Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized; Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak - What You Need to Know

[0:04] This is what you need to know now. [0:06] Gas prices jumping 35 cents in just one week [0:09] as President Trump announces a new plan [0:11] to help cargo ships get through the Strait of Hormuz. [0:15] A rare virus outbreak turning deadly on a cruise ship [0:18] with multiple Americans on board. [0:20] Plus, the social media trend prompting teenagers [0:23] to ransack Scientology churches, [0:26] boycotting over a billionaire, [0:28] why some celebrities are skipping fashion's biggest night, [0:31] tonight's Met Gala. [0:32] And the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby [0:35] speaks to us about her newfound fame. [0:38] We have much more What You Need to Know now. [0:41] I'm Elizabeth Schulze from ABC News. [0:43] It's Monday, May 4th. [0:44] This is What You Need to Know. [0:45] Let's get right to the big story. [0:47] Gas prices climbing across the country, [0:49] with the national average now $4.45 a gallon. [0:52] That's up 35 cents from just last week. [0:56] Six states are now over $5 a gallon, [0:58] with California leading the nation at more than $6.11. [1:02] The spike comes as global oil markets remain volatile, [1:06] with the Strait of Hormuz still heavily restricted, [1:09] disrupting major shipping routes. [1:11] Central Command now says that two U.S.-flagged merchant ships [1:14] have successfully transited the waterway. [1:17] And CENTCOM says U.S. Navy warships are in the Persian Gulf [1:21] for the first time since the start of the war. [1:23] Mary Bruce has the latest. [1:25] Elizabeth, as the war with Iran now enters its 10th week, [1:28] and with the economic toll now mounting here at home, [1:31] President Trump says that the U.S. will now help [1:34] stranded cargo ships leave the Strait of Hormuz starting today, [1:37] dubbing it, quote, Project Freedom. [1:39] The president posting, quote, [1:40] that we will guide their ships safely out of these restricted waterways [1:43] so that they can freely and ably get on with their business, [1:46] adding, quote, [1:47] I am fully aware that my representatives are having very positive discussions [1:50] with the country of Iran, [1:52] despite later claiming Iran's latest proposal is, quote, [1:55] not acceptable. [1:56] An official tells ABC News this new effort will not include military escorts, [2:00] but that the U.S. will provide what's being described as a defensive umbrella [2:04] over ships entering or leaving the Strait, [2:06] helping to coordinate safe traffic. [2:08] But Iran, which maintains a chokehold on the Strait, quickly firing back, [2:11] calling this effort, quote, delusional. [2:14] Iran's military is saying it will attack U.S. forces [2:16] if they attempt to approach or interfere in the Strait of Hormuz. [2:20] But the president says this new effort is a humanitarian gesture [2:24] to help those ships linked to countries not involved in the war. [2:27] And he is threatening any interference with the operation, quote, [2:31] will unfortunately have to be dealt with forcefully. [2:34] After its immediate shutdown over the weekend, [2:36] Spirit Airlines says most passengers have not received airfare refunds. [2:41] Travel experts are warning that Spirit's failure could mean even higher prices going forward. [2:46] The latest government data shows that the average price of airfare is already up 15 percent from last year. [2:53] Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to the Vatican to meet with Pope Leo this week, [2:57] according to the State Department. [2:59] They're expected to discuss the war with Iran and the situation in Cuba. [3:02] This comes after President Trump's public feud with the Pope. [3:06] Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized in Florida. [3:10] A spokesman for the 81-year-old said that Giuliani was in critical but stable condition. [3:16] No word yet why he was hospitalized. [3:18] President Trump last night called Giuliani, who once served as his personal lawyer, a true warrior. [3:24] The search continues for two American service members missing in Morocco. [3:27] The soldiers, taking part in military exercises, were on a hike when officials believe they fell off a cliff into the ocean. [3:35] Jay O'Brien has more. [3:37] Elizabeth, that urgent search for those missing U.S. service members now entering its third day. [3:42] Both soldiers, according to a U.S. official, are with the Army and were on a hike Saturday [3:46] near the remote Moroccan city of Tantan, right between the edge of the Saharan desert and the Moroccan coast. [3:52] It's believed, that official says, that service members may have fallen off a cliff into the ocean. [3:57] There's no indication of foul play. [3:59] It happened during a massive annual military exercise involving 5,000 troops from about 40 countries, [4:05] from the U.S., NATO allies, Morocco, and other African nations. [4:09] There's now an extensive joint search and rescue effort underway using both U.S. and Moroccan military assets, [4:15] including helicopters, drones, as well as troops hiking the cliffs and divers swimming down below, [4:20] also ships monitoring it all. [4:22] Those missing soldiers have not yet been publicly identified, Elizabeth. [4:26] At least 13 people are now hurt after a shooting at a party near Oklahoma City. [4:31] Police say the gunfire broke out around 9 p.m. Sunday at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake. [4:37] Officials say that victims were taken to area hospitals, some by ambulance, others driving themselves. [4:43] With injuries ranging in severity, no arrests have been made. [4:47] New details on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, where three people have died in a suspected outbreak of the rare Hanta virus, [4:55] according to global health officials. [4:57] We're learning that 17 U.S. citizens are on board the Dutch-flagged ship. [5:01] The vessel left Argentina, traveled to Antarctica and remote islands, [5:06] and is now off West Africa, where local authorities are refusing it entry. [5:11] Longtime New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling has died. [5:14] Sterling spent decades behind the mic, becoming one of the most recognizable calls in baseball for generations of fans. [5:21] He was known for his signature home run calls. [5:25] There's the 3-1. [5:27] Swung on it. There it goes. [5:29] Deep left. It is high. It is far. It is gone. [5:33] He's tied the babe. [5:36] It's a Judgian blast. [5:39] His 60th home run of the year. Wow. [5:42] Sterling started calling games for the Yankees in 1989 and retired in 2024. [5:47] He was 87 years old. [5:49] We have much more What You Need to Know. [5:52] Here's your daily briefing. [6:03] Other big stories that we're following on ABC News. [6:06] Police are looking for a mob of teens who vandalized the Church of Scientology building in New York City, [6:12] believed to be part of a social media trend. [6:14] Witnesses say about 50 teens raced through the church, breaking chairs and tables and injuring a security guard. [6:21] Authorities call the trend speedrunning. [6:24] A similar incident in Los Angeles targeted a Scientology church on Hollywood Boulevard. [6:28] Britney Spears has a court date in Southern California today, but she's not expected to attend. [6:34] She's facing a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge, so she's not required to be there. [6:39] If she accepts a plea deal, she will get probation. [6:43] And the biggest night in fashion, the Met Gala, is tonight, but it's not without controversy. [6:48] Posters calling to boycott the, quote, Bezos Met Gala have popped up near the museum. [6:53] Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reportedly spent millions sponsoring the event. [6:57] Some celebrities are skipping the night amid criticism over Amazon's business practices and government contracts. [7:03] Bezos has not commented on the backlash. [7:06] Other critics called the glitz tone deaf, with tickets around $100,000 each, benefiting the Met's Costume Institute. [7:13] The mayor of New York is also passing, saying his focus is on affordability. [7:17] Still, the red carpet is expected to draw a star-studded crowd. [7:21] This year's theme, fashion is art. [7:23] And new today, Princess Eugenie and her husband are expecting their third child. [7:29] Buckingham Palace says the baby is due this summer, adding that the two sons are very excited for another sibling. [7:35] Eugenie is the daughter of King Charles' brother, the former Prince Andrew. [7:39] Finally, before you go, the history-making trainer at the Kentucky Derby, Sherry DeVoe, [7:44] was cheering like crazy as Golden Tempo went from last place to first place in a spellbinding first leg of the Triple Crown. [7:52] She is the first female horse trainer to win the Derby. [7:55] DeVoe credits her husband for encouraging her to get into the male-dominated sport. [7:59] He said, you should really train on your own. [8:04] You're very talented, and you have what it takes to make it. [8:08] I just really couldn't imagine that I actually won the Kentucky Derby as the trainer, [8:13] much less the first female thoroughbred trainer to win the Kentucky Derby. [8:17] DeVoe says she's glad to represent women, saying they can do anything they set their minds to. [8:22] As for Golden Tempo, she's waiting to see how he recovers from the Derby before entering him in the Preakness. [8:28] And that's what you need to know. 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