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What recent developments have occurred in the Strait of Hormuz?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Iran has reimposed its restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement came the morning after President Trump had said an American blockade would remain in the waterway until a peace agreement with Tehran is reached. NPR's Kat Lansdorf reports from Beirut.
Iran reversed course Saturday after announcing Friday that it would open the strait for commercial vessels during its ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel. It accused the U.S. of violating the deal. Iran's military said that control of the strait has, quote, returned to its previous state under strict management and control of the armed forces. It said it would remain this way as long as the U.S.
How is severe weather impacting the Midwest and East Coast?
blockade on Iranian ports continued. The ceasefire deal between the U.S., Israel and Iran is set to expire early next week. On Friday night, Trump said that attacks on Iran could resume if no deal is reached. Meanwhile, a 10-day ceasefire is in effect to pause the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, something Iran required in order to continue talks with the U.S. Kat Lonsdorff, NPR News, Beirut.
Forecasters say severe weather that hit parts of the Midwest this week is shifting eastward today. National Weather Service meteorologist Mark Chouinard says the threat is lower today.
But there is a risk of some severe weather. The greatest threat is going to be farther east today. So generally from
What are the implications of the blocked merger between Nexstar and Tegna?
play portions of eastern Kentucky up into West Virginia, eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, southwest New York. So it shifted east of yesterday and not as, not expected to be as widespread or significant, but still there is a threat of some additional severe weather across those farther east areas today.
Several states across the Midwest are reporting damage from confirmed tornadoes amid an outbreak across the region. Cities and towns in Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are reporting structural damage to homes and businesses, as well as downed power lines and trees. A federal judge has blocked the proposed $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar and Tegna pending the outcome of an antitrust lawsuit. NPR's Matt Bloom reports the deal would create one of the largest local TV station groups in the country.
U.S. District Court Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley in Sacramento issued a preliminary injunction on the deal late Friday and came in response to a complaint from eight Democratic attorneys general and DirecTV. The plaintiffs argue the merger could raise consumer prices and lead to the consolidation of local news stations. The deal, valued over $6 billion, could create a company that owns 265 TV stations across 44 states.
What is unique about the new David Geffen Galleries at LACMA?
President Trump has endorsed the deal publicly, and the Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice have already approved it. Next star in a statement says the merger will make local stations stronger and that it will appeal the judge's block. Matt Bloom, NPR News.
This is NPR. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art will cut the ribbon on its new David Geffen Galleries this weekend. Nina Gregory reports the $724 million building will house the museum's permanent collection.
Spanning 6,000 years of world history, LACMA's encyclopedic collection will now call the Peter Zumthor Design Building home. The Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss architect notes museums can feel elitist. Not this one. No columns to walk through, no architecture that makes you feel small.
How is the Iran conflict affecting airline operations in North America?
So this is a democratic museum. that's the thinking behind the curation as well. CEO Michael Govan explains.
Instead of thinking about the way the 19th century was obsessed with categorization and chronology, what if we look at the opposite, which is migration and connection?
The new building already has a connection with LA traffic. Its organic shape is elevated 30 feet above Wilshire Boulevard. Cars drive under, pedestrians peek in, look up at the right time, and you might see a sphinx. Expect to see many selfies from LACMA. For NPR News, I'm Nina Gregory.
Air Canada says it's suspending some flights to New York this summer as soaring jet fuel costs tied to the Iran conflict make certain routes unprofitable.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What recent developments have occurred in the Strait of Hormuz?
0:00–0:41
2
How is severe weather impacting the Midwest and East Coast?
0:41–1:22
3
What are the implications of the blocked merger between Nexstar and Tegna?
1:22–2:41
4
What is unique about the new David Geffen Galleries at LACMA?
2:41–3:33
5
How is the Iran conflict affecting airline operations in North America?
3:33–4:16
6
Why is public media seeking support in the absence of federal funding?
4:16–5:03