As lawmakers and activists call for reforms to policing, police unions are standing in the way of many changes. New York Times reporter Noam Scheiber has covered the issue and joined CBSN to discuss how police unions have become such powerful opponents. Source
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What we know about the risk of asymptomatic spread of coronavirus
The World Health Organization is walking back a comment suggesting that the spread of COVID-19 from an asymptomatic person is rare. Dr. Ashish K. Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, joins CBSN to discuss when patients are the most contagious, and a new Harvard Medical School study which suggests the coronavirus may have been in China as early as August. Source
Impact of Freddie Gray’s death, 5 years later
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue nationwide, author Wes Moore joins CBSN to discuss the parallels between this case and the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore five years ago. Moore is the author of the new book, “Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City,” and CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation. Source
Georgia officials continue to point fingers in wake of chaotic primary
State and county officials have already begun blaming each other for the multiple mishaps. Source
Sony gives first look at games for PlayStation 5
Sony’s PlayStation division showed off video games coming this fall to its next-gen gaming console. Source
Grammy Awards rename controversial “urban” category
After winning a Grammy in January, Tyler, the Creator said the word is “just a politically correct way to say the n-word.” Source
Watch live: PlayStation 5 future of gaming event
Sony’s PlayStation division are showing off video games coming this fall. Source
New Trump rule would redefine who qualifies for refuge in U.S.
The rule would make it more difficult for foreigners to seek refuge from certain forms of persecution, including gender-based violence, gang threats and torture at the hands of “rogue” government officials. Source
The U.S. Army wants to buy riot control gear
A posting on a government contracting website indicates the U.S. Army wants 500 riot control face shields Source
Controversial statues toppled in cities around the world
Statutes of Confederate leaders and colonizers like Christopher Columbus have been painted over, beheaded, toppled and thrown in rivers. Protesters in the U.S., England and Belgium have torn down the monuments amid global protests for racial justice. Source