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Light pollution could be leading to longer mosquito biting seasons 04/25/2023 11:40pm • Light pollution could be why mosquitoes are active for longer periods during the year than they used to be, according to a study by the Ohio State University. The research appears to show more evidence that development and brighter lights might result in a longer bloodsucking season for the insect. Kelenic, Hernández homer to lead Mariners past Phillies 5-3 04/25/2023 10:17pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jarred Kelenic hit a solo home run, double and single, Teoscar Hernández also went deep and the Seattle Mariners opened a nine-game trip with a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Jose Caballero and J.P. Crawford also drove in runs for the Mariners. � Sudan fighting eclipses new truce as aid groups raise alarm 04/25/2023 09:58pm • CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese and foreigners streamed out of the capital of Khartoum and other battle zones, as fighting Tuesday shook a new three-day truce brokered by the United States and Saudi Arabia. Aid agencies raised increasing alarm over the crumbling humanitarian situation in a country reliant o UN warns of lab risk, more displacement amid Sudan conflict 04/25/2023 09:53pm • GENEVA (AP) — U.N. officials said Tuesday that one side in the Sudan conflict has seized control of a national health lab in the capital of Khartoum that holds biological material, calling it an “extremely dangerous” development. The announcement came as officials warned that more refugees cou Mom, boyfriend get life sentences in 10-year-old boy's death 04/25/2023 08:22pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — The mother of a 10-year-old boy and her boyfriend were each sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for torturing and murdering the child, who was beaten, brutalized and starved in Southern California. Heather Barron, 33, and Kareem Leiva, 37, were convicted of first-degree murder i Why the MCAT Matters Beyond Medical School Admissions 04/25/2023 08:00pm • The Medical College Admission Test, commonly known as the MCAT, is a major milestone for premed students and arguably one of the most substantial and challenging exams that they have to take. As one of the most significant factors in the evaluation of medical school applicants, the MCAT's importance Steps to Take Before Relocating in Retirement 04/25/2023 08:00pm • Retirement often brings a sense of freedom and that includes choosing where you want to live. If you had a residence close to your employer during your working years, you won't have to worry about the daily commute anymore. You may decide to move closer to family in a different state or settle in a What Does a Psychiatrist Do? 04/25/2023 08:00pm • As the world grows increasingly understanding and accepting of mental health issues, the stigma surrounding professions like psychiatrists has gradually begun to fade. But what exactly is a psychiatrist? What do they do, and how do they differ from other mental health professionals like psychologist Trial opens in E. Jean Carroll's rape lawsuit against Trump 04/25/2023 07:25pm • NEW YORK (AP) — A nearly 30-year-old rape claim against Donald Trump went to trial Tuesday as jurors in the federal civil case heard a former advice columnist’s allegation of being attacked in a luxury department store dressing room. The former president says nothing happened between them. E. Je North Dakota's latest try at abortion ban could face lawsuit 04/25/2023 06:43pm • North Dakota has become the latest state to ban abortion in most cases — again. Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday signed a ban that has narrow exceptions: Abortion is legal in pregnancies caused by rape or incest, but only in the first six weeks of pregnancy. Abortion is allowed later in pregnancy only i WHO fires doctor after findings of sexual misconduct 04/25/2023 03:15pm • GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization says it has fired one of its doctors who faced allegations, first reported by The Associated Press, that he had repeatedly engaged in sexual misconduct. The U.N. health agency had come under pressure from the United States and other countries to do more Millennial Money: How card perks can help pregnant travelers 04/25/2023 08:53am • I was 10-weeks pregnant and craving pizza while on vacation in Germany. We picked a well-reviewed restaurant, only to be told that no tables would be available that night. My husband, who meant well, suggested we try our luck at a different restaurant a few doors down. But it didn’t serve pizza, a Gray goes 7, Gallo homers to help Twins beat Yankees 6-1 04/25/2023 12:00am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sonny Gray pitched seven scoreless innings and Joey Gallo homered as the two former Yankees propelled the Minnesota Twins to a 6-1 win against New York on Monday night. Jorge Polanco added two hits and three RBIs for Minnesota. Polanco has hit safely in all four games this seaso Foreigners airlifted out; Sudanese seek refuge from fighting 04/24/2023 11:45pm • KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — As foreign governments airlifted hundreds of their diplomats and other citizens to safety, Sudanese desperately sought ways to escape the chaos Monday, fearing that the country’s two rival generals will escalate their all-out battle for power once evacuations are completed Over 1,000 migrants reach Italian isle; 23 reported missing 04/24/2023 11:33pm • ROME (AP) — With the return of calm seas, migrant smugglers launched dozens of boats from Tunisia during the weekend and some 1,200 people ended up on a tiny Italian island while several were reported missing at sea, the Italian Coast Guard said Monday. Coast guard officials said in a statement th