12PM ET 03/08/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 03/08/2026 Newscast

Host: Roger Stern, FOX News Podcasts
Date: March 8, 2026
Duration: Approx. 5 minutes

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on the world’s top headlines, including continued military tensions between Israel and Iran, a terrorism investigation in New York City, severe tornado outbreaks in the Midwest, the ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Panama City’s unique infrastructure proposal to Elon Musk, and the recurring debate over daylight saving time.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Intensifying Hostilities: Israel and Iran

• Military Escalation:

  • Israel and Iran continue exchanging attacks following weekend strikes by the US and Israel on Iranian soil.
  • Israeli airstrikes are targeting Iranian oil infrastructure, resulting in significant fires and casualties in Tehran.
  • Iran responded with rocket barrages, including cluster munitions injuring several people.

• Leadership Statements & Developments:

  • Iranian military secretary confirmed killed in recent strikes.
  • Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz urged continued aggressive action:

    “Keep hunting them all down.” (Israel Katz, [00:41])

  • US response up in the air; President Trump dismissed allegations that Russia aided Iran in targeting US troops.

• US Military Involvement:

  • At least six US service members have died amid recent hostilities.
  • (Roger Stern, [00:50])

2. New York City: Terrorism Investigation

• Protests and Explosives Incident:

  • Protests outside NYC Mayor Zoram Mondame’s home escalated with two homemade explosive devices thrown but not detonated.
  • FBI terrorism task force now leading the investigation. ([01:14])

• Details of the Incident:

  • Devices consisted of glass jars wrapped with electrical tape, containing bolts and a fuse.
  • No injuries or explosions reported.
  • Police chased and apprehended another man with a similar device.

• Context:

  • The incident occurred during simultaneous pro- and anti-Muslim protests.
  • (Ainsley Earhart, [01:14–01:52])

    “Dozens of demonstrators and counter protesters fled. There were no injuries, thankfully, and no explosion.” (Ainsley Earhart, [01:31])

3. Ongoing Disappearance: Nancy Guthrie

• Six Weeks Missing:
  • Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts remain unknown; investigation ongoing since February.
  • No suspect named; police reviewing neighborhood surveillance that was not operational at the time.
  • Public encouraged to report any tips. (Roger Stern, [02:40])

4. Deadly Tornado Outbreak in the Midwest

• Severe Weather Impact:

  • At least eight fatalities, including four in Michigan, following tornadoes across multiple states.

• Michigan Focus:

  • Union City hit by an EF3 tornado, the earliest of such intensity in state history.
  • 12 injuries reported; none are critical.
  • “You do not see tornadoes this violent this far north in the month of March.” (Haley Meyer, [03:08])
  • Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer declares a state of emergency.

• Ongoing Threat:

  • More severe weather forecasted in Michigan for the upcoming days.
  • (Haley Meyer, [03:11–03:36])

5. Infrastructure Proposal: Panama City & The Boring Company

• Tunnel Vision Challenge:
  • Panama City shortlisted to win a free tunnel project from Elon Musk’s Boring Company.
  • City officials propose a 0.6-mile pedestrian tunnel under the Panama Canal.
  • Competing with 15 other cities for the prize. (Roger Stern, [03:58])

6. Daylight Saving Time Debate

• Public Opinion:
  • Recent YouGov survey finds two-thirds of Americans want to abolish the biannual clock change.
  • “Did you remember to spring ahead…?” Roger Stern uses the occasion to highlight renewed debate. ([04:17])

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on targeting Iranian leaders:

  “Keep hunting them all down.” (Fox News Reporter quoting Katz, [00:41])

• Ainsley Earhart on New York protest chaos:

  “Dozens of demonstrators and counter protesters fled. There were no injuries, thankfully, and no explosion.” ([01:31])

• Haley Meyer on Michigan tornadoes:

  “You do not see tornadoes this violent this far north in the month of March.” ([03:08])

• Roger Stern on daylight saving debate:

  “Did you remember to spring ahead this morning’s time change reigniting the debate over daylight saving time.” ([04:17])

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Timestamps & Important Segments

• [00:02] – Middle East Update: Israel-Iran conflict
• [00:50] – US Involvement and Reaction
• [01:14] – NYC Terrorism Investigation
• [02:40] – Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
• [03:08] – Midwest Tornado Aftermath
• [03:44] – Panama City's Tunnel Proposal
• [04:17] – Daylight Saving Time Debate

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This concise newscast covers critical breaking news and notable developments for listeners seeking a thorough, up-to-date briefing on world and US events.

Transcript

[Roger Stern]

Israel on the offense. I'm Roger Stern, FOX News. Israel and Iran continue trending attacks after US And Israeli and Israel launched strikes in Iran last weekend. Foxes training in Tel Aviv.

[Fox News Reporter]

More incoming Iranian fire today. We're told that multiple people were injured by an Iranian cluster munition that was launched during one of those last barrages. As this is taking place, there are still fires burning around the capital of Tehran over overnight. The Israelis launching a series of airstrikes against Iran's oil infrastructure. Flames and smoke billowing from the skyline. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says these strikes will continue to weaken the regime. Now we know Iran's military secretary was actually killed. The IDF confirming that today with Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz telling his soldiers and commanders, quote, keep hunting them all down.

[Roger Stern]

Meanwhile, the US Is considering to strike Iran as it is. President Trump dismissed the importance of reports that Russia helped Iran target the US Military. At least six US Service members have been killed so far. At least six people arrested and suspicious items recovered following protests outside the home of New York City Mayor Zoram Mondame yesterday. Fox's Chandley Painter in New York, the

[Ainsley Earhart]

FBI says the terrorism task force is now investigating after two homemade explosive devices were thrown outside the mayor's home here in New York City yesterday. It happened during competing anti and pro Muslim protest after a man was seen throwing a device. Then it started smoking. Dozens of demonstrators and counter protesters fled. There were no injuries, thankfully, and no explosion. Police later chased another man with a similar device who ultimately dropped it. NYPD says the devices were made of glass jars wrapped in electrical tape containing bolts, screws and nuts and a hobby fuse that could be lit.

[Roger Stern]

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[Roger Stern]

the search for Nancy Guthrie now entering its sixth week as police still haven't named a suspect. Officers have been asking neighbors about home cameras that were not running when Guthrie was taken from her home on the 1st of February. Pima county authorities continue to ask the public for leads and tips at least eight people dead, including four in Michigan, after tornadoes tore through parts of the country. Fox Weather's Haley Meyer has details from Union City, where three people die because of the storms.

[Haley Meyer]

You do not see tornadoes this violent this far north in the month of March. This is actually the earliest we've had an EF3, which is a preliminary rating given by the National Weather Service in Michigan in state history. There were screams heard as tornado alerts were issued across the area, but unfortunately, three fatalities, the community's mourning and no one missing as of late. There were 12 injuries reported here as well. No one in critical condition. So hopefully, at least in Union City, that death toll does not climb. But severe weather is still in the cards here in Michigan on Tuesday. We're in the heart of severe weather season.

[Roger Stern]

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer declaring a state of emergency. Tornadoes also killed people in Oklahoma. Panama City wants Elon Musk's company to build a tunnel beneath the Panama Canal. Right now, the city is one of 16 finalists in the company's Tunnel Vision Challenge, which offers the winning municipality a free tunnel project for freight, pedestrians, utilities or other infrastructure. City leaders say they would use the opportunity to build a 0.6 mile pedestrian tunnel under the canal. Did you remember to spring ahead this morning's time change reigniting the debate over daylight saving time. A new survey from YouGov shows that two thirds of Americans want to get rid of the biannual clock change. I'm Roger Stern and this is FOX News.

[Ainsley Earhart]

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