Marc Cucurella: “I grew up watching Messi play, the twists and turns of life”

Marc Cucurella: “I grew up watching Messi play, the twists and turns of life”

It is not common for a Real Madrid footballer to give interviews to La Vanguardia, but the World Cup final has aligned the stars, creating the perfect setting. Before playing the most important match of his career, Marc Cucurella (Alella, 1998) arrives very punctually for his appointment. He seems a bit wary at first but soon realizes he is not on the firing line and flashes his first smiles. He is approachable and kind. And he does not hide from anything.

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Was the grandfather a Nazi?

Was the grandfather a Nazi?

On April 15, 1945, when the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II was already imminent, a high-ranking official arrived at Hans Huber’s paper factory on the outskirts of Munich with a strict and secret order. According to the instructions, several trucks loaded with papers would arrive at his factory, which had to be destroyed immediately.

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“Hey, Meta, what do I have in my hands?”: this is how AI can help blind people

“Hey, Meta, what do I have in my hands?”: this is how AI can help blind people

In the midst of the debate about the use of AI, there are situations where it is undeniable that its applications and technology in general represent a step forward in quality of life. A clear example is people with visual disabilities, for whom apps or AI glasses allow a broader perception of the world: they serve to read food product labels or describe specific situations when the blind person is alone and needs help. That is why, from ONCE, which these days celebrates the Social Group Week, technology is claimed as a tool to move closer to equality.

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Topics, lies and hoaxes about forest fires

Topics, lies and hoaxes about forest fires

Climatic conditions and high temperatures increase the risk of wildfires in large areas of the country. But what also grow and spread are clichés, lies, and misinformation. There are those who like to heat up the atmosphere with false news, many of them with political intent. In this context, it is common for false or misleading messages to proliferate, generating confusion, social alarm, and distrust towards institutions. To prevent this, it is crucial to debunk the most common myths about wildfires. This is a ranking of some of these myths.

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Netanyahu challenges Trump and reopens the Beirut front

Netanyahu challenges Trump and reopens the Beirut front

Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to order new bombings on Beirut has once again raised tensions in the Middle East and put the United States’ strategy in the region to the test. According to Helena Pelicano, La Vanguardia’s special envoy in Jerusalem, it is “one more step in this military escalation in Lebanon” after a ceasefire signed last April which, in practice, “has not been observed by either side.” The journalist recalled that Israel maintains troops in Lebanese territory and that, until now, the capital had only been attacked once, following an express request from Donald Trump to avoid bombings on a densely populated city.

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