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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Planned parenthood funding faces axe after US Supreme Court bombshell ruling for states
A divided Supreme Court Thursday ruled that US states can block the country's biggest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood , from receiving Medicaid money for health services such as contraception and cancer screenings. The top court cleared the way for states to potentially cut off funding for Planned Parenthood, one of the country's largest abortion providers. The 6-3 opinion authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch was not directly about abortion, but it comes as a victory to Republicans seeking to defund the nation's largest abortion provider. Planned Parenthood is already barred from receiving federal money for abortion care. But this ruling, where three liberal justices on the top court dissented, would also allow states to cut off reimbursements for other medical services it provides to low-income Americans under the Medicaid program. "Section 1983 permits private plaintiffs to sue for violations of federal spending-power statutes only in 'atypical' situations … where the provision in question 'clear[ly]' and 'unambiguous[ly]' confers an individual 'right,'" Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the majority opinion, ruling that the law in question in the present case "is not such a statute." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cara Membantu Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma Limfoma Pelajari Undo ALSO READ: Elon Musk's right-hand man quits: Who Is Tesla power player Omead Afshar? States allowed to remove planned parenthood The case stems from an executive order issued by South Carolina's Republican governor Henry McMaster in 2018 cutting off Medicaid funding to the two Planned Parenthood clinics in the state. The decision centers on a South Carolina case involving non-abortion services such as contraception, cancer screenings, and pregnancy testing. Live Events Republican leaders in South Carolina have objected to Planned Parenthood because it provides abortions. Public health care money generally can't be used to pay for abortions, but Medicaid patients go to Planned Parenthood for other needs in part because it can be tough to find a doctor who takes the publicly funded insurance, the organization has said. ALSO READ: DOGE's shock exit: Who is 'Big Balls', the 19 year-old ex-Neuralink prodigy to resign from Elon Musk's team? South Carolina's Republican governor says no taxpayer money should go the organization. The budget bill backed by President Donald Trump in Congress would also cut Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood. That could force the closure of about 200 centers, most of them in states where abortion is legal, the organization has said. In 2018, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, a Republican, moved to cut off the organization's funding, arguing that no taxpayer dollars should go to Planned Parenthood. That action was initially blocked by a lawsuit from Julie Edwards, a patient who relies on the clinic for birth control due to a high-risk medical condition. The case also tested whether Medicaid patients have the legal right to sue over the choice of providers. While public health groups such as the American Cancer Society argued in court that lawsuits are often the only tool Medicaid recipients have to enforce their rights, South Carolina contended that patients should not be allowed to file such suits. The court's decision siding with the state could restrict patients' ability to challenge funding decisions, particularly in rural areas with limited access to care. ALSO READ: Zohran Mamdani at risk of losing US citizenship? Shocking twist as New York's mayoral race heats up Though Planned Parenthood receives only $90,000 annually in Medicaid funds from South Carolina—a small fraction of the state's total Medicaid budget—the ruling arrives as Congress considers a Trump-backed federal budget that would eliminate Medicaid funding to the group entirely. According to the organization, such cuts could force the closure of roughly 200 clinics, many in states where abortion remains legal. South Carolina currently bans abortion at around six weeks of pregnancy, following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade. (With AP inputs)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Elon Musk's right-hand man quits: Who Is Tesla power player Omead Afshar?
Elon Musk fired Tesla's head of operations in North America and Europe, Omead Afshar , a powerful executive at Tesla Inc. and one of tech billionaire's closest confidants, reports Forbes. This is the latest high-level departure during a volatile period for the electric vehicle maker. Omead Afshar was fired amid declining sales in North America and Europe and the electric vehicle brand's falling popularity, Forbes reported citing people familiar with the matter. Afshar's removal comes a few days after before the end of the second quarter and follows news that Tesla's EV sales dropped for a fifth consecutive month in Europe. ALSO READ: Elon Musk's confidant Omead Afshar exits Tesla in latest high-level departure by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo Who is Omead Afshar, Elon Musk's right hand? -Omead Afshar started with Tesla as an engineer in 2011 and rose to become one of Musk's top lieutenants. He was elevated to vice president to oversee business in the two key regions last October, according to Forbes. -A trusted confidant of Elon Musk, Omead is often referred to as the "Musk Whisperer" for his indispensable role in Musk's business empire. Live Events -Afshar is an American citizen and was born to Iranian parents. He pursued a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Irvine, as per reports. ALSO READ: Elon Musk's proxy: How Omead Afshar, world's richest man's right hand, is re-shaping Tesla -Afshar's engineering expertise and sharp operational acumen have made him a key figure in companies like Tesla and SpaceX. He joined Tesla in 2017 as a project manager in the Office of the CEO. -Afshar earned the trust of the enigmatic tech billionaire and steadily climbed Tesla's leadership ladder by aligning himself with Musk's goals. According to former colleagues, Afshar is known for his relentless pursuit of perfection, often personally vetting submissions from multiple companies for Tesla's critical projects. -One of Afshar's crowning achievements was overseeing the construction of Tesla's 10-million-square-foot Gigafactory in Texas, a monumental project that cemented his reputation for operational excellence. -The Tesla executive oversaw the construction of Tesla plant in Austin. He came under internal scrutiny in 2022 for his role in purchasing hard-to-get construction materials, including a special kind of glass. ALSO READ: DOGE's shock exit: Who is 'Big Balls', the 19 year-old ex-Neuralink prodigy to resign from Elon Musk's team? -Afshar was posting regularly on social media in recent days, including several messages this week praising the robotaxi launch. His most recent job title was listed on his LinkedIn page as a cowboy hat emoji. -Afshar's influence extends beyond Tesla. In late 2022, he was promoted to Vice President at SpaceX, playing a crucial role in managing operations and aligning strategies with Musk's long-term vision. -He also had a hand in Musk's high-profile acquisition of Twitter, now rebranded as X. Afshar reportedly assisted in streamlining costs at the social media platform, helping Musk execute his controversial but effective restructuring plan.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Big B**** quits DOGE: Who is the 19 year-old ex-Neuralink prodigy? Departs months after Elon Musk
Big B**** quits DOGE: Who is the 19 year-old ex-Neuralink prodigy? Departs months after Elon Musk Edward Coristine known by the online pseudonym 'Big B***', is a 19-year-old high-profile DOGE operative who has resigned from his federal government post on Monday morning, just a month after the departure of his former boss, Elon Musk . Born in December 2005, Edward Coristine is a high school graduate who had previously worked with Elon Musk's Neuralink as an intern before he was hired by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) last year. In his brief period at DOGE, Coristine worked across several agencies, including the General Services Administration, USAID, USCIS, and the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Homeland Security. Most recently, he was active at the Social Security Administration with an agency-linked email address. He previously helped draft plans to cut the State Department's budget, shut diplomatic offices, and reduce overseas staff. He also contributed to developing a system to sell $5 million special immigration visas, dubbed "gold cards" by President Donald Trump. Coristine's time at DOGE has been shadowed by controversies. In March, Reuters reported that he had provided technical support to a cybercrime group that boasted about trafficking stolen data and harassing an FBI agent.
