Kids are amazing, which makes selecting the Time Kid of the Year recipient difficult every year. Their choice for 2024 checks all the boxes and then some. Meet Heman Bekele, the 15-year-old whiz kid who won the top honor this year. The soft-spoken young man sounds much older than his physical age as he describes his invention. He talks about the process that went into developing it and his thoughts on why this is necessary. He has hopes and dreams and isn’t stopping here. Hemen Bekele invented a soap that might be able to treat and eventually prevent many forms of skin cancer. Skin cancer, or melanoma, is an increasing threat to anyone who spends time outside. There has been a significant rise in the disease since the depletion of the ozone layer, which became a big issue in the 1970s. If you spend any amount of time in direct sunlight, you are at risk of developing skin cancer. Images from YouTube. During an interview with Time, Hemen said, “I’m really passionate about skin cancer research. Whether it’s my research or what’s happening in the field. It’s absolutely incredible to think that one day my bar of soap will be able to make a direct impact on somebody else’s life. That’s the reason I started this all in the first place.” And that is why Hemen was selected as the Time Kid of the Year! The Future For Time’s Kid Of The Year We may not see these miracle bars of soap on our store shelves anytime soon. There will be patents, manufacturing, and federal approval hoops to jump through. In the meantime, Hemen will continue working to perfect this invention. This dedicated young man spends some of his spare time at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland. He continues working toward his dream. Images from YouTube. Hemen describes his work with the passion of a seasoned scientist. He began experimenting at a very young age and has a great future ahead of him. He concentrates his efforts on soap because “everyone uses soap.” It is the most effective way to provide prevention and treatment for a threat that affects everyone. That innovative forward-thinking in creating a universal product will take Hemen far. Although this product could make him millions, Hemen strives to make it available through a non-profit organization. His goal is to make it more widely available to all people who need it, not just those with deep pockets. How refreshing is that? One of Hemen’s favorite things to do in his spare time is marching band, where he plays the flute. He also plays chess, basketball, and reads. He understands the importance of a well-blended life of work and play. At 15, Hemen has many years ahead of him to continue his research into finding a cure and treatment for a disease affecting many people. Please join us in celebrating this young man by sharing his story. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post 15-Yr-Old’s Skin Cancer-Treating Soap Wins Him Time’s Kid Of The Year Award appeared first on InspireMore.

For many kids across the country, school is back in session. That means parents are starting to make lots of lunches, many of which contain a beloved staple: apple juice! But not matter if you’re a kid or an adult who enjoys this tasty beverage, it’s important to know that there is a recall for this product at Walmart. So, if you have some Great Value apple juice in your kitchen, here’s what you need to know. First, there’s the reason for the recall. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recalled juice contains high levels of arsenic. While low levels of arsenic are said to be harmless, these drinks contain more than is allowed. More specifically, 10 parts per billion are allowed while these juices contain 13.2 parts per billion. Abhishek singh / Unsplash There are a few ways to identify these products. First, they are the ones packaged in eight-ounce PET plastic bottles and sold in six-packs. They will also have a Best If Used By date of December 28, 2024 and the following UPC code: 0-78742-29655-5. Walmart Recall on Great Value Apple Juice Impacts 26 States — Is Yours on the List? Although this recall impacts many states, not all of them are affected by this recall. A complete list can be found here: Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont and West Virginia. Polina Tankilevitch / Pexels Are you able to recognize the symptoms of arsenic poisoning? They can begin less than 30 minutes after consuming a large amount of arsenic. While the symptoms can vary, they tend to include abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and a “pins and needles” feeling in your fingers and toes. Some may also get red, swollen skin. In these cases, please seek medical attention ASAP. As usual, recalled products can be returned to their place of purchase or thrown away. Stay safe, everyone! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Walmart Recall: Lunchbox Staple Pulled From Shelves In 26 States appeared first on InspireMore.

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A post shared on X claims to show a tanker hit by the Houthis. Thank you #Yemen… Yemen✌️? ????? pic.twitter.com/hIR395Cqmd — ZAINABZEHRA????????? (@ZAINABALI_72) August 21, 2024 Verdict: False The video is from 2021 and shows a ship on fire off the coast of Sri Lanka. It is not related to the Houthi campaign in the Red Sea. […]

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