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A court in Innsbruck has heard that the account given by Thomas Plamberger does not match the evidence surrounding the death of his girlfriend, Kerstin Gurtner.

Gurtner, 33, died in January 2024 near the summit of Grossglockner, Austria’s highest mountain. Temperatures had dropped to around minus 20°C. Plamberger, 39, is on trial accused of negligent homicide.

He told the court that after spending time with her in severe cold, she urged him to “go” and get help. He said he left her to seek rescue. However, the judge stated that the position of her body did not match his description. A rescue official confirmed she was found in a different location and appeared to have fallen while trying to descend.

Prosecutors argue that Plamberger made serious errors. They claim the couple were poorly equipped and that he failed to call for help promptly. He is also accused of leaving her exhausted and hypothermic instead of turning back earlier in worsening weather.

Plamberger denies wrongdoing, calling it a tragic accident. The court will decide whether his decisions on the mountain amount to criminal negligence or a fatal misjudgment in extreme conditions.

Melissa Fellows, a 38-year-old mother of three from Hull, was diagnosed with a rare cancer after doctors dismissed a growing lump on her stomach for ten years.

She first noticed the small lump in 2009. Her GP told her it was a harmless lipoma, a common fatty growth. Over time, the lump became larger and painful. During two pregnancies and several medical visits, she was repeatedly reassured it was nothing serious. No detailed scans were carried out.

By 2019, the mass had grown so large that she struggled with daily tasks. Further tests, including scans and a biopsy, finally revealed the truth: she had liposarcoma, a rare cancer that develops in fat tissue. Surgeons removed a 30cm tumor weighing over three stone. Doctors later confirmed it was one of the largest they had seen.

Despite surgery and chemotherapy, the cancer had already spread. She was told her condition was terminal.

Melissa and her husband took legal action. Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust admitted that earlier investigation could have led to a cure. The family received a six-figure settlement, along with a formal apology.

Now, Melissa is calling for greater awareness. She urges people not to ignore lumps that grow or cause pain and encourages patients to push for proper scans and specialist referrals. Her message is clear: early testing can save lives.

A Georgia family is grieving the loss of a 19-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn son after a tragic Thanksgiving night crash. What began as a joyful holiday ended in unimaginable heartbreak for the loved ones of Jaylah Donald.

Just after midnight on November 28, Jaylah and her mother, Takila, were driving home after giving a neighbor a ride. As they backed out of a driveway onto Fairview Road, their car was hit on the passenger side by a BMW traveling west. According to the Georgia Department of Public Safety, Takila’s vehicle did not yield as it re-entered the road. The impact killed Jaylah and her unborn baby instantly.

Takila was flown to Grady Memorial Hospital in critical condition. The BMW driver, Brandon Robinson, suffered minor injuries and is suspected of driving under the influence. Authorities say both drivers could face charges once the investigation is complete.

Jaylah’s family says the night had been filled with food, laughter, and holiday joy. Her grandmother remembers learning the news and feeling unable to breathe. Jaylah had recently graduated high school and planned to start college after her baby’s birth. Her father shared that he found out he would become a grandfather only hours before losing both his daughter and grandson.

Friends and family later gathered for a balloon release in Jaylah’s honor. A GoFundMe page has been created to cover funeral costs and provide support during this painful time.

The family hopes their story reminds others to value every moment—and to drive safely, especially during the holidays.

People are using a new term called “berrisexual” to describe how they experience attraction. It is a relatively recent label and has been appearing more often in online discussions.

Berrisexual describes people who can feel attraction to all genders. However, their attraction is usually stronger toward women, feminine people, and androgynous or non-binary people. Attraction to men or more masculine people can happen, but it is less common or less intense.

In simple terms, berrisexual sits between broader labels like bisexual or pansexual. It allows people to explain that their attraction is not equal across all genders. For some, this makes the label feel more accurate and comfortable.

Many people who use the term say it helps them better understand themselves. Some shared that older labels never felt quite right, and berrisexual gave them language that matched their real experiences.

The term is sometimes also called Laurian. While it is still not widely known, supporters say it gives space to people whose attraction does not fit neatly into existing categories. As with many newer labels, its main purpose is clarity and personal understanding, not to replace other identities.

For many, berrisexual is simply a way to explain who they are attracted to, in a way that feels honest and easy to understand.

The disappearance of 18-year-old Joshua Maddux puzzled his Colorado community for years. In May 2008, the quiet, outdoors-loving teen left home for a walk — something he did often — and never returned. His family searched tirelessly, holding onto hope that he had simply set off to start a new life after a difficult period marked by the loss of his older brother.

But after seven long years, an unexpected discovery brought the mystery to a heartbreaking end. In 2015, a property owner began demolishing an old, unused cabin less than a mile from the Maddux home. As workers dismantled the structure, they uncovered human remains lodged deep inside a chimney. Dental records confirmed the unimaginable: the body was Joshua’s.

The scene raised far more questions than answers. Joshua’s clothing had been neatly folded inside the cabin, and a heavy piece of furniture had been dragged in front of the fireplace. His body was found in a cramped, head-down position, yet no injuries, drugs, or signs of violence were detected. The initial ruling of accidental death — that he had climbed in and gotten stuck — quickly came under scrutiny when the cabin’s owner revealed that the chimney had once been fitted with sturdy metal grating.

Officials reopened the case, acknowledging that the circumstances didn’t align neatly with any single explanation. Whether accident, foul play, or something unknowable, the truth remains uncertain. For Joshua’s family, the discovery ended their search but left behind a tragedy without clear resolution.