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Jan 27 2026BUSINESS

Pharma Powerhouse: Novartis Stock Soars, But Is It a Safe Bet?

Novartis, a big name in the medicine world, has seen its stock price hit record highs. Over the past year, shares have jumped nearly 50%. This Swiss company makes a wide range of medicines, from cancer treatments to drugs for immune system disorders. The company's CEO recently said that by mid-2026

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Jan 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Leader Joins the Team to Boost AI Welding Tech

Novarc Technologies has welcomed a new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Donato Montanari. He's a big deal in the tech world, with over 30 years of experience in AI, machine vision, and industrial automation. Montanari is not new to this game. He's been a leader in tech companies and has even started

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Novato's Mayor Leaves Office with a Year of Wins and Tough Lessons

Novato's former Mayor, Tim O’Connor, wrapped up his term in December, looking back at a year packed with achievements and challenges. He pointed out that the city made big strides in 2025, like catching up on audits, giving out over $1 million for affordable housing, and starting a grant program to

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Little-Known Chemicals and Your Baby's Growth

Chemicals called PFAS are everywhere. They are in our water, food, and even the air. These chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors. This means they mess with the body's hormones. They can cause problems for growing kids, especially in the first two years of life. One way babies get these chemic

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Nov 12 2025HEALTH

Novartis Expands Cancer Drug Production in the US

Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical giant, has just opened a new manufacturing plant in Carlsbad, California. This facility is part of a bigger plan to invest $23 billion in the United States over the next five years. The focus of this new plant is on making cancer drugs, specifically for a treatment c

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Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Hormone Havoc: How Everyday Chemicals Mess with Your Body

Chemicals lurking in everyday items can wreak havoc on your body's natural processes. These sneaky substances, known as endocrine disruptors, are found in various products, from plastics to pesticides. They mess with your hormones, which are like messengers in your body, telling different parts what

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Jul 06 2025SPORTS

Djokovic's Wimbledon Milestone: A Look at His Historic Win

Novak Djokovic has done it again. He just won his 100th match at Wimbledon. This puts him in some pretty exclusive company. Only two other players have achieved this feat: Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer. Djokovic beat his fellow Serbian, Miomir Kecmanovic, in straight sets. The scores were 6-

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Feb 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Chemical Safety: New Tech Predicts Harm to Microbes

Chemicals can be harmful to the environment, but testing each one is a slow process. Scientists have found a way to speed this up using something called graph neural networks (GNNs). These networks can predict how harmful a chemical might be to tiny microbes called nitrifiers. These microbes are imp

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Jan 25 2025SPORTS

Novak Djokovic’s Injury: A Setback, Not a Retirement

Novak Djokovic, one of tennis' greatest players, recently faced a setback at the Australian Open. He had to withdraw from the semifinals due to a torn leg muscle. This isn't the first time Djokovic has encountered an injury during a Grand Slam tournament. Last year, he had to leave the French Open w

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Novak Djokovic Retires Early; Alexander Zverev Defends Him

Novak Djokovic, the 37-year-old tennis star, faced boos from the crowd at the Australian Open after being forced to retire in the semi-final due to a leg injury. Djokovic had been struggling with a torn muscle in his upper left leg, which he sustained during his quarter-final comeback against Carlos

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