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The offer comes from David Ellison, the 41-year-old son of Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle, who has recently acquired CBS and Paramount in a bold move influenced heavily by his own philanthropic and political interests, notably around Israel. Buyers reports that Weiss is close to signing, with sources indicating negotiations are "on the one-yard line." Should this deal close, Weiss would receive a lucrative exit just over five years after leaving her role at The New York Times, marking a significant career shift.