Trump Declares Victory After Iran Conflict And Ceasefire

 

Washington — President Donald Trump declared victory within days after the Iran war began, stating this week that the United States had accomplished its goals as a ceasefire took effect. The administration reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon while reporting described enriched uranium stockpiles...

Mississippi museums display lynching memorial during America 250

 

Jackson, Mississippi. State museum organizers unveiled prominent exhibits this week at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History, collectively known as the Two Mississippi Museums, as part of America 250 commemorations; the displays include a Lynching Victims Monolith etched with the names and motives for more...

War Forces IMF, World Bank to Cut Forecasts

 

Washington — Top IMF and World Bank officials are convening this week as the Middle East war that began on February 28 prompted both institutions to downgrade global growth forecasts and raise inflation outlooks. Officials said the conflict constitutes a third major economic shock after the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s...

Islamabad Talks Fail; US Orders Hormuz Naval Blockade

 

Islamabad — U.S. Vice President JD Vance concluded marathon talks in Islamabad on Sunday and departed without a deal after a 21-hour session with an Iranian delegation led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi; the talks failed to produce a commitment from Tehran to...

Oil prices surge; 1970s lessons reduce global vulnerability

 

Washington — Oil markets pushed gasoline, diesel and jet fuel prices higher this week after renewed war in the Middle East disrupted supply expectations, lifting global benchmark crude and prompting immediate retail fuel price increases across the United States, Europe and Asia, while shipping and aviation operators reported rising operating...

NHL Teams Record Victories Across Multiple Matchups This Week

 

Vancouver: The Vancouver Canucks defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in a shootout this week after regulation ended 3-3 and overtime produced no goals, with second-period tallies from Rossi, DeBrusk and a late power-play goal by Blueger; goalie Emil Lankinen made 27 saves on 30 shots before the shootout decision. Calgary...

Midwest Alerts: Severe Storm Risk Through Midweek Ahead

 

Milwaukee meteorologists issued a five-day forecast on April 12, 2026, projecting showers, gusty winds, and overnight thunderstorms with temperatures rising into the low 70s. Forecasts noted wind gusts up to 45 mph and isolated accumulations near a tenth of an inch, with showers calming early Monday morning before warmer, quieter...

Canucks' shootout win puts Sharks on playoff brink

 

SAN JOSE — Linus Karlsson scored in the sixth round of the shootout Saturday night as the Vancouver Canucks beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3, snapping Vancouver's four-game losing streak and spoiling the Sharks' final home game. Igor Chernyshov scored twice for San Jose and the game was tied late...

Mandarin Oriental Imploded to Make Way for Residences

 

Miami — Demolition experts conducted a controlled implosion of the 23-story former Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key on Sunday, April 12, at about 8:30 a.m., officials and developer Swire Properties said. The building, opened 25 years earlier, marked Miami’s largest implosion in more than a decade and followed nearly...

Noah Schultz To Debut For White Sox Tuesday

 

Chicago — The Chicago White Sox announced they will call up left-handed pitching prospect Noah Schultz to make his major-league debut Tuesday at Rate Field against the Tampa Bay Rays. Schultz, a 22-year-old 6-foot-10 2022 first-round pick, was promoted after a strong start with Triple-A Charlotte, where he is 3-0...