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The Perseid meteor shower starts this week. Here's why you should look up now

The Perseid meteor shower begins on July 17 alongside two others, making "shooting stars" likely any night this month and next.

Space

'Shared cosmic experience': 'Potentially hazardous' asteroid Apophis could be visible to 90% of Earth's population during ultraclose 2029 flyby, new maps reveal

Researchers predict that up to 7.6 billion people will be able to see the potentially hazardous asteroid Apophis fly past Earth on April 13, 2029. The skyscraper-size space rock will come closer than some satellites, making it clearly visible to the naked eye.

LiveScience

The biggest skywatching day of 2026 is coming. Here's what you'll see in North America and Europe

Whether you're in Spain, Iceland, the U.K. or North America, here's exactly what you'll see in the sky on Aug. 12 — and when to look.

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Apple co-founder Steve Jobs' billionaire widow Laurene grew up lower middle class, couldn't afford a single holiday, but now spends summers aboard her $120 million superyacht

Laurene Powell Jobs navigated financial hardships during her childhood in rural New Jersey. She accumulated significant wealth through her investments in Apple and Disney after settling her student loans. Her first venture, Terravera, emphasized organic food and eco-friendly principles. While Apple faced initial economic challenges, it eventually soared in profitability.…

The Times of India

The mystery behind what killed Botticelli’s muse: has a 550-year-old medical case been solved?

Simonetta Vespucci is probably one of the most painted women of the Italian Renaissance. Sandro Botticelli is widely believed to have used her as his model for Venus, and she appears, transformed and idealised, across several of his most famous works.

The Conversation

Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

Young crescent moon to meet Venus in evening twilight

Alignment will be one of the prettiest naked-eye sights of the month, if the sky is clear

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Linda Noskova battles back against Karolina Muchova to win Wimbledon title

Noskova becomes the third woman from the Czech Republic to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish in the last four years.

The Independent UK

'Star City' Ending Explained: Will There Be A Season 2 Of Apple's Sci-Fi Spinoff?

With its finale episode, 'Star City' seems like this part of the 'For All Mankind' story is over.

Inverse

Venus takes center stage with 2 easy-to-see sky shows this July. Here's when and where to look

Venus pairs up with Regulus on July 9 before meeting a slender crescent moon on July 17.

Space

Revolutionary rocket engine company Venus Aerospace raises $91 million to scale design

Venus Aerospace has raised $91 million to further develop the company's rotating detonation rocket engine and plans to bring its designs from testing to production across multiple applications.

Space

Earth may survive the sun's death after all, new study suggests

When the sun swells into a red giant about 5 billion years from now, Earth may escape being swallowed by the dying star, a new study suggests.

Space

Can Chanting Mantras During Pregnancy Benefit Mother and Baby?

Pregnancy changes almost everything your body, your emotions, your routine, and even the way you think. Amid doctor appointments, healthy meals, and endless advice from family and friends, many expecting mothers turn to something much simpler for comfort: prayer and mantra chanting. Passed down through generations, this spiritual practice is…

MyLifeXP

This Week in History: From Wimbledon glory to Bin Laden’s ultimatum

Explore how major events between 6 and 12 July were captured on The Independent’s front pages

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Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon doubles with knee injury

Serena Williams' Wimbledon comeback is over after the American legend pulled out of the doubles due to a knee injury on Saturday. Williams and her sister Venus were due to play in the first round on Saturday, but Serena announced just hours before the match that her knee had not…

Bangkok Post

Swiatek dumped out of Wimbledon by Eala, Serena withdraws from doubles

LONDON - Iga Swiatek's Wimbledon title defence was ended by the Philippines' Alexandra Eala in a third-round shock on Saturday, while "heartbroken" Serena Williams was forced to withdraw from the doubles tournament.

Evening Standard

Serena Williams confirms Wimbledon doubles withdrawal after injury blow

23-time Grand Slam champion came out of four-year retirement earlier this summer

Space

How to find Uranus this week, the hardest planet I've ever tried to see

Get your eyes on the seventh planet, and you can graduate as a skywatcher — and there's a perfect way to cheat this week as Mars glides by Uranus.

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The Independent UK

Saturday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

France will look to match on at the World Cup.

Space

July's planetary lineup is changing — and Venus is the last one standing

Venus dominates the evening sky while Saturn, Mars and Uranus put on a show for early risers.

The National (Scotland)

Serena Williams an injury doubt for Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus

Serena’s Wimbledon appearance in women’s doubles with sister Venus is in doubt because of a knee injury.

Evening Standard

Serena and Venus Williams's Wimbledon doubles return in doubt

Serena Williams’ first singles match in almost 1,400 days has taken its toil

The Guardian - UK

Serena Williams in race against time to be fit for Wimbledon doubles with sister Venus

Serena Williams’ Wimbledon appearance in women’s doubles with sister Venus is in doubt because of a knee injury

The Independent UK

Serena Williams an injury doubt for Wimbledon doubles with Venus

The 23-time grand slam singles champion tweaked her right knee during her loss to Maya Joint on Tuesday night.

The Independent UK

Serena Williams fightback falls short as she is beaten on Wimbledon comeback

Williams saved match points in the second and third set but ultimately fell short of victory against Maya Joint.

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