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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 appears to be denying reports that the US could soon deploy ground forces to the Middle East as the Iran war continues. Trump was asked about troops during a meeting with Japan's Prime Minister in the Oval Office. I'm putting troops anywhere.

1:00If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you. But I'm not putting troops. Last week, reports set a Marine Expeditionary Unit with 2,500 Marines and three amphibious assault ships was being sent to the region. International Energy Agency says people should carpool or work from home as gas prices soar. Prices have gone up since the war and Iran led the Islamic Republic to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime oil shipping route. The IEA also recommends driving slower and cutting out non-essential air travel. Affordable Care Act in Roles are reportedly cutting back on spending as health care costs have become more expensive, more from Tammy Trehio. A new KFF poll released this week found 55% of returning ACA marketplace in Roles say they're already or are planning to cut back on food or basic household items in order to afford health care-related costs. According to the findings, 78% of respondents thought

2:02Congress did the wrong thing by letting the enhanced premium tax credits expire. polling results also show nearly two-thirds of those surveyed said looking at health insurance options for 2026 made them feel worried. While 52% said it made them feel angry and 46% said it made them feel confused. The newest season of the Bachelorette is being pulled by ABC over domestic violence allegations against Taylor Frankie Paul. TMZ posted a video Thursday of an alleged domestic violence incident that Paul was arrested for in 2023. Spokesperson with Disney says in light of the newly released video the decision was made not to move forward. I'm Michael Casner. The Trump administration is investigating 13 states that required health insurance plans cover abortions. Leave on Putney with more. The U.S. Health and Human Services Civil Rights Office is asking for info from New Jersey and the dozen other states where coverage requirements could prevent insurers or employers from opting out on religious immoral grounds. Well, Governor Cheryl's office put out a statement

3:02dismissing the request as politically motivated saying the garden state requires insurers follow all applicable laws while protecting reproductive freedoms. Cheryl statement goes on to say she'll fight tooth and nail to defend and protect New Jersey and abortion rights. Your pet usually won't lower your taxes, but in some cases, it could, more from Monica Nelson. There in a lot of our pictures than we do celebrate their birthdays. But the IRS says there are some circumstances where you can claim your pet as a deduction on your return. For instance, if you need a service animal for any physical or mental disability. Now, if your pet works as a social media influencer, it could be considered a business asset. And if you foster animals for a qualified non-profit animal shelter or rescue, you might be eligible to deduct some unreinversed out-of-pocket expenses. Today, the Earth has tilted on its axis, and that brings the start of spring and a whole bunch of other stuff to celebrate more from breed tennis. The change from winter to spring brings flowers,

4:02warming sun rays, and the beginning of outdoor time. But if that's not enough, today is also proposal day encouraging people to get on bended knee and ask for forever, which leads us to international happiness day and to make things even better. It's national ravioli day. Celebrating things that don't really go together today. But it could be great. I'm breed tennis. Cloudflare is predicting that bot traffic will exceed human traffic on the internet by next year. CEO Matthew Price told the crowd itself by Southwest that bots are increasing along with AI, and that means data centers need to keep up. I'm Michael Casner.