Carolyn Barber, MD
@cbarbermd.bsky.social
Medical & science writer. Contributor @Fortune @TIME @SciAm 25-yr Emergency Medicine physician. Book: Runaway Medicine. Pls send tips! https://www.carolynbarbermd.com/
Pickleball: the only sport where the sound alone can cause “severe mental suffering.”
Carmel residents said the POP POP POP was an “acoustical assault,” so the city banned it.
Officially whacked!💨 www.latimes.com/california/s... #BlueSky #NewsSky #MedSky
Carmel residents said the POP POP POP was an “acoustical assault,” so the city banned it.
Officially whacked!💨 www.latimes.com/california/s... #BlueSky #NewsSky #MedSky
Wealthy California coastal city bans pickleball, saying it 'turned into a madhouse'
Carmel-by-the-Sea recently became the first California city to ban pickleball at public facilities. The fast-growing sport has sparked noise complaints throughout the nation.
www.latimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Pickleball: the only sport where the sound alone can cause “severe mental suffering.”
Carmel residents said the POP POP POP was an “acoustical assault,” so the city banned it.
Officially whacked!💨 www.latimes.com/california/s... #BlueSky #NewsSky #MedSky
Carmel residents said the POP POP POP was an “acoustical assault,” so the city banned it.
Officially whacked!💨 www.latimes.com/california/s... #BlueSky #NewsSky #MedSky
The “Epstein Transparency Project” 😂
1,000 FBI agents shipped to Virginia for emergency redaction bootcamp.
Nearly $1M in overtime, night shifts, revised “Phase 2” redactions, and constant DOJ U-turns.
All to decide what Americans can’t see in the Epstein files.
#BlueSky #NewsSky #epstein
1,000 FBI agents shipped to Virginia for emergency redaction bootcamp.
Nearly $1M in overtime, night shifts, revised “Phase 2” redactions, and constant DOJ U-turns.
All to decide what Americans can’t see in the Epstein files.
#BlueSky #NewsSky #epstein
FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed
A trove of emails shows all-nighters and almost $1 million in overtime as Trumpworld debated releasing the Epstein files.
shorturl.at
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
NEW: The FBI is investigating the ambush shooting of two National Guardsmen near the White House as a possible act of terrorism. The Guardsmen remain in critical condition, and the suspect—reported to be an Afghan national—was wounded and detained.
FBI Director Kash Patel called
#BlueSky #NewsSky
FBI Director Kash Patel called
#BlueSky #NewsSky
BREAKING: FBI to investigate National Guard shooting as potential act of terrorism—suspect ID’d as Afghan national: report
The Guardsmen, deployed on high-visibility patrols near the White House, remain in critical condition at a local hospital.
thepostmillennial.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A 60-year-old in Germany is now the 7th person announced HIV-free after a stem-cell transplant. He’s been clear of the virus for almost six years.
#BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky #IDSky #NurseSky #SciSky
#BlueSky #MedSky #NewsSky #IDSky #NurseSky #SciSky
Seventh patient ‘cured’ of HIV: why scientists are excited
A man in Germany is HIV-free after receiving stem cells that are not resistant to the virus.
www.nature.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
UPDATE: Two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House this afternoon. Gov. Justice initially said they’d been killed — then quickly backtracked amid conflicting reports.
Trump, speaking from Florida, says the shooter was “badly hurt” and will “pay
#BlueSky #NewsSky
Trump, speaking from Florida, says the shooter was “badly hurt” and will “pay
#BlueSky #NewsSky
Live Updates: Two National Guard Members Shot Near White House
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
BREAKING: Two National Guardsmen were shot just blocks from the White House.
Police have a suspect in custody.
Trump responded from Florida: “The animal… will pay a very steep price.”
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11... #BlueSky #NewsSky
Police have a suspect in custody.
Trump responded from Florida: “The animal… will pay a very steep price.”
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11... #BlueSky #NewsSky
Live Updates: Two National Guard Members Shot Near White House
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
BREAKING: Two National Guardsmen were shot just blocks from the White House.
Police have a suspect in custody.
Trump responded from Florida: “The animal… will pay a very steep price.”
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11... #BlueSky #NewsSky
Police have a suspect in custody.
Trump responded from Florida: “The animal… will pay a very steep price.”
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11... #BlueSky #NewsSky
“Suddenly, we were ambushed by masked men in bulletproof vests.”
NYT: ICE is arresting foreign spouses during the final step to get residency.
Lawyers: “Never seen this in 25 years.” Yet Congress was unambiguous: spouses who entered legally are eligible.
#BlueSkt #NewsSky #ICE
NYT: ICE is arresting foreign spouses during the final step to get residency.
Lawyers: “Never seen this in 25 years.” Yet Congress was unambiguous: spouses who entered legally are eligible.
#BlueSkt #NewsSky #ICE
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
STOP THEM!
That’s what a sommelier yelled after discovering a couple had swapped his rare Romanée-Conti with fake screw-top bottles.
A foot chase, a Porsche pursuit, and a $38,000 wine heist later — the woman is in custody and the man vanished down U.S. 340. #BlueSky #NewsSky #heist
That’s what a sommelier yelled after discovering a couple had swapped his rare Romanée-Conti with fake screw-top bottles.
A foot chase, a Porsche pursuit, and a $38,000 wine heist later — the woman is in custody and the man vanished down U.S. 340. #BlueSky #NewsSky #heist
Theft of $24,000 wine bottle spurs high-speed chase through Va. countryside
A couple talked their way into the Virginia wine cellar, where the woman reportedly distracted their guide while the man slipped bottles into his overcoat.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
In a dramatic reversal, Georgia has ended its criminal case accusing Trump and his allies of trying to overturn the 2020 election.
The prosecutor says the state cannot feasibly bring a sitting president to trial — and the judge has dismissed the case entirely.
#BlueSky #NewsSky
The prosecutor says the state cannot feasibly bring a sitting president to trial — and the judge has dismissed the case entirely.
#BlueSky #NewsSky
Georgia prosecutor ends 2020 election interference case against Trump, allies
A grand jury indicted Donald Trump and others on racketeering charges in 2023, but the case was bogged down by allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
But, of course… the White House renovation drama now includes Trump pushing for an even BIGGER ballroom.
Trump’s clashing with architect McCrery, who warns the 90,000-sq-ft addition could overshadow the historic mansion—while a WH official insists it’s just “constructive dialogue” #BlueSky #NewsSky
Trump’s clashing with architect McCrery, who warns the 90,000-sq-ft addition could overshadow the historic mansion—while a WH official insists it’s just “constructive dialogue” #BlueSky #NewsSky
November 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Australia’s latest cervical cancer report is wild:
Zero cases in women under 25 for the first time ever — a milestone researchers say is almost entirely due to HPV vaccination.
But vaccination rates are slipping, and experts warn urgent
#BlueSky #NewsSky #MedSky #SciSky #IDSky #ObSky #PedsSky
Zero cases in women under 25 for the first time ever — a milestone researchers say is almost entirely due to HPV vaccination.
But vaccination rates are slipping, and experts warn urgent
#BlueSky #NewsSky #MedSky #SciSky #IDSky #ObSky #PedsSky
2025 Cervical Cancer Elimination Progress Report | C4
Australia’s progress towards the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem
report.cervicalcancercontrol.org.au
November 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
BREAKING: Trump slams the NYT for reporting he’s “losing energy,” calling it a “hit piece” and attacking reporter Katie Rogers as “ugly… inside and out.”
On Truth Social, he wrote: “The Creeps at the Failing New York Times are at it again,” and called the paper a “cheap
#BlueSky #NewsSky
On Truth Social, he wrote: “The Creeps at the Failing New York Times are at it again,” and called the paper a “cheap
#BlueSky #NewsSky
Donald Trump Rages Against New York Times Over ‘Hit Piece’ That Said ‘I Am Perhaps Losing My Energy,’ Calls Female Reporter ‘Ugly Both Inside and Out’
As Americans get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, President Donald Trump took to social media Wednesday morning to dispute an article published by the New York Times that said Trump is showing “signs ...
shorturl.at
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
BREAKING: ICE data shows non-criminal detainees have surged 2,000% since Trump returned to office.
On Nov. 16, ICE held a record 65,135 people — nearly half with no charges or convictions — even as DHS says it’s targeting the “worst of the worst.
apple.news/AIuVOEWWITZu...
#BlueSky #NewsSky
On Nov. 16, ICE held a record 65,135 people — nearly half with no charges or convictions — even as DHS says it’s targeting the “worst of the worst.
apple.news/AIuVOEWWITZu...
#BlueSky #NewsSky
Number of non-criminal detainees arrested by ICE surged 2,000% under Trump — CBS News
The number of immigration detainees without criminal records held in detention after getting arrested by ICE has increased by over 2,000% since the start of the second Trump administration.
apple.news
November 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
BREAKING: ICE data shows non-criminal detainees have surged 2,000% since Trump returned to office.
On Nov. 16, ICE held a record 65,135 people — nearly half with no charges or convictions — even as DHS says it’s targeting the “worst of the worst.
apple.news/AIuVOEWWITZu...
#BlueSky #NewsSky
On Nov. 16, ICE held a record 65,135 people — nearly half with no charges or convictions — even as DHS says it’s targeting the “worst of the worst.
apple.news/AIuVOEWWITZu...
#BlueSky #NewsSky
NEW: Things just got messy for the WH. NBC News confirms ICE detained the mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, citing a 1999 visa overstay. Family says she lived under DACA. She’s now in federal custody in Louisiana.
www.yahoo.com/news/article... #BlueSky #NewsSky
www.yahoo.com/news/article... #BlueSky #NewsSky
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's relative detained by ICE
Officials have detained the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew amid the Trump administration's ramped-up immigration enforcement efforts, a source familiar with the matter...
www.yahoo.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
NEW: Things just got messy for the WH. NBC News confirms ICE detained the mother of Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, citing a 1999 visa overstay. Family says she lived under DACA. She’s now in federal custody in Louisiana.
www.yahoo.com/news/article... #BlueSky #NewsSky
www.yahoo.com/news/article... #BlueSky #NewsSky
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 AM
NEW: 3 Kentucky babies died from whooping cough this year — all unvaccinated. This isn’t a “debate.” It’s a preventable tragedy. 💔💉
www.wlwt.com/article/kent... #BlueSky #MedSky #SciSky #IDSky #NurseSky #PedsSky
www.wlwt.com/article/kent... #BlueSky #MedSky #SciSky #IDSky #NurseSky #PedsSky
Third Kentucky infant dies from whooping cough as statewide cases surge
A third Kentucky infant has died from whooping cough in the last 12 months, the Kentucky Department for Public Health said Monday.
www.wlwt.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:56 AM
DOJ memo: Trump and Giuliani pressed Members of Congress to delay certification—even after the Capitol was under attack
Jack Smith had “ample predication” to subpoena their phone records.
The DOJ is on the record.
The Members who took those calls still aren’t. History is watching #BlueSky #NewsSky
Jack Smith had “ample predication” to subpoena their phone records.
The DOJ is on the record.
The Members who took those calls still aren’t. History is watching #BlueSky #NewsSky
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
41 Republicans already plan to leave Congress — and more are considering quitting early thanks to death threats, infighting, and Trump loyalty tests.
Spartz: “I can’t blame her (Marjorie Greene) for leaving this institution that has betrayed the American people.”
Burchett: “We
#BlueSky #NewsSky
Spartz: “I can’t blame her (Marjorie Greene) for leaving this institution that has betrayed the American people.”
Burchett: “We
#BlueSky #NewsSky
Republicans consider quitting Congress early over death threats and infighting
41 members have already announced they plan to call it quits at the end of their term.
www.axios.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:17 PM
NEW: The Ozempic wave just crashed. 🌊
Two major trials show semaglutide does nothing for Alzheimer’s — and Novo Nordisk stock plunged nearly 6%.
Hype meets reality. Not every frontier is conquered by the same drug.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/h... #BlueSky #NewsSky #MedSky #NeuroSky #NurseSky #SciSky
Two major trials show semaglutide does nothing for Alzheimer’s — and Novo Nordisk stock plunged nearly 6%.
Hype meets reality. Not every frontier is conquered by the same drug.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/h... #BlueSky #NewsSky #MedSky #NeuroSky #NurseSky #SciSky
Ozempic Drug Fails to Quell Alzheimer’s in Novo Nordisk Trials
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I survived combat. I survived a missile exploding beside my jet. I commanded the Space Shuttle. I helped recover my friends from Columbia. My wife survived being shot in the head serving her community.
Threaten me all you want — I won’t back down from my oath or my duty.—Senator#BlueSky #NewsSky
Threaten me all you want — I won’t back down from my oath or my duty.—Senator#BlueSky #NewsSky
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I survived combat. I survived a missile exploding beside my jet. I commanded the Space Shuttle. I helped recover my friends from Columbia. My wife survived being shot in the head serving her community.
Threaten me all you want — I won’t back down from my oath or my duty.—Senator#BlueSky #NewsSky
Threaten me all you want — I won’t back down from my oath or my duty.—Senator#BlueSky #NewsSky
Electricity prices are exploding — and Americans are literally getting shut off because they can’t keep up.
In NYC, power disconnections jumped 5× in a year. In PA, 270K households lost electricity. Nearly 1 in 20 families — about 14 million people — are behind on utility bills.
#BlueSky #NewsSky
In NYC, power disconnections jumped 5× in a year. In PA, 270K households lost electricity. Nearly 1 in 20 families — about 14 million people — are behind on utility bills.
#BlueSky #NewsSky
More Americans are getting their power shut off, as unpaid bills pile up
Average electricity costs have risen 11 percent since January, more than three times the rate of inflation.
wapo.st
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
EPA just greenlit pesticides with forever chemicals for use on food… and is also planning to weaken PFAS water protections.
Lettuce, broccoli, potatoes — now with a side of chemicals that never break down.
How is this okay? www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
#BlueSky #NewsSky
Lettuce, broccoli, potatoes — now with a side of chemicals that never break down.
How is this okay? www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
#BlueSky #NewsSky
EPA just approved new ‘forever chemical’ pesticides for use on food
Critics warn the EPA’s approvals of new PFAS pesticides could expose more Americans to “forever chemicals” through their food.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
EPA just greenlit pesticides with forever chemicals for use on food… and is also planning to weaken PFAS water protections.
Lettuce, broccoli, potatoes — now with a side of chemicals that never break down.
How is this okay? www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
#BlueSky #NewsSky
Lettuce, broccoli, potatoes — now with a side of chemicals that never break down.
How is this okay? www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
#BlueSky #NewsSky
BREAKING: Federal judge throws out the indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the Trump-backed prosecutor who brought the cases was illegally appointed.
A stunning rebuke of the administration’s attempt to weaponize DOJ. 😳
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/n... #BlueSky #NewsSky
A stunning rebuke of the administration’s attempt to weaponize DOJ. 😳
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/n... #BlueSky #NewsSky
Judge Dismisses Cases Against Comey and James, Finding Trump Prosecutor Was Unlawfully Appointed
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
BREAKING: Federal judge throws out the indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the Trump-backed prosecutor who brought the cases was illegally appointed.
A stunning rebuke of the administration’s attempt to weaponize DOJ. 😳
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/n... #BlueSky #NewsSky
A stunning rebuke of the administration’s attempt to weaponize DOJ. 😳
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/n... #BlueSky #NewsSky
The stock market has two economies right now:
The Magnificent Seven (GOOG, AMZN, AAPL, META, MSFT, NVDA, TSLA)
and Everyone Else.
Strip out those 7 AI giants and the “strong” S&P 500 turns into the weak S&P 493. We’re cheering a rally built on a very narrow ledge. #BlueSky #NewsSky #EconSky
The Magnificent Seven (GOOG, AMZN, AAPL, META, MSFT, NVDA, TSLA)
and Everyone Else.
Strip out those 7 AI giants and the “strong” S&P 500 turns into the weak S&P 493. We’re cheering a rally built on a very narrow ledge. #BlueSky #NewsSky #EconSky
November 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM