Fox News Hourly Update
Episode: 10AM ET 07/09/2025 Newscast
Release Date: July 9, 2025
Natural Disasters
Flash Flooding in Texas
The episode opens with a tragic update on the devastating flash floods that struck central Texas six days prior. Chris Foster reports, "111 dead in Texas," highlighting the severity of the disaster. More than 170 individuals remain missing as emergency crews continue their search efforts. Eben Brown adds, "Receding floodwaters in Kerr County, Texas, outside San Antonio reveal intense destruction, but it does allow for further searching for missing people, including children" (00:11).
Mary West, a concerned mother, shares her anguish:
"I just can't. I've got my own daughter their age and she's the same age as the little girls that are missing. So it's just gut wrenching to me. And I have my daughter home safe. So I can't imagine what they're going through right now."
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Tragically, one of the camp owners lost his life while attempting to rescue several girls, underscoring the human cost of the floods (00:43).
Wildfires in Marseille, France
Shifting continents, Chris Foster reports on the escalating wildfires threatening Marseille, France's second-largest city. Benoit Pehan describes the scene:
"Flames reached the outskirts of Marseille on France's Mediterranean coast yesterday. It's not extinguished yet, but the city's mayor says work overnight has put the fire in net regression."
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Firefighters are employing aggressive tactics to combat the blaze, with over 100 individuals treated for smoke inhalation and hundreds more evacuated. The ongoing heatwave across Europe has heightened the risk of wildfires, making firefighting efforts even more challenging (02:35).
Politics
Legal Action Against California Over Transgender Athletes
In political news, the Trump administration has initiated a lawsuit against California. The contention centers on the state's decision to allow transgender athletes to compete in girls' school sports. This legal move follows the participation of a transgender athlete who won two events at the state track and field meet in May, with other girls receiving adjusted medals (00:49).
New York City Mayoral Race
The New York City Teachers Union has thrown its support behind Zoran Mamdani, a Democrat and Socialist candidate, in the city's mayoral race. Zoran Mamdani emphasizes the need for progressive change:
"It is a choice between finally leaving the politics of the past behind us and starting to embark on a new journey of the politics of the future, one that addresses the ever-widening income inequality in this city."
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Additionally, a recent poll conducted by Slingshot Strategies highlights the competitive landscape of the mayoral race, featuring candidates such as former Governor Andrew Cuomo running as an independent, Republican Curtis Sliwa, and current mayor, former Democrat Eric Adams (04:17).
Justice and Legal Affairs
Demand for Transparency on Jeffrey Epstein Case
Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican congresswoman from Florida, is pressing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release more information regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following a DOJ memo stating that Epstein did not maintain a client list and that he died by suicide, Luna challenges the administration's transparency:
"The White House says some information was not released because of its graphic content that included child pornography. Luna, though, who leads a House oversight task force on declassification of federal secrets, says there's plenty of evidence and info the DOJ can still release not related to victims."
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When questioned by President Trump about the DOJ's conclusions, he retorted, "Are people still talking about this guy, this creep?"
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This demand for further disclosure seeks to uncover more details about Epstein's activities and associates, despite the DOJ's stance on protecting victim identities.
Economy
Wall Street Update
In economic news, Chris Foster provides a positive update on the stock market:
"On Wall Street, the Dow is up 212 points. America's listening to FOX News."
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This uptick reflects investor confidence and suggests a potentially robust economic outlook amidst ongoing national and global challenges.
Science and History
Discovery of World War II Shipwreck
A significant archaeological find was reported by Chris Foster as a team of scientists unearthed a long-lost partial shipwreck from World War II. Sue Guzman elaborates:
"It's been on the Pacific Ocean floor for 83 years. A torpedo slammed into the cruiser USS New Orleans in 1942, sinking the bow in the Battle of Tassafaraga during fighting off of Guadalcanal. The blast blew apart a large chunk of the vessel and left 182 crew members dead. Rest of the ship was miraculously kept afloat and returned to shore."
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Using advanced remotely operated vehicles and specialized mapping technology, researchers positively identified a 150-foot section of the shipwreck. The discovery has been validated through real-time imagery reviewed by hundreds of experts globally, marking a poignant moment in maritime history (03:16).
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