Nearly 600 days have passed since the devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles in January 2025, leaving thousands of survivors still waiting for more than $15 billion in federal recovery aid. The fires, which claimed 31 lives and obliterated over 16,000 structures, rank as one of the most destructive in the region's history. The prolonged delay in federal assistance has set a new precedent...

Kristy Matheson, the director of the London Film Festival, has highlighted the persistent challenges female filmmakers encounter as they advance beyond their debut features, noting that progress in gender representation within the industry remains sluggish. Her observations were made during the unveiling of the festival's 2026 edition program, set to take place from October 7 to 19. Women directors helm 109 of the 251...