In recent years, a wave of social media trends has cast doubt on the safety and necessity of sunscreen, often framing it as a “chemical” danger while romanticizing unprotected sun exposure. Influencers frequently rely on the “appeal to nature” fallacy, suggesting that because the sun is natural and life-giving, it cannot possibly be harmful. While it is true that the sun is essential for life and vitamin D production, this binary logic ignores the reality of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV rays are well-documented carcinogens that damage cellular DNA, leading to mutations that can manifest as skin cancer years later. Modern…

The morning began with a routine traffic patrol in Lewiston, but it quickly spiraled into a chaotic series of events that tested the patience and safety of local officers. It all started on Birch Street, where police observed a vehicle driving erratically, nearly colliding with another car. When officers signaled for the driver to pull over, the situation immediately took a turn for the worse. Instead of a smooth stop, the driver swerved, slamming into a curb and blowing out a tire, leaving his vehicle disabled and setting the stage for a tense roadside encounter. When officers approached the vehicle,…