Fox News Hourly Update: 1AM ET 02/09/2026 Newscast

Date: February 9, 2026
Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Radio
Length: ~4 minutes

Episode Overview

This hourly news update covers the biggest headlines across the U.S. and internationally. Highlights include the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory, the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, dangerous winter weather across the eastern U.S., unrest and economic turmoil in Minneapolis amid anti-ICE protests, the upcoming NASA Crew 12 space launch, and a major conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Super Bowl 60: Seahawks Take the Win

(00:02 – 00:44)

• The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13, securing their second franchise Super Bowl.
• Game Highlights:
  • Sam Darnold connected with A.J. Barner for a touchdown pass.
  • Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards.
  • Jason Myers was flawless, making all five field goal attempts.
• Host's Summary:

  "Fans celebrating the end of Super Bowl 60 as the Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 on Sunday night to win Super Bowl 60."
  (Ted Lindner, 00:04)

2. Continued Search for Nancy Guthrie

(00:44 – 01:27)

• Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC TODAY co-host Savannah Guthrie, is still missing after an apparent abduction.
• Scene Details:
  • Investigators in Tucson, Arizona, inspected a drain outlet at Guthrie’s home using specialized equipment.
  • Observers saw law enforcement carrying blueprints or maps to and from the command center.
  • No suspect or person of interest has been named yet.
• Notable Quote:

  "We saw a couple of law enforcement agents...walking in with what appeared to us to be some sort of blueprint or map."
  (Jonathan Hunt, 00:55)

• A ransom note demanding Bitcoin payment was reportedly sent, with at least one deadline missed.

3. Brutal Winter Storms Impacting Millions

(01:27 – 01:47)

• Unusually cold weather is sweeping from Maine to Virginia and Ohio, impacting millions.
• Weather Analysis:
  • "Bradford, Pennsylvania, might actually get into the negative 20s tonight."
    (Dave Roth, National Weather Service, 01:43)
  • That’s air temperature, not including wind chill.
• Snow is also intensifying in high elevations across Montana, Utah, and Wyoming.

4. Protests and Economic Fallout in Minneapolis

(02:40 – 03:24)

• Anti-ICE protests persist, but numbers are down as temperatures rise.
• Protesters have thrown ice, bottles, and even sex toys at federal agents.
• Results:
  • One agent injured by ice.
  • 42 arrests, with one protester arrested for assault.
• "What's really taking a beating...is the economy," noted Steve Harrigan, with local businesses struggling:

  "Many store owners say these protests have hit them worse than Covid."
  (Steve Harrigan, 03:14)

5. NASA’s Crew 12 Prepares for Launch

(03:24 – 04:02)

• Crew 12 comprises two American astronauts, one from the European Space Agency, and a Russian cosmonaut.
• Team is in quarantine at Kennedy Space Center ahead of Wednesday’s launch.
• Once aboard the International Space Station, they’ll join two Russians and NASA’s Chris Williams, who has been maintaining U.S. equipment alone since mid-January.
• Lift-off targeted for Wednesday atop a SpaceX Falcon 9, recently cleared by the FAA.

6. Jimmy Lai Sentenced in Hong Kong

(04:02 – 04:41)

• China has sentenced Jimmy Lai, former Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy figure, to 20 years.
• Legal Context:
  • High-profile prosecution under China’s national security law.
  • Charge: conspiring with others to collude with foreign forces and publish "seditious articles".
• At 78, Lai’s prison sentence is likely to be de facto life imprisonment.
• Host's Note:

  "One of the most high profile cases prosecuted under a China imposed security law that's almost entirely silenced dissent in Hong Kong.”
  (Ted Lindner, 04:16)

Notable Quotes

• "Fans celebrating the end of Super Bowl 60 as the Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29–13 on Sunday night to win Super Bowl 60.” – Ted Lindner (00:04)
• "We saw a couple of law enforcement agents...walking in with what appeared to us to be some sort of blueprint or map." – Jonathan Hunt (00:55)
• "Bradford, Pennsylvania, might actually get into the negative 20s tonight." – Dave Roth (01:43)
• "Many store owners say these protests have hit them worse than Covid.” – Steve Harrigan (03:14)
• "One of the most high profile cases prosecuted under a China imposed security law that's almost entirely silenced dissent in Hong Kong.” – Ted Lindner (04:16)

Segment Timestamps

• Super Bowl Recap: 00:02–00:44
• Nancy Guthrie Abduction: 00:44–01:27
• Winter Weather Update: 01:27–01:47
• Minneapolis Protests: 02:40–03:24
• NASA Crew 12 Launch: 03:24–04:02
• Jimmy Lai Sentencing: 04:02–04:41

This concise yet detailed summary captures the key news events and memorable moments from the 1AM ET Fox News Hourly Update.