Weekend of High-Profile News: Deaths, Appeals, and Rulings

The weekend brought a mix of news, from the passing of a music legend to high-stakes court decisions and appeals. Here's a rundown of the key developments:

Willie Colón, the renowned American salsa trombonist, vocalist, and composer, died on Saturday at the age of 75. His family announced the news on his Facebook page, saying, "While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will live on forever." Colón's music combined elements of jazz, rock, and salsa, incorporating rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and Africa.

Meanwhile, in the world of tech and business, Elon Musk's social platform X has appealed a $140 million fine from the European Commission. The company's Global Government Affairs team announced the appeal on Friday, saying it had filed with the General Court of the European Union. This landmark case could shape how online platforms are regulated across Europe.

In other news, the Department of Justice (DOJ) moved quickly to remove the top prosecutor leading the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia office. James Hundley, a longtime litigator, was unanimously appointed by U.S. District Judge M. Hannah Lauck, but was fired hours later. This development comes after former Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan left the role.

On the Supreme Court front, a recent ruling against a majority of President Trump's tariffs was met with strong reactions. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) called the decision a "crushing defeat for the wannabe King." Jeffries posted on the social platform X, saying, "The Supreme Court decision striking down the harmful Trump Tariffs is a big victory for the American people."

In a separate case, billionaire retail mogul Les Wexner denied knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in a recent deposition before the House. However, one Epstein survivor, Maria Farmer, called Wexner's testimony "abhorrent." Farmer referenced her 1996 court filing, in which she accused Epstein of abusing her at Wexner's Ohio residence.

As these stories continue to unfold, stay tuned for further updates and developments.