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What new demands has Iran placed on the United States?
Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Wilman. Iran issued new and unexpected demands for the U.S. today. Among them is the lifting of the naval blockade on Iran's ports and a withdrawal of U.S. forces from the region. Iran says it will not sign a peace deal until those demands are met. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz, meanwhile, remains difficult. Tim Wilkins is managing director of an industry group representing oil, gas, and chemical tanks.
situation right now in the Strait of Ramos remains severe. We are still having uh vessels being targeted by drones uh and by missiles, uh and the number of tankers transiting uh through the strait is is massively reduced uh compared to what it was pre conflict.
How are the recent drone and missile attacks affecting tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz?
On Wednesday, thirteen Friday this week, US facilitated transits of about eleven, thirteen, uh and then fifteen were planned last night, so we assume that these have been successful.
Families across the country are struggling more than ever to pay for child care. State impact Oklahoma's Beth Wallace reports from the Sooner State where data shows the cost of infant care has gone up more than a third since twenty twenty two.
There are many reasons for the soaring costs. During the pandemic, some states held off on adjusting how much they reimburse child care providers for families on subsidies. Federal COVID money dried up, and inflation is driving up prices, resulting in providers making cuts. Providers like Rachel Proper of Oklahoma City's Childcare Incorporated. We had to cut quality measures. And really um kind of get down to doing basic childcare as opposed to
Why have infant‑care costs surged by more than a third in Oklahoma?
really doing those things that are exceptional. And bring magic to our classrooms. States are experimenting with fixes to spread out childcare costs and lighten the load on families. For NPR News, I'm Beth Wallace in Tulsa.
Today marks one year since a gunman targeted the centers for disease control and prevention headquarters based in Atlanta. One police officer was killed and it caused severe damage to the building. Sophie Gratis of Georgia Public Broadcasting has more on our story.
Last August, around the end of the workday, the CDC was put on lockdown. Around two hundred rounds were fired at the building, shattering windows while staff were still inside. On Friday, CDC leadership and staff gathered to honor thirty-three year old DeCab County police officer David Rose, who was killed while responding to the shooting. As friends, family, and colleagues filed out, Rose's former co-worker, public information officer, Elise Wells, said the day was about gratitude.
How is the CDC commemorating the one‑year anniversary of the Atlanta shooting?
I think he would be proud. I think he would be proud of his sacrifice. I think that he would do it all over again. I don't think he would have any regrets.
The road leading into campus has been renamed after Officer Rose. For MPR News, I'm Sophie Gratus in Atlanta.
And you're listening to NPR News. Ukraine's president is denouncing Russia's latest attacks on his country. Four people, including a child, were killed in the overnight attacks on the capital of Kyiv and surrounding areas. President Vladimir Zelensky visited Serbia this weekend for talks on economic ties and security issues. Serbia is one of the few European countries that have maintained friend relate friendly relations with Moscow. Hollywood is continuing to set summer box office records.
What impact did President Zelensky’s visit to Serbia have on Ukraine‑Russia relations?
NPR's Bob Montello has more on our story.
Going into this weekend, after just seven days in theaters, Spider Man brand new day had posted half a billion dollars in ticket sales in North America. That's faster than any movie in history. Estimates have Spidey zipping past $1.5 billion worldwide by Sunday. Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's IMAX epic, The Odyssey, has reached a billion dollars in ticket sales worldwide. And though there's no snappy Odyssey catchphrase for them as a box office phenomenon, they're doing better than Barbenheimer did in 2023. Hi Barbie! Hi Ken! All of which has industry analysts predicting a $4 billion summer for North America. American Cinemas and Hollywood's first ten billion dollar domestic year since twenty nineteen.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What new demands has Iran placed on the United States?
0:01–0:41
2
How are the recent drone and missile attacks affecting tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz?
0:41–1:36
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Why have infant‑care costs surged by more than a third in Oklahoma?
1:36–2:38
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How is the CDC commemorating the one‑year anniversary of the Atlanta shooting?
2:38–3:25
5
What impact did President Zelensky’s visit to Serbia have on Ukraine‑Russia relations?
3:25–4:20
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Why are summer box‑office numbers breaking records with Spider‑Man and The Odyssey?
4:20–5:03