Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

  • Trump threatens 100% tariff on Bric nations

    Trump threatens 100% tariff on Bric nations

    US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on a bloc of nine nations if they were to create a rival currency to the US dollar. “The idea that the BRICS Countries are trying to move away from the Dollar while we stand by and watch is OVER,” Trump wrote on social media…

  • Global plastic talks collapse as oil states rebel

    Global plastic talks collapse as oil states rebel

    Getty Images More than nine billion tonnes of plastic has been produced globally with less than 10% recycled Countries have failed to reach a landmark agreement on tackling plastic pollution after more than two years of negotiations. More than 200 nations met in South Korea for what was meant to be a final round of…

  • Kai Cenat reclaims Twitch subscriber record

    Kai Cenat reclaims Twitch subscriber record

    Kai Cenat has reclaimed the record for attracting the most Twitch subscribers in a single stream. The 22-year-old American had been streaming continuously on the platform for the last 30 days and hosted several guests including Snoop Dogg, Serena Williams and Bill Nye. The number of subscribers amassed in that period was 727,694 – although…

  • Fireworks used against riot police during protests in Georgia

    Fireworks used against riot police during protests in Georgia

    Fireworks used against riot police during protests in Georgia Source link

  • UN suspends aid deliveries through main Gaza crossing

    UN suspends aid deliveries through main Gaza crossing

    The UN agency providing aid to Palestinians has said it is suspending deliveries through the main crossing between Israel and Gaza because of security concerns. The head of Unrwa, Philippe Lazzarini, said two recent convoys had been looted by armed gangs near the Kerem Shalom crossing and called on Israel to maintain law and order.…

  • Georgia’s PM Kobakhidze hits back as protests and resignations intensify

    Georgia’s PM Kobakhidze hits back as protests and resignations intensify

    GIORGI ARJEVANIDZE/AFP Opposition parties said the third night of protests was the biggest so far After nights of large-scale street demonstrations and a string of public resignations, Georgia’s prime minister has rejected calls for new elections and said protesters have fallen victim to opposition lies. Irakli Kobakhidze confirmed reports that Georgia’s ambassador to the US,…

  • Nikita Hand verdict prompts seismic shift in support

    Nikita Hand verdict prompts seismic shift in support

    Getty Images Conor McGregor leaving court after a civil jury found him guilty of sexual assault “The fight game awaits!” Conor McGregor proclaimed to his millions of social media followers on Tuesday, while retailers pulled products linked to him from shelves, murals of him were erased and brands announced they had cut ties. It followed…

  • More than 50 bodies recovered and many still missing

    More than 50 bodies recovered and many still missing

    At least 54 bodies have now been recovered from Nigeria’s River Niger after a boat, that may have been carrying more than 200 passengers, capsized in the early hours of Friday, the authorities say. Twenty-four of those on board were rescued, some of whom are still in hospital, but dozens of others may be missing.…

  • Statue of Syrian president's brother is torn down in Aleppo

    Statue of Syrian president's brother is torn down in Aleppo

    The footage, which has muted sound, was filmed by Turkish journalist Ibrahim Bozan on 30 November 2024. Source link

  • Husband in Iowa decorates entire street for wife’s Christmas joy

    Husband in Iowa decorates entire street for wife’s Christmas joy

    A man in Iowa has decorated his entire street to honour his wife, who loves Christmas. His wife, Joan, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago and since then, her husband, a marine veteran, has focused on creating meaningful memories for her. “If it wasn’t for my wife, I don’t know if I would’ve done…

Got any book recommendations?