Superman

Superman is a fictional superhero character, typically depicted as a being with superhuman abilities from the planet Krypton, who fights for truth and justice. The name is also used to describe individuals performing dangerous, acrobatic stunts while riding motorcycles or bicycles.

Why it’s in the news: The name is in the news due to a series of incidents involving people performing 'Superman' stunts on motorcycles and bicycles, as well as a teenager in Indonesia being hailed as a 'Superman' for fighting wildfires.

Latest on Superman

• Probation for motorcyclist, 21, who performed dangerous 'Superman' stunt while riding along ECP
• Indonesia teen with ‘Superman’ cape fights haze fires, minister hails ‘forest hero’
• 'Keep up the spirit': Indonesian teenage 'Superman' joins wildfire fight
• China’s Unitree unveils ‘Superman’ robot as fervor builds ahead of Shanghai debut
• Singapore catches e-bike rider in viral ‘Superman’ stunt video
• 'Superman Returns' at 20: Is it a sequel? Is it a reboot? Two decades on, we're still not sure

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