Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

President Donald Trump said late last month he was disappointed with Russia for launching missile strikes while efforts were underway to broker a peace agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump noted that his meeting with Zelenskyy ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral had gone “very well.”

The first time I saw him was on a Monday. It was your typical morning rush at the station—people juggling briefcases, spilling coffee, all moving fast like time itself owed them something. But in the middle of all that chaos, he stood still. Leaning on a weathered cane, with a yellow sash across his chest…

Hollywood in the 1950s was a glamorous yet ruthless industry, and one actress, Lee Grant, experienced both its allure and its cruelty. Known for her stunning beauty and talent, she quickly rose to fame, earning an Academy Award nomination for Detective Story (1951) and the Best Actress Award at the Cannes Film Festival. However, Grant’s…

Long before modern technology, people used inventive tools to complete household chores, such as the wooden clothespin. This simple tool evolved from earlier versions that couldn’t hold onto clothing in the wind, making them a “serious evil to washerwomen.” A recent online post about finding small wooden dowels with two legs led to a wave…

Reportedly that was a decision she made shortly after Trump began his first term as president – and the ruling still stands today after the start of his second stint. Donald Trump and the Met Gala Readers may be aware that Trump has a colorful history with the Met Gala. He was a regular attendee…

Katelyn had recently earned her driver’s license and was taking GED classes. Her sudden loss has deeply impacted her family and the tight-knit Panola County community. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating the accident.

ROYAL FAMILY: Breaking News Prince William’s Heartbreaking Announcement Just one hour ago, Prince William made a solemn announcement that has left fans and well-wishers in deep sorrow. In a message shared with the public, the Prince of Wales expressed the heartbreak of a loss within the royal family. The news was met with an overwhelming…

My husband’s mother never liked me, but after our baby was born, things took a turn I never saw coming. When they questioned my loyalty, I agreed to the DNA test… but not without leveling the playing field. I’ve stood by Ben from day one—through two layoffs, helping him build his business from scratch, and…

When Dr. Vanessa Hughes received a new patient wheeled into her ER, she was faced with an impossible choice: save a homeless woman’s life and risk her own career, or adhere to the hospital’s strict policy of only treating patients who could afford the care. Choosing the former, Vanessa made a decision that would cost…

I was setting up a nursery six months ago and trying to decide whether to use cloth diapers or throwaway diapers. My life was about to turn upside down twice, and I had no idea it would.It began with a dull pain in my thigh. I thought it might have something to do with being…