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Three Things This Week 1. Madden Shooting What it is: On Sunday, a gunman killed two of his fellow gamers at a Madden esports tournament in Jacksonville, FL before shooting himself. Why it can stop: The shooter actively targeted fellow gamers as revenge for being eliminated from the tournament. Most mass shooters... 2. The Legacy of John McCain What it is: Republicans and Democrats are gathering to honor the life and legacy of Senator John McCain, who died this week at the age of 81. Why it's encouraging: Incivility in U.S. public discourse is at an all-time high, leading to a social contagion of aggression, blame, labeling, and bullying. Partisanship is now a bigger wedge between Americans than... 3. A Little Privacy Please What it is: “It’s none of your business!” “Stay out of my room!” “Stop snooping!” Sound familiar? Why it’s normal: From a locked diary a generation ago to private social media activity on today’s smartphones, parents and teens continue to... Why They Can’t Stop Gaming Fortnite’s global p