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This Burger King cheeseburger has 20 slices of cheese — and no meat

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:54:28 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Taking ‘cheeseburger’ to an extremeYou know what to expect when it comes to fast food in America. Greasy, unhealthy, achingly delicious burgers with a side of fries. Most places also have unique items such as Wendy’s famous chili or In-N-Out’s special sauce.Once you leave the United States, though, things can get weird. Every country has staple foods that consumers there demand and chains take advantage of to succeed. McDonald’s Italy has spaghetti, for example, while most fast food places in Indonesia have fried chicken and rice. Now, Burger King Thailand has introduced the “Real Cheeseburger.”What is the ‘real cheeseburger?’The “Real Cheeseburger” uses exactly two ingredients: American cheese and Burger King’s signature sesame seed burger bun. Doesn’t sound too bad, right? Like a grilled cheese? Wrong. What’s driving attention to this particular sandwich is that it uses “up to 20 slices of...

Deputy Hurt in DUI Crash on Lakeville Highway [Petaluma, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:54:28 GMT

Driver Arrested after Colliding with Patrol Vehicle at Cannon LanePETALUMA, CA (July 13, 2023) – Early Monday morning, a Sonoma Sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized following a DUI crash on Lakeville Highway.The collision happened shortly after 2:00 a.m. on the Lakeville Highway near Cannon Lane.According to reports, a deputy was attempting to pull over another vehicle on the highway when the suspect rear-ended their patrol car.Several authorities including the CHP, Petaluma Police Department, and Sonoma County Fire District responded to the scene.Following the collision, paramedics transported the deputy and the two other drivers to a hospital for unspecified injuries.Additionally, the CHP determined that the driver who rear-ended the deputy was driving while intoxicated and was now arrested.No further details regarding the Lakeville Highway DUI crash have been released to the public. Petaluma Officials will provide more information once available.Thinking, reasoning and muscle ...

One Hospitalized after Rear-End Crash on Los Osos Valley Road [Los Osos, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:54:28 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash Near Paradise Lane Left One Seriously InjuredLOS OSOS, CA (July 13, 2023) – Wednesday morning, a rear-end crash on Los Osos Valley Road sends one person to a hospital.CHP received reports of the incident around 9:30 a.m. on Los Osos Valley Road near Paradise Lane.Responding officers learned that a blue Honda CRV and a white GMC pickup truck were involved in a rear-end collision. One of the vehicles received axle damage and the other sustained front-end damages, CHP said.In addition, the crash trapped one passenger in one of the vehicles, which blocked the east and westbound lanes.Eventually, emergency personnel arrived at the scene and managed to extricate the tapped person. Paramedics transported the patient to a hospital for treatment of major injuries. It remains unclear if other parties suffered injuries from the collision.Furthermore, a large portion of the roadway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.The San Luis Obispo ...

4 Injured in Head-On Collision on State Route 74 [Peoria, AZ]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:54:28 GMT

Four Hospitalized after Head-On Crash near Bypass RoadPEORIA, AZ (July 13, 2023) – Late Sunday afternoon, four victims sustained injuries in a head-on collision on State Route 74.Police responded to the scene around 4:00 p.m., near Bypass Road and Old Lake Pleasant Road on June 25th.For reasons under investigation, two vehicles collided head-on. Upon impact, one of the drivers attempted to flee the scene before they were located and arrested.Medics arrived and transported four victims to a nearby hospital for further treatment. Crews say one of the occupants was in critical condition. However, authorities have not yet released their identities.Meanwhile, emergency crews blocked all directions of SR-74 between milepost 7 (211th Avenue) and milepost 24 (New River Road) for additional investigation.Following preliminary duties, officers took the suspect driver into custody and charged him with aggravated assault. At this time, it was unknown if DUI played a role in the incident a...

Man Hospitalized after Pedestrian Crash on 27th Avenue [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:54:28 GMT

Vehicle Collision near Campbell Avenue Left One Person HospitalizedPHOENIX, AZ (July 13, 2023) – Monday night, police were called to a pedestrian crash on 27th Avenue that injured one person.According to the Phoenix police, it happened on July 3rd at around 8:15 p.m., near Campbell Avenue.Furthermore, an investigation showed that a patrol vehicle driving in the area struck a pedestrian that was crossing mid-block.As a result, the man suffered serious injuries and he was immediately transported to the hospital.Consequently, the authorities stated that speed was not a factor in the incident and the events that caused the incident was not yet learned.No additional information was released by the authorities and an active investigation is still ongoing.When driving, it is vital to always be alert for pedestrians and other vehicles. This is especially true when you are driving through a residential area, an intersection, or a parking lot. Also, always drive within the posted speed ...

Man Killed in Solo-Car Crash on Interstate 15 [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:54:28 GMT

Single-Vehicle Crash near Russell Road Leaves One Man DeadLAS VEGAS, NV (July 13, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a man died in a solo-car crash on Interstate 15 southbound of Russell Road.The accident happened around 3:25 p.m. on Intestate 15 southbound near Russell Road.According to reports, the incident involved a single vehicle, a blue Mazda, which was traveling southbound on the Interstate. The driver failed to maintain its marked travel lane and veered into the right-side rock shoulder.The adult male driver died in the solo-car crash on Interstate 15. The collision is suspected to be a result of a medical episode, but it remains unconfirmed.Following the crash, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.At this time, an ongoing investigation is being conducted by the police into the solo-car crash on Interstate 15. Police encourage anyone with further information to please contact them as soon as possible.The team a...

First Look: Chef Antonia Lofaso Takes Us Inside Her Barbie Dreamhouse Kitchen

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:54:28 GMT

Food Network star chef Antonia Lofaso is part of 15 HGTV home design and renovation experts that have taken over a mundane Santa Clarita home and transformed it into the ultimate Barbie Dreamhouse, in a meticulously detailed project that premieres on the network Monday, July 17.In Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge, eight teams overhaul areas of the home with an era-specific style, like an early 1960s atomic-age kitchen designed by Lofaso and Jasmine Roth from Help! I Wrecked My House, a ‘70s disco vibe for Ken’s Den and a main bedroom decked out in ‘80s glam.The rest of the lineup includes Egypt Sherron and Mike Jackson from Married to Real Estate, Ty Pennington (Rock the Block), Alison Victoria (Windy City Rehab); Jonathan Knight and Kristina Crestin (Farmhouse Fixer); Christina Hall and James Bender (Christina on the Coast); Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas (Bargain Block); Brian and Mike Kleinschmidt  (100 Day Dream Home); and Michel Smith Boyd and Anthony Elle Williams from Luxe for Less. ...

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured after Pedestrian Crash on Rainbow Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:54:28 GMT

Pedestrian Collision on South Desert Inn Left Motorcyclist HurtLAS VEGAS, NV (July 13, 2023) – On Thursday evening, a motorcyclist was hospitalized after a pedestrian crash on Rainbow Boulevard.The incident happened on May 12th at around 6:40 p.m. at Rainbow and South Desert Inn.According to the reports, the motorcyclist was hit by the van pulling out of business on southbound Rainbow Blvd, south of Desert Inn Rd. The rider ejected from the motorcycle, landed in northbound lanes, then hit by another van.Medical responders arrived at the scene shortly after and transported the rider to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.Rainbow Blvd lanes closed both ways from Desert Inn to Spring Mountain at 7:45 p.m. to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.At this time, authorities have not released any other information on the incident. However, an active investigation to determine further details remains ongoing.Motorcyclists rarely escape injury when an accident occurs. It i...

Spare the Air alert issued for Friday as temperatures begin to heat up

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:54:28 GMT

The Bay Area’s hot air will bring with it dirty air after all, officials said Thursday.As the thermometer showed its first signs of moving up Thursday, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a Spare the Air Alert for Friday. It is expected to be the first day of the intense part of the heat wave that for much of the region is expected to peak on Saturday.The air-quality forecast earlier in the week did not indicate dirty air.“We anticipated the the possibility of unhealthy conditions coming later in the week due to the increasing temperatures,” air district spokeswoman Tina Landis said. She added the district didn’t have confidence in the bad air conditions until Thursday.Temperatures by Saturday are expected to be in the 100s in the far interior region, 90s in more centralized locations, and in the 70s and 80s closer to the coastal areas.On Friday, some areas of the region are expected to have air with enough particulate matter that it will be u...

Frosty fun: 6 cool ways to beat the heat in the Bay Area this summer

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 01:54:28 GMT

Don’t let the heat stop you from having a cool time this summer. There are plenty of ways to mix thrills and (literal) chills in the Bay Area — from trying out an icy Olympic sport to bundling up for an evening concert on a mountaintop. Here are six ideas for having some frosty fun over the next few monthsCurling timeYou might have watched this fascinating sport during the Winter Olympics or perhaps on one of the many ESPN channels late one random night. Now you can try it out for yourself. The San Francisco Bay Area Curling Club, the oldest of its kind in California, opened a facility in Oakland last year.The sport’s origins date back at least 500 years to medieval Scotland, and it’s been a hit in Canada for eons. It’s the fastest-growing winter sport around the world, not just in icy climes, but in Mexico, India and here too, with the number of league-playing curlers nearly doubling in the last dozen years, according to USA Curling.Sarah Walsh of Oakland, slides a ston...