Feed MRSS-S Noticias, english.elpais.com, lifestyle en-us https://english.elpais.com Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:52:49 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-02/parmesan-the-cheese-used-as-bank-collateral.html Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:52:49 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-02/parmesan-the-cheese-used-as-bank-collateral.html Laura Caorsi A symbol of Italian gastronomy, these edible wheels have unique characteristics and are far more than just something to grate over pasta A symbol of Italian gastronomy, these edible wheels have unique characteristics and are far more than just something to grate over pasta Parma Pietro Gerboni (Consorcio del Parmigiano Reggiano) parmesano A PDO Parmigiano Reggiano inspector checks cheese wheels for defects. The hammer is used to detect air pockets inside. A PDO Parmigiano Reggiano inspector checks cheese wheels for defects. The hammer is used to detect air pockets inside. <p>What do medieval monasteries in Emilia-Romagna have in common with a local bank founded in 1910? Both made food preservation part of their daily work. In their own ways and in their own eras, monks and bankers have pursued the same goal in the same place: to profit from a singular product — a cheese capable of staying in good condition for years and increasing in value as it ages. This food, which ensured monastic survival in the 12th century, is now part of Italy’s gastronomic heritage and lies at the heart of a financial model that is so peculiar it has even been studied by<a href="https://hbsp.harvard.edu/product/615046-PDF-ENG" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://hbsp.harvard.edu/product/615046-PDF-ENG"> Harvard Business School</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-02/parmesan-the-cheese-used-as-bank-collateral.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-01/plants-that-scent-the-garden-when-night-falls.html Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:30:19 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-01/plants-that-scent-the-garden-when-night-falls.html Eduardo Barba Night-blooming jessamines, daturas and jasmines release their aroma at dusk, while moonlight highlights the sheen of their pale flowers and leaves Night-blooming jessamines, daturas and jasmines release their aroma at dusk, while moonlight highlights the sheen of their pale flowers and leaves Alamy Stock Photo Fresh buds of night blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) growing naturally in an Indian organic garden. Raat ki Raani. The night-blooming jessamine is full of fragrant flowers that can only be smelled after dusk. The night-blooming jessamine is full of fragrant flowers that can only be smelled after dusk. <p>On hot days, sunset and night bring the beneficial effect of falling temperatures. Sitting <a href="https://english.elpais.com/health/2024-08-24/sun-plants-and-marmalade-dismantling-mental-health-stigma-in-a-garden.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/health/2024-08-24/sun-plants-and-marmalade-dismantling-mental-health-stigma-in-a-garden.html">on a park bench</a> or on the balcony at home offers a different perspective of the garden areas. Taller species will silhouette against the twilight sky, and following their outline with your eyes, as if tracing their shape, is an act of reverence, a connection with the plants. Likewise, the stillness of those hours will add a slowing sensation to the day’s fast pace.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-06-01/plants-that-scent-the-garden-when-night-falls.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/V7KBZMBHQVANDMYIBI5LA3UJRU.jpg?auth=7cc5c9407ac1164bddbd02dd4499814926478013527ac473cfa323621fae3942" width="5737" height="3813" alt="The whiteness of gardenia flowers stands out on moonlit nights."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/BPA3SUDW7BGJ7EPUDFELLVTI3M.jpg?auth=63595992c7f30b0c9fcae5035bfa837879c7c6483e7198c261f2f592d26ac70d" width="3960" height="2796" alt="The silhouette of an oriental plane tree is traced against the twilight sky."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/5GMCBH7A6RGOVIADW5CRHQWYRI.jpg?auth=d6498b5ae5c5e07a76db7a2c7f1f699b14930770ddf028f6d2fcdd189e85f903" width="4992" height="3328" alt="A brugmansia and its enormous hanging flowers exhale their perfume at night."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/VJSHBROTXJBRLPAH7RL32DJXGA.jpg?auth=f31779d593e947ea0bddfffab64656c752b2eb3119846f7b00b8b2bf1fa4e654" width="4368" height="2912" alt="Cineraria and its silvery leaves are also a visual draw in a garden at dusk."></img> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-30/sweet-dreams-for-2000-a-night-luxury-sleep-tourism-and-how-it-works.html Sat, 30 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-30/sweet-dreams-for-2000-a-night-luxury-sleep-tourism-and-how-it-works.html Enrique Rey Slumber was one of the last bastions still left without monetizing, but even that seems to have changed Slumber was one of the last bastions still left without monetizing, but even that seems to have changed Vladimir Nabokov Friedrich Nietzsche Meliá Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Fine Art (Corbis via Getty Images) Sleeping Hermaphrodite Several industries compete with TV to rob the hours we once spent sleeping. Several industries compete with TV to rob the hours we once spent sleeping. <p>At some paddleball courts, the sound of rackets can be heard until close to midnight. Many gyms and swimming pools have expanded their hours of operation, as users wake up earlier, or else want to come during times of the evening once reserved for being at home or at the pub. Streaming platforms automatically queue one episode after another of their series in an attempt to keep you hooked until the next morning. Batch cooking takes place at night, and those with <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-02-29/the-sephora-kids-explosion-obsession-with-beauty-routines-is-reaching-younger-audiences.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2024-02-29/the-sephora-kids-explosion-obsession-with-beauty-routines-is-reaching-younger-audiences.html">complex skincare routines</a> perform them just before bed, adding steps to a ritual that seems to get longer and longer. Though today, many jobs necessitate a graveyard shift, or to be constantly available, there are also everyday leisure activities invading moments that traditionally have been dedicated to rest.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-30/sweet-dreams-for-2000-a-night-luxury-sleep-tourism-and-how-it-works.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-29/the-adult-tribe-that-is-transforming-disney-everything-outside-ceases-to-exist.html Fri, 29 May 2026 19:46:12 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-29/the-adult-tribe-that-is-transforming-disney-everything-outside-ceases-to-exist.html Eneko Ruiz Jiménez A community seduced by nostalgia defies stereotypes, attracts followers on social networks and has become a money machine for a brand that is increasingly banking on them A community seduced by nostalgia defies stereotypes, attracts followers on social networks and has become a money machine for a brand that is increasingly banking on them Walt Disney Disney Channel Disney World París Dubái TikTok Marvel Mickey Mouse Star Wars Fortnite Jaime Villanueva (EL PAÍS) cultura Disney influencer iDanny, at his home in Parla, Madrid. Disney influencer iDanny, at his home in Parla, Madrid. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/H5DDEN7UTBHYFKJJEOVCSOWZAU.jpg?auth=76dbf3d1051b6f4ad7d2718610d61819c72a38bdb6b96b8a5b9d2178e3a40062" width="6000" height="4000" alt="Disney influencer iDanny, at his home in Parla, Madrid."></img><p>At 35, Daniel Pontón is what is known as a Disney adult. His fans crowd outside his home in Parla in Madrid where he lives with his fiancé. His passion for Disney is such that he is considering removing the bed from the guest room/museum to make way for the invasion of stuffed Disney toys. On the fluffy pillows, there are Mickey, Stitch, Jack Skellington, Olaf, Chip and Chop. The shelves and walls are also plastered with Disney images. All this memorabilia, and other collector’s items, such as park keys, are mementos from his time browsing Disney stores and <a href="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2017/07/14/inenglish/1500039880_426663.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/elpais/2017/07/14/inenglish/1500039880_426663.html">enjoying theme parks</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-29/the-adult-tribe-that-is-transforming-disney-everything-outside-ceases-to-exist.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/C7VALCMASRF27PWORY5CPGE234.jpg?auth=d9a85a1475e8a6bd5c38a3cb05fc6707dbf1dd3687afc48526c8362c99cda487" width="5431" height="3946" alt="The book 'Disney Adults', by A. J. Wolfe."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/EG76EEXXEZAM5J2KJNUHEON654.jpg?auth=1469e210b4c3ca347cc3cf7d510739bbef5fa0e2a9691883950bec427c486da2" width="5272" height="3690" alt="Objects that the Disney influencer iDanny collects in his house in Parla."></img> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-23/cereals-just-for-real-men-food-becomes-the-new-battleground-of-the-manosphere.html Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-23/cereals-just-for-real-men-food-becomes-the-new-battleground-of-the-manosphere.html Marita Alonso The most misogynistic corner of the internet has found a niche in selling everyday products — soaps, cereals, creams — rebranded through a polarized, toxic vision of masculinity The most misogynistic corner of the internet has found a niche in selling everyday products — soaps, cereals, creams — rebranded through a polarized, toxic vision of masculinity Cereales Joseph Biden Marketing El Comidista Bettmann (Bettmann Archive) Man in Suit Eating Bowl of Cereal Advertisement featuring a man eating cereal. Advertisement featuring a man eating cereal. <p>“Cereal Finally Manned Up.” That’s the slogan of <a href="https://eatmancereal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://eatmancereal.com/">Man Cereal</a>, a cereal brand that not only contains creatine and extra protein—a gym bro’s dream — but also stands out for its packaging design that appeals to hypermasculinity by eschewing the colorful boxes that characterize most cereals on the market. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-23/cereals-just-for-real-men-food-becomes-the-new-battleground-of-the-manosphere.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-21/false-memories-why-our-mind-reconstructs-the-past.html Thu, 21 May 2026 19:20:56 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-21/false-memories-why-our-mind-reconstructs-the-past.html Jorge Marzo Emotions, the passage of time, and mental associations directly shape how we recall moments that are not entirely faithful to reality. When there are gaps, the brain fills them in with information that fits our identity Emotions, the passage of time, and mental associations directly shape how we recall moments that are not entirely faithful to reality. When there are gaps, the brain fills them in with information that fits our identity Nature photo: MPTV.net (MPTV.net) False memories memory Still from the film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004). Still from the film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' (2004). <p>When we experience something, the brain records the event based on what it receives through the senses. But our memory does not store the event as an exact copy of what happened; rather, it operates as a highly subjective reconstruction. When we <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-02-24/the-paradox-of-early-childhood-memories-why-travel-with-a-baby-if-they-wont-remember-it.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-02-24/the-paradox-of-early-childhood-memories-why-travel-with-a-baby-if-they-wont-remember-it.html">recall a memory</a>, the brain rebuilds it from fragments of images, emotions, and our own interpretation of the facts, all altered by the passage of time to create a new version of the event.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-21/false-memories-why-our-mind-reconstructs-the-past.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/M27UESRNOZEG7JBTV72GLFBKZY.jpg?auth=a9ddba914366be7ba622442128be409517045b5a6e22a87b58f968e1ec3630a1" width="7500" height="4992" alt="“Memory is not just an objective datum; it is reconstructed and influenced by our personal values, identity, emotions, and tastes,” explains psychologist Beatriz Martínez."></img> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-15/from-purple-robes-to-maga-caps-is-clothing-the-most-despised-yet-most-powerful-political-language.html Fri, 15 May 2026 14:26:22 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-15/from-purple-robes-to-maga-caps-is-clothing-the-most-despised-yet-most-powerful-political-language.html Luis Bravo In her new essay, ‘Fashion and Politics: The Appearances of Power’, university professor Ana Velasco Molpeceres traces the relationship between dress codes and political practice In her new essay, ‘Fashion and Politics: The Appearances of Power’, university professor Ana Velasco Molpeceres traces the relationship between dress codes and political practice MAGA Donald Trump Melania Trump Ronald Reagan Chanel (moda) BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI (AFP via Getty Images) US-POLITICS-TRADITION-MILITARY-PICNIC Melania and Donald Trump. Melania and Donald Trump. <p>In 2018, Melania Trump traveled to several African countries — <a href="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2025-10-15/fossils-found-in-kenya-shed-light-on-the-origin-of-human-hands.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2025-10-15/fossils-found-in-kenya-shed-light-on-the-origin-of-human-hands.html">including Kenya</a> and Egypt — to smooth things over after her husband’s remarks the previous year. It was rumored that Donald Trump considered them to be in a “shithole” region. During her visit, the First Lady faced heavy criticism while on safari for wearing a pith helmet, an item inextricably linked to the stereotypical image of an African traveler, but also reminiscent of the clothing worn by European explorers and colonial soldiers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In Egypt, while admiring the pyramids, she opted for a Panama hat. This didn’t fare any better. She was accused of implying white supremacy with her attire. Melania Trump told the media that they should focus more on what she did — visiting schools, engaging with the local culture — and not on what she wore.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-15/from-purple-robes-to-maga-caps-is-clothing-the-most-despised-yet-most-powerful-political-language.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-10/why-do-luxury-hotels-smell-so-good.html Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-10/why-do-luxury-hotels-smell-so-good.html Karelia Vázquez Fragrances are not decoration, but rather an integral part of a hotel’s infrastructure, as a well-designed scent has a significant impact on a guest’s memory Fragrances are not decoration, but rather an integral part of a hotel’s infrastructure, as a well-designed scent has a significant impact on a guest’s memory Mandarin Oriental Monte de Piedad de Madrid Sofie Delauw ( GETTY IMAGES ) Hoteles de lujo According to figures from companies and hotel chains, a guest will spend 20% more time in a hotel with the right fragrance. According to figures from companies and hotel chains, a guest will spend 20% more time in a hotel with the right fragrance. <p>A year after staying in a nice hotel, you’ll have forgotten almost everything except the smell. That fragrance, designed to make you feel, for a while, slightly superior to the rest of humanity, will have been stored somewhere in your hippocampus with 65% accuracy, according to some studies. The day you return, you’ll immediately recognize the feeling: you’ve arrived at a place that smells expensive.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-10/why-do-luxury-hotels-smell-so-good.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/does-showering-in-the-dark-help-improve-sleep-heres-what-the-science-says.html Thu, 07 May 2026 17:07:28 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/does-showering-in-the-dark-help-improve-sleep-heres-what-the-science-says.html Adrián Cordellat Two separate factors — reducing light at night and taking a warm shower before bed — can promote rest Two separate factors — reducing light at night and taking a warm shower before bed — can promote rest Smartphone TikTok Instagram Anciens Huang (Getty Images) ducha oscura A man having a shower in the dark. A man having a shower in the dark. <p>Social media has turned into a kind of teleshopping channel where almost everyone presents themselves as an expert. It’s become a breeding ground for health products and hacks — many of them unsupported by evidence or backed by evidence that is forced or taken out of context. With minimal effort, these tricks promise users better health and fixes for problems such as <a href="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2025-04-09/lack-of-sleep-opens-a-pandoras-box-for-metabolism-damaging-cardiovascular-health-and-memory.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2025-04-09/lack-of-sleep-opens-a-pandoras-box-for-metabolism-damaging-cardiovascular-health-and-memory.html">lack of sleep</a>, a widespread issue that, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/data-research/facts-stats/adults-sleep-facts-and-stats.html?utm_source=copilot.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/data-research/facts-stats/adults-sleep-facts-and-stats.html?utm_source=copilot.com">according to recent data </a>from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), affects around one in three U.S. adults.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/does-showering-in-the-dark-help-improve-sleep-heres-what-the-science-says.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-05-07/the-circumcised-men-who-want-to-restore-their-foreskin-its-not-just-sexual-its-cultural-and-about-identity.html Thu, 07 May 2026 13:51:37 GMT https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-05-07/the-circumcised-men-who-want-to-restore-their-foreskin-its-not-just-sexual-its-cultural-and-about-identity.html Marita Alonso An increasing number of voices are questioning circumcision, from medical authorities who doubt it is necessary to men who say it was done without their consent An increasing number of voices are questioning circumcision, from medical authorities who doubt it is necessary to men who say it was done without their consent Religión Hulton Archive (Getty Images) Hooded Monk Illustration of a hooded monk (1850). Illustration of a hooded monk (1850). <p>“The Men Who Want Their Foreskin Back,” reads the title of an <a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/the-men-who-want-to-reverse-their-circumcisions.html" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.thecut.com/article/the-men-who-want-to-reverse-their-circumcisions.html">article published in <i>The Cut</i></a> by Bianca Bosker, in which she discusses the case of a man named David Floyd, who discovered the concept of “foreskin restoration” through various online forums. Upon turning 18, he purchased a TLC Tugger, a non-surgical medical device designed for foreskin restoration (it uses silicone and tension to stretch the remaining penile skin and promote the growth of new tissue). This is a popular option for men seeking to recreate their foreskin after being circumcised. But it wasn’t enough. Over the years, he tried all sorts of methods to recover his foreskin until last winter, when he decided to undergo surgery, opting for an experimental procedure. He says that when he had sex with his husband after the operation, he cried with emotion.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-05-07/the-circumcised-men-who-want-to-restore-their-foreskin-its-not-just-sexual-its-cultural-and-about-identity.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/why-is-your-cat-fascinated-by-screens-the-key-is-movement.html Thu, 07 May 2026 13:24:30 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/why-is-your-cat-fascinated-by-screens-the-key-is-movement.html Carolina Pinedo Certain images awaken the predatory instinct in felines and can be used to entertain them, but only by choosing appropriate programs and ensuring safety to avoid accidents Certain images awaken the predatory instinct in felines and can be used to entertain them, but only by choosing appropriate programs and ensuring safety to avoid accidents Blackstation (Getty Images) Some felines are attracted to scenes with birds, fish, or other prey animals. Some felines are attracted to scenes with birds, fish, or other prey animals. <p>Some cats become engrossed in the television screen. They seem to be enjoying the program, but what truly captivates them is the movement and the type of images they see. The feline gaze has its visual preferences: they are drawn to scenes featuring birds, fish, or other animals they might hunt. But not all cats like to look at screens, nor is it good for them; in some cases, it can even cause anxiety.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-05-07/why-is-your-cat-fascinated-by-screens-the-key-is-movement.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-30/theyre-using-my-images-to-sell-products-influencers-angry-with-instagram-over-the-new-feature.html Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:05:30 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-30/theyre-using-my-images-to-sell-products-influencers-angry-with-instagram-over-the-new-feature.html Elena Muñoz The social network has implemented a ‘Shop the Look’ tool, still in the testing phase, that suggests products linked to the image of content creators (who were never notified and are not being paid) The social network has implemented a ‘Shop the Look’ tool, still in the testing phase, that suggests products linked to the image of content creators (who were never notified and are not being paid) Instagram Pinterest Meta WhatsApp Facebook Moritz Scholz (Getty Images) Street Style - Paris Fashion Week - Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026/2027 - Day 8 The 'influencer' Laura Wittek. The 'influencer' Laura Wittek. <p>In April 2011, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/society/2026-04-11/modern-cults-are-replacing-leaders-with-life-coaches-they-mimic-the-capitalist-logic-of-influencers.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/society/2026-04-11/modern-cults-are-replacing-leaders-with-life-coaches-they-mimic-the-capitalist-logic-of-influencers.html">content creator</a> Julia Berolzheimer launched her Instagram account and blog. More than 15 years later, she occupies a prominent place in a saturated and competitive world. She boasts nearly 1.5 million followers on Instagram and is recognized on Substack as one of the 10 most influential authors <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-02-17/what-is-media-impact-value-the-algorithm-the-fashion-industry-is-fixated-on.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-02-17/what-is-media-impact-value-the-algorithm-the-fashion-industry-is-fixated-on.html">in the fashion and beauty category</a> with her “Trade Offs” posts. Therefore, her voice carries weight. That’s why, when she published a lengthy post on Substack last February titled “Instagram Is Stealing Our Content to Sell Knockoffs — and Yours Could Be Next,” it quickly went viral. According to Berolzheimer, the social network had used images of her posted on the platform to sell products associated with her name. Through the “Shop the look” button, the app recommended products similar to those featured in the image. The problem is that these products, linked <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-03-10/the-end-of-the-neutral-influencer-can-you-stay-relevant-if-you-never-share-an-opinion.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-03-10/the-end-of-the-neutral-influencer-can-you-stay-relevant-if-you-never-share-an-opinion.html">to the influencer’s image</a>, weren’t recommended by her at all, but by the social network itself. “When followers click on it Instagram serves them product suggestions generated by AI. Not my affiliate links. Not brands I chose. Not products I’d recommend,” she writes. She adds that, while her look consisted of “pieces I’d carefully selected from designers I love and personally support,” the purchase suggestions provided by the social network were “cheap knockoffs and random items from brands I’ve never heard of, attached to my image, under my name.” Berolzheimer, according to her account, was unaware of this until one of her followers alerted her. And she discovered that it wasn’t an isolated incident, but a new feature in testing mode, implemented only for some users. The influencer also points out that if that purchase button generated any sales and any profit, she received nothing: “They’re using my images to sell products for their own profit.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-30/theyre-using-my-images-to-sell-products-influencers-angry-with-instagram-over-the-new-feature.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-30/more-than-just-bad-manners-the-problem-of-using-your-phone-with-the-volume-up-in-public.html Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:33:46 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-30/more-than-just-bad-manners-the-problem-of-using-your-phone-with-the-volume-up-in-public.html Lucas Barquero Pierantoni Between video calls, notifications, and short TikTok videos, it’s almost impossible to escape this new urban symphony. The tyranny of other people’s smartphones is blaring constantly, everywhere Between video calls, notifications, and short TikTok videos, it’s almost impossible to escape this new urban symphony. The tyranny of other people’s smartphones is blaring constantly, everywhere TikTok Vídeo Beyoncé Madrid SOPA Images (LightRocket via Getty Images) A commuter passes by a large Xiaomi Mi 8 smartphone A smartphone ad on the subway in Hong Kong. A smartphone ad on the subway in Hong Kong. <p>Ping! “First we need to sprinkle some cocoa,” advises a female voice. Beside her, the unrestrained laughter of a baby rings out. A brief, deafening applause erupts, and a second later the heavily saturated beat of a techno track explodes. “This dream destination is located just five minutes from Lake Como!” exhorts a man in a tie. Tiriri-tiriri! A ball hits a roulette wheel until it stops, and the applause returns. It is soon drowned out by the angelic choirs of the song “Halo.” “Baby, I can feel your halo,” bellows none other <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-07-12/beyonce-is-not-the-first-black-country-artist-and-she-knows-it.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-07-12/beyonce-is-not-the-first-black-country-artist-and-she-knows-it.html">than Beyoncé</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-30/more-than-just-bad-manners-the-problem-of-using-your-phone-with-the-volume-up-in-public.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-04-26/lisa-kudrow-ok-so-ive-gotten-older-excuse-me-for-not-dying.html Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-04-26/lisa-kudrow-ok-so-ive-gotten-older-excuse-me-for-not-dying.html Raquel Peláez The actress has slowly but surely managed to leave Phoebe Buffay’s shadow with Valerie Cherish, a character she created for herself that challenges Hollywood misogyny The actress has slowly but surely managed to leave Phoebe Buffay’s shadow with Valerie Cherish, a character she created for herself that challenges Hollywood misogyny Lisa Kudrow Friends Hollywood HBO AMY HARRITY/The New York Times/Europa Press (EL PAÍS) Lisa Kudrow Actress Lisa Kudrow. Actress Lisa Kudrow. <p>Lisa Kudrow, 62, will always be Phoebe, but now, for many, she’s also Valerie Cherish, the main character on <i>The Comeback </i>(HBO Max), a series created by and starring herself that brings to life a mature actress attempting a return to the entertainment industry by putting on a brave face despite all kinds of humiliation. Its first season in 2005 was not a huge hit, but its slightly-pathetic-yet-endearing has-been <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-27/ladies-villains-or-lolitas-how-to-spot-a-cliche-about-women-in-film.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-27/ladies-villains-or-lolitas-how-to-spot-a-cliche-about-women-in-film.html">female lead</a>, who attempts to resuscitate her career with a reality show, won over discerning tastes. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-04-26/lisa-kudrow-ok-so-ive-gotten-older-excuse-me-for-not-dying.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-04-22/why-zohran-mamdanis-refusal-to-attend-the-met-gala-is-a-historic-snub-to-anna-wintour.html Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:49:50 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-04-22/why-zohran-mamdanis-refusal-to-attend-the-met-gala-is-a-historic-snub-to-anna-wintour.html Beatriz García The mayor of New York City has broken with tradition and declined the invitation to the major fashion event. Meanwhile, the city is plastered with posters criticizing Jeff Bezos, the main sponsor and guest of honor at this year’s edition The mayor of New York City has broken with tradition and declined the invitation to the major fashion event. Meanwhile, the city is plastered with posters criticizing Jeff Bezos, the main sponsor and guest of honor at this year’s edition Anna Wintour Zohran Mamdani Jeff Bezos Vogue Lauren Sánchez Donald Trump Getty (EL PAÍS) wintour mamdani The invitation to the Met Gala has been declined by Mamdani, the mayor of New York. The invitation to the Met Gala has been declined by Mamdani, the mayor of New York. <p>Few people dare to say “no” to Anna Wintour. Zohran Mamdani is one of them. New York’s mayor — who is a socialist and a Muslim — has turned down the invitation to attend the Met Gala, which will take place on May 4.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-04-22/why-zohran-mamdanis-refusal-to-attend-the-met-gala-is-a-historic-snub-to-anna-wintour.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-04-19/justin-mcdaniel-the-professor-who-created-a-class-to-deal-with-existential-despair.html Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-04-19/justin-mcdaniel-the-professor-who-created-a-class-to-deal-with-existential-despair.html Alba Álvarez At the University of Pennsylvania, he teaches students about loss, offering readings and discussions At the University of Pennsylvania, he teaches students about loss, offering readings and discussions Pensilvania Michelle Gustafson (EL PAÍS) EPS 2585 INTRO PULSOS Professor Justin McDaniel during one of his lectures. Professor Justin McDaniel during one of his lectures. <p>One of the most in-demand courses at the University of Pennsylvania — part of the exclusive, world-renowned Ivy League — promises no innovation and no competitive advantage. Nor does it offer students any way to maximize their resources or their time. Instead, it consists of reading sad novels — for hours — and discussing them in the dark. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-04-19/justin-mcdaniel-the-professor-who-created-a-class-to-deal-with-existential-despair.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-04-16/associating-with-toxic-people-especially-in-the-family-or-at-work-accelerates-aging.html Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:04:42 GMT https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-04-16/associating-with-toxic-people-especially-in-the-family-or-at-work-accelerates-aging.html Adrián Cordellat A new study explores how negative relationships are associated with higher levels of inflammation, depression, anxiety, and chronic disease burden A new study explores how negative relationships are associated with higher levels of inflammation, depression, anxiety, and chronic disease burden Andrea Bajani AndreyPopov (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Associating with toxic people <p>The protagonist of <i>The Anniversary</i>, the award-winning novel by Italian writer Andrea Bajani, decides to separate himself from his parents, cut off all communication with them, to escape the distress caused by the relationship, irrevocably marked by the totalitarianism and persistent violence — both physical and emotional — exerted by his father. Unwittingly, with this distancing aimed at protecting his emotional well-being, this adult man is also buying himself a ticket to a longer and better life.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-04-16/associating-with-toxic-people-especially-in-the-family-or-at-work-accelerates-aging.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/society/2026-04-11/modern-cults-are-replacing-leaders-with-life-coaches-they-mimic-the-capitalist-logic-of-influencers.html Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/society/2026-04-11/modern-cults-are-replacing-leaders-with-life-coaches-they-mimic-the-capitalist-logic-of-influencers.html Enrique Alpañés Predatory groups have experienced exponential growth thanks to social media. Experts warn that it is now easier and cheaper than ever to reach a wider audience Predatory groups have experienced exponential growth thanks to social media. Experts warn that it is now easier and cheaper than ever to reach a wider audience Internet Influencers Facebook Instagram Youtube WhatsApp Víctor Sanjuan (EL PAÍS) Llados A young woman watches a YouTube channel on her cellphone. A young woman watches a YouTube channel on her cellphone. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/7OBTKDARWJF45LPF5BE7DHREBI.jpg?auth=7bda596a488ab3a4dfdbba9658f0eb755c014717339759dcd152d95c41bab981" width="3594" height="2396" alt="A young woman watches a YouTube channel on her cellphone."></img><p>It all starts in front of a screen, in the most innocent way possible. Accepting a friend request on Facebook. Following an influencer. Signing up for a study skills course about investing in cryptocurrencies. Entering a Roblox minigame. These are all gateways into a labyrinth of psychological manipulation that, in just a matter of months, can end with the innocent internet user trapped in a cult-like community, isolated and ruined. This mental and physical kidnapping occurs — and this is the worst part — voluntarily. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/society/2026-04-11/modern-cults-are-replacing-leaders-with-life-coaches-they-mimic-the-capitalist-logic-of-influencers.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-12/canoeing-in-antarctica-or-watching-an-nba-game-with-rihanna-how-the-ultra-rich-differ-from-millionaires.html Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-12/canoeing-in-antarctica-or-watching-an-nba-game-with-rihanna-how-the-ultra-rich-differ-from-millionaires.html Daniel Soufi The wealthiest people on the planet prioritize unique experiences over the purchase of luxury goods The wealthiest people on the planet prioritize unique experiences over the purchase of luxury goods Rihanna Knight Frank Mckinsey Idealista.com Influencers National Geographic Nick Dale (Design Pics Editorial / Universal Images Group / Getty Images) (EL PAÍS) A man canoeing in Antarctica. A man canoeing in Antarctica. <p>A few months ago, Gonzalo Gimeno, CEO of a bespoke travel agency called Elefant Travel, received a call from a well-known businessman. We don’t know his name, but we do know the details of the request: <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-02-09/traveling-the-world-a-luxury-that-has-surprisingly-little-to-do-with-money.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-02-09/traveling-the-world-a-luxury-that-has-surprisingly-little-to-do-with-money.html">to plan a route to travel around the world</a> in five years, traveling one month a year. All the stops had to be based on the curriculum his children were studying at school. After even contacting an educator, Gimeno fulfilled the request. The budget was $1.2 million per month, not including flights, since the client had his own plane. “In the end, something surreal happened,” the travel agent recounts. “The businessman is afraid of flying. So they never went.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-12/canoeing-in-antarctica-or-watching-an-nba-game-with-rihanna-how-the-ultra-rich-differ-from-millionaires.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/eps/2026-04-11/hot-guys-clean-their-homes-at-least-on-tiktok.html Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/eps/2026-04-11/hot-guys-clean-their-homes-at-least-on-tiktok.html Álex Serrano A man vacuuming shouldn’t be news in 2026, but when he’s got a gym-honed physique, the algorithm goes wild. Welcome to the new TikTok craze: CleanTok A man vacuuming shouldn’t be news in 2026, but when he’s got a gym-honed physique, the algorithm goes wild. Welcome to the new TikTok craze: CleanTok TikTok Instagram Internet Marie Kondo EPS 2584 INTRO PULSO PUSLSOS Screenshot from Drew Hallgrimson's TikTok account. Screenshot from Drew Hallgrimson's TikTok account. <p>Drew Hallgrimson appears on TikTok cleaning his Vancouver apartment, with 360,800 followers watching his every move. In one of his most popular videos, he cleans until the floor is “clean enough to eat off,” and then proceeds to literally eat off the floor. He has amassed <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.hallgrimson" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.hallgrimson">441,000 followers on Instagram</a>. Comments range from admiration (“Where can I find a man like that?”) to genuine astonishment at the novelty of the spectacle.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/eps/2026-04-11/hot-guys-clean-their-homes-at-least-on-tiktok.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-08/ramiro-calle-meditation-teacher-on-cats-they-are-natural-yogis-they-enter-states-of-ecstasy-with-their-eyes-lost-in-infinity-and-relax-like-no-one-else.html Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:01:21 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-08/ramiro-calle-meditation-teacher-on-cats-they-are-natural-yogis-they-enter-states-of-ecstasy-with-their-eyes-lost-in-infinity-and-relax-like-no-one-else.html Carolina Pinedo This communicator combines his expertise in yoga with his deep love for animals. He is very knowledgeable about felines and is committed to raising awareness about their care and respect This communicator combines his expertise in yoga with his deep love for animals. He is very knowledgeable about felines and is committed to raising awareness about their care and respect Yoga Émile Zola Mark Twain India EL PAÍS Ramiro Calle, meditation teacher, on cats Ramiro Calle, yoga teacher and popularizer, with his cat 'Émile.' Ramiro Calle, yoga teacher and popularizer, with his cat 'Émile.' <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/KGFZDEYRRBFWJCCJXW6ZSISXWA.jpeg?auth=afa879c6a37b50c80ccdb947f4884df7762167dc9ff2f78fb27e1e2cbfa1cba1" width="1280" height="849" alt="Ramiro Calle, yoga teacher and popularizer, with his cat 'Émile.'"></img><p>The deepest friendship, spirituality, and mysticism can be born from the bond with an animal. This is the personal experience of 82-year-old Ramiro Calle, a Madrid native who has written numerous books on spirituality and personal growth, and is an expert in Buddhist doctrine as well as <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-03-08/matthew-remski-yoga-can-be-a-gateway-to-proto-fascist-politics.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-03-08/matthew-remski-yoga-can-be-a-gateway-to-proto-fascist-politics.html">a yoga teacher</a>. He is also a pioneer and leading figure in this ancient practice in Spain, as well as a great animal lover. Several dogs, cats, and a bird have passed through his life, leaving a lasting impression on him, and he considers them his teachers. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-08/ramiro-calle-meditation-teacher-on-cats-they-are-natural-yogis-they-enter-states-of-ecstasy-with-their-eyes-lost-in-infinity-and-relax-like-no-one-else.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-07/the-art-of-mastering-jealousy-according-to-maggie-gyllenhaal-or-how-to-direct-your-husband-in-sex-scenes.html Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:41:54 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-07/the-art-of-mastering-jealousy-according-to-maggie-gyllenhaal-or-how-to-direct-your-husband-in-sex-scenes.html Marita Alonso Her 2021 film ‘The Lost Daughter’ features several intimate scenes with her real‑life partner, Peter Sarsgaard — a dynamic she admits was emotionally complex to navigate Her 2021 film ‘The Lost Daughter’ features several intimate scenes with her real‑life partner, Peter Sarsgaard — a dynamic she admits was emotionally complex to navigate Maggie Gyllenhaal Hollywood George Clooney Stephane Cardinale - Corbis (Corbis via Getty Images) Closing Ceremony Red Carpet - The 80th Venice International Film Festival Maggie Gyllenhaal and her husband Peter Sarsgaard at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. Maggie Gyllenhaal and her husband Peter Sarsgaard at the 2023 Venice Film Festival. <p>Maggie Gyllenhaal recently <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/video/podcasts/100000010749479/maggie-gyllenhaal-on-directing-her-husband-in-sex-scenes.html" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://www.nytimes.com/video/podcasts/100000010749479/maggie-gyllenhaal-on-directing-her-husband-in-sex-scenes.html">talked to <i>The New York Times</i></a> about how challenging it was for her to direct her husband, Peter Sarsgaard, in the sex scenes of the 2021 film <i>The Lost Daughter</i>. She confessed that she almost didn’t give him the role because she thought dealing with jealousy in her directorial debut would be too hard to deal with. Although she considered other actors, she was ultimately convinced that the part was right for her husband.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-04-07/the-art-of-mastering-jealousy-according-to-maggie-gyllenhaal-or-how-to-direct-your-husband-in-sex-scenes.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-04-05/how-the-loneliness-of-working-from-home-can-affect-mental-health-the-lab-coat-mentality-is-dangerous.html Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:30:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-04-05/how-the-loneliness-of-working-from-home-can-affect-mental-health-the-lab-coat-mentality-is-dangerous.html Enrique Rey If the office is the place where friendships most often arise, people who work remotely, especially freelancers, are the most vulnerable to isolation, with all that this implies for their wellbeing If the office is the place where friendships most often arise, people who work remotely, especially freelancers, are the most vulnerable to isolation, with all that this implies for their wellbeing Internet Freelancer Terry Eagleton Juan José Millás Remedios Zafra Jeff Bergen (Getty Images) Those who work from home, especially freelancers, are the most prone to loneliness. Those who work from home, especially freelancers, are the most prone to loneliness. <p>In his essay <i>Writing Is Ceasing to Be a Writer</i>, Enrique Vila-Matas recounts that he chose his profession because he wanted to be free and didn’t want to go to an office every morning. When he made that decision, he didn’t know he would end up living “like a mole in a tunnel, working day and night.” In interviews and memoirs, many novelists admit that, aside from their calling, what they wanted most when they began writing was to escape the cold of the street by staying home on those weekday mornings when most employees are commuting and going about their daily routines. Shortly afterward, they realized that “calling someone a disciplined author is redundant,” as Juan José Millás often points out, because literature demands many hours of concentration each day.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/health/2026-04-05/how-the-loneliness-of-working-from-home-can-affect-mental-health-the-lab-coat-mentality-is-dangerous.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-03-31/monterrey-the-world-capital-of-carnita-asada.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:24:46 GMT https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-03-31/monterrey-the-world-capital-of-carnita-asada.html Verónica Garrido Grill culture prepares for the World Cup, with a stadium, businesses and families ready to receive thousands of fans Grill culture prepares for the World Cup, with a stadium, businesses and families ready to receive thousands of fans México Monterrey Emiliano Molina (EL PAÍS) MEXICO -CARNITA ASADA - MONTERREY - EL PAIS Meat on the grill near the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe on March 21. Meat on the grill near the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe on March 21. Emiliano Molina (EL PAÍS) MEXICO -CARNITA ASADA - MONTERREY - EL PAIS Exclusive grilling zone at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe on March 21. Exclusive grilling zone at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe on March 21. Emiliano Molina MEXICO -CARNITA ASADA - MONTERREY - EL PAIS Clients at the San Juan Carnicería in Nuevo León on March 20, 2026. Clients at the San Juan Carnicería in Nuevo León on March 20, 2026. Emiliano Molina MEXICO -CARNITA ASADA - MONTERREY - EL PAIS The ‘San Juan Box’ is a travel pack of various cuts of meat, designed to be taken on a plane. The ‘San Juan Box’ is a travel pack of various cuts of meat, designed to be taken on a plane. Emiliano Molina MEXICO - CARNE ASADA Meat grills outside the HEB near BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe. Meat grills outside the HEB near BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe. Emiliano Molina MEXICO -CARNITA ASADA - MONTERREY - EL PAIS Carne asada is a Nuevo León tradition that will be enjoyed by World Cup visitors. Carne asada is a Nuevo León tradition that will be enjoyed by World Cup visitors. Emiliano Molina MEXICO -CARNITA ASADA - MONTERREY - EL PAIS HEB grill worker in Monterrey on March 21. HEB grill worker in Monterrey on March 21. Emiliano Molina MEXICO -CARNITA ASADA - MONTERREY - EL PAIS Piece of meat on a grill near the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo León on March 21. Piece of meat on a grill near the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo León on March 21. Emiliano Molina MEXICO -CARNITA ASADA - MONTERREY - EL PAIS Juan Carlos Sánchez is head meat griller for HEB customers, at the location near BBVA Stadium. Juan Carlos Sánchez is head meat griller for HEB customers, at the location near BBVA Stadium. Emiliano Molina MEXICO -CARNITA ASADA - MONTERREY - EL PAIS Carne asada preparation at the BBVA Stadium grills. Carne asada preparation at the BBVA Stadium grills. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/O5DPUNIYTNAYBOX5LC5HGEP66I.jpg?auth=1275ed5b37d1c496183c03c79ecd4324454d0509405406c5c6bf055f44b8512d" width="6960" height="4640" alt="Meat on the grill near the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe on March 21."></img><p>In Monterrey, there is no lack of reasons to light up the grill. “Because it’s someone’s birthday, because it’s Saturday, because it’s Wednesday,” says Rubén Ramírez, a 50-year-old local electrician. Eating meat is an essential part of identity for people in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. “It is the pretext for getting together, for seeing the nieces and nephews, for having visitors over. And of course, for a beer,” he says. For this grill expert, an <i>asado </i>can’t be without the <i>salsa borracha</i>, the Argentinian chorizo, the onions, the roasted potatoes, and the most important factor: soccer. <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-03-27/the-azteca-stadium-gets-a-slight-facelift-without-losing-its-soul.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-03-27/the-azteca-stadium-gets-a-slight-facelift-without-losing-its-soul.html">With the World Cup</a> around the corner, this everyday tradition will become a cultural experience for the half-million visitors who officials are predicting will make their way to the city. “Mexico [City] has its museums and Guadalajara, mariachi music and tequila, but here, there are carnita asada and Nuevo León hospitality, which is <i>con madre </i>[the best],” Ramírez says proudly.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/2026-03-31/monterrey-the-world-capital-of-carnita-asada.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/6J5TJBPXZRDIZF6BN5VVTAQITY.jpg?auth=6d2a4465054119f549f46709b383ddf4096429c668681beebda474d459a2c9dc" width="6960" height="4640" alt="Sausages and pieces of carne asada in Nuevo León on March 21."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/B2I5MBWZQNFPJPGHGO7WQN4KQI.jpg?auth=ca4b1604d6f6b2455590f991dc6a2a708a8cee11aae3817e805ac652dbf79416" width="6960" height="4640" alt="Grupo Fulminante performance outside BBVA Stadium on March 21."></img> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-03-30/real-pastrami-is-not-from-new-york-nor-does-it-cause-orgasms.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:08:59 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-03-30/real-pastrami-is-not-from-new-york-nor-does-it-cause-orgasms.html Óscar López-Fonseca This tasty way of preserving meat originated in Romania, where it is made not only with beef but also with lamb, pork and goose This tasty way of preserving meat originated in Romania, where it is made not only with beef but also with lamb, pork and goose Meg Ryan Bucarest Billy Crystal Rumanía Óscar López-Fonseca (EL PAÍS) pastrami rumano 'Pastramă' on the counters of the butcher shops in Obor market, the largest in Bucharest (Romania). 'Pastramă' on the counters of the butcher shops in Obor market, the largest in Bucharest (Romania). <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/J2NRSVFAS5HNPOXDMRC32QA4QU.JPG?auth=d885a343b4953af234d9eb5d79593101dde95f00d8ed69a1313065bf71b697d7" width="6016" height="4000" alt="'Pastramă' on the counters of the butcher shops in Obor market, the largest in Bucharest (Romania)."></img><p>In the most famous scene from <i>When Harry Met Sally</i> (1989), the character played <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-05-04/anne-hathaway-meg-ryan-and-how-the-romantic-comedy-is-surfing-feminisms-fourth-wave.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-05-04/anne-hathaway-meg-ryan-and-how-the-romantic-comedy-is-surfing-feminisms-fourth-wave.html">by Meg Ryan</a> fakes an orgasm at Katz’s Delicatessen in New York City, while her on-screen partner (actor Billy Crystal) enjoys a beef pastrami sandwich. When her simulated sexual pleasure ends, the woman at the next table tells the waiter, “I’ll have what she’s having.” This film boosted the popularity of the already famous restaurant and, at the same time, contributed to perpetuating a somewhat inaccurate image of pastrami. In reality, this method of preparing meat neither originated in New York City, nor, despite its name, does it have Italian roots, nor, of course, does it cause sexual orgasms (I’ll leave the gastronomic ones to each individual’s taste).</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2026-03-30/real-pastrami-is-not-from-new-york-nor-does-it-cause-orgasms.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/ZOXYSICSWZAAZNCJDRYLB3BC2Y.JPG?auth=7c1bfcb18bc756638faf60dbf3872a2191e30045b59efc1e1236ee8b0dc39691" width="6016" height="4000" alt="'Pastramă' in the butcher shops of the Obor market, in Bucharest (Romania)."></img>