There is no such thing as a sunscreen pill

ASK THE DOCTORSHello, dear readers, and welcome to a bonus letters column. You've had us thinking about and researching a fascinating collection of topics, and we're eager to dive right in.— With the warmer weather and longer days, we're in peak sunscreen season.

Unemployed friend criticizes remote job duties

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a friend who came to stay with me at my home during the workweek. I work remotely. While she was here, she made a lot of random and annoying remarks about my job.

Trump’s message is false, yet familiar

Donald Trump declared at a recent campaign rally, “This is the final battle, either the Communists win and destroy America, or we destroy the Communists.”Trump has long employed redbaiting tactics, tinged with antisemitic tropes.

Compression socks on long flights helps DVT

Dear Doctors: My job requires a lot of travel, including long-haul flights.My mom says I need to start wearing compression socks so I do not get a blood clot. I'm 27, not overweight and in good health. Plus, our company books lie-flat seats, and I always get up and walk around. Am I really at risk?

Busy student wants to make time for friends

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am taking summer classes and working this summer to advance my studies and make some money. While I am proud of myself for using my time in ways that will benefit me in the future, I feel a bit left out from my friends.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

30 YEARS AGO• Custer County Easy Riders trekked to Amarillo, Texas, to tour the Quarterhorse Museum and other horsemanshiprelated sites including the Walter Merrick Horse Ranch at Sayre.

Ready for world of local politics?

It’s that time of year again.Time for filing for Clinton City Council spots in Ward 1 and Ward 3. Council seats are twoyear terms, and next year Clinton voters will determine who will represent Ward 2, Ward 4, and who will serve as mayor.But that’s next year and a world away.

Changes within the DNA of the Southern Baptist Convention

In 2000, after decades as America's most famous Sunday school teacher, Jimmy Carter decided to cut the symbolic ties binding him to the Southern Baptist Convention.The former president remained active at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga., and didn't renounce his faith.

The Tree of Life a powerful image in Jewish tradition

(AP) — The name of the synagogue, Tree of Life, has almost become shorthand for the tragedy. Yet it highlights a symbol from the Bible that has transformed over time, coming to represent how the human and the divine relate through revelation.

Trained dogs can sniff out COVID-19 infection

Dear Doctors: Our kids are obsessed with a story they heard from a friend that dogs can tell when someone is sick with COVID-19. Is that accurate?I've read dogs can smell diabetes and cancer, but smelling a virus seems far-fetched.Might this have diagnostic value, or is it just a fun fact?