we don't know if they are connected but they're using the same tactic. overwhelming force. rushing in to these retailers with a large number of people trying to overwhelm security. cart out merchandise. causing violence and smashing. that's something law enforcement around the country certainly is taking note of. we can expect should this continue we'll see a greater role by the federal government. the number of drug overdoses skyrocketing during the pandemic. many of those deaths are being caused by one potent drug in particular. that story next.