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Hargitay also helped draw attention to the issue among lawmakers (AP file photo) More than 250 convictions have emerged from a long-running investigation into thousands of sexual assault cases in Detroit, Michigan, where evidence had remained untested for decades. American actress Mariska Hargitay, best known for her role as detective Olivia Benson in Law &…

A roofless Scottish castle that has stood for centuries is back on the market for offers over £120,000. Baltersan Castle, near Maybole in Ayrshire, was built in 1584 and deserted around the middle of the 18th century. Despite its long period without a roof, much of the Category A-listed building remains intact, including original fireplaces,…

Two retired aircraft that once flew for the Maldives’ first national airline are getting a second life beneath the Indian Ocean, where they are being transformed from an unusual diving attraction into the foundation of a developing marine habitat. According to the Visit Maldives Corporation’s May 14, 2026, announcement, conservation teams and international media delegates…

Alekha GoldbergPhoto credit: Society for science When Alekha Goldberg’s older brother suffered a traumatic brain injury during a violent attack in Washington, D.C., she saw how deeply the injury changed his everyday life. He faced long-term problems with memory, thinking and brain fatigue, difficulties that affected both his work and daily routines. Rather than simply…

Francis said the situation continued despite rules in the rental agreement prohibiting smoking (AI image) A woman in Georgia who complained that marijuana smoke from her next-door neighbour was regularly entering her home, even though the building had a no-smoking policy, lost her case on Monday.Bridget Francis said the smoke made breathing difficult and affected…

A Texas landlord-tenant dispute over a $1,950 security deposit ended with a partial refund for the tenant, but not the legal costs he had hoped to recover. Blake Vaughn challenged deductions made by landlord Albert Li after his mother and two brothers moved out of a rented property in Tarrant County. The disagreement involved repair…

A nearly century-old Los Angeles home turned into a profitable real estate deal for actor Emma Stone after she bought the property for $2.3 million, renovated it and added a separate guesthouse. According to Realtor.com’s February 2024 report, the Spanish-style home sold for $4.3 million, fetching $305,000 more than its asking price of $3.995 million….

Iran threatens to unveil ‘Father of All Bombs’ amid reports of fresh US-Israeli strike plans The United States and Israel have drawn up plans for renewed military strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections, according to a report by The New York Times.Meanwhile, Tehran has threatened to unveil a weapon it calls the “Father…

Trump growing closer to Putin? How Musk’s Starshield curbs cost Ukraine $1 million in drones A disruption in the US military satellite internet service Starshield caused Ukrainian drones worth more than $1 million to fall from the sky and forced troops to halt almost all operations for three days, The New York Times reported, citing…

The last Saarc summit was held in 2014 in Nepal. In remarks likely to ruffle feathers in India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu called for an early convening of the Saarc summit during his visit to Pakistan, saying Male is ready to work with other member-states to make the summit happen.The summit, which was to take…