## Syrian rebels appear to have entered Damascus as Assad regime’s defenses crumble

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Syrian rebels have declared the capital Damascus “free” after entering the city to scant resistance from regime forces, while claiming President Bashar al-Assad has fled the capital, losing his decades-long grip on power.

Footage shared on social media and verified by CNN showed people celebrating in Syria’s second-largest city Aleppo, as word spread of Assad fleeing Damascus.

Aleppo fell to the rebels just over a week ago, as they launched a surprise lightning offensive which has since swept several major cities.

The rebels earlier claimed to have entered the capital and taken control of the notorious Saydnaya Military Prison north of Damascus.

Observers said Homs was of huge strategic importance to the rebels, as its capture effectively split the Assad regime in two, severing the government in Damascus from the coast.

“Our operations are continuing to liberate the entire Damascus countryside, and our eyes are on the capital, Damascus.”.

Although the official line from the Syrian president’s office is that Assad has not fled, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN that Assad is nowhere to be found in Damascus. »

### FDA may outlaw food dyes ‘within weeks’: Bombshell move would affect candy, soda and cakes, revolutionize American diets

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3 Red 3, found in fan-favorite sweets and other foods, could be banned in the US, NBC News reports.

“While food companies must ensure that the food they market is safe, they are also only required to ensure that their products meet FDA’s standards.

Some studies have shown the potential harms posed by food dyes, such as ill effects on gut health and behavioral issues. »

### Jay-Z's Cannabis Brand Goes Up In Smoke: The Rise And Fall Of Monogram From $50 Joints To Massive Losses - Gold Flora (OTC:GRAM)

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Jay-Z’s cannabis brand, Monogram, launched in 2020 amid glowing media coverage in GQ, Vogue, and Vanity Fair soon followed.

However, four years later, Monogram seems to have vanished from the market.

The brand's parent company, The Parent Company (TPCO), seems to be faring no better, noted SF Gate which first reported this story. »

### She had 20 knife wounds and at least 11 bruises. Authorities said she killed herself

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Josh and Sandee Greenberg want the authorities to find and prosecute the person who killed their daughter.

For his part, the security guard, Phil Hanton, filed a declaration saying he did not accompany Sam upstairs that day.

But to Dr. Ross, this did not prove Ellen killed herself — especially given his other findings. »

### Assad regime in Syria may fall in days, US increasingly believes

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Biden administration officials, watching the remarkable speed of the Syrian rebel advance, increasingly see the possibility of the regime of Bashar al-Assad falling within days, five US officials told CNN.

“Probably by next weekend the Assad regime will have lost any semblance of power,” another official said.

“The question is whether regime forces actually stand their ground when it comes to Damascus,” they added. »

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