On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan that is currently used to determine SNAP benefits eligibility. Currently, more than 42 million Americans receive assistance through the SNAP program.
As Covid-19 cases continue to increase, New York City becomes the first U.S. city to mandate proof of vaccination to participate in certain indoor activities.
The judge presiding over the Derek Chauvin case has sentenced the former Minneapolis Police Officer to 22 and a half years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.