NPR News: 05-04-2026 3AM EDT

Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor, has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesman. Details remain unclear, including the reason for admission, the date he entered the hospital, and his prognosis. Giuliani's tenure as mayor from 1994 to 2001 included managing the 2001 Al Qaeda attacks on the World Trade Center. He later ran unsuccessfully for president, became a key supporter of Donald Trump, and targeted Hillary Clinton during the 2016 campaign.

Surging Fuel Prices Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Gasoline prices jumped more than 30 cents per gallon last week, reaching a national average of $4.44, according to AAA. Diesel fuel, vital for trucking and rail, rose 18 cents to $5.64 per gallon. Oil analyst Kevin Book of Clearview Energy Partners predicts no quick relief, even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon. He notes that peak prices from the current crisis could be weeks or months away, with supply chain recovery taking even longer. President Trump announced that the U.S. military will begin assisting ships transiting the strait on Monday, signaling efforts to address the disruptions driving these costs.