"Life from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor, Johnston.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is attacking Iran's money-making
industries, and PR's Daniel Estrin reports Israel also aided the U.S. with the rescue of an American service member in Iran." And Israeli military official, who was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, tells NPR that Israel shared intelligence with the U.S. and halted Israeli strikes in the search area as U.S. troops rescued the Air Force officer who's playing
with shot down over Iran. In Lebanon and Israeli soldier was killed by friendly fire.
“Israel is now focusing on targeting Iran's steel and petrochemical industries, which are important”
for Iran's economy and military. Prime Minister Netanyahu said in a video statement that Israel's military strikes in Iran have destroyed the majority of Iran's capabilities to manufacture steel. In Saturday, Israel said it bombed a petrochemical complex needed for manufacturing missiles. Daniel Estrin and PR News, Tel Aviv.
"Your opinion, Union governments, are pushing for a new tax on energy companies aimed at profits driven by the war in Iran." Terry Schultz reports the revenue could help ease high energy prices. "Binance and economy ministers from Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Spain want the European Commission that he used executive body to introduce what they call a solidarity
levy on energy companies," similar to one imposed on Russia's full-scale invasion
“of Ukraine in February 2022, created an energy crisis.”
The call comes amidst soaring fuel prices sparked by the Iranian regime's closing in the straight of Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes on Iran. The five ministers made the recommendation in a letter to EU climate commissioner Vupkehostra, urging him to take the action to signal to EU citizens and businesses that the block is trying to help those suffering from the price rises.
For MPR News, I'm Terry Schultz and Brussels. At the Vatican, thousands of Christian faithful are filling St. Peter Square on this Easter Sunday.
It's the first Easter for Pope Leo, as head of the Catholic Church.
He delivered the traditional Easter blessing in Latin, asking that God's grace and peace remain with the faithful.
“The American Pope also spoke in English encouraging worshippers to carry the joy of the”
risen Christ. Pope Leo is stepping into one of the church's most sacred traditions offering a message of hope as wars and global tensions loom. This is NPR News. Police in Louisiana have arrested a suspected drunk driver who struck attendees of a Buddhist
community parade on Saturday. At least 15 people were injured, but no deaths have been reported as MPR's matplume reports from New Orleans. Paradegoers were celebrating the loud new year in Broussard. At a festival, typically held Easter weekend filled with food, live music, and religious ceremonies.
The vehicle driven by 57-year-old Todd Landry entered the area and struck multiple pedestrians. During the investigation police say Landry showed signs of intoxication and a breathalizer
test found, he had a B.A.C. of 0.137 percent, well above the legal limit.
Festival organizer said in a statement they cancelled the festival's remaining non-religious activities. Landry was booked into a local jail on charges of driving while intoxicated and negligent injuring. Batblem and PR news.
The Trump administration is calling for more of passenger screening at airports to be carried out by private companies instead of the TSA. The White House wants smaller airports enrolled in the TSA screening partnership program under which TSA pays for the private screeners. Supporters of the idea say it would ensure that screeners continue to get paid during a government
shutdown and the White House says it will save the federal government money and that privately operated screeners are more efficient. However, the TSA's union is morning against it. I'm Windsor-Johnston and you're listening to NPR News from Washington.
