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Cornelious Brown IV throws 5 TD passes to lead Alabama A&M past Mississippi Valley State 49-35Shares of laboratory technologies firm Agilent Technologies Inc ($A) were in focus on Monday after the company announced a new organizational structure to accelerate its operational transformation, which it believes will drive higher growth through a market-focused, customer-centric enterprise strategy. The new structure organizes the company’s businesses according to its end markets and customers. It will enable closer collaboration among the business groups and better execution on cross-division, customer-first priorities, the firm said in a statement. The three new business groups include Life Sciences and Diagnostics Markets Group (LDG), Applied Markets Group (AMG), and Agilent CrossLab Group (ACG). LDG represents 38% of the company’s revenue and is primarily focused on its pharma, biopharma, clinical, and diagnostics end markets. AMG represents 20% of Agilent’s revenue and is primarily focused on the food, environmental, forensics, chemicals, and advanced materials markets. Meanwhile, ACG represents 42% 3 of Agilent’s revenue and is focused on supporting our customers in all our end markets. Agilent also said Simon May, who recently served as president of the Diagnostics and Genomics Group (DGG), will serve as president of LDG. Mike Zhang has been promoted to president of AMG while Angelica Riemann will continue to serve as president of ACG. CEO Padraig McDonnell said the new organizational structure is an important step in the firm’s transformation to become a nimbler company that puts its customers and markets first. Agilent is set to release its fourth-quarter and fiscal 2024 results after the closing bell on Monday. These results will be reported under the existing fiscal year 2024 organizational structure, the company clarified. Agilent also said that its first-quarter 2025 results will be reported under the new organizational structure. Following the developments, retail sentiment on Stocktwits continued to trend in the ‘neutral’ territory (54/100), albeit with a higher score. The move was accompanied by high retail chatter. Shares of Agilent have lost over 3% on a year-to-date basis. For updates and corrections email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.<
For survivors of strokes, the device implanted in her chest could be a game changer in recovery.EAST RUTHERFORD — Joe Schoen apologists will tell you that he hasn’t had a chance to “pick” his own quarterback. Yet all he did this season was assemble one of the worst quarterback rooms in modern football history. Three quarterbacks have tried and three quarterbacks have failed miserably in this putrid Giants offense — the latest example coming Sunday at MetLife Stadium when Drew Lock had poor pocket presence and missed open receivers in the Giants’ 14-11 loss to a bad Saints team. “Obviously we could’ve done a better job in certain areas whether it’s protection, reads, throws, calls — whatever it may be,” said head coach Brian Daboll, who has also failed at being the offensive mastermind that the Giants hired him two years ago to be. “It’s a collective thing. Put it on me.” Look, the obvious caveat is that it would be difficult for many quarterbacks to thrive in this environment. The 2-11 Giants are down to backups at both offensive tackle spots, lost two more linemen during Sunday’s game, and don’t have a legitimate pass-catching tight end. No one is asking for Tom Brady-level production, though, and it’s undeniable that the front office didn’t help its cause by signing lousy quarterbacks who don’t elevate an offense in any shape or form. Remember when Schoen thought he could somehow neutralize Daniel Jones’ deficiencies by drafting wide receiver Malik Nabers instead of picking a new quarterback like J.J. McCarthy or Bo Nix, who is going to win Offensive Rookie of the Year with the Broncos? Remember when the staff didn’t have enough faith in Tommy DeVito to name him the backup this season, but suddenly wanted the No. 3 quarterback to start after benching Daniel Jones in Week 12, then changed their minds after DeVito missed one game due to injury? Or remember when they thought Lock was a legitimate backup to sign in the first place, rather than pursue a more provenly successful veteran like Russell Wilson? None of it has worked out. Schoen has made numerous miscalculations that he must own, and it’s no longer realistic for fans to trust that he’s the right man to find a franchise quarterback with one of the first picks in next year’s draft. Just how bad was Lock against the Saints’ 29th-ranked passing defense? He didn’t complete a pass until the second quarter after eight straight incompletions, and he had only 81 passing yards entering the fourth quarter, when the Giants trailed by double digits. “Just missed some easy ones,” Lock said. “One of those (first) halves where you’re gonna go back and be frustrated. They were giving us some stuff, and, ah, man, just didn’t maximize the opportunities they gave us. As the quarterback and how I feel, it’s the classic ‘shoot myself in the foot.’ Found some plays where we had opportunities and didn’t take them, didn’t make them.” Lock even went viral on social media in the second quarter for inexplicably cutting to the outside on a scramble when he had a first down if he continued running straight. Even when the Giants miraculously had a chance to tie or take the lead late, Lock rolled to his right and threw an interception with 1:52 remaining from the Giants’ 38-yard line. Then the Giants got the back ball thanks to their defense forcing the Saints to punt for the seventh time, yet their last-minute drive stalled at the Saints’ 17-yard line and fittingly ended with a blocked field goal. “They were giving us a lot of Tampa (defensive coverage) on that final drive,” Lock said in explaining the second- and third-down incompletions. “Flipped around a couple guys around in the huddle. Put Wan’Dale (Robinson) at 3, (Malik Nabers) at the X, tried to get it to him on one of the boundary safeties. They gave me Tampa, Wan’Dale did a great job of getting around 56, put a low ball to Wan’Dale and guy made a good play on that. “The last play it was, we’ve got the field goal, they’re gonna be playing off, can’t get tackled in bounds. If we do, we better get up on the ball. But at that point it was end zone, incomplete or out of bounds, and it ended out of bounds.” The only positive to come out of Sunday was that with a fourth-quarter touchdown, the Giants are still averaging 14.9 points per game. That’s 0.1 higher than the worst scoring average in team history (minimum 16-game schedule) set by the 1979 Giants. But there’s plenty of time for that record to be broken with four more opponents who all have a chance to make the playoffs and will be almost certainly be tougher than the Saints. The Giants are also on pace to finish with the most losses (at least 14) in franchise history after recording 13 in 2021 and 2017. They have finished with two wins or fewer five other times (not since 1974), except all of those seasons contained no more than 14 games. It’s not an ideal way to celebrate your 100th year as a franchise, but this is what happens when you run a systemic failure from the top all the way down, starting with a dreadful quarterback room. So where do the Giants turn to for answers in the final month of the season? “Each other,” said wide receiver Darius Slayton, who has endured five losing seasons in six years with the Giants. “Nobody is gonna come make the plays. We’ve got to make the plays. We’ve got to run, catch, throw and block. So got to do that better.”
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AH Real Deal: Snag Paramount Plus with SHOWTIME for $2.99/monthA campaign has been launched calling for the victims of crime to read impact statements at parole hearings The family members of two people who were murdered in Northern Ireland have launched a campaign to allow victims to read impact statements at parole hearings. Social enterprise Voicing the Void has been working with people who's loved ones were murdered in order to launch a campaign, Stand with Victims: A Call for Justice and Voice in Northern Ireland, that would allow victims of crime to read impact statements at parole hearings so their voices can be heard in the justice process. Currently in Northern Ireland, victims of crime can only submit written statements to parole hearings and while these are still powerful, the campaign believes that if these were read in person it would provide more depth and presence to the parole board. This right is currently available to victims elsewhere in the UK. Read more: Grieving mum's concern over continued use of unregulated temporary accommodation for under 18s in Northern Ireland Read more: Syrian refugees describe traumatic journeys before making Belfast their home Voicing the Void said: "This isn’t just about policy; it’s about dignity, justice, and the right to be heard. Giving victims the chance to speak directly to those making parole decisions restores a sense of agency and is a step toward healing." The campaign has been working in partnership with PBNI's Victim Information Scheme and has been funded through the victim's of crime fund. Liz Adair, who's sister Sue-Ellen was killed by her uncle John Clifford in 1988 after she was abducted from her Newtownabbey home, is helping to lead the campaign alongside the sister of Seamus Lyttle, who murdered his mother in 2005. Speaking to Belfast Live they said that they hope that by raising awareness about their campaign they can see reforms put in place in order to make the criminal justice system more 'victim focused' and ensure their voices are heard throughout the process from trial to parole. Liz said that while she has been granted permission to be the first person in Northern Ireland to speak at a parole hearing, it is yet to take place. She said that the possibility of Clifford being released has caused her a lot of anxiety and in 2018 when he escaped from a prison release scheme, she had to move from her home as she no longer felt safe. She said: "Over a year ago I submitted a request to read my victim impact statement at the parole hearing and while it has been a long process to go through, I have been told that I will be the first person in Northern Ireland to speak at one when it eventually takes place. "I want to ensure that victims are given a central role in the justice process and that their voices are heard throughout it. "There is only so much that a written statement can do or even one that is read out by a lawyer, and it is vital that victims are able to talk about the impact crimes have had on them face to face with the parole board." The sister of Seamus Lyttle, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said that her brother is currently walking the streets of Belfast despite the horrendous crimes that he has committed. She said that she feels the rights of criminals are often given more thought than those of victims and that they deserve to be more involved with the criminal justice process. She said: "I feel like I have had no voice at all throughout this entire process and now have to live my life in constant fear of bumping into this man when I leave my house. "When it comes to the criminal justice system it feels like he has more rights than I do and authorities do more to accommodate him and make sure that he is has all the rights available to him, rather than those who have suffered because of him. "The aim of the campaign is to call for the criminal justice system to centre victims first and make sure that their voices and wishes are heard. There needs to be urgent reforms and a change in policy here in Northern Ireland to ensure that victims are front and centre and that our rights and wellbeing are protected." Voicing the Void has recently been awarded £18,000 in funding from UnLtd, the UK’s foundation for social entrepreneurs. The award’s funding and tailored business support will significantly help Voicing the Void to widen their positive social impact for the marginalised communities they support. Rory Doherty, Founder of Voicing the Void, said: “UnLtd’s support is a game-changer for us. It will allow us to expand our reach and provide more opportunities for the people we work with, while strengthening our community resilience programs. The funding and expertise will help us continue to make a lasting impact, one story at a time.” If you would like to support the Stand with Victims campaign, you can do so via this link. Join our Belfast Live breaking news service on WhatsApp Click this link or scan the QR code to receive breaking news and top stories from Belfast Live. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here and sign up to our daily newsletter here. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow BelfastLive Facebook Twitter More On Newtownabbey
According to the global ecosystem map and research centre, StartupBlink, Estonia takes the lead as best country for AI startups. It was selected as the leading nation from 21 countries and 50 cities based on data about funding, team size, the number of unicorns and total investment amongst other criteria. In the world, Estonia came in at sixth place, even surpassing countries like France and Germany. Estonia might seem to be an unusual place for such substantial startup initiative given its minute size. The small Baltic country is home to fewer than two million people but has made history through tech startups including Bolt and Skype and boasts the highest number of tech unicorns per capita in Europe (unicorns are startups worth more than $1bn/€950m). Ghers Fisman, Head of Research at StartupBlink said: “Estonia’s remarkable performance in the AI startup ecosystems stems from its focus on innovation and density of startups, ranking second globally in AI startups per capita, with about 48 per million people.” He added: “The ecosystem’s success is reinforced by Veriff, an AI unicorn ranked in the top 20% by StartupBlink, based on investment, website traffic, and employee count,” he added. Most Read on Euro Weekly News Plans for Estonia are to keep growing and the government aims to boost the startup and technology sector to 15 per cent of the country’s GDP by next year, 2025. Channels to achieve this include programmes like E-residency and visas for startups and digital nomads, which will act as an incentive for a greater proportion of the population. Germany has jumped up three places in AI startups rankings So how did other countries fare? France had dropped two places, despite some class concepts like Mistral AI. Germany, however, stood out for its sudden catapult climb zooming up the scale by three places since last year. It now sits in seventh place worldwide. Fisman commented: “Germany’s rise to the 7th position globally in the AI startup ecosystem is driven by its impressive 244% increase in AI funding during 2023, far outpacing global trends.” He added: “With 463 AI startups – more than France, which it replaced in the rankings – the country has built a strong foundation for innovation. Success stories like DeepL, one of the best-ranked AI unicorns by StartupBlink, further highlight how Germany is leveraging its resources to establish itself as a leader in AI.” Germany is making great steps towards reaching the top in AI startups but other countries are also showing signs of improvement. Sweden and Ireland have ascended even higher on the scale since 2023 and Romania stands at eleventh place, surpassing other major European countries including Norway, the Netherlands and Finland. US leads the way globally for AI startups Globally, competition is strong, with the US paving the way at the number one spot. It is followed closely by Israel and the UK. Singapore and China have reached fifth and eighth place respectively. In terms of cities, a whopping six out of the top ten are based in the US, with San Francisco being the most savvy in AI startups, according to data. This was followed by New York and Beijing. In Europe, London takes the winning prize, coming fourth worldwide and surpasses neighbouring France by a landslide difference of 50.6 per cent. Despite these exciting figures, reports have noted a decline in funding compared with last year, as well as fewer AI unicorns being created. Last year marked record highs with huge funding destined towards major startups like OpenAI’s $10bn (€9.5bn) investment. Explanations for the laboured investment in AI startups may be due to a natural wearing-off period. The novelty may indeed have turned cold. AI, which was once in a boom period is now reaching a little bit of a stalemate and investors may not be seeing the fruits of their investment quite so readily or speedily.
Texas Tech at Oklahoma State 2:30 p.m. Saturday Boone Pickens Stadium Need to know info TV: ESPN+ Radio: KOTV-1170 Records: Oklahoma State 3-7 (0-7 Big 12), Texas Tech 6-4 (4-3 Big 12) Odds (from FanDuel): Texas Tech -3.5 Last meeting: OSU 41, Texas Tech 31 (2022) All-time series: OSU leads 24-23-3 Forecast: 71 degrees, partly cloudy TOP STORYLINE People are also reading... Sooners legend Tiare Jennings 'a game changer' as OU softball graduate assistant Bill Haisten: ‘Why would you even say that?’ OSU fund-raising was damaged by Gundy comments Berry Tramel: Kevin Wilson makes a decision for TU's future that might not be his State Department of Education bought 532 Trump Bibles, purchase order shows QB commit Jett Niu's dreams led him to OSU, but he had one question for Mike Gundy What's the latest with Michael Fasusi? An update on OU's top 2025 recruiting target Roster cuts are coming to Oklahoma State and Mike Gundy is dreading it Will Brent Venables make a solid offensive coordinator hire? Joe C believes so — and here's why POLL CLOSED: Vote for the Bill Knight Automotive high school football player of the week for Week 11 A new name coming for one of Tulsa's tallest buildings What's Brent Venables telling recruits now? Has no-visit policy for OU commits changed? Police, sheriff talk about what Trump's mass deportation plan could mean for Tulsa James Franco visits Outsiders House Museum Mike Gundy preparing to send Ollie Gordon, Nick Martin, Collin Oliver to NFL Draft Video: Stephen Colbert counts Ryan Walters among 'far-right weirdos' Trump could hire Will OSU seniors win again? Saturday is a senior day in Stillwater, and at least 19 Cowboys will say goodbye to Boone Pickens Stadium for the final time. Should Oklahoma State can't win this one, it will be the longest losing streak in program history. The Red Raiders are likely the team's best chance at a win this season as the only other game takes place on the road at No. 16 Colorado (8-2, 6-1 Big 12) against the possible first quarterback taken in the upcoming NFL Draft Shedeur Sanders and a likely Heisman Trophy finalist in wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter. Texas Tech's defense gives up just under 35 points per game in conference play, which ranks third behind Baylor (35.3) and Oklahoma State (36.9). Oklahoma State trailed Baylor by only three points with 4:51 to play. That was also one of two Big 12 games that saw Oklahoma State find the end zone at least four times. KEY MATCHUP OSU defense vs Texas Tech RB Tahj Brooks Brooks is sixth in the nation in rush yards per game (132) and eighth in total rush yards (1,184). He has 235 carries and averages 5 yards a run. He's not often used in the passing game, but he did match his season-high four receptions last week when he went for 51 receiving yards against Colorado. He's topped 100 rushing yards in every game he's played this season. Meanwhile Oklahoma State still ranks 132 in yards per carry allowed giving up 5.89 an attempt. Only eight other teams even give up more than 5.39 per attempt. PLAYERS TO WATCH OSU RB Ollie Gordon Gordon didn't have the season many hoped or expected for this season after winning the Doak Walker Award last year and finishing seventh in the Heisman vote. He's still on pace to finish with more than 850 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns this year and the offense is coming off its best traditional rushing performance this season. OSU S Trey Rucker The senior safety's availability is somewhat questionable given that he only played 19 snaps against TCU and 28 snaps against Arizona State. Rucker's 78 total tackles still put him 30 ahead of second place, and he's one of only two Cowboys with multiple interceptions. OSU WR Brennan Presley Oklahoma State's all-time receiving leader can further separate himself from everyone else in the record book. He's currently four ahead of previous record holder Rashaun Woods. WHO WINS AND WHY? From columnist Bill Haisten: In the 125-year history of Oklahoma State football, there never has been an eight-game losing streak. If OSU loses to Texas Tech, the Cowboy losing streak is extended to eight games. None of the 19 previous Mike Gundy-coached Cowboy teams had four consecutive home losses. If OSU falls to Texas Tech, it would be the Cowboys’ fourth consecutive setback at Boone Pickens Stadium. In the home finale of a devastating Oklahoma State season, you have to wonder about the Cowboys’ levels of motivation and investment. Texas Tech averages 36 points per game and converts on an impressive 46% of its third-down plays, and in Stillwater on Saturday the Red Raiders prevail 31-23.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks on the day of the 114th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution in Mexico City, Mexico, on Nov. 20. Raquel Cunha/Reuters Robin Shaban is associate partner at Deetken Insight and fellow at the Public Policy Forum and Social Capital Partners. Saúl Sandoval Perea is professor of politics and economics at CETYS Universidad in Tijuana, Mexico. This year has been historic for Mexico. The country elected its first female president and undertook a major overhaul of its judicial system. Moreover, the government is on the verge of fundamentally reforming – and in some instances eliminating – several independent regulatory agencies. These populist changes could have a substantial effect on Canadian investors and other business interests in Mexico. They may also foreshadow populist trends within our own Canadian borders that businesses and investors will need to face. In a radical shift, Mexico’s recent judicial reform opens the selection process for some 7,000 judges and other justice positions – including Supreme Court justices – to citizens through popular vote. Domestic and international investors are increasingly wary of these changes, fearing heightened politicization, diminished independence of the judicial system and a less secure investment environment. On top of these changes, the government is also aiming to drastically reform various regulatory institutions that oversee competition law enforcement, government transparency, energy and telecommunications. Their functions and responsibilities would be transferred to a few federal ministries, ostensibly to save money for social programs and pensions. To appease investors and critics, and to comply with USMCA provisions, the ruling party and the federal government have pledged to make the competition, energy and telecommunications commissions decentralized agencies with technical independence and their own resources. However, they would still lack the authority to set their own budgets. These changes have been developing for years and this trajectory is unlikely to change any time soon. Left-wing former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador began calling for a judicial overhaul last year after frequent clashes with the country’s Supreme Court. He described Mexico’s regulatory agencies as “ wasteful ” and in service of business interests rather than the people. López Obrador didn’t have the votes in Congress to make the judicial and regulatory changes he envisioned. But that situation changed this past summer when his party and its allies secured a supermajority in both legislative chambers. Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s newly inaugurated president and López Obrador’s political protégé, will now lead the charge on dismantling regulatory agencies and realizing López Obrador’s vision. Not surprisingly, these judicial and regulatory reforms may challenge Mexico’s free-trade agreement with Canada and the U.S. Changes to Mexico’s regulators, namely its competition authority, also run counter to best practices outlined by the OECD by making agencies open to political influence. The Mexican government has sent very strong signals that it will not be deterred by Canada or the U.S. from pursuing these profound changes, going so far as to freeze communications with both U.S. and Canadian embassies. Even if officials in Canada were able to somehow curb the reforms Mexico is pursuing, there is little they can do to address the root issue – a deterioration in the population’s trust in conventionally accepted economic policy and regulation. However, with the election of Donald Trump and his vow of substantial tariffs, leaders in Canada and Mexico have been stressing the need for more communication and collaboration. The very fact that the current government believes that courts and regulators are failing to create outcomes that benefit Mexicans is troubling. The drastic reforms being pursued by the government reflect the strength of this conviction. This crisis of faith in government legitimacy isn’t unique to Mexico, as the United States’ election of Mr. Trump shows. Even in Canada, populist trends are shaping economic policy, such as the coming two-month GST break on certain items and promised $250 rebate cheques. Canadian businesses and investors need to adjust to this new populist reality to successfully navigate the inevitable political shifts happening in both Mexico and here in Canada. Regulators may not outright abandon the highly technical and dispassionate ways they evaluate business investments and strategies. However, they may choose to closely scrutinize businesses they may have previously ignored if they perceive potential harm to the broader public, whether real or imagined. To navigate this new landscape, businesses and investors must consider the optics of their activities more carefully. They will also need to find ways to clearly and credibly articulate how they are creating real value for individuals and their families, not just top-line GDP. The unfolding populist wave in Mexico serves as a stark reminder for Canadian businesses: The rules of engagement in global markets are shifting. This isn’t just about trade agreements or regulatory frameworks; it’s about grappling with a deeper, more pervasive challenge – restoring public trust in institutions that underpin economic systems. The question is not whether this populist momentum will influence Canada’s economic and regulatory environment, but how prepared we are to respond when it does.