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Launched in 2002 by Nick Woodman, who initially sought to capture images from his surfing ventures, GoPro went public in 2014.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Canada’s national government—led by the Liberal Party since 2015—has long sought to pass legislation aimed at addressing the potential harms children face online, without success.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
A separate email alleged Gates sought to "surreptitiously" give his then-wife Melinda antibiotics to protect her from the same infection.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The VA’s 2027 budget proposal sought $500 million for eight projects, including a parking structure and rehabilitation of six existing buildings, but no funds for new housing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
As a matter of fact, it came first to Jop, the seventeen-year-old apprentice who had sought a safe home at the Beje.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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