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14-Year-Old Scientist Invents Soap to Treat Skin Cancer

In a world where young minds are constantly pushing the boundaries of science, one exceptional 14-year-old from Annandale, Virginia, has made a significant breakthrough. Heman Bekele, a ninth grader with a passion for biology and technology, recently clinched the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” His remarkable achievement was the development of a soap aimed at treating skin cancer, specifically melanoma, a type of skin cancer known for its aggressive nature. […]

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“The Invisible Ache”

     No cuts, no scratches, no stitches needed. There was no blood and no bruise, either, not even the least bit of soreness. And yet, you’re wounded, raw, wincing. You’re absolutely not okay right now, and in the new book “The Invisible Ache” by Courtney B. Vance & Dr. Robin L. Smith, with Charisse Jones, it’s from a hurt you cannot see. […]

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Blacks in Alabama Gain Congressional Seat After Lawsuit Prompts Redrawn Map

“Alabama’s defiance is striking and nearly unprecedented in this country’s history. A recent report offers important color and context,” said Alex Aronson, a judicial accountability advocate and former chief counsel to US Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. “This is not an organic development. Legislators are not acting or making strategy independently. There is a billion-dollar force which has been entrenched in the judiciary. About $600 million has been spent to control the composition of the court.” […]