Carolyn Barber, MD

Carolyn Barber, MD

@cbarbermd.bsky.social

Emergency Med physician (25 yrs) & science journalist | Contributor @Fortune @TIME @SciAm. Author: Runaway Medicine. Championing evidence, truth & democracy. https://www.carolynbarbermd.com/

15,552 Followers 480 Following 5,009 Posts Joined Nov 2024
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law, no president can pardon you. 💥

www.instagram.com/reel/DVyw2QC... #BlueSky #MedSky #LawSky #epstein #PoliSky

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Philadelphia DA’s Office on Instagram: "Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has a message for individuals engaged in criminal activity associated with Jeffrey Epstein: State and local prosecu... 1,004 likes, 125 comments - philadao on March 12, 2026: "Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has a message for individuals engaged in criminal activity associated with Jeffrey Epstein: State ...

BREAKING: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner has a message for the “Epstein class.”

You may think what happened on Epstein’s island or in his mansion will never catch up to you. Think again.

State prosecutors: “We are coming for you.”

Justice for victims matters — and if you’re convicted under state

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Great idea. He could call it "Operation ICE Iran."
Betting some ICE might melt pretty quickly...
#BlueSky #MedSky #LawSky #PoliSky

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wapo.st/4lBures #BlueSky #war #Iran #PoliSky #LawSky

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Trump says U.S. struck Kharg Island, core of Iran’s oil economy The strikes destroyed more than 90 military targets, including missile facilities, but preserved oil infrastructure, U.S. Central Command said Saturday.

The U.S. just struck Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub.

• ~90% of Iran’s oil exports pass through it
• 90+ military targets reportedly hit
• Oil infrastructure spared — for now

Trump warned it could be targeted next if Iran escalates.
That would strike the core of Iran’s economy.

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Guess which one the EPA backed? #BlueSky #EnviroSky #MedSky #PoliSky #LawSky #cancer

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/c...

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E.P.A. Moves to Weaken Limits on a Cancer-Causing Gas

The EPA just proposed weakening limits on ethylene oxide — a gas linked to leukemia and breast cancer. It’s used to sterilize medical devices. But 2.3 million Americans live within 2 miles of facilities emitting it.

The change would save companies $43M a year.
Public health vs. industry costs. 1/2

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shorturl.at/7pwhT #BlueSky #MedSky #electricity #LawSky #PoliSky

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The Electric Grid Needs Huge Upgrades. No One Knows Who Will Pay for Them. Utilities around the U.S. are set to spend tens of billions of dollars on high-voltage lines, largely to meet demand from data centers.

The AI boom is about to hit your electric bill.
Texas approved $33B in grid upgrades for data centers. Some facilities use as much power as a city.

Households could pay $150–$225 more per year.

So the real question is: Who pays for AI’s electricity — Big Tech or you?

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‘Playing with fire’: Epstein bankrolled Bill Gates’ reported ex-girlfriend for years—then asked Gates to ‘reimburse’ him five months before he died Epstein arranged for a visa; wired cash; paid for coding classes; and even housed a woman tied to Gates in a New York apartment, DOJ documents show.

NEW DOCUMENTS:
Jeffrey Epstein paid housing, cash, and tuition for a woman tied to Bill Gates for years.

Rent. Cash. Coding school per DOJ files. Then he emailed Gates asking to be paid back before his 2019 arrest.

Subject line: “Playing with fire.”🔥

#BlueSky #MedSky #PoliSky #Epstein #LawSky

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Nothing like a war in one of the world’s biggest oil regions to remind everyone how fragile global energy markets are. Maybe diplomacy would’ve been cheaper than $5+ at the pump. ⛽ Prices today in CA! #BlueSky #MedSky #gas #Iran #LawSky

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Going It Alone: 21-year-old Becomes the Youngest Woman Ever to Row Solo Across any Ocean - Carolyn Barber The alarm fired off at 4 a.m., and Jasmine Harrison, 21, knew what it meant. She sprinted out of her bunk to see what it was that had triggered the warning that another vessel was coming dangerously c...

after the Atlantic row, she told me: “When I set my mind to something, it’s going to be done.”
Legend. 🌊⛵️

www.carolynbarbermd.com/going-it-alo... #BlueSky #SportsSky #MedSky #sailing

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Going It Alone: 21-year-old Becomes the Youngest Woman Ever to Row Solo Across any Ocean - Carolyn Barber The alarm fired off at 4 a.m., and Jasmine Harrison, 21, knew what it meant. She sprinted out of her bunk to see what it was that had triggered the warning that another vessel was coming dangerously c...

At 21, Jasmine Harrison became the youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic.
At 22, she was the first woman to swim the full length of the British Isles.
Now at 26 she’s sailed 24,000 miles SOLO around the world in the McIntyre Mini Globe Race 2025–26.

When I interviewed her 1/2

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US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once The United States is getting slammed by a stretch of weather extremes, from flooding rain to record heat and late-season snow. On Wednesday, Washington, D.C., hit a record 86 degrees, then snow fell o...

The U.S. forecast right now:

Blizzard ❄️
Polar vortex 🥶
Atmospheric river 🌧️
Heat dome 🔥

Phoenix forecast:
98° → 103° → 105° → 107°F
Phoenix has never hit 100° this early in 137 years of records. And it’s still March.

www.kob.com/ap-top-news/... #BlueSky #MedSky #Weather

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France and Italy open talks with Iran in hope of securing safe Hormuz passage Europeans look for ways to restart energy shipments as Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep strait shut

BREAKING: France and Italy open talks with Iran in hope of securing safe Hormuz passage.

www.ft.com/content/96b8... #BlueSky #PoliSky #Iran #war

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what the future of medicine might look like.
www.nationalgeographic.com/health/artic... #BlueSky #MedSky #NurseSky #OpthoSky #IMSky #EMSky

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They were blinded in accidents. Now, they can see again. Scientists are making progress on curing blindness with experimental stem cell therapies.

Blinded by chemicals, injuries, and disease—many were told their vision was gone forever. Now experimental stem-cell transplants are helping restore sight.

In an early trial, most patients with severe cornea damage saw their vision improve and found relief from years of pain.

A glimpse of 1/2

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4 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war The KC-135 tanker, which had a crew of six, was involved in an apparent accident with another KC-135. The other aircraft landed safely, officials said.

— Pete Hegseth. Appears we’re now officially calling it war. RIP to the airmen. wapo.st/4sH8NaK #BlueSky #MedSky #PoliSky #iran

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4 dead after U.S. Air Force refueler crashes in Iraq while supporting Iran war The KC-135 tanker, which had a crew of six, was involved in an apparent accident with another KC-135. The other aircraft landed safely, officials said.

Update: 4 dead after a U.S. Air Force refueler collided midair with another KC-135 while supporting operations tied to the Iran war.

Six crew were aboard, 4 confirmed dead and 2 still missing. The second aircraft managed to land safely.\

“War is hell. War is chaos… bad things can happen.” 1/2

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about the economic risks if Iran shut the strait. Now tankers are stuck. Markets are rattled. Escorts are deemed too dangerous. The level of incompetence is staggering. www.cnn.com/2026/03/12/p... #BlueSky #MedSky #LawSky #PoliSky #iran

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Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz | CNN Politics The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes while planning the ongoing operation, accord...

Trump’s national security team failed to fully account for the possibility of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz. Is anyone surprised?

The most obvious retaliation in any US–Iran conflict.
A scenario US war planners have modeled for decades.

Trump’s tight inner circle sidelined broader debate 1/2

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Israeli Officials Think Iran’s Regime Isn’t Likely to Fall Soon Despite constant military pressure, Iranian security services have a strong grip on the streets, and protesters are afraid.

NEW: Israeli officials’ latest assessment: Iran’s regime isn’t collapsing.

Despite sustained military pressure, Tehran’s leadership remains operational, security forces dominate the streets, and fear of crackdowns is keeping protesters at bay.

#BlueSky #LawSky #PoliSky #MedSky #iran

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U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.

CENTCOM says the incident was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.

www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-mil... #BlueSky #MedSky #LawSky #PoliSky

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U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq as status of crew is unknown, officials said An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.

BREAKING: A U.S. KC-135 aerial refueling tanker involved in the U.S. military operation in Iran has crashed in western Iraq, according to U.S. officials.

Recovery efforts are underway and the status of the crew is unknown. A second aircraft was damaged but landed safely.
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If true, Trump probably knew what was happening. Why hasn’t this been fully investigated? #BlueSky #MedSky #LawSky #Epstein

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An FBI memo from a 2020 investigation says a 16 yo Epstein victim recalled Epstein being on speakerphone with Donald Trump while she and another girl were there to give him a “massage.”

Epstein allegedly walked in saying: “Let’s go, let’s go.”

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timing, method, or specific target.

Authorities say they’re on heightened alert statewide.
#BlueSky #LawSky #war #iran #PoliSky #MedSky

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FBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Alert The warning came in a bulletin that was reviewed by ABC News.

NEW: DRONE ATTACK IN THE U.S.?

The FBI warned California law enforcement that Iran aspired to launch a surprise drone attack on the U.S. West Coast from a vessel offshore in retaliation for the war.

The alert says California targets were considered, but officials say there’s no confirmed /2

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Former Pentagon Press Sec. Chris Meagher: “Americans are spending $90,000,000 more per day on gasoline⛽️ than just a week ago.” #BlueSkt #LawSky #EconSky #PoliSky #Iran

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How much is the Iran war costing taxpayers? Here's what estimates show According to an estimate the Pentagon shared with Congress, the U.S. used up billions of dollars in munitions in the first two days of the war.

$11+ billion gone. And the real bill hasn’t even started. WHAT ARE WE DOING??

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... #IranWar #BlueSky #MedSky #LawSky #Iran

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