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Spotify founder joins Arsenal legends in takeover bid

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4 years ago

April 27, 2021

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Three legends have reportedly joined forces with billionaire Spotify founder Daniel Ek as he lines up a potential takeover bid to buy the Arsenal Premier League club.

According to Sky Sports, three members of the team will back the Spotify founder’s bid for a stake in Arsenal. The three members of the premier league club’s iconic 03-04 ‘Invincibles’ team are Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, and Patrick Vieira.

The Swedish billionaire grew up supporting the Gunners. Last week, he tweeted his interest in buying the club:

As a kid growing up, I’ve cheered for @Arsenal as long as I can remember. If KSE would like to sell Arsenal I'd be happy to throw my hat in the ring.
— Daniel Ek (@eldsjal) April 23, 2021

Ek also recently lashed out at club owners following the Super League drama, saying, “they have been running the club like a company, not a football club, and they showed their hand.

He added:

“Maybe it’s a lack of understanding of the core football values and maybe the money was too big of a temptation. But whatever it was, they got it wrong. Badly wrong”

On the other hand, the current owner, American Stan Kroenke, is an unpopular figure among the Arsenal faithful. His popularity dropped further following the recently failed involvement in the Super League breakaway.

Ek is worth an estimated £3.4 billion Euros – a value of the takeover bid has not yet been revealed.

If the Spotify founder is successful in his plan to buy Arsenal, Henry, Vieira and Bergkamp would return to the organisation as part of the new set-up. No doubt that possibility will leave Gunner’s fans salivating.

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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

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1 hour 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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2 hours 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.