Botox and ‘skincare’, kings of a new literary universe: “It’s not a niche, it affects society”

Botox and ‘skincare’, kings of a new literary universe: “It’s not a niche, it affects society”

If there is something that writers habitually do, more or less consciously, it is to be aware of what is happening around them. It doesn’t matter if they write historical or contemporary fiction: what they see and experience in the present ends up permeating their texts. That is why it is not surprising that in recent times several books have been published in which aesthetic pressure and terms like botox, skincare, preventive aging, or wellness permeate their pages.

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Javier de Benito, plastic surgeon, 78 years old: “If someone believes that a rhinoplasty will get them a job or make their partner come back, they need to be explained that surgery won't solve that”

Javier de Benito, plastic surgeon, 78 years old: “If someone believes that a rhinoplasty will get them a job or make their partner come back, they need to be explained that surgery won’t solve that”

There are surgeons who transform bodies and there are others who dedicate their lives to understanding the complex relationship between beauty, identity, and the way we see ourselves. Javier de Benito (Sabadell, 1948) belongs to that second category. At 78 years old, and after more than five decades in the profession, he continues to enter the operating room with the same purpose as on the first day: to help people reconcile with their image.

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Spain, Novartis' global talent laboratory: the hubs that are reimagining medicine from Barcelona

Spain, Novartis’ global talent laboratory: the hubs that are reimagining medicine from Barcelona

The transformation of the pharmaceutical industry is not measured only in terms of molecules, clinical trials, or patents. It is also measured by its appeal to incorporate hybrid profiles, highly qualified, and capable of connecting science, technology, and data management. In attracting talent. In this race, Spain has gained weight and Catalonia, specifically, appears as one of the strategic hubs of the sector in Europe.

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The lifting of the secrecy of the summary opens a new scenario for Zapatero

The lifting of the secrecy of the summary opens a new scenario for Zapatero

Nineteen months of investigation into former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero will presumably be revealed today. The judge of the National Court, in charge of the Plus Ultra case, has lifted the secrecy of the file once the most important procedure, the search of the former leader’s official office, has been carried out. From this Monday, the parties involved in the process, including popular accusations, will have access to the case and it will be inevitable that details of the investigation become known.

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The classic Van der Poel festival

The classic Van der Poel festival

The Tour always calls upon its great champions. But even for legends, a victory in the Grande Boucle is practically a vital goal. This is the case with Mathieu Van der Poel, genetically designed to fly on the bike, the quintessential classics rider, champion of almost everything and several times over. But the Tour… Oh, the Tour! Only two stage wins appeared on his resume as he approaches 32 years old, a meager haul for Poulidor’s grandson. As if that weren’t enough, the design of this edition had left the Dutchman almost without opportunities. But amid the darkness, there was a ray of light. A 150-kilometer hell with a wall 25 kilometers from the finish in Ussel. A torture with constant ups and downs. Perfect for the classics specialists. Ideal for Mathieu van der Poel.

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The case against the three mossos accused of helping Puigdemont flee after his fleeting return has been shelved

The case against the three mossos accused of helping Puigdemont flee after his fleeting return has been shelved

The head of Barcelona’s investigating court number 24, María Antonia Coscollola, has closed the case opened against three Mossos d’Esquadra officers accused of having helped the former president of the Generalitat, Carles Puigdemont, during his fleeting visit to Barcelona on August 8, 2024, coinciding with Salvador Illa’s investiture session in the Parliament as president of the Generalitat.

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