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Tucson, Ariz. — Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing Feb. 1 after being dropped at her home the previous night; investigators cite doorbell camera movement at 2:12 a.m. and a pacemaker app disconnect at 2:28 a.m. Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC's Today on April 6 amid the investigation.

Search efforts by local, federal and volunteer teams have continued with no confirmed sightings; Pima County supervisors have questioned sheriff management following independent findings released April 3, and investigators are reviewing ransom-related communications and digital forensics as work continues this week.

United States weather services issued forecasts this week as local offices reported mild, mostly dry conditions across several regions and an approaching system bringing gusty winds on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Forecasters said temperatures will reach upper 60s to low 70s in parts of Wyoming and the Midwest on Tuesday while wind gusts could reach about 50 mph midweek; residents were advised to monitor National Weather Service updates.

San Jose, Calif. — On April 6, 2026, selling stockholders affiliated with Blackstone announced plans to offer 11,000,000 Class A shares of Legence Corp. in a secondary underwritten public offering, with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies and BofA named as joint lead managers and a 30-day option for additional shares.

Arlington, Va., Frederick, Md., and Miami report related activity this week: Fluence reaffirmed U.S.-manufactured products qualify for domestic-content tax credits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; TOMI reported about a dozen SteraMist partnerships amid tighter pharmacy regulations; Real Brokerage set a May 7, 2026, Q1 results call.

Orlando - Local weather services warn Central Florida of heavy rain, thunderstorms and dangerous surf beginning Monday, as a stalled system brings scattered downpours and isolated intense storms into Tuesday and midweek. Radar and forecasts show increasing coverage from noon with elevated lightning, wind and surf risks.

Officials have issued Flood Watches and Wind Advisories this week, with watches in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday and wind advisories running into the night; rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, isolated higher amounts above 5 inches, and gusts near 45–50 mph threaten commutes, coastal flooding and erosion.

Ringgold, Ga. — Voters in northwest Georgia's 14th Congressional District voted Tuesday in a special runoff between Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris to fill the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term after her January resignation, following a March 10 all-party election that produced no majority.

The immediate outcome will affect the closely divided U.S. House this week: Republicans hold a 217-214 majority with two vacancies and one former Republican now independent; President Trump endorsed Fuller in February, and March tallies showed Harris leading with 37 percent in the initial contest.

Indianapolis — Michigan coach Dusty May led his Wolverines to the NCAA national title game on Monday, April 6, after winning a semifinal in Indianapolis; May addressed critics and affirmed his commitment to the program during interviews on Sunday and in the days before the final.

The title game drew crossover support from Michigan's football, women's basketball and hockey programs this week, while Front Office Sports and ESPN reported May recently signed contracts and stated he is not pursuing other college vacancies, signaling institutional continuity and ongoing media attention.

United States: Regional reports show mixed weekly pump movements this week as Toledo, Columbus, Green Bay, Tampa and Peoria recorded changes in retail gasoline; GasBuddy surveys placed the national average at $4.06 per gallon on Sunday while local averages ranged roughly from $3.68 to $4.26.

Analysts and agencies reacted this week, with Patrick De Haan warning inland markets may see further increases as wholesale costs fully pass through; AAA cited crude price jumps tied to geopolitical tensions, and local drivers were advised to expect possible additional price pressure in coming days.

Washington — The United States and Iran engaged in indirect, mediator-led talks on April 6–7 to explore a potential 45-day ceasefire, with Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey relaying messages between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to officials and news reports.

Washington — President Donald Trump issued and repeatedly shifted hard deadlines for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned of strikes; Iran publicly rejected the proposal, the UN cautioned against attacks on civilian infrastructure, and the White House opened an investigation into a classified leak about a rescue operation.

DALLAS — Cooper Flagg scored 45 points Sunday and followed a 51-point performance Friday, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 134-128 win over the Los Angeles Lakers and ending a 14-game home losing streak; DraftKings moved Flagg into the lead for Rookie of the Year.

The immediate effects included DraftKings shifting odds to list Flagg as the favorite, heightened national attention on his rookie campaign, and postgame recognition from LeBron James; teams and bettors will watch upcoming games this week for further performance and award implications.

Phoenix. On Sunday, UCLA defeated South Carolina 79-51 in the 2026 NCAA women's national championship at the Mortgage Matchup Center, never relinquishing the lead; UCLA held a 61-32 advantage entering the fourth quarter and Cori Close earned her first NCAA-era title.

The Bruins' victory delivered program milestone and recruiting momentum this week while South Carolina suffered its second straight championship loss, shooting 29% overall and yielding 25 second-chance points to UCLA; Dawn Staley and staff signaled immediate offseason evaluations and preparations for 2026–27.