The Latest: 03/11/2026 04:59pm ET

0:00This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human. Run a business and not thinking about podcasting? Think again, more Americans listen to podcasts than add supported streaming music from Spotify and Pandora. And as the number one podcaster, iHeart's twice as large as the next two combined, learn how podcasting can help your business. Call 844-844-iHeart. This is your 24-7 News Update, the latest views this hour in just four minutes. The US and Israel's military operation against Iran remains ongoing. Today is day 12, and it comes as the UK's Maritime Agency confirmed three ships were hit by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz just south of Iran earlier today. Meantime Iran says it launched the most intense operation since the fighting began. President Trump says he's unaware of a preliminary report that says the US is at fault for a strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed nearly 175 people. Most of those killed were children. The New York Times story sites US officials and others

1:00familiar with the report. Trump was asked about the New York Times story and said he didn't know about that. President Trump is stopping in Ohio in Kentucky today. He visited a pharmaceutical and biotechnology company in Redding, Ohio to discuss his new drug prescription website, TrumpRx. He'll be in Hebron Kentucky soon to discuss the economy. The National Security Agency and US Cyber Command has a new leader. Senators confirmed General Joshua Rudd with a 71-29 vote on Tuesday. After side stepping Senator Ron Wyden's procedural hold intended to block the confirmation, Wyden said Rudd was not qualified for this job as his predecessor had more than 30 years of experience in the US Air Force and led numerous cyber operations. Iran's soccer team will not participate in this summer's FIFA World Cup. That's according to the country's sports minister, saying conditions are not suitable for Iran to participate. He told Iranian state media what has happened over the past few months, have shown the conditions do not exist for their national team to play in the tournament. Taylor Swift is officially doubling her billionaire benchmark

2:09Forbes reports that the Uplight singer's net worth is an estimated $2 billion. Her fortune includes nearly 8 million generated from royalties and touring. A music catalog estimated to be worth about $600 million and roughly $110 million in real estate holdings. I'm Chris Krasgeo. Home sales are picking up as mortgage rates decline. The National Association of Realtors says existing home sales increased by 1.7% in February. The group's chief economist decided improving affordability is the key factor. Month over month sales of previously owned homes rose in the Midwest, South and West, but fell in the Northeast. A blood test could predict a woman's chances of dementia as early as 25 years before symptoms appear. Scientists with the University of California, San Diego found that higher levels of one particular protein, one linked Alzheimer's disease. We're linked with future cognitive impairment and dementia compared to those who had no issues at the start of the study. The study was published in the German network open. Bam out of bio is entering the NBA history books.

3:11The heat center scored 83 points last night and a 151 29 win over the wizards. It's the second most points scored ever in a single game behind Wilk Chamberlain's 100 points back in 1962. At a bio and 23 of 43 from the floor and 36 of 43 from the free throw line. Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is the only player ever to reach 80 points or more in a game. He tallied 81 points against the Raptors back in 2006. I'm just a long hair son of a sinner. Searching for new ways I can get gone. Jelly Roll is giving thanks to God after his induction into the grand old oprian Nashville last night. The multi-grammy award winner was welcomed into the coveted circle by friend and fellow country musician, Laney Wilson. Jelly Roll performed some of his big hits before talking about the grace of God that allowed a kid who spent time in juvenile detention to now stand on such an iconic stage. And in music history news on this date back in 1997, Paul McCartney became Sir Paul McCartney

4:14when he received his knighthood from Britain's Queen Elizabeth for his songwriting and his overall efforts in revolutionizing pop music. I'm Chris Carasio.