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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- General
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Jamaican national busted in Cleveland with 150 pounds of ecstasy sentenced to prison
CLEVELAND (WJW) — A Jamaican national living in Cleveland who was busted with 150 pounds of a popular party drug intended for distribution is now headed to prison. Tonie Neno Mitchell, 34, previously pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, according to a news release from Carol Skutnik, acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. I-TEAM: New development in unsolved Cleveland Metroparks double murder A federal judge on Thursday, May 29, sentenced Mitchell to 100 months, or a little more than eight years, in prison. U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency investigators raided Mitchell's Cleveland residence in July 2024. It was the result of a money laundering investigation into Mitchell and others through which investigators had already seized more than $350,000 in suspected drug money, according to the release. Mitchell tried to flee when authorities came in, but was arrested. Inside a closet, investigators found about 70 vacuum-sealed bags containing a total of 70 kilograms of methylenedioxymethamphetamine, or MDMA. The Schedule I drug, otherwise known as ecstasy or molly, is a popular party drug, since it reduces inhibitions and makes users feel euphoric, according to the DEA. Cat abandoned in Garfield Heights home went weeks without food, water; ate insulation to 'stay alive,' police say Investigators also found a loaded 9-millimeter handgun, ammunition, a ledger for drug purchases, $50,000 in cash and eight cell phones, according to the release. Authorities determined he had been in the country illegally since about August 2023, according to the release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Health
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Haribo Recall Raises Food Safety Questions After Cannabis Contamination
Haribo is recalling certain batches of its fizzy cola bottles in the Netherlands after cannabis was discovered in some of the candy, CNN reported. The incident has sparked serious concerns about food safety and quality control in the global supply chain. The recall was prompted after several people, including children, fell ill from eating one-kilo bags of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) confirmed that samples taken from the cola bottles were laced with cannabis. Dutch police are now investigating how the contamination occurred. 'The measure is precautionary,' Haribo stated through NVWA. 'Only three bags have been found to be contaminated as of Thursday.' The company advised consumers not to eat the affected candy, specifically those with a best-before date of January 2026. Haribo emphasized that the recall is limited to a specific product and batch in the Netherlands, with products in other countries unaffected. 'We are working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination,' the company added. Though cannabis-laced candies are often associated with illicit products, it's rare for a contamination incident to involve a major commercial brand like Haribo. Somewhat similar incidents in recent years include the hospitalization of more than 60 Jamaican schoolchildren after consuming sweets laced with cannabis, Fox News reported. Also, according to CBS, seven Virginia elementary students fell ill from gummy bears contaminated with fentanyl residue. Both incidents happened in 2023. This Haribo recall highlights the challenges of ensuring product safety in a complex and globalized supply chain. As the investigation continues, both Haribo and Dutch authorities are working to determine how the cannabis made its way into the fizzy cola bottles. For consumers, the recall serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance when it comes to food safety, even from trusted brands. Haribo Recall Raises Food Safety Questions After Cannabis Contamination first appeared on Men's Journal on May 30, 2025
Otago Daily Times
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Obituary: Alex Wheatle, writer
Alex Wheatle, author, playwright and screenwriter, at the Hay Festival 2024 on May 25, 2024 in Hay-on-Wye, Wales. Dubbed the Bard of Brixton, British writer Alex Wheatle was an award-winning novelist, playwright, and youth mentor. Born in London to Jamaican parents and raised in care, Wheatle turned his life into thinly disguised fiction, documenting the realities of black British life with unparalleled depth and authenticity. Imprisoned after the 1981 Brixton riots, Wheatle's Rastafarian cellmate encouraged him to read and changed his life. Wheatle's books, including Brixton Rock, East of Acre Lane, Crongton Knights and Cane Warriors, gave voice to the struggles and triumphs of young black people navigating a complex world. In 2008, he was awarded an MBE for services to literature. Alex Wheatle died on March 16 aged 62. — APL/agencies
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Lifestyle
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Unity Cup final offers identity and bragging rights to London's diaspora
Where are you from? This simple question can be a minefield for anyone with a hyphenated identity. Depending on who is asking, I could be British, Nigerian or Jamaican. In Britain I'm black. In Nigeria I'm an innit innit boy. In Jamaica I'm foreign. I'm from here but I'm not from here. Each layer of my cultural backdrop explains so much and complicates even more. The Unity Cup validates the experiences of many people like me who are a part of London's diaspora communities. The friendly football tournament brings together Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago across five days to compete for nothing more than the love of game, the celebration of culture and the chance to earn unassailable bragging rights. Advertisement It's a sequel to the 2004 Unity Cup that hosted Nigeria, Ghana and the Republic of Ireland at the Valley in Charlton. Nigeria won the round-robin competition 21 years ago and they will face Jamaica in the final of this year's single-elimination tournament at Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium after Jamaica beat Trinidad & Tobago 3-2 on Tuesday and Nigeria beat Ghana 2-1 on Wednesday at the same venue. Former Wimbledon, Watford and Brentford striker Marcus Gayle was at the 2004 edition of the Unity Cup as a commentator after ending his international career with Jamaica two years after the Reggae Boyz reached the 1998 World Cup. For Gayle, now an ambassador for Brentford, the competition is as much about bringing people together as it is about the results on the pitch. 'The last time this happened was 21 years ago, so there are many fans that were not even born [then] who can witness this event and I think that's a healthy thing' he says. 'They can see what their nations can produce [while staying] in their local area.' Gayle was born in Hammersmith to a Barbadian mother and Jamaican father. Despite representing England at youth level, he ultimately decided to play for Jamaica at senior level. It was a decision that was not taken lightly. 'I had to go through some politics at the time,' Gayle remarks. Advertisement The 54-year-old's response alludes to debates about English-born players with heritage elsewhere playing for England or for their country of origin. 'It's about what's prestigious' says Gayle, referring to England's chances at a major tournament compared to Jamaica's, and the calibre of players in the respective national setups. 'There also should be a sense of pride in who you are, your identity and what makes you.' Once Gayle joined Jamaica's national setup with fellow English-born players such as Fitzroy Simpson, Deon Burton and Paul Hall, he immediately felt at home. 'It was like my DNA connected to the soil,' he says. We felt integrated. There were stories that we all had [in common], but it was just 4,000 miles apart.' He also found himself learning from the homegrown players. Used to the strict nutritional regimen of the Premier League, Gayle ate small portions of pre-match staples such as porridge and a banana while his teammates piled their plates before games. He would ask them: 'How are you going to eat that and then still run around?' Little did he know that the hot conditions would force him to match his teammates with plates full of hard food. 'I was underfueling myself because of how I was brought up in football,' Gayle says. 'I was burning calories galore so I had to adapt. I had to entwine with the culture, which is beautiful.' For Gayle, the Unity Cup is an opportunity for others to connect with their culture in a similar way. 'I hope it will encourage the younger generations to look at representing their countries with pride and dignity,' he says. Advertisement This sense of pride and dignity has trickled down to the fans who enjoyed a jovial atmosphere at the semi-finals. Jamaica versus Trinidad & Tobago felt more like a carnival than a football game and, if social media is anything to go by, the 'Jollof derby' was just as joyous. Jamaica versus Nigeria is a fitting final as both countries given how much both nations have shaped Britain and its culture, albeit the match represents something of a personal dilemma. Regardless of the score on Saturday, the Unity Cup is fostering a sense of pride among the respective countries and their communities at home and abroad.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
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Owner of restaurant robbed while her kids watched describes terrifying ordeal with armed robber
The Brief The owner of a Jamaican restaurant in Olney is speaking out after she was robbed at gunpoint Saturday night in front of her young children. Philadelphia police released surveillance video of the robbery in hopes of identifying the suspect and making an arrest. Customers are stopping into Shauna's Restaurant and Banquet Hall to show the family support after the traumatizing event. OLNEY - The owner of Shauna's Restaurant and Banquet Hall in Philadelphia's Olney section is speaking out after she was robbed at gunpoint Saturday night. What we know Philadelphia police said the robber demanded cash from the register and stole Sashana Williams's purse which contained additional money and ear pods, but Williams said the worst part of it all was the fact that her three young children, ages three, 10 and 11, witnessed the traumatizing crime. "They're going to live with that for the rest of their lives," said Williams. "It keeps playing in my, my children [saying] please don't hurt my mommy, please don't hurt my mommy. That breaks my heart. When I said it breaks my heart, it breaks my heart, and I just want justice be served." Philadelphia police released surveillance video of the robbery and exterior video on Mascher Street showing the male suspect. The robbery happened around 9 p.m. May 24 as the restaurant was closing. Suspect description According to police, the suspect is described as having a medium build with a tattoo on his right hand. He was wearing a hooded jacket that's dark blue and royal blue. He was also wearing ripped-up blue jeans and white New Balance sneakers. "I couldn't imagine what was going through the heads of those three young children seeing an individual point a firearm at their mother, and I could not put myself in the place of this poor woman who's not only afraid for her own safety but more so probably for her children. I couldn't imagine as a parent," said Captain John Craig, the Commanding Officer of Northwest Detectives. Big picture view Meanwhile, a new customer purchased lunch at Shauna's Restaurant and Banquet Hall to support the woman-owned business, as the family tries to move forward by adding another layer of security at the front entrance. "I felt compelled to come and support this local business," said customer Remonde Polche, "Please come support this small business owner. She's clearly worked hard to open this establishment so we can hope that she helps to keep it open." What you can do Philadelphia police said the suspect was last seen running through the SEPTA Olney Train Station parking lot. If you have any information, reach out to Northwest Detectives by calling 215-686-3353 or call the Philadelphia Police tipline at 215-686-TIPS.
