Abbi Siler
@abbisiler.bsky.social
Carolina girl bouncing between Little Rock & the Outer Banks. 🌿☀️🍵🌺🐋
tea lady • big hearted • beach walker
tea lady • big hearted • beach walker
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Boo could see only shadows and was unable to fly or perch before the NCSU Veterinary Hospital removed his cataracts in a rare procedure in Raleigh.
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Blind cockatoo, a 40-year-old therapy bird, regains sight after NC State surgery
Boo could see only shadows and was unable to fly or perch before the NCSU Veterinary Hospital removed his cataracts in a rare procedure in Raleigh.
www.newsobserver.com
April 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Boo could see only shadows and was unable to fly or perch before the NCSU Veterinary Hospital removed his cataracts in a rare procedure in Raleigh.
www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a...
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Well, greaaat.
*from the @nytimes.com
*from the @nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Well, greaaat.
*from the @nytimes.com
*from the @nytimes.com
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The trade war between the U.S. and China is already eroding far more than just economic ties. The rapid expansion of the battlefield, from trade to culture and education, underscores how fragile the relationship between the U.S. and China has become.
A U.S.-China Trade War With Students and Tourists as Potential Pawns
With travel warnings and revoked visas, the two superpowers locked in a bruising trade war may make students and tourists their bargaining chips.
www.nytimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The trade war between the U.S. and China is already eroding far more than just economic ties. The rapid expansion of the battlefield, from trade to culture and education, underscores how fragile the relationship between the U.S. and China has become.
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This picture may haunt me to the end of my days.
It is an ICE agent taking an axe to the car window of an immigrant in New Bedford, MA. Not far from where I sit now. An immigrant with no criminal record was abducted by this smiling man.
An axe taken to a car window and to our democracy. 1/
#MomSky
It is an ICE agent taking an axe to the car window of an immigrant in New Bedford, MA. Not far from where I sit now. An immigrant with no criminal record was abducted by this smiling man.
An axe taken to a car window and to our democracy. 1/
#MomSky
April 15, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This picture may haunt me to the end of my days.
It is an ICE agent taking an axe to the car window of an immigrant in New Bedford, MA. Not far from where I sit now. An immigrant with no criminal record was abducted by this smiling man.
An axe taken to a car window and to our democracy. 1/
#MomSky
It is an ICE agent taking an axe to the car window of an immigrant in New Bedford, MA. Not far from where I sit now. An immigrant with no criminal record was abducted by this smiling man.
An axe taken to a car window and to our democracy. 1/
#MomSky
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why is *every* newspaper/programme running with the headline "tariffs are paused" when they haven't been.
What's happened is that every country (except China) gets a flat rate of 10% for 90 days.
What's happened is that every country (except China) gets a flat rate of 10% for 90 days.
April 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
why is *every* newspaper/programme running with the headline "tariffs are paused" when they haven't been.
What's happened is that every country (except China) gets a flat rate of 10% for 90 days.
What's happened is that every country (except China) gets a flat rate of 10% for 90 days.
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It's long past time to ban insider trading in Congress.
April 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
It's long past time to ban insider trading in Congress.
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Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
U.S. says it is now monitoring immigrants' social media for antisemitism
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
www.npr.org
April 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.
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Breaking:
European Union officials have approved a fresh set of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports.
The duties, some of which would go into effect April 15, would range from 10% to 25% on more than $24 billion worth of goods, including tobacco, motorcycles, poultry, steel and aluminum.
European Union officials have approved a fresh set of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports.
The duties, some of which would go into effect April 15, would range from 10% to 25% on more than $24 billion worth of goods, including tobacco, motorcycles, poultry, steel and aluminum.
April 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Breaking:
European Union officials have approved a fresh set of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports.
The duties, some of which would go into effect April 15, would range from 10% to 25% on more than $24 billion worth of goods, including tobacco, motorcycles, poultry, steel and aluminum.
European Union officials have approved a fresh set of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports.
The duties, some of which would go into effect April 15, would range from 10% to 25% on more than $24 billion worth of goods, including tobacco, motorcycles, poultry, steel and aluminum.
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Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
April 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
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thoughts and prayers for whoever's in the field on tariffs right now
April 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
thoughts and prayers for whoever's in the field on tariffs right now
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Dare and Hyde receive funding for high-speed internet access
Dare and Hyde counties are part of a $31 million North Carolina initiative to connect nearly 11,000 households in 14 counties to high-speed internet.
Dare and Hyde counties are part of a $31 million North Carolina initiative to connect nearly 11,000 households in 14 counties to high-speed internet.
Dare and Hyde receive funding for high-speed internet access
Dare and Hyde counties are part of a $31 million North Carolina initiative to connect nearly 11,000 households in 14 counties to high-speed internet.
www.outerbanksvoice.com
April 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Dare and Hyde receive funding for high-speed internet access
Dare and Hyde counties are part of a $31 million North Carolina initiative to connect nearly 11,000 households in 14 counties to high-speed internet.
Dare and Hyde counties are part of a $31 million North Carolina initiative to connect nearly 11,000 households in 14 counties to high-speed internet.
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Take note law firms and universities.
I happen to know that some powerful media orgs were unhappy that AP filed suit; they thought the conflict with the White House would blow over on its own and that AP risked making bad law. The AP's leadership deserves a lot of credit for having proceeded as it did. apnews.com/article/trum...
AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore The Associated Press’ full access to cover presidential events.
apnews.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Take note law firms and universities.
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Leavitt confirmed that the WH is working on deporting US citizens to El Salvador
April 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Leavitt confirmed that the WH is working on deporting US citizens to El Salvador
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North Carolina has a housing crisis, and it's time to take it seriously. There are a couple of bills making their way through our state legislature that just might make a real difference.
April 9, 2025 at 10:41 AM
North Carolina has a housing crisis, and it's time to take it seriously. There are a couple of bills making their way through our state legislature that just might make a real difference.
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Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
April 9, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
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A reminder that if the government can send migrants to a prison camp without any due process, it can send U.S. citizens there, too. I know because this happened to me and my family in 1942.
April 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
A reminder that if the government can send migrants to a prison camp without any due process, it can send U.S. citizens there, too. I know because this happened to me and my family in 1942.
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Do not normalize children dying from measles. Measles was previously eliminated in the US, thanks to vaccines.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
April 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Do not normalize children dying from measles. Measles was previously eliminated in the US, thanks to vaccines.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
When children die from measles, it means that adults have catastrophically failed to protect them because they have rejected basic science.
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A tricky thing about modern society is that no one has any idea when they don’t die.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
April 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
A tricky thing about modern society is that no one has any idea when they don’t die.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
Like, the number of lives saved by controlling air pollution in America is probably over 200,000 per year, but the number of people who think their life was saved by controlling air pollution is zero.
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Many Americans worry freedom of speech is fading, while others feel empowered to say what they want. NPR's Morning Edition explores this dynamic in a new series, "The State of the First Amendment."
Freedom of speech is shifting under the Trump administration. We're exploring how
Many Americans worry freedom of speech is fading, while others feel empowered to say what they want. NPR's Morning Edition explores this dynamic in a new series, The State of the First Amendment.
www.npr.org
April 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Many Americans worry freedom of speech is fading, while others feel empowered to say what they want. NPR's Morning Edition explores this dynamic in a new series, "The State of the First Amendment."
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I'm no good with patterns. Can someone help me out here?
April 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I'm no good with patterns. Can someone help me out here?
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Decent news from the state Capitol: The Senate has rejected a bill that would have required a 67% popular vote to pass constitutional amendments and opened the door to lawmakers changing (or repealing!) existing amendments. But it could be back.
Senate rejects bill that would kill ballot measure process and let Legislature rewrite constitution - Arkansas Times
The Arkansas Senate voted down a bill that would require a 67% popular vote for passage of constitutional amendments.
arktimes.com
April 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Decent news from the state Capitol: The Senate has rejected a bill that would have required a 67% popular vote to pass constitutional amendments and opened the door to lawmakers changing (or repealing!) existing amendments. But it could be back.
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It may be breaking, but @booker.senate.gov's voice has never been more powerful.
Thank you, my friend, for speaking out for freedom, justice, and the country we love.
Thank you, my friend, for speaking out for freedom, justice, and the country we love.
April 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
It may be breaking, but @booker.senate.gov's voice has never been more powerful.
Thank you, my friend, for speaking out for freedom, justice, and the country we love.
Thank you, my friend, for speaking out for freedom, justice, and the country we love.
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I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.