Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Gingrich: GOP ‘dedicated to being inarticulate’
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) on Monday criticized the GOP’s messaging ahead of the midterms. “I say this sadly as a lifelong Republican: My party is so dedicated to being inarticulate,” Gingrich told radio hosts Rita Cosby and…
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2026 NFL QB Rankings Week 7: Is C.J. Stroud Back? Is Patrick Mahomes Evolving?
There’s a lot we didn’t see coming this year.OK, there’s a lot I didn’t see coming this year.Bo Nix’s regression has been fierce. C.J. Stroud’s rebound has been remarkable. And Patrick Mahomes’ return to being … well, Patrick…
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NBA 2026-27 championship futures odds: Thunder, Spurs favored, but Knicks, LeBron James’ 76ers not far behind
The 2026-27 NBA season will be a story of change, and it started in last year’s NBA Finals when the New York Knicks won the title for the first time in 53 years. This campaign will have familiar faces in new places, including (nearly)…
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Tasmanian government advised of high risk of loaning $20m to troubled Liberty Bell Bay smelter
The Tasmanian government was advised to approve a $20 million loan to the country’s only manganese smelter last year despite knowing the risk of not getting all the money back was high, as inaction was deemed too risky, an internal document…
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23andMe successor settles with California for $6 million over cybersecurity failings
A holding company formerly known as 23andMe has agreed to pay California $6 million to resolve allegations that it did not effectively shield customers’ personal and genetic data, enabling a massive 2023 breach that exposed sensitive…
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Kyle Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy’s granddaughter, dies at 42, cause pending
Kyle Kennedy, the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy, has died at the age of 42.Kennedy, the daughter of Michael Kennedy and Victoria Gifford Kennedy, died Sept. 21 at her…
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UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
RAF Typhoon fighters are to be used in efforts to protect Saudi Arabia from attack by Yemen’s Houthis, flying protective missions over the country’s cities and critical infrastructure as western allies increase their intervention in the…
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How Long Can You Expect Your Original Steam Deck To Last?
The OG Steam Deck is starting to feel aged, but depending on your preferences, it can have a lot of life left. …
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What’s behind the pile-on for ‘Oscar contender’ and stinging satire, Digger?
Imagine being at the top of your game in Hollywood after a lifetime of hard work and using that privilege to create one of the most daringly original art-house satires since Dr. Strangelove.Then imagine being in an era of online film criticism in…
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Seek formal nod for Vijayadashami marches on October 25: Priyank Kharge tells RSS
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday asked the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to obtain formal permission from the competent authorities for its proposed Vijayadashami route marches on October 25, news agency PTI reported. He said…
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