Liam Payne’s grieving girlfriend Kate Cassidy is back in the US — and facing a very different lifestyle than the one she enjoyed with the One Direction star, according to friends. Sources told Page Six that the singer was giving Cassidy, a 25-year-old social media influencer, $10,000 a month for living expenses and also generously allowed her to use his credit card for clothing and other expenses which regularly totaled around $25,000 a month. Cassidy would often go shopping with Payne’s longtime stylist and friend Adele Cany, whose services were also funded by the singer, we’re told. Cassidy started dating Payne in late 2022 and the couple had moved into a rental home in Wellington, Florida, only weeks before the 31-year-old star’s tragic fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 16. The couple’s sprawling five-bedroom home in Wellington, South Florida, however, went back on the market for $9,950-per-month at the end of October, according to TMZ . Earlier this week, Cassidy was pictured leaving an apartment in London where she had been staying since Payne’s passing in October. In photos published on the Daily Mail , the influencer appeared downcast as a friend helped her load up a car with luggage ahead of her return to the US. “Kate has money of her own, so it’s not like she’ll have nowhere to be. She doesn’t have the money that Liam had, of course, but she’s not broke,” a close friend of Cassidy’s told Page Six. “She makes money through social media partnerships. She won’t be living the same lifestyle she was living with Liam, but she’s going to be OK.” And while Payne’s multi-million dollar will has not been made public, the friend insisted Cassidy will not try to claim a penny. “She says she’s not going to claim anything from his estate because they weren’t married and he has a son,” the friend told us, referring to Bear, Payne’s 7-year-old son with the English singer Cheryl. “It’s not hers to claim. Of course, [Payne’s death causes] a financial setback, but her sadness has nothing to do with the money — she’s sad that she lost Liam. The money doesn’t matter in comparison. But she’ll have to move and regroup, and she’ll find a new place to live as she heals.” Cassidy flew to the UK days after Payne’s passing to be with his family and friendsm and attended his funeral alongside the remaining members of One Direction at St Mary’s church in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. She was comforted by her close friend, Damian Hurley, the son of Elizabeth Hurley, who posted on Instagram after the service: “Yesterday was breathtakingly sad. Sending all the love and strength in the world to Liam’s family, especially my @kateecass, of whom I’m immeasurably proud.” Hurley was friends with both Cassidy and Payne and also posted a photo of himself and the singer hugging, calling him, “One of the sweetest men I’ve ever met. a devastating loss.” In Argentina, the investigation into Payne’s death is still ongoing after hotel staffers were charged with supplying him drugs and a close friend was named as a person of interest in the case. Hotels reps not made any comment, while the friend has denied any wrongdoing, telling the Daily Mail, “I never abandoned Liam, I went to his hotel three times that day and left 40 minutes before this happened. There were over 15 people at the hotel lobby chatting and joking with him when I left.” We have reached out to reps for the Payne family and Cassidy. Page Six also revealed that Payne’s family now has an Argentinian lawyer to ensure that family members can be named as potential plaintiffs in any case brought in relation to his death.Ishiba eyes endorsing scandal-hit LDP members in upper house raceFollowing the passage of the resolution, the South Korean government has also announced the launch of a civil unrest investigation to address concerns about potential instability and disorder in the wake of the president's arrest. The investigation will focus on monitoring and addressing any potential threats to public safety and order, as well as ensuring the smooth transition of power in the country.

The decision to arrest President Yoon has sparked a mix of reactions among the South Korean public, with some expressing relief and satisfaction that action is being taken against alleged corruption at the highest levels of government, while others have voiced concerns about the potential impact on political stability and the country's international reputation. The coming days and weeks are likely to be filled with uncertainty and tension as the investigation unfolds and the implications of the president's arrest reverberate throughout the country.“Wanted” posters with the names and faces of health care executives have been popping up on the streets of New York. Hit lists with images of bullets are circulating online with warnings that industry leaders should be afraid. The apparent targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the menacing threats that followed have sent a shudder through corporate America and the health care industry in particular, leading to increased security for executives and some workers. In the week since the brazen shooting , health insurers have removed information about their top executives from company websites, canceled in-person meetings with shareholders and advised all employees to work from home temporarily. An internal New York Police Department bulletin warned this week that the online vitriol that followed the shooting could signal an immediate “elevated threat.” Police fear that the Dec. 4 shooting could "inspire a variety of extremists and grievance-driven malicious actors to violence," according to the bulletin, which was obtained by The Associated Press. “Wanted” posters pasted to parking meters and construction site fences in Manhattan included photos of health care executives and the words “Deny, defend, depose” — similar to a phrase scrawled on bullets found near Thompson’s body and echoing those used by insurance industry critics . Thompson's wife, Paulette, told NBC News last week that he told her some people had been threatening him and suggested the threats may have involved issues with insurance coverage. Investigators believe the shooting suspect, Luigi Mangione , may have been motivated by hostility toward health insurers. They are studying his writings about a previous back injury, and his disdain for corporate America and the U.S. health care system. Mangione’s lawyer has cautioned against prejudging the case. Mangione, 26, has remained jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested Monday . Manhattan prosecutors are working to bring him to New York to face a murder charge. UnitedHealthcare’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group, said this week it was working with law enforcement to ensure a safe work environment and to reinforce security guidelines and building access policies, a spokesperson said. The company has taken down photos, names and biographies for its top executives from its websites, a spokesperson said. Other organizations, including CVS, the parent company for insurance giant Aetna, have taken similar actions. Government health insurance provider Centene Corp. has announced that its investor day will be held online, rather than in-person as originally planned. Medica, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health care firm, said last week it was temporarily closing its six offices for security reasons and would have its employees work from home. Heightened security measures likely will make health care companies and their leaders more inaccessible to their policyholders, said former Cigna executive Wendell Potter. “And understandably so, with this act of violence. There’s no assurance that this won’t happen again,” said Potter, who’s now an advocate for health care reform. Private security firms and consultants have been in high demand, fielding calls almost immediately after the shooting from companies across a range of industries, including manufacturing and finance. Companies have long faced security risks and grappled with how far to take precautions for high-profile executives. But these recent threats sparked by Thompson's killing should not be ignored, said Dave Komendat, a former security chief for Boeing who now heads his own risk-management company. “The tone and tenor is different. The social reaction to this tragedy is different. And so I think that people need to take this seriously,” Komendat said. Just over a quarter of the companies in the Fortune 500 reported spending money to protect their CEOs and top executives. Of those, the median payment for personal security doubled over the last three years to just under $100,000. Hours after the shooting, Komendat was on a call with dozens of chief security officers from big corporations, and there have been many similar meetings since, hosted by security groups or law enforcement agencies assessing the threats, he said. “It just takes one person who is motivated by a poster — who may have experienced something in their life through one of these companies that was harmful," Komendat said. Associated Press reporters Wyatte Grantham-Philips in New York and Barbara Ortutay in San Francisco, contributed to this report. The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.

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The Montana Supreme Court temporarily blocked a ban on transgender medical procedures for minors this week, diverging from a growing national and international trend to restrict such treatments. The ruling comes as the U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to uphold a similar law from Tennessee and as the United Kingdom made efforts this week to ban minors from undergoing such treatments. Justice Beth Baker authored the majority opinion Wednesday, justifying her decision on the basis that the Montana constitution provides robust rights to privacy in medical decision-making. The law in question, Senate Bill 99, prevents "lawful medications and procedures administered by competent and licensed health care providers,” Baker wrote, finding that the law infringes on the ability of minors, their parents, and physicians to make individualized medical decisions. Baker's opinion was joined by five other justices, and one other, Justice Jim Rice, offered a concurrence and a dissent from her majority ruling. Baker also noted that the plaintiffs presented sufficient evidence of potential harm to justify blocking the law. "SB 99 affords no room for decision-making by a patient in consultation with their doctors and parents," she wrote. "The statute is a complete ban, prohibiting individualized care tailored to the needs of each patient based on the exercise of professional medical judgment and informed consent." Lone dissent warns about shifting medical and legal grounds Rice concurred in part with the majority but dissented on specific provisions, particularly regarding Medicaid funding. Rice argued that the state’s prohibition on using Medicaid funds for transgender procedures should be allowed to take effect during the legal proceedings. “There is no current federal mandate for Medicaid funding of transgender procedures,” Rice wrote, adding that funding decisions are within the legislature’s constitutional authority and should be subject only to rational basis review. Rice also expressed concern about the court’s broader reasoning, stating, “The medical and legal grounds regarding the subject treatment of minors addressed by SB 99 are moving under our feet.” He noted recent national and international developments questioning the medical benefits and long-term implications of these treatments. International and national developments on transgender procedures for minors The British government this week indefinitely banned the prescription of puberty blockers for individuals under 18 who identify as transgender. This decision follows a determination by the independent Commission on Human Medicines, which deemed these treatments an “unacceptable safety risk” for children and adolescents. Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized the lack of evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of these medications, stating, “It is a scandal that medicine was given to vulnerable young children without proof that it is safe or effective.” The closure of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, the country’s leading gender clinic, earlier this year due to safety concerns preceded this ban. A review led by Dr. Hilary Cass found that the benefits of puberty-suppressing hormones were “remarkably weak,” prompting the government to extend the ban to both NHS and private clinics. In Washington, D.C., the House of Representatives this week approved an $895 billion defense policy bill that includes a provision prohibiting transgender medical treatments for minors. The legislation bans the use of Defense Department funds or facilities to “perform or facilitate sex change surgeries” and restricts TRICARE, the military’s health insurance program, from covering puberty blockers, hormone therapy, or other medical interventions for people under 18. The bill passed with a bipartisan vote of 281-140, with 81 Democrats joining Republicans in favor. Several Democrats, including Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), criticized the inclusion of the transgender treatment ban, arguing it denies essential medical care to minors dealing with gender dysphoria. These legislative measures in the U.K. and the United States signify a significant shift in policy regarding transgender procedures for minors, reflecting debates over medical ethics, child welfare, and individual rights. Broader legal and social implications The Montana Supreme Court's decision is the latest in a national wave of legal battles over transgender procedures for minors. SB 99, also known as the Youth Health Protection Act, was signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte (R-MT) in April 2023 and prohibited surgeries, hormone treatments, and puberty blockers for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. Supporters of the law, including groups such as the American Principles Project, view these restrictions as critical safeguards for children. “Despite their attempts to gaslight the country into believing that this dangerous medical malpractice is somehow ‘life-saving care,’ more and more states are seeing through the lies,” American Principles Project President Terry Schilling said at the time of the law’s passage. Opponents, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Montana, argue the law infringes on private medical decisions. ACLU of Montana executive director Akilah Deernose said the state Supreme Court's ruling brought a momentary "sigh of relief." “But the fight for trans rights is far from over," Deernose said. "We will continue to push for the right of all Montanans, including those who are transgender, to be themselves and live their lives free of intrusive government interference.” What’s next The Montana district court injunction blocking SB 99 will remain in place while the case proceeds to a future trial on the merits at the Missoula County District Court. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court could issue a decision before the end of June 2025 surrounding the fate of Tennessee's similar law protecting minors from undergoing transgender procedures. The law bars minors from undergoing surgeries, cross-sex hormone treatments, or puberty blockers regardless of whether a doctor recommends such treatments or if parents consent to those procedures. The eventual ruling has the chance to affect roughly 24 states with similar laws on the books. Most states include carve-outs allowing minors to undergo treatments if they are experiencing conditions like early puberty. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER South Texas College of Law Houston professor Josh Blackman wrote for Reason last week that he believes the majority on the high court was "prepared to uphold" the Tennessee law. "There may even be seven votes for that outcome," Blackman wrote. "But as always, Justice [Elena] Kagan is in the middle, trying to broker a compromise that preserves future challenges for transgender litigants."

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