After years of calm, piracy has resurged off Somalia’s coast. With the Horn of Africa being one of the busiest maritime passages, this development raises renewed alarms over global shipping security and the socio-economic struggles fueling such illicit activity.

In a recently published “Dear Abby” column, a restaurant patron questions whether the 20% tipping guideline still holds up in today’s economy. As menu prices climb, the tip can sometimes match the cost of a smaller entrée, sparking debate over where gratitude should end and costs should begin.