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Middle East Truce Over?, AI vs. ER Docs & Cinco de Mayo - Tuesday, May 05, 2026
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Today is Tuesday, May 5th. We're talking about the US and Iran trading attacks and whether this means a wider war could be coming. Also, a shootout near the White House. And another election Day, this time for a couple of states in the Midwest. Plus, the real world tests that pit doctors up against AI, A settlement that finally put an end to an epic Hollywood feud. And today's deals and discounts as Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday. Those stories and even more news coming up. Welcome to the Newsworthy. The day's news in less than 15 minutes. I'm Erica. Mandy, thanks so much for being here. Let's do this. The ceasefire between the US And Iran is on especially shaky ground now in the wake of several attacks. The US Military says Iran fired on American ships that were guiding vessels in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday. So the US Took out six Iranian military boats and shot down missiles and drones. The United Arab Emirates also says it was attacked by Iran, specifically that a drone attack caused a fire in the largest oil storage area in the uae. And two people were hurt in an attack in Oman. These kinds of assaults have not been happening since the ceasefire was reached nearly a month ago. At this point, it's not clear if this means the war has actually restarted. But things are further complicated by the fact that negotiations between the US And Iran have now stalled. And Iran has insisted on using its control over the Strait of Hormuz as leverage. It's demanding things like war reparations, while the US Is demanding strict limits on Iran's nuclear program. Now, the Trump administration says it's undeterred by yesterday's attacks, and it's reaching out to hundreds more vessels in the Persian Gulf to help them get through the Strait. Though at this point, there are still concerns about the safety of moving through the waterway. And oil prices rose again yesterday. A luxury cruise ship is now stranded off the coast of West Africa as some passengers have come down with a deadly virus. We're talking about Hantavirus. That's typically spread from rodent droppings in urine. It actually does not transfer easily between humans, but people who get it can develop dangerous respiratory symptoms. In fact, that's what the wife of famous actor Gene Hackman died of last year. Three people who were on board this ship have already died, and four others have gotten sick, including one who is now in critical condition. It's also worth noting the incubation period for Hantavirus can last several weeks. So the worry is some people on the ship could have it and not know it yet. The World Health Organization says the risk to the wider public is low at this point and there's no need for travel restrictions. But authorities on the island of Cape Verde aren't letting the ship dock. And now an American travel blogger who was on board says there's a lot of uncertainty. All passengers were told to stay inside their cabins to prevent any more spread. And the ship's operator, Oceanwide Expeditions, says it's now trying to evacuate people with symptoms. Of course, health officials are also trying to figure out how this happened in the first place, like if there were rats on board the ship or maybe some of the travelers came in contact with rodents on one of their stops. The US Government says it's also closely watching this situation, especially since there are 17Americans on board at this point. Oceanwide Expeditions has not said where it plans to sail next or what the next steps might be. Stay tuned. A busy area of the nation's capital, usually packed with tourists, was the scene of a shootout involving the Secret Service. Authorities say officers approached a suspicious man who appeared to have a gun just blocks away from the White House yesterday along the National Mall near the Washington Monument. The man apparently ran away and opened fire, so Secret Service officers shot him multiple times. As of this morning, his condition is not clear. A 15 year old boy who just happened to be in the area was also shot in the crossfire, but is expected to be okay. This actually happened just moments after a motorcade with Vice President J.D. vance had passed through the area. But authorities say there's no reason to believe the man was actually targeting anyone in the Trump administration. The White House was briefly put on lockdown anyway, and now Washington, D.C. police are investigating. Remember how yesterday we told you about a federal court limiting access to abortion pills? Well, the U.S. supreme Court has stepped in and paused that lower court ruling while justices consider their next steps. So that means women around the country can once again be prescribed the pill via telehealth and and get it mailed to them. But it's not clear how long that might last. For now, the high court has only put the decision on hold for a week. To recap, we're talking about mifepristone that's been approved for about 25 years, as well as a generic version of it. Both are approved for women to take during the first 10 weeks of pregnancy to end it. It's also used for miscarriage care. Major medical organizations have pointed to more than 100 studies that have found it to be safe and effective. But the FDA, under the Trump administration is doing another safety review now. One of the biggest questions here is should providers in states where abortion is legal be allowed to prescribe mifepristone to patients who live in states where it's not, and who has a right to sue and when? The U.S. supreme Court will decide how to move forward to be Continued the midterm election cycle continues today with primaries in Indiana and Ohio. In Ohio, there are several high profile statewide races on the ballot and including a competitive race for governor and a U.S. senate contest that could help determine control of Washington come November. Ohio has shifted more Republican in recent years, but Democrats are hoping the right candidate and message could make some of these races competitive again. Meanwhile, in Indiana, the focus is less on general election competitiveness and more on battles within the Republican Party. Indiana is a reliably red state, so many of today's primary winners will be heavy favorites in November. That means some of the biggest questions are about the direction of the party itself and the influence of President Trump. The president has even gotten involved, in part because he's upset with Republican state senators who last year voted against his mid decade redistricting push, and a group aligned with him has been spending big money on advertising against those incumbents. Together, these two primaries could offer an early look at voter mood and set the tone for the rest of the 2026 election season. We are now 182 days away from the midterms. We have more news for you in just a moment, but first, thanks to our sponsor, I've been trying to be more intentional about buying clothes I'll actually wear again and again, especially because I want to feel both comfortable and still put together. And that's why I keep going back to Quince. I've talked before about packing Quince pieces for travel, like those easy lightweight linen styles that work for a vacation dinner but also for a normal day at home. I already have a great linen dress from Quince and I just ordered a linen button down. Quince makes it easy to refresh your everyday this spring with pieces that feel as good as they look. They use premium materials like 100% European linen, organic cotton and ultra soft denim. Their lightweight linen pants, dresses and tops start at just $30. 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Well, at each point the AI did better, but especially at first when patients first walked in. Of course, that's when there's the least information available and the most urgency to make the right choice. But the study didn't say AI is ready to make real life or death decisions in the emergency room. In fact, one of the study's lead authors made the point that patients still need humans to guide them, especially when they face challenging decisions over treatment. One ER doctor also pointed out how the study wasn't really an evaluation over who could do the job better, humans or AI. That's because as she explained it, her goal isn't usually to guess a patient's ultimate diagnosis, it's how to prevent worst case scenarios from happening and basically to keep people alive. For now, the study emphasized the importance of rigorous clinical trials to really consider the best use for the technology alongside human medical professionals. Maryland has become the first state to ban personalized pricing for groceries. Basically, it made it illegal for retailers and delivery platforms to use customers data to set higher prices. It's something they've been doing with the help of AI, and it's why sometimes two customers who shop for the same item from the same retailer at roughly the same time can actually pay two different prices under this model. Some factors that influence price include where a customer lives, their browsing history, or how much they've paid for items in the past. Supporters say it can be helpful to boost sales and maximize profit. Sort of how hotel room rates can fluctuate when a popular event is in town, but opponents say it's a form of price gouging. Well, now in Maryland, retailers can be fined. Bills have also been introduced in dozens of other states to either ban dynamic pricing or force companies to be upfront when they do use it. Amazon has already built its own supply chain, and now it's letting other businesses become part of it. The retail giant announced this week. Other businesses can now store and ship goods through its network. Of course, Amazon's supply chain spans the roads, oceans, rails and the air as a way to make speedy deliveries possible. And now, the company says other businesses will be able to take advantage of two to five day delivery timelines as well as other services like inventory forecasting. In it expects to be able to move both finished products as well as raw materials across industries like retail, healthcare and manufacturing. Already, Amazon has signed deals with major companies like P and G and 3M as well as American Eagle Outfitters. But not everyone is happy about this development since it puts Amazon in direct competition with UPS and FedEx. Yesterday, shares of both UPS and FedEx fell more than 9% each, while Amazon's rose nearly 1%. Actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have finally agreed to end their legal feud. As we've told you, they've been fighting over what happened behind the scenes of their movie. It Ends with us. Two years ago, Lively accused Baldoni of conspiring with publicists to destroy her reputation after she privately accused him of sexual harassment, whereas Baldoni accused her of defamation and extortion, saying she made up the harassment claims as a way to seize creative control of the movie. Well, this week they both agreed to a settlement two weeks before they were set to go to trial. Exact terms were not released, but in a joint statement, the movie star said they hoped to move forward constructively and in peace. This whole saga overshadowed the actual movie when it came out in the summer of 2024, but both Baldoni and Lively now say they're still proud of it and that they hope it will continue to raise awareness on the issue of domestic violence, as that was a key theme of the film. Today, there's a good reason to honor Mexican culture, pride and values. It's Cinco de Mayo. The holiday started in Mexico to celebrate a big and unexpected victory over the French empire during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. But now it's actually observed more here in the US than it is in Mexico. Every year, communities throw parades and parties full of mariachi music, Mexican folk dancing, traditional foods and margaritas. Some restaurants are celebrating by offering freebies, discounts and rewards. Today, for example, you can get free chips in queso or guac at Chipotle, $5 margaritas at Chili's, and buy one get one burritos at 7Eleven, just to name a few of the popular ones. That's it for the main news today. So now it's time for Trivia Tuesday, when we ask a different trivia question every week. But first, this episode of the Newsworthy is brought to you by DeleteMe. 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