ABC News Live Prime: Apr. 17, 2026

[0:00] Tonight on ABC News Live Prime, President Trump speaking with our Jonathan Karl declaring victory [0:05] over Iran, saying they have agreed to give up their nuclear material. A spokesperson for Iran's [0:14] foreign ministry then saying on state TV that their enriched uranium is not going to be transferred [0:19] anywhere, adding Iran wants to be compensated for damages from the war. Meanwhile, with the [0:25] U.S. naval blockade still in place, hundreds of ships are still waiting to pass through the [0:30] Strait of Hormuz. Iran now saying ships can't pass as long as the ceasefire holds. Here at home, [0:36] tornado warnings and watches tonight as life-threatening storms from Texas to Wisconsin [0:41] make their way east. I'm Mola Lange in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Confirmed tornadoes tonight, not just [0:46] here in Wisconsin, but in Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota, and the threat is not over yet. [0:51] More severe weather on the way. And the news we first brought to you on Prime last night. [0:57] Singer David Burke, who performs under the name David, arrested in connection to the murder of a [1:02] 14-year-old found dead in the trunk of his car. TMZ video now showing the tense moment he's taken [1:08] into custody. It's Black Maternal Health Week, bringing attention to the racial disparities in [1:15] pregnancy and childbirth. We'll speak to a physician and health advocate trying to close the gap. [1:20] When you have one group who is systematically dying at the highest rate in a country that is so robust and [1:27] rich in technology, it's a problem. And 15 years of reality show success isn't slowing Lisa Vanderpump [1:35] at all. She's here talking about the latest season of Hulu's Vanderpump Villa, where she mentored [1:41] hospitality workers. When I've seen people say, oh, she's just a waitress, oh, she's a waitress, [1:46] I'm kind of in a patronizing way. I don't think they realize how difficult that job can be. [1:54] From ABC News World Headquarters in New York, this is Prime with Lindsay Davis. [2:03] Good evening, everyone. I'm Stephanie Ramos in for Lindsay Davis. Thank you so much for streaming [2:07] with us. We begin tonight with breaking developments in the war in Iran. U.S. officials say talks are [2:12] likely to resume on Monday. The question is, who will come to the negotiating table? President Trump, [2:19] bullish about a deal with Iran, telling our Jonathan Karl that Iran has agreed to return [2:24] nuclear material, even as Iran's foreign ministry says their enriched uranium isn't going anywhere. [2:31] Hundreds of ships are still waiting to pass through the strait, the vital passageway for much of the [2:36] world's oil supply. Stocks rallied after Trump's statements, the S&P 500 closing over 7,100 for the [2:43] first time and the price of oil plunging. But the full recovery for oil and gas prices is likely a long [2:50] way off. Here's chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl. Tonight, as Iran declares the [2:57] Strait of Hormuz now completely open, President Trump is sounding more certain than ever that peace is [3:04] within reach. The big day. We'll see how it all turns out, but it should be good. The president told me [3:09] today that everything will be resolved very soon. He said the Iranians have agreed to give up their [3:16] nuclear material, the enriched uranium he calls nuclear dust, and that the U.S. and Iran will work [3:22] together in a, quote, very peaceful manner to retrieve the material, which he said will then be shipped here [3:29] to the United States. But tonight, a spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry says Iran's enriched [3:36] uranium is not going to be transferred anywhere under any circumstances, adding that transferring [3:43] it to the United States has never been an option. The Iranian spokesperson goes on to say that Iran wants [3:50] to be compensated for damages from the war. President Trump told me that the Iranian regime would not [3:55] get any money, denying reports that Iran would get $20 billion in cash as part of the deal. Iran says it [4:03] will allow most ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. But tonight, the situation in the Strait [4:09] is unclear. This satellite image shows some of the 700 ships and tankers stuck in the Persian Gulf. [4:16] Tracking data shows in the hours after Iran's announcement, about two dozen ships started to make [4:22] their way through the Strait and out of the Gulf. But then most of those ships turned around and headed back [4:29] into the Persian Gulf. In the meantime, the U.S. naval blockade of Iran remains in place, [4:35] preventing Iranian tankers from coming and going. This is U.S. Navy Worship 115, request you return [4:41] to the original port of call in Iran. The president says the American blockade on Iran will remain in [4:46] place, that it's hurting the Iranian economy and motivating them to negotiate. They want to make [4:52] some money, he told me. They're not making any money as long as I have the blockade. [4:58] And John Carl joins us now in studio. John, great to see you. So the president says that discussions [5:03] with Iranian officials could happen this weekend. Other officials say it could happen on Monday. [5:08] If they do take place, where are they happening and who would represent the U.S.? [5:13] Well, first of all, talking to the president, it seems like everything's already done. Like, [5:16] we already have, like, peace at hand. But I got to tell you, there's a lot of uncertainty here. [5:21] He told me that they could begin this weekend. But as you alluded to, officials that we've spoken [5:26] to, U.S. officials we've spoken to say really the earliest is Monday and there's nothing firmly [5:31] set yet. I asked him who would be going and he said it would be Steve and Jared. So Steve [5:36] Whitcoff and Jared Kushner. Remember, the first round of talks was led by Vice President J.D. Vance [5:43] and also with Kushner and Whitcoff along. So I said, what about J.D. Vance? He said, no, [5:48] it may be. I haven't talked to him about it yet, which is an extraordinary thing. It's Friday. It's [5:53] late Friday. He says it could happen this weekend and he hasn't spoken to the vice president about [5:58] it yet. A bit unclear at this point. We'll be watching. We'll see what happens. We will really [6:02] be watching. Things have moved fast. Yeah. Thank you so much, John. With more on this, [6:07] I want to bring in ABC News National Security and Defense Analyst Mick Mulroy. Mick, great to see you. [6:12] So with the 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel in place, there was a condition there. [6:21] Does this bring the U.S. any closer to ending the war with Iran? [6:28] Well, Stephanie, I think it does. I think the U.S. has an incentive to get to the place where they [6:33] can end this by diplomatic means rather than the escalation that I think is coming based on all [6:38] the force that's getting sent to the region. And Iran does, too. They not only have seen their [6:44] military get seriously degraded, but they're now making no money. They have 90 percent of their [6:50] income is essentially trafficked by maritime means that goes through that strait. With the U.S. [6:56] naval blockade, they're not. That said, the rhetoric seems to be very far apart as far as the recovery of [7:03] this highly enriched uranium going to the United States. It was clear from the statement from the [7:09] Iranian sources that they have no interest in doing that. And they're asking for reparations, [7:14] for example, which I don't see Congress approving any of that. We wouldn't have gone to war at all [7:20] that we did simply to pay them back so they can rebuild their military. So perhaps this is just [7:25] maximalist positions before this next meeting in Islamabad. That would be the best case scenario, [7:32] that they could actually get there and start having real discussions behind closed doors, [7:36] because I think this is in the interest of both countries, the region and the world, who, of course, [7:41] has paid higher energy prices since this conflict began. Absolutely. And it's gone on for quite some [7:47] time. The president said the U.S. blockade is motivating Iran to negotiate. Is there any evidence [7:53] that the strategy could actually work? So I think it is having pressure against the regime. They have seen [8:02] a majority of their income. So what they need to function be cut off. They sell most of their oil [8:10] through the strait out to the Far East, especially China. And that's not happening. So it is, of course, [8:18] magnifying the effect of having a closed strait. It's still unclear what the Iranians mean by open. [8:24] These ships are not going through. And if Iran can control it and charge a fee to go through it, [8:31] that's not open. It's an international waterway. And one country deciding to control it and basically [8:37] be paid for allowing people to use an international waterway is not open. So there's a lot of issues [8:43] that need to be resolved. I don't think it is as close as we all would hope. But I do think the [8:48] incentive there is for the countries to get there and reach an agreement that they both can live [8:54] with. The other factor that you brought up already, Stephanie, is Lebanon. Israel has agreed to a [9:00] ceasefire, a temporary pause, I would say. But if they're attacked by Hezbollah, who hasn't agreed to the [9:06] ceasefire, that is going to be over very quickly. And you mentioned Iran saying that it's enriched uranium [9:13] isn't going to be transferred anywhere. That's the opposite of what President Trump said. What could this [9:18] mean for peace talks? So it's very difficult to see the U.S. leaving this with a closed trade of [9:26] or with Iran maintaining this almost 1,000 pounds of highly enriched uranium. So it's 60 percent to get [9:35] to 90 percent if they had the centrifuges would only take a matter of weeks. And then they would have [9:41] enough material to make around nine nuclear weapons. So for the U.S. to say that it's its highest priority [9:48] but then leave that in place, I think is very unlikely. So the negotiated agreement that comes [9:55] to the point where we get that out, even if it goes to a third country like Turkey, is a good thing for [10:01] the United States. The alternative is to send special operations in there, which would be a highly [10:06] dangerous operation that could take weeks, actually, because of where this material is located and the [10:13] fact that it might be buried under the rubble that we produce essentially when we attack these [10:17] facilities. So the best route out of this would be a negotiated means in which Iran agrees to remove [10:25] this. And perhaps the alternative would be going to a third country, not the United States. [10:31] And hopefully there isn't an escalation in all of this. Mick, thank you very much for your insights. [10:36] Appreciate it. Thanks, Stephanie. [10:38] And the new developments from the Middle East had a quick financial impact today. On Wall Street, [10:43] the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500 all soared. Meanwhile, the price of oil came down. Our Elizabeth Schulze has [10:50] more. Tonight, the wild rally on Wall Street. Stocks soaring to end the week in a rebound driven by [10:57] President Trump's words the war in Iran will end soon. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hitting new records. [11:03] Today, the price of oil plunging to $83 a barrel on news. Iran now says the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. [11:12] But tonight, gas prices remain at over $4 a gallon. Even if the deal with Iran is imminent, [11:17] economists warn it could be months for gas to come down to pre-war levels. [11:22] Gas Buddy forecasts prices could drop to $3.35 a gallon by Labor Day. [11:27] Relief can't come soon enough for American families and businesses paying more for fuel. [11:32] From retailers to farmers like Ben Smith in Virginia. He tells us he's paying an extra $80,000 this year for diesel. [11:40] We didn't see this one coming. We weren't prepared. [11:45] Stephanie, with these claims the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened, markets will be laser focused in the coming days [11:50] on how many ships actually start moving through the Strait to get that oil flowing. Stephanie. [11:56] Elizabeth, thank you. Now to another breaking story. Life-threatening storms moving across multiple states tonight. [12:02] The National Weather Service says the threat level is at a 4 out of 5. [12:07] As possible tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hailstorms spread from Texas to Wisconsin. [12:12] At least 28 tornadoes in 9 states have already been confirmed this week. [12:17] Here's Mola Lange in Wisconsin. [12:20] Tonight, violent spring storms firing up across hundreds of miles in multiple states. [12:26] AccuWeather storm chasers out in force. [12:28] We are seeing a tornado at this very moment. There it is. [12:32] Chief Meteorologist Randy Brock from our Rochester, Minnesota affiliate, KAAL, tracking multiple twisters. [12:39] We have numerous tornadoes right now, at least two at the same time. [12:44] Multiple homes in the area hit. Roofs ripped off. Trees shredded. First responders racing to the scene. [12:51] West of Rockford, Illinois, reports of children trapped at a school in the town of Lena after a reported tornado there. [12:57] At least 28 confirmed tornadoes already this week across nine states, along with massive destructive hail and straight-line winds. [13:07] Days of rain forcing rivers to rise far beyond their banks. [13:11] These fish spotted swimming in a parking lot west of the city of Green Bay. [13:16] The rain taking its toll on roads. Workers pulling a car from this massive sinkhole near Grand Rapids. [13:22] Residents along the Muskegon River in Nuego County, Michigan, still under evacuation orders and a state of emergency. [13:30] And Mola Lenge joins us now. Mola, what is the weather outlook for the region? [13:35] Well, Stephanie, the storm is producing confirmed tornadoes, not just here in Wisconsin, but in Iowa, Illinois, and Minnesota. [13:42] And the threat is not over yet, as we're expecting to see even more tornadoes and some pretty intense winds. [13:48] We're talking 70 to 80-mile-per-hour winds throughout tonight, Stephanie. [13:53] More Midwest storms on the way. Mola, thank you. [13:57] And let's get right to ABC's senior meteorologist, Lee Goldberg, for more on this. Lee? [14:02] All right, Stephanie. So we're covering a tornado outbreak tonight. [14:05] And we've had up to 10 tornado reports already, from Kansas up to Wisconsin. [14:10] And active tornado warnings will go through the evening hours. [14:13] Tornado watches are widespread across seven states, and we'll watch this line move eastward through the evening hours, [14:19] probably approaching Chicago during the 10 or 11 o'clock hours. [14:22] See the heavy rain from St. Louis down to Joplin and into Tulsa. [14:25] And unfortunately, more heavy rains across the flood-stricken areas, across parts of Wisconsin and into Michigan. [14:31] As we go through the late-night hours, it transitions from more of a tornado threat to linear storms, [14:36] meaning straight-line winds that could go to maybe 80 or 90 miles per hour. [14:40] And that's from Kansas City to Wichita, and a rare, moderate risk. [14:43] That's a level four out of five severe risk for destructive wind and very large hail, [14:47] and some strong tornadoes still can't be ruled out. [14:50] Now, tomorrow, that severe risk is going to shift eastward into the Ohio Valley, [14:54] so strong storms for Cleveland or Charleston, West Virginia, up to about Pittsburgh. [14:58] And this is the same front that will move to the East Coast by Sunday [15:01] and take these 90-degree temperatures we had this week along the I-95 corridor, [15:05] and by the end of the weekend, 50s and even 40s. [15:08] It's almost a March rewind as we go into early next week. [15:11] Stephanie? [15:11] A lot of severe weather to track. [15:13] Thank you so much, Lee. [15:14] In Los Angeles, new images show the rapper David being arrested in connection [15:19] with the murder of a 14-year-old girl whose decomposing body was found in the trunk of his car. [15:25] Our Trevor Ault has this story. [15:28] Tonight, dramatic video captured by TMZ showing the tense moments LAPD officers arrested singer David [15:35] on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl who had been found dead in the trunk of his car. [15:41] He's got a car. [15:45] I got you. [15:46] In footage obtained by the California Post, [15:48] officers in tactical gear are seen walking him in handcuffs yesterday on the streets of the Hollywood Hills. [15:54] The arrest comes seven months after officers made that grim discovery at an impound lot. [15:59] The body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas found inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered to David Burke. [16:06] The 21-year-old performs under the name David with tens of millions of monthly Spotify listeners. [16:12] He's now being held without bail. [16:15] Senior officials tell ABC News the LAPD has spent months compiling evidence. [16:20] Rivas had been missing for more than a year. [16:22] Police say she'd likely been dead for weeks before they found her body. [16:26] Sources connected to the investigation say the medical examiner determined her cause of death to be homicide. [16:32] Tonight, David's attorneys say in a statement, the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death. [16:44] And Stephanie, David has not yet been formally charged. [16:47] The L.A. district attorney says they're now reviewing the case. [16:49] They're expecting to announce on Monday whether they'll be moving forward with charges. [16:54] Stephanie. [16:54] Trevor, thank you. [16:55] Family members of Lynette Hooker, the American woman missing in the Bahamas, have joined the search for her. [17:01] Meanwhile, Lynette's husband, Brian Hooker, is back in the U.S. after being released from police custody. [17:07] He has said his wife fell off their dinghy and was lost at sea. [17:11] Victor Okendo has the latest. [17:14] Tonight, nearly two weeks after American Lynette Hooker went missing in the Bahamas, her family joining the search. [17:20] Her husband, saying the 55-year-old, fell from a small dinghy. [17:23] We seem frustrated because of the fact that we haven't found her yet and we would hope by now we would have. [17:30] The boyfriend of Lynette's daughter, Carly Ailsworth, telling ABC News they were surprised to learn that Lynette's husband, Brian, [17:37] left the Bahamas less than 48 hours after being released from police custody without charges. [17:42] We were also wondering and asking why Brian left after he said, hey, I'm going to stay here until I find my wife. [17:50] Just days ago, Brian told me he wouldn't leave until Lynette was found. [17:55] I'm not leaving until I'm told to leave or convinced that it's fruitless. [18:01] ABC News has learned Brian is in California, his lawyer telling us he is caring for his terminally ill mother. [18:07] Meanwhile, Lynette's family plans to retrace her steps before she vanished. [18:11] We're going to walk the path back. [18:12] We're going to see where they got in the dinghy at and where the dinghy was supposed to go to their boat. [18:18] And, Stephanie, tonight, Bahamian authorities, with help from the U.S. Coast Guard, are in active search and recovery operations. [18:25] Stephanie? [18:25] Victor, thank you so much. [18:27] Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones is reportedly set to change his plea to guilty in two major federal gambling cases. [18:34] Jones has been accused of selling insider information to sports gamblers and profiting from rigged poker games. [18:41] Chief investigative correspondent Aaron Katursky has more. [18:45] Tonight, a former NBA star is set to become the first defendant to plead guilty in a sweeping federal gambling investigation [18:52] that involved the mafia and a tip about an injured LeBron James. [18:57] Prosecutors said Damon Jones knew in advance James would miss a 2023 game against the Bucs [19:02] and alerted gamblers to bet against the Lakers, writing in a text message, [19:07] get a big bet on Milwaukee tonight before the information is out. [19:10] Jones and James were teammates in Cleveland, and he became LeBron's shooting coach. [19:15] Court records also say Jones will plead guilty in a separate case involving poker games rigged by the mob. [19:21] Prosecutors said Jones and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups were paid to use their notoriety [19:26] to lure wealthy victims into playing the games. [19:29] And those games were fixed with secretly marked cards, a rigged shuffling machine, [19:34] even an X-ray table capable of reading cards upside down. [19:38] Billups has pleaded not guilty. [19:39] He and Jones are among nearly three dozen defendants accused of cheating victims out of more than $7 million. [19:46] When these charges were brought at the start of the NBA season, Stephanie, they roiled the league. [19:52] Now Damon Jones is set to plead guilty at the end of the month, right in the middle of the playoffs. [19:57] Steph? [19:58] Erin, thank you. [19:59] And in other news, Tyler Robinson, the man accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk, [20:03] appeared in court for an evidentiary hearing today. [20:07] Robinson's legal team asked for the preliminary hearing to be postponed until the defense is provided with the raw data files from the FBI [20:15] and 1,700 files from ATF investigators. [20:18] His team also called for the court to ban cameras, claiming live broadcasts violate his right to a fair trial. [20:25] Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted. [20:29] He has not yet entered a plea. [20:32] Ford is recalling nearly 1.4 million trucks due to a gear shift issue. [20:37] The recall involves certain 2015 through 2017 F-150 models and comes after the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [20:46] investigated reports of unexpected downshifts. [20:49] NHTSA said Ford was aware of two injuries and one accident possibly related to the issue. [20:55] Owners of affected vehicles will be notified starting April 27th, [21:00] and dealers will update the truck's powertrain control software for free. [21:04] We're also tracking several headlines from around the world. [21:12] A manhunt is underway in Naples, Italy, after police say at least five armed men robbed a bank in broad daylight. [21:19] Twenty-five people were held hostage and later rescued. [21:22] The robbers escaped through a hole in the floor they had drilled during the night. [21:26] They made off with several dozen safety deposit boxes. [21:29] The Naples mayor described the thieves as highly skilled professionals who, quote, [21:34] did a job straight out of a movie. [21:35] A massive turnout for Pope Leo in Douala, Cameroon. [21:40] The pontiff presided over an open-air mass of 120,000 people during his historic four-nation tour of Africa. [21:48] He preached a message of peace in a country that has been torn by a decade-old separatist conflict [21:53] that has plunged the nation into extreme violence. [21:56] Tomorrow, Pope Leo heads to Angola, where nearly half of the population are Catholics. [22:01] And the world's largest snack shop is officially open in China. [22:06] The Snack Kingdom, certified by the Guinness World Records, features nearly 130,000 square feet of space [22:13] with more than 35,000 products from around the world. [22:17] They even have a snack museum within the store. [22:19] And those are your headlines at this hour from around the world. [22:22] Coming up here on Prime this week is Black Maternal Health Week. [22:26] Our Lindsay Davis sat down with Dr. Bayou Curry-Winchel to discuss racial disparities that exist in pregnancy care. [22:34] Plus, Lisa Vanderpump joins us to talk about Season 3 of her Hulu series, Vanderpump Villa. [22:42] And we'll tell you how former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden tried to score a role on heated rivalry. [22:48] That's up next. [22:52] Welcome back. [22:53] This week is Black Maternal Health Week. [22:56] It's a week that brings attention to racial disparities in pregnancy and childbirth. [23:00] Research shows that in the United States, Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes [23:08] or experience severe complications than white women. [23:11] Dr. Bayou Curry-Winchel is a physician and health advocate whose own experience in childbirth as a Black mother [23:17] continues to fuel her work to close this gap. [23:21] Our Lindsay Davis sat down with her. [23:24] Welcome to the show, doctor. [23:26] Thank you so much for joining us. [23:28] So what does it mean for people who are not familiar with Black Maternal Health Week? [23:32] Why is this necessary? [23:33] Why is it important? [23:34] It's necessary because Black women are dying at a rate of three to four times in their white counterparts [23:40] at a point in their life where they are trying to give birth and bring life into the world. [23:46] And so when you have one group who is systematically dying at the highest rate in a country that is so robust and rich in technology, it's a problem. [23:56] And so why is it, when we look into the research, why does this disparity exist? [24:02] There's multiple reasons. [24:03] It's a bias. [24:05] It's racism. [24:06] It's the fact that Black women are being believed when they say something is wrong. [24:11] And when that happens, we see pregnant women, Black pregnant women dying at a rate of just an absurd amount of complications that should never happen. [24:23] And how does your work address those disparities? [24:26] Well, this work is personal to me. [24:29] As a Black physician in a medical system that I serve as a medical director, I nearly lost my life. [24:36] I came out of the operating room. [24:38] I knew something was wrong and I wasn't listened to. [24:40] And I was told, you look fine. [24:42] And what happened was, after multiple times of being dismissed, I had the privilege of having my doctor's phone number in my phone. [24:50] And my husband called and said, something is wrong with bio. [24:53] He came back and he believed me. [24:55] I was rushed back into the operating room. [24:58] I was bleeding internally and I got transfused multiple units. [25:03] So when I'm here sharing my story, it's to show that this happens across all social economics and it goes beyond access. [25:12] That Black women are dying at a point in their life where they should be received and welcomed as they're trying to bring their babies into this world. [25:21] How did the doctors respond to you at that point? [25:24] At that point, when they knew I said something was wrong, they took a step back and said, okay, I can tell that bio isn't who she normally is, but it shouldn't be like that. [25:37] And that was only because I was a doctor. [25:39] But again, I still wasn't listened to initially by my nurse. [25:43] Which is so surprising, you would think, especially you as a doctor, that people wouldn't have had the opportunity really to second guess you. [25:55] So what can be done about this to address it on a systemic level? [25:59] So the first thing is believing when women say something is wrong, check your bias, check what you think represents what something is wrong and then investigate it, listen and learn and figure out why they are sharing that with you. [26:14] The other thing that you can do is something that I created. [26:17] It's absolutely free out of my own story, clinicianswhocare.com, where it's a list, a resource that connects people with doctors who have been shown to provide compassionate care. [26:27] And compassionate care starts with listening and believing your patients. [26:33] Because if you can start there, that's when you're able to check your bias. [26:37] That's when you're able to give the care that we are supposed to, which is supposed to represent do no harm. [26:42] Okay, so what is your message to people who are out there right now, who may be pregnant, who may not be experiencing any difficulties, any problems right now during their pregnancy, but are worried, what's going to happen once I get into the hospital? [26:59] How can you be your own best advocate? [27:02] The first thing is to not doubt yourself. [27:04] So if you feel like you're not being heard, you're not being listened to in that moment, honor it. [27:09] The second thing is bring a witness, bring someone with you, whether it's in person or over the phone. [27:14] So that way you have a voice when you may not be able to speak, because that can be a powerful way. [27:20] And the other thing is, if you feel that you're not getting the care that you deserve, don't be afraid to ask for another doctor. [27:25] Ask for a patient advocate. [27:27] Those are real ways that you can stand up for yourself in that moment. [27:31] We thank you so much for sharing your own story and for educating us all. [27:37] Dr. Baio, thank you. [27:38] Thank you so much for the time. [27:39] Thank you for having me. [27:41] Our thanks to Lindsay Davis for that important conversation, important all year round. [27:45] Coming up here on Prime, our Juju Chang travels to Japan to visit the one and only Punch the Monkey. [27:52] She has an important update on the beloved primate. [27:55] And from another part of the animal kingdom, a tiny kitten rescued from a sticky situation. [28:01] That's coming up. [28:06] Welcome back to Prime. [28:07] Here's a look at the stories making headlines right now. [28:10] Iran's foreign minister announced a deal allowing the free flow of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. [28:15] But questions remain, however, about when commercial traffic through the critical shipping route will be restored. [28:21] Both the U.S. and Iran have claimed the Strait is now completely open, though that was the intended result of the ceasefire agreement from 10 days ago. [28:29] The U.S. blockade of Iran's ports remains in place as roughly 700 ships are still stuck in the Gulf. [28:36] Life-threatening storms are moving across multiple states. [28:39] Tonight, the National Weather Service says the threat level is a four out of five as possible tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hailstorms spread from Texas to Wisconsin. [28:48] At least 28 tornadoes in nine states have already been confirmed this week, with a chance for more supercells to form across the country tonight. [28:56] And there's more fallout from the death of cinematographer Helena Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust. [29:03] Actor Alec Baldwin is facing a new civil lawsuit alleging he negligently fired the gun during the production that killed Hutchins. [29:11] A gaffer alleges he suffered emotional distress due to the incident. [29:14] Hutchins was killed on October 21st, 2021, when she was shot by Baldwin as he practiced using a Colt .45 revolver. [29:23] The prop gun, which Baldwin believed to contain dummy rounds, had a live round of ammunition in it. [29:29] Baldwin has denied pulling the trigger. [29:32] ABC News has reached out to Baldwin's attorneys for comment, but has not yet received a response. [29:36] And a cruise ship passenger who drank 15 tequila shots won a $300,000 lawsuit against Carnival Cruise. [29:45] The lawsuit claims bartenders were negligent for serving her over nine hours in January of 2024. [29:51] The woman says she was visibly intoxicated at the time, adding that she fell down a flight of stairs and suffered severe injuries, [29:58] including a concussion, bruises, and a possible brain injury. [30:02] Carnival plans to appeal. [30:05] Coming up here on Prime, for those planning to catch the World Cup in New Jersey, [30:09] getting to and from the stadium won't be cheap. [30:12] And Vanderpump Villa is back. [30:16] Lisa Vanderpump herself fills us in on what to know about Season 3. [30:25] Welcome back. [30:26] Are you dreaming of a vacation, maybe in the English countryside, [30:30] with a steady supply of luxurious experiences and fine dining? [30:34] Well, in Hulu's series Vanderpump Villa, the show takes you behind the scenes, [30:39] following the people that make dream vacations possible. [30:42] But to stay in the industry and on top, it takes juggling the drama, big egos, and sometimes romance. [30:48] Let's take a look. [30:49] And the infamous and always serving queen in charge of it all, the one, the only, the Lisa Vanderpump. [31:21] Thank you so much for joining us. [31:23] Of course. [31:24] Thank you for having me. [31:25] Yes. [31:25] Do you like your set? [31:26] You've got all the graphics. [31:28] I wish this would follow me around. [31:30] Look, rose petals. [31:31] Yeah, it's a blast. [31:33] Vanderpump Villa just started streaming. [31:35] We were in England for a couple of months. [31:37] Donut was there too. [31:38] Donut's actually the mascot for the Vanderpump Dog Foundation. [31:41] We've saved thousands of dogs together, so he's out and about. [31:44] Yeah, it's just a wonderful show, and this year, it's very different because all the guests [31:49] are reality stars in the English countryside, people from The Challenge, The Bachelor, Love [31:56] Overboard. [31:57] It was just fantastic. [31:58] Yeah, we can't wait to see it. [31:59] And of course, we're loving the fact that Donut is here and all the incredible work that [32:03] he's been doing. [32:03] You said thousands of dogs, at least 3,000. [32:06] 3,000 dogs, but that's just in Los Angeles. [32:08] The Vanderpump Dog Foundation has reached far and wide. [32:11] So the show has gone from France to Italy, and now your home country in England. [32:15] Where do you dream of going in your fourth season? [32:19] Wow. [32:21] We've been talking about it, but there's just so many wonderful places in the world. [32:24] It's really finding the right premises. [32:27] I think it was a natural fit because I lived in France for so many years, and Italy I knew [32:31] very well, and England obviously was my home. [32:34] But the next step, I mean, to find something majestic. [32:37] I think there's many countries we haven't visited. [32:39] I think, well, it's still our oyster. [32:40] For people who have never worked in the service industry, what are some things that you think [32:46] they can learn from watching? [32:48] Oh, they can definitely learn what not to do. [32:53] I think people don't realize if they're not in the service industry, just how much of a [32:59] theater it really is, how much it's upstairs and downstairs or back of house and front of [33:04] house. [33:04] And I think that's really kind of funny when you watch that on television. [33:08] All of your shows that it's shown the good, the bad, the ugly side of the service industry. [33:13] What is one misconception about the service industry that you don't think people quite [33:18] understand? [33:18] Well, I think when I've seen people say, oh, she's just a waitress, oh, she's a waitress, [33:22] and kind of in a patronizing way, I don't think they realize how difficult that job can [33:29] be, being on your feet all the time, the timing of everything that's involved in good service. [33:35] And I think that, you know, I was always taught, don't get into a taxi unless you can afford [33:40] to pay the tip. [33:41] And I think tipping and showing your service that you really appreciate them is very important. [33:47] Lisa, I have to ask you, because, of course, there's been the controversy surrounding Taylor [33:50] Frankie Paul, who was sent to be ABC's Bachelorette. [33:53] Her ex was also set to be in an episode this season, but the show made the decision to edit [33:58] him out. [33:59] Can you elaborate on why that was done? [34:01] Well, he's not totally out. [34:03] He's there. [34:04] But we just cut back his storyline a little bit because it was so controversial. [34:08] It kind of brought a different energy after, you know, what had been shown. [34:13] But, I mean, he's still there, but he wasn't front and center in the first place. [34:18] So, yeah, it was just easier to do that right now. [34:20] Understood. [34:21] Well, this year, Bravo launched a new generation of the reality series, Vanderpump Rules. [34:26] How does this generation of servers compare to the previous? [34:30] And can you compare? [34:31] I don't think you can. [34:32] It's like apples and oranges, really. [34:33] But you have to remember, when we first started Vanderpump Rules so many years ago, the world [34:38] has moved on. [34:39] There was hardly any social media. [34:40] I think now this generation, they're so much more aware of everything, and they're so much [34:45] more kind of camera friendly. [34:47] If you had to choose your dream team, who from Vanderpump Rules and who from Vanderpump [34:53] Villa would you pick? [34:54] It's like your Avengers here. [34:56] Oh, wow. [34:57] That would be a hot mess. [34:58] I've seen them interact when we've had launch parties and things, and that gets complicated [35:03] really quickly. [35:04] I mean, I did have some great workers, you know, on Vanderpump Rules. [35:08] And people I'm very close with still. [35:11] I mean, look, Stassi ended up on Vanderpump Villa. [35:13] So she kind of cross-pollinated for sure. [35:16] You know, it's not just about, if you're shooting a reality television show, it's about the energy [35:21] and the fun they bring to the picture. [35:23] They might not necessarily be the best server. [35:27] Hannah and Marciano are actually probably some of our best servers, but they make things [35:31] complicated. [35:32] So that's a bit of a juxtaposition, a bit of a tough question. [35:36] I'm glad that I was able to ask you the tough question, Lisa Vanderpump. [35:40] So great to have you. [35:41] Thank you so much for joining us. [35:43] Season three of Vanderpump Villa is out now. [35:46] All 10 episodes are available to stream on Hulu and Disney+. [35:50] Our thanks to Morgan for that conversation. [35:53] And I love how Lisa's dog, Donut, goes everywhere with her. [35:57] He is so well-behaved. [35:58] So cute. [35:59] All right, coming up here on Prime, the dramatic moments a suspect led police on a car chase [36:05] and then climbed out of the moving vehicle. [36:07] Also ahead, she's known as America's favorite grandma, and now she's an author. [36:12] Babs Costello joins us to talk about her new children's book. [36:19] Why a police pursuit ended when the suspect jumped off the roof of his car, the transit [36:23] agency imposing a massive price hike for World Cup fans, and how this kitten got himself [36:29] into a very sticky situation. [36:31] These stories and more in tonight's Rundown. [36:33] A driver who led police on a chase through Southern California climbed out of the moving [36:42] car and jumped off its roof while the vehicle was still moving. [36:46] The suspect allegedly stole a Mercedes Benz and was chased by officers for miles. [36:51] After making the jump, he took off running, but Highway Patrol officers captured him moments [36:55] later and took him into custody. [36:57] Another officer had to run over and stop the moving car. [37:00] Not only will World Cup fans have to shell out for sky-high ticket prices, but now they'll [37:08] have to empty their wallets for train fare, too. [37:11] Fans trying to get to MetLife Stadium from New York City can expect to pay $150 for a round-trip [37:16] train fare for each match, transportation officials confirmed Friday. [37:21] On-site parking won't be available for most fans, so New Jersey officials anticipate that [37:25] around 40,000 fans will use mass transit for each match. [37:28] New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill has suggested the upcharge was necessary to ensure that her [37:34] state's commuters weren't stuck with a tab for years to come. [37:40] A police officer in South Fulton, Georgia, is being praised for using his training to help [37:43] calm an overwhelmed child who was screaming in a busy Walmart. [37:47] Captain Nicholas Williams told our affiliate WSB he recognized the child was on the autism spectrum [37:54] and was likely overwhelmed by the store's lights and sounds. [37:57] He stepped in to calm her with some help from cartoons. [38:01] And it takes a community. [38:03] You're not in this by yourself. [38:04] Captain Williams also has a child on the spectrum and said helping out was no big deal. [38:10] He just wanted to help. [38:12] Jill Biden had her sights set on a walk-on role in the hit HBO show, Heated Rivalry. [38:19] The former first lady raised her paddle at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community [38:24] Center's annual charity gala Thursday night, but was quickly outbid. [38:28] The winning bids were split among two people, each bidding $125,000, according to Variety. [38:34] Biden posted on X that it was worth a shot. [38:39] The San Diego Padres are on the verge of being sold for a record $3.9 billion to the co-owner [38:45] of Chelsea Football Club, and that's according to ESPN. [38:47] The sale price easily tops the previous MLB franchise record of $2.4 billion for the purchase [38:54] of the New York Mets in 2020. [38:57] Before being finalized, the sale must be approved by 75% of Major League Baseball's owners. [39:03] The next owners meeting is scheduled for June. [39:06] Six-week-old kitten, who was rescued from a vat of industrial glue, has officially been [39:12] given a name, Elmer. [39:14] A good Samaritan brought the kitten to the Humane Society after finding the feline covered [39:19] in industrial strength adhesive. [39:21] The Humane Society and a foster team will continue to care for Elmer, including giving him regular [39:26] canola oil baths to remove remaining glue. [39:30] The staff expects to put Elmer up for adoption once he's a little older. [39:34] Oh, yeah, I see. [39:35] He just wants love. [39:36] I know. [39:37] Punch the monkey. [39:43] Remember that little guy? [39:44] Well, he became a global sensation when a video of him with his orangutan plushie went viral. [39:49] Our Juju Chang went to visit Punch in Japan and has an update on how he's doing. [39:55] He's the unlikely hero we didn't know we needed. [39:59] Punch the monkey, abandoned at birth, bullied by his troop, with just a stuffed orangutan as [40:05] his companion. [40:06] The entire world seemed to embrace him. [40:11] He's just so cute. [40:13] I just want everything good in life for him. [40:15] Visitors to this tiny Japanese zoo jumped from 300 to 3,000 a day. [40:21] We are from Montero, Mexico. [40:22] We're from Australia. [40:23] We're from Calgary, Canada. [40:26] The orangutan nowhere to be seen when we visited the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. [40:31] Instead, Punch was out socializing, playing with other monkeys, and even being groomed. [40:37] The rumor mill went rampant that the soon-to-be nine-month-old might be dating. [40:43] And the big news is that Punch has a girlfriend? [40:45] Punch thriving on his relationships with his new friends and chosen family. [41:02] Blissfully unaware of his internet stardom and how one monkey's suffering united a multitude [41:08] of humans. [41:09] I know some of our kids hear mean things, and they attach on to love and comfort, and [41:15] I think that's why he's so viral and touching for everyone, and it's really cool to see. [41:21] It really is. [41:22] My big question is, did he hold on to the orangutan plushie? [41:26] Is he still cuddling with it? [41:28] Okay, I'll have to ask Juju. [41:30] And our thanks to Juju for that report. [41:32] It's so adorable. [41:32] And now to the grandma taking the internet by storm, prime anchor Lindsay Davis spoke [41:37] to Babs Costello for our latest edition of TikTok. [41:41] Time now for our weekly segment, TikTok, where we take a closer look at the story behind the [41:46] sensation. [41:47] Barbara Costello, known to millions online as America's favorite grandma, has built a massive [41:53] following with her warm, relatable take on family, food, and everyday life. [41:57] A former preschool teacher, mom of four, and grandmother to nine, Babs has become a trusted [42:02] voice across generations. [42:04] Now, the New York Times bestselling author is adding a new title, children's book author, [42:09] with Did Your Mother Ever Tell You, which debuted at number four on the New York Times children's [42:14] picture books bestseller list. [42:16] Babs, kind enough to join us now. [42:18] Welcome to the show, and big congratulations. [42:22] Oh, thank you, Lindsay. [42:24] I'm thrilled to be here. [42:25] Wonderful to talk. [42:26] We are thrilled to have you. [42:28] You've gone from the classroom to TikTok screens, now authoring your first children's book. [42:33] Talk to us about this latest pivot. [42:35] Well, you know, before I was Babs on TikTok and Instagram, I was Mrs. Costello, a preschool [42:43] teacher for over almost 25 years. [42:47] And I spent a lot of time with young children, obviously raising my four children and a grandmother [42:55] and a nine, but before the grandmother stage started, I spent many, many years with children. [43:01] And so one of my life dreams was to write a children's book. [43:05] And Did Your Mother Ever Tell You, right here, is actually, I take cliches. [43:11] I take things that we've all heard, we've all said, whether it's patience, kindness, love, [43:18] self-acceptance, courage. [43:20] They're all here. [43:21] It's seven little life lessons. [43:23] All great values. [43:25] Your catchphrase, Did Your Mother Ever Tell You, is so meaningful. [43:28] How did it inspire this story and help you reach both adults as well as kids? [43:32] You know what? [43:34] It is, you know, you're right, Lindsay. [43:36] It is universal because everyone could relate to that phrase. [43:41] Everyone has a mother, right? [43:43] They might be with us now. [43:45] My mother is up in heaven. [43:47] But that is your first love. [43:50] And, you know, I use that on my channel, Brunch with Babs, and it really resonated with people. [43:56] It's like, oh, my gosh, Babs, I love my mom, but maybe she didn't teach me this one little trick in the kitchen, right? [44:04] Or I didn't know my grandma, but you are the grandmother to me. [44:10] So then I took that first love, mother to child, and brought it down to guiding, to raising, to loving your first love, your child, you know? [44:21] And so it's such a universal phrase. [44:25] Everyone can relate to it, for sure. [44:27] We all certainly can. [44:28] And you highlight those seven key lessons in the book through the eyes of a child and describe it as a hug on every page. [44:35] How did you land on those lessons in particular? [44:39] You know, a lot of them have these cliches, have animal imageries, right? [44:46] So hold your horses. [44:47] So Margot Lucas is my illustrator, and we wanted it to be a very captivating picture book, as well as a wise, you know, guidance throughout the book as well. [45:00] There's lessons to be learned, but also imagery to be just enjoyed and really appealed to children. [45:06] So a lot of them have to do with animals, whether it's hold your horses, don't cry for spilt milk. [45:14] We have the cow imagery for that, which is hysterical, because after the cow gets over the bucket of milk, then he joins the little boy in his kitchen, and they're sharing, you know, milk and cookies. [45:27] And your fans know you for the warmth and humor of your TikTok page, Brunch with Babs. [45:31] How did you bring that same energy into this book? [45:34] You know, my family calls me the energizer bunny. [45:40] You know, to teach children, you have got to be on every day. [45:45] There's never a bad day when you're working with preschoolers. [45:49] And I wanted this book to reflect that energy, that fun, that, you know, that almost like enchantment, like every day is a celebration in preschool. [46:00] And I think on every page, like you said, it's a warm hug. [46:04] It's also a celebration of children, of life, of learning, of little lessons through the eyes of that loving mother encouraging her child. [46:15] So I think, and also the book is written in rhyme, and the language is also fun. [46:22] So you have to draw children in through the illustrations and also the fun language. [46:29] So I think we, well, by, you know, it was a wonderful surprise yesterday to find out we made the New York Times bestseller children's list. [46:39] And that is no small feat, Babs. [46:41] So congratulations. [46:43] Thank you so much for joining us. [46:45] You can find her on TikTok at brunchwithbabs. [46:48] And check out her new children's book titled, Did Your Mother Ever Tell You? [46:52] Thanks, Babs. [46:53] And, and, Lindsay, coming from you, an accomplished children's book author, I am, I am humbled. [46:58] I'm delighted. [46:59] You're the best. [47:00] Thank you so much, Babs. [47:02] Appreciate that. [47:05] She is the best. [47:06] Just so many familiar phrases in Babs' book, which is on sale now. [47:10] Our thanks to Lindsay for that wonderful conversation. [47:13] And that is our show for this hour. [47:14] I'm Stephanie Ramos. [47:16] Stay tuned to ABC News Live for more context and analysis of today's top stories. [47:20] Thank you for streaming with us.