Kevin Merritt
@kevinmerritt.bsky.social
Project/Program Mgmt in #HRVA; #VES_bishops; #Denison; #UVA; #PMP Tweets on IT, economy, #RedCross, etc.-thanks for checking in; opinions are my own!
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Misinformation needs to stop. Podcasters like Rogan have blood on their hands
December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Misinformation needs to stop. Podcasters like Rogan have blood on their hands
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According to this interview with @timmiller.bsky.social, @jkbjournalist.bsky.social—who first broke the Epstein story in 2018–is hearing from new, international victims, like, right now podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Julie K. Brown: Hiding the Truth in the Epstein Files
Podcast Episode · The Bulwark Podcast · 12/30/2025 · 47m
podcasts.apple.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:50 AM
According to this interview with @timmiller.bsky.social, @jkbjournalist.bsky.social—who first broke the Epstein story in 2018–is hearing from new, international victims, like, right now podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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NIH funded this work—reflecting a surge in Alzheimer’s funding over the last 10-12 years. NIH is the primary funder for AD research.
Wanna see real-life miracles? Fund scientific research.
A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
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A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
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Alzheimer's Fully Reversed in Mice, Scientists Say
A new compound has been shown to reverse late stage Alzheimer's disease in lab mice, which gives millions of sufferers new cause for hope.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:25 AM
NIH funded this work—reflecting a surge in Alzheimer’s funding over the last 10-12 years. NIH is the primary funder for AD research.
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Trump administration ‘pauses’ Virginia’s offshore wind project
Trump administration ‘pauses’ Virginia’s offshore wind project
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The federal Department of the Interior announced Monday that all five U.S. offshore wind projects were to halt, citing undisclosed national security concerns. The pause could last for three months, according to Dominion Energy.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Trump administration ‘pauses’ Virginia’s offshore wind project
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The Powerball jackpot grew to its largest since two winners split a $1.7 billion prize in September.
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.6 Billion—Here’s What That’s Worth After Taxes
The Powerball jackpot grew to its largest since two winners split a $1.7 billion prize in September.
www.forbes.com
December 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Powerball jackpot grew to its largest since two winners split a $1.7 billion prize in September.
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Governor’s budget proposal includes $35 million for Southwest Va. inland port
Governor’s budget proposal includes $35 million for Southwest Va. inland port
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If built, the facility could potentially lead to hundreds of new jobs around its Washington County location.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Governor’s budget proposal includes $35 million for Southwest Va. inland port
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Norfolk was burned, the only American city destroyed during the revolution; 250 years later, controversy remains over who ordered its destruction
Norfolk was burned, the only American city destroyed during the revolution; 250 years later, controversy remains over who ordered its destruction
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The conflagration was a decisive propaganda victory for the Patriots, but there's evidence, suppressed at the time, that they actually ordered the burning.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Norfolk was burned, the only American city destroyed during the revolution; 250 years later, controversy remains over who ordered its destruction
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Appalachian School of Law considers merger with Roanoke College amid financial challenges
Appalachian School of Law considers merger with Roanoke College amid financial challenges
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The chairman of the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors said Friday that the board and the county's IDA would have to approve such a move.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Appalachian School of Law considers merger with Roanoke College amid financial challenges
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Apple Confirms Attacks—All iPhone Users Must Update Now
Apple Confirms Attacks—All iPhone Users Must Update Now
1 billion users warned to update to iOS 26.2 now.
www.forbes.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Apple Confirms Attacks—All iPhone Users Must Update Now
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Headlines from across the state: Drunken raccoon T-shirts raise nearly $200,000 for Hanover animal shelter; more …
Headlines from across the state: Drunken raccoon T-shirts raise nearly $200,000 for Hanover animal shelter; more …
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From elsewhere: Spanberger taps Del. Candi Mundon King as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth. Lazenby says making state sports hall of fame "a powerful honor." VUU’s accrediting probation lifted, accreditation "reaffirmed."
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December 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Headlines from across the state: Drunken raccoon T-shirts raise nearly $200,000 for Hanover animal shelter; more …
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Republicans who want payments made to HSAs, you need to provide data on the actuarial value of this approach.
High Deductible plans, with HSA deposits, are useless if the patient can't afford their deductible.
Which is the ultimate problem with no CSR, ACA plans.
High Deductible plans, with HSA deposits, are useless if the patient can't afford their deductible.
Which is the ultimate problem with no CSR, ACA plans.
December 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Republicans who want payments made to HSAs, you need to provide data on the actuarial value of this approach.
High Deductible plans, with HSA deposits, are useless if the patient can't afford their deductible.
Which is the ultimate problem with no CSR, ACA plans.
High Deductible plans, with HSA deposits, are useless if the patient can't afford their deductible.
Which is the ultimate problem with no CSR, ACA plans.
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FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Making These Calls
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Making These Calls
These phone numbers are dangerous — here's why.
www.forbes.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
FBI Warns iPhone And Android Users—Stop Making These Calls
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FIRST CALL SNOW MAP IS HERE ... Hampton Roads is Tricky. Please READ the post and NOT just look at the pretty maps
medium.com/@wxrisk/firs...
medium.com/@wxrisk/firs...
FIRST CALL — — DEC 8 SNOW EVENT: Southern half of VA/ southeast third of VA
IF this slight NORTH trend continues then the 1–2" in Northern NC will NOT happen. Hopefully this uncertainty will be resolved in the LAST…
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December 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
FIRST CALL SNOW MAP IS HERE ... Hampton Roads is Tricky. Please READ the post and NOT just look at the pretty maps
medium.com/@wxrisk/firs...
medium.com/@wxrisk/firs...
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“What have I done!” 🤡
December 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
“What have I done!” 🤡
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Raccoon gets drunk at a Virginia liquor store and passes out in bathroom
Raccoon gets drunk at Ashland ABC store and passes out in bathroom
Talk about a trashed panda.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Raccoon gets drunk at a Virginia liquor store and passes out in bathroom
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Shallow water levels unearth shipwreck on Lake Erie #Ontario
Low water levels caused by high winds have revealed a piece of history. Take a look at this shipwreck on Lake Erie near Kingsville.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Low water levels caused by high winds have revealed a piece of history. Take a look at this shipwreck on Lake Erie near Kingsville.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Shallow water levels unearth shipwreck on Lake Erie
Low water levels caused by high winds have revealed a piece of history. Take a look at this shipwreck on Lake Erie near Kingsville.
www.cbc.ca
November 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Shallow water levels unearth shipwreck on Lake Erie #Ontario
Low water levels caused by high winds have revealed a piece of history. Take a look at this shipwreck on Lake Erie near Kingsville.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Low water levels caused by high winds have revealed a piece of history. Take a look at this shipwreck on Lake Erie near Kingsville.
www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
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🦒🔥 It’s here!
The case that has all of Virginia - and the country - talking. Jail time, missing animals, mysterious deaths, a criminal probe, and even a reward from Alicia Silverstone. We cover it all in our new podcast episode.
🎧 Listen now: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/
The case that has all of Virginia - and the country - talking. Jail time, missing animals, mysterious deaths, a criminal probe, and even a reward from Alicia Silverstone. We cover it all in our new podcast episode.
🎧 Listen now: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/
November 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🦒🔥 It’s here!
The case that has all of Virginia - and the country - talking. Jail time, missing animals, mysterious deaths, a criminal probe, and even a reward from Alicia Silverstone. We cover it all in our new podcast episode.
🎧 Listen now: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/
The case that has all of Virginia - and the country - talking. Jail time, missing animals, mysterious deaths, a criminal probe, and even a reward from Alicia Silverstone. We cover it all in our new podcast episode.
🎧 Listen now: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/
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🦒🔥 It’s now on Youtube.
The missing baby giraffes case everyone has been talking about — jail time, a criminal probe, and even a reward from actress Alicia Silverstone.
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/tjBQ5P1vnQc?...
The missing baby giraffes case everyone has been talking about — jail time, a criminal probe, and even a reward from actress Alicia Silverstone.
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/tjBQ5P1vnQc?...
Where are the Missing Giraffes?: Unraveling the Secrets of Natural Bridge Zoo
YouTube video by Cardinal News VA
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November 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🦒🔥 It’s now on Youtube.
The missing baby giraffes case everyone has been talking about — jail time, a criminal probe, and even a reward from actress Alicia Silverstone.
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/tjBQ5P1vnQc?...
The missing baby giraffes case everyone has been talking about — jail time, a criminal probe, and even a reward from actress Alicia Silverstone.
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/tjBQ5P1vnQc?...
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Mobile learning trailer will bring hands-on workforce training to Martinsville inmates
Mobile learning trailer will bring hands-on workforce training to Martinsville inmates
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Patrick and Henry Community College will bring electrical engineering courses to Martinsville inmates starting in January.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Mobile learning trailer will bring hands-on workforce training to Martinsville inmates
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Most home care services are delivered through Medicaid waiver programs.
Of the 50 responding states (including D.C.), 44 manage waiver costs through limits on total enrollment (37 states) or total spending (15 states): https://on.kff.org/48so73J
Of the 50 responding states (including D.C.), 44 manage waiver costs through limits on total enrollment (37 states) or total spending (15 states): https://on.kff.org/48so73J
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Most home care services are delivered through Medicaid waiver programs.
Of the 50 responding states (including D.C.), 44 manage waiver costs through limits on total enrollment (37 states) or total spending (15 states): https://on.kff.org/48so73J
Of the 50 responding states (including D.C.), 44 manage waiver costs through limits on total enrollment (37 states) or total spending (15 states): https://on.kff.org/48so73J
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Averett University announces ‘simplified’ tuition plan to begin in 2026
Averett University announces ‘simplified’ tuition plan to begin in 2026
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The private university in Danville wants to reduce “sticker shock” that may deter potential students from applying.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Averett University announces ‘simplified’ tuition plan to begin in 2026
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The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
Racial profiling, no warrant, no due process; but what else can one expect from a regime committing extrajudicial murder on the high seas?
Trump's gotta go.
Racial profiling, no warrant, no due process; but what else can one expect from a regime committing extrajudicial murder on the high seas?
Trump's gotta go.
November 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The Honduran-born Charlotte resident filed a police report after the officers let him go.
Racial profiling, no warrant, no due process; but what else can one expect from a regime committing extrajudicial murder on the high seas?
Trump's gotta go.
Racial profiling, no warrant, no due process; but what else can one expect from a regime committing extrajudicial murder on the high seas?
Trump's gotta go.
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Danville Planning Commission to consider new community college CDL training facility
Danville Planning Commission to consider new community college CDL training facility
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Danville Community College wants to expand its CDL training program with an additional location. The planning commission will take up the request on Monday.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Danville Planning Commission to consider new community college CDL training facility
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Almost two-thirds of states say they face at least a “50-50” chance of a Medicaid budget shortfall in FY 2026 as they anticipate increased Medicaid spending and tighter fiscal conditions.
Learn more in our report: https://on.kff.org/4oJnA3e
Learn more in our report: https://on.kff.org/4oJnA3e
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Almost two-thirds of states say they face at least a “50-50” chance of a Medicaid budget shortfall in FY 2026 as they anticipate increased Medicaid spending and tighter fiscal conditions.
Learn more in our report: https://on.kff.org/4oJnA3e
Learn more in our report: https://on.kff.org/4oJnA3e