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‘My heart will forever break for you’- Families grieve as veil is lifted on identity of victims
The innocent victims of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting have been identified
The world mourns the loss of 19 students and two adults whose lives were senselessly stolen in Uvalde, Texas.
Uvalde is just west of San Antonio and east of the U.S.-Mexican border.
Robb Elementary has students from 2nd through to 4th grades, with 535 pupils in the school year.
90% of the students are Hispanic and 81% come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
On the 24th of May 20-22, 18-year-old Salvador Ramos opened fire at the campus, killing 19 children and two adults.
The entire country is in mourning, as people from right around the world try to comprehend this senseless act of terror.
President Joe Biden will visit the community with his wife, Jill to meet with grieving families as some of the victims’ identities become known.
Uziyah Garcia
Uziyah Garcia was eight years old. His grandfather says he was the sweetest little boy he’s ever known, a fast little kid, who could catch a ball “so good”.
Xavier Lopez
Xavier Lopez was ten years of age. His cousin calls him a loving little boy, just enjoying life, not knowing that this tragedy was going to happen, bubbly and loved dancing with his brothers and mother.
Amerie Jo Garza
Her father told the world his “little girl” had just turned 10 on May 10th.
He says his daughter is now flying high with the angels above, with a message to not take a minute for granted, “hug your family and tell them you love them”.
Jose Flores
Jose was 10 years old.
Remembered as a “happy little boy” who loved his parents, loved his brothers and loved his life.
Mackenna Lee Elrod
Mackenna’s sister says the 10-year-old was also one of the students killed.
She writes “my heart will forever break for you my love, I love you with my whole heart, have fun with your angels up in heaven”.
Never forgotten
These are just some of the stories, and victims as the veil is gradually pulled back and the world is given a glimpse into the lives that have been taken and the livelihoods that have been destroyed.
21 innocent individuals lost their lives on May 24.
TikTok is tightening its regulations on influencers who promote weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.
With over 170 million users in the US, the app aims to prevent the spread of potentially harmful content related to rapid weight loss.
Starting in May, TikTok will prohibit influencers from posting “before-and-after” photos and restrict minors from accessing weight-loss content deemed risky. The crackdown extends to any content promoting drastic weight loss methods, aiming to combat the promotion of unrealistic body standards.
However, some influencers, like Dave Knapp and Kim Carlos, criticise the move, arguing it discriminates against those with health conditions. Others fear losing their income as TikTok takes down their content, prompting concerns about the platform’s future amid potential US bans.
As TikTok enforces stricter guidelines, influencers may seek alternative platforms to share weight-loss content. Despite the popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, the crackdown reflects growing concerns about the impact of such promotions on user health.
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