Tuesday, March 29, 2016

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1
The Upshot

Overlooked Tool to Fight Climate Change: A Tweak in Fuel Standards

A path to a nearly economywide price on carbon pollution does not require new legislation.

At this time there is no surplus mileage to trade.
High profits are in low mileage.

2
U.S.

Record Wildfire Comes to Kansas, as Do Lifesaving Neighbors

Firefighters and other volunteers who rushed to the affected areas were credited with helping avert deaths in a blaze said to be the state’s largest.

Yes

3
U.S.

Human Activity Increases Risk of Big Quake in Oklahoma and Kansas, Experts Say

The huge number of small human-induced quakes in the two states may have set the stage for a larger, more destructive one, scientists said.

Disposal wells are a bad idea.

4
Science

Scientists Find a Way to Predict U.S. Heat Waves Weeks in Advance

A pattern of ocean temperatures in the Pacific significantly raises the odds of extreme heat in the eastern United States as much as 50 days later.

More progress on prediction.

5
Opinion

A Modern System of Debtor Prisons

Too many state and local governments have been jailing citizens who are unable to pay fines, fees and penalties.

yes

6
Business Day

Automakers Expanding in China May Soon Face Weakening Demand

China is the world’s largest market for new cars, but its slowing economy could leave automakers with too many factories and not enough buyers.

There is no guarantee of profits.

7
Opinion

Charter School Discipline

Advocates for Children of New York writes in support of amending state law to affirm the obligation of charters to follow disciplinary procedures.

There is no need for legislative action.
Enforce the rules.

8
U.S.

Supreme Court Skeptical on a Speedy Trial Argument

A Montana man’s lawyer argued that the 14 months he spent waiting to be sentenced on a bail-jumping conviction violated his Sixth Amendment rights.

I will not second guess the Supreme Court.

9
Real Estate

Staten Island Mini City


10
Sports

Former Honduran President Pleads Guilty in FIFA Case

Rafael Callejas admitted in federal court in Brooklyn that he had solicited and accepted bribes from businessmen who sought media and marketing rights.

A sad event.

11
World

Najim Laachraoui, 24, Bomb Maker for Paris and Brussels Attacks

What is known about a former engineering student who blew himself up at Brussels Airport on March 22.

Another bomb maker gone.
Bombs do not change minds directly.

12
Sports

Chrome Wins Dubai World Cup

California Chrome won the Dubai World Cup, the world’s most lucrative race, in the United Arab Emirates on Saturday, adding it to his Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes victories.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/26/sports/horse-racing/california-chrome-dubai-cup-global-fan-club-just-keeps-growing.html

13
Business Day

Federal Judge in Puerto Rico Calls Walmart Tax Unlawful

A federal court throws out the island’s new tax, saying a financial crisis is no reason to demand revenue it isn’t entitled to.

Puerto Rico will appeal and prevail.
The report presents no argument against the sales tax.

14
Your Money

Medical, Dental, 401(k)? Now Add School Loan Aid to Job Benefits

Employers like Fidelity have begun instituting student loan repayment benefits, a policy likely to gain traction with American companies.

Another benefit that is not a higher wage.

15
World

Lauriane Visart, 27, Belgian Lawyer, Dies in Brussels Attacks

Many Belgians got to know Ms. Visart, who was killed in a suicide attack at the Maelbeek subway station, after her father gave a moving interview.

The blood feuds must end.

16
U.S.

More Students Eligible for Loan Forgiveness

Additional students defrauded by the now-defunct Corinthian Colleges were made eligible.

An average of 88 students per campus.
Only a dribble so far.

17
Science

Letters to the Editor

Readers react to articles in Science Times.

Short term thinking is encouraged to our cost.

18
U.S.

U.S. Capitol on Lockdown After Police Shoot Gunman

The authorities did not believe that the incident was part of a larger plot. Congress is in recess this week.

More noise.

19
Fashion & Style

A Field Guide to Male Intimacy

The son of a gay father struggles with stereotypically masculine conversations and rituals.

These parts of culture are learned in social contacts and reading.

There is coursework that can help.

20
Food

13 Great Recipes for Right Now

The perfect Caesar salad, a drink with activated charcoal and more for the week.

Your choice.

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