10AM ET 07/12/2026 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update: 10AM ET Newscast – July 12, 2026

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This episode delivers concise updates on major breaking news stories in the United States and internationally. The newscast includes the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham, flood recovery efforts in Missouri, a deadly shooting at a Toronto festival, a major NFL team sale, and the impact of World Cup sports betting.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Breaking News: Death of Senator Lindsey Graham

• Announcement & Details
  • South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham passed away suddenly at age 71 after a brief illness.
    • [00:02] Paul Stevens: “Startling news. I’m Paul Stevens, FOX News. One of the Republican Party’s most influential and recognizable voices is being remembered after the sudden death of South Carolina Senate member Lindsey Graham.”
  • No official cause of death yet released.
  • Graham’s legacy:
    • Over 30 years in Congress (4 House terms then Senate since 2002)
    • Retired Air Force Reserve colonel with 33 years’ service
    • Leading voice on national security and foreign policy
  • Outpouring of tribute messages from figures like President Trump, congressional leaders, and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
    • [00:20] Matt Murphy: “A fixture on Capitol Hill for more than three decades … tributes are pouring in from President Trump, congressional leaders and allies around the world, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, honoring Graham’s decades of public service.”

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2. Missouri Flood Recovery Efforts

• Aftermath & Response
  • At least one person killed, hundreds evacuated as 6–12 inches of rain cause flash floods in southeastern Missouri.
    • [00:55] Paul Stevens: “Recovery efforts continue in Missouri after massive flooding… forced hundreds of emergency resc(ue)s and evacuations.”
  • Floodwaters have receded; no new deaths or injuries reported since Saturday evening.
  • Over 40 agencies and the National Guard are on the ground, including Missouri Task Forces 1, 3, and 5.
  • Missouri Department of Transportation is inspecting and repairing flood-damaged roads.
  • Community rebuilding will take extended time.
    • [01:24] Jane Menard: “Recovery crews are assessing damage and clearing debris using specialized equipment… As of Saturday evening, no additional deaths, injuries or missing persons were reported and recovery is expected to take time as communities begin rebuilding.”
  • Meteorologist Jane Menard provides updates.

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3. Extreme Heat in the West

• Conditions
  • Dangerous triple-digit temperatures as a “powerful heat dome” grips Western US.
    • [01:47] Paul Stevens: “Triple digit heat gripping much of the West. Powerful heat dome settles in… some temps could reach 110 degrees today.”
  • Advisories in effect, risk of health impacts and wildfires.

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4. Toronto Festival Shooting

• Incident Details
  • Two killed, four injured by gunfire at a Latin American festival in Toronto.
    • [02:31] Deputy Chief Frank Barreto (paraphrased): Describes the incident as “brazen” and “despicable.”
    • [02:34] Paul Stevens: “The amount of danger to the members...”
    • [02:38] “No suspects arrested yet.”
  • Annual festival draws thousands each year.
    • [02:37] Matt Murphy notes the mayor’s strong condemnation.
    • [02:37] David Spinn: “...just so unacceptable.”

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5. NFL Seattle Seahawks Sold for Record Sum

• Sports Business
  • The Koslaw family acquires the Seahawks for $9.6 billion (pending league approval).
    • [02:51] Paul Stevens: “The NFL Seattle Seahawks have been sold to the Koslaw family for a reported $9.6 billion, pending league approval.”
  • Fulfills wishes of late owner Paul Allen, who kept franchise in Seattle after purchasing in 1997.

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6. World Cup Fuels US Sports Betting Surge

• Gambling Boom
  • Massive increase in sports betting across the US and globally linked to FIFA World Cup.
  • Industry analysts expect World Cup wagering to surpass even the Super Bowl.
    • [03:13] David Spinn: “A betting boom, billions of dollars flowing from countries across the globe and the World Cup is fueling the fire.”
  • Deutsche Bank projects $3.3 billion in legal bets through US sportsbooks.
  • Legalization leads to growth in gray areas, especially prop bets in college sports.
    • [03:34] David Spinn: “While legal sports betting explodes, experts say it makes it hard to rein in other sports betting. In college sports, some betting is legal, but gray areas are plentiful... Prop bets are growing increasingly controversial.”

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7. World Cup Semifinal Set

• Soccer Update
  • Argentina defeats Switzerland 3–1 after extra time, reaching semifinals with a stunning 112th-minute goal.
    • [03:55] Paul Stevens: “Argentina headed to the World cup semifinals after a three to one extra time win over Switzerland. The match t(ied) at one until a spectacular long range goal in the 112th minute put Argentina ahead.”
  • Upcoming matches:
    • France vs. Spain (Tuesday in Dallas)
    • England vs. Argentina (Wednesday in Atlanta)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [00:02] Paul Stevens on Lindsey Graham:
  “Startling news. I’m Paul Stevens, FOX News. One of the Republican Party’s most influential and recognizable voices is being remembered after the sudden death of South Carolina Senate member Lindsey Graham.”

• [00:20] Matt Murphy:
  “A fixture on Capitol Hill for more than three decades… tributes are pouring in from President Trump, congressional leaders and allies around the world, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, honoring Graham’s decades of public service.”

• [02:31] David Spinn (Toronto shooting):
  “Just the brazen, despicable quality of this exchange here.”

• [03:13] David Spinn (World Cup Betting):
  “A betting boom, billions of dollars flowing from countries across the globe and the World Cup is fueling the fire.”

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Important Timestamps

• 00:02 – Breaking: Lindsey Graham’s passing and tribute
• 00:55 – Missouri flood update and recovery
• 01:47 – Heat wave across the West
• 02:31 – Toronto festival shooting
• 02:51 – Seattle Seahawks sold
• 03:13 – World Cup gambling boom
• 03:55 – Argentina advances to World Cup semifinals

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Summary:
This Fox News Hourly Update covers a wide spectrum of major events, blending politics, extreme weather, crime, sports business, and global sporting culture for a comprehensive news overview. The passing of Lindsey Graham and the global enthusiasm and concerns around the FIFA World Cup are among the day’s most impactful stories.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

Startling news. I'm Paul Stevens, FOX News. One of the Republican Party's most influential and recognizable voices is being remembered after the sudden death of South Carolina Senate member Lindsey Graham.

[Matt Murphy]

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 after what his office described as a brief and sudden illness. No official cause of death has been released. A fixture on Capitol Hill for more than three decades, Graham served four terms in the House before winning election to the Sen. 2002. A retired Air Force Reserve colonel, he also spent 33 years in military service and was a leading voice on national security and foreign policy. Tributes are pouring in from President Trump, congressional leaders and allies around the world, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, honoring Graham's decades of public service. Matt Murphy, FOX News.

[Paul Stevens]

Recovery efforts continue in Missouri after massive flooding killed at least one person and forced hundreds of emergency resc and evacuations.

[Jane Menard]

Flood waters have receded in southeastern Missouri after 6 to 12 inches of rain prompted a flash flood emergency early Friday morning. Recovery crews are assessing damage and clearing debris using specialized equipment. Missouri Task Forces 1, 3 and 5 joined more than 40 agencies across the state and the National Guard in those rescue and recovery efforts. The Missouri DOT inspecting and repairing flood damaged roads. As of Saturday evening, no additional deaths, injuries or missing persons were reported and recovery is expected to take time as communities begin rebuilding. In southeastern Missouri. A meteorologist Jane Menard, FOX WEATHER Meantime,

[Paul Stevens]

triple digit heat gripping much of the West. Powerful heat dome settles in over the area. Some temps could reach 110 degrees today. America is listening to FOX News. They say that every day your business is late to AI, you fall two days behind. NetSuite Next is where your business meets AI because AI is built into everything you do. If your revenues are at least in the seven figures, try NetSuite next for free. Go to NetSuite AI Fox. At least two people dead, four others hurt after gunfire erupted at a festival last night in Toronto. Deputy Police Chief Frank Barreto, I mean,

[David Spinn]

just the brazen, despicable quality of this exchange here.

[Paul Stevens]

The amount of danger to the members

[Matt Murphy]

of the public, as the mayor commented,

[David Spinn]

is just so unacceptable.

[Paul Stevens]

No suspects arrested yet. The festival that celebrates Latin American culture draws thousands of visitors every year. The NFL Seattle Seahawks have been sold to the Koslaw family for a reported $9.6 billion, pending league approval. The sale fulfills the wishes of late owner Paul Allen, who bought the team back in 1997 and helped keep the franchise in Seattle. With EFI, FIFA World cup driving a surge in sports betting, concerns are growing over a gambling boom across the US as more fans place wagers on the tournament.

[David Spinn]

A betting boom, billions of dollars flowing from countries across the globe and the World cup is fueling the fire. Industry analysts expect fans to set record gambling numbers even more than the Super Bowl. Some analysts predict more than $50 billion in global wagers. Deutsche bank projects $3.3 billion in wagers through U.S. sportsbooks, led by sites like DraftKings and FanDuel. While legal sports betting explodes, experts say it makes it hard to rein in other sports betting. In college sports, some betting is legal, but gray areas are plentiful. Prop bets are growing increasingly controversial. In Washington, David spun FOX News.

[Paul Stevens]

Meantime, Argentina headed to the World cup semifinals after a three to one extra time win over Switzerland. The match t at one until a spectacular long range goal in the 112th minute put Argentina ahead. So the semis are now set. France takes on Spain Tuesday in Dallas and England meets Argentina and the other semifinal Wednesday in Atlanta. I'm Paul Stevens. This is Fox News.

[David Spinn]

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