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…