11AM ET 02/15/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET, 02/15/2026

Host: Ann Carrick, FOX News Podcasts
Date: February 15, 2026

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Episode Overview

This newscast from FOX News provides a fast-paced roundup of breaking and ongoing news stories from the United States and abroad. Key topics include the search for Nancy Guthrie, new FDA regulations, U.S. and EU diplomatic relations, SNAP benefit restrictions, human rights in Iran, and challenges in Gaza hospitals.

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Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Ongoing Search for Nancy Guthrie

[00:03 - 00:57]

• Authorities’ Efforts:
  Use of advanced technology ("signal sniffer") to locate Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie.

  • A Bluetooth scanner is being used to detect the signal from her pacemaker.
  • The search includes low-flying helicopters focusing on areas around her property.
  • Law enforcement conducted a search warrant at a home two miles from Guthrie's residence.
  • Three people detained at the scene; an additional man detained at a nearby restaurant.

• Quote:

  "The scanner picks up on the Bluetooth signal coming from the pacemaker as it's trying to sync with its transmitter or phone app. But the pacemaker doesn't have a locator, so it doesn't work like, say, our phone or devices that have GPS."
  — Alicia Acuna, FOX News (00:14)

  "Guthrie has been missing for two weeks."
  — Ann Carrick (00:57)

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2. Food & Health Policy Developments

[00:57 - 01:30, 02:41 - 03:26]

• FDA Steps Toward Defining "Processed Foods":

  • The FDA is planning to officially define "processed foods" and require safety reviews for new additives.
  • The push aims to address health and consumer safety more strictly.
  • Emphasis on food choice as healthcare reform.

• Quote:

  "It's not a zero sum game. The types of food matter. Real food is not only better for your health... It's also more affordable than the ultra processed foods and foods you buy out."
  — Dr. Marty McCary, FDA Commissioner (01:15)

• Obesity Data:

  • CDC reports that obesity among American adults was at 40% from August 2021 – August 2023.

• SNAP (Food Assistance) Restrictions:

  • New restrictions in Idaho and Oklahoma bar use of SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) for "junk food" (candy, soda, energy drinks).
  • Louisiana to follow next week; other states mentioned (Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, West Virginia) have similar bans.
  • This effort aims to incentivize healthier choices among low-income Americans.

• Quote:

  "As of today in both Idaho and Oklahoma, one cannot use supplemental nutrition assistance to buy junk food."
  — Eben Brown, FOX News (02:48)

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3. U.S. and European Diplomatic Sentiment

[01:30 - 02:00]

• European Union Response at Munich Security Conference:
  • An official responded against the idea of "civilization erasure" after comments from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
  • Rubio had provided reassurance to European allies.

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4. International News Updates

[03:26 - 04:01]

• Crackdown on Protests in Iran:

  • Reports of over 50,000 arrests following widespread protests after an economic collapse.
  • Those arrested reportedly denied communication with families or legal counsel.
  • Unconfirmed reports indicate up to 7,000 protestors may have been killed.

• Quote:

  "Students, doctors, lawyers and many more getting swept up. They also say that those arrested aren't allowed to communicate for days or even weeks with their families or attorneys."
  — FOX News (03:30)

• Violence and Disruption at Gaza Hospital:

  • Doctors Without Borders has suspended operations at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis due to the presence of armed, masked men inside.
  • The hospital treats large numbers daily, including war wounded and recently released Palestinian prisoners.
  • This public acknowledgment of armed presence in a Gaza medical facility is rare since the war began over two years ago.

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Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• Alicia Acuna (Fox News):

  "The scanner picks up on the Bluetooth signal coming from the pacemaker as it's trying to sync with its transmitter or phone app. But the pacemaker doesn't have a locator, so it doesn't work like, say, our phone or devices that have GPS." (00:14)

• Dr. Marty McCary (FDA Commissioner):

  "It's not a zero sum game. The types of food matter. Real food is not only better for your health... It's also more affordable than the ultra processed foods and foods you buy out." (01:15)

• Eben Brown (FOX News):

  "As of today in both Idaho and Oklahoma, one cannot use supplemental nutrition assistance to buy junk food." (02:48)

• FOX News (Iran report):

  "They also say that those arrested aren't allowed to communicate for days or even weeks with their families or attorneys." (03:30)

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Segment Timeline

• [00:03–00:57] Search for Nancy Guthrie
• [00:57–01:30] FDA & Food Policy; U.S. Obesity Rates
• [01:30–02:00] EU Security Conference Commentary
• [02:41–03:26] SNAP Benefits Junk Food Restrictions
• [03:26–04:01] Iran Protest Crackdown
• [04:01–04:37] Gaza’s Nasser Hospital Security Crisis

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Conclusion

This FOX News hourly update covers significant ongoing and breaking news stories with a focus on public health, security, and international relations. The newscast underscores technological efforts in the search for a missing person, regulatory initiatives to improve the food supply and public health, shifting policies on food aid, and continuing global crises in Iran and Gaza.

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Transcript

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Authorities are preparing to use a signal sniffer to try and find Nancy Guthrie. I'm Ancarrick Fox news. The search for the missing mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie continues. Fox's Alicia Acuna is in Tucson.

[B]

The way it works, the scanner picks up on the Bluetooth signal coming from the pacemaker as it's trying to sync with its transmitter or phone app. But the pacemaker doesn't have a locator, so it doesn't work like say our phone or devices that have gps. Fox News Digital reports investigators are using a Bluetooth scanner placed on the bottom of the aircraft to detect Nancy's pacemaker. This helicopter was flying very low to the ground and appeared to concentrate on specific areas around the property. This as FBI and sheriffs conducted a court ordered search warrant on a home about 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home on Friday. Three people were detained and another, a man was detained at a traffic stop at this Culver's restaurant.

[A]

Guthrie has been missing for two weeks. The FDA is planning to establish an official definition for processed foods. Will require a safety review when new chemicals are added. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty McCary tells Fox News Weekend they are moving at a record speed to address the issue. Using the new food pyramid to push for real food.

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It's not a zero sum game. The types of food matter. Real food is not only better for your health, it's not only health care reform because it's addressing the root problem driving all our chronic diseases. It's also more affordable than the ultra processed foods and foods you buy out.

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The CDC reports obesity among American adults was at 40% between August 2021 and August 2023. A European Union official pushes back against the idea of civilization erasure. The comments come at the Munich Security conference a day after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered a somewhat reassuring message to European allies. America is listening to FOX News.

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More states now are restricting use of food assistance benefits to purchase unhealthy treats starting today.

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As of today in both Idaho and Oklahoma, one cannot use supplemental nutrition assistance to buy junk food. The new rules mean the benefits, referred to as snap, which replace the idea of food stamps, mean things like candy, soda or energy drinks will no longer be covered purchases. It's part of a move to push more Americans of lower income into consuming healthier food. Similar restrictions will take effect this coming week in Louisiana. States like Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia already enacted junk food bans for SNAP benefits, and more are expected to do so this year. Eben Brown, FOX News Widespread arrests in.

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Iran are reported a month after protests rocked the nation.

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The U S based human rights activist news agency says more than 50,000 people in Iran Iran have been arrested. There have been reports of raids on homes and workplaces with students, doctors, lawyers and many more getting swept up. They also say that those arrested aren't allowed to communicate for days or even weeks with their families or attorneys. Last month's protests began when the Iranian economy tanked. A violent government crackdown ensued and the news agency says as many as 7,000 people were killed.

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Chill NATO, Fox News doctors Without Borders suspended some operations at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, one of Gaza's largest functioning hospitals. Patients and staff report seeing armed, masked men roaming parts of the building. The hospital serves hundreds of patients daily, including the war wounded and Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of the current ceasefire deal. It is a rare announcement, the presence of armed men in a medical facility in Gaza since the war began more than two years ago. I'm Ann Carrick and this is Fox News.

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