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…
Dawes’ and Lucius’ Joint Shows Reset the Bar for What a Collaborative Tour Can Be: Concert Review
Co-headlining tours are a dime a dozen (give or take hundreds of dollars in tacked-on fees). But actual collaboration on the road is another thing, with most bands too protective of their brands to hand over very much of their nightly set times to truly share someone else’s vision. In a joint road show, we…
Jaeger wins in Houston after late Scheffler miss
Stephan Jaeger won his first PGA Tour event in his 135th attempt, closing with nine straight pars for a 3-under 67 and avoiding a playoff when Scottie Scheffler missed a 5-foot birdie putt on the final hole Sunday.
Soto sends Yankees to sweep: ‘Start I wanted’
Juan Soto had three hits Sunday capped by an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning that lifted the Yankees to an opening four-game sweep.
MVP James, Wolfpack rout Horns, reach Final Four
Regional MVP Aziaha James scored 27 points to lead NC State to its first Final Four in more than 25 years with a rout of 1-seed Texas in the women’s NCAA tournament.
Comedian’s Copyright Lawsuit Against Steve Coogan’s Company Baby Cow Heading to Trial
Comedian Harry Deansway’s infringement case against Steve Coogan’s production company Baby Cow is going to trial, Variety can confirm. Numerous attempts to reach an out of court settlement collapsed and a trial date has been tentatively set for Oct. 2024. Deansway, whose real name is Joshua Rinkoff, filed suit against Baby Cow last year in…
Beyoncé Fans Confused Over Five Missing Tracks on ‘Cowboy Carter’ Vinyl, Fueling Theories About Last-Minute Changes
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” arrived on Friday to critical acclaim, ushering listeners into her new era. But some fans who received their physical copies were confused that tracks included on the digital release were missing, with four omitted from the CD and five from the LP. Throughout the weekend, fans have been complaining online that their…
NCAA: 3-point distances not accurate in Portland
The NC State Wolfpack and Texas Longhorns played Sunday’s regional 4 final on a court with 3-point lines of different distances at the top of the key, and the coaches agreed to continue with the game rather than delaying it for a re-measurement.
Edey outduels Knecht with 40 to reach Final Four
Zach Edey (40 points, 16 rebounds) outdueled Dalton Knecht (37 points) to send Purdue into the Final Four with a hard-fought 72-66 win over Tennessee.
What we learned: Is it time to worry about South Carolina?
South Carolina barely escaped Oregon State to reach the Final Four.