Lanterns

Students at Ohio State University are finding friendship and a sense of belonging through recreational sports, according to a report from The Lantern, the university's student newspaper. The article highlights how intramural and casual athletic programs give students a way to meet peers, stay active, and feel connected on a large campus where forming communities can otherwise be difficult.

HBO's upcoming series Lanterns is drawing positive reactions from viewers and commenters online. The DC Comics adaptation is being praised ahead of its release, with early impressions suggesting the network's take on the Green Lantern property is landing well with fans of the comic universe.

A historical scene from Dresden's Neumarkt is drawing attention: the Frauenkirche with its lantern-crowned dome rises over the square, the Luther monument stands in front, and horse-drawn carriages pass houses bearing old shop signs, including the Hotel Fürst Bismarck and the Pfund brothers' dairy. Readers are reacting to the glimpse of the city centre as it looked before its destruction in the Second World War and later rebuilding.

Walmart is selling a two-pack of solar-powered hanging lanterns for $27, and the budget outdoor lighting is getting attention as shoppers look to add warm seasonal ambience to patios and porches for autumn. The lanterns charge by day and glow after dark, offering an affordable way to refresh outdoor spaces without wiring or added energy costs.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has established a Governor's Office of Music, a new state body dedicated to supporting and promoting the state's music industry and heritage. The move, reported by outlets including the Kentucky Lantern, is being discussed as an effort to boost tourism, celebrate Kentucky's musical traditions and grow the creative economy.