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The film is set in 1920 in New York City, where racism was rampant, and many colored people would attempt to pass off as white to avoid being a victim of harassment, or even worse. Clare was one such woman. What does it mean to “pass”? Irene and Clare were childhood friends. While Irene stuck to her true identity and went by as an African-American woman married to a black doctor, Clare had decided to pass off as a white woman....

[HTML2] Last week saw the public launch of another action RPG set to compete against the likes of Diablo 3 and Torchlight 2. Titled Path of Exile, the free-to-play PC game is the first title by New Zealand developer Grinding Gear Games who’ve been working on the release for over half a decade. On top of the obvious selling point that Path of Exile is free, the microstransaction-supported online-only game boasts several unique game mechanics that help differentiate it from the competition, and according the the numbers, players came in droves on day one to check it out....

Fernandes recently posted a photo on social media that captured the attention of millions of people around the world. The post had a photo of Fernandes standing between Eric Bailly and Raphael Varane, with the caption: As expected, many were quick to jump to conclusions after seeing the photo and thought that Fernandes preferred Bailly and Varane as his centre-back pairing. While a section of fans are busy speculating, the Manchester United no....

While State officials are demanding quick military retaliation for “a clear-cut case of state-sponsored terrorism,” a White House official told NEWSWEEK that the administration has no current plans for an attack. Seething over that “nonchalant attitude,” State counterterrorism officials say U.S. policy is to strike back at states responsible for terrorism. American jets attacked Libya, for example, for its part in the 1986 Berlin disco bombing that killed two U....

NEWSWEEK: On Aug. 9, 1994, your co-counsel, Robert Shapiro, said, “Race is not and will not be an issue in this case.” COCHRAN: Yes, he said that. And I really believe that Bob believed that with all his heart. But he couldn’t have understood at that time fully all the things that would happen. As an African-American, I would not have made that statement . . . I think race plays a part of everything in America, let alone this trial ....

In a viral Reddit post published on r/AmITheA**hole, Redditor u/In-law-issues (otherwise referred to as the original poster, or OP) said they were happy to house the engaged couple but explained how the rent-free living arrangement imploded when they were forcefully banned from their son’s wedding. Titled, “[Am I the a**hole] for throwing them out of a house that we own [when] Son & future In-Laws [decided] to exclude his family from wedding?...

Tottenham forward Kane, captain for the second time in four days, scored either side of goals from Samuel Umtiti and Djibril Sidibe, his second from the penalty spot coming after Raphael Varane was sent off for clumsily felling Dele Alli. England hit five-year low in France But England failed to kick on, instead losing to Ousmane Dembele’s goal and leaving Kane frustrated. “Yeah, definitely [a missed chance to make a statement] - obviously scoring two goals away from home in France should be enough,” he told ITV....

Line: Clemson -1.5, Total: 51.5 Line movement: The total has dipped from 54 to 51.5, a move at least partly driven by the heavy rain to be brought by Hurricane Joaquin. In terms of the spread, Clemson opened -1.5 at The Wynn on Sunday and was bet up to -2.5 later the same day. Notre Dame money followed, though, and the line was down a pick ’em at one point....

Over the past month, the 2022 Wimbledon champion has received a lot of support from people around the world. Former World No. 1 and seven-time Grand Slam winner John McEnroe has once again come forward to criticize the US government. Advocating that Djokovic should be allowed to play, the American told news portal Outkick that it’s an individual’s choice whether to take the vaccine or not. McEnroe further praised the Serb, calling him “one of the greatest athletes in any sport....

Despite being in Germany’s top flight for the first time in their history after only being founded in 2009, Leipzig have been a revelation this season and went into the Bundesliga’s mid-season break in second, just three points behind pacesetters Bayern. Timo Werner, Emil Forsberg, Naby Keita and Willi Orban have been particularly impressive so far, with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side currently looking on course for a Champions League spot....

What happened to Olaf after Elsa made him while she was belting out “Let It Go”? Why does he love summer? What was he up to moments before he met Anna and Kristoff? Fans have been wondering about these things since we met him in 2013. The film will show the snowman discover his identity in the wintry world of Arendelle. Trent Correy and Dan Abraham, who worked on Frozen 2 together, are reuniting again for this short film as co-directors....

Mabel is not one to be messed with and leads Tie-Dye Guy down an alleyway just as he is reciting a monologue about the inflation of Cheetos and the price of Mabel’s jacket. She abruptly turns around and pushes him to the ground, taking out her knitting needle, threatening to take him “down to the bone.” The altercation is an exact mirror of the nightmare Mabel was having in the first episode which involved her stabbing a man to death in her bedroom with her knitting needle....

In an interview with Hockey India, Punia praised the team’s recent performances at the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers last year and the FIH Series Finals. When asked about the team’s goals, Punia said that a top-five position in the world is a major aim for the side. The Indian team is currently placed on the ninth spot in the official FIH rankings. Punia also credited the well-defined structure in Indian hockey for being one of the crucial reasons for the success of the team in recent years....

Kathleen Lucas, a parent from Ottawa County, wrote in a statement posted on Facebook from the Michigan Parent Alliance for Safe Schools that the “state is on fire, because too many of those in power have not used that power to keep us from getting to this point. “Our children and educators, and our health care workers and those who need their care, are suffering needlessly due to this dereliction of duty....

In Episode 1, Outlander viewers learned of Jamie and Tom’s tumultuous past at Ardsmuir Prison where Tom, a “a really staunch protestant” Heughan told Newsweek, clashed with the Catholics, de-facto led by Jamie. By Episode 2, Tom, his son Allan (Alexander Vlahos) and niece Malva (Jessica Reynolds) are starting to come out of their shell, but they are “not the classic villains” audiences new to Outlander might think, Jones told Newsweek....

In honor of the major milestone, the Celebration Pack is now available to purchase via the Blizzard Store. Featuring three different tiers - Essentials, Heroic, and Epic - the pack includes Hearthstone card packs, new pets and mounts for Diablo 3 and World of Warcraft, five Overwatch loot boxes, and much more. One offering that has particularly excited fans is a new legendary skin for Overwatch hero Reinhardt, included in the Heroic ($39....

In the late 1990s, the real Erica Gauthier found herself unexpectedly caught up in the infamous Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee sex tape scandal, via her estranged husband, Rand Gauthier (played by Seth Rogen) who had stolen the tape from Lee’s home in 1995. Speaking to Newsweek, Schilling shared what it was like to take on the role of Erica Gauthier and serve as the moral voice of reason in Pam & Tommy....

Path of Exile has had an impressive run since its debut in 2013, the Diablo-style action RPG developed by Grinding Gear Games has grown increasingly popular thanks to its generous free-to-play model, free form approach to character builds, and addicting progression systems. Boasting a Very Positive rating with over 180,000 reviews, the game has remained one of Steam’s most popular free titles. Roughly once a year since launch, it has received a number of expansions and “mini-expansions” that have introduced new content, systems, and features always with the goal of keeping the game feeling fresh....

Peacemaker, which landed on HBO Max with its first three episodes on Thursday, January 13, opens with its eponymous character in hospital, five months after the events of the DC movie, with nothing but a replaced clavicle to show for the damage that was done to him. The character, whose real name is Christopher Smith, is all healed up and can go back home, according to the doctor, and he takes this as his chance to escape having to go back to prison by leaving inconspicuously....

In case you didn’t know… The 26-year-old forward moved to Liverpool in a £34 million transfer from Southampton in 2016 and has only recently penned down a new contract that ties him down to the club until 2023. Mane has emerged to be an integral part of Liverpool’s front three, scoring 40 goals in 90 appearances for the club so far. Together with the likes of Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino, the forward has been wreaking havoc up front....