Fox News Hourly Update: 12PM ET September 10, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise rundown of the day's top headlines, focusing on a high-profile crime in Charlotte prompting political response, international pressure on Israel regarding Gaza, NASA discoveries on Mars, developments in the investigation of the Surfside condo collapse, unrest in Nepal, and U.S. economic data relevant to inflation. The episode features direct reporting, political commentary, and breaking updates from international and domestic correspondents.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Charlotte Tragedy & Political Fallout

• [00:02] A moment of silence observed after the killing of a Ukrainian refugee, Irina Zarudska, on a commuter train in Charlotte.
  • State and local Republican leaders demand change, blaming city leadership for the tragedy.
  • Abdullah Ali (GOP chair, Charlotte's 12th district): "What happened to Irina Zarudska is an absolute disgrace, a total failure of leadership." ([00:12])
  • The Democratic mayor, who recently won a primary, has been criticized for her stance on criminal justice and remarks following the attack: “We’ll never arrest our way out of issues such as homelessness and mental health.”
  • President Trump calls for a “quick trial and the death penalty” for the suspect, who faces state and new federal charges.

2. International: EU Sanctions & Middle East Tensions

• [00:52] Israel Under Threat of EU Sanctions
  • Ursula von der Leyen (President, European Commission) suggests partial trade suspension: "Man-made famine can never be a weapon of war."
  • Over 400 reported deaths from malnutrition in Gaza since the war began; famine declared by international authorities.
  • EU consensus on sanctions is uncertain among its 27 member states.
  • Gideon Saar (Israel's Foreign Minister): Claims von der Leyen's actions “will embolden Hamas terrorists.”
• [01:25] Broader Middle East Developments
  • Israeli airstrikes target Houthi rebels in Yemen and, previously, Hamas leaders in Qatar—raising concerns from the White House.

3. Science & Technology: NASA Mars Discovery

• [01:36] NASA’s rover has found rocks in a Martian river channel that might hint at signs of ancient microscopic life.
  • Scientists urge caution: further analysis is needed before drawing conclusions.

4. Surfside Condo Collapse Investigation

• [02:26] More than four years after the tragic Surfside, Florida, condo collapse that killed 98 people, NIST investigators are wrapping up evidence gathering.
  • Abdullah Ali reporting: New findings reinforce that the collapse likely began at the pool deck, with visible distress weeks beforehand.
  • Final report is still pending.

5. International: Nepal Unrest

• [03:11] Nepalese soldiers enforce curfew after deadly protests, despite prime minister’s resignation.

6. U.S. Economy: Producer Price Index & Inflation

• [03:20] President Trump hails “No inflation” following better-than-expected data on wholesale prices.

  • Producer Price Index (PPI) for August declines by 0.1%; annual rise at 2.6% (or 2.8% for the core PPI excluding food and energy).
  • Jenny Costella (FOX News): “Both of those numbers are weaker increases than anticipated…The Producer Price index peaked at 11.7% in March of 2020.” ([03:39])
  • July numbers revised down; Consumer Price Index (CPI) to be released Thursday.

• [04:04] Federal Reserve is weighing these data, along with recent jobs numbers, ahead of a possible rate cut next week.

  • Stock update: Dow down 201 points; S&P and Nasdaq “in the green.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Abdullah Ali (Charlotte GOP Chair), on the city’s leadership in the wake of the deadly attack:
  "What happened to Irina Zarudska is an absolute disgrace, a total failure of leadership." ([00:12])

• Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission President), demanding EU action against Israel:
  “Man-made famine can never be a weapon of war.” ([00:52])

• Gideon Saar (Israeli Foreign Minister), warning about repercussions:
  “Von der Leyen’s actions will embolden Hamas terrorists.” ([01:16])

• Jenny Costella (FOX News), on Producer Price Index:
  “Both of those numbers are weaker increases than anticipated...The Producer Price Index measures the prices companies pay for things.” ([03:39])

• Elisa Brady (Host), summarizing the economic and market implications:
  “The inflation readings and the latest jobs numbers will be factors for the Fed when it considers a possible rate cut at next week's meeting. For now, stocks are mixed. The Dow's down 201 points, but the S and P and the NASDAQ are in the green.” ([04:04])

Segment Timestamps

• [00:02] Charlotte train tragedy, political response
• [00:52] Israel-Gaza: EU sanctions proposal, humanitarian crisis
• [01:25] Middle East: Israeli airstrikes targeting rebels and Hamas leaders
• [01:36] NASA Mars rover discovery
• [02:26] Surfside condo collapse investigation update
• [03:11] Nepal protests and martial law
• [03:20] Inflation, Producer Price Index, economic outlook
• [04:04] Federal Reserve preview, stock market update

Tone & Language

The episode maintains FOX News' brisk, reportorial style, alternating between somber updates (Charlotte, Surfside), international urgency (Gaza famine, Nepal unrest), political confrontation, and practical economic reporting.

Useful For

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