Trump Survives Assassination Attempt: Donald Trump announced that he had removed his last bandage at a faith event, following an assassination attempt where the FBI now confirms he was hit by a bullet fragment.
Paris Olympics Opening Marred by Chaos: The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics featured headless Marie Antoinettes and was heavily criticized. Additionally, coordinated arson attacks on the French rail network disrupted high-speed train services, impacting thousands of passengers.
Netanyahu-Trump Meet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago amidst protests and political tensions back home, discussing the implications if Trump loses the upcoming election.
Political Shifts and Endorsements: Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for President, signaling significant support within the Democratic Party after Biden’s exit from the race.
Actors’ Strike Affects Video Games: The SAG-AFTRA actors’ union expressed dissatisfaction over an exemption allowing “GTA 6” to continue production despite the video game actors’ strike, which impacts major titles like “Fortnite” and “GTA.”
Apple Loses Ground in China: Apple’s iPhone has dropped out of the top five most popular smartphones in China, with domestic brands regaining market dominance.
CrowdStrike Outage Apology: Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike faced a major outage, apologizing to customers by offering $10 Uber Eats gift cards. Nearly all affected systems are now back online.
FBI Director’s Controversial Comments: FBI Director Christopher Wray debunked claims suggesting that the gallows seen on January 6 were intended to hang Mike Pence, stirring controversy.
Olympics Drug Scandal: The Paris Olympics experienced its first positive drug test, with an Iraqi athlete accused of steroid use. Additionally, concerns have been raised about potential disruptions by Russia.
High-Profile Arrests: Sinaloa cartel leader ‘El Mayo’ Zambada was arrested after being lured into a U.S. airfield, in a significant blow to the cartel’s operations.