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Opinion
Walmart’s Visible Hand
A pay raise by America’s largest employer shows that low wages are a choice, and that we can and should choose differently.
"What
this means, in turn, is that engineering a significant pay raise for
tens of millions of Americans would almost surely be much easier than
conventional wisdom suggests. Raise minimum wages by a substantial
amount; make it easier for workers to organize, increasing their
bargaining power; direct monetary and fiscal policy toward full
employment, as opposed to keeping the economy depressed out of fear that
we’ll suddenly turn into Weimar Germany. It’s not a hard list to
implement — and if we did these things we could make major strides back
toward the kind of society most of us want to live in.
World
Germans at the Crux of Crises, but Reluctantly
Europe’s indispensable nation, at the center of crises over Ukraine and Greece and often uncomfortable with leadership, has had a rocky month.Business Day
Jobs Data in Europe and U.S., and Car Sales
Employment figures will come on Monday for the eurozone, and on Friday for the United States; automakers will report their February sales.Sports
Ireland Beats England and Seizes Control of Six Nations
Ireland took a big step toward keeping its Six Nations title with a 19-9 victory over England on Sunday.N.Y. / Region
Poor and Forgotten, a South Bronx Park Gets a Small Boost
St. Mary’s Park, which got a grant from the City Council speaker, was too large to be included in the mayor’s initiative to renovate parks in rundown communities.Science
Study Links Syria Conflict to Drought Caused by Climate Change
Researchers said Monday that a recent extreme drought in Syria was most likely due to climate change, and that the drought was a factor in the violent uprising there.U.S.
California Beach Community Prepares for High-Stakes Vote on Oil Drilling
Hermosa Beach will go to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to follow through on a longstanding contract for drilling rights or pay millions to kill the deal.U.S.
Icy Stillness and Muted Fishing in a New England Port
The icy winter has slowed commerce in normally bustling New Bedford, Mass., the nation’s top commercial fishing port.Science
Two Strains of H.I.V. Cut Vastly Different Paths
Researchers traced the origins of two subtypes of H.I.V.-1. One subtype stayed in Cameroon; the other spread throughout the world.Sports
Bigger Teams May Miss Playoffs at Cricket World Cup
England is 1-3 so far and is struggling with its bowling, while West Indies and Pakistan are also in danger of not reaching the knockout stages.Business Day
A Century-Old Tax Break for the Rich and Mobile in Britain
A growing number of the wealthy British residents do not have to pay tax on their foreign income or assets, thanks to an Edwardian-era law.Sports
In Los Angeles, Stadiums Battle Heats Up
With three N.F.L. teams vying to move to the same city, studies criticize one proposal for a stadium in Inglewood, Calif.World
Iraq Begins Offensive to Recapture Tikrit From ISIS
The effort to take back Saddam Hussein’s hometown could deepen the sectarian divide or become a pivotal fight in the campaign to reclaim the north and west of the country.World
After 7 Months in Jail, U.S. Journalist in Iran Is Allowed to Hire Lawyer
The obstruction of Jason Rezaian’s right to counsel has been one of many questions shrouding the Washington Post reporter’s prosecution on undisclosed charges.Sports
Nets Move Into Eighth in the East With a Win Over the Mavericks
Deron Williams scored 25 points, and Thaddeus Young had 16 points and 8 rebounds off the bench as the Nets defeated Dallas.Health
A 30-Day Surgical Standard Is Under Scrutiny
A definition of success for doctors, 30 days of survival after an operation, may not serve the interests of older-adult patients.Opinion
Painkiller Abuses and Ignorance
Opioid-related deaths have more than tripled, and research into the drugs’ benefits and dangers is obviously needed.U.S.
Netanyahu’s Visit Bringing Uninvited Problems for Jewish Democrats
The division caused by the Israeli prime minister’s coming speech to Congress is keenly felt among the Jewish members of Congress — all but one of them Democratic — and seems to reflect the dismay of American Jews.Opinion
Why Our Children Don’t Think There Are Moral Facts
On a visit to my son’s second grade classroom, I found a troubling pair of signs hanging over the bulletin board.U.S.
Colorado Yogis Balk at State Regulation of Teacher Training
A debate that has roiled Colorado’s growing yoga world pits studio owners against a state agency that says programs to train yoga teachers must be certified.Business Day
In Homeland Security Funding Standoff, Business Travelers Face Uncertainty
Recurring threats to partly shut down Homeland Security are frustrating travel planning, with many employees unsure whether to postpone a trip or risk delays.
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Style
Bringing a Daughter Back From the Brink With Poems
A mother’s project helps remind her daughter that life is worth living.The Upshot
If You Want to Be Healthy, Should You Eat at Chipotle?
The answer is yes. But it’s complicated.
Arts
Art World Rediscovers Kazuo Shiraga
Neglected in his lifetime, Kazuo Shiraga of Japan is now among the market darlings for art collectors.World
Rebels Accuse Saudis of Fueling Unrest to Divide Yemen
The leader of the Houthi rebel group accused Saudi Arabia, Yemen’s powerful neighbor, of financing armed opponents and trying to divide the country.World
French Hold 3 Journalists in Drone Episodes, but No Link to Earlier Flights Is Seen
The arrests came after a second straight night of unidentified flying objects being spotted over some of Paris’s most identifiable landmarks.Opinion
A Town Where a School Bus Is More Than a Bus
Bus drivers, when trained to be welcoming and understanding, can help children begin their school day more ready to learn.World
French Development Worker Is Kidnapped in Yemen
A Frenchwoman working on a World Bank project was abducted in Sana, the Yemeni capital, with Yemeni officials saying Al Qaeda was probably responsible.
Opinion
Undermining Children’s Insurance
Congressional Republicans are proposing changes to CHIP that could adversely affect over a million youngsters and end up costing the states.
Business Day
Merrill Lynch Hires Tax Expert From Credit Suisse
The hiring of Lewis Steinberg comes as tax considerations have played a big role in deal considerations.World
China Bans Import of Ivory Carvings for One Year
A Chinese official said the moratorium would allow the government to evaluate if a ban helps protect African elephants.U.S.
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