Former Kansas City, Missouri mayor Sly James joins CBSN to discuss the police shooting of Jacob Blake and the growing calls for social justice reform across the country. Source
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Walmart removes violent video game displays after shootings
Retail giant still faces criticism for its decision to remove video game displays while continuing to sell guns Source
In wake of shooting, Trump raised common concern about violent video games
“I’m hearing more and more people say the level of violence on video games is really shaping young people’s thoughts,” President Trump said at the White House Source
Most mass shooters had no interest in video games, researcher says
One researcher shows despite some speculation, 80 percent of mass shooters didn’t show an interest in violent video games Source
Violent video games and mass violence: A complex link
Adam Lanza may have played violent video games leading up to the tragedy, but experts say that alone may not explain his motivation Source
Kids who play violent video games may become more agressive
Study of more than 3,000 kids found habitually playing games like “Call of Duty” and “God of War” might alter views of real-world environment and peers Source
Ticks that carry Lyme disease are spreading fast
“Tick populations have exploded,” researchers say – even in counties where they were never seen before Source
Tick fighters target neighborhoods to fight Lyme
With a bumper crop of ticks possible this season, experts are tackling the problem across entire neighborhoods with fungal sprays and bait boxes Source
Is it really Lyme disease? New test may be able to tell
Scientists are developing a new way to test early for Lyme disease, using a “signature” of molecules in patients’ blood Source
Lyme disease has now spread to all 50 states, report finds
New research finds cases of Lyme disease have exploded in unusual areas of the country Source