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The newscast begins on May 5th, 2026, with current gas prices: $4.58 in Philadelphia's 5-county area, $4.47 in South Jersey, $4.21 in Delaware, and a national average of $4.48 according to AAA.
US forces and Iranian forces exchanged fire yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz after small Iranian boats threatened commercial ships. More information is available on cbsphiladelphia.com.
The Shapiro administration has sued 'Character AI' alleging its tools could mislead users into believing they are receiving medical advice. Character AI's spokesperson states the site is fictional and intended for entertainment and role-playing.
The 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers had a bad night, with hopes for improvement in the playoffs. In lottery news, there were no Powerball winners yesterday, but the Mega Millions jackpot of $195 million is still up for grabs tonight. The Philadelphia Phillies will host the Oakland Athletics for three games starting tonight, coming off a win against the Miami Marlins.
A 53-year-old Philadelphia police officer was shot in the leg during a traffic stop and frisk in North Philadelphia last night around 7:40 PM in the area of 17th and Cumberland. The officer was treated at Temple University Hospital and is reportedly doing 'extremely well'.
The noon newscast concludes on this May 5th, 2026, with a thank you to viewers and a reminder that 'The Young and the Restless' follows at 12:30 PM.