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Deccan Herald
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt says perseverance is her definition of success
Gerhardt's Beauty With A Purpose (BWAP) project for the ongoing 72nd Miss World pageant is a small cardboard box filled with the right ingredients that will let children – from Cape Town to Kolkata to Dublin – dream bigger dreams. She calls it 'Dream In A box'.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Private donations to keep Humanities North Dakota open after federal cut
Attendees listen to a presentation by podcaster and author Kate Bowler organized by Humanities North Dakota in Fargo in 2024. (Photo provided by Humanities North Dakota) Humanities North Dakota has received $300,000 in private donations to keep its doors open after it learned earlier this month all its federal funding had been terminated. That figure includes $200,000 from the New York-based Mellon Foundation, which on Tuesday pledged $15 million to a total of 56 humanities councils around the country. The other $100,000 came from other donors, according to Executive Director Brenna Gerhardt. The money will help keep the organization afloat after its grant money was abruptly pulled by the federal government. But it only replaces a portion of the cut funding. 'The Mellon Foundation's support is both a lifeline and a vote of confidence,' Gerhardt said in a Tuesday statement announcing the award. In addition, Humanities North Dakota can receive up to $50,000 in matching funds from the Mellon Foundation with the help of local donors. The Mellon Foundation will double any contributions to Humanities North Dakota made after Tuesday. Donations can be made on the Humanities North Dakota website. 'At stake are both the operational integrity of organizations like museums, libraries, historical societies in every single state, as well as the mechanisms to participate in the cultural dynamism and exchange that is a fundamental part of American civic life,' Elizabeth Alexander, the Mellon Foundation's president, said in a Tuesday announcement. Alexander said that even though the donation won't cover all of the lost funding, she hopes the money will help councils get by. Humanities North Dakota in limbo after loss of federal funding Humanities North Dakota, which provides public education in areas including history, civics and the arts, has historically relied on funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities to cover operational costs. The nonprofit on April 2 received a letter from the federal agency that stated a $900,000 grant it received for the 2025 fiscal year had been terminated. Humanities North Dakota, which has four full-time and two part-time staff, had yet to spend more than $600,000 of the grant. The National Endowment for the Humanities, which provides funding to humanities organizations across the country, is 'repurposing its funding allocations in a new direction in furtherance of the President's agenda,' Acting Chairman Michael McDonald wrote in the letter. The letter cites a Feb. 19 executive order by President Donald Trump which the White House says will streamline federal bureaucracy. A total of $65 million in grant money awarded to 56 humanities councils serving U.S. states, territories and Washington, D.C., was terminated. In response to the funding cuts, Humanities North Dakota is launching a new initiative to share online programming with other humanities councils, Gerhardt said. Called 'The Study,' the effort is intended to help out councils that don't have the funding to continue providing programming without the federal money. Humanities councils that join The Study will get access to livestreamed programs, a repository of recorded events and other content. Humanities North Dakota is in a unique position to help other councils since it's consistently held events online since the coronavirus pandemic, said Gerhardt. 'We're the only one with the infrastructure to pivot this quickly,' she said. The hope is that North Dakota and other states begin collaborating and pooling resources so all Americans have access to humanities programming, she added. Five other states have already joined the initiative — Washington, Iowa, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Montana, according to Gerhardt. Humanities North Dakota will still provide the same programs moving forward, though the current plan is to cut the number of events by about half, Gerhardt said. The nonprofit's programs, which include online classes, book talks, lectures and more, reached an estimated 24,000 people last year. Congress created the National Endowment for the Humanities in 1965 and appropriates money for grants to humanities councils across the U.S. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Yahoo
Unpacking the Case Against Doctor Accused of Cliffside Attack on Wife
Originally appeared on E! Online Arielle Konig set off for a hike on Oahu with her anesthesiologist husband on March 24. And after they had posed for a photo at the edge of the 1,000-foot Nu'anu Pali Lookout, which offers sweeping views of the windward side of the island, Dr. Gerhardt Konig tried to kill his wife, according to Honolulu prosecutors. The 36-year-old mother of two was found along the Pali Puka trail near the lookout spot with multiple head and facial injuries, according to a March 28 news release announcing that a grand jury had indicted Gerhardt, 46, on a charge of attempted murder. He is accused of hitting Arielle in the head with a rock multiple times after first trying to push her off a cliff, per the release. Gerhardt fled the scene but was arrested later that same night following a foot pursuit near Nuuanu Pali Drive, prosecutors said. Defense attorney Thomas Otake told E! News that Gerhardt plans to plead not guilty to attempted murder at his arraignment scheduled for April 7 and had no further comment at this time. Bail was initially set at $5 million but, in the wake of the indictment, Gerhardt was remanded and remains in custody at O'ahu Community Correctional Center, according to prosecutors. Once she was with the police, she said she learned her husband had FaceTimed her adult stepson. 'Gerhardt was observed to be covered in blood,' she said in the petition. 'Gerhardt said 'I just tried to kill Ari but she got away.'' She additionally stated that her stepson told her that his father wanted to kill himself by jumping off a cliff. He was instead arrested by Honolulu police officers, who had set up a large search area for him near the Pali Lookout. Arielle Konig's attorney Brandon Segal told Hawaii News Now in a statement on Friday: 'Arielle is focusing on her recovery at home in Maui with the support of her family. She kindly asks that the media and the public respect their privacy during this time.' More from E! Online Tom Hanks' Daughter E.A. Hanks Says Her Childhood Was Filled With "Violence" and "Deprivation" American Idol Secrets Revealed: Contestant Paychecks, Living Arrangements and More Influencer Hailey Okula's Husband Details Heartbreaking Final Moments Before Her Death In the meantime, Arielle has secured a temporary restraining order against her spouse of six years, with whom she shares two sons, ages 2 and 4. In her March 27 TRO petition, obtained by E! News, Arielle accused Gerhardt of recent abusive behavior before the alleged attack: Here is what to know about how this case has unfolded so far: What Was Going On in Gerhardt Konig and Arielle Konig's Marriage Before His Arrest?What Is Gerhardt Konig Accused of Doing to Wife Arielle Konig? Did Gerhardt Konig Tell His Son He Tried to Kill His Wife?Where Is Gerhardt Konig Now? Where Is Arielle Konig Now?
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Doctor's Wife Granted Restraining Order Over Attempted Murder
Originally appeared on E! Online Arielle Konig is taking legal action. The 36-year-old has filed for—and been granted—a restraining order against her husband Gerhardt Konig amid his arrest for attempted murder after he allegedly beat her with a rock and attempted to throw her off a cliff during a hike in Hawaii. In her petition, obtained by NBC News and viewed by E! News, Arielle detailed Gerhardt's alleged March 24 attack, which Arielle says involved dragging her towards the cliff's edge, trying to inject her with 'an unknown substance' via a syringe and hitting her 'repeatedly on the head' with a nearby rock. 'I am fearful that if Gerhardt is released from custody, he will return to Maui and attempt to harm or kill me, as well as harm or kill our children or other family members,' Arielle—who shared kids Olin, born in 2020, and Viggo, born in 2023, with Gerhardt—wrote. 'I am requesting this Temporary Restraining Order for the protection of myself, my children, and my family. More from E! Online Jason Kelce Has Hilarious Reaction to Baby No. 4 With Kylie Kelce Malcolm in the Middle's Erik Per Sullivan Seen for the First Time 18 Years Influencer Lindsay Dewey's 22-Month-Old Son Dies After Mirror Falls on Him A 180-day restraining order was ultimately granted to Arielle, as seen in docs viewed by E! News, with the presiding judge writing, 'the Court finds there is probable cause to believe that a past act or acts of abuse have occurred, or that threats of abuse make it probable that acts of abuse by the Respondent may be imminent.' The document also noted of Gerhardt, 'The court also finds the Respondent owns, intends to obtain or possesses a firearm/electric gun (e.g., stun gun, Taser) and that the firearm/electric gun may be used to threaten, injure or abuse a person.' The restraining order prevents Gerhardt from contacting Arielle, threatening or physically abusing her, coming within 100 feet of her or within 100 yards of where she lives, works or goes to school. The order also applies to their children, Olin and Viggo, as well as Arielle's mother and stepfather and Gerhardt's son from a previous relationship, Emile, who lives with Arielle. According to Arielle's petition, she says Gerhardt FaceTimed Emile in the time between him fleeing the site where he allegedly attacked Arielle and his capture by police hours later. Of the alleged FaceTime, Arielle wrote, 'Gerhardt was observed to be covered in blood. Gerhardt said 'I just tried to kill Ari but she got away,' and told Emile that he wanted to kill himself by jumping off a cliff.' Gerhardt was charged with attempted murder in the second degree upon his arrest and is currently being held on bail for $5 million. In a statement shared with E! News, Arielle's lawyer said, 'Arielle is focusing on her recovery at home in Maui with the support of her family. She kindly asks that the media and the public respect their privacy during this time.' E! News previously attempted to contact a lawyer for Gerdhardt but was unable to find representation. (E! New and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family.) For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Yahoo
Hawaii Doctor Accused of Trying To Kill Wife Had 'Extreme Jealousy'
A doctor who allegedly tried to kill his wife by pushing her off a cliff in Hawaii harbored "extreme jealousy" and once accused her of having an affair ... at least according to his spouse. Gerhardt Konig -- a 46-year-old anesthesiologist who works on Maui -- is accused of trying to murder his wife Arielle last month during a scenic stroll on Oahu. He was charged Wednesday with second-degree attempted murder -- prosecutors say he attacked his wife at the famous Pali Lookout -- and on Thursday she filed for court-ordered protection. Arielle claims Gerhardt was prone to "extreme jealousy," accused her of having an extramarital affair in December and was "attempting to control and monitor" all of her communications ... according to the restraining order, obtained by TMZ. She says they married in 2018 and have two children ... but were going to couples therapy and counseling in an effort to salvage their marriage. She said they traveled from their home on Maui to Oahu for her 36th birthday and that's when he allegedly attacked her. Arielle says her husband suggested hiking a trail near Pali Lookout, and when she refused to take a selfie with him on the hike, Arielle claims he went berserk ... allegedly trying to push her off the cliffside trail. She also claims he punched her, smashed her with a rock, and tried to jab her with syringes. She says it's unclear what was in the syringes but in the docs, she notes her husband has access to "potentially lethal medications as part of his employment." Arielle also claims her husband called one of his children from another marriage on FaceTime after the alleged attack and told them, "I just tried to kill Ari, but she got away." Gerhardt is being held without bail ... and his wife says she fears for her and their kids if he's released.
