Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

As 2025 approaches, the predictions of Baba Vanga and Nostradamus are once again stirring curiosity and concern. These famed seers, who some claim predicted events like 9/11, offer unsettling visions for the coming year. Nostradamus speaks of “an underwater empire’s rise” and warns about “a dangerous cult” gaining power. Meanwhile, Baba Vanga predicts advancements in…

 Getty Images GOP Rep. Barry Loudermilk of Georgia revealed that House Speaker Mike Johnson promised him that his investigation into the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol will be “formalized as a new committee.” This is part of a larger plan by Republicans to keep going with several investigations they started in the…

 Getty Images Former U.S. Senator Alan Simpson passed away at the age of 93, according to a statement from his family and the Buffalo Bill Center of the West. After battling to recover from a broken hip in December, the former Republican senator, who played for Wyoming and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom…

 Getty Images Ronald Hittle was fired as Stockton, California’s fire chief after facing misconduct allegations, including an anonymous letter that labeled him a “corrupt, racist, lying, religious fanatic.” One factor behind his dismissal was his attendance—along with other managers—at a church-sponsored summit for Christian leaders during work hours. Hittle attempted to sue, arguing that he…

 Getty Images The U.S. Senate voted down three bills by independent Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont that would have stopped the U.S. from selling arms to Israel worth about $20 billion. A year after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, Sanders introduced three Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) in late September. The Gaza Health…