A teenage boy was arrested by police after his school science project caused alarm among school officials and law enforcement. The boy had created a homemade clock that he brought to school to show his teachers, but they mistook it for a bomb due to its appearance. The incident sparked widespread outrage and debate about racial profiling and discrimination. Scientists were surprised by the boy’s ingenuity and creativity in constructing the clock, and many spoke out in support of him, criticizing the authorities for their overreaction. The boy’s arrest ultimately led to him receiving support and encouragement from individuals and organizations across the country.
