04/18/2026 04:00:00 PM - Hourly-16

0:00This is CBS News on the Hour, sponsored by DEA Take Back Day. I'm Allison Keys, that standoff between Iran and the U.S. is not showing any signs of easing. Iran is again restricting access to the straight-of-for-mouse after first saying it was open, and President Trump is continuing his blockade of Iranian ships and ports, CBS' MTS TIEP, with details. Following a ceasefire in Lebanon, Iran said the straight was now fully open, but the President kept the U.S. blockade in place, leading Tehran to re-close it. And this morning, Iran's military said it will keep the straight-of-for-mouse closed in response to the U.S. maintaining its blockade. Now there are approximately 800 vessels still stuck there. Some advocates are cheering over an executive order signed by President Trump that would make it easier to access and research some psychedelic drugs. We're actually signing the executive order today, is really a moment it directs the FDA

1:00to expedite their review of certain psychedelics already designated as breakthrough therapy drugs. There has been speculation that President Trump is feuding with Pope Leo XIV after some sharp comments about religious language. The pontiff is visiting Africa, but says, The president states, based on comments about myself. Much of what has been written since then has been more commentary on commentary, trying to interpret what has been said. The high gas prices amid the U.S. Israeli war on Iran has won discount airline calling for aid, CBS' Adriana Diaz. CBS News has learned that spirit airlines is asking the Trump administration for help. The discount carrier is asking for an emergency bailout to help it survive skyrocketing fuel costs. Predators are questioning whether the airline can make an upcoming multi-million dollar debt payment or face liquidation, spirit executives and other low-cost carriers are expected to meet with transportation secretary Sean Duffy next week to see what can be done. Its national records door day and vinyl is hot, CBS' Christine Lizar.

2:04Data shows a steady resurgence in the interest in vinyl. In 2025, sales of vinyl records grew for a 19th consecutive year, and studies show Gen Z is driving the revival, sometimes influenced by social media. Globally, Americans are buying almost half of all records, but streaming is still number one, representing 82% of U.S. music revenue. Get a comfortable chair and a tasty beverage so you can watch the lyrid meteor shower this coming week. It's visible right now, but it's expected to peak Tuesday into Wednesday, and the views will be that best in the northern hemisphere. 10 to 20 meteors per hour will streak through the skies. Slow outside after midnight and look for trails of light, but don't look at your phone because it might mess up your night vision. This is CBS News. Help keep our communities safe and healthy during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 25th. Find a collection site near you at DEATakeBack.com. I move mountains for a living. Literally, that means I don't carry hand motion, and when it comes to serious heartburn,

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4:10That raises two questions. Is it young adults are delaying getting married, or they're totally forgoing it? They're never going to get married. A little bit of both says the Pew Research Center's Dr. Richard Frye, adding many young men don't have a college degree. They've been struggling in the US labor market. Young women can't find suitable partners. The Census Bureau recently found 47% of households were married couples down from 66% 50 years ago. Fans of Coachella went nuts last night as Madonna joined headliners Sabrina Carpenter on stage. Madonna says she was wearing the same top-end jacket in which she performed 20 years ago when she first took that stage. She rose from beneath the stage as an instrumental version of Vogue played. Allison Keys, CBS News.