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Gunmen raid Tekashi 6ix9ine's Florida home, hold mother
Four armed intruders broke into rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine's Florida home, restraining his 60-year-old mother while searching for cash and vehicle keys. Palm Beach Sheriff's Office deputies responded to reports of the invasion and learned that masked suspects wielding handguns had physically held the woman outside before ransacking multiple rooms. The attackers fled before officers arrived, and a police dog unit failed to locate them. Daniel Hernandez, the performer's legal name, was absent during the incident while streaming online with personality Jack Doherty. Authorities have not disclosed whether items were taken. The invasion follows a 2018 kidnapping where former associates abducted and assaulted the artist in New York, an event...
McClaren says Jamaica ready for must win Curaçao tie
Jamaica manager Steve McClaren told reporters his team must deliver a strong opening performance against Curaçao after losing the earlier encounter between the sides. The coach acknowledged his squad has evolved since that defeat and expressed confidence the Reggae Boyz will show improvement in the crucial World Cup qualifier at National Stadium, where grandstand tickets have sold out. McClaren described the match as vital for Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa's impact, with qualification hinging on victory or forcing a playoff route to the 2026 tournament. He confirmed Kasey Palmer lacks match fitness despite traveling to support the team, while Leon Bailey remains in Italy for rehabilitation and club medical assessments. The...
Jamaica confirms 11 leptospirosis cases after floods
Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Wellness has recorded 11 leptospirosis infections following Hurricane Melissa, with flood conditions increasing transmission risks for the bacterial illness. Dr Karen Webster Kerr, principal medical officer and national epidemiologist, reported cases across St James, Hanover, St Elizabeth and St Ann, including two from Catherine Hall, where flooding hit hardest. Chief Medical Officer Dr Jacquiline Bisasor-McKenzie emphasized the importance of prompt medical attention for anyone experiencing fever, muscle pain, vomiting, or eye redness. The disease spreads through contact with infected animal urine, particularly from rodents, entering the body via skin breaks. Officials have cautioned residents to...
Jamaica squad omits Mason Greenwood in final call
The Jamaica Football Federation released a 26-player roster for upcoming World Cup qualifiers while omitting Mason Greenwood, though officials indicated the Marseille forward could still join the squad if the nation qualifies for the 2026 tournament. Federation chairman Rudolph Speid previously stated he would consider adding Greenwood to a World Cup roster regardless of his participation in qualifying matches. Greenwood earned Ligue 1 Player of the Month honors for October after netting five goals, including four against Le Havre. The attacker has contributed nine goals and four assists across 15 appearances this season, following a campaign where he shared the league's scoring title with 21 goals. England manager Thomas Tuchel has...
Mnangagwa gives vehicles to Zanu-PF Harare leaders
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has provided three vehicles to ZANU-PF's Harare Province commissariat department through provincial chairman Godwills Masimirembwa. The automobiles were distributed to Caroline Nyamudenga of the War Veterans' League, Elizabeth Besta of the Women's League, and Golden Mavesera of the Youth League. Masimirembwa explained that the vehicles will strengthen the commissariat department's capacity to conduct mobilization activities throughout the capital ahead of future elections. The department serves as the ruling party's organizational hub for political outreach. According to Masimirembwa, multiple party initiatives are planned to ensure comprehensive coverage across all areas of Harare, with leadership working...
Nicky Genius backs Mnangagwa term extension push
Music producer Nicky Genius has joined a growing group of artists endorsing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's continuation in office beyond the constitutional limit. The producer, known for creating tracks with dancehall artist Winky D, performed at a ZANU-PF gathering where he led supporters in chanting approval for Mnangagwa remaining as head of state through 2030. The development marks a shift for Nicky Genius, who previously worked on socially conscious songs criticizing elite corruption. He has become part of Musicians 4ED, an organization backing the president. Political observers suggest entertainers are attracted to ZANU PF through material incentives distributed by wealthy party supporters, including Wicknell Chivayo, Kudakwashe...
ZPP reports 2,531 hit by October political violence
More than 2,500 people experienced political violence across Zimbabwe during a single month, according to the Zimbabwe Peace Project human rights organization. The ruling ZANU PF party topped the list of violators, followed by municipal authorities, law enforcement officers, and village chiefs. The watchdog documented 116 separate incidents affecting 2,531 individuals, among them 109 persons with disabilities. Women comprised 1,360 of those impacted, while men accounted for 1,171. Violations ranged from forced relocations and physical attacks to restrictions on public gatherings, arbitrary detentions, biased food distribution, and blocked access to government services. The organization called on government officials to enhance human...
Shamu says Tagwirei aided Zanu-PF's 2013 win
A senior ZANU-PF official has disclosed that businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei provided essential financial support that helped the ruling party secure victory in the 2013 general elections. Webster Shamu, who served as national political commissar at the time and currently holds the position of national deputy secretary for commissariat, made the revelation during a provincial coordinating committee meeting in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West province. He stated that Tagwirei supplied fuel and transportation resources to the commissariat department during the campaign. The 2013 election saw ZANU-PF under Robert Mugabe compete against Morgan Tsvangirai's MDC-T opposition, ultimately winning a two-thirds parliamentary majority. Tagwirei has...
ASM debuts Diosynth wind synth with sample engine
Ashun Sound Machines has introduced the Diosynth, a wind synthesizer that merges the Hydrasynth engine with a new sample playback oscillator capable of blending acoustic instruments with wavescan oscillators through a 16-mode filter. The company recorded 128 sounds spanning reed, brass, fipple and string instruments, including rare options like the contrabass flute and Peruvian llama whistle. Factory content includes 384 patches with 768 total storage slots covering traditional wind tones alongside electronic textures. The instrument features mechanical keys designed to replicate acoustic playing feel, multiple fingering modes, scale locking and octave controls spanning eight octaves. Expression options include breath and bite sensors...
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