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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Sport
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LSU baseball signee Quentin Young selected in second round of MLB Draft
LSU baseball lost another signee in the MLB Draft on Sunday night as Quentin Young was selected with the No. 54 overall pick by the Minnesota Twins. Media and scouts were high on Young, often mocking him inside the top 50 picks. The shortstop does damage at the plate and in the field thanks to his arm strength and agility. Advertisement The Tigers most likely expected Young to turn professional rather than enter college. The MLB listed Young as the No. 37 prospect in this year's draft class. He was the third incoming freshman to be picked Sunday, following Jaden Fauske and Brady Ebel. LSU signed the best high school recruiting class of the cycle, meaning most of the players had a chance to hear their names called on night one of the draft. This comes with the territory when you recruit the caliber of player Jay Johnson and LSU does. With Young off the board this early, he's expected to join the Twins' minor league system. Advertisement This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Minnesota Twins pick LSU baseball signee in second round of MLB Draft
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dodgers Predicted to Replace Mookie Betts with Nephew of Two Former MLB Stars
Dodgers Predicted to Replace Mookie Betts with Nephew of Two Former MLB Stars originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers are picking 40th overall in the upcoming 2025 MLB Draft, and predictions are flying as to who they will be targeting. Advertisement One of those predictions came way of ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, who believes the Dodgers will be taking Quentin Young, the nephew of former MLB stars Delmon and Dmitri Young. "That's due to his gargantuan upside as a 6-foot-6 infielder with plus-plus raw power that might be 80-grade one day," McDaniel said. Young, a shortstop out of Oaks Christian High School in California, is 33rd overall prospect in this year's draft class. The website's scouting report also noted that the 18-year-old has an incredible amount of potential but described troubling swing-and-miss issues. Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) celebrates after he scored a run against the Athletics during the first inning of the game at Dodger StadiumJayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images "He has bat speed and some feel to hit, but there are some swing-and-miss concerns and trouble recognizing spin that cropped up over the summer, leading some to worry a bit about how much he'll tap into that raw pop consistently," says. Advertisement The scouting report says Young has good athleticism for his size, but he could be a future third-base option as well as a shortstop. If Young eventually makes it to the big leagues at his natural high school position, he would be slated to replace Mookie Betts in the coming years. Betts is currently having the worst season of his career at the plate, with a WAR that is narrowly better than his 52-game rookie season. A down year for Betts is still better than most major leaguers, but could be a sign of declining play as the superstar turns 33 years old in October. Related: Dave Roberts Gives Pitching Update on Shohei Ohtani After Monday's Debut This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
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After-school programs are essential. Federal cuts put Denver students at risk.
A view of the sign at George Washington High School in Denver. (Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline) As we wrap up the school year and shift into the summer months, many of us are already planning for what's ahead for next year. We are kicking off our summer learning programs and starting preparations to ensure that the next school year starts strong. But the planning feels a bit different right now. Federal funding cuts proposed in Washington are causing uncertainty about what additional support schools may be able to provide families once the proposed cuts take effect in 2026. One of the most pressing concerns is the impact on after-school programming. Congress is considering eliminating the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program — the only federal funding stream solely dedicated to after school and summer learning. Programs supported by these funds serve 1.4 million youth and 400,000 families across 10,000 communities. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX The need for afters-chool and summer programs in Colorado is urgent and should not be considered political. For every child currently enrolled, five more are waiting for a spot. If funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers is eliminated, thousands of students and families in Denver could lose access to the safe, enriching and supportive programs they rely on every day. These programs help students receive academic intervention, develop social-emotional skills and build confidence. For working parents, particularly in our most vulnerable communities, these programs are critical, and 77% of parents and caregivers said that without their afters-chool programs, they would have to cut back on work hours or even stop working. Supporting after-school programming has been a consistent and valued part of the Denver Public Schools Foundation's mission, and we believe that learning doesn't stop when the school day ends. Through strategic partnerships with Denver Public Schools, local government and community donors, funding from the DPS Foundation provides safe, enriching and academically supportive after-school programs for more than 2,700 DPS students each year. Compared to their peers not enrolled in such programs, students enrolled in regular DPS after-school programs exhibit better school attendance, lower suspension rates and higher academic growth across reading, writing and math. For example, national research shows that Colorado students in grades 4-8 participating in CCLC programs demonstrated a 60% growth on state reading and language arts assessments. We're committed to working alongside Denver Public Schools, city officials and our community to protect these vital programs. But philanthropy and local action alone cannot replace the scale of federal investment. Congress must understand what's really at stake here. This isn't about politics. It's about families struggling to make ends meet while providing opportunities for their children to thrive. Now is the time to invest, not divest, from what works. We don't need more studies to demonstrate the positive impact of these programs. We know after-school and summer learning opportunities deliver real, measurable results for students and families. The end of one school year should be a time of celebration and not uncertainty. Let's make sure every student has what they need to succeed now and into the future. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Health
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Less signaling, more doing is needed on the environment in Denver
A pair of e-scooters sit on a street in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver in June 2025. (Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline) This year, Denver again earned the ignominious distinction as the sixth worst city in the country for certain air pollutants. Poor air quality is a public health threat, leading to respiratory symptoms and negative long-term health outcomes — coughing, asthma attacks, cardiovascular diseases, etc. As the Trump administration proudly rolls back federal regulations intended to protect people from air pollution and climate change, it's imperative that local governments pass policies to fill the void. However, thus far in 2025, Denver's City Council has done more to signal its disapproval of poor air quality than actually tackle it. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Denver's 13-member council made headlines at the start of May when it unanimously rejected a $25 million contract with Suncor Energy's Commerce City oil refinery to purchase asphalt. The council cited concerns of environmental justice and persistent regulatory violations committed by Suncor. While divestment from negligent or unethical businesses can be a powerful tool to drive change, the practice must be undertaken strategically. In this case, Denver is taking a stance against Suncor by paying an additional $300,000 to an oil refinery with a similarly long rap sheet of regulatory violations — including some that led to explosions and fires. Because Denver's asphalt will now come from Cenovus Energy in Wisconsin, it must be transported by rail to Colorado, which creates additional environmental risk. Twenty-five percent of the nation's hazardous material accidents are caused by railroad derailments. For example, in 2023, a train spilled 500,000 pounds of asphalt into the Yellowstone River damaging hundreds of miles of natural habitat. And finally, asphalt is a byproduct of the oil refining process, and will be produced regardless of whether or not the city buys it. The Denver council's symbolic support of environmental justice and clean air is well-intentioned, but not strategic. A more effective means of opposing Suncor would be to reduce demand for gasoline — perhaps by promoting public transit or other modes of transportation, which would have the added benefit of reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Just weeks after the Denver City Council's symbolic move against Suncor, the council passed an ordinance to crack down on micromobility. Since Denver signed an exclusive contract with Lime and Lyft in 2020, ridership of shared electric scooters and bikes has increased steadily. On average, Denverites take 11,100 micromobility rides every day, many of which replace car trips. Considering the emission reduction potential of micromobility, Denver's council should focus on increasing adoption while balancing the needs of pedestrians and other road users. Unfortunately, the new ordinance isn't balanced — it forces micromobility companies to mitigate 'sidewalk riding,' which is tantamount to making micromobility less safe and, therefore, less desirable. In 2024, 134 pedestrians and bicyclists were killed by cars in Denver — a 78% increase in fatalities since 2015. Although bike infrastructure is expanding, the city is still decades away from a truly connected, cycle-safe city. Going forward, Lime and Lyft must enforce Denver's law prohibiting sidewalk riding or face fines. A possible outcome is charging riders more if they ride on sidewalks. But in a city where sidewalk riding is sometimes the only safe option, that discourages safety. For many riders, this would create a lose-lose situation: Avoid the sidewalk even on busy, dangerous roads, or use sidewalks for safety and incur fines. Or, drive a car, instead. The new micromobility ordinance isn't all bad, though. It implements a much needed mechanism to reduce improperly parked scooters and bikes, which too often obstruct sidewalks for pedestrians and wheelchair users. The council should have stopped there — regulate parking, but don't dictate how riders should safely navigate our car-oriented landscape. The best way to encourage riders to avoid sidewalks is to build safe bike infrastructure. Contrary to its stated support of cleaner air, Denver's City Council has recently made moves to further entrench the city's car reliance by taking steps to widen Peña Boulevard. This Spring, in a 9-2 vote, the council approved a $15 million study to investigate widening Peña and assess other options to alleviate traffic congestion. One council member suggested that the study is a mere 'formality' unlikely to seriously consider alternatives to widening Peña. Transportation contributes significantly to the region's poor air quality and is the greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Colorado. Investing in road expansion would undermine the city's commitments to clean air, climate action, and a transit-oriented future. To retain a modicum of consistency, City Council should instead fund bus rapid transit, improvements to the Denver A-Line, greater security at Park-n-Rides along the A-line, or any number of options that would make public transit the most convenient method of traversing the city and getting to the airport. Considering Denver's record of poor air quality and the ongoing attacks on our nation's bedrock environmental protection laws, Denver's City Council should focus less on signaling support for clean air and environmental justice and more on substantive policies. Besides limiting the construction of new gas stations, the city has done nothing to improve Denver's air quality this year — the opposite, actually. Hopefully, the council reconsiders its priorities — before Peña is widened and micromobility ridership drops. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
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DOJ files hate crime charge against suspect in Boulder attack
A view of the Boulder County Courthouse on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder on Aug. 14, 2021. (Quentin Young/Colorado Newsline) The U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal hate crime charge against the man suspected of attacking a group of demonstrators with incendiary devices in Boulder on Sunday, leaving eight victims hospitalized. The victims, ranging in age from 52 to 88, were participants in the Boulder branch of Run For Their Lives, which organizes events calling for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. They suffered burns from Molotov cocktails and what FBI officials described as a 'makeshift flamethrower.' At least one victim was described as being in critical condition. The suspect, 45-year-old Mohammed Sabry Soliman, was arrested by Boulder police and later told investigators that he targeted what he called a 'Zionist group' after learning about it through an online search, according to an FBI affidavit filed Monday. Officials previously reported that Soliman, a Colorado Springs resident, was heard to shout 'Free Palestine' during the attack. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX 'He stated that he wanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all dead,' the FBI wrote of the suspect's interview after his arrest. 'He stated that he had been planning the attack for a year.' A criminal complaint filed in federal court charges Soliman with one count of 'a hate crime offense involving the actual or perceived race, religion, or national origin.' 'No American should experience violence motivated by hatred based on their faith or national origin, and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice will act swiftly and decisively to bring the perpetrators of such crimes to justice,' Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon said in a statement. 'There can be zero tolerance for such acts in our great nation.' Soliman is expected to face additional state and federal charges in connection with the attack. Officials said they would provide more information on the charges at a 2:30 p.m. press conference. Tricia McLaughlin, the Department of Homeland Security's assistant secretary for public affairs, said Monday that Soliman was in the U.S. unlawfully, having entered the country in August 2022 on a tourist visa that expired in February 2023. An Egyptian national, he filed an asylum claim in September 2022, McLaughlin said. This is a developing story and will be updated. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
