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Digested week: Struggling bees and the G7’s hot mics may speak volumes

Digested week: Struggling bees and the G7’s hot mics may speak volumes

Summary

The G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains featured light moments from leaders, including President Donald Trump jokingly saying, "I’m the boss!" Meanwhile, a detailed New York Times Magazine report described Jeffrey Epstein’s last weeks in prison and his attempts to offer information about President Trump to prosecutors.

Key Facts

  • The G7 summit started with leaders sharing informal remarks and jokes.
  • President Donald Trump made a humorous entrance by saying, "I’m the boss!" which amused other leaders.
  • Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in prison 35 days after his 2019 arrest.
  • Epstein was initially placed in the general prison population but was later moved to a high-risk unit.
  • Epstein met with lawyers to discuss what information he could share to reduce his jail time, including attempts to provide information on President Trump.
  • His notes about President Trump called him a "total con artist" and stated "Never had money," suggesting Epstein had little new information.
  • Epstein shared a cell with a convicted murderer awaiting sentencing; experts say this was a normal practice to prevent further crimes in jail.
  • NHS England noted that accident and emergency departments may be less busy during England’s World Cup games because pubs are full.
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