Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

The United States is deeply committed to honoring military personnel who have sacrificed their lives for the country. This dedication is expressed through annual memorial events and ceremonies that keep the memories of fallen heroes alive, offering comfort to their families and reminding the nation of their sacrifice. One powerful example is an Army veteran…

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that courts do not have to re-examine the VA’s use of the “benefit-of-the-doubt” rule in disability claims, which favors veterans when evidence is evenly balanced. Veterans Joshua Bufkin and Norman Thornton had their claims denied despite close evidence. The Court said appeals courts should only check for clear errors in…

Have you ever considered the background of the everyday kitchen items we use? Today, let’s travel back in time to learn more about the fascinating history of one such essential device: the mixer.

Former President Donald Trump has denounced a vandalism incident at his Trump Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, calling it “disgraceful” and demanding those responsible be “treated harshly.” The March 8 attack left red paint splashed across the clubhouse and damage to the greens. Police arrived around 4:40 AM and arrested Kieran Robson, 33, who was…

Since taking on this powerful role for the second time after Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, Melania Trump, the First Lady of the United States, has continued to attract media attention. The public has been particularly curioused about one of the many mysteries surrounding Melania: Does she have a best friend with whom she…

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has announced a new initiative aimed at releasing previously restricted information about several high-profile cases, a move intended to improve public trust and increase transparency within the agency. In a recent statement posted to social media, Bongino said the FBI has already begun sharing documents and evidence with members of…

Recent research highlights the growing importance of gut microbiota in health, influencing everything from mental health to autoimmune diseases. A new study published in The Journal of Immunology found a link between the mother’s gut microbiota and the risk of autism in offspring, suggesting it has more influence than the child’s own microbiota. John Lukens,…

The Love Wins singer admitted she had ‘had enough’ when she worried her fourth pregnancy after having son Isaiah, now five, was also not going to go to term and she was left feeling ‘guilty’ over her frustrations with her faith. ‘I had an honest conversation with God, and I told him how I felt.…

The environment on the sets of “The Price is Right” is always energetic and competitive, but emotions also run high, and over-the-top celebrations by contestants are a manifestation of that. Things also got sentimental in an earlier episode of “The Price is Right,” when one of the long-time members of the team said goodbye and…

I came home from a four-day work trip expecting hugs and pasta. Instead, I found “HE LIES” carved into my husband’s beloved hedge and a creepy note taped to the door with a message that told me the nightmare was just beginning. I had just returned from a work trip in Riverside to my husband,…