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0:00This is an iHeart podcast. Guaranteed Human You know what I can really go for right now? Literally anything that comes in a McDonald's carton, wrapper, or bag, or a McDonald's cup. Yes, any of those items you do it. We've got your cravings covered. Now, stop in for the flaky filet of fish. The crispy snack wrap or a large fries for just $2.99. Limited time only, price and participation may vary. Cannot be combined with any other offer. This is your 24-7 News Update, the latest views this hour in just four minutes. President Trump is in commenting on the possible use of ground troops in the Iran war. While exiting the White House for Florida today, Trump was asked about the possibility with reports saying more Marines are heading to the Middle East. President Trump would only say, I can't tell you what we're doing. The President ruled out a ceasefire with Iran.

1:01Trump brushed off the news. The UK will now allow US forces to use their bases to launch strikes against Iranian missile sites attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The President said the UK should have acted a lot faster, adding that NATO, as a whole, has gone down a long way. Because of its unwillingness to help the United States to secure the strait. Prices at the pump continue to climb. Triple A puts today's national average at $3.91. A week ago, it was $363. And a month ago, just before the start of the war in Iran, prices were hovering around $293 a gallon. California, the highest, sits at $5.65 on average today. CBS News is laying off 6% of its staffers and shuttering its decades-old CBS News Radio Service. Liz Warner reports. Friday's announcement from the Tiffany Network is the latest round of overhauls from its new editor-in-chief, Barry Weiss. She was hired in late 2025 to reshape its news division that's seen a sharp decline in ratings. The 6% slash represents about 60 employees.

2:03The closing of CBS News Radio marking the end of and historic institution, the operation started in 1927 and gained a worldwide audience with Edward R. Murrow's World War II reports. From London. In New York, I'm Liz Warner. Evacuation orders are in place for Hawaii's Oahu Island over fears of an impending dam failure. Hawaii Governor Josh Green says he has activated the National Guard. The dam, which has been safe, was getting close to 85 feet. That's why we sounded the alarms and made sure people could get over out of harm's way. There's been widespread flooding in the region due to a subtropical cyclone. I'm Rob Martyr. Oklahoma teens, who won a license, may soon need more than a driving test. Lawmakers are advancing bills that would require drivers under 18 to prove they can read at an eighth grade level before getting a permit or license. One bill would also let the state bull driving privileges for dropouts. An Anchorage man is facing charges after allegedly robbing a bank while armed only with the power and authority of Jesus Christ.

3:06Monica Nelson reports. An affidavit filed in Alaska District Court says 35-year-old Dishallon Jelkes walked into a credit union one late last month and handed the teller a note that read, I have a weapon and that weapon I am armed with is the power and authority of Jesus Christ. Empty the drawer into an envelope, do not set off the alarm. So the teller gave Jelkes the money in an envelope that included a tracker. Police located the suspect at a Costco across the street and arrested him. Cops say he then asked arresting officers if he'd be getting any of the stolen money back. I'm Monica Nelson. A dancing robot is going viral for busting a move and dishes at a California hotspot restaurant. Mark Mayfield has the story. The robot was captured on video approaching and then pounding on a table at a high to low location in Cupertino. It then knocked over utensils and food in front of customers before servers were able to restrain the seemingly rogue device.

4:08However, the restaurant chain says the bot was not malfunctioning or out of control, but its moves were pre-programmed and taking place in a closer than usual setting. The robot is part of the restaurant's entertainment offering and is programmed to dance for customers. I'm Mark Mayfield. Finland is still the world's happiest country. The World Happiness Report is out with its annual list of happiest countries on Earth and for the ninth year in a row, Finland is ranked number one. The U.S. once again failed to crack the top 10 coming in 23rd place. I'm Rob Martyr.