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Buyer’s Remorse 002: a gym stepper

A monthly snapshot of crap we regret spending money on.

A space crew return to earth near the Kazakh city of Dzhezkazgan

Photos of the day: Astronaut Anne McClain, cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko, and Canadian Space Agency's David Saint-Jacques emerge from a space craft, after touching down on 25th June.

Grindr has transformed gay life, but is it for the better?

Grindr has been championed as a cure for gay loneliness and a symbol of sexual liberation. In its 10th year, Tom Faber weighs in on the app that transformed the landscape of gay sex and dating.

Kids cooling off in canals during a Euro heatwave

Photo of the day: Forecasters say Europeans will feel sizzling heat this week with temperatures soaring as high as 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in an “unprecedented” June hot spell.

The future of your face

Isobel Thompson traces the backlash against facial recognition. From police biometrically mapping faces to nationwide watch-lists, will the balance between citizens and the state soon topple?

How the UK’s wellness elite get their kicks

Sweatlife sees 6,000 fitness junkies descend upon London’s Tobacco Dock for a high-intensity weekend. It’s a mecca for fitness devotees in the age of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop.

Head to toe at gymnastics’ European Games

Photo of the day: Russia’s Dina Averina competes in the Individual Multiple event of the Rhythmic Gymnastics at the 2019 European Games in Minsk on 22nd June.

A stray polar bear walks on a road outside the Russian industrial city of Norilsk

Photo of the day: A hungry polar bear has been spotted on the outskirts of Norilsk, hundreds of miles from its natural habitat, authorities said on 18th June.

Why we’re made to feel guilty for work stress

Capitalism has co-opted “being present” so we ignore that it’s actually the structure of work that’s affecting our wellbeing.

Competitive sobriety: the new drunk

As people trade booze-filled nights for earlier bedtimes and “alcohol free” spirits, we question this sobering exchange of intoxication for wellness.

Palestinians protest against US’ “Deal of the Century”

Photo of the day: During a protest against Bahrain’s workshop and President Donald Trump’s US peace plan in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestinians hold posters depicting a crossed-out Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on 18th June.

24 hours in Jurassic Park: Toronto Raptors fans

Two million fans and Drake packed out Nathan Phillips Square, and Justin Aranha was there to capture all the action.

Meet the changing face of horse racing

As the number of women jockeys grows, a new subculture is shaping the horse racing industry.

Tyson Fury and Tom Schwarz in action

Photo of the day: Tyson Fury defeat Tom Schwarz in the second round at the heavyweight fight on 15th June at MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Inside E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo

Photo of the day: Character actors from Com2uS’s East Legend video game take a rest during the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, California, U.S. on Wednesday 12th June.

This is what 10+ years of Botox looks like

One of the world’s most common cosmetic interventions is growing in popularity among younger people – so what does a lifetime of Botox really look like?

FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League: China-Italy

Photo of the day: Paola Ogechi Egonu of Italy attacks during the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nation’s League match between China and Italy at the Hong Kong Coliseum on 6th June.

The Big Mood: It is what it is

One week, one mood: Moya Lothian-Mclean’s deep-dive into the feel of the week.

Activist trio Soldiers of Pole are waging war for sex workers’ rights

California strip club owners are finding legal loopholes to nickel and dime their workers – but one organisation is providing the tools and information to fight back.