💸 Are you a guilt tipper?

It’s Monday, December 11 — people are talking about Shohei Ohtani’s record-breaking contract, the phenomenon of guilt tipping, and more.

As always, we’ve summarized and organized the different shades of perspective, so you can see the big picture quickly. Here at Shades we believe that seeing multiple points of view is the best way to stay informed.

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⚾ Ohtani’s record-breaking contract

Shohei Ohtani's $700m contract with the Dodgers is shaking up baseball — fans are hyped, and critics are eyeing the bold play.

⚾ Shohei Ohtani just inked a groundbreaking $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers — the largest contract in the history of baseball. The Ringer says this deal sets a new precedent for all sports.

⚾ The NYT agrees: Ohtani's mega-deal redefines the game's economics. Baseball is hitting a new global peak, and it's awesome to see.

⚾ The Guardian loves it too: The contract is a savvy investment that will pay off for the Dodgers. He's a historically great player, and the Dodgers rightfully expect him to boost ticket sales, merchandise sales, and TV ratings substantially.

⚾ But The Athletic points out that Ohtani can't solve all of the Dodgers’ problems — he's still recovering from surgery, and won't pitch next year. What if he never regains his form?

💸 Are you a guilt tipper?

Tipping out of guilt? It's a thing. Some are tipping more because of digital prompts, but is it going too far?

💸 Feeling like you have to tip more? CNBC says “guilt tipping” is on the rise, especially with those digital prompts at checkout.

💸 The Guardian thinks guilt tipping is unavoidable — this is the American way. It's all about businesses avoiding paying their employees.

💸 LoveToKnow notes that guilt tipping is definitely on the rise — digital tipping makes gratuity more visible, leading to a 15% increase in tips. But you can avoid guilt by being prepared for that dreaded screen.

💸 A thread on Hacker News says you shouldn’t tip unless you really want to. Seriously, this has spiraled beyond all reasonable expectations.

💸 A Reddit thread on r/CasualConversation agrees, and says guilt tipping at take-out spots is unnecessary: “Do extra, and I'll give extra”.

Quick hits

📺 Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is launching the "Tucker Carlson Network", which will be available to stream with a subscription. (The Guardian)

🏀 Bronny James played in his first game for USC 5 months after he went into cardiac arrest during practice. (KTLA)

⚫ A collection of storms and tornadoes swept across Tennessee, destroying homes and killing at least 6 people. (NYT)

🇺🇦 Biden invited Zelensky to the White House, as Congress reached an impasse on approving more funding for Ukraine's war effort. (Politico)