Day: August 19, 2026

Hogging weights, loud grunting and sweaty benches: 11 gym dos and don’ts from fitness expertsHogging weights, loud grunting and sweaty benches: 11 gym dos and don’ts from fitness experts

Here’s what professionals have to say about good workout etiquette, from using equipment to being on your phone I like to think of myself as a fairly laid-back person. Other people’s behavior is not my business. There is one notable exception: my gym nemesis. He brings his computer to the ...

From pillow speakers to acoustic headbands, five weird sleep products our writers have testedFrom pillow speakers to acoustic headbands, five weird sleep products our writers have tested

Whether you’re having difficulty falling asleep or looking for a deeper rest, this pillow, eye mask and other products are tried and tested by our staff This story was originally published in the Filter US newsletter on buying fewer, better things. Sign up here to get early access to it ...

Sacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponentSacking turns former Zelenskyy loyalist into potent political opponent

Mykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in Ukraine For more than a month, demonstrators have gathered in Ivan Franko Square outside Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office. The protesters have been chanting a name – not that of Ukraine’s embattled president but that of the ...

Dubai’s DP World pushes ahead with $800 million Syria portDubai’s DP World pushes ahead with $800 million Syria port

DP World is pushing ahead with an $800 million redevelopment of Syria’s Mediterranean port of Tartous, the latest evidence of the country attracting much-needed capital from the Gulf. The Dubai-based port operator has delivered three mobile cranes that will increase Tartous’ cargo handling capacity by 40%. In the past two ...

Saudi firms Aramco and Maaden form a mining joint ventureSaudi firms Aramco and Maaden form a mining joint venture

Saudi Arabia’s state-owned mining company Maaden is tapping oil giant Aramco for technical expertise as it accelerates efforts to survey the kingdom for copper, zinc, and other minerals crucial to the energy transition. The two firms have formalized a joint venture that will combine Aramco’s geospatial data with Maaden’s mining ...