Tragedy struck a Kentucky outdoor concert on Saturday when a shooting claimed one life and left four others wounded.

The unsettling incident unfolded in Lexington, merely a mile from a venue where Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear was attending a dinner organized by the Kentucky Democratic Party.

Authorities reported that among those injured were two children, aged 14 and 4, along with two adults. Fortunately, all four victims were taken to a nearby hospital and are expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries.

“Before I continue, I do need to let y’all know we do have some tough news tonight,” Governor Beshear announced solemnly at the dinner, after being informed of the distressing event.

“About a mile and a half from here, we’ve had a shooting actually since we started this dinner,” he continued.

“We have five people that I think received injuries and probably have one deceased,” he added before assuring diners that the situation had been resolved.

“To stop mass shootings, we have got to elect Democrats that will actually do something about it,” Beshear said.

Authorities say the shooting took place at around 6:45 p.m. in Charles Young Park. They did not offer any details about the victims, the deceased person or a suspect.

No arrests have been made in the case as of Sunday morning, but police say there is no threat to the public.

“If you know somebody who might be inclined to use a weapon, please do anything you can do to let us know before something happens. Please let us know,” Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said at a press conference.

The incident came on the heels of another mass shooting at Virginia State University on Saturday morning.

That attack left five people injured, and police arrested 19-year-old suspect Camron Harris in connection with the case.

HBO’s latest Sunday night sensation, Lanterns, breathes new life into the iconic Green Lantern comic series with a live-action twist. Starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, the first human ever chosen by the enigmatic Guardians to become a Green Lantern, this show promises a thrilling intergalactic adventure. The Green Lanterns, equipped with rings that allow them to manifest anything they fancy, serve as cosmic protectors. Joining Chandler is Aaron Pierre, portraying John Stewart, a former Marine dedicated to molding himself into the next Green Lantern.

As Lanterns kicks off, we find Hal Jordan reluctantly assuming the duty of mentoring John Stewart, an arrangement mandated by the Guardians. This partnership is anything but harmonious, as the two characters often collide, preferring rivalry over camaraderie. Their tumultuous relationship is put to the test as they attempt to unravel a mysterious murder case in the quaint town of Rushville, Nebraska—one intriguing twist being the involvement of extraterrestrial beings.

Will Hal ever impart the true spirit of being a Green Lantern to John? And what could possibly lure aliens to the heartlands of Nebraska? Moreover, can Green Lanterns truly be devoid of fear? These questions loom large over the series, beckoning viewers to join the unfolding drama.

Fans are eagerly anticipating the premiere, wondering, most crucially, when Lanterns will light up screens on HBO and HBO Max.

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The wait is over. Tune in tonight as Lanterns debuts on HBO’s roster, introducing audiences to the universe’s bravest heroes.

Lanterns Release Date:

The very first episode of Lanterns will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, August 16.

What Time Does Lanterns Episode 1 Come Out?

Lanterns Episode 1 comes out on HBO and HBO Max at 9 PM ET on Sunday, August 16.

How Many Episodes are in Lanterns Season 1? Lanterns Episode Guide:

There are 8 episodes in the first season of Lanterns. New episodes of the superhero drama will premiere on Sundays between now and October 4, 2026.

Here’s your guide to when every episode of Lanterns comes out:

• Episode 1 “Pilot”: Sunday, August 16

How To Watch Lanterns:

Lanterns is an HBO original, which means you can only catch it with an HBO or HBO Max subscription. Don’t have HBO Max?

If you’re new to HBO Max, you can sign up for as low as $10.99/month with ads, but an ad-free subscription will cost $18.49/month.

If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the discounted Disney+ Bundles with Hulu and HBO Max. With ads, the bundle costs $19.99/month and without ads, $32.99/month.

Will There Be a Lanterns Season 2?

We don’t yet know if Lanterns will get a second season, but it sure feels like show that HBO hopes will be a big hit.

Is There a Lanterns Trailer?

Yep! You can watch the official Lanterns trailer by scrolling to the top of this page.

Lanterns Cast: Who’s Who in HBO’s Green Lantern Show:

HBO’s Lanterns is full of up-and-coming Hollywood stars, iconic TV talent, and your favorite actors to follow on screen. You might recognize some of the Lanterns cast from projects like Friday Night Lights, Rebel Ridge, Trainspotting, Deli Boys, and more. Here’s who’s in the Lanterns cast:

• Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan

Tragedy has struck Indiana as a promising young football talent has been confirmed as one of the unfortunate casualties of the catastrophic floods that recently swept through the state.

The lifeless body of Matthew Morey was discovered on Saturday in the waters of the Mississinewa River, following a report of his disappearance, according to statements from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities initiated a search for the 18-year-old after he and several companions plunged into the river near Muncie on Wednesday, officials disclosed.

The motive behind the group’s leap into the river remains a mystery. While deputies managed to rescue three individuals, Morey evaded their efforts and could not be found.

Confronted by perilous conditions, the search efforts were forced to cease on Thursday as the historic floodwaters continued to rage—a phenomenon described by many as a ‘once in a lifetime’ event.

Before he was found, his devastated mother, Angie Morey, searched tirelessly for her then-missing son. 

‘I’m hurt and I need some help, and so we’re not there and I can’t get there,’ Angie told NBC News as she cried on Friday. 

‘I can’t get to him because there’s no – I can’t get in a boat. If I had a boat, I swear to God I’d be in that water,’ she added, explaining that people were told the current was too strong to get in a boat. 

Angie sadly continued: ‘And my hope is that he’s still alive.’ 

Morey recently graduated from high school and was set to attend Perdue University, NBC News affiliate KYMA reported.  

At least six people, including Morey, lost their lives in the surging flood, and countless more have lost their homes as of Sunday morning. 

A four-year-old boy, 58-year-old woman, and two other females died in the flood, authorities said. Their identities are unknown at this time.   

At least 70 people had been rescued on Saturday, Indianapolis Fire Department spokesperson Rita Reith said. 

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett declared a national emergency on Friday after days of heavy rainfall caused creeks and streams across the state to swell. 

President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Indiana, and federal disaster assistance is available to the state, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said.

Hogsett said the city was dealing with its most severe flooding in more than 30 years and conditions were shifting rapidly.

Jacob Spence, director of Marion County Emergency Management, called it a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ flood.

‘This is an unprecedented event, and unfortunately we’re setting some new records,’ he told The Associated Press.

The National Weather Service reported that more than 11 inches of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas.

A Meal Train fundraiser has since been launched for the Morey family. 

They have requested that people make monetary donations or send gift cards instead of meals, the page read. 

As of Sunday morning, more than $15,000 had been raised for the grieving family. 

Locals came out for a massive candlelight vigil in honor of the teen. His heartbroken family was seen standing in the front row. 

A two-year-old girl named Alayna has been left fighting for her life in the hospital after she drowned when flood water took over her family’s basement, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser. 

The toddler was at home with her mother, Becky, and her 13-year-old brother, Liem, when their home in Rush County flooded, her aunt shared. 

Liem called 911 after finding his sister under water while their mother performed CPR on the little girl. 

Emergency responders couldn’t reach the home because the flood waters were too high, so a local farmer used his tractor to help them get to Alayna, the page read. 

She was airlifted to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital and remains in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).  

Alayna has been placed on a ventilator, and as of Saturday, she had her ‘EEG monitor removed after showing no signs of seizure activity,’ her aunt shared in an update. 

Sadly, the little girl has contracted a bacterial infection in her lungs and breathing trials have not been successful. 

As of Sunday morning, more than $11,400 had been raised for her family. 

Breaking news… updates to follow. 

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

At the tender age of 15, Kara Robinson Chamberlain endured a terrifying ordeal, being kidnapped by a serial killer. Today, she’s channeling her strength and insight into uncovering truths behind decades-old unsolved cases.

As the host of the intriguing true-crime series “Somebody Knows Something,” which is produced by ABC News Studios and Freeform, Chamberlain delves into the mysteries surrounding unresolved disappearances and murders. This series revisits each chilling case with the help of the victims’ families, aiming to shine a new light in hopes that it uncovers a lead crucial to solving the puzzle.

“My purpose was to let families have the mic and show what law enforcement has done,” Chamberlain explained to News Media. “We strive to equip the public with essential details, encouraging anyone with potentially helpful information to step forward. Many of these unresolved mysteries involve children or young individuals. As a mother of three, I often find myself feeling a profound connection, either with the missing youngsters or with the parents grappling with these tragedies.

“I genuinely think we can make a difference,” Chamberlain said. “If I can get answers for one of these families, it would be a life goal for me.”

That mission is deeply personal for Chamberlain, whose own story of survival began more than two decades ago.

On June 24, 2002, 15-year-old Chamberlain was at a friend’s home in South Carolina when Richard Evonitz, the man who would abduct her, pulled into the driveway.

“There was a moment when my captor pulled into my friend’s driveway, and I thought, ‘That’s weird,'” she recalled. “That was my intuition. But I immediately started making excuses for why he could have been there, what could have been the reason. And so, I quieted my intuition.”

It was a split-second instinct Chamberlain would soon wish she had trusted.

The stranger approached her with pamphlets and asked if her parents were home. Then, he held a gun to her neck and threatened to shoot her if she screamed. He forced Chamberlain into a dark storage container in his car.

“I’m often asked, ‘What’s the thing that we can learn from your story, Kara, to keep ourselves or our children safe?'” she said. “And the one thing that I tell people the most is there’s a great book called ‘The Gift of Fear.’ And it’s the first time that I’ve heard someone describe the way I feel, which is to listen to your intuition.”

“Essentially, what the ‘Gift of Fear’ describes is that we all have something inside of us that’s paying attention, and we’re taught to silence that intuition for the sake of being nice, not hurting someone’s feelings — lots of different reasons. And that’s something that is meant to keep us alive.”

“I hesitate to say if there’s a lesson in these cases because they’re all quite different,” she continued. “But that’s the big thing that I try to tell people — listen to your intuition and teach your children how to listen to that intuition. It is a powerful gift that everyone has, and it saves your life.”

At Evonitz’s apartment, Chamberlain was repeatedly sexually assaulted. But this time, she trusted the instinct telling her what to do: survive.

“I have to acknowledge that there was something inside of me that said, ‘Not today. Not me. I’m going to outsmart this guy,'” Chamberlain said, describing herself as “very stubborn.”

“Then, I think really the rest of it was maybe part luck,” she said. “It was also a big part of my coping mechanism… how I chose to appease my captor, which essentially is one of the lesser-known trauma responses. It’s basically playing nice to let that person put their guard down. And then, I think partially, there’s this part of him that was very arrogant, and he’d done that multiple times before. So I think all of those things played together in terms of my escape.”

For 18 hours, Chamberlain was held captive. Throughout the ordeal, she quietly memorized as many details as she could about her surroundings.

Once her captor fell asleep, she managed to free herself from her bindings and escape. Chamberlain found people sitting in a car in a parking lot and pleaded with them to take her to the police.

“Anyone who learns my story … tends to be sometimes confused by how I tell my story, which is very direct, very to the point, kind of unemotional,” she explained. “And that’s because my trauma response was to dissociate…. That enabled me to get through.”

After arriving at a police station, Chamberlain led officers back to her captor’s apartment. But when investigators arrived, Evonitz had escaped. Investigators learned Evonitz had taken Chamberlain to the apartment he shared with his wife, who was away at Walt Disney World, according to The Washington Post.

Police tracked Evonitz to Sarasota, Florida. As police closed in on him, Evonitz died by suicide. He was 38.

Evidence recovered from Evonitz’s apartment, former residences and vehicle linked him to the abductions and murders of three girls from Spotsylvania County, Virginia — Sofia Silva, 16; Kristin Lisk, 15; and her sister, Kati Lisk, 12. Notes discovered by investigators indicated that Evonitz already had his eye on other potential victims, News Media previously reported.

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Today, Chamberlain still wonders whether Evonitz had other victims.

“I genuinely believe that he was responsible for more than we know of,” she said. “But unfortunately, having taken his own life, that, at this point, is still a mystery.”

Chamberlain’s own unanswered questions have also shaped how she thinks about families who are still searching for their loved ones.

“I think the biggest misconception is that these families will be able to get closure one day,” she said of the series.

“I hear people say, ‘Let’s get these families closure’ all the time. And at the end of the day, these people are always going to have some level of trauma. If their loved ones are recovered, they’re going to look at a future where they are trying to support that person. If their loved ones are not recovered, they’re never found, or unfortunately, they’re found, and they’re deceased, then they’re looking at the rest of their lives missing someone they love.”

“That’s the biggest thing for me, closure really is a myth,” she added.

In 2010, Chamberlain completed training at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and began working for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department as a school resource officer, WIS-TV reported.

That experience helped Chamberlain while filming the series and speaking with families, including a grieving father.

“These people at the center of these stories are more than this story that we know,” Chamberlain explained. “They’re more than how they disappeared or what happened to them.”

“I remember thinking, ‘I have so many questions to ask this man,'” she recalled. “[I’m] looking at him and saying, ‘This is a man that’s heartbroken, who doesn’t know what happened to his daughter. He wants to talk about who she was, so I’m going to step back, and I’m going to let him do that.'”

Chamberlain said her 15-year-old self wouldn’t have been surprised by the work she does today.

“She would’ve said, ‘I knew it,'” Chamberlain said. “She would’ve known it because I think from very early on, I thought that I was able to handle what happened to me the way that I was able to handle it for a reason. Yes, I had this bad thing that happened to me, but that just became part of building who I became. That’s not who I am. It’s just a part of my story.”

Our grasp on how mammals reproduce is undergoing a dramatic transformation.

A 236-million-year-old fossil is causing experts to rethink the reproductive evolution of mammals, as detailed in a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Mammal Science.

These extraordinary fossils belong to Chiniquodon theotonicus, a species within the cynodont group — prehistoric creatures considered the precursors to modern mammals, according to findings reported by Phys.org.

For many years, the prevailing scientific belief held that these ancient relatives reproduced by laying eggs, similar to other reptiles. Yet, definitive proof of their reproduction methods remained elusive — until recent discoveries provided new insights.

Upon thorough examination of the skeletal remains of a Chiniquodon theotonicus, which roamed the Earth in the late Triassic period, researchers concluded these creatures likely gave birth to live offspring. This revelation shifts our understanding of mammalian evolution, pushing back the timeline of live birth by an astonishing 95 million years.

“It looks like some cynodonts were in fact very similar to present-day mammals,” exclaimed lead author Dr. Leandro Gaetano, a paleontologist at the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) in Argentina.

The researchers came upon this revelation by accident while examining the bones of a fully grown C. theotonicus, and finding that they had “embryonic tissue,” Gaetano told Gizmodo.

“This is very weird, I have never seen this,” he said.

By analyzing data from living species, the scientists deduced that the mark was a neonatal line, a distinct growth ring found in bones or teeth that forms following the post-birth growth spurt.

This post-natal stretch mark gave researchers a novel idea on how to test whether cynodonts laid eggs — by comparing their body mass at birth to their adult size.

They then compared this ratio to that of several thousand species of modern birds, mammals and reptiles.

“If mammalian ancestors were egg-laying or viviparous (live birth-giving) has been considered an inscrutable mystery,” said Gaetano. “We came up with a somewhat ingenious set of methods to get at something very difficult to analyze in the fossil record.”

They found it weighed 3.7 pounds at birth and 26.5 pounds when full-grown — a 14% increase — which was most similar to the newborn-adult body mass ratio of mammals that give live birth.

These placental critters, which comprise 95% of mammals, can weigh between 17.6 pounds and 33.1 pounds as adults but give birth to babies tipping the scales at 35.5 grams and 4.1 pounds (1.87 kg), which translates to a ratio of 18.77%.

Meanwhile, bay duiker antelope of Africa weighs approximately the same as a newborn C. theotonicus. Coincidentally, relatives of this primeval species were also displaying lactation, body hair, and brain size similar to modern-day placental mammals, leading researchers to believe that this live birth adaptation could’ve emerged around the same time.

What was the advantage of giving live birth, which was previously seen as a fairly modern acquisition in the mammalian kingdom?

Senior author Adriana Mancuso, a researcher at CONICET who specializes in terrestrial ecosystem evolution, believes that the adaptation helped them adapt to a harsh environment.

“Cynodonts thrived in the Triassic, a period of recovery and restructuring of ecosystems after one of the most devastating mass extinctions in life history,” she said. “This meant high competition for resources and strong predatory pressures.”

Due to the increasingly dry conditions and seasonality, embryos of live birth-giving animals “would be better protected than those of egg-laying species,” she explained.

Researchers hope more research to shed light on whether C. theotonicus’ reproductive mechanism was an anomaly or representative of a major trend toward giving live birth among mammal ancestors.