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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. Despite denials by Iran, president Trump says that country is negotiating to end the war with the U.S. Nobody's ever seen anything like we're doing in the Middle East with Iran, and they are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly, but they're afraid to say it because they figure they'll be killed by their own people. They're also afraid they'll be killed by us. Trump was speaking to a crowd at a Republican fundraiser Wednesday night. Matt Bodner with Iran's response. Iran's foreign minister appeared on state TV Wednesday

1:01and said that Tehran has not had any talks with the United States, apparently contradicting Trump's claims. He also said that, yes, messages are being delivered via intermediaries, but Iran does not consider this to be negotiation or dialogue. As for Iran's counter demands, they do include a complete halt to U.S. and Israeli aggression, as well as recognition of Iran's sovereignty over the strait of Hormuz. As the war continues, gas prices are holding steady at just shy of $4 a gallon. Triple A puts today's national average at $3.98 the same as yesterday. Travelers are facing long lines at TSA checkpoints with the partial government shutdown still underway, more from Mark Mayfield. Airports are dealing with TSA staffing shortages as agents go without pay, causing some airports like Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport to see wait times that stretch hours. Meanwhile, President Trump says he may call up the National Guard for more help after deploying ICE agents to some airports. The Department of Homeland Security says more than 400 TSA employees have quit. Social media giants may have to make major changes

2:02after being found libel for addicting kids to their platforms. This mother cheered the verdict. This is going to help us in our efforts in educating the public, educating families in our communities and driving that change that we so desperately need on these platforms. A young woman sued in this landmark case against meta and YouTube's parent company, Google. I'm Michael Casner. The Supreme Court is citing with Cox communications in its billion dollar lawsuit over pirated music, more from Tammy Trehio. More than 50 labels joined together to sue Cox in 2018, accusing the internet service provider of failing to respond to thousands of infringement notices, cut off internet access for repeat infringers or take other piracy deterrent steps. However, justice's determined Cox communication cannot be held libel for piracy. By its internet service subscribers of songs owned by Sony Music, Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and other labels. The 920 ruling overturned a lower court's decision

3:04ordering a new trial to determine how much the internet service provider owed the record labels. I'm Tammy Trehio. The I Heart Radio Music Awards kick off tonight from Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, more from Jennifer Polsoni. I want to tell you. Thursday's I Heart Radio Music Awards will celebrate the most played artist of 2025 and give fans a first look at the hits of 2026. Grammy winner Taylor Swift to make her first award show appearance of the year. Along with a reunion between TLC, salt and pepper, and then Vogue, a star-studded lineup will be presenting the awards ludicrous set to host the ceremony, which begins at 8 p.m. Eastern on Fox. The show can be heard on the I Heart Radio app for free. I'm Jennifer Polsoni. With baseball back in action, whether you're a sports fan or not, your word support sports, more from Bree Tennis. According to an Ipsos poll, 67% of Americans say they're sports fans, but 100% of us

4:05use sports metaphors. We step up to the plate, frequently drop the ball. Sometimes our ideas are good, and we hit them out of the park. We hit below the belt, throw in the towel, jump the gun, navigate the rough, ace the shot, and always keep our eye on the ball for the win. I'm my co-cassener.