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The Star
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
Hawaiian Airlines hit by cyber attack
FILE PHOTO: Hawaiian Airlines airplanes on the runway at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. April 28, 2020. REUTERS/Marco Garcia/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Hawaiian Airlines said on Thursday that some of its IT systems were disrupted by a hack, adding its flights were operating as scheduled. In a statement, Hawaiian Airlines said 'some of our IT systems' had been affected by a 'cybersecurity event.' The nature of the event was not disclosed, but that kind of language is typically used in cases of ransomware incidents, where digital extortionists paralyze a victim's computer network until a cryptocurrency ransom is paid. The airline, which is owned by Alaska Air Group, said it had 'taken steps to safeguard our operations, and our flights are operating safely and as scheduled.' Reuters could not immediately ascertain the extent of the disruption at Hawaiian, but a representative responded using a Gmail address when contacted to seek further details. The Federal Aviation Administration said its safety office responsible for airline oversight is in contact with Hawaiian Airlines. "There has been no impact on safety, and the airline continues to operate safely. We are monitoring the situation," the agency said in a statement. (Reporting by Raphael Satter and David Shepardson; Editing by Chris Reese)
Toronto Sun
13-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife on hiking trail seeks bail
When he was apprehended, he said, 'Wait, she's not dead?' according to prosecutors Published May 13, 2025 • 3 minute read Hawaii doctor Gerhardt Konig appears before a judge via video during an arraignment hearing after being indicted on allegation of attempting to kill his wife, April 7, 2025, in Honolulu. Photo by Marco Garcia / AP A judge at a hearing Tuesday is scheduled to consider a Maui doctor's request to be released on bail while he fights an attempted murder charge on allegations that he tried to kill his wife on a Honolulu hiking trail. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Gerhardt Konig previously pleaded not guilty. His wife wrote in a petition for a temporary restraining order against him that they were hiking in Honolulu in March when he grabbed her, pushed her toward the edge of a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and then bashed her head with a rock. She has since filed for divorce. The Associated Press does not name people who are victims of domestic violence unless they consent to be identified or decide to tell their stories publicly. Konig, an anesthesiologist, has been held without bail since his indictment on March 28. In a motion seeking 'bail at a reasonable amount,' his defense attorneys said Konig, 46, has no prior criminal convictions. His home, job and two young children are in Hawaii, where he will remain while he defends himself from the charges, the motion said. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Prosecutors, in opposing the bail request, said Konig 'faces a realistic prospect of life imprisonment' and tried to flee after the attack. He called his adult son, told him he 'tried to kill your stepmom' and told him he would turn off his phone so that police could not locate him, prosecutors said in a court filing. He also hid in the bushes until nightfall, even though the attack happened before lunch, and led police on a search, prosecutors said. When he was apprehended, he said, 'Wait, she's not dead?' according to prosecutors. Konig's wife suffered major cuts to her head that required surgery, prosecutors said. The couple were visiting Oahu to celebrate her birthday while their two young sons stayed home on Maui with a nanny and family, according to the wife's petition filed in family court. A judge signed an order saying Konig must stay away from her and their children. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The petition for a restraining order said that in December, Konig accused his wife of having an affair. On March 24 during their recent trip, Konig suggested they go on a hike, the petition said. What is known as 'Pali Puka' trail is closed because the route is unsafe, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources said. Hikers often enter through a small clearing near a popular lookout point that offers stunning views despite a warning: 'Area Closed! Do not go beyond this sign.' 'During the hike, I became uneasy and informed Gerhardt that I did not want to continue,' the woman said in her petition. 'Gerhardt hiked a little further and then came back to get me.' At one point, he grabbed her by her upper arms and started pushing her toward the cliff's edge while yelling that he was sick of her, she said. They began wrestling and she screamed and pleaded for him to stop, fearing for her life, the petition said. During the struggle, she said he took a syringe from his bag and tried to inject her with something. She said that she bit his arm in an attempt to defend herself. He appeared to calm down, but then grabbed a nearby rock and 'began bashing me repeatedly on the head with it,' she said. Two women on the trail saw what was happening and said they were calling 911.
Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Democrats Vote Against Gun Control in Surprise Move
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A gun control measure in Hawaii failed by a narrow vote this week, after several state Democrats crossed the aisle to vote against it. The defeat of Senate Bill 401, which sought to ban assault-style rifles in the state, shows an unexpected division in a party typically unified on gun control. Kainoa Kaku, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, checking one of his personal firearms while at his home, June, 23, 2022, in Honolulu. This is not the sort of firearm which was protected by the... Kainoa Kaku, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, checking one of his personal firearms while at his home, June, 23, 2022, in Honolulu. This is not the sort of firearm which was protected by the recent ruling. More Marco Garcia, File/AP Photo Why It Matters The vote marks a rare instance of Democratic lawmakers breaking with their party on a high-profile gun measure, especially as Democratic Governor Josh Green was prepared to sign the bill if it passed through the Senate. Assault rifles such as AR-15s and AK-47s are the types of guns which have been used in some of the most high-profile school shootings. They will remain legal in Hawaii for now, although assault pistols are not legal in the state. What To Know On Wednesday, the state Senate blocked the bill after some Democrats raised concerns about its effects on gun owners. Hawaii state Senator Joy Buenaventura, who is typically a supporter of gun control measures, said the bill would criminalize existing owners of assault rifles, per Hawaii News Now. She said: "Now, by their mere possession, because we decide to pass this bill, we decide to label them as criminals and that to me, it's unethical and should not be tolerated by this body." However, Senate Judiciary chair Karl Rhoads disagreed with this take on the bill saying it allowed for "grandfathering." He supported the bill saying its prohibition on the number of bullets a gun can fire at a time would limit fatalities in the event of a shooting, and would allow the police to get to the scene before more people could be killed. The bill also made it illegal for guns to be given to anyone who did not purchase them directly. The gun used in the most recent fatal school shooting at Florida State University did not belong to the chief suspect. The bill failed in a 13-12 vote, which not only went against typical Democratic positions, but also countered Hawaiian polling which shows 75 percent of Hawaiians support a ban on military-grade rifles. Assault style weapons and hand guns for sale at Capitol City Arms Supply on Jan. 16, 2013, in Springfield, Illinois. Assault style weapons and hand guns for sale at Capitol City Arms Supply on Jan. 16, 2013, in Springfield, Illinois. Seth Perlman, File/AP Photo What People Are Saying Erica Yamauchi, a volunteer with the Hawaii chapter of the gun control advocacy group Moms Demand Action, said in a statement: "Today, lawmakers had an opportunity to right a wrong—instead they doubled down by allowing the weapon of choice for mass shooters to continue to be sold across our islands. Whenever tragedy strikes next, we'll ask ourselves what could have we done to prevent it. That moment of reckoning? It was right now. The answer was passing SB 401. Instead, Senate lawmakers caved to the pressure of the gun lobby and our communities will pay the price." Democrat State Senator Joy Buenaventura said on the Senate floor: "But we are actually making [gun owners] criminals by possession of magazines that we had legalized before they bought it. Now, by their mere possession, because we decide to pass this bill, we decide to label them as criminals and that to me, it's unethical and should not be tolerated by this body." What Happens Next While Hawaii Democrats voted against this gun control measure, Democrats in the Senate in Washington DC introduced a federal Assault Weapons Ban of 2025. This bill will likely not go through as the Republicans control both chambers of Congress.
