Hey, hey. Hope you're having a wonderful
day wherever you are in this world. I'm
Ky Wire. This is CNN 10. Happy Friday
Eve. I have a lot of interesting stories
for you this Thursday, March 26th. But
first, some breaking news. Yesterday, a
California jury found Meta and YouTube
liable on all counts in a case that
accused the social media companies of
creating an intentionally addictive
product. The case centers around a now
20-year-old woman named Kaye and her
mother who sued Meta, Google's YouTube,
Snap, and Tik Tok, accusing them of
intentionally luring her to the
platforms as a young teen, saying that
caused her to develop mental health
problems. This is a landmark case that
could set the precedent for a myriad of
other lawsuits, but it will also likely
change the way young people are able to
access and participate in social media
going forward. Tomorrow, we will bring
you more on the reaction to the verdict
and its potential ramifications. To Iran
now, where the war with the US and
Israel is having major ripple effects on
things like businesses and schools,
having people stay home in order to save
electricity, gas, etc. The ongoing
conflict has effectively closed the
straight of Hormuz, the key shipping
lane through which nearly 20% of the
world's daily oil shipments typically
pass. Iran previously vowed to attack
any vessels that attempted to traverse
it, leaving hundreds of ships stranded
on both sides of the straight. Earlier
this week, however, officials signaled
the country was in talks to allow
certain vessels to pass safely through
the straight. Again, I have to clarify
that other states that has nothing to do
with this act of aggression against Iran
can pass through the straight of Hormos
after necessary coordination with
Iranians authorities.
>> As of this taping, it appears a handful
of ships have made the trip through the
straight. That's according to tracking
data CNN has yet to independently
verify. But even if shipping partially
resumes, the prolonged closure has
already wre havoc on global supply
chains. Asia, which consumes 80% of the
oil that crosses through the strait, has
been hit particularly hard. Our Christyl
Stout has more on how countries across
the region are dealing with this
unprecedented crisis.
>> The Philippines has become the first
country in the world to declare a state
of national energy emergency thanks to a
war thousands of miles away. Long lines
snake out of Manila's gas stations, and
soaring fuel prices have left some of
Manila's Jeep drivers uncertain how long
they can stay on the road.
>> Instead of being able to bring home the
earnings, it goes to pay for diesel.
What's left for us is very little.
>> It's all down to the US and Israel's war
with Iran, which has closed the Straight
of Hormuz to all but a handful of ships.
Asia is especially vulnerable to the
supply shocks that's caused. It consumes
more than 80% of the oil that crosses
the street.
>> In South Korea, the president has called
for a 12point countrywide energy saving
campaign. People are being asked to take
shorter showers, charge their phones
during the day rather than overnight,
and only use their washing machines and
vacuum cleaners at weekends.
Fuel shortages have also caused some of
Asia's flagship carriers to consider
suspending flights while India's textile
industry has been impacted. India
imports around half of its oil from the
Middle East and shortages have started
to cause some factories to close or use
carbon fuels and some residents to
abandon their kitchens.
>> The cost of gas is so high we are
cooking on this open air stove. This
woman tells us she is far from alone.
People are queuing to fill gas cylinders
and fuel tanks across Asia. From
Catmandu, Nepal to Columbbo in Sri Lanka
where authorities have declared every
Wednesday a public holiday for
government institutions including
schools but exempting hospitals to
manage energy resources.
Pop quiz hot shot. What is the most
widely grown crop in the US by acreage?
Wheat, corn, soybeans, or potatoes?
If you said corn, you're amazing. While
Iowa produces more corn than any other
state, California produces the most
fruits and veggies overall, including
spinach, broccoli, lettuce, and almonds.
Years ago, pesticides exploded in
popularity among farmers. A simple
chemical application saved crops from
insects, rodents, fungi, and in turn
revolutionized the way agricultural
industries prevent food waste and save
money. Well, research over the last 20
years proves many of these chemicals can
be harmful to our health. So, organic
produce options started to really grow
on some consumers as a result. But
pesticides are so pervasive in the US
food supply, it can be difficult to
avoid them. And organic foods might make
your grocery bill feel a little hard to
swallow. Enter the Dirty Dozen, an
annual report that specifies exactly
which fruits and veggies retain the most
pesticides, even after washing. CNN's
medical correspondent Meg Terrell tells
us which ones made the list. The new
study found that about 3/4 of
non-organic produce still had pesticide
residues even after washing. We learned
three key facts to keep in mind. Some
fruits and vegetables carry more
pesticides than others.
>> Strawberries have sort of been at the
top of the list for a little while.
>> That list comes from the Environmental
Working Group, which each year uses data
from the US Department of Agriculture to
figure out which non-organic fresh
fruits and veggies have the most
pesticide residue left after a quick
wash. A lot of these are very tender
fruits and vegetables that don't have a
hard casing that you might um peel. And
they also are very close to the ground
or in other ways need a lot of
pesticides in order to be grown
properly.
>> I'd love to buy my kids all organic, but
that's expensive. So, there is a more
affordable way to think about it.
>> First, consider what your family enjoys
eating. Then, compare that to fruits and
vegetables that are high in pesticides.
you might want to choose organic for
just those.
>> The EWG also lists the produce with the
least pesticide residue.
>> Looking at the Clean 15, which have
nearly 60% of samples with no detectable
residues, is a way for consumers to
balance that. You know, getting a lot of
fruits and vegetables in their diet
without compromising on pesticide
exposure. No matter what, wash, wash,
wash. It doesn't get rid of all the
residue, but it helps if you do it
right. EWG's Alexis Tempmpkin says
special washes have not been shown to
help. And even if you got something with
a peel, you should still wash it.
>> Now to some intriguing news from Major
League Baseball. Yesterday was opening
day, and the Giants and Yankees played
in the first ever regular season game
with the new automatic ball strike
system, aka the Robo Ump. Batters,
pitchers, and catchers are allowed to
challenge a pitch if they think it was
called incorrectly by tapping their
head. And tech support is called in to
help them make the call. Our Hannah
Kaiser gives us an inside look at this
striking new tech.
>> It's baseball's opening day and robo
have arrived. Let me explain. After
years of extensive testing in the lower
levels,
>> she wants to challenge. Major League
Baseball is set to debut the automated
ball strike system in real regular
season big league games.
>> Oh, but he got clipped.
>> But we're not going full robot takeover.
Human umpires will still call like
normal.
>> Matteo caught looking. He wants to
challenge him.
>> But this year, if a player disagrees
with a call, they can do more than just
gripe about it. The batter, pitcher, and
catcher can all challenge calls by
tapping their head or helmet, but
they'll have to do so pretty much
instantly and without getting any input
from coaches or anybody else in the
dugout. Challenge calls will be referred
to technology that tracks the path of
the ball relative to a two-dimensional
strike zone over the center of home
plate.
>> Challenge twice and he's been incorrect
twice. It's kind of like those Kzone
boxes you've seen on broadcasts at home,
but critically way more precise and
customized to the exact height of each
individual batter. Teams start games
with two challenges a piece.
>> Well, let's see. This is where the drama
begins.
>> And if the challenge is correct and the
call is overturned, they'll retain those
challenges.
>> Nicely done.
>> If the umpire's call is upheld, they'll
lose the challenges.
>> Minnesota has one challenge remaining.
I'd be a little embarrassed.
>> Because of the extensive testing of this
system, we already know a little bit
about how some things will play out. For
instance, teams are likely to
unofficially ban pitchers from
challenging any call because, as it
turns out, it's hard to be impartial
about a pitch you throw.
>> Catchers are better than batters at
challenging. And on the whole, players
were correct with their challenge calls
about 52% of the time. The challenge
just to make sure that the most
important calls are correct and without
totally giving the game over to robots.
>> He still doesn't believe it.
>> Today's story getting a 10 out of 10
proves beauty is definitely more than
skin deep. Students at JFK High School
in New York spending time with senior
citizens on their day off.
>> What's your name?
>> You like playing cards? Oh yeah, I like
>> at an assisted living community in Long
Island, members of the Glamour Gals Club
offer manicures, games, and most
importantly, connection.
>> Making people happy is just something so
important in life.
>> The group is part of a nationwide
program focused on bridging generations,
one conversation at a time.
>> The fresh young faces keep us young.
>> I truly enjoy this.
>> A day off from school, but still a
lesson learned. That kindness never goes
out of style. These folks really nailed
it. I have a shout out today going to
Mr. Emerson and our friends at Otto
Peterson School in Scapus, Oregon. Thank
you for making us a part of your day.
Rise up. And I want to give a shout out
to someone I met at the Winter Olympics.
This is Char, an upand cominging
superstar. Keep working hard and study
harder, buddy. All right. Shout out to
you, Miss Mendoza, and all of our
friends at Lebanon Trail High School in
Frisco, Texas. You're good as gold.
making an awesome Thursday all and I
will see you right back here tomorrow.
I'm Koi Wire and we are CNN 10.