🧴 Too much sunscreen?

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It’s Monday, May 13 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

  • Israel’s evacuation order in Rafah

  • The debate over proper sunscreen use

  • 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Rafah evacuation

NPR: Israel's new evacuation orders in Rafah could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis -- over 75% of Gaza is already under evacuation, and half of Rafah's population is children.

The UN Human rights office demands a halt to the Rafah assault -- there's a genuine risk of war crimes by Israel.

NYT thinks the whole thing will backfire -- it'll cause a diplomatic rift with Egypt, likely won't eradicate Hamas, and will tank any hostage deals.

The Guardian agrees. The Rafah assault worsens Gaza's plight and highlights global inaction -- we need a ceasefire, not more war.

But NY Post insists it's the right move. Israel is trying to separate the civilians from Hamas -- they should evacuate ASAP.

Fox News agrees. Israel's Rafah operation is a must to defeat Hamas after failed cease-fire attempts.

Too much sunscreen?

Healthline says daily sunscreen is a must-have, even on cloudy days or indoors: Daily use prevents skin damage and cancer.

But The Atlantic disagrees. New research highlights the sun's health benefits -- daily sunscreen can limit those benefits.

Outside Online agrees. Many people overuse sunscreen and risk Vitamin D deficiencies.

But the NIH says no way, use sunscreen for protection against UVR-related health risks and aging.

CNN recommends going for balance -- but in general, most people don't apply enough.

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1) Anti-Israel protests at U.S. colleges escalate, disrupting graduation ceremonies and campus life amid Gaza conflict.

2) Bill Hwang faces trial over the $36 billion collapse of Archegos, with accusations of lying to ascend Wall Street.

3) Wildfire smoke from Canada drifts into the US, leading to air quality alerts in multiple states including Minnesota.

4) The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL's prime-time season opener on Sept. 5.