Winter break on horizon: US to see significantly warmer temps following frigid Christmas blizzard

NOAA's 8-14 day temperature outlook issued Monday for the final days of 2022 shows a colossal pattern flip that will take the entire Lower 48 states out of the ice box and warm things up a bit.

Nearly 5,000 US flights canceled on day after Christmas

More than 4,800 flights within, into, or out of the U.S. have been delayed, as of Monday afternoon, according to FlightAware.

Winter storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand

Heavy snow, ice, and strong winds are possible between Thursday and Saturday across most of the country. AAA estimates more than 100 million people are expected to travel during the holiday season.

NTSB says 119 people dead while using electric bikes, e-scooters

Multiple government agencies have jurisdiction over e-scooters and e-bikes, and the NTSB recommended they all gather data to create a more accurate picture of how many people are hurt or killed.

Turbulence Terror: Hawaiian Airlines passengers describe experience on flight from Phoenix
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A flight from Phoenix, Arizona to Hawaii was rocked by severe turbulence sending passengers and luggage flying. 36 people were injured, 11 of those people were taken to multiple emergency rooms in serious condition and 9 others were transported in stable condition. "We are continuing to support our guests and employees who sustained injuries today after Flight HA35 from PHX to HNL encountered severe turbulence," the airlines said in a statement on Twitter Sunday night. "We are also conducting a thorough inspection of the aircraft before returning it to service."

Third exploding airbag inflator death confirmed, owners urged to get repairs

Stellantis and U.S. safety regulators have confirmed that an exploding Takata airbag inflator has killed another driver. Owners of older Dodge and Chrysler vehicles should stop driving them.

113 million Americans expected to travel this holiday season as major winter storm looms

The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on the likelihood of a significant Christmas week winter storm that could impact millions of travelers because of snow, strong winds, rain and dangerously low temperatures.

TSA reports record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints, agency says

The Transportation Security Administration has recorded a record number of firearms found at airport security checkpoints throughout the country in 2022.

Amtrak unveils new trains that will replace aging fleet

Amtrak on Thursday released details of its new Airo trains, which will operate on routes across the country beginning in 2026. 

Airbnb: Perceived Black guests have more trouble securing bookings

Airbnb has released a report saying that certain racial groups have more trouble securing the booking of their choice compared to others.

Tips to avoid travel nightmares amid holiday season
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While flight cancellations and delays will happen, there are a few ways you can help prevent yourself from a travel nightmare. LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow spoke with FOX Weather's Jason Frazer to get his secret tips.

Study: More than half of US car crash victims had drugs in system

The study's authors say the results can’t be used to gauge drug use on the roads nationwide, but they say the high number of drivers, passengers and other road users with drugs in their systems is concerning.

Air travel gets costly amid holiday travel season
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The prices of plane tickets continues to rise as we approach Christmas. LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow spoke with Lindsay Schwimer, a consumer travel expert at Hopper, for tips on getting the lowest airfare.

Drivers stranded in snow on London motorway
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Drivers were left stranded on London?s M25 motorway overnight into Dec. 12, 2022, as UK forecasters issued an updated weather warning, advising of snow and ice for parts of southeast England. Credit: Nick Pearce via Storyful