Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET, December 24, 2025

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: December 24, 2025

Episode Overview

This 11AM newscast from Fox News provides a brisk update on major stories across the U.S. and abroad as Christmas Eve unfolds. The episode covers severe weather in Southern California, ongoing investigations and emergencies, updates on international conflict and ceasefire, human interest from Gaza, law enforcement tragedy in Delaware, Wall Street momentum, and a festive science note about Santa’s reindeer.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Severe Storms Threaten Southern California

[00:03–00:38]

• Multiple Storms Incoming:
  Three consecutive storms are set to hit Southern California, potentially dumping up to 8 inches of rain—a volume exceeding half the region’s average annual rainfall.
  • William Lajeuness:
    “Southern California is not built for this, not the storm drain system at all. So we're going to see, we're going to see backups and flooding on the highway, power lines down, trees down. We're going to see flash flooding in the streams. Probably some swift water rescues as well.” (00:21)
• Vulnerable Areas:
  Malibu, already ravaged by January’s deadly wildfires, is among the regions at greatest risk.

2. Pennsylvania Nursing Facility Explosion

[00:38–01:06]

• Incident Details:
  An explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township initially believed to have killed three; updated numbers are two dead, 20 hospitalized after one resuscitation.
  • Hank Flynn, FOX 29 TV:
    “One of the people taking to Lower Bucks Hospital was resuscitated, so it remains two dead, 20 hospitalized as an explosion yesterday afternoon rocked Silver Lake Nursing home and rehabilitation Facility.” (00:53)

3. International Affairs: Ukraine, Russia, Israel, and Gaza

[01:06–01:55]

• Russia-Ukraine Conflict:
  • Recent bombings in Moscow suspected to be linked to Ukraine.
  • A Russian general killed by a car bomb; two police officers killed in a separate incident.
  • President Zelenskyy reports “progress” on terms of a US peace plan but no deal yet on contested territory.
• Israel-Hamas Ceasefire:
  • Fragile truce remains in place.
  • Human interest: Gaza’s small Christian community prepares for first public Christmas celebration since 2022.
    • Trey Yingst, reporting from Tel Aviv:
      “Inside Gaza, some Palestinians are preparing for Christmas. At a church in Gaza City, children helped to prepare a Christmas banner. Less than a thousand people in Gaza are Christian, but after two years of war, this will be their first celebration since 2022.” (01:41)

4. Law Enforcement Tragedies

[02:32–03:26]

• Washington, D.C.:
  • Police officer hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a car while assisting a disabled vehicle.
• Delaware State Trooper Murdered:
  • Incident took place at a DMV office near Wilmington.
    • Rashawn Rich, Delaware State Police spokesperson:
      “The suspect approached a trooper who was working an overtime assignment sitting at the reception desk and shot him.” (02:52)
    • After being initially shot, the trooper pushed a DMV employee out of harm’s way before being shot again.
    • William Crotty, Delaware State Police Superintendent:
      “Lives today while sacrificing his own.” (03:16)
    • Both the trooper and the suspect were killed; motive not yet discussed.

5. Financial Markets & Christmas Eve

[03:26–03:40]

• Wall Street:
  • Positive numbers as the Dow rises by 180 points.
  • S&P 500 on course to set a record high during the shortened trading session.

6. Fun Science: How Reindeer See

[03:40–04:18]

• Reindeer Vision:
  • Researchers at University College London found reindeer can see ultraviolet light, which helps them spot predators and food in the Arctic’s unique conditions.
    • “Researchers also found their eyes shift in winter to boost sensitivity as daylight fades. So when Santa needs help navigating in the dark, his reindeer already come equipped with the perfect night vision upgrade beyond Rudolph’s red nose.” (03:40)
• Festive Tie-in:
  • NORAD Santa tracker update: Santa was last seen over Christmas Island, now in Thailand.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Malibu storm warning:
  “Southern California is not built for this, not the storm drain system at all. So we're going to see backups and flooding on the highway, power lines down, trees down…”
  (William Lajeuness, 00:21)

• Heroic trooper actions:
  “After being shot, the trooper pushed a DMV employee out of harm's way and the suspect shot the trooper again.”
  (Corporal Rashawn Rich, 03:03)

• Christmas in Gaza:
  “...after two years of war, this will be their first celebration since 2022.”
  (Trey Yingst, 01:41)

• Reindeer science meets holiday cheer:
  “So when Santa needs help navigating in the dark, his reindeer already come equipped with the perfect night vision upgrade beyond Rudolph’s red nose.”
  (Matt Murphy, 03:40)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• SoCal storms overview: 00:03–00:38
• PA nursing home explosion: 00:38–01:06
• Russia/Ukraine/Israel-Gaza update: 01:06–01:55
• Washington D.C. & Delaware police incidents: 02:32–03:26
• Wall Street & Santa update: 03:26–04:18

Tone & Style

The reporting maintains Fox News’ crisp, urgent delivery, balancing hard news with occasional human interest and a touch of holiday spirit, especially in the segments on Gaza’s Christmas preparations and the science of Santa’s reindeer.

For listeners who missed the episode, this summary captures all essential information, dramatic moments, and engaging details delivered in FOX News’ signature fast-paced style.