The HBO series "Lanterns" presents a different take on the superhero story by focusing on a serious crime investigation instead of usual superhero action. The story follows two Green Lanterns, Hal Jordan and John Stewart, as they investigate alien-related crimes and face threats from hostile extraterrestrial beings in a small town.
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"Lanterns" is a new HBO series based on DC Comics characters Hal Jordan and John Stewart, who are Green Lanterns.
The story involves a 2016 mass shooting in Rushville, Nebraska, linked to alien attackers called Manhunters.
Hal Jordan and John Stewart investigate the shooting and try to find the hidden Manhunter to prevent a town attack.
The second storyline, set in 2026, revolves around the murder of Hal Jordan and a new investigation by John Stewart and Sheriff Kerry Kane.
The series combines superhero action with a realistic, crime drama style similar to shows like "True Detective."
The show explores themes of trust, responsibility, and passing on leadership between older and newer heroes.
Key actors include Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan), Aaron Pierre (John Stewart), and Kelly Macdonald (Sheriff Kerry Kane).
The show has been praised for its acting and delivering a fresh and serious approach to the superhero genre.
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Congressional investigators are preparing to look into claims of corruption and wrongdoing involving people appointed by President Trump and his close associates. These investigations are expected to increase as the midterm elections get closer.
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Congress is ready to investigate alleged corruption and misconduct.
The focus is on people appointed by President Trump.
Close associates of President Trump are also under scrutiny.
These probes are expected to grow near the midterm elections.
The investigations aim to ensure accountability in the government.
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Federal immigration agents broke the arm of Ricardo Gonzalez, a US citizen, during a confrontation in Long Beach, California. The incident involved ICE officers using force while detaining him, leading to serious injuries and hospital treatment.
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Ricardo Gonzalez, a US citizen and former city employee, was detained by ICE agents in Long Beach.
Video shows Gonzalez handcuffed and face down with officers kneeling on him.
Gonzalez was hit by an unmarked ICE vehicle, tased twice, and pinned to the ground.
He was taken to the hospital with serious injuries, including a broken arm.
Long Beach police said they found Gonzalez injured and helped him but did not participate in the detention.
Congressman Robert Garcia called the incident a "brutal attack" and supports ending ICE.
The Department of Homeland Security and ICE have not publicly explained the detention or use of force.
A similar case in Texas involved an ICE agent running over and breaking a man’s leg, which may lead to felony charges.
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Dozens of people may have died after a Houthi group attack hit a military camp in Shabwa, Yemen. The Yemeni army said the Houthis fired three ballistic missiles at the camp.
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The attack happened in Shabwa, a region in Yemen.
The Houthis are the group who carried out the strike.
They used three ballistic missiles for the attack.
The target was a military camp.
The exact number of deaths is unclear, but many are feared dead.
The Yemeni army spokesman provided information about the attack.
This incident is part of ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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Hundreds of thousands of people in France protested against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools and public services over the weekend. Violent clashes occurred between the police and some protesters, leading to nearly 2,400 arrests and damage to shops.
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Large protests took place across France with hundreds of thousands participating.
The main reasons for protests were higher living costs and poor public services, especially in education.
Some groups engaged in violence, clashing with police and looting shops.
Police made about 2,400 arrests related to the unrest.
The protests add to political uncertainty ahead of French elections in six months.
The unrest reflects growing public frustration with economic and social issues in France.
President Emmanuel Macron’s government is facing criticism for how it has handled these challenges.
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Iran to meet top officials and discuss the ongoing war involving the United States. His visit aims to help reduce tension in the region and promote talks to end the conflict. Lavrov also participated in talks with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to encourage peace and secure safe shipping routes.
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Lavrov arrived in Tehran for his first visit to Iran since February 2025.
The US and Israel began a war against Iran on February 28, 2026.
Lavrov planned meetings with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a group of six Arab states, is urging Russia to use its influence to start serious peace talks with Iran.
GCC members reported over 7,000 missile and drone attacks by Iran since the war started.
Lavrov supports combining regional and international plans for collective security and peace, including proposals from Russia and China.
Russia reportedly provides military aid to Iran, but President Donald Trump denied that Russia or China would risk helping Iran.
The US has granted some sanctions waivers to Russia to help lower fuel prices caused by the war.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Aberfan to mark the 60th anniversary of a disaster where a collapsed coal waste pile destroyed a school and nearby homes, killing 144 people, mostly children. He met survivors, local residents, and schoolchildren to remember the tragedy and discussed the importance of safety at coal tip sites.
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The Aberfan disaster happened on October 21, 1966, killing 116 children and 28 adults.
A colliery spoil tip, which is a pile of mining waste, collapsed onto Pantglas Primary School and nearby houses.
Prime Minister Burnham visited the memorial garden and community center in Aberfan ahead of the 60th anniversary.
Burnham met Jeff Edwards, one of the last children rescued from the disaster, and local officials.
He said the community showed great strength and noted the disaster was not properly handled by authorities.
The UK government is providing around £140 million to Wales to improve coal tip safety.
An organization is being set up to manage risks around coal waste piles in Wales and across the UK.
King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Prince William plan to visit Aberfan on the anniversary to pay respects.
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A new CBS News poll shows that James Talarico and Ken Paxton are nearly tied in the race for the Texas Senate seat. This poll reflects how both Democrats and Republicans are preparing for the upcoming midterm elections.
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James Talarico and Ken Paxton are the main candidates in the Texas Senate race.
A recent CBS News poll finds their support levels very close.
Both Democrats and Republicans are paying close attention to this race.
The poll results highlight voter opinions ahead of the midterm elections.
The midterm elections are important for deciding political power in Texas.
Polls help show how competitive political races are before the vote.
Ken Paxton is the current Texas Attorney General.
James Talarico is running to challenge Paxton for this position.
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The character Apu from the TV show The Simpsons has returned with a new voice actor, Sunil Malhotra, after nearly ten years of silence. Apu was previously voiced by a white actor, which led to criticism for racial stereotyping. The show worked with Malhotra to make the character more culturally respectful.
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Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is a character on The Simpsons who was last heard speaking in 2017.
The new voice actor for Apu is Sunil Malhotra, who is of Indian origin and grew up in the US.
Hank Azaria, a white actor, originally voiced Apu using a strong Indian accent.
The character faced criticism in 2017 for promoting racial stereotypes of South Asians.
Azaria stopped voicing Apu in 2020 and apologized to Indian viewers.
The 2018 episode of The Simpsons addressed criticism of the character but some remained unhappy.
Malhotra worked closely with the show's producers to return Apu in a way that respects South Asian culture.
Apu’s wife, Manjula, is now voiced by Janina Gavankar, replacing previous voice actors.
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In 2024, more people got U.S. green cards than in the past decade, with Florida receiving the most new green card holders, just ahead of California. At the same time, the Trump administration is reviewing legal immigration more closely, leading to lower approval rates for some green card applications.
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A total of 1.36 million people received lawful permanent resident status (green cards) in the U.S. in fiscal year 2024.
Florida recorded 219,470 new green card holders, slightly more than California’s 217,420.
Texas was third with 160,400 new green card holders, followed by New York with 136,750.
Some states like Florida and Kentucky saw large increases in green card recipients compared to 2023.
The numbers show where green card holders lived after approval, not necessarily where they first entered the U.S.
The Trump administration has introduced stricter reviews of legal immigration applications, causing approval rates to drop.
In April to June 2026, approval rates for family-based green cards dropped from 86% to 81.7%, and employment-based dropped slightly.
Microsoft and Adobe were suspended from a key foreign worker visa program due to concerns by the Labor Department during layoffs.
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Fighting started again on September 23rd in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region after a 2022 peace deal between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) fell apart. Journalists covering the war faced dangerous conditions as residents fled and clashes grew stronger near the front lines.
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On September 23, fighting reignited in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
The conflict is between the government-backed Tigray Peace Force and the TPLF.
The 2022 peace deal ended earlier fighting but collapsed over disarmament and land disputes.
Previous fighting killed over 500,000 people and displaced about 2 million.
Journalists traveled from Addis Ababa to affected towns including Erbeti and Afdera.
Residents were quickly leaving towns as fighting approached.
Reporters faced intense heat, harsh travel conditions, and close artillery fire near the front lines.
Soldiers ordered journalists to leave the front line area for safety after brief reporting.
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Ellie Goulding apologized for promoting pink diamonds linked to a controversial mine in Western Australia, an area with environmental and Indigenous land concerns. The Argyle diamond mine stopped mining in 2020, and local Indigenous groups say the land still faces risks from mining and chemical pollution.
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Ellie Goulding modeled pink diamonds from the Argyle mine for a jewelry event in London.
She later admitted she was unaware of the environmental and Indigenous land issues connected to the mine.
Goulding, known for her environmental work, said she will no longer wear diamonds from Argyle.
The Argyle mine, run by Rio Tinto, closed in 2020 after 37 years of operation.
The Gelganyem Group, representing Indigenous landowners, raised concerns about land damage and “forever chemicals” left by mining.
Rio Tinto is working on closing and cleaning the mine site, in talks with Indigenous representatives.
Jewelry brand Boodles bought the Argyle Pink Diamonds brand and its remaining inventory from Rio Tinto.
The World Wildlife Fund supports Goulding and focuses on mining’s impact on nature and Indigenous rights.
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Shawn Oliver, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, has stopped his campaign after being arrested for driving under the influence. The arrest happened following a car crash involving multiple parked vehicles in New Bedford.
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Shawn Oliver is the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts.
He was arrested after a car accident where his vehicle overturned and hit five parked cars.
The crash occurred around 11:40 p.m. on October 17, 2026, in New Bedford.
Oliver was charged with driving under the influence, negligent driving, lane violation, and speeding.
After the incident, Oliver was treated at St. Luke’s Hospital for his injuries.
He announced he is suspending his campaign to avoid distraction from the election.
Early voting in Massachusetts began within 24 hours of Oliver’s arrest.
Republican candidate Mike Minogue, running for governor, supported Oliver’s decision to suspend the campaign.
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Kylie Jenner appeared at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show wearing a $50 million Fantasy Bra made of gold and diamonds. Her appearance caused mixed reactions, with some people happy and others upset that a traditional supermodel was not chosen.
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Kylie Jenner wore the Fantasy Bra valued at $50 million, made of 18-carat gold and 4,410 diamonds.
The Fantasy Bra is a special, high-value piece usually worn by supermodels at the show.
Some fans liked Jenner’s appearance, while others felt it was unfair to veteran models.
Social media expert Joel Marlinarson said Jenner’s selection reflects a shift toward marketing focused on social media influence and celebrity.
The Victoria’s Secret show returned in 2024 after a break since 2018, with more diverse models featured this year.
Adam Selman, Victoria’s Secret creative chief, said Jenner was chosen because she has wide cultural influence beyond fashion.
British model Summer Nesbeth said Jenner’s role shows the brand’s effort to connect with younger, social media-focused audiences.
The Fantasy Bra was made in partnership with Jacob & Co, requiring over 1,000 hours and many artists to complete.
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Elon Musk promised to give one share of his company SpaceX to every child in the United States next year. This gift could be worth about $10.66 billion in total, based on the current share price and the number of children under 18.
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Elon Musk pledged to give one SpaceX share to each child in America next year.
SpaceX shares recently closed at $146.03 each.
There are about 73 million children under 18 in the United States.
The total value of Musk’s pledge is around $10.66 billion.
Musk made this announcement after the AI company Anthropic said it would give 5% of its shares to a public benefit fund.
Anthropic plans to launch a large initial public offering (IPO) soon.
SpaceX became publicly traded earlier this year, making Musk the world’s first trillionaire.
Musk has donated over $276 million to support Republican candidates in the current elections.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is criticizing President Donald Trump for actions that seem to help Russian President Vladimir Putin in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. This criticism comes as tensions between the two leaders grow worse.
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President Zelenskyy has publicly protested against recent moves by President Trump.
These moves appear to benefit Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.
The Russia-Ukraine war remains a critical international issue.
The article references expert analysis from the Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center.
The conflict involves political tensions between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.
The tensions between President Trump and President Zelenskyy have increased recently.
The news was reported by CBS News journalist Aaron Navarro.
The situation reflects ongoing challenges in international relations related to the war.
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Robert Kabera, a former Rwandan soldier and critic of President Paul Kagame, was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda, where he had sought asylum. His death raises concerns about the safety of Rwandan dissidents living outside Rwanda.
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Robert Kabera was a former Rwandan army sergeant major and critic of President Paul Kagame.
Kabera fled Rwanda after being accused of sexual assault, which he denied, and claimed political persecution in Uganda.
His body was found beheaded near Kampala, Uganda; his head has not been found.
Kabera was also known as a musician and YouTuber, with over 144,000 subscribers, often criticizing Kagame's government.
Kabera’s family fears for their safety after his murder.
Several critics of Kagame have been killed inside and outside Rwanda before.
In 2014, Patrick Karegeya, a former Rwandan intelligence chief and opposition figure, was found dead in South Africa.
The Rwandan government has not commented publicly on Kabera’s killing.
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France experienced widespread violent protests that damaged historic buildings and led to thousands of arrests. The government is considering strict measures like local curfews and a possible state of emergency to restore order before the upcoming presidential election.
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Protests began with young people upset about schools but expanded to national issues like the high cost of living and public service cuts.
Violent riots occurred in many cities including Paris, Marseille, Limoges, and Lyon.
Nearly 2,500 people have been arrested across the country.
Historic buildings, such as the 19th-century Limoges town hall, were burned or vandalized.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu blamed some violence on an ultra-left group trying to disrupt the presidential election in April.
The government is ready to impose local curfews and may declare a state of emergency if needed.
President Emmanuel Macron promised to hold those responsible accountable, emphasizing the importance of protecting the election.
President Donald Trump claimed on social media that migrants were responsible and called for border closures, though French officials made no such connection.
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Actor Matthew McConaughey encourages people to vote for independent candidates in the upcoming midterm elections. He believes that independents can help bring politicians closer to the center, reflecting the values of most Americans.
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Matthew McConaughey posted a video message on X (formerly Twitter) before the midterm elections.
He urged voters to consider independent candidates instead of only Democrats or Republicans.
McConaughey said independents can bring lawmakers back to the middle ground.
He did not endorse any specific candidate in the video.
His message focuses on reflecting the values shared by most American voters.
The message is aimed at encouraging political engagement in the upcoming elections.
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