Stephan's Wednesday Picks

• California fast food wages would be set by government under bill set by state legislature (WSJ)
• Would you take out a loan to buy this week's groceries (NYT)
• Ottawa urged to label alcohol after report links moderate use to increased risk of cancer, other fatal illnesses (Globe and Mail)
• It's not just you - Blank Street coffee is suddenly inescapable (NYT)
• Could removing best before dates help reduce inflation and food waste (Globe and Mail)