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Los Angeles — Britney Spears voluntarily checked into a treatment facility this week after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in early March. Booking records show the 44-year-old was arrested around March 4 by California Highway Patrol officers, was booked into Ventura County custody, released hours later, and assigned a court date in May.

Representatives confirmed the voluntary admission to multiple outlets on April 13, and investigators turned the case over to the Ventura County District Attorney on March 23; prosecutors are expected to decide on potential charges before a May 4 Ventura County Superior Court appearance. Media outlets cited official records, CHP statements, and direct communications from Spears’ representatives.

St. Louis. The HBO limited series DTF St. Louis concluded its seven-episode run on April 12, 2026, when the season finale revealed that Floyd's death was a suicide rather than a homicide. The episode set out Floyd's medical struggle, Carol's affair with Clark, and investigators Jodie Plumb and Donoghue Homer resolving the case in the final installment.

This week the show’s cast and press discussed the ending, with Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins noting viewers may need to revisit earlier episodes to grasp the resolution; HBO has not announced a Season 2 renewal because the series was produced and presented as a miniseries, leaving the narrative closed as of mid-April 2026.

Giannis Antetokounmpo said it was 'disrespectful' that the Milwaukee Bucks benched him during the final weeks of the regular season while he maintained he was healthy enough to play. The two-time MVP, who led Milwaukee to its first title in a half century in 2021, said after the season-ending 126-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena that he learned he had no control over his playing status as the Bucks finished 32-50.

Milwaukee now faces an uncertain offseason as ownership and general manager Jon Horst weigh options including trading Antetokounmpo or offering him a four-year supermax extension worth up to $275 million on Oct. 1. Team officials, rival franchises and league observers will monitor decisions and developments over the next three months as the franchise determines its path forward.

Madison, Wisconsin. Chris McIntosh plans to step down as the University of Wisconsin athletic director to accept a position with the Big Ten Conference as deputy commissioner for strategy, according to reports published this week by the Sports Business Journal and the Wisconsin State Journal; local outlets confirmed the reports.

Wisconsin did not respond to messages seeking confirmation; McIntosh, 49, took over as athletic director in summer 2021 after Barry Alvarez retired and had been associate athletic director since 2014. In a statement he called the move an honor and opportunity to work with Commissioner Tony Petitti and Big Ten leadership during a dynamic period for college athletics.

Washington — President Donald Trump publicly attacked Pope Leo XIV on April 13, posting on Truth Social that the pontiff is “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy” after the pope criticized U.S. and Israeli actions related to the Iran conflict. Trump repeated the remarks to reporters after returning to Washington from Florida, citing concerns about Iran and nuclear weapons.

The exchanges followed Pope Leo’s recent calls for de-escalation and his Palm Sunday remarks rejecting leaders who start wars; they prompted coverage across international outlets this week and included a subsequent AI-generated image posted by the president depicting himself in a religious scene. Vatican spokespeople and U.S. officials did not issue immediate policy changes, and diplomats may pursue quiet engagement in coming days.

MILWAUKEE — Doc Rivers will not return as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported Sunday, after the Bucks' season ended with a 126-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Reports published Sunday night and distributed by AP and local outlets indicated Rivers is stepping away from the head coaching role and that discussions continue about his future with the organization.

This week the organization and media outlets reported that the Bucks, who finished the season 32-50, are discussing whether Rivers will move into an advisory role while paying out his contract for the 2026-27 season. The reports cited limited availability from Giannis Antetokounmpo during the season and referenced internal friction; Milwaukee officials and league sources say a coaching search and roster review are expected this offseason.

Washington — U.S. Democrats celebrated on April 12, 2026, after Peter Magyar defeated Viktor Orbán, ending Orbán's 16‑year tenure as Hungary’s prime minister. President Donald Trump had publicly backed Orbán and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance campaigned in Budapest last week; high voter turnout favored a pro‑EU, center‑right coalition.

Immediate consequences included cross‑party congratulations to Magyar this week and prominent Democratic statements framing the result as a warning for U.S. November midterms. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer commented on authoritarian fatigue, while Republican reactions were mixed; analysts on April 12 linked the outcome to the limits of external endorsements amid concurrent international crises.

Dayton, Ohio. Local forecasters reported above-normal temperatures and intermittent showers across multiple U.S. regions this week, beginning Sunday and continuing into next weekend. WKEF in Dayton forecast highs near 80 with scattered light rain and a weak front Sunday night, while regional forecasts highlighted breezy southwest winds and gust potential on Monday.

Denver and Baltimore saw related impacts this week: FOX31 Denver warned of fire danger south of the metro with gusts up to 30–55 mph before showers arrive Tuesday, and WMAR forecast highs near 88–91° through Thursday in Baltimore with isolated storm chances. Agencies expect a stronger front Saturday night bringing showers and a significant temperature drop into the 40s.

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers signed guard Nick Smith Jr. to a two-year contract this week, converting his two-way deal into a standard NBA contract to fill the club's 15th roster spot ahead of the postseason, and waived guard Kobe Bufkin on Friday to create room before the regular season ended Sunday.

The Lakers closed the regular season with a 131-107 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, secured the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference after the Denver Nuggets' loss to San Antonio, and will host the fifth-seed Houston Rockets in the first round on April 18 or April 19; LeBron James and Luke Kennard were limited as a precaution in the finale.

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Sergio Garcia broke his driver on the No. 2 tee at Augusta National on Sunday during the final round, slamming the club into turf and a cooler after an errant tee shot. Tournament officials later issued the 2017 champion a code-of-conduct warning, marking the first such warning at the Masters.

Geoff Yang, in his role as chairman of the competitions committee, spoke with Garcia on the fourth tee on Sunday and delivered the warning; no additional penalties were announced. The Garcia-Rahm pairing, both players affiliated with LIV Golf and out of contention, produced a lighter moment when Garcia briefly carried Jon Rahm’s clubs on the same hole.