Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET, December 14, 2025

Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: December 15, 2025

Episode Overview

This late-night newscast delivers a rapid-fire summary of major breaking news headlines and key events both domestic and international, with a strong emphasis on urgent, unsettling stories of violence, ongoing investigations, and the economic realities facing Americans this holiday season. The episode also features brief updates on weather-related travel disruptions, Hanukkah celebrations amidst tragedy, and the state of gas prices across the US.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Sydney Hanukkah Shooting Tragedy

• At least 15 killed in what Australian police describe as a coordinated attack by a father-son duo celebrating Hanukkah on Bondi Beach.

• The attackers, identified as a 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son, prompted chaos and panic by opening fire on beachgoers.

• Eyewitness Account (00:19):
  “They're trying to get back up but they can't. So we just hid there hoping that nothing bad happens. We're only about 200 meters away from where it happened.”

• Sky News' Shari Markson (00:30):
  “Australian Jews were gathered for the first night of Hanukkah. It was a beautiful family festival. There was singing, food, music and out of nowhere two gunmen. … Reports that there were 50 to 60 shots fired.”

  • The 50-year-old gunman was killed at the scene; the son was injured and is now in police custody.

2. Brown University (Rhode Island) Mass Shooting Investigation

• Police in Providence, RI, detain a person of interest (described only as in their 20s) connected to the mass shooting at Brown University on Saturday.
• Federal investigation tactics revealed: FBI geolocation tools tracked the suspect's cell phone to a local hotel.
• CB Cotton (01:04):
  "Local leaders have suggested they have to stay tight lipped about the person of interest... the Associated Press is now reporting that two handguns have been recovered, including one with a laser..."

3. Los Angeles – Brentwood Double Homicide

• Two bodies—a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old female—were found in the Brentwood home of actor/director Rob Reiner.
• Los Angeles Fire Department responded; no further details given on the circumstances or connection to Reiner.
• Ted Lindner (01:44):
  "The bodies identified as a 78 year old man and a 68 year old female. The home owned by actor and director Rob Reiner."

4. Tough Holiday Spending Season for Americans

• AP-NORC Poll: Nearly half of Americans report spending more on essentials, dipping into savings, and delaying purchases due to rising costs.
• Daria Albinger (02:37):
  "Almost everything costs more this holiday shopping season... Many say they're dipping into savings, scouring for bargains, delaying purchases and using credit cards a lot more than they have in years past."
• Economic divide in perspective:
  • President Trump claims "there is no inflation and that the US economy is booming."
  • Survey: 68% of respondents rate the current U.S. economy as poor, unchanged from the previous December.

5. U.S. Winter Weather Disrupts Travel

• Significant snowstorms led to more than 1,200 U.S. flight cancellations and over 7,400 delays.
• Ted Lindner (03:21):
  “…snowstorms causing big travel headaches. FlightAware showing US airlines have canceled more than 1200 flights so far today with 7400 delays.”

6. Hanukkah Observed Amid Mourning and Resilience

• The national menorah lighting in Washington, D.C., acknowledged the chain of recent tragedies:
  • Sydney Hanukkah massacre
  • Brown University shooting
  • Deaths of U.S. soldiers and an interpreter in Syria
• Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (03:37):
  "From the president of the United States and the first lady... I would like to wish you all a wonderful Hanukkah. Let's celebrate the year. It is a difficult and tough day for what we've lost."
• This year’s ceremony specially honors victims of the recent attacks and fallen Americans abroad.

7. National Gas Prices Continue to Fall

• AAA data: Average price per gallon now $2.91, down 17 cents from a month ago.
  • Highest: Mono County, CA ($5.66/gal)
  • Lowest: Deaf Smith County, TX ($2.91/gal)
• Ted Lindner (03:54):
  "Gas prices continue to slide…National average is $2.91 a gallon, 17 cents less than a month ago...Highest average still in California...Lowest price in the Texas Panhandle…”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Eyewitness on Sydney attack (00:19):
  “They're trying to get back up but they can't. So we just hid there hoping that nothing bad happens.”
• Shari Markson, on Hanukkah shooting (00:30):
  “It was a beautiful family festival...and out of nowhere two gunmen. ... 50 to 60 shots fired.”
• CB Cotton, Brown University update (01:04):
  “Local leaders have suggested they have to stay tight lipped about the person of interest... two handguns... including one with a laser.”
• Daria Albinger, on inflation and holiday woes (02:37):
  “Almost everything costs more this holiday shopping season... dipping into savings, scouring for bargains, delaying purchases.”
• Howard Lutnick, menorah lighting (03:37):
  “It is a difficult and tough day for what we've lost.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:03] – Headline: Sydney Hanukkah shooting, initial casualty report
• [00:19] – Eyewitness account of Bondi Beach attack
• [00:26] – Shari Markson details festival shooting
• [01:04] – Brown University shooting, person of interest detained
• [01:44] – Brentwood double homicide in Rob Reiner's home
• [02:32] – Holiday economy & inflation survey results
• [03:21] – Winter weather travel disruptions
• [03:37] – National menorah lighting, tributes to recent victims
• [03:54] – National gas price update

Tone & Language

The broadcast maintains an urgent, matter-of-fact tone, rapidly cycling through pressing domestic and international stories, with an emphasis on public safety, somber national mood, and economic concerns. The direct language and use of eyewitnesses and official statements heighten the sense of news immediacy.

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