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An anesthesiologist in Hawaii has been arrested after police say he tried to kill his wife at a popular tourist lookout — and later admitted it during a FaceTime call with his son.

Honolulu Police say Dr Gerhardt Konig is charged with second-degree attempted murder. Investigators allege the incident happened at around 10am on March 24 at Nuʻuanu Pali Lookout in O‘ahu.

Court documents claim Konig and his wife, Arielle Konig, were standing close to the cliff edge when she said they were too near the drop. Konig had reportedly asked her to take a photo with him by the edge. The filing alleges he then attacked her, striking the back of her head with a rock. It also claims her head hit the ground and that he tried to inject her using two syringes.

Two hikers are said to have intervened after Arielle shouted for help. She reportedly told them her husband was trying to kill her.

Arielle later filed for a restraining order on March 27. In that petition, she says Konig contacted his adult son soon after the alleged attack. During a FaceTime call, he is accused of saying: “I just tried to kill Ari but she got away.” The filing also claims he appeared “covered in blood” and told his son he planned to die by suicide.

Konig was arrested later the same day. His bail has been set at $5 million.

Paige Collins, a 25-year-old from Hampshire, UK, has spoken about the severe health damage she says she suffered after taking ketamine heavily for three years.

She first tried the drug at 19 while partying with friends. What began as an occasional habit gradually escalated — from weekends to weekdays during the COVID period — until it became daily use. Paige said she was spending around £1,000 ($1,292) a month and didn’t realise she was addicted until years later. By early 2024, she said she was taking between five and 10 grams a day.

Over time, Paige began experiencing intense pain and a constant urge to urinate, sometimes going to the toilet more than 50 times a day. She also noticed she was “peeing jelly,” which she later learned was her bladder lining. She said the symptoms became so debilitating that she barely left the house for several months in 2023, yet still struggled to stop.

In 2021, Paige sought medical help. Tests including an ultrasound and cystoscopy showed her bladder had shrunk dramatically and could hold only about 30ml. The NHS says a healthy bladder typically holds 400–600ml, meaning Paige’s capacity was roughly five percent of normal.

Paige said doctors told her the damage is irreversible. She has now been clean for nine months, but continues to deal with bladder problems that affect her ability to work. She is undergoing bladder instillation treatment to help reduce inflammation, ease pain, and stretch the bladder.

By sharing her experience, Paige hopes to warn others about the risks, saying she wouldn’t wish the physical or emotional toll on anyone.

Shocking images have emerged from a Connecticut home where a woman allegedly kept her stepson imprisoned for nearly 20 years. Authorities in Waterbury confirmed that 57-year-old Kimberly Sullivan faces multiple charges, including second-degree kidnapping and cruelty, following the disturbing discovery.

The ordeal came to light on February 17 after the victim started a fire in his cramped bedroom, hoping the flames would allow him to escape. According to police reports, the man had been isolated since he was taken out of school at age 10. He claims he was confined to a tiny 9-by-8-foot room and survived on just two sandwiches and water daily.

Newly released photos reveal the grim conditions inside the Blake Street residence. The images show charred walls, piles of debris, and a door secured with a reinforced lock. These photos paint a stark picture of the environment the victim endured before his desperate bid for freedom.

Sullivan pleaded not guilty on March 28 and was released on $300,000 bail. Her attorney, Ioannis Kaloidis, denies the allegations, insisting the man was never restrained. However, the victim’s former school principal, Tom Pannone, stated that educators had reported concerns to child protective services years ago, but no action was taken.

The investigation continues as the community grapples with how such a situation went unnoticed for so long.

Australian dad Fraser has shared how he learned he had young-onset Alzheimer’s — and the early signs his children noticed first.

Fraser, 41, said he was diagnosed midway through 2024. But looking back, he believes his symptoms began about two years earlier. Young-onset Alzheimer’s (also called early-onset Alzheimer’s) is a less common form of dementia that starts before age 65.

In a March 30 Q&A on his YouTube channel, I (don’t) have dementia, Fraser said he asked his kids what they remembered as his earliest changes. They told him it seemed “casual” at first. Everyone forgets things sometimes, they said, but his everyday memory slips started happening more often and more frequently.

Fraser also spoke about the emotional toll after the diagnosis. At first, he tried not to think about it. But about five to six months later, his mental health “crashed.” He started having panic attacks and feeling depressed, which he believes was linked to avoiding the reality of his condition.

He said he began seeing a psychologist and started antidepressants. While filming YouTube videos can be stressful, he described it as a helpful process too. Talking openly brings the fear “to the surface,” helps him work through it, and makes it feel more manageable.

Fraser added that facing these thoughts is hard, but he sees it as an important step toward acceptance.

Katy Bampton, a former adult-content creator, says dating feels very different now that she has stepped away from the sex industry and is looking for something deeper.

The 32-year-old from South Wales, now living on Thailand’s Koh Samui, says she had more than 100 partners during her past, including threesomes and large swingers’ parties. After leaving OnlyFans, she chose a year of celibacy to “cleanse” and heal from what she describes as trauma and discomfort. She says the break helped her understand herself better and return to dating with clearer boundaries.

Bampton now works in a nursery and has also launched a “School of Sensuality” on the island, aiming to help women reconnect with their bodies. While she still values sexual chemistry, she says intimacy should come after an emotional bond, not before.

She avoids dating apps and prefers meeting people in everyday places like gyms, cafés, or the beach. When it comes to her past, she says she doesn’t hide her name, but usually waits until the second date to explain her background—once she knows there’s a real connection and that a man isn’t treating her like a “trophy.”

She says some men react with insecurity, unrealistic expectations, or even intimidation, and she considers heavy porn use or poor sexual health habits major red flags. Bampton adds that she still gets regular STI tests and expects potential partners to be just as responsible. Ultimately, she says she wants a calm, self-assured man and a monogamous, long-term relationship—possibly with a British partner.

After a holiday season of big meals and frequent drinks, some people reach January and start questioning their relationship with alcohol. A heavy December does not automatically mean someone has an alcohol problem. Still, learning the warning signs can help you spot when drinking may be shifting from social to harmful.

Mental health advocate and recovering alcoholic Alastair Stewart has shared seven red flags he says often show up early. Writing on Instagram, he explained that alcoholism can begin quietly and look like “just social drinking,” until the mindset changes and the damage starts to build.

One key difference is control versus compulsion. Social drinkers can take alcohol or leave it. Stewart says addiction can feel like a pull you cannot switch off. Another sign is occasional versus obsessive drinking, such as thinking about the next drink before finishing the first.

Stewart also points to fun versus escape. If drinking becomes the go-to response to stress, pain, or difficult emotions, it may be serving as an escape rather than a choice. He adds stops versus excuses, where someone keeps finding reasons why “tonight doesn’t count.”

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Over time, the impact can grow. Stewart warns that addiction may lead to slow destruction, affecting relationships, health, money, and trust. He also highlights choice versus dependence, where alcohol feels necessary to get through the day, and hidden versus honest behavior, such as hiding bottles or lying to others.

If these patterns feel familiar, it may be a sign to cut back and seek support.

Jennifer, a mother of two, has explained how she was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer after doctors found it by chance.

She told The Patient Story that the first clue appeared after a car accident. Scans showed a “spot” on her lung. However, she did not learn it was cancer at the time. Around 10 months later, she went to her doctor with symptoms she thought were a sinus infection. Tests and scans then revealed a tumour on her lung, leading to the diagnosis.

The news came as a shock. Jennifer said she had always lived a healthy lifestyle. She ran 5K races, stayed active, and ate well. She also felt tired, but blamed it on everyday life, including a long commute and raising two teenagers.

Jennifer now takes a targeted medication every day. She said it helps, but the side effects are constant. Even if she “doesn’t look sick,” she says the treatment still impacts her daily routine.

She is now calling for earlier lung cancer screening. Jennifer believes people should be checked from age 35, similar to screening for other cancers. She said more people under 50, especially women, are being diagnosed, and many do not see lung cancer as a risk for young, healthy adults.

Jennifer was diagnosed five years ago. She praised research and clinical trials for improving treatment options. She also said the support of the lung cancer community has helped her stay hopeful and focused on taking things one step at a time.

Three days into 2026, global tensions are already high. A fresh conflict has put many people on edge, especially after reports that the US bombed Venezuela on the orders of Donald Trump, detained the country’s president, and then announced drug and weapons charges.

Against that backdrop, psychic Jill Jackson has shared a bleak outlook for the year. Speaking on the Jeff Mara Podcast, she claimed 2026 will bring major economic disruption. She predicted widespread job losses and said many people will make big life changes, including leaving long-term careers and starting over. Jackson also said she expects more small, local businesses to appear as people rebuild.

She added that these shifts could push people to move away from places they have lived for years. Jackson linked this to spiritual ideas, including chakras being “out of alignment,” for those who believe in that kind of explanation.

Jackson also warned of natural disasters. She said countries in the Pacific and Caribbean could see more earthquakes and flooding. She has previously claimed she correctly predicted an earthquake in Japan’s Aomori Prefecture in December.

On conflicts, Jackson said Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will continue beyond 2026. However, she suggested Trump’s latest escalation could fade by mid-year. She also claimed public opinion in the US may begin turning against wars in 2027.

Other predictors have also shared gloomy forecasts for 2026, including more volcanic activity, possible alien “reveals,” and a rise in Hollywood defamation cases.