Jim Jarmusch’s “Father Mother Sister Brother” Surprises with Golden Lion Win at 2025 Venice Film Festival as Honors Unfold for Emerging Talent

VENICE, Italy — The 2025 Venice Film Festival wrapped up this weekend, culminating in an award ceremony that showcased a range of cinematic talent. Held on Saturday evening, the event celebrated both the competition and the Orizzonti sections, with an unexpected victory for Jim Jarmusch’s contemplative film, “Father Mother Sister Brother,” which captured the prestigious Golden Lion award. Jarmusch, visibly surprised, expressed his astonishment as he accepted the award on stage. The film distinguished itself among a competitive lineup of more extravagant entries. The Volpi Cup for Best Actor went to Toni Servillo for his … Read more

Florida Mother Sues Dairy Farm After Raw Milk Allegedly Causes Toddler’s Illness and Pregnancy Loss

A mother in Florida has initiated a lawsuit against a dairy farm following an incident where raw milk reportedly led to serious health issues for her young child and the tragic loss of her pregnancy. The complaint, filed on August 13 in Seminole County Circuit Court, accuses Keely Farms Dairy, LLC, and Nature’s Natural Foods, LLC, operator of Wild Hare Natural Market, of negligence. In her lawsuit, Rachel Maddox claims to be pursuing the case both for herself and on behalf of her toddler, who has experienced multiple hospitalizations after consuming the raw milk. An … Read more

Kansas Mother Found Guilty of Child Endangerment Following Daughter’s Tragic Death

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A mother from Kansas was found guilty of child endangerment in connection with the tragic death of her daughter. The jury’s decision came after a trial that examined the circumstances leading up to the child’s death, stirring community concern over child welfare. The case revolved around the death of the 6-year-old girl, whose tragic passing highlighted serious issues regarding parenting and safety. Prosecutors presented evidence suggesting that the mother’s negligence significantly contributed to the dangerous living conditions that ultimately led to the child’s demise. During the trial, witnesses described various incidents … Read more

Federal Judge Grants Release to Mother Detained by ICE, Reuniting Her with Young Children After Weeks Apart

LAKE ELMO, Minn. — A federal judge has ordered the release of Antonia Aguilar Maldonado, a mother who has been in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody for nearly four weeks. Her release comes as her immigration case continues in court. Aguilar Maldonado, originally from El Salvador, was arrested on July 17 while commuting to work. She has no previous criminal record and is a mother of two small children; the youngest, a nursing infant, relies solely on her breast milk due to a milk allergy. Following her arrest, Aguilar Maldonado was held at … Read more