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Myanmar says an ethnic alliance has seized a key city bordering China

BANGKOK — Myanmar's military government has acknowledged that it withdrew its forces from a key city on the northeastern border with China after it was taken over by an alliance of ethnic armed groups it has been battling for months. The fall of Laukkaing late Thursday is the biggest in a series of defeats suffered by Myanmar's military government since the ethnic alliance launched an offensive Oct. 27. It underlines the pressure the government is under as it battles pro-democracy guerrillas in the wake of a 2021 military takeover as well as ethnic minority armed groups across the country.

Natasha Lyonnes Accent Gets More New York When Shes Scared

Natasha Lyonne’s signature New York accent is almost as famous as her and her vibrant red curly hair. It’s been impersonated on Saturday Night Live, by friends like Amy Poehler, and the internet at large. While the native New Yorker doesn’t mind people poking fun at her accent, she tells Rolling Stone that it actually changes depending on how she’s feeling. In her new show Poker Face, where she plays a former poker player that’s very good at telling when people are lying, Lyonne’s accent is less pronounced than it is in her other hit show, Russian Doll.

Oppenheimer Leads 2024 Critics Choice Awards With 8 Wins

Hollywood turned out on Emmys Eve for the 2024 Critics Choice Awards! Barbie led the nominations this year — with 18 noms, including Best Director for Greta Gerwig and Best Actress and Supporting Actor for Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Just Ken (Ryan Gosling). But it was the Oppenhomies’ night, as the back end of Barbenheimer won eight awards, including Best Picture. The Holdovers won for Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Young Actor/Actress, which must have been huge for Snoop Dogg.

Photos from Eugene Levy's Best Roles

1/24 Donaldson Collection/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The sketch comedy series launched the careers of Second City comedians Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, John Candy, Andrea Martin, Rick Moranis, Joe Flaherty, Harold Ramis, Martin Short and Dave Thomas. Levy's hilarious characters included the utterly befuddled Sid Dithers, Alex Trebek spoof Alex Trebel, nervous dance show host Mel Slirrup, clueless news anchor Earl Camembert and obnoxious funnyman Bobby Bittman. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7prvNpaCnnV6YvK57z6GmraejZIByhZVtZp6tl5q7pnnLnq2yq12XsrTAjKumpZ2j

Seth Rogen Won't Work with James Franco After Sexual Allegations

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Singer Lainey Wilson Details Her Song 'Watermelon Moonshine'

TV Country music singer Lainey Wilson plays quite a few of her songs, such as 'Watermelon Moonshine,' in the Taylor Sheridan series 'Yellowstone.' Published on December 12, 2022 2 min read Yellowstone Season 5 Episode 6 featured Lainey Wilson’s latest song, “Watermelon Moonshine.” The country music singer is one of the latest talents to join the cast of Taylor Sheridan’s extremely popular series. Wilson plays Abby, a country music singer that captures the attention of one of the cowboys at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.

Supercut: Every Nicolas Cage Movie Laugh Ever

Sometimes you just gotta laugh, and when your career has gone like Nicolas Cage’s has, that sometimes is always. Thus, this truly nuts Nicolas Cage laughing supercut. Mark Heiliger edited together every single laugh from every single Cage movie into one 20-minute, nightmare-inducing supercut. Like a pot of water bubbling and bubbling until it reaches a full boil, Cage’s laugh starts as a muted titter but slowly grows into the maniacal cackle we’ve grown to love.

The unique holiday rental that's in the grounds of a stunning 14th century Scottish castle

This is the unique holiday rental that allows guests the chance to stay in the stunning grounds of a historic 14th century castle. The cottage is an annex of Skene House, which was once home to a family who sided with Robert the Bruce but were later booted out of Scotland for supporting Charles I of England during the Civil War. The property in Abderdeenshire sleeps up to seven people and costs £500 for the week meaning it can cost as little as £75 per person if filled to capacity.

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Train4ll is a specialist provider of training for the construction industry. There are courses available to suit all levels of experience and knowledge, whether you are somebody who wants to expand your plastering skills or just someone who wants to learn how to tile a bathroom, we have a course that will meet your requirements. Victoria Business Park Victoria Avenue Chard Somerset TA20 1HE Unit 3, Wirral Park Glastonbury

Uncover 11 Incredible Free Activities Just Outside St. Charles, MO!

Best Free Things to Do in Saint Louis: St. Charles, Missouri is a city that offers a variety of free and budget-friendly activities for visitors and residents alike. From parks and historic sites to hiking trails and art galleries, there are plenty of options for those looking to explore the area without breaking the bank. Here are 11 incredible free activities just outside St. Charles, MO: 1. St. Charles Historic District: Take a stroll through the historic district of St.