Latest news with #LGS
Miami Herald
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Why Khloé Kardashian became primary caretaker for Tristan Thompson's brother
Khloé Kardashian is opening up about her decision to care for her ex's brother who is 'severely disabled.' In the July 30 episode of her 'Khloé in Wonder Land' podcast, the 41-year-old reality TV star fielded questions from her fans when she was asked about Tristan Thompson's 18-year-old brother, Amari. Amari, who has LGS (Lennox-Gastaut syndrome), was being cared for by his mother, Andrea, until 2023 when she died of a heart attack, per People. She was 53. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, LGS 'is a type of epilepsy with multiple different types of seizures, particularly tonic (stiffening) and atonic (drop) seizures.' On her July 30 podcast, Kardashian clarified that Amari is unable to walk and has never been able to talk. 'Tristan is in the NBA, and he is in a different state literally every other day or every few days, and it's just not conducive for Amari to be on that many planes,' she explained. 'Amari has a handful of seizures a day with the type of epilepsy that he has,' she added. According to People, Kardashian is now Amari's primary caretaker, while Thompson is his legal guardian. 'So Amari stays in L.A. with me, and I have chosen to take care of him and be there for him, because it's not good that he travels,' she continued. Kardashian clarified that she has two 'sensational caretakers' that help her care for Amari at home. 'We just want to provide Amari with the best, most beautiful life that we know how. And he deserves that,' she added of her decision to step in and help. In an April episode of 'The Kardashians,' Kardashian opened up about how Amari 'has never and will never be a burden,' per Page Six. She echoed that statement in her July 30 podcast and revealed how having Amari as part of her family is beneficial to everyone — including her two kids that she shares with Thompson. 'Amari deserves someone who will be there for him, take care of him, provide a great lifestyle for him and so Amari deserves my love and care, regardless of where me and Tristan stand,' she explained. As for her younger kids, Kardashian says it's 'so important' to expose them to 'all different types of people.' 'I think it teaches everyone compassion, understanding. It opens up their minds to seeing, wow, Amari is disabled, sure, but he's also just like us at the same time,' she said. 'And I love seeing how Amari lights up when he's around the kids,' she added. Though Amari can't talk, Kardashian said he does express himself around those he's familiar with. 'You see the glimmer in his eyes. And he's just such an amazing, amazing young man. And I'm so proud and honored that I have Amari in my life,' she continued. Kardashian and Thompson, who were together on-and-off from 2016 to 2022, share two children — daughter True, 7, and son Tatum, 3 — together, according to People.
Perth Now
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Why Khloe Kardashian became primary caretaker for Tristan Thompson's brother Amari
Khloe Kardashian has opened up about why she chose to become the primary caretaker for Tristan Thompson's brother Amari. Khloe, 41, shares children True and Tatum with former partner Tristan, 34, and although the pair are no longer a couple, she was close to Tristan's late mother Andrea and chose to take over Amari's care after Andrea's sudden death in 2023. Speaking on her podcast Khloe in Wonder Land, she said: 'For those who don't know, Tristan has a younger brother who is 18 years old, and he is severely disabled. Amari has LGS (Lennox-Gastaut syndrome), which is a form of epilepsy, and he is disabled. He can't walk or talk. He's never been able to talk. 'People are always like, why did I do that? Me and Tristan aren't together, why would I take on helping with Amari? But when I met Tristan and his family, oh my gosh, like nine, almost 10 years ago, which is crazy. When I met them, Andrea, Tristan's mom and I, we became such good friends. 'I would help her with Amari medically. She would have questions. She would need connections to certain doctors, and I would help with that. So I was very much involved in all of his medical appointments when Andrea was here.' 'I also know how much Amari means to Andrea, and she passed away because she had a sudden heart attack. Me being in a relationship or not with Tristan, I still have this family that I've spent so many years with, that I have such connections with that, my relationship with Andrea has nothing to do with Tristan, and my commitment to her has nothing to do with Tristan, and Amari deserves someone who will be there for him, take care of him, provide a great lifestyle for him and so Amari deserves my love and care, regardless of where me and Tristan stand.' Tristan's lifestyle as a pro basketball player isn't suitable for Amari due to all of the travel his job entrails so Khloe moved him into her Los Angeles home and she loves to see Amari interacting with her children and nieces and nephews. Khloe – who has 'two sensational caretakers for Amari' - said: 'Tristan is in the NBA, and he is in a different state literally every other day or every few days, and it's just not conducive for Amari to be on that many planes. Amari has a handful of seizures a day with the type of epilepsy that he has. 'So Amari stays in LA with me, and I have chosen to take care of him and be there for him, because it's not good that he travels. I love having Amari be a part of my family. 'We just want to provide Amari with the best, most beautiful life that we know how. And he deserves that. 'I think it's so important for my kids, my nieces and nephews, to be exposed to all different types of people in the world. I think it teaches everyone compassion, understanding. It opens up their minds to seeing, wow, Amari is disabled, sure, but he's also just like us at the same time. 'And I love seeing how Amari lights up when he's around the kids. He can't verbally talk, but if you know him well enough, he can definitely express himself, and you see the glimmer in his eyes. And he's just such an amazing, amazing young man.'
News18
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Khloe Kardashian On Why She ‘Chose' To Take Care Of Ex Tristan Thompson's Brother Amari
According to Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson's NBA schedule keeps him constantly on the move and it does not allow him to care for his brother Amari. Khloe Kardashian has opened up about the heartfelt decision to become the primary caretaker for Amari Thompson, her ex Tristan Thompson's younger brother. In the latest Ask Me Anything episode of her podcast Khloe in Wonder Land, released on July 30, the Kardashians star got candid about why she stepped in to help Amari after his mother Andrea Thompson passed away in January 2023. 'For those who don't know, Tristan has a younger brother who is 18 years old, and he is severely disabled," Khloe explained. She added, 'Amari has LGS (Lennox-Gastaut syndrome), which is a form of epilepsy, and he is disabled. He can't walk or talk. He's never been able to talk." Andrea would take care of Amari when the family lived in Canada. After her sudden death, the family brought Amari to Los Angeles. 'We — me, Tristan, my whole family — took Amari back with us to the States," she further shared. Amari Stays With Khloe Kardashian According to Kardashian, Tristan's NBA schedule keeps him constantly on the move and it does not allow him to care for his brother. This prompted Khloe to step in and stay with Amari. She continued, 'Tristan is in the NBA, and he is in a different state literally every other day or every few days, and it's just not conducive for Amari to be on that many planes. Amari has a handful of seizures a day with the type of epilepsy that he has." 'So Amari stays in LA with me, and I have chosen to take care of him and be there for him, because it's not good that he travels," Khloe went on. Khloe Kardashian Calls Amari 'Blessing' Khloe Kardashian had more to say about Amari's presence in her household, calling him a 'blessing' for her children True and Tatum whom she shares with Tristan. 'I think it's so important for my kids, my nieces and nephews, to be exposed to all different types of people in the world," she said. According to her, the presence of Amari teaches her kids about compassion and understanding. The Good American co-founder is proud and honoured to have Amari in my life. Although Amari cannot verbally talk with those who know him well enough, he can express himself, as per Kardashian. She then went on to address the inevitable questions about why she stepped in despite her breakup with Tristan. Khloe said, 'People are always like, why did I do that? Me and Tristan aren't together, why would I take on helping Amari?" Her answer included details about her longtime bond with the Thompson family. 'When I met them, Andrea, Tristan's mom and I, we became such good friends. I would help her with Amari medically." She said that her decision comes from a place of deep compassion and commitment to giving Amari the love and stability he deserves. First Published: July 31, 2025, 14:51 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
CTV News
02-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Gallant Commission: Over 1,800 contracts awarded on the sidelines of SAAQclic project
The Gallant Commission is investigating the events that led to the SAAQclic fiasco. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) Over 1,800 contracts have been signed as part of the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ)'s digital transformation, excluding the main contract signed with the consortium. This was revealed on Monday morning at the Gallant Commission, which is investigating the failures of the Crown corporation's IT project, known as the Carrefour des services affaires (CASA) and encompassing the SAAQclic platform. A lawyer for the commission, Charlotte Deslauriers-Goulet, presented the contractual timeline behind the SAAQ's technological modernization. She indicated that at least 1,879 contracts, which she describes as 'satellite' contracts, have been signed over the past 10 years. These are 'all contracts that are evolving or have evolved on the periphery' of the $458.4-million framework contract signed in 2017 with the alliance formed by SAP (owned by IBM) and LGS, said Deslauriers-Goulet. The list may include strategic consulting mandates awarded in 2015, before the tender process was launched, as well as technical support during the project's development. 'Some of these satellite contracts were concluded fairly recently. This is because they include contracts aimed at ensuring that CASA eventually comes into being or that help to rectify the problematic situation that arose when the online platform was launched, which the media have dubbed the 'SAAQclic fiasco,'' said the lawyer. The commission does not yet know the total value of these 'satellite' contracts, which are in addition to the initial budget of $458.4 million and the additional expenses of $153.7 million related to the contract with the alliance. 'But we know that we are talking about a considerable amount,' said Deslauriers-Goulet. The commission is continuing to analyze this list of contracts, which was provided by the SAAQ itself. The commission has also been unable to identify 'with certainty' all the co-contractors involved, but some have dealt directly with members of the consortium, said Deslauriers-Goulet. It should be noted that the SAAQ's technological modernization project could cost at least $1.1 billion by 2027, which is $500 million more than expected, according to the Auditor General's (AG) calculations. It is possible that the AG took some of these 'satellite contracts' into account in its estimate, but without knowing their number. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on June 2, 2025. By Frédéric Lacroix-Couture, The Canadian Press
CTV News
30-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
The consortium had an ‘appetite' for SAAQ money, witness tells Gallant commission
A security agent strolls through the room where the Gallant hearing on the SAAQclic fiasco investigation is taking place. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press) The consortium of firms behind the development of the SAAQclic platform 'was hungry and wanted to be well fed by funds' from the Quebec auto insurance board (SAAQ). That is the conclusion reached by Jérôme Verreault, a former financial controller at the Crown corporation, regarding the actions of the alliance formed by suppliers LGS, IBM and SAP. Verreault testified on Thursday before the Gallant Commission, which is investigating the SAAQ's failed digital transition. In notes dating from 2018 and 2019 and submitted to the commission, the controller detected certain shortcomings and laxity in the documentation relating to the alliance's invoicing. He made observations that, in his view, show the alliance's 'appetite for money.' In particular, he noted the failure to comply with a clause in the contract providing for a 10 per cent deduction on the fees claimed by external firms. In its invoices, the consortium did not include these deductions, which were nevertheless applied by the SAAQ's IT project office, Verreault pointed out. This clause was used to withhold a certain amount in the event of dissatisfaction with the project. 'This fact allowed me to see that the alliance was hungry and wanted to be very well fed by the funds of the Société de l'assurance automobile,' Verreault told commissioner Gallant. He also cited a clause regarding the availability of external resources to resolve anomalies during the testing and deployment phases. A remuneration of $100 per 'availability slot' was provided for. Verreault emphasized that the alliance was responsible for delivering a solution that worked. The clause, therefore, meant having to pay suppliers a second time in the event of problems, he said. 'My plumber came, he didn't do the job, I call him back and he charges me again by the hour,' Gallant illustrated. Verreault said he never found any document mentioning or approving this rate by the alliance or the Crown corporation. He also criticized the SAAQ for failing to verify compliance with the contract and the accuracy of the invoicing. Risk-sharing clause As revealed by a former internal auditor last week, the hourly rate for certain resources rose from $82 to $350 per hour. Verrreault concluded that this change affected 26 consultants and could result in additional costs of $14 million annually. To date, the reasons for this increase in the hourly rate remain 'unclear' to Verreault. The tasks or expertise of these resources were the same, he said. In Verreault's view, it was clear that the alliance would not work at no cost, contrary to what the SAAQ management might have suggested, brandishing the 'risk sharing' clause initially included in the contract. 'The risk-sharing clause was not Voldemort. It was common knowledge. It was practically written on the walls at the Société d'assurance automobile,' said Verreault. It should be noted that the SAAQ's technological modernization project, known as CASA, could cost at least $1.1 billion by 2027, which is $500 million more than expected, according to the Auditor General (AG). Verreault was in office when the first phase of the CASA project was launched. It targeted the SAAQ's financial and human resources. The controller described the start of this delivery as a 'disaster.' Several problems arose and ended up annoying him. 'Sometimes, I didn't have kind words, which exasperated my colleagues. Sometimes I told them it was a bloody mess,' he said. Verreault left the Crown corporation a few months after the first delivery began. He explained that his departure was due, in particular, to senior management's attitude towards his work. 'My notes were not taken seriously. (...) My role was precisely to help the company prevent (problems). But it was like a monkey: I don't want to hear anything, I don't want to see anything, I don't want to say anything,' lamented Verreault. 'Appearance of favouritism' On Thursday afternoon, an SAAQ executive came to talk about part of the tendering process. Nicolas Vincent explained the various steps leading up to the selection of the consortium in 2017. He acted as compliance coordinator for the 21 advisory committees, whose purpose was to advise the selection committee on specific aspects of the bids received. His testimony highlighted that there was 'an appearance of favouritism' among some members of the advisory committees and 'a perception of favouritism towards one alliance' at a stage when three consortia were still in the running, according to a report from an advisory committee presented to the commission. This seemed to 'lean toward' the SAP publisher, which belonged to two alliances at the time, Vincent said. 'There was a perception that some of those who had prepared the call for tenders were really favouring a SAP solution,' he added. Some of these external consultants had led a project with an SAP solution at Hydro-Québec with Karl Malenfant, the SAAQ's vice-president of information technology at the time, Vincent pointed out. While the selection committee remains independent, its thinking could be influenced by the notes from the advisory committees, Vincent said. Publication ban Earlier on Thursday, computer scientist Vincent Poirier, former auditor of the SAAQ, continued his testimony. He was called upon to comment on an information security audit report he produced in June 2023. However, the content of the report and Poirier's comments are subject to a publication ban for the next few days. It covers 'any technical information or data identifying the cybersecurity and data protection architecture.' According to the SAAQ, 'at this stage, the publication ban is necessary to ensure that information that could jeopardize the security and protection of Quebecers' data is not made public,' the order states. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on May 30, 2025.
