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Paul Conyngham's months-long quest to fight his rescue mutt Rosie's cancer has grabbed the attention of OpenAI boss Sam Altman, who called it an "amazing story" in an X post on Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Stretching to make a film of this scale, ambition and vision, Fastvold has grabbed hold of something genuinely singular.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

While the government shutdown has grabbed headlines, it was likely not at the forefront of consumers’ minds this month, survey director Joanne Hsu said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

A large asteroid known as 2024 YR4 has grabbed headlines this week as scientists first raised its chances of hitting earth, then lowered them.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025

Celia shuts her eyes, attempting to concentrate, but it has always been difficult to push him away once he has grabbed ahold of her, and she cannot manage it.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern