Today’s Headlines: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned of retaliation against Israel following the attack on a consulate building in Syria. They seized an Israeli-affiliated cargo ship and launched approximately 350 strikes on Israel, mostly intercepted. President Biden reportedly deterred Israeli counterattack support. The IRGC declared the matter concluded. The Biden administration forgave $7.4 billion in student loans for 275,000 borrowers through the SAVE repayment plan. Loans under $12,000 will be canceled after 10 years, and balances forgiven after 20-25 years under the IDR adjustment. The IRS introduced a free tax filing feature as part of its Direct File Pilot program. Florida banned local heat and water break requirements for outdoor workers, and Arizona enacted the "Taylor Swift Act" against ticket bots. Over 150 cancer cases potentially linked to Poe Hall at North Carolina State University emerged due to hazardous materials. Donald Trump's first criminal trial for attempting to influence the 2016 election by paying off Stormy Daniels begins today. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Israeli military says 99% of drones and missiles launched by Iran were intercepted  WA Post: Biden administration cancels another $7.4 billion in student loans CNBC: IRS adds ‘important update’ for free Direct File pilot CBS Miami: Gov. DeSantis bans local governments from protecting workers from heat, limits police oversight boards 12 News KPNX: Arizona governor signs 'Taylor Swift' bill, setting restrictions on buying concert tickets USA Today: Campus building with PCBs linked to over 150 cancer cases at NC State, more tests coming Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices