Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 11/05/2025 Newscast
Host: Lisa Licera (FOX News)
Date: November 6, 2025
Duration: ~4 Minutes (news content only)
Theme: Rapid-fire national and international news updates with a focus on disaster, safety, politics, security, economy, and consumer affairs.
Episode Overview
This Fox News Hourly Update covers breaking news and key developments from across the U.S. and abroad. The episode centers on the Louisville UPS plane crash, government-induced air traffic challenges, military drone incidents, economic data, and consumer safety alerts. Fast-paced, concise reports provide listeners with the essential information on current events of national and international importance.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. UPS Cargo Plane Crash in Louisville, Kentucky
- Fatal Accident: At least 12 people have died after a UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville.
- Ongoing Investigation: Federal investigators, including the NTSB, are actively examining the crash site.
- Key Evidence: Recovery of the black box will help determine the cause.
- Crash Details:
- The MD11 aircraft “barely got off the ground, going up just 175ft” ([00:20]).
- Investigators say an engine fell off, causing a fiery explosion.
- The plane, loaded with over 38,000 gallons of jet fuel, hit several businesses, including a petroleum recycling center; oil and gas tanks exacerbated the explosion.
- Debris field: Affected area stretches for half a mile.
Notable Quote:
“Flight data indicates that the MD11 aircraft barely got off the ground going up just 175ft before. And investigators say the engine fell off and the plane with more than 38,000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the ground and exploded.”
— Garrett Henney ([00:18])
2. Air Traffic Reductions Amid Government Shutdown
- Reduction Announced: DOT and FAA are reducing air traffic by 10% across 40 busy airports starting Friday.
- Reason: Ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers due to the prolonged government shutdown (over a month).
- Safety Emphasis:
“Our number one priority is to make sure when you travel, you travel safely.”
— Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ([01:13]) - Political Tensions: President Trump urges Congress to resolve the funding impasse, highlighting effects on unpaid public servants and stressed air traffic systems.
Notable Quote:
“Countless public servants are now not being paid and the air traffic control system is under increasing strain. We must get the government back open soon.”
— President Trump ([01:28])
3. Healthcare Subsidy Extension Debate
- Democrats’ Stance: Call for extending health care subsidies set to expire at year’s end ([01:37]).
4. Bronx Explosion Injures Firefighters
- Incident: Car explosion in the Bronx at 7pm injures seven firefighters.
- Investigation: The cause remains under investigation ([01:40]).
5. Rising Drone Incidents Over Military Bases
- European Airspace:
- 14 sightings of unidentified drones over US & European bases in two months.
- Latest at Belgium's Kleinbruggel Air Base, home to US tactical nuclear weapons.
- Drones appeared in waves—small ones probing radio frequencies, larger ones designed to create public panic.
- Pattern: Incident recalls previous drone activity at US Langley Air Force Base.
- Speculation: Some European officials suspect Russian involvement.
Notable Quote:
“The latest incident occurred above Belgium's Kleinbruggel Air Base, reportedly home to US Tactical nukes... designed to create panic.”
— Jennifer Griffin ([02:50])
6. Job Market Indicators
- ADP Report: Private employers added 42,000 jobs in October, outpacing economists’ predictions given September job losses.
- Pay Growth: Annual wages rose 4.5% in October.
- Context: Official Labor Department reports suspended during shutdown; ADP serves as an alternative indicator.
- Takeaway: First job increase since July, but hiring still modest.
Notable Quote:
“Jobs were added in October for the first time since July, but hiring was modest relative to earlier this year.”
— Neela Richardson ([03:45])
7. FDA Warning: Unapproved Botox
- Consumer Safety: The FDA warns against counterfeit and unauthorized Botox and similar anti-wrinkle injectables.
- Enforcement: 18 warning letters sent to offending websites ([04:13]).
Memorable Moments & Segment Timestamps
- Plane crash details and scale of disaster: [00:02] – [00:56]
- Air traffic safety & shutdown impacts: [01:06] – [01:28]
- Presidential address on shutdown: [01:28] – [01:37]
- Healthcare subsidy extension push: [01:37]
- Bronx explosion injures firefighters: [01:37] – [01:47]
- Drones over military bases (detailed analysis): [02:27] – [03:20]
- Employment report and economic snapshot: [03:30] – [04:13]
- FDA counterfeit Botox warning: [04:13] – [04:28]
Tone and Style
The reporting is factual, concise, and urgent—matching the immediacy and gravity of the news. Updates are delivered in a direct and easily digestible style.
For Listeners
This episode provides a comprehensive 4-minute snapshot of national events and global security concerns, from local disasters and government gridlock to international military risks and economic health. Essential listening for staying quickly and broadly informed.
