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Secretary of Defense Pete Higgs-F says the U.S. effort to open the Strait of Hormuz is
“a separate operation that does not affect the ceasefire with Iran.”
Here's NPR's Quilorance. "At a news briefing, Higgs-F said U.S. forces have opened a safe passage for tankers through the Strait. He said the Iranian boats that have attacked ships there and the U.S. destruction of those boats doesn't cross the threshold of restarting major combat operations and don't mean
an end to the ceasefire, which might trigger a need for congressional approval to continue the war." Higgs-F said the U.S. mission to protect a free shipping lane was temporary and other countries should take over. "We hope South Korea would step up, just like we hope Japan would step up, just like we hope
Australia would step up, just like we hope Europe would step up, but we're not waiting for them to do so.
“We're looking to set the conditions to hand to them."”
Iran State broadcaster claimed that its control of the Strait has "intensified." Quilorance and PR News The price of oil remains high and PR Scott Horsley reports on what that means for drivers heading into warmer months. "The oil prices have come down slightly from their peak on Monday, but the U.S. benchmark
is still well above $100 a barrel, and investors are growing nervous that relief could be a long time in coming. Futures contracts for brand oil to be delivered six months from now are still priced above $90 a barrel." Retail gasoline prices in the U.S. continue to climb, triple-ases the average price of regular
gas rose more than two cents overnight to about $4.48 a gallon, Scott Horsley and PR News Washington.
“"In an interview published in the New Yorker this week, former President Barack Obama”
was asked about the Trump administration's decision to join Israel in waging war against Iran and late February. Obama says when he was president, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had made the same arguments for arm confrontation with Iran to him, that Netanyahu has made a Trump.
Obama adds that Netanyahu may have quote "gotten what he wanted, but whether that is ultimately
best for the Israeli or the American people, Obama says he'd question that." There are now two confirmed and five suspected hanivirus cases linked to a cruise ship anchored off the coast of Cape Bird, and PR's Gabriella Emmanuel has elitist. "Huntivirus is a rare but serious condition that typically spreads because of exposure to rotting urine, feces, or saliva, but in a small number of cases, the virus can be transmitted
between people." The WHO's Maria Van Kirkov spoke at a press conference Tuesday. "We do believe that there may be some human-to-human transmission that's happening among the really close contacts that has been in life, people who've shared cabins, etc." She says the initial cases may have contracted the virus when off the ship.
She says officials have brought more personal protective equipment on board for the passengers who remain on the boat. Three people have died of the 147 passengers and crew members. Gabriella Emmanuel and PR News. "This is NPR News. The Department of Justice is requesting the full roster of 2020 election workers and
Fulton County, Georgia. As the Trump administration continues, its efforts to investigate and re-litigate the election president Trump lost. The subpoena for the information dated April 17 was made public yesterday in a motion by Fulton County officials to quash the subpoena. "It is May 5th, Sincle de Mayo, marking the anniversary of Mexican troops 1862 victory over
invading French forces at the Battle of Webla, not to be confused with Mexican independent stay, which is in September. In the U.S. community's stage, Sincle de Mayo Parades, Reenack Benzbloc Parades and other festivities to celebrate Mexican culture." A quintessential British institution, the pub, is on the decline, and PR's learned prayer reports. The British beer and pub associations has an average of two pubs
closed per day in the first three months of this year. That's about 2,400 jobs lost. The association
blames rising rents and taxes. Alcohol consumption is also down in prices in supermarkets versus pubs have been widening for years. Scotland has seen the most pubs close. Wales is the only region to see an increased number. Earlier this year, some pubs banned members of Parliament refusing to serve them. Last month, the government gave in and offered pubs and music venues a 15% tax rebate. But the British beer and pub associations has a long-term plan is needed to
quote, "save pubs, jobs, and hearts of communities." Lauren Frayer and PR News London. This is NPR. Each story you hear on planet money starts with a question. What happens if we refund tariffs? Why are grocery so expensive? An NPR we stand for your right to be curious because the forces shaping our world can be hard to see. Follow NPR's planet money wherever you get your podcasts
