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Texas mall shooting victims identified

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May 9, 2023

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Three children among victims of mall shooting in Texas as attacker’s motives are investigated

A three-year-old boy and his parents, two elementary school children and a young engineer have been named as the victims of a mass shooting at a mall in Texas.

Eight were killed in the shooting, with several victims still in hospital.

Investigators are now reviewing social media to look into the killer’s beliefs.

During the attack, the rifle-wielding individual was wearing an insignia.

This symbol is associated with both hate groups and combat tactical gear.

He was wearing a clothing patch with the letters R-W-D-S, which stands for “Right Wing Death Squad”.

This is a phrase popular among right-wing extremists and white supremacy groups.

According to the U.S. defence department, the suspect entered the Army in June 2008 and was “terminated three months later without completing initial entry training” due to “physical or mental conditions”.

“Mental health didn’t fire that gun. Those people were killed with bullets,” Texas mall shooting witness Steven Spainhouer told NBC News.

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Does American media have TikTok bias?

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May 16, 2024

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While the fate of TikTok remains uncertain in the U.S.—there is no shortage of possibilities.

Euro Bloch is a comprehensive program designed to highlight the breadth of topics and issues within the EU political landscape. It offers insightful analysis within the evolving framework of relations between the European Union and Australia/Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by Natanael Bloch.

Next month’s EU elections are looming, with the far-right gaining traction. In this episode, Natanael is joined by Professor Bruce Wilson, Director of EU Centre of Excellence at RMIT University. #EURO BLOCH

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Will the U.S. approve MDMA therapy?

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May 15, 2024

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MDMA is a drug commonly known as molly or ecstasy.

Some medical professionals say it can be helpful for people with post-traumatic stress disorder — which is why a group has been fighting to get MDMA legalized as a prescription drug.

Currently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing an application to use MDMA to treat PTSD. The agency is expected to announce its ruling as soon as August.

Anna Silman, a features correspondent with Business Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #drugs #MDMA #MDMATherapy #business #pharmaceutical