10PM ET 10/08/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 10PM ET 10/08/2025 Newscast

Episode Overview

This Fox News Radio Hourly Update delivers a snapshot of national and international news headlines as of October 8, 2025, with a focus on the newly announced Israel-Hamas peace deal, U.S. border data, criminal developments, public health updates, a Nobel Prize announcement, and a shocking incident involving a German mayor. The tone remains urgent, concise, and fact-driven, in keeping with radio newscast style.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Middle East Peace Deal Announcement (00:00–00:53)

• Main Story: Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal.
• President Trump's Interview: Trump credits his administration’s use of tariffs as contributing to the climate for Middle East peace.
  • Quote: “This is more than Gaza. This is peace in the Middle East. And it's an incredible thing.” — Donald Trump (00:04)
  • Trump asserts, “The tariffs have brought peace to the world.” (00:19)
• Deal Details:
  • Hostage Release: 20 hostages held by Hamas will be freed Monday in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
  • Israeli Forces: Some withdrawal from positions in Gaza, but remain within the enclave.
  • Iran's Role: Trump claims Iran will partake in the peace process.
• Phase Two Issues: Focus shifts to disarming Hamas and future governance in Gaza, with Israel insistent that Hamas not remain in power or armed.

2. Palisades Fire Arson Arrest (01:09–01:33)

• Arrest: 29-year-old Uber driver Jonathan Rendernecht is accused of deliberately starting the deadly Palisades fire in Los Angeles.
• Prosecution Details:
  • Federal felony charge for destruction of property by fire.
  • Mandatory minimum five-year sentence; up to 20 years.
  • Prosecutors cite cell phone data and false statements to investigators.
  • Quote: “The complaint unsealed today charges the defendant with destruction of property by means of fire...” — Bill Asale, U.S. Attorney (01:18)

3. New Orleans Jail Break Concludes (01:42–01:59)

• Update: Derrick Groves, last of ten escapees from a New Orleans jail, is captured hiding in Atlanta.
• Resolution: Marks the end of a protracted manhunt.

4. Border Crossings at Historic Low (02:26–03:12)

• Homeland Security Update: Illegal crossings at the southern U.S. border hit a 55-year low.
• Stats:
  • FY 2025 saw about 238,000 apprehensions — lowest since 1970.
  • Most apprehensions occurred in the final months of the Biden administration.
  • Quote: “Preliminary data released by the Department of Homeland Security show that unlawful U.S.-Mexico border crossings are at a 55 year low.” — Tonya J. Powers (02:32)

5. Ebola Outbreak Contained in DRC (03:12–03:34)

• WHO Announcement: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo shows containment; no new cases since October 1.
  • 64 total cases (14 probable, 43 deaths reported).

6. German Mayor Stabbing (03:34–04:10)

• Incident: Iris Stalzer, newly-elected mayor of Herdecke, Germany, stabbed—allegedly by her teenage daughter.
  • Both daughter (17) and son (15) in custody but may be released to youth welfare authorities.
  • Prosecutors see no political motive.
  • Quote: “The 57 year old has identified her daughter as the attacker...” — Jonathan Savage (03:34)

7. Nobel Prize in Chemistry Announced (04:10–04:23)

• Achievement: Three scientists awarded for work enabling greenhouse gas removal and moisture harvesting from deserts.

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Notable Quotes

• Donald Trump:

  • “This is more than Gaza. This is peace in the Middle East. And it's an incredible thing.” (00:04)
  • “The tariffs have brought peace to the world.” (00:19)

• Bill Asale, U.S. Attorney:

  • “The complaint unsealed today charges the defendant with destruction of property by means of fire, a felony that carries a mandatory minimum five year federal prison sentence and is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison.” (01:18)

• Tonya J. Powers:

  • “Preliminary data released by the Department of Homeland Security show that unlawful U.S.-Mexico border crossings are at a 55 year low.” (02:32)

• Jonathan Savage:

  • “The 57 year old has identified her daughter as the attacker.” (03:34)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:00–00:53: Middle East Peace Deal, Trump on Peace Process
• 01:09–01:33: Palisades Fire Arson Suspect Arrest
• 01:42–01:59: New Orleans Jail Escapee Captured
• 02:26–03:12: Southern U.S. Border Crossing Data
• 03:12–03:34: Ebola Outbreak Update (DRC)
• 03:34–04:10: German Mayor Stabbing Incident
• 04:10–04:23: Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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Summary Note
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers swift, authoritative coverage of some of today's most pressing developments — from a major move toward Middle East peace, to law enforcement milestones, to significant science and health news — providing listeners with a diverse and informative news snapshot.

Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

This is a FOX News alert. A plan for peace. I'm Lisa Lucera.

[Donald Trump]

Many years they talked about peace in the Middle East. This is more than Gaza. This is peace in the Middle east. And it's an incredible thing.

[Lisa Lucera]

President Trump speaking to fox's Sean Hannity. Hours after Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of a peace deal, the president said tariffs played a role.

[Donald Trump]

You know, having the ability to deal with trade, having the ability to use tariffs to help me make a point. The tariffs have brought peace to the world.

[Lisa Lucera]

The president said he believes Iran will have a role in the peace deal. The hostages will be freed on Monday. According to a senior White House official.

[Trejst]

20 living hostages will be freed from Hamas captivity. They'll be exchanged for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. And Israeli forces will have to withdraw from certain lines inside Gaza. They will still stay within the enclave, but they will pull back a bit.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Trejst in Tel Aviv. Phase two involves the disarmament of Hamas and the question of who will will rule the Gaza Strip. As Israel has long said, they will not allow Hamas to remain in power or remain armed. An Uber driver accused of intentionally starting the deadly Palisades fire In Los Angeles.

[Jonathan Rendernecht]

29 year old Jonathan Rendernecht accused of lighting a fire on New Year's Day that smoldered underground before reigniting days later to become the Palisades fire.

[Bill Asale]

The complaint unsealed today charges the defendant with destruction of property by means of fire, a felony that carries a mandatory minimum five year federal prison sentence and is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison.

[Jonathan Rendernecht]

U.S. attorney Bill Asale says the Uber driver from Florida was living in the Palisades, citing evidence including cell phone data and alleging the suspect lied to investigators.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Kristin Goodwin, after months on the run, the last of 10 New Orleans jail escapees is captured. Derrick Groves was caught hiding in a crawlspace under a home in Atlanta. America is listening to Fox.

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[Lisa Lucera]

Say new numbers show illegal crossings along the southern border at the lowest annual level in decades.

[Tonya J. Powers]

Preliminary data released by the Department of Homeland Security show that unlawful U. S. Mexico border crossings are at a 55 year low. U.S. border Patrol agents made nearly 238,000 apprehensions at the southern border in fiscal year 2025, which began in October of last year and ended at the end of September. That's the lowest annual number since 1970, when there were about 202,000 southern border apprehensions. Most of the apprehensions in fiscal year 2025 happened during the final three months of the Biden administration. The Border Patrol apprehensions are the number of times migrants were intercepted and processed entering the US between official ports of entry. Tonya J. Powers, FOX News the World Health Organization.

[Lisa Lucera]

Says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo shows signs of containment, with no new confirmed or probable cases since the last update October 1st. As of Monday, there's a total of 64 cases, including 14 probable cases and 43 death. Police investigating the stabbing of a town mayor in Germany think she was attacked by her own daughter.

[Iris Stalzer]

Iris Stalzer was only elected mayor of Heerdecke at the end of last month. Yesterday, she was found at her home with multiple stab wounds. Investigators say the 57 year old has identified her daughter as the attacker. The 17 year old is in police custody along with Mayor Stalzer's 15 year old son. The politician is in the hospital but but out of danger. Prosecutors say they intend to release the children into the hands of youth welfare officers who would decide what to do while the investigation continues. There's said to be no sign of any political motive. JONATHAN Savage, FOX NEWS Three scientists who.

[Lisa Lucera]

Developed a way that could lead to greenhouse gases being sucked out of the atmosphere or harvest moisture from deserts have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

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