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     “Today, our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of former Deputy Chief Leroy Stover,” the Birmingham Police Department posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday (Nov. 3.) “As the first Black officer to integrate the Birmingham force, his legacy and work at the Birmingham Police Department paved a way for others to follow in his footsteps.”

     Nelson Mandela, the iconic figure whose name is synonymous with the fight against apartheid and the pursuit of justice, continues to inspire people around the world. His remarkable life and legacy are well-documented, but there are some lesser-known aspects of his journey that offer a more nuanced understanding of the man behind the legend.

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.

     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.