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Sunday: The planet Jupiter is near a double star tonight in the constellation of Libra. Next week the pair are even closer, but the bright moon will also be nearby. The star known as Zubenelgenubi is 3 degrees to the upper right of Jupiter and the two stars are easily visible through a pair of binoculars. If you want to test your eyesight you can even try splitting the two without binoculars.Monday: In the southern sky this morning Mars appears as a red-orange point of light. As the planet grows brighter it generally appears less red and more orange in color. The transition is generally slow, but if you keep a watchful eye on Mars over the next few months you will probably notice this change.Tuesday: The moon will not be out tonight, until after midnight, so tonight look for a nice globular star cluster visible nearly overhead after evening twilight. Binoculars or a telescope will be required to find the cluster known as M3. The globular cluster is 12 degrees to the right from the … [Read more...] about Skywatch: Test your eyesight by looking for the double star in the sky tonight near Jupiter

0 Comments James McClean should have been banned for Free Derry Corner tattoo, says Sky personality in wake of Raheem Sterling controversy BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Just when the media storm surrounding Raheem Sterling new tattoo seemed to be dying down, James McClean's name has been brought into the debate on social media. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/james-mcclean-should-have-been-banned-for-free-derry-corner-tattoo-says-sky-personality-in-wake-of-raheem-sterling-controversy-36968728.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/article36456027.ece/d0424/AUTOCROP/h342/PANews%20BT_P-2c304a28-765f-452e-8260-2a38625e8c8f_I1.jpg Email Just when the media storm surrounding Raheem Sterling new tattoo seemed to be dying down, James McClean's name has been brought into the debate on social media. England winger Sterling was, of course, the subject of much scrutiny earlier in the week after getting a tattoo of a gun on his right leg. The Sun … [Read more...] about James McClean should have been banned for Free Derry Corner tattoo, says Sky personality in wake of Raheem Sterling controversy

LONDON — The battle for European pay TV service Sky escalated Wednesday as U.S. rivals Comcast and 21st Century Fox took turns upping the ante in their quest to expand their media empires.The stakes now stand at 26 billion pounds ($34 billion) — the value of Comcast's latest offer. That bid came after Fox raised its bid to 24.5 billion pounds ($32.5 billion) earlier in the day.Comcast's new bid translates to 14.75 pounds per share, or 18 percent more than its original offer. Fox is dangling 14 pounds per share for the 61 percent of Sky that it doesn't already own, more than 30 percent above its first bid in December 2016.The duel for Sky is unfolding as Fox itself is the object of a takeover battle between Comcast and Disney. Disney said in June it is offering more than $71 billion for Fox's entertainment businesses in a counterbid to Comcast's nearly $66 billion offer.Sky operates in Austria, Germany, Ireland and Italy as well as the U.K. It has 22.5 million customers, … [Read more...] about Comcast, Fox both raise bids as they reach for Sky

Nov 02, 2:06 AM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury World By Susmitha Suresh 11/02/18 AT 1:35 AM Sky News Australia, in a statement Thursday, said it sacked presenter Ross Cameron after he described Chinese people as “black-haired, slanty-eyed [and] yellow skinned” while defending China against allegations it was attempting to infiltrate Australia’s intelligence network.The show, “Outsiders”, which Cameron co-hosts and was aired Tuesday, was met with heavy backlash from the viewers and activists groups. The former Liberal MP used to co-host the nightly program with commentator and magazine editor Rowan Dean.On Tuesday, a discussion about Australia’s relationship with China and its potential economic benefits was conducted. Cameron was defending China against allegations when he made the comments about Chinese people while praising its culture and history.“And I am just saying to you … [Read more...] about Sky News’ Ross Cameron Fired After Racist Comments While Defending China

Dec 04, 5:15 AM EST Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury World By Suman Varandani @suman09 01/08/18 AT 5:30 AM Hundreds of bats were found falling dead from the sky amid the record-breaking heat waves in New South Wales, Australia. Commonly known as flying foxes, many were found scattered on the ground, while some were left dangling from trees due to extreme heat in Campbelltown, a suburb and major center in the metropolitan area of Sydney.Photos of the dead creatures were shared online by local volunteer groups Wires and Help Save the Wildlife and Bushlands. In a post Sunday, the volunteer groups described the "dreadful and heartbreaking day.""So many little lives lost due to the extreme heat and not enough canopy cover to shade them or keep them cool. Adults sought out shade and more shelter further up the creek resulting in many babies being left behind to deal with the heat. Many pups were on … [Read more...] about Bats Fall Dead From Sky Amid Record-Breaking Heatwave In Australia [Photos]