Hot Wheels have delighted children and adults alike for over half a century. First introduced in 1968, millions of the miniature vehicles are wrapped and waiting to be opened Christmas morning. CBS News’ Jamie Yuccas is here with a behind-the-scenes look at how the cars are designed. Source

Six years ago, San Antonio, Texas, earned a rare honor when UNESCO named it a “creative city of gastronomy.” This year, six chefs from the city were chosen as ambassadors to its culinary scene. John Tamez might be the most unlikely ambassador of the group, but he’s using his role as a chef and teacher to keep culinary traditions alive and well. CBS News’ Omar Villafranca has more. Source

NORAD first started tracking Santa in 1955. This is what it looks like behind the scenes. Source

An increase in COVID-19 and flu infection rates could get worse in coming weeks, fueled by holiday gatherings and low vaccination rates. CBS News’ Lilia Luciano shares what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Source

This holiday season is expected to be the busiest since 2020, and new records are being set despite bad weather in some regions. According to AAA, more than 115 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their home, and a record 7.5 million people are set to fly between today and New Year’s Day. CBS News’ Astrid Martinez has everything you need to know. Source

The Buffalo Bills face the Los Angeles Chargers in a special Saturday NFL matchup. Here’s how to watch the game. Source

The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Cincinnati Bengals today for a special Saturday game. Here’s how to watch it. Source

The Food and Drug Administration reports that it has seized thousands of units of counterfeit Ozempic, the popular diabetes medication that is also used for weight loss. Source

Catherine Herridge reports on the Supreme Court’s decision on former President Trump’s immunity claim, the record number of travelers this holiday weekend and the biggest pop news stories of 2023. Source

When Donald Wilson lost the mother of his three children to a stroke, he was left alone, struggling to parent them while keeping a fulltime job. Then an unlikely neighbor came to his aid. Steve Hartman has the story in “On the Road.” Source