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Gainesville, Fla. — Florida center Olivier Rioux announced Tuesday he is entering the NCAA transfer portal, which officially opens April 7. The 7-foot-9 Canadian from Terrebonne, Quebec, made his collegiate debut last November and later confirmed the decision in an Instagram post.

Rioux played sparingly at Florida, totaling 15 minutes this season with seven points, six rebounds and one assist. He redshirted during the Gators' national championship season and holds a Guinness World Record as the world's tallest teen; his entry into the portal begins the process of seeking new opportunities.

Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled 8-1 in favor of a Colorado counselor challenging the state's law banning conversion therapy for minors, finding the statute, as applied, regulated speech based on viewpoint and sending the case back to a lower court for stricter First Amendment review.

The decision, written by Justice Neil Gorsuch with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting, immediately raises questions about similar bans in more than two dozen states; lower courts must now reassess whether such laws survive heightened constitutional scrutiny, and advocates on both sides signaled plans for further legal action this week.

Denver: A cold front moved into Colorado and adjacent Wyoming this week, bringing cooler air, gusty north–northwest winds and precipitation from Tuesday into Friday. National Weather Service offices issued winter-weather advisories for high country starting Tuesday evening and reported gusts potentially reaching about 45–50 mph with mountain snow developing Tuesday night.

The systems produced valley rain and mountain snow with advisories in effect above 9,000–10,000 feet and forecasts of 6–12 inches in parts of western Colorado and several inches to over a foot in higher ranges later this week; agencies warned of hazardous travel Wednesday and a stronger storm Thursday into Friday.

United States officials said Tuesday that Operation Epic Fury is ongoing, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Dan Caine briefing reporters at the Pentagon and confirming sustained U.S. strikes and increased troop deployments in the Middle East.

The announcements prompted President Trump this week to urge other nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz; Pentagon officials acknowledged Iran still retains missile capability, reported reduced retaliatory activity in the last 24 hours, and said ground options remain under consideration in coming days.

Washington: The United States struck a military facility in Isfahan, Iran, on April 1, 2026, using a 2,000-pound bunker-buster, U.S. officials said; President Donald Trump shared video of the overnight attack and said the conflict could end within two to three weeks.

Iran responded with strikes including an attack on a Kuwaiti oil tanker and threats against foreign companies, while Israel reported continued operations and Lebanon reported civilian casualties; the UN convened an emergency Security Council session and markets reacted as Trump scheduled a prime-time address this week.

Batesville, Arkansas — FutureFuel Corp. on March 31, 2026, said its Board reduced the quarterly dividend to $0.01 per share effective Q2 2026, set a record date of June 4 and a payment date of June 18, and reaffirmed a $25 million share buyback authorization.

The Board said capital will be redirected to expand capacity, commercialize products and opportunistically repurchase stock to improve margins; on the same day LIXTE filed its 2025 Form 10‑K, Spartacus set separate trading for units on April 2, Sego named a director, and St. Augustine filed audited 2025 financials.

Charlotte, North Carolina: Local forecasters reported sustained warmth and rising humidity this week, with highs near 80–85 degrees and mainly dry conditions through Tuesday; scattered afternoon pop-up showers are possible midweek as southerly flow builds and a slow-moving frontal system approaches.

Across the Midstate, Birmingham and Indianapolis, stations warned of increased rain chances later this week and into Easter weekend; a cold front expected Saturday into Sunday could bring widespread showers, gusty winds (30–40 mph in places), and isolated strong storms, prompting First Alert messaging and travel advisories.

Washington — On March 31, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging countries affected by Strait of Hormuz disruptions to buy U.S. oil or 'go to the Strait' and 'just TAKE it,' singling out the United Kingdom and France for not supporting recent strikes on Iran.

The remarks came amid a month-long conflict that has effectively curtailed tanker traffic through the Strait, driving up energy prices; allied governments and markets registered concern this week, and officials face decisions on securing fuel supplies and managing diplomatic fallout.

Quincy, Massachusetts. J.Jill reported a $3.5 million fiscal fourth-quarter loss Tuesday, with a $0.23 per-share loss and adjusted loss of $0.02 per share, and $138.4 million in revenue; the company recorded $27.9 million profit for the year. West Jordan’s Sportsman’s Warehouse and Ridgeland’s Cal‑Maine also filed quarterly results.

The disclosures, published this week via AP-generated snapshots using Zacks data, showed J.Jill’s adjusted results topped analyst estimates, Sportsman’s Warehouse reported a $21.7 million Q4 loss and annual loss, and Cal‑Maine posted $50.5 million Q3 net income with $667 million revenue; investors and analysts will review these figures ahead of market reactions.

United States: Multiple U.S.-listed companies this week reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, with firms such as Dawson Geophysical, Meridian Holdings, Maui Land & Pineapple, FitLife Brands, and Conagra announcing revenue figures, adjusted EBITDA changes and net income or loss outcomes.

Immediate effects included pre-market share gains for Dawson Geophysical, a large non-cash impairment recorded by Meridian on March 31, and management commentary signaling improved cash generation and strategic initiatives; companies outlined next steps including cost actions, pension funding, and continued focus on growth.