Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

In a stunning case that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, Levita Almuete Ferrer, a veteran State Department budget analyst, has admitted to orchestrating a sophisticated embezzlement scheme that siphoned more than $650,000 from the U.S. government over a two-year period. Ferrer, a 64-year-old Maryland resident, who served as a senior budget analyst in the…

Heart attacks are the leading cause of death in the US, largely due to stress and unhealthy eating habits. A healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk, but recognizing the symptoms a month before a heart attack can be lifesaving. Key Symptoms to Watch for: Swollen Feet: Congestive heart failure causes blood to back up…

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago-born former missionary and Peruvian citizen, was elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American pope. Known for his progressive views, he has openly criticized the Trump administration’s immigration policies, sharing tweets supporting DACA recipients and denouncing the separation of migrant families. He also opposed remarks by JD Vance, sharing…

Seventeen years after Madeleine McCann vanished from a holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, her case remains one of the most reported missing-person cases in history. Her parents, Kate and Gerry, continue their search for answers, recently sharing a message marking the painful anniversary: “The absence still aches… Thank you for remembering Madeleine and…

A week after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. President, he signed an executive order titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,” banning transgender individuals from enlisting and removing current transgender service members. Two LGBTQ legal groups filed a lawsuit, and in March 2025, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocked the order, citing…

Henry Winkler: Overcoming Dyslexia to Inspire Others Henry Winkler’s path to success wasn’t easy. As a child, he struggled in school due to undiagnosed dyslexia. His parents misunderstood his difficulties, calling him lazy and stupid, which deeply affected his self-confidence. He was often grounded and excluded from school activities. Despite these setbacks, Winkler eventually earned…

During a recent voyage through the Sulu-Celebes Sea, passengers aboard Cunard’s Queen Anne cruise ship were informed of heightened security measures due to piracy risks. The ship was traveling between Darwin, Australia, and Manila, Philippines, as part of a 111-night journey. The captain made an announcement via loudspeaker, warning passengers to maintain a heightened level…

She let her dog poop on the airport floor, yelled at staff, and blasted music with no headphones. But by the time we got to the gate, I gave her a reason to walk away—and she never came back. JFK was a mess that day. Flights delayed, people stressed, and then she arrived—FaceTiming at full…