Epstein, Olympic Snowboarder, and Trump-Musk Feud Updates

The article examines the relationship between convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Saudi Arabia, particularly with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Released documents reveal Epstein's interactions with the Saudi royal family, including a lavish gift of a Bedouin tent from bin Salman. Epstein's business dealings with Saudi Arabia appear to be extensive and potentially lucrative, but the exact nature of these dealings remains unclear. The article also notes that Epstein's estate has released documents in response to a subpoena, but it is uncertain what other information may be forthcoming.

A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder, Ryan Wedding, wanted in the US for running a multi-national drug trafficking network, has been charged with masterminding the murder of a federal witness in Colombia to avoid extradition. The US Attorney General announced that Wedding, who is on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list, is believed to be living in Mexico under the protection of the Sinaloa cartel. The witness was killed in January after Wedding posted a photograph of him on a Canadian website, leading to his identification and murder. The US government is offering up to $15m for information leading to Wedding's arrest and $2m for others involved in the killing.

The article discusses the renewed friendship between President Trump and Elon Musk after a bitter feud that started in June. Trump welcomed Musk for two days of Saudi crown prince events and mentioned him by name in a speech, following quiet diplomacy by Trump's advisers to mend their relationship. Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles played crucial roles in securing Musk's return to the fold. Musk had expressed interest in making sure people know he wants to be supportive and collaborative, and Trump appreciated Musk's impact on trimming the size of government. The feud had started after Musk expressed concern about spending contained in Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act and escalated into a public spat, with Musk calling for Trump's impeachment and vowing to launch a third party.