Former President Trump was indeed struck by a bullet from the rifle of the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate him, the FBI confirmed to Axios Friday. Why it matters: FBI Director Christopher Wray had said earlier this week that there was "some question about whether or not it's a bullet or shrapnel that ... hit his ear."What they're saying:...

In the days since Vice President Kamala Harris launched her presidential bid, more than 170,000 volunteers have joined her cause, her campaign says.Why it matters: The numbers are yet another example of the momentum Harris has harnessed in the week since President Biden's historic withdrawal from the race.The campaign has seen record-breaking fundraising...

The Democrats haven't officially chosen their new presidential candidate, but if they go with Kamala Harris, the business and tech world could get a slightly friendlier face than Joe Biden.Why it matters: The Republican ticket is a bit of a mixed bag — while Donald Trump has taken some new pro-tech positions lately, he's also chosen a former venture...

Athletes representing 184 countries sailed through the Seine River for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday.The big picture: Dignitaries and fans watched as participants paraded across 3.7 miles of water on more than 90 boats, instead of the traditional march into a stadium.Surrounded by dancers and feathers, singer Lady Gaga performed...

As the Olympic Games kick off in Paris on Friday, cyber experts are on guard for what could be a tsunami of website takedowns. Why it matters: Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are typically viewed as nuisances in the cybersecurity world — but when they're successful they can severely impact online services or live events. The big picture:...

Warner Bros. Discovery made good on its legal threat against the NBA, filing a lawsuit on Friday over the league's decision to reject its matching rights in its new TV deal. Why it matters: The dispute between the two longtime partners will now be settled in a courtroom, which could force the league and TNT to remain in business. Catch up quick: The...