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5 days ago | 
newsweek.com | Jasmine Laws
Texas lawmakers have advanced legislation that bans public K-12 schools from sponsoring student clubs based on sexual orientation or gender identity, drawing sharp criticism from Democratic legislators and LGBTQ+ advocates. Senate Bill 12, sponsored by Senator Brandon Creighton, passed its final hurdle in the Texas House on Saturday and is now poised for the governor's signature. Newsweek has contacted Senator Brandon Creighton via email for comment.
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5 days ago | 
charlotteobserver.com | Jasmine Laws
Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain supporters celebrate the Champions League final victory at the Place du Trocadero in Paris. WALID K/Sipa via AP Two people have died while hundreds more have been arrested and injured in France after soccer fans celebrated the victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final on Saturday evening.
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5 days ago | 
charlotteobserver.com | Jasmine Laws
Joni Ernst. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, arrives for a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has sparked fury online after she shared a sarcastic apology on her Instagram story in response to a heated exchange at a town hall event in Butler County. The tense discussion had been about impacts the proposed Medicaid cuts could have on vulnerable populations.
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1 week ago | 
newsweek.com | Jasmine Laws
As summer approaches, the National Park Service is facing what has been described as its "lowest staffing levels in modern history," raising concerns about the agency's ability to manage record-high visitor numbers.
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1 week ago | 
newsweek.com | Jasmine Laws
Actor Sydney Sweeney has released a limited-edition soap made with water from her own bath, and some fans are in a real lather about the product, desperate to get their hands on it. Sweeney, who starred in the first White Lotus series, partnered with natural body care brand Dr. Squatch to produce Sydney's Bathwater Bliss, priced at around $8 per bar. A promotion campaign is giving away 100 as competition prizes. One keen customer wrote on Instagram: "Made with your actual bath water? Lol.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsweek.com | Jasmine Laws
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a reminder to millions of U.S. taxpayers living and working abroad to file their 2024 federal income tax returns and pay any taxes due by June 16. The extension applies to U.S. citizens and resident aliens outside the country, including dual citizens, offering them a two-month grace period after the regular April 15 deadline. Why It MattersAll U.S. taxpayers, regardless of where they live, must report worldwide income to the IRS.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsweek.com | Jasmine Laws
By Jasmine Laws is a US News Reporter at Newsweek based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on health insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, but she also writes about 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.
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2 weeks ago | 
idahostatesman.com | Jasmine Laws
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new initiative under President Donald Trump's administration that seeks to recover billions of dollars in improper payments made to Medicare Advantage plans. The strategy represents an "aggressive" escalation in the federal government's overview of the privately run plans, which serve more than 32 million Americans. Newsweek has contacted CMS outside regular hours for comment via email.
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2 weeks ago | 
miamiherald.com | Jasmine Laws
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a new initiative under President Donald Trump's administration that seeks to recover billions of dollars in improper payments made to Medicare Advantage plans. The strategy represents an "aggressive" escalation in the federal government's overview of the privately run plans, which serve more than 32 million Americans. Newsweek has contacted CMS outside regular hours for comment via email.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsweek.com | Jasmine Laws
By Jasmine Laws is a US News Reporter at Newsweek based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on health insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, but she also writes about 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.
