🍽️ No-show fees

It’s Wednesday, March 13 — people are talking about the Trump-Biden rematch, no-show fees at restaurants, 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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🗳️ Trump vs. Biden…again

The stage is set for a 2020 rematch — is America thrilled, or exhausted?

🗳️ Trump and Biden both secured enough delegates to win their respective party nominations. National Review says the rematch was a long time coming.

🗳️ But the Washington Examiner wasn't thrilled: America deserves better than a Trump-Biden rematch.

🗳️ WaPo agrees. Both candidates lack the know-how to prevent a global catastrophe. Americans need politicians outside the Trump-Biden binary.

🗳️ Roll Call’s perspective: The 2024 rematch between Biden and Trump is a volatile rematch with no clear frontrunner.

🍽️ No-show fees

Should diners pay for bailing on reservations?

🍽️ Should restaurants charge for no-shows? NYT thinks it's fair play, but sometimes the fees are crazy high — that can alienate diners.

🍽️ Robb Report says the fees are justified. No-shows can really harm restaurants, especially high end ones.

🍽️ But Tablein.com believes it’s a big risk for restaurants. You will drive some customers away, and some may write bad reviews online.

🍽️ But a Redditor on r/Restaurant thinks it's about respect. It's not hard to commit to dinner plans and keep them — just don't book unless you're certain you can go.

Quick hits

🏛️ A judge has dismissed parts of a case against Trump in Georgia, but the majority of charges stand.

📱 The House is set to vote on a bill that could lead to a US TikTok ban, amid changing views from Trump.

🇺🇦 A major Russian oil refinery was hit by a Ukrainian drone attack, with the impact on operations yet unknown.

🇭🇹 U.S. Marines were sent to Haiti for embassy security as the country faces political turmoil and rising gang violence.

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