1. It’s Thursday, July 23, 2015.

2. The Texas officer’s conduct in the traffic stop of Sandra Bland, as shown in the video, is unprofessional and inflammatory, and a federal investigation is warranted. Any attempt to deflect it, including pointing out problems Ms. Bland had in the past, is irrelevant.

3. Fast-food workers in New York will be getting $15 an hour thanks to a proposal approved by a state panel. It might even be worth going for a Big Mac and fries just to celebrate. 

4. Nah. But Five Guys’ workers, let’s party.