Jasmine Laws
Live News Reporter
Jasmine Laws is a Live News Reporter at Newsweek based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics, crime and global affairs. Jasmine joined Newsweek in 2024 from News UK and had previously written for the Metro, Byline Times, The Human Perspective magazine and The Express. She has previously extensively covered stories within the U.K. art industry, human rights, health, and human trafficking. She was one of the nominees for Best News Piece at the U.K's Anti-Slavery Day 2023 Awards in Parliament. She is a graduate of Durham University and completed her NCTJ at News Associates. You can get in touch with Jasmine by emailing jasmine.laws@newsweek.com. Languages: English.
Satellite images show areas in California wildfires miraculously spared
The Palisades fire has scorched nearly 20,000 acres, according to CAL FIRE's latest figures.
How to watch Donald Trump sentencing: time, court possibilities
New York is one of only two states that does not allow trial proceedings to be broadcast without the judge's approval.
Which Macy's stores are closing in 2025?
The department store has reportedly been struggling with declining sales, which has been affecting the wider sector for years.
Jimmy Carter Day: what's closed on national day of mourning?
Carter died on Sunday December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was the longest-living president in U.S. history.
Before-and-after satellite images show destruction of California wildfires
At least five people have been reported dead, and over 70,000 have been forced to evacuate due to the fires.
Population map shows states growing, shrinking fastest in 2024
The three states that saw the greatest population decrease also voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in the U.S. Presidential Election in November 2024.
Palisades Fire satellite images show devastating scale of California blaze
Around 49,000 residents of the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades have now been told to evacuate.
Fire photos show Palisades destruction—"Looks like Mars"
Pictures show devastating wildfires tear through Los Angeles suburbs.
Health insurance companies face new rules across US states
Health insurance companies have been under scrutiny in recent weeks after the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Are schools closed today? Plans for snow in southern states
Schools in several states will remain closed on Thursday after a winter storm brought over a foot of snow in some areas.
UnitedHealth told to pay out millions for misleading consumers on insurance
Judge Kazanjian said sales agents in the companies were trained to hide the costs of individual policies so consumers did not know what they were buying.
McDonald's launches new "McValue Platform" today
In restaurants across the country, the new deals include an offer that could bag you a burger for only $1.
Are schools closed today? Map shows snow alerts across the country
Schools in several states announced closures ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring snow, ice and sleet.
Map reveals US adult literacy rates by state
The National Literary Institute reported that low literacy levels cost the country up to $2.2 trillion a year.
What time will Trump's presidential election win be certified?
The event coincides with the 4th anniversary of the January 6 Capitol riot, and a winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow.
Cheese puffs recall as FDA issues risk warning
The snacks were distributed in the state of New York and have been recalled due to undeclared additives and flavor enhancers.
School closings near me: how winter storm has impacted your state
The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings from Kansas and Missouri all the way to New Jersey.
New Orleans attacker left Quran verse open at his home. Here's what it says
The FBI said that Jabbar also posted videos hours before the incident, saying he had planned on murdering his family and friends, but changed his mind.
Matthew Livelsberger's wife, Jennifer Davis, left him before Vegas bombing
Couple argued over his alleged cheating and the Las Vegas bomber left home the day after Christmas, according to report.
Luigi Mangione has groupies outside jail
Mangione faces state and federal charges over the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Montana hits Yellowstone with lawsuit over bison plan
The suit concerns brucellosis, a bacterial disease that infects cattle, swine, goats, sheep and dogs and can spread to humans.
Snow squall warning for millions of Americans
The squalls can come on very suddenly, causing whiteout conditions and icy roads within minutes.
Cybertruck explosion suspect and New Orleans suspects served at same base
The Tesla Cybertruck explosion suspect and the New Orleans driver both served at the same U.S. Army base, AP reports. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
'Project 2025 has begun': MAGA celebrates New Year
Project 2025, the initiative developed by the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation, is a plan to make significant changes to the U.S. government.
Police believe New Orleans ramming suspect did not act alone
After hitting the crowd, the vehicle driver reportedly began firing a weapon. This live blog is now closed.
New Orleans attack: Multiple killed in Bourbon Street crash
"There has been a mass casualty incident on Canal and Bourbon Street. Get yourself away from the area," NOLA Ready said.
Economic map shows countries with fast, slow growth forecast for 2025
Overall, the predictions are largely similar to those made by Goldman Sachs in 2024, with the exception of Russia.
China builds world's longest express tunnel
The tunnel will reduce the travel time through the Tianshan Mountains from three hours to only 20 minutes.
WhatsApp 2025 update: app will stop working for these phones
According to HD Blog, Meta is discontinuing support for these older smartphones with the new WhatsApp updates to increase overall app security.
Dessert recall update for seven states as FDA sets risk level
It is required by law to identify all allergens in food labels, which includes soy, sesame, milk, eggs, fish, crustacean seafood, certain nuts and wheat.
