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Austin, Texas — Multiple companies announced conference participation, earnings calls, and regulatory updates this week globally. Genprex said executives will attend BIO Europe Spring in Lisbon March 23–25 to meet industry groups. Spectral AI scheduled fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and a March 24 conference call. Co-Diagnostics confirmed Nasdaq compliance on March 9 and will resume trading March 11. byNordic extended its SPAC combination deadline to April 12 by depositing $17,470. Innovative Eyewear set an earnings call for March 31 with a replay available. GT Biopharma will present at the Roth Conference March 24. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Missoula and multiple regions saw forecasts this week for incoming Pacific systems that will deliver prolonged mountain snowfall, valley rain–snow, and strong winds beginning Wednesday night into Thursday; High Wind Watches and First Alert Weather Days were posted with travel, power outage, avalanche and localized flood risks noted. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. — This week the PGA Tour launched PGA Tour Pass, outlined plans to reduce and centralize its schedule, and proposed expanding elite events and increasing field sizes. On Tuesday the tour released the Pass on its app with partners including Delta, FanDuel and PGA Tour Superstores. On Wednesday CEO Brian Rolapp proposed moving from a 34-week calendar to fewer, larger events with 120-player fields, 36-hole cuts and a promotion-relegation model pending board approval. Brooks Koepka rejoined the tour and said he would assist any LIV players seeking to return. Based on 6 articles reviewed and research.

Washington, U.S. forces and Iranian-aligned units engaged in escalating operations in and around the Strait of Hormuz this week, following widespread strikes on Feb. 28 and subsequent confrontations. On March 10, U.S. Central Command reported strikes on 16 Iranian minelaying vessels, while President Trump warned Iran against blocking oil shipments under Operation Epic Fury. Intelligence assessed potential Iranian mine deployments and attacks damaged commercial shipping near the UAE. The Pentagon reported at least 140 U.S. service members wounded by March 11 amid broader regional clashes. Diplomatic channels remain engaged to de-escalate tensions. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Cincinnati — President Donald Trump toured an Ohio pharmaceutical plant and campaigned in nearby Hebron, Kentucky, Wednesday, endorsing Ed Gallrein in a primary challenge to Rep. Thomas Massie. He promoted administration efforts to lower prescription drug prices and argued his policies could steady the economy amid market dislocation tied to U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran. The White House described Massie as unconstructive; Trump has targeted the seven-term congressman for opposing key administration initiatives. The visit included stops at Thermo Fisher and a logistics facility and drew several Kentucky Republican figures. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

United States — Gasoline prices rose sharply this week as crude oil climbed amid escalating Middle East tensions, prompting pump price increases across multiple states. AAA and local station data show state averages: Nevada $4.17, Florida $3.63, South Carolina $3.15, Ohio about $3.44 and Georgia $3.32, with national averages reported between $3.48 and $3.54. Drivers, including rideshare workers, reported reduced earnings and curtailed driving. Seasonal refinery switches to summer-blend fuel and supply concerns contributed. Some areas logged week-over-week jumps exceeding 50 cents. Market observers linked the moves to crude above $100 per barrel. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

United States — Meteorologists reported warm, dry conditions across multiple regions Tuesday and Wednesday, followed by a potent cold front expected to bring showers and thunderstorms midweek. Forecasts warned of isolated severe storms Wednesday night into Thursday with threats of heavy rain and gusty winds, and a Level 2 slight risk in parts of East Tennessee. Temperatures will fall sharply after the front, with highs dropping from the 80s to the 50s and lows into the 30s in some areas. Some locales risked record highs midweek. Weekend recovery to milder conditions is likely. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

New York — Authorities arrested two Pennsylvania teenagers after they tried to detonate improvised explosive devices during counterprotests outside Gracie Mansion Saturday. Investigators say 18-year-old Emir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi were inspired by ISIS and threw or attempted to set off devices packed with bolts, nails and TATP; one fuse ignited but no device detonated. The FBI, NYPD and prosecutors searched the suspects' homes and a storage facility, conducted controlled detonations, recovered a device with a robot, and filed federal charges including providing material support and using a weapon of mass destruction. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington, global markets reacted this week as the war with Iran disrupted energy supplies and pushed commodity prices higher. Governments and central banks monitored supply-chain chokepoints after the U.S. and Israel launched missile strikes Feb. 28 that killed Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and prompted Iran to shut the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts reported oil jumped from under $70 a barrel on Feb. 27 to nearly $120 at a peak before easing toward $90. Officials warned of fertilizer shortages, food-price pressure, and risks to fragile states. Policymakers weighed inflation and stability measures. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

ATLANTA — Voters in northwest Georgia went to polls Tuesday in a special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Seventeen candidates qualified for the all-party ballot, including Republicans Clay Fuller and Colton Moore and Democrat Shawn Harris. Fuller, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, sought an outright majority to avoid an April 7 runoff. The 14th District spans 10 counties from suburban Atlanta to the Tennessee line and is a Republican stronghold. If no candidate wins more than 50 percent, the top two will advance to an April 7 runoff. Based on 6 articles reviewed and research.