diff --git a/apps/base/customer1/news_bot/gemma-configmap.yaml b/apps/base/customer1/news_bot/gemma-configmap.yaml
index fd84406..ffa08e5 100644
--- a/apps/base/customer1/news_bot/gemma-configmap.yaml
+++ b/apps/base/customer1/news_bot/gemma-configmap.yaml
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ data:
       {data}
 
       Instructions:
-      - Begin update with current date and time EST  
       - Make telegram friendly with some emojis and formating 
       - Identify the 3–6 most impactful events or developments (prioritize geopolitical, technological, military, economic, or security implications).
       - For each impactful event: Write a detailed 4–6 sentence summary, including key facts, context, potential consequences, and why it matters strategically.