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A House Divided

Based on a true story, "A House Divided" explores the legal battle over a black woman's inheritance of her white father's estate in mid-1800s Georgia. But to say that this original film is just a courtroom drama is like saying the Atlantic Ocean is just a body of water. Executive producers Jon Avnet and Jordan Kerner's complex story deftly explores the issues of race, family, love and politics, all of which intersect on the Dickson family plantation.

Deadly Texas Bridge Collapse Was Overshadowed By 9/11 Attacks

On Sept 15, 2001, a causeway bridge leading from Port Isabel to South Padre Island collapsed and killed eight people. Twenty years later, survivors and rescuers can talk about it for the first time. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7r7zRZ6arn19nfXN9jmlwaGllZH5xf5Zra3JoZ2d8pbHAnaOyZaSaxaK%2FjJupopyXmnqku8ulmKmrlWLEor%2BMqK2eqqOdrqW71p6bZpqpYoZufZBmmK2skZi4tA%3D%3D

Fans are suing Formula 1 after being forced to leave grandstands in Las Vegas

For many Formula 1 fans, the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend delivered an exciting crescendo Saturday night after the high-speed race through city streets concluded with a dramatic finish. Sparks flew toward the end of the marquee competition, the first F1 race in the resort town in more than four decades. F1 superstar Max Verstappen of team Red Bull breezily nabbed first place in the contest, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took second after overtaking Verstappen's teammate, Sergio Pérez, in the final lap.

Georgia Town Makes Claim For Fruitcake Capital Of The World

In the small town of Claxton, Ga., two bakeries make more than 4 million pounds of fruitcake each year. Both bakeries say Claxton is the fruitcake capital of the world, despite a similar claim made by a company in Corsicana, Texas. "We actually begin with a blend of golden and natural raisins," says Dale Parker, vice president of Claxton Bakery, the larger of the town's two fruitcake companies. "A lot of folks ask us what are the little green things in fruitcake, and that's simply candied pineapple.

Miranda Kerr Net Worth 2023: What Is The Model Worth?

Miranda Kerr, the Australian supermodel, has been a prominent figure in the fashion industry for years. As of 2023, her net worth is estimated to be around $60 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. But how did she amass such wealth, and what has contributed to her success? Miranda Kerr's journey to fame and fortune is a testament to her talent, determination, and business acumen. Born on April 20, 1983, in Sydney, Australia, Kerr grew up as a tomboy, enjoying activities like horse riding and motorbike racing in New South Wales.

One Piece Producers Say Scripts for a Season 2 Are Ready, Episodes Could Air 12-18

On the heels of its splashy debut, the producers behind Netflix’s “One Piece” say scripts for a possible Season 2 are completed and that the next season could be “ready to air” in a year, once production is able to begin.

Woman killed by toxic fumes at McDonald's

Horror at McDonald's: One dead and nine in hospital after breathing in toxic fumes at fast food restaurant By David Gardner for MailOnline Updated: 07:04 EST, 9 September 2011 9 View comments One woman died and nine others were rushed to hospital after breathing in toxic fumes at a McDonald's restaurant. Police believe cleaning chemicals in the bathroom of the Pooler, Georgia, fast food restaurant may have been to blame for the scare.

'PEN15' Is Back, And Girlhood Is Still Painfully Awkward

On her 2001 album Britney, Britney Spears declared herself "not a girl, not yet a woman." In that sleepy ballad, the then-19-year-old pop star and sex symbol stressed her need for more time to grow up while cautioning you, the listener, against trying to protect her. "I've seen so much more than you know now/ So don't tell me to shut my eyes," she croons in her signature guttural, Britney-like way.

13 Best Tinted Lip Balms For Moisture & Pigment 2023

There's no denying that tinted lip balms are one of the most popular skincare-makeup hybrid products around. They can take your lips from chapped to pillow-soft in an instant, all the while giving you that sheer hint of colour, versatile enough to be worn either on its own or on top of your go-to lip combo. Packed with moisture-loving ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and shea butter, they're formulated to deliver long-lasting hydration, which is exactly what our skin craves during the colder months.

30m affordable housing coming to Gloucestershire

A housing provider is investing more than £30 million over the next two years in building new affordable homes in Gloucestershire. Two Rivers Housing, which is based in Newent, currently has 12 schemes with nearly 300 properties at various stages of progression.  The developments stretch from Lydney to Newent and Tewkesbury to Tetbury, taking Two Rivers into brand new areas of the county for the very first time, with several schemes in the Cotswolds.