Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Critics dislike ‘fetal heartbeat’ concept in law
Bans on abortion after a fetal heartbeat can be detected have been passed in 13 states. However, some experts in medicine state that “the first detectable fetal heartbeat” may occur when the embryo is still a fetus and does not yet have a heart. The Associated Press has the story: ‘First detectable fetal heartbeat’ laws…
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Biden is expected to present sweeping plan for families
During his first joint address to Congress, President Joe Biden is expected to pitch an $1.8 trillion sweeping plan that vastly transforms the government’s role in children, families and education during his first joint address to Congress. Biden’s first joint address to Congress will include far reaching family programs WASHINGTON (AP) — Marking his first…
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Police shot Chicago black man in the back
A video has been released showing that 22-year old black man Anthony Alvarez was shot in the back by a police officer when he was fleeing. Alvarez had a gun and the officer had yelled at him to drop it. The Associated Press has the story: Video released Wednesday shows that Chicago Police officer shot…
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Feds raid Rudy Guliani’s home and office
The Department of Justice executed search warrants allowing investigators to search the Manhattan home and office of Rudy Giuliani. A source said electronic devices were seized. The Associated Press has the story: Justice Department investigators search Rudy Giuliani’s home and office NEW YORK (AP) — Federal investigators executed search warrants Wednesday morning at the Manhattan…
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Israeli soccer referee: I am transgender
Sapir Berman, an Israeli soccer referee, has decided to come out as transgender. Israel is generally progressive on LGBTQ rights, but some soccer matches are played in more conservative communities. The Associated Press has the story: Sapir Berman, soccer referee in Israel, comes out as transgender RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — An Israeli soccer referee…
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NJ school VP apologizes for transgender incident
After a beer throwing incident, Michael Smurro, an NJ school VP, has apologized for throwing beer at a table of restaurant patrons filming his wife complaining. His wife was making comments about disliking a transgender using the women’s restroom. The Associated Press has the story: Educator apologetic after throwing beer at critics filming his wife…
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‘Staggering’ dump of DDT found on Calif. Coast
Eric Terrill, chief scientist of the expedition and director of the Marine Physical Laboratory at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, says the contents of over 25,000 barrels found dumped off the coast of California constitute a “staggering” dump. It is suspected the barrels contain DDT. The location, near Catalina Island, is notorious as a dumping ground…
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Feds lifting restrictions on opioid treatments
Opioid treatment is becoming easier with the feds lifting restrictions on treatments, including on the “gold standard” medication buprenorphine. The Trump administration had attempted to make some progress in this area. The Associated Press has the story: Biden administration eases regulations on opioid treatment drug buprenorphine The Biden administration is easing decades-old requirements that made…
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