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Irvine Welsh, writer: “Young men have lost empathy because they no longer read novels, women are the only ones who read fiction”

The Scottish author publishes 'Men in Love', a sequel to the 'Trainspotting' saga, when the film adaptation of that novel that marked an era turns 30.

What do the surveys in Andalusia say? The PP puncture and other possible surprises

The central result of our model is that the PP has 55 seats and an absolute majority. But it hangs by a thread: 43% of the time – almost half – the popular ones fall short

Yuk Hui, philosopher: “Technology companies want to exploit and control us every second”

The business model of technology companies may not end humanity, explains the Hong Kong thinker, but it can impoverish our lives

Ideas to include seasonal fruit in breakfast to make it healthier

Toast, sandwiches, yogurt, pancakes, smoothies... it doesn't matter what your favorite first meal of the day is, because you can add spring fruit to all of them in different ways.

Rope Age instead of Stone Age? This is how archeology ignored the work of prehistoric women

Several titles claim the materials produced by ancient women, overlooked for years in the sites

You take care of your training, but what about your mouth? The crucial detail that affects your performance

It has been identified that between 45% and 75% of athletes suffer from gingivitis or periodontitis, well above the population average.

I rented my house to one person and now four people live there: the opaque (and increasingly common) market for subleases

Lawyers confirm that litigation is increasing due to this practice, despite the fact that the majority of landlords prohibit it in their contracts.

Elon Musk accelerates SpaceX's IPO: chooses the Nasdaq and plans to debut on June 12

The aerospace company will be listed on the main market for large technology companies

Valencian teachers in struggle: "In some centers we work in inhumane conditions. We ask for dignity"

The protest by the teachers of the Valencian Community overflows the streets of the capital and puts their demands at the center of the agenda. Four of them detail to EL PAÍS their reasons for demonstrating

Teachers take over the center of Valencia in a massive demonstration on their fifth day of strike

Teachers cut off traffic in Lleida and warn that the improvement agreement must include the salary issue

Is Sam Altman a liar or Elon Musk is jealous? The great trial of AI is seen for sentencing

The judge must decide in the coming days. The Tesla CEO's complaint could cause an earthquake for the future of OpenAI

These are the workers who are not afraid of AI: “ChatGPT has little to say here”

Traditional and craft trades, where this technology has not yet gained ground, become an opportunity in a time of uncertainty for office occupations

The National Court refuses to suspend the demarcation of the Doñana marshes

The environmental organization WWF appealed the decision of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition, alleging the existence of a risk of irreversible damage to the natural space.

TVE and ‘La Hora de la 1’ are left without broadcast for 20 minutes: “A power outage of a nature that we do not know”

Silvia Intxaurrondo explains why the broadcast was stopped at 8:09 in the morning

This is how the invasive snakes that are annihilating a unique lizard in the Balearic Islands come swimming to the islets

Scientists document these colonizations by sea, which force specimens of the persecuted species to be removed in a hurry to put them safe in the Barcelona Zoo.

The clash of powers delays preparations for the eclipse of the century in Spain

Only five of the 13 communities through which the totality band passes have made public a first list of locations prepared to manage the massive influx of public on August 12

What is “being an author”?

Is there still a common culture in the algorithm era? A debate about arthouse cinema, box office hits, cultural elitism and the place of art in an industry obsessed with data

Ángel Marcos, photographer: “I learned that you shouldn't ask just anyone for their opinion”

The photographer presents 'The House of Water', an exhibition at the Lázaro Galdiano Museum in Madrid

Juan Francisco Fuentes, historian: "No one could imagine that Adolfo Suárez was the King's candidate. It is the result of the success of his camouflage"

Before the 50th anniversary of his appointment as President of the Government, the author of his main political biography dissects the character of the protagonist of the Transition and analyzes the relationships he maintained with King Juan Carlos

In the light of Vendôme, in the epicenter of world jewelry

Boucheron was the first house to settle in the Parisian square. An audacity. That was 133 years ago, but that courage and vision continue to drive its history

The majestic Sevillian neo-Mudejar building that has been a prison, theater, X cinema and forgotten ruin, and is now a hotel

Cristina Lozano and Lorenzo Castillo have converted this jewel by architect Aníbal González into the Cristine Bedfor Sevilla, an establishment that pays tribute to the essences of the Seville capital

Carissa Véliz, philosopher: “AI presents predictions as facts, and that has profound ethical implications”

In her new book, 'Prophecy', the expert explores the use of probabilistics, a basic tool of AI, as an instrument to exercise power

Prescribing nature: doctors in Madrid refer their patients to green areas as therapy

A center in Las Rozas is the first in Spanish public health to launch another form of care for patients with anxiety and stress

Map of official sites to see the total solar eclipse: EL PAÍS publishes the first observation point search engine

Spain faces the challenge of welcoming millions of visitors on August 12. City councils and autonomous communities have already chosen more than 130 viewpoints to manage mass gatherings to contemplate the historic phenomenon

Carbonara beans, an easy recipe to enjoy this sauce beyond pasta

We combine the Italian classic with a jar of cooked vegetables and the result is as expected: simply wonderful

Through the Sedano by Miguel Delibes by bike: pedaling between the Ebro, the Romanesque and literature

A cycling route through the north of Burgos allows you to enjoy the landscapes where the novelist was inspired to write some of his works. They abound in Romanesque churches, canyons around multiple rivers and charming towns.

Neither minoxidil nor lotions: the shampoo that prevents hair loss and causes a sensation among users

Hair loss is one of the main concerns for men in Spain. The search for effective solutions is increasingly urgent. Alpecin Caffeine Shampoo C1, leader on Amazon, offers a formula with caffeine that works in just two minutes

Nil Moliner at the EL PAÍS Meetings in Barcelona

The artist will present his new album 'NEXO' in an exclusive event in which he will play two songs live

Lex Pott, designer: “I graduated 17 years ago but now my mother finally knows what I do, because I'm at Ikea”

The Dutchman has designed a lamp for the PS collection, the most experimental of the Swedish firm, which is celebrating its tenth edition since 1995. “Over the years, it has become an example of collectible design,” says Pott.

Yaël Eisenstat, former Facebook executive: “It is unfair that users have to distinguish which video has been manipulated”

The activist, who also advised the Obama Administration on polarization and digital extremism, believes that society must demand a change in the business model of social networks.

Serbia beyond Belgrade: between villages and vineyards on the banks of the Danube

A leisurely trip to discover the least visited part of the country, which also includes a note of modernist architecture

Samer Saliba: “Mayors are the most effective and sensible leaders on migration”

The acting director of the Mayors Migration Council, a coalition of 290 cities to care for displaced people and refugees, explains how local governments manage reception in a context of cuts and accelerated urbanization in the Global South

Digital Kit, a model that has transformed aid management

The initiative has granted more than 936,000 aid to three million workers and has promoted the digital transformation of SMEs and the self-employed

Fascism, 'marketing' and testosterone: Núcleo Nacional, a neo-Nazi party in search of young people

The third installment of the documentary series 'La Ola Ultra', made by EL PAÍS and Cadena SER, analyzes who the leaders of this group are and how they agitate the streets through social networks and demonstrations.

Caro Claire Burke, writer: “The 'tradwives' were the first sign of a sociopolitical change in the United States”

The American author has burst into the cultural sector like a whirlwind with her first novel, 'Yesteryear', which analyzes the phenomenon of 'tradwives' and Anne Hathaway is going to bring it to the screen.

The impossible relief for patients burned during the attacks in Gaza: "Nothing has come in since January. We are suffocated"

A Doctors Without Borders (MSF) clinic is the only center in the Strip that prints essential physiotherapy masks for these wounded, but it lacks supplies and medical personnel, because Israel has prohibited it from continuing to operate in Palestine.

Rasputin, the healer monk who fascinated the tsars and opened the door to the end of the Russian empire

This Siberian peasant did not hold an official position at the tsar's court, but after apparently stopping a hemophilic attack in the son of Nicholas II, he put the tsarina in his pocket. His influence on the royal couple was enormous and ended up leading them to their end, as British historian Antony Beevor tells us in the book 'Rasputin and the Fall of the Romanovs', from which 'Ideas' previews an excerpt.

Chess videos | Bobbin lace turned into art

The composer Úmnov creates a masterpiece of sublime precision, with various tactical tricks to pave the way for a victory that seems impossible

Spain, a country of 50 million inhabitants with infrastructure for 40 million people: “The seams are beginning to squeak”

The demographic boom thanks to immigration, plus the 100 million tourists who arrive each year, highlight the need to increase spending in numerous sectors for the country to function correctly.

Unity is strength (energy) in neighborhood communities: this is how the new collective self-consumption works

Spain promotes the use of photovoltaic energy in buildings. Own energy generation is an option to take into account in a context of price tension

Takeshi Yoro, anatomist: “In Japan, a robot does not seem like a threat to us: it is just another form of presence in the world”

88-year-old Japanese doctor changed autopsies for disclosure. In 'The Wall of Ignorance', a great success in his country that is now being published in Spain, he explains that we have a lot of information but we do not understand each other due to the existence of an "invisible wall" made of prejudices, biases, self-sufficiency and lack of listening.

Satan gets into politics

Trumpism waves the scarecrow of the devil to stigmatize its opponents. In Spain, Vox plays to link Sánchez with the devil. Apocalyptic speeches gain strength in public debate

End of the mystery: the surprise box hid the usual car (and the one from the future)

For several days, a parallelepiped-shaped package containing the new Volkswagen Polo has traveled around Madrid. The enigma was part of a campaign to show that the car, now fifty years old, has been renewed again. And again, with success. An icon for many generations that has now been electrified. As Polo as ever, as Polo as ever

Marc Bassets, new deputy director of Opinion of EL PAÍS

The current correspondent of this newspaper in Berlin has worked for 26 years in various international destinations