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United States: Regional weather services forecast warm, sunny conditions Sunday across Casper, Denver, Clarksville and Phoenix, before storm systems and a cold front bring increasing moisture, gusty winds and cooler temperatures early in the work week. Forecasts specify daytime highs in the 60s–80s on Sunday and gusts ranging from the mid-20s to near 50 mph in some areas.

Local advisories and warnings accompany the forecasts: FOX31 reported Red Flag Warnings for foothills that expire Sunday at 8 p.m., AZFamily noted a Wind Advisory from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with high-country gusts to 50 mph and up to two inches of mountain snow by tomorrow morning, Oil City warned of potential Monday gusts near 48 mph, and Clarksville forecast midweek thunderstorm chances and highs near the mid-to-upper 80s for April 12–16.

SACRAMENTO — Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his 2026 campaign for California governor on Sunday after multiple women accused him of sexual assault in reports first published by the San Francisco Chronicle and reported by CNN on Friday. He denied the allegations and said he would focus on defending himself; the reports included an allegation from a former staffer who said she was too intoxicated to consent.

Following the Friday reports, prominent backers including Sen. Adam Schiff and several labor unions withdrew endorsements over the weekend, and several House Democrats publicly urged Swalwell to quit or consider resignation. The suspension comes less than a month before mail ballots begin ahead of the June 2 primary, with party officials and lawmakers weighing next steps and potential congressional responses.

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 and renewed Iranian military oversight of the Strait of Hormuz.

Within days of the conflict, reporting said Tehran struck U.S. and allied targets and disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting repeated public assertions of success from Trump and commentary from former adviser John Bolton. The articles note a reported killing of Iran’s supreme leader and the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei, described as more hard-line, raising concerns about regional escalation and the need for diplomatic verification.

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 than 600 documented racial killings.

Visitors this week reacted emotionally to the Monolith and related exhibits, with one visitor noting many victims remain unrecorded; the reporting cites a 1949 case, Malcolm Wright, as an exemplar, and museums position the displays to inform public understanding, education and commemorative programming during the anniversary period.

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 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

This week’s meetings follow public statements last week in which the institutions warned that emerging and developing economies will be hit hardest by higher energy prices, shipping disruptions and fertilizer shortages; the World Bank’s baseline now projects 3.65% growth for EMDEs in 2026, down from 4% in October, and a deeper downside if fighting persists.

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 forgo nuclear development and clarify the post-14-day ceasefire period.

Washington this week said Vance returned to the United States after the talks, with President Donald Trump announcing an immediate naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday; Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar offered continued facilitation of dialogue, while Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman reported progress on some issues but said differences on key points prevented an agreement.

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 costs.

Governments and industry officials this week cited policy changes implemented since the 1970s — greater energy efficiency, strategic petroleum reserves, diversification of supply and expanded alternative energy development — as factors that have made the global economy less exposed to oil shocks, and NYU researcher Amy Myers Jaffe said decades of experience have moderated but not eliminated economic risk.

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 beat Utah 4-1 this week, opening with two first-period goals from Coronato and Zary and adding third-period scores by Backlund and Pachal while Vanecek stopped 19 of 23 shots; San Jose later recorded a 3-2 victory over Nashville with Celebrini scoring twice and Nedeljkovic making 25 saves, and reported attendances ranged near 17,400–17,575 across the games.

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 conditions later in the day.

WAUSAU-area forecasters this week placed late Monday into Tuesday under consideration for First Alert Weather Days and likely Monday night, warning that a warm front could trigger strong to severe storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall; Lubbock forecasts expected isolated, lower-risk strong storms and highs in the 80s on Sunday.

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 after Teddy Blueger's power-play goal with three minutes remaining.

San Jose's loss leaves the Sharks perilously close to NHL playoff elimination, trailing the Los Angeles team by five points with three regular-season games remaining this week. Macklin Celebrini registered three points and reached 110 points on the season, while Yaroslav Askarov made 38 saves; the team will depend on remaining matchups and results to retain a wild-card chance.