Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Hostages cry out for help, our government ignores them
November 28 marks a year since my release from Hamas captivity. From the moment I returned, stepping onto this land at the Kerem Shalom crossing, I’ve been asking: where was the army on October 7? Where was the state that abandoned an entire… Continue Reading
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Pope Francis clarifies Israel ‘genocide’ remarks: ‘Taken out of context’
Pope Francis meeting delegation of hostage families (Video: Yair Rotem) “I did not claim that Israel committed genocide,” he explained to the delegation. “I was shown materials from the war, and I said that if this is true, then it needs to be… Continue Reading
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Erdogan: We will will stand by Palestinians until Palestine is liberated
Turkish President vows that Turkey will stand by Palestinian Arabs with all its "strength and means". Continue Reading
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French prosecutors seek maximum 20-year sentence for man in mass rape case | Sexual Assault News
Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife and invited dozens of strangers to their home to rape her over a nine-year period. Prosecutors in France have demanded the maximum 20-year prison sentence for a man who organised the mass rape of his then-wife… Continue Reading
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Army Abducts Four Palestinians In Bethlehem And Jerusalem |
On Monday evening, Israeli soldiers abducted four Palestinians, including children, from their homes in Bethlehem and Jerusalem, in the occupied West Bank. In Bethlehem, the soldiers invaded Al-Khader town, south of the city,… Continue Reading
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White House: Biden will attend Trump's inauguration
White House announces that President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Continue Reading
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State Department spokesperson: We've made progress on ceasefire, but we're not there yet
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is close but not yet finalized: Nothing is final until everything is final. We continue to work to try and get an agreement over the line. Continue Reading
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Leaders make final push for plastic pollution treaty at talks in S Korea | Climate Crisis News
Negotiators are gathering in Busan, South Korea, this week in a final push to forge a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution. “We must end plastic pollution before plastic pollution ends us,” Kim Wan-sup, South Korea’s… Continue Reading
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Israeli cabinet to discuss Hezbollah deal
The Israeli cabinet will meet to discuss approval of a ceasefire to temporarily end hostilities with the Lebanese militia Hezbollah. The proposed truce would reportedly be for an initial period of 60 days and include the withdrawal of Israeli… Continue Reading
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Does venting actually help? New study says no
When frustration boils over, many of us instinctively vent—yelling, punching a pillow, or ranting to a friend—believing it helps release the emotional pressure. However, new research reveals this common practice might not be as… Continue Reading
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