10AM ET 07/02/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 10AM ET 07/02/2026

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts
Date: July 2, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode offers a concise roundup of the latest major news stories, emphasizing a mixed economic report, ongoing international crises, the impact of extreme weather in the U.S., and cultural events marking America’s 250th Independence Day and World UFO Day. The broadcast maintains FOX’s signature brisk pace and news-driven tone.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Economy: Surprising Jobs Report

• Fewer Jobs, Less Unemployment:
  • June saw only 57,000 new jobs, less than half the 110,000 predicted (00:09).
  • Paradoxically, the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, below the expected 4.3%.
  • Quote: “There were just 57,000 new jobs created in June, fewer than expected. Though the unemployment rate declined to 4.2%.” — Danika Sola (00:09)
• Market Reaction:
  • Stock indices rose after the report: Dow up 324, NASDAQ up 219, S&P 500 up 55 (03:02).

2. Global Affairs: Disasters & Diplomacy

• Venezuela Earthquakes:
  • More than 2,200 confirmed dead after devastating twin earthquakes (00:24).
  • Rescuers continue to search for thousands missing; a survivor was just pulled from rubble.
• U.S. Navy Incident in the Arabian Sea:
  • Ongoing search for a missing U.S. sailor after a helicopter’s emergency water landing.
  • Central Command reports no enemy fire involved (00:24).
• Mediation Efforts with Iran:
  • Mediators in Qatar indicate progress after indirect U.S.-Iran talks (00:24).
• Israel Marks Grim Anniversary:
  • Rally in Jerusalem as Israel marks 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre by Hamas (00:55).
  • Call for a governmental inquiry into the attack and its aftermath.
  • Quote: “We demand an official commission of inquiry by the Israeli government to investigate that Hamas terror attack...” — Tanya J. Powers (01:09)
• Russia Strikes Kyiv:
  • At least 20 killed after Russia bombarded the Ukrainian capital with hundreds of missiles and drones (01:31).
  • Civilian infrastructure widely damaged.
  • Quote: “Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours... damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city.” — Danika Sola (01:31)

3. Sports Update: U.S. Soccer Success

• World Cup Advancement:
  • U.S. men’s team advances to the round of 16 after a 2–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina (01:41).
  • Team played shorthanded due to a red card in the second half.
  • Quote: “I felt we put on such a good performance and didn’t deserve the red card. I mean, I didn’t see it, but it’s unfortunate.” — Christian Pulisic (01:45)

4. U.S. Weather & Gas Prices

• Extreme Heat Alerts:
  • Widespread heat warnings from Wisconsin to Maine and down the East Coast, including Philadelphia at 104°F, with heat indices feeling like 110–115°F (03:49, 03:57).
  • Quote: “Philadelphia, 104 degrees is extremely high, but when you add in the humidity... we feel like temperatures that could be as high as 110, 115 degrees.” — Britta Merwin (03:57)
• Oil & Gasoline Prices:
  • Oil at $67/barrel, back to pre-Iran conflict level.
  • Gas down by one cent but still 85 cents higher per gallon than prior to the fighting ($3.83 avg.) (03:02).
  • President Trump urges oil companies to lower prices faster as he prepares to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day (03:02).
  • Quote: “I'm gonna go and I’m gonna make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything.” — President Trump, reported by Danika Sola (03:45)

5. Culture: Anniversaries & UFO Day

• America 250:
  • Build-up for the country’s 250th Independence Day, major celebrations in Washington, D.C. despite extreme heat (03:02).
• World UFO Day:
  • July 2 marks the anniversary of the 1947 Roswell Incident.
  • Roswell hosts a festive UFO Festival: drone shows, parades, costume contests, and more (04:18).
  • Quote: “World UFO Day, celebrated each year on July 2, marks the anniversary of the Roswell Incident in 1947...” — Tanya J. Powers (04:18)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote | Speaker | |-----------|-------|---------| | 00:09 | “There were just 57,000 new jobs created in June, fewer than expected. Though the unemployment rate declined to 4.2%.” | Danika Sola | | 01:09 | “We demand an official commission of inquiry by the Israeli government to investigate that Hamas terror attack...” | Tanya J. Powers | | 01:31 | “Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours... damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city.” | Danika Sola | | 01:45 | “I felt we put on such a good performance and didn’t deserve the red card. I mean, I didn’t see it, but it’s unfortunate.” | Christian Pulisic | | 03:45 | “I'm gonna go and I’m gonna make a really long speech just to show that I can do anything.” | (President Trump, via Danika Sola) | | 03:57 | “Philadelphia, 104 degrees is extremely high, but when you add in the humidity... we feel like temperatures that could be as high as 110, 115 degrees.” | Britta Merwin | | 04:18 | “World UFO Day, celebrated each year on July 2, marks the anniversary of the Roswell Incident in 1947...” | Tanya J. Powers |

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Jobs/Economy: 00:03–00:24, 03:02–
• Venezuela Earthquake & Navy Incident: 00:24–00:55
• Middle East / Israel / Iran: 00:55–01:15
• Ukraine Attacks: 01:15–01:41
• World Cup/Sports: 01:41–02:00
• Stock Market/Oil/Gas: 03:02–
• Extreme Heat: 03:45–04:09
• America 250 & World UFO Day: 04:09–04:54

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Tone & Closing Thoughts

This newscast delivers a rapid-fire report of significant developments across the globe with a focus on urgent economic, political, and environmental updates. The tone is brisk, factual, and designed for listeners seeking a clear, comprehensive snapshot of the latest headlines.

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Less hiring and less unemployment. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. We got that update to the economy this morning.

[Danika Sola]

There were just 57,000 new jobs created in June, fewer than expected. Though the unemployment rate declined to 4.2%. Economists were predicting job growth of 110,000 and the unemployment rate holding at 4.3%.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Danika Sola. More than a week after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela, a survivor pulled from the rubble as crews keep searching for thousands still missing. More than 2200 confirmed dead. A search also continues in the Arabian Sea for a missing US Navy sailor after a helicopter made an emergency water landing. Three others on board were rescued. US Central Command says there's no indication enemy fire was the cause. This after mediators in Qatar reported progress after two more days of indirect U.S. and Iran talks. Fox's Trey Yingst reports from Tel Aviv

[Trey Yingst]

as the Middle east waits to see what comes next in the ceasefire with Iran is Israel is marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre. A rally was held outside of the Knesset today. Israel's parliament to call for accountability in the aftermath of the attack.

[Tanya J. Powers]

We demand an official commission of inquiry

[Dave Anthony]

by the Israeli government to investigate that Hamas terror attack killed more than a thousand Israelis and triggered the deadly destructive war in Gaza. At least 20 people are dead in Kyiv after what Ukraine's foreign minister called a night of horror. Russia attacked with hundreds of drones and missiles.

[Danika Sola]

Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours. The attack with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure across the city.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Greg Palkot at the World cup, the US advanced to the round of 16.

[Christian Pulisic]

I felt we put on such a good performance and didn't deserve the red car. I mean, I didn't see it, but it's unfortunate.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Christian Pulisic. The US beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2 nothing. Despite being shorthanded most of the second half after the red card foul took. You can play around with the game America's listening to.

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rising this morning after that mixed jobs report showing less hiring last month but a slightly lower unemployment rate. The dow is up 324 points, the NASDAQ gaining 219, the S&P 500 adding 55. Price of oil's down 1%, putting WTI back to $67 a barrel, around the level it was before the Iran conflict started. Gas isn't there yet, though. It's down a penny today. AAA's national average regular $3.83 a gallon, is still 85 cents higher than before the fighting. And President Trump is demanding that oil companies bring those pump prices lower faster as he gets ready to celebrate America 250 on the Fourth of July in Washington, D.C. despite triple digit heat.

[Danika Sola]

I'm gonna go and I'm gonna make a really long speech just to show

[Dave Anthony]

that I can do anything. And it's not just Washington that's roasting. There are heat warnings and alerts from AR Wisconsin over to Maine, down to the D.C. area.

[Britta Merwin]

The actual air temperature problematic in itself. I mean, Philadelphia, 104 degrees is extremely high, but when you add in the humidity, it is harder for your body to stay safe. So we feel like temperatures that could be as high as 110, 115 degrees.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox Weather meteorologist Britta Merwin. We mentioned America 250. That's not the only anniversary people are having fun celebrating this week.

[Tanya J. Powers]

World UFO Day, celebrated each year on July 2, marks the anniversary of the Roswell Incident in 1947, when reports of a mysterious, serious crash in New Mexico spawned decades of theories about UFOs and extraterrestrial life. And this year's UFO Festival is happening in Roswell just in time to make July 4th out of this world. There are events planned, including a drone show over downtown Roswell, a parade, a Walk of Fame ceremony, an alien costume contest for humans and pets, and the UFO festival car show.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Tanya J. Powers.

[Britta Merwin]

Dave.

[Dave Anthony]

I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX News.

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