McDonald’s reported a 3.7% comparable sales increase in the U.S. during the second quarter, while its global same-store sales jumped by nearly 10%. These positive results come despite inflationary pressures not seen in 40 years; pressures that have kept a huge chunk of consumers (about 80%) from eating out as much as they’d like to.
Topline The stock market fell on Tuesday, with retail stocks leading declines after Walmart slashed its profit outlook for the rest of the year and warned that high inflation is having an impact on consumer spending, while new data showed consumer confidence hit its lowest point in over a year. Key Facts Stocks were under
It may seem paradoxical, but a trip to Europe may be a way to save money on travel this year. Amid a global scramble to find ways to save money while traveling, hotel rates dropped in many European cities. Average airfares originating from the United States are also down, according to travel specialists. Another boon
(CNN) — Spellbinding vistas punctuated by plumes of steam are commonplace while driving Iceland’s winding fjords and gravel roads. Marking the country’s geothermal activity, this form of energy also ushers in the tradition of soaking in Iceland’s geothermal hot pools — an activity revered by locals and tourists alike. From natural, stone-lined craters to luxuriously
Just when you thought the news couldn’t get any wackier, it does! Here’s the “Heatwave Edition of Wine (and more) News of the Weird.” In a tri-cultural heist, a Mexican beauty queen and her Romanian-Dutch accomplice were arrested in connection with what’s being called the wine ‘theft of the century.” A former pageant and “Miss
(CNN) — If you’ve heard a sonic boom recently, you probably remember it. The loud, explosion-like bang — caused by a plane flying faster than the speed of sound — can be startling, and even crack windows. Sonic booms are part of the reason why there are no supersonic passenger planes flying today, and one
When most of us think of Cumbria we think of the Lake District – mountains, water and Kendal Mint Cake. But there is another Cumbria, where there are no hills and no crowds, just sand dunes and solitude, birds and flowers of every hue, nature reserves, coastal walks, quiet villages, rugged churches and memorials to
My interest in heroic viticulture has taken me across northern and southern Italy, but I didn’t expect it to catch up with me on a recent trip to Thailand. As I was researching weekend trips from Bangkok, I stumbled upon the GranMonte Estate, a family owned winery located just 2.5 hours northeast of Bangkok. And,
In this article DAL A pilot views a departure board at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. Christopher Occhicone | Bloomberg | Getty Images As the country’s pilot shortage fuels flight cuts, Sen. Lindsey Graham is introducing legislation that would raise the mandatory retirement age for commercial
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Get ready to try some unique Eastern Thai food in beautiful village in Trat! ►SUBSCRIBE for 2 new videos per week: http://bit.ly/MarkWiensSubscribe ►T-shirts and caps available now: https://migrationology.com/store/ Day 4 (Trat ตราด): Eastern Thailand Food and Travel Tour. Watch all 8 videos here: Trat (ตราด) is a beautiful tropical province in Eastern Thailand, home to
Ditto Modern Tea, a bubble tea shop in Bangkok, makes animal-shaped marshmallows for its drinks. CEO Jonas Naim was inspired by the animals in the bedtime stories he was reading to his daughter. The bubble teas can have a pig, rabbit, or bulldog marshmallow added for an additional charge. All the boba, teas, and marshmallows
Editor’s Note — Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In July, we’re hitting the trails to explore the world’s greatest hikes. (CNN) — From a multi-day trek tracing the routes of a Japanese poet, to a classic clamber in the Argentinian Lake
Today, July 24, is National Tequila Day and bars, restaurants and tequila-lovers across the US are preparing to celebrate. Whether you’re taking a shot, enjoying a margarita or sipping on the increasingly popular Ranch Water, the past several years have been great for tequila. According to data recently released by IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, tequila
Lucy is the newest hull from the Tecnomar Evo 120 series. With its clients now including Conor McGregor, Tecnomar has been fighting hard in recent years to be front of mind when it comes to fast, sleek and stylish motor yachts. It has been working. The Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 — inspired by the Lamborghini
Winemaking is an art born of centuries of tradition. In Italy it even stretches back millennia—to the times of Roman antiquity. Riccardo Pasqua is certainly no stranger to traditionalism. As the CEO of Pasqua Winery in the Veneto region of Northern Italy, he is the third generation steward of the family business. And that business
Glowimages | Glowimages | Getty Images It’s a good time to be an American traveling abroad. The value of the U.S. dollar has been at its strongest in years relative to many major global currencies of late— meaning travelers can buy more overseas than in the recent past. Put another way, Americans are effectively getting
For the first time in history, an elite team of investigators use an advanced data algorithm to analyze five decades of Bigfoot sightings to pinpoint when and where to encounter the elusive beast. Armed with the results and state-of-the-art technology, they journey deep into the unforgiving Oregon wilderness to prove once and for all that
It’s pink. It’s sauce. What more could you want to know about Pink Sauce before consuming it? After all, what could possibly go wrong by putting something pink and gooey into your mouth? Well, clearly there have been a lot of questions about this so-called Pink Sauce that’s been promoted and sold by @chef.pii over