The Latest: 03/08/2026 11:59pm ET

0:00This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human No one knows what the future holds, but you deserve a weather app that can help. Weatherbug is easy to use and provides forecasts for your every need. From storm warnings to pollen levels, write at your fingertips. Get the fastest local alerts and comprehensive 10-day forecasts wherever you are. It's hyper-local, real-time, customizable alerts. Make sure the weather never takes you by surprise so you can plan every day with confidence. Download the free weather bug app from the app store today and start getting accurate weather forecasts 24-7. This is your 24-7 News Update, the latest views this hour in just 4 minutes. Iran is named Mosh Taba, Homanie, the country's new Supreme Leader. Homanie is the son of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Homanie, who was killed last month after a series of large-scale US and Israeli missile strikes carried out against targets in Iran. He was elected by Iran's Assembly of Experts, President Trump said Thursday he must be involved in the appointment

1:05and that the choice of Mosh Taba was unacceptable to him. A majority of registered voters disapprove of President Trump's handling of the situation in Iran. According to an NBC News poll, 54% of voters are unhappy with the situation compared to 41% who approve. A real clear politics average of 11 different polls show that 49% disapprove of the strikes in Iran while 43% approve. Polsters' note support for the White House is mostly polarized along party lines. Also making voters and everyone else unhappy, gas prices. AAA reports the national average is now $3.45 a gallon up from yesterday's 341. The IED devices ignited outside Gracie Mansion in New York City on Saturday afternoon were real and highly dangerous. Sarah Lee Kessler with the latest. Police Commissioner Jessica Tish says those IEDs could have caused serious injury or death. The bombs hurled into a crowd of anti-Islam protesters outside the mayor's residence.

2:08Tish wrote on X, the two pro-Muslim demonstrators. And Mayor Belat and Ibrahim Khayumi have been arrested. Mayor Mandani, who was at Gracie at the time. Thank police for their swift action. I'm Sarah Lee Kessler. Ryan Blaney is celebrating a straight-talk wireless 500-win after taking home the checkered flag at Phoenix Raceway. The driver of the number 12 car held off Christopher Bell by less than 4 tenths of a second to earn the NASCAR victory. Kyle Larson, Thai Gibbs and Denny Hamlin rounded out the top five finishers. I'm Rob Martyr. The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening celebrations will start in June. Jim Forbes has more. The news was announced by the Obama Foundation this weekend with the former president saying in a video that quote, hope is getting a permanent home. This is not a monument to the past. It's a living destination for people who refuse to accept the status quo. The Center, a museum and public gathering space in honor of former president Barack Obama

3:08and First Lady Michelle Obama will be dedicated on June 18th. It opens to the public the following day on June 10th. The celebrations will run through June 21st. I'm Jim Forbes. Tennessee lawmakers are moving to crack down on drinks spiking as reports of suspected cases grow. A bill in the state legislature would make intentionally spiking someone's drink, a felony and require bars and restaurants to offer drug testing strips for customers who think their drink has been tampered with. Supporters say the measure would help victims act quickly and give law enforcement better tools to investigate. It's being called the closest finish ever in Los Angeles marathon history, more from Jason Nathanson in LA. An incredible ending at the LA Marathon. It is a photo finish. American Nathan Martin barely edging out Kenyan Michael Kamau in the broadcast on NBC4 in Los Angeles Kamau led the entire race until the last step. Martin sprinting to catch him in the last 800 yards. I believe from the start I could win it, but it's one of those things. I just wanted to go out there, test myself, see what happens.

4:09Kamau collapsed at the end after losing. It was carried off in a stretcher. We're pulled to be okay. On the women's side, Kenyan Prisca Tirono, a 45 year old mother of three finished first. I am only 45, but I am feeling I'm okay in running. It's just her second time running a marathon professionally. I'm Jason Nathanson. Two new films are in theaters this weekend. Pixar's Hoppers is projected to make between 35 and 40 million in its first weekend. Meanwhile Maggie Gyllenhaal's reimagining of the bride of Frankenstein looking to make between 10 and 15 million dollars. I'm Rob Martyr.