FOX News Hourly Update - 10AM ET 07/21/2025 Newscast Summary
Release Date: July 21, 2025
The FOX News Hourly Update delivered a comprehensive roundup of today's most pressing news stories. Hosted by Dave Anthony and featuring contributions from Kristi Noem, Kristin Goodwin, Jonathan Savage, CJ Papa, Jane Fergus, and Will Tain, the episode covered significant developments in law enforcement incidents, higher education, legislative actions, international tragedies, transportation disruptions, automotive safety, and the entertainment industry. Below is a detailed summary of each segment, complete with notable quotes and timestamps.
1. Off-Duty Border Patrol Officer Shot in New York City
The newscast opens with a concerning incident involving a Border Patrol officer.
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Dave Anthony (00:02): "A Border Patrol officer who was shot and wounded while off duty Saturday night in New York City just met with the head of Homeland Security."
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Kristi Noem (00:14): "Make no mistake, this officer is in the hospital today fighting for his life because of the policies of the mayor of this city."
Secretary Kristi Noem criticized both the city’s mayor and the Biden administration, emphasizing that the incident occurred during a robbery attempt.
- Kristi Noem (00:21): "Miguel Francis Francisco Moro Nunez is and has a rap sheet that is a mile long. He was arrested. He was charged with grand larceny and also assault. The state of Massachusetts has an active warrant out for him for armed robbery with a firearm."
2. Harvard University Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Anti-Semitism Allegations
The episode shifts focus to higher education, highlighting legal challenges faced by Harvard University.
- Dave Anthony (00:47): "Harvard's lawsuits back in court at a hearing this morning in Boston as the university attempts to claw back nearly $3 billion in federal money it claims was unlawfully frozen as the Trump administration demands Harvard make policy changes, accusing the university of allowing anti Semitism to flourish on campus."
This segment delves into the accusations against Harvard, where the Trump administration alleges that the institution failed to address anti-Semitic sentiments, prompting demands for significant policy reforms.
3. Texas Lawmakers Convene Amid July 4th Flood Aftermath
In Texas, lawmakers are returning to a special legislative session to address the repercussions of devastating floods.
- Kristin Goodwin (01:04): "In a special 30 day legislative session, Texas lawmakers are expected to address the handling of the catastrophic July 4th floods in Hill country that killed more than 130 people."
The session aims to evaluate and improve disaster response strategies following the tragic loss of over 130 lives due to unprecedented flooding.
- Kristin Goodwin (01:15): "The number of those still unaccounted for was revised way lower over the weekend, down to just three."
4. Fighter Jet Crashes into School in Bangladesh
An international tragedy was reported involving a military aircraft accident.
- Jonathan Savage (01:15): "A disaster in Bangladesh. A fighter jet on a training mission crashed into a school, killing at least 19 people, injuring more than 100."
The fighter jet impacted the landmark school and college in Dhaka during regular class sessions, causing significant casualties and chaos as parents and rescue teams responded.
5. Alaska Airlines IT Outage Causes Flight Disruptions
Domestic transportation faced challenges as Alaska Airlines dealt with technical issues.
- Dave Anthony (01:49): "More Alaska Airlines passengers dealing with flight cancellations and delays that number up to more than 150 as Alaska recovers from an IT outage late last night."
The IT outage led to substantial disruptions, leaving over 150 passengers affected by cancellations and delays while the airline worked to restore services.
6. Ford Recalls Nearly 700,000 Vehicles Over Fuel Injector Issues
Automotive safety took center stage with a significant recall announcement from Ford.
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Dave Anthony (02:29): "Some Ford vehicles have a fuel issue, nearly 700,000 being recalled."
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CJ Papa (03:01): "The auto giant reports the fuel injector and the vehicles involved in the recall may crack and leak and that could ignite a fire if it leaks inside the engine compartment and comes in contact with a hot engine or exhaust components. The Recall affects certain 2021 to 2024 Bronco Sport and 2020 to 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5 liter engines."
The recall addresses a critical safety hazard where faulty fuel injectors could potentially cause engine fires. Ford has been investigating the issue since 2022 after identifying instances of underhood fires in affected models.
7. Movie Box Office Highlights: 'Superman' Dominates the Market
The entertainment segment highlighted the booming success of blockbuster films.
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Dave Anthony (03:36): "Superman still flying high at the movie box office number one for a second straight weekend, collecting."
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Kristin Goodwin (03:45): "Another $57.3 million in its second weekend. Are you being serious right now?"
"Superman" has grossed nearly $407 million worldwide, maintaining its top position. Other films like "Jurassic World: Rebirth" continue to perform well, while new releases such as "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and Paramount's "Smurfs" made modest debuts.
8. Wall Street Reaches New Highs Amid Positive Market Sentiment
Concluding the newscast, a positive financial update was provided.
- Dave Anthony (02:32): "It's a positive start to the week so far on Wall street where the NASDAQ has once again hit an all time high. It's up 153 points. The Dow's gaining 170. It's a 33 point rise for the S&P 500."
Despite a slight dip in oil prices, settling below $67 per barrel, gas prices remained relatively stable at $3.14 per gallon, marking a minor decrease from the previous month.
Closing Segment
The newscast wrapped up with promotional content for upcoming shows and podcasts.
- Will Tain (04:23): "It's Will Tain Country. Watch it live at noon Eastern Monday through Thursday at foxnews.com or on the Fox News YouTube channel. And don't miss the show. Listen and follow the podcast five days a week at foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts."
Conclusion
The FOX News Hourly Update provided listeners with a thorough examination of current events, blending national incidents with international news, legislative developments, safety concerns, and entertainment highlights. The inclusion of direct quotes with precise timestamps offered authenticity and clarity, ensuring that even those who did not listen to the original broadcast remain well-informed.
