounts how Uber driver Beni Lukumu stayed with his passenger Joey Romano in the ER after a skateboarding accident, forming a lasting friendship. Romano, who had no family nearby, was in excruciating pain and Lukumu, who had experienced being far from loved ones, stayed with him for hours. Their story highlights the power of human connection and simple acts of compassion.

Venezuela receives $300 million from its first US oil sale

Venezuela has received $300 million from the first US sale of Venezuelan crude oil, following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the United States earlier in January. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez plans to use the funds to stabilize the country's currency, the bolivar, and protect the income and purchasing power of workers. The US announced last week that it had completed a $500 million sale of Venezuelan crude oil, with Venezuelan crude reportedly being offered at a discount to traders compared to similar oil from other countries.

Netflix Is Removing 10 Major Series in February, Including HBO’s ‘Warrior’

Netflix US is set to remove 10 popular series across January and February 2026 as licensing agreements expire. The titles leaving include shows from NBC, Fox, and HBO, like “Prison Break,” “Warrior,” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” These dates apply to the US catalog.