Meta, YouTube Lose Landmark Case, Fuel Surcharge, Ballpark Eats and more

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1:03to know to start your day. Number one, the Iran Impass, the White House insists that talks to end the war with Iran or still on, but Tehran hasn't agreed to that 15 point plan the US put on the table. In fact, Iran's foreign minister acknowledges they've exchanged messages, but says that does not amount to real negotiations. Two sources telling CNN the administration is working to arrange a meeting with Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan this weekend to discuss an off-ramp, but they also caution the timing and the location are still fluid. They are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly, but they're afraid to say it because they figure they'll be killed by their own people. They're also afraid they'll be killed by us. Strikes continue from both sides and have also included what are considered to be non-starters when it comes to the demands for both sides. One of them, the US wants to take control of Iran's highly enriched uranium and also limit the country's defense capabilities. Iran, for its part, wants to be paid for damages it has suffered in this war, and also

2:04to control the strait of her moves. CNN also has new reporting that Iran has been laying traps and preparing for the US to possibly seize Kharg Island, which is critical when it comes to control of the strait to specifying hundreds of miles away. That tiny island handles roughly 90 percent of Iran's crude oil exports. Many ground operation there would come with the risk of significant US casualties. Number two, the landmark case. For the second time this week, Meta is on the losing end of a massive lawsuit. After nine days of deliberations, a California jury found Meta and YouTube libel for intentionally getting a woman addicted to their sights. The plaintiff and her mother sued. They accused the social media giant of intentionally hooking the now 20-year-old when she was a child, causing her to develop anxiety, body dysmorphia, and suicidal thoughts. Meta and YouTube were found negligent in the design of their platform. The plaintiff's attorney says this could be social media's big tobacco moment. If you're a 35-year-old and you get addicted to YouTube and Instagram or say them on you,

3:05but to take that pre-teen, to take that teenager whose mind is still developing and to be fully aware of how you can use a casino effect, which is what the YouTube documents talk about. Using a casino effect on a young developing mind, that's outrageous. Snap and TikTok were also named in the initial suit, but they settled before trial. YouTube and Meta were ordered to pay a combined total of nearly $9 million in damages. They do plan to appeal. Meta spoke first and saying in part, teen mental health is profoundly complex and cannot be linked to a single app. Google, claiming the case, quote, misunderstands YouTube, which is responsibly built streaming platform, not a social media site. There are still more than 1,500 similar cases against the social media companies that have yet to go to trial. Number three, Maduro in court, the former Venezuelan leader and his wife are expected to ask a judge to dismiss their Narco-terrorism case today. This is the US government is interfering with their ability to defend themselves.

4:08Maduro's attorney says he will have to withdraw from the case if the Justice Department does not allow the Venezuelan government to pay the attorney's legal fees. The issue here, anyone in the US seeking payment from the majority, would actually need a license to avoid violating US sanctions laws. Prosecutors say the imprisoned leader still has access to his personal funds for legal expenses, or they say he can get a court appointed defense attorney. Maduro is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He's been there since the surprise raid that led to his arrest and ouster in January. Today's hearing was initially called to set a trial date, we'll see if that moves forward. For the fuel surcharge, the US Postal Service adding an 8% fee to your packages because of high gas prices. This is a first, and the USPS says it's only temporary, it goes into effect April 26th. It's also just the latest impact on your wallet as a result of the war with Iran. Gas prices have shot up about $1 gallons since the first US is really strikes. The Trump administration announcing steps to try to get prices down their solution, they're relaxing environmental regulations.

5:10So the EPA will loosen its requirements for that summer blend of gas, it's typically sold during the summer season because it reduces smog, but it's more expensive to produce. When oil experts at the move should reduce the average price for gallon by about 13 cents. More after this. It's not just something you made, it's the privilege that you get to work with your hands. It's building something that serves a purpose, proof that you have the grit to keep going. At Simplen, we understand you take your craft seriously, and we do too, which is why our products are built to the highest quality. We put in the work so you can perfect yours with purpose in every detail and crafted with intention. Simplen, built on craft, visit Simplen.com to shop. And one last thing for you. Baseball is back, the defending world series champs that LA Dodgers played tonight, the Yankees, shutting out the San Francisco Giants on opening day, in the first game to stream exclusively on Netflix.

6:11And with this season, there are plenty of new food options for you. Ball parks around America. In fact, just about every team has some new concoction. They're whipping up for fans. CNN's Andy Scholes had the very, very difficult assignment of taking tasting some of these menu additions. Among them, Arizona's take me out to the ballpark shake, and the Marlins two-foot-long machete case idea. This is our take you out to the ballgame shake. Everything that you have, your flavors, memories from your first time, salted caramel shake, whipped cream, peanut butter cookies, kick-pets, can't come to the ballpark without cracker jets. Wow. Oh, but that's not all. Face your eyes on the lobster poutine. For all your red socks fans out there, Kansas City's beef Wellington hot dog, perhaps? In Philly, you're in the market for a schwarbom sundae. It's top of the funnel cake fried strawberry and crustible. And in Colorado, they're getting in on the Dubai chocolate trend with a cinnamon roll version of the treat. There are also six parks now offering the 999 challenge.

7:12What does that you say? It is nine small beers, nine mini hot dogs, one for each inning. And I'm sure that last beer, oh, it's going to wash things down just great after getting warm for the first eight innings. Bottoms up. I'm Erica Hill, those are the five things you need to know to get your day going. So get out there. Go get yourself a 999. I'm CNN tech reporter Claire Duffy. This week on the podcast, Terms of Service, there's a growing category of products aimed specifically at addressing women's unique health needs. These tools and services are sometimes known as fem tech, and they can provide big opportunities and benefits, but they can also come with some risks. To walk us through all of this, I spoke with Bethany Corbin. Bethany is an attorney and CEO of fem innovation, where she advises startups, clinicians, and health care organizations. In my opinion, what it really does is gives us a collective language to talk about women's health care innovation and the tools that are out there,

8:12so that we can take control of our health care experiences and know how to advocate for ourselves, and a system that's probably not been designed to advocate for us. Listen to CNN's Terms of Service wherever you get your podcasts.