Nobel Peace Prize sells for Ukrainian children

Published

3 years ago

June 21, 2022

Costa Haritos

The Russian editor-in-chief of a Russian newspaper has sold his Nobel Peace Prize for over $100 million

Dmitry Muratov is the editor-in-chief of the Novaya Gazeta newspaper, who sold his medal.

All of the proceeds from the prize will go to UNICEF’s Humanitarian Response for Ukrainian Children Displaced by War.

“I was hoping that there was going to be an enormous amount of solidarity. But I was not expecting this to be such a huge amount,” Muratov says.

Muratov won the prize in 2021 alongside journalist Maria Ressa, with the committee honouring them “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression”.

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He says he wants the sale to be the “beginning of a flashmob”, where other people auction their valuable possessions to help people in the war-torn country.

European leaders recently visited the war-torn country in a sign of solidarity. In the besieged city of Mariupol, officials have reported over 21,000 civilian dead.

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT agent for proactive task completion

OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent for proactive task completion on users’ behalf, available for Pro, Plus, and Team users

Published

16 minutes ago

July 18, 2025

Ahron Young

OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent for proactive task completion on users’ behalf, available for Pro, Plus, and Team users

In Short:
– OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT agent for autonomous computer-based tasks and enhanced user capabilities.
– Pro, Plus, and Team users gain access today, with more features rolling out for Enterprise and Education users soon.

OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT agent, an innovative model capable of performing computer-based tasks autonomously.This new feature expands upon existing capabilities, allowing users to conduct research, generate reports, and interact with external data sources and applications.

Usage Examples

The ChatGPT agent can manage tasks like reviewing calendars, preparing meals, or analysing competitors. It navigates websites and prompts users for logins when necessary.

Users can halt tasks for additional instructions and must grant permission before actions are executed. The rollout begins today for Pro, Plus, and Team users, with Pro users receiving access by the end of the day and others over the next few days.

OpenAI will extend this feature to Enterprise and Education users soon. Pro users will receive 400 messages monthly, while Plus and Team users will get 40, with options for additional credits.

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancelled by CBS

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in May 2026 amid financial concerns and speculation of political interference

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24 minutes ago

July 18, 2025

Ahron Young

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in May 2026 amid financial concerns and speculation of political interference

In Short:
– The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end in May 2026 due to financial reasons.
– Colbert’s show will not be replaced, despite strong viewership and Emmy nominations.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will conclude in May 2026.CBS confirmed the cancellation is due to financial reasons, although Democratic Senator Adam Schiff suggested potential political motives behind the decision.

Future Plans

Colbert’s show will not have a replacement. CBS stated the cancellation stems from financial challenges in the late-night landscape, asserting it is unrelated to the show’s content or performance.

Reports indicate CBS’s parent, Paramount, is negotiating an $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media, pending approval from the Federal Communications Commission. Recently, Paramount also settled a lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump regarding a CBS interview with Kamala Harris.

In response to his show’s cancellation, Colbert expressed offence and critiqued the situation on air.

Despite the cancellation, Nielsen ratings show Colbert has maintained strong viewership with over 2.4 million viewers, and his show has been nominated for another Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show.