At just 14 years old, Heman Bekele holds a very prestigious title – America’s Top Young Scientist. 3M awarded him with the honor for creating a soap to treat skin cancer. Matter of Fact travels to Fairfax, Virginia to talk to Bekele about his inspiration for making the soap and his multi-year plan for getting it out to the public.
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May 4, 2025During his campaign, President Donald Trump promised a crackdown on immigration. In his fi...
Oregon Prepares Residents for Wildfire Season
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