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…
“I Still Daydream About That World” – 14 Binge-Worthy Books To Get Lost In This Summer
“I was able to read it, follow it along, and fall back in love with reading.” View Entire Post ›
Weight Loss Drugs Aren’t A Quick Fix
The popularity of drugs like Ozempic and a new pediatric recommendation that encourages fat teens to get weight-loss surgery show we still view fatness as a moral flaw that needs extreme intervention. View Entire Post ›
The FDA Is Considering A New Plan To Make COVID Vaccines A Lot More Like Your Annual Flu Shot
In a decision that could come this week, the FDA is looking to step away from the confusing array of COVID shots and boosters that are currently recommended and create an easier-to-understand schedule. View Entire Post ›
These People Lost Their Hearing After COVID Months Ago. They Still Haven’t Fully Recovered.
There’s no definitive proof that COVID is causing hearing loss, but based on what researchers know about other viruses’ effects on the auditory system, it’s not an unreasonable connection to make. View Entire Post ›
Because I’m Dying To Know, How Do You Prefer These Brunch Foods?
Crêpes or waffles… View Entire Post ›
Crypto gambling — how does the future of secure gambling look?
Online gambling is a huge part of the casino world, but there is a small percentage of players who worry about its security — welcome, cryptocurrency casinos. It’s 2024, and although crypto casinos are nothing new, there is a wide range of some of the huge household names now utilizing this form of payment to…
Iciar Bollaín’s San Sebastián Entry ‘I Am Nevenka,’ About a Pioneering Spanish Sexual Harassment Case, Gets Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
One of the most awaited of Spanish films in this year’s San Sebastian main competition, Iciar Bollain’s “I Am Nevenka,” has a trailer, shared in exclusivity with Variety. Written with Isa Campo, a co-scribe on two San Sebastian Golden Shell winners, 2011’s “The Double Steps” and 2018’s “Between Two Waters,” and sold by Film Factory Entertainment,…
‘Zone of Interest’ Backer Access Funds New Holocaust Music Doc for BBC Arts
Two Rivers Media has secured a commission from BBC Arts for “The Last Musician of Auschwitz,” a feature documentary set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. The 90-minute film, co-funded by Access, the company behind Cannes, Oscar and BAFTA-winning “The Zone of Interest,” will explore the stories of musicians who created…
Paris Olympics Postpones Men’s Triathlon Race Due to Polluted Seine River
Set to kick off on Tuesday morning, the Olympics men’s triathlon swimming competition has been postponed due to pollution in the Seine river. The subject of a running joke since the release of Xavier Gens’ hit shark movie “Under Paris” on Netflix, the Seine was supposed to be clean enough for the Triathlon and Marathon…
Disneyland Workers Agree Contract, Avoiding Strike at Theme Park and Hotels
Some 14,000 staff at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and the Disney hotels Workers, represented by a quartet of trades unions, have agreed to new contracts. The move avoids a strike at the Disney parks and hotels. The workers were represented by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) Local 83; SEIU-United…