In a surprising turn of events, Syrian rebels from the group HTS captured Aleppo, the second largest city in Syria, catching the Syrian military off-guard and distracting Syria’s allies, Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah. As the rebels aim to maintain pressure on Syrian President Bashar Assad, his army is regrouping with support from traditional allies, including airstrikes by Russian and Syrian planes. The recent upheavals in the region have reignited the largely dormant Syrian civil war, with Syria’s allies facing internal conflicts that have weakened their support for Assad.
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Conan O'Brien Reveals 2 Strict Rules For Showing An Oscar Award On Screen
Conan O'Brien, host of the 2025 Oscars, revealed on his podcast that the Academy had strict guidelines for portraying the Oscar statue, rejecting his ideas for promo videos involving the statue being portrayed in domestic scenarios. Despite wanting to portray Oscar in an apron or on a couch, he was told Oscar could never be horizontal or wear clothing. Conan also faced red tape while trying to include gummy snacks in attendee gift boxes, as...
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