Zhang Qiaoli, a physician in the Department of Human Reproductive Medicine, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University. Women should strive to balance quality of work and life, and have children at a young age.As a doctor I see much suffering because of this imbalance. Xiao Ying, 36, works for a largelaw firm. Her job…
25 gardens listed as ‘historical gardens’, Summer Palace included
The Beijing Horticulture Greening Bureau announced Thursday that 25 parks and gardens,including the Summer Palace and Beihai Park, are among the first batch to be inscribed onthe “historical gardens” list. The concept of “historical gardens” refers to those gardens and parks located within Beijing’sjurisdiction that carry distinctive historical and cultural values and more importantly, played…
Nation sets out cleaner strategy for environment assessments
The Ministry of Environmental Protection has started to clean up its assessment procedures in an effort to stop new businesses being built that would cause pollution. So far this year it has canceled the licenses of more than 100 agents that had the authority to assess and approve planned projects, a ministry statement said on…
Securities regulator vows steps to restore market stability
China’s securities regulator said on Friday that maintaining stock market stability andrestoring investor confidence are still its top priorities, despite the recent turbulence whichdampened market sentiment and trading volume. The regulator has met with all major securities brokerages and funds and urged them tobetter control their margin trading and short sales business, both of which…
Coastal provinces brace for super typhoon
FUZHOU – Fujian province in east China issued its highest typhoon alert as super typhoon Soudelor approaches southeast China’s coastal provinces with downpours and gales. The typhoon, expected to land between the cities of Jinjiang and Fuqing Saturday evening, will pose a serious threat to Fujian, the provincial meteorological station said. Flights to the provincial capital…
Hayley Atwell’s ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ Screen Test Was ‘Two Hours of Stunt Choreography’ So the Team Could ‘See My Natural Abilities’
Everything is supercharged when it comes to the long-running “Mission: Impossible” franchise, and that extends to the movie’s audition process. In a recent interview with The Telegraph, Hayley Atwell revealed that her screen test for the mysterious role of Grace in the two-part “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” required a two-hour screen test that was…
Twitter Blocking Access to Users Who Aren’t Logged In as an ‘Emergency Measure,’ Elon Musk Says
On Friday, Twitter — without notice — suddenly blocked access to the website for anyone who isn’t signed in as a registered user. Many people were confused about the change, wondering whether it was a glitch or a purposeful move on the part of Twitter, which is under the control of mega-billionaire Elon Musk. Previously,…
‘Silo’ Finale: Rebecca Ferguson Talks ‘Mind-Blowingly Shocking’ Twist, Juliette’s Last Stand and ‘Grittier’ Season 2
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “Outside,” the season finale of “Silo” now streaming on Apple TV+. If the Season 1 finale of Apple TV+’s “Silo” doesn’t send people rushing to their local hardware store to stockpile heat tape, nothing will. In the final moments of the ambitious, world-building thriller, Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) was…
‘Weeds’ Star Elizabeth Perkins Is ‘On Board’ for Reboot: ‘I Loved Working With Mary-Louise Parker’
Nancy and Celia may be back in business. Elizabeth Perkins, who starred as Celia Hodes on the Showtime series “Weeds” from 2005-2009, tells Variety she’d gladly step back into the role now that a revival of the show is reportedly in the works. “It’s just that— it’s talking,” Perkins said when asked about talk of…
Fire Breaks Out on Warner Bros. Lot, No Injuries Reported as Firemen Put Out the Blaze
An electrical fire at Warner Bros. left a cloud of smoke billowing over the Burbank lot, but luckily firefighters were able to quickly contain the blaze. There were no injuries, according to an individual familiar with the incident. The fire was first reported by the Citizen app, which had video of the smoke, as well…
Film Academy’s Executive VP of Impact and Inclusion Jeanell English Exits Organization
Jeanell English, executive vice president of impact and inclusion, is exiting her role at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. English was promoted to the newly created role in July 2022 by Academy CEO Bill Kramer. In her role, she led the Academy’s initiatives to address underrepresentation across the industry and the talent…
Shipping Is Free on This High-Capacity Portable Power Station
Keep the lights on with this high-capacity power station, now $600 off.
LeVert agrees with Cavs on 2-year, $32M deal
The Cavs and guard Caris LeVert have agreed on a two-year contract worth $32 million, co-head of CAA Basketball Austin Brown told ESPN.
Bulls retain White, add Carter on 3-year deals
Coby White agreed to a three-year, $40 million deal to stay with the Chicago Bulls while Jevon Carter is joining the team on a three-year, $20 million deal.
Sources: Lakers to offer Reaves 4 years, $52M
The Los Angeles Lakers plan to offer restricted free agent Austin Reaves a four-year, $52 million dollar deal, sources told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.