Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Al Pacino’s memoir ‘Sonny Boy’ about life, love, death
I met Al Pacino one September afternoon long ago at the wedding of David Mamet and Rebecca Pidgeon at a place called Stillington Hall in Gloucester, Massachusetts, about an hour’s drive northeast of Boston. As the family gathered for… Continue Reading
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Israel needs to dismantle Khamenei’s regime
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has a clear mission: destroy Israel by 2040. The supreme leader has shown that Israel’s pursuit of deterrence can only delay his aggression, not stop it. So Israel now finds itself in a seven-front war… Continue Reading
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IDF confirms Hamas commander found in Gaza school – Israel News
The IAF located and precisely struck Mumin Al-Jabari, a senior terrorist in Hamas’ Gaza City Brigade’s sniper unit, the IDF announced in a statement on Wednesday overnight. According to the IDF, Al-Jabari was operating within a structure… Continue Reading
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The ‘Tank Massacre’ of Northern Gaza – Resistance Roundup – Day 417
Al-Qassam fighters destroy an Israeli tank in Gaza. (Photo: video grab) By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to al-Qassam statements, its fighters carried out 40 attacks on Israeli vehicles using Yassin-105 shells. The Al-Qassam… Continue Reading
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WJC on ceasefire: Vital step toward restoring security in the north
Amb. Ronald S. Lauder, president of the World Jewish Congress, on ceasefire in Lebanon: Israel must also take this moment to redirect its focus to the south and the Gaza envelope. Continue Reading
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What we know about Israel-Hezbollah deal
Reuters Israel launched an air campaign and ground invasion against Hezbollah in late September US President Joe Biden has announced a ceasefire deal to end 13 months of fighting between Israel and with Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia supported by… Continue Reading
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Florida officials and FBI recover $1 million worth of stolen gold coins from 1715 shipwreck
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Florida state and federal authorities have recovered a million dollars’ worth of stolen
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Questions over Hezbollah’s future after ceasefire
The streets were dark and cars packed. People, who moved on foot, carried bags with their belongings, unsure about where they were going but certain that they could not stay. This was the scene on Tuesday in Nuweiri, central Beirut, moments after… Continue Reading
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Discussing Israel this Thanksgiving – The Jerusalem Post
This Thanksgiving, as American Jews gather together, too many parents are dreading clashes with their kids over Israel. We shouldn’t exaggerate. Most American Jews, old and young, are still reeling from October 7, while many Jewish… Continue Reading
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RFK Jr. as secretary of DHHS could be lead to a positive shift
Optimism abounds. For people like myself, who are passionate about health, particularly preventative health and lifestyle medicine, it was music to my ears to hear that the incoming US president has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve… Continue Reading
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