After Hurricane Melissa’s exceptionally strong winds subsided, the roots of breadfruit trees clung deep into the fertile Jamaican soil — offering hope and a step toward food security in the future. For the past 16 years, Mary and Mike McLaughlin, … Continued
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OAKLAND, Calif. — Authorities arrested a 27-year-old Oakland man early Friday in the Laney College campus shooting of legendary Oakland football coach John Beam, multiple sources told this news outlet. The arrest, which the sources said happened at about 3 a.m. … Continued
League One Volleyball, which bills itself as the largest community of youth clubs in the country, is adding a Minnesota team to its nascent professional league, LOVB announced Friday. The Minnesota team is expected to begin play in January 2027. … Continued
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