Armed conflicts and attacks
Yemeni Civil War
Fighting between Houthi forces and pro-government troops in Maʼrib Governorate, Yemen, kills 58 and 32, respectively, in the past 24 hours, according to unnamed military sources. (The Hindu)
Business and economy
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
The United States Senate votes 50–49 to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package after 24 hours of debate and vote-a-rama sessions on the bill. The amended legislation will head back to the United States House of Representatives for a final vote. (CBS News)