Raw meat rains on McDonald’s drive-thru customer’s car windshield — theories swirl to explain why

Raw meat rains on McDonald’s  drive-thru customer’s car windshield — theories swirl to explain why

The forecast hadn’t called for a chance of meatballs. An Australian influencer could have used a meat-orologist after a mystery raw meat patty splatted on her windshield at the McDonald’s drive-thru. A video of the messy incident is currently circulating TikTok as internet sleuths try and crack the car-paccio caper. “I have not been able … Read more

This weather app will pay for your vacation if it rains

This weather app will pay for your vacation if it rains

The bet is simple: You book a trip, you purchase a “WeatherPromise,” and you’re eligible for a refund if a meteorological act of god spoils you’re fun. Sort of.  Here’s the rub: WeatherPromise is a new app that uses AI to predict the weather during your trip. If their prediction doesn’t match reality, they pay … Read more

Hotel will pay you if it rains during your stay — but there’s a catch

Hotel will pay you if it rains during your stay — but there’s a catch

It’s quite literally a rain check. The InterContinental Singapore is offering a voucher for a one-night stay to guests whose planned activities get rained out. “​​I was chatting with a group of friends about what’s next in luxury travel and one of them jokingly commented that being able to guarantee good weather would be the … Read more

People are swimming and kayaking in the driest place in the US right now — thanks to heavy winter rains

People are swimming and kayaking in the driest place in the US right now — thanks to heavy winter rains

Death Valley is alive and well. During a normal year, tourists stream into the sun-scorched Badwater Basin area of Southern California’s Death Valley National Park to see what it feels like to be at the lowest point in North America. The answer is that it’s hot, very hot, sometimes hotter than anyplace else on earth. Sinking … Read more

Hurricane Beatriz forms off Mexico’s coast as strong winds, heavy rains rapidly intensify

Hurricane Beatriz forms off Mexico’s coast as strong winds, heavy rains rapidly intensify

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is now tracking two tropical cyclones in the Eastern Pacific during what is expected to be an active period for the basin. Hurricane Warnings are now posted for parts of the western Mexico coastline as Hurricane Beatriz rapidly strengthened Friday. Where is Hurricane Beatriz now? Hurricane Beatriz is located about 175 miles away from … Read more