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1:00This is a war of choice by President Trump and the United States, and we are going to continue our self-defense. It comes as President Trump claims he's not ready to make a deal to end the war in Iran. Trump made the comment in a wide-ranging phone interview with NBC News adding that the terms aren't good enough yet. Trump said Iran wants to make a deal, but he stressed any terms up a potential deal would have to be very solid. The Israeli military says the brother of the suspect in last week's attack on a synagogue in Michigan was a Hezbollah commander and has been eliminated in a strike more from Mark Mayfield. In a post on X Sunday, Israel Defense Forces say Ibrahim Muhammad Gonzalez was responsible for managing weapons operations within a specialized unit that launched hundreds of rockets at Israeli civilians. His brother Iman Muhammad Ghazali is accused of driving a truck full of fireworks and jugs of gasoline into the synagogue near Detroit. He reportedly had posted online the night before that several of his relatives had been killed in an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon.

2:06I'm Mark Mayfield. Gas prices are on the rise as we start off the week, more from Tammy Trehio. The national average for a gallon of regular is jumped to $3.71 a gallon according to AAA. A week ago, the national average was $347. Proivers in California continue to face the highest prices in the nation at $5.52 a gallon today. On Wall Street, before the opening bell, stock futures are on the rise slightly as oil hovers at $100 a barrel with the S&P 500 on a three week losing streak. I'm Michael Casner. One battle after another was the evening's top winner picking up six trophies during the 98th Academy Awards. The film scored awards in the best picture and best director categories. Michael B. Jordan took home his first Oscar for actor in a leading role and his role for sinners. I want to thank Warner Brothers. I want to thank Mike and Pam for believing in this dream, this vision of Ibrahim Kugler. And Betty and on a culture and Betty and on original ideas and an original artistry.

3:08And you're an amazing, amazing person. I'm so honored to call you a collaborator and a friend. While Jesse Buckley won her first Oscar for actress in a leading role for Hamnet. If you work out of your home, you could save some big bucks this tax season, more from Jack Crumblay. Tax season is here and the IRS is reminding Americans that the home office deduction is still available for 2025 filings. CPA Lisa Green Lewis with Turbo Tax says there's a popular misconception that taking the deduction is a red flag that'll prompt an IRS audit. Less than 1% of people are actually audited and also if you have receipts showing your expenses and then you can substantiate that you're using a dedicated space in your own. Then you should feel empowered to take it to claim the deduction your home office must be used regularly and exclusively for business. Green Lewis says there are other things that can be deducted on top of the actual space. Equipment, computers, software, if you have a website, a website built or website support.

4:13Employees working remotely for an employer, however, are not eligible. The tax filing deadline is Wednesday, April 15th at midnight. March Madness is officially here. The NCAA Tournament released its 68 team bracket on Sunday. Duke is the top overall seed in the attorney and will represent the East Region. Arizona is number one in the West. I'm Michael Casner.