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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven use update the
latest use this hour in just four minutes. President Trump's
pressing pause on Project Freedom, in which the Navy is
escorting ships through the Straight of hor moves so a
final agreement can possibly be reached with Iran. He says, However,
the US block gad of the Strait will remain in
full force and effect. Earlier today, Secretary of State Marco

(00:23):
Rubio said the US will not let Iran hold the
global economy hostage.

Speaker 2 (00:27):
It's outrageous and every country in the world should be
joining us and condemning it and doing something about it.

Speaker 1 (00:32):
Rubio, confirming the Navy he escorted two US flagged ships
through the Strait. Meantime, President Trump's accusing Pope Leo of,
in his words, endangering a lot of Catholics. The President
in the Pope have clashed publicly in the past over
Leo's criticism of military operations in Iran. During a recent
interview with Hugh Hewitt, President Trump also suggested that Pope

(00:53):
Leo quote thinks is just fine for Iran to have
a nuclear weapon end quote. But it's important to note
the Pope is now said that he has in fact
spoken out against nuclear weapons and their devastation. The President's
latest criticism comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio was
set to travel to Vatican City this week to meet
with the Pope. The suspected gunman in the White House

(01:14):
Correspondence Association dinner shooting is being indicted on four charges.
Cole Thomas Allen is facing charges for attempting to assassinate
President Trump, assaulting an officer or employee of the United
States with a deadly weapon, and two other firearms related charges.
Prosecutors were set in court filings the attack was an
act of political violence, and notes the President was a

(01:34):
target of the attack. Meantime, defense lawyers for Charlie Kirk's
accused killer are battling with prosecutors over the timing of
the preliminary hearing. Tyler Robinson's lawyers won prosecutors held in
contempt for comments they made to the media. However, the
Utah County Attorney's office says they only spoke to the
media because of misinformation about the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk.

(01:56):
Robinson is accused of firing that bullet last year at
Utah Valley University. The prosecution says it has enough evidence
even if it doesn't use the bullet evidence. I'm Jim Roop.
An FAA employee, is facing legal trouble for allegedly threatening
to harm President Trump and using a work computer to
research as plans. Prosecutors alleged Dean Delashey made incriminating searches

(02:19):
on a work device, including previous assassination attempts against Trump,
and he allegedly admitted to conducting those searches during a
meeting with Secret Service in February. The thirty five year
old Della Che from New Hampshire faces up to five
years in prison and a two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars fine if convicted. More airline cuts, this time it's

(02:40):
about snacks. Delta Airlines no longer going to hand out
snacks on short distance flights. Starting May nineteenth, Economy passengers
on flights under three hundred and fifty miles will not
get snacks in flight meals or drinks. The change impacts
roughly four hundred and fifty daily flights, but first class
travelers will still get service. Kids across America are seeing

(03:02):
a big change in gym class as President Trump has
brought back the Presidential Fitness Test Award.

Speaker 2 (03:08):
That's the one where students try different activities like running
or sit ups and stretching to earn a special fitness badge.
The idea is to help kids stay active, have fun,
and set some personal goals. Teachers say the new version
will be more encouraging and less stressful than those pull
ups of years past, focusing on doing your best instead
of being the fastest or the strongest. I'm Monica Nelson.

Speaker 1 (03:29):
If you're looking to shed some pounds that you put
on over the winter, a dietitian is highlighting how to
cut calories you may not realize add up over the
course of the day.

Speaker 2 (03:38):
Condiments are a very common source of excess calories, adding
a lot of extra cheese or dairy based condiments like cream,
cheese and sour cream.

Speaker 1 (03:48):
Julia Zempano with the Cleveland Clinics as calories and salad dressings,
cooking oils, and drinks like soda and certain coffees can
accumulate quickly, so Upona recommends having them in moderation and
to note the survey size. She says, there are online
calorie trackers that can help you. I'm Jim Roop