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• Airlines cancel hundreds of Caribbean flights after U.S. attacks on Venezuela - U.S. airlines cancel hundreds of Caribbean flights after U.S. strikes on Venezuela.
• Winter storm puts airlines to the test. Here's what travelers need to know - Airlines waived change fees ahead of a large winter storm and low temperatures after the busy Christmas holiday.
• Waymo pauses robotaxis in SF again due to flash flood warnings on Christmas Day - Waymo again paused it robotaxi service, citing a flash flood warning on Christmas Day.
• 5 major trends set to shape travel in 2026 - Travel in 2026 is expected to emphasize less-traveled destinations, decision-free planning, wellness retreats, nostalgia trips & AI‑powered hotel stays.
• Disney's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' disappoints with weak $88 million domestic opening - Disney's "Avatar: Fire and Ash" tallied just $88 million during its domestic debut, well shy of the $110 million to $125 million range analysts had expected.
• U.S. admits liability in Army helicopter collision with American Airlines jet that killed 67 people - The U.S. admitted fault in the deadly Army Black Hawk helicopter collision on Jan. 29 that killed all 67 people on board.
• The Oscars are heading to YouTube in 2029 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences signed a multi-year deal with Google-owned YouTube to stream the Oscars globally starting in 2029.
• Frontier Airlines replaces CEO Barry Biffle with carrier's president - Frontier Airlines is replacing its CEO, Barry Biffle, with the carrier's president.
• 'Stranger Things' ushered in a new era for Netflix - A lot has changed since its first season in 2016, as Netflix has announced dozens of "Stranger Things" partnerships and collaborations with brands.
• ‘The next protein’: Fiber is shaping up to be the latest grocery obsession - As consumers find their next grocery obsession in fiber, food and beverage companies are racing to keep up with the trend.