Fox News Hourly Update: 1AM ET – 02/19/2026

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers brief yet comprehensive updates on overnight breaking stories. This hour covers a deadly Sierra Nevada avalanche, the ongoing search for missing Arizonan Nancy Guthrie, Olympic hockey results, US-Iran tensions, and Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony regarding social media’s impact on youth mental health.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Deadly Avalanche in California’s Sierra Nevada

• Details:
  • Eight skiers found dead after being buried in an avalanche in the Sierra Nevada.
  • One skier remains missing; six others have been rescued.
  • Happened during extreme weather conditions and a guided backcountry trip.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “A tragic Discovery.” — Chris DiMeo [00:02]
  • “Rescuers responded to a call about an avalanche burying 15 skiers … six were rescued but eight were found dead and one is still missing.” — Sheriff Shannon Moon [00:12]
  • “The rescued include a man and five women who range in age from 30 to 55 years old… two were injured and taken to the hospital.” — Shannon Moon [00:32]
  • “One individual was stabilized last night and released. One is still being treated at the hospital… both subjects are non life threatening injuries.” — Kristen Goodwin [00:40]
  • “The avalanche—the deadliest in the US since 1981, when 11 climbers were killed on Mount Rainier in Washington.” — Chris DiMeo [00:58]
• Timestamps:
  • Main segment: [00:02–00:58]

2. Ongoing Search for Missing Arizonan Nancy Guthrie

• Details:
  • Reward for information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has increased after a $100,000 anonymous donation, bringing the total reward to $202,500.
  • FBI’s separate reward stands at $100,000.
  • Authorities keeping details on search operations and collaborations confidential.
  • Nancy Guthrie has been missing for 19 days.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “The Pima County Sheriff's Office says its tip line has gotten an anonymous $100,000 donation… [reward] to $102,500. That’s in $100,000 the FBI has offered.” — Grinnell Scott [01:15]
  • “Other information about search operations, including SWAT team movement, are not being shared… Any collaboration with Mexican law enforcement or data from investigative tools… also being kept confidential.” — Grinnell Scott [01:27]
• Timestamps:
  • Main segment: [01:15–02:00]

3. Winter Olympics Hockey: US and Canada Advance

• Details:
  • US men’s team defeats Sweden 2–1 in overtime; will face Slovakia in the semifinals.
  • Canada overcomes Czechia 4–3 in overtime and will play Finland.
  • Gold medal match set for Sunday.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “The United States and Canadian hockey teams had to sweat it out… both are moving on to the semifinals.” — Joe Morgan [02:42]
  • “Team USA defeated Sweden 2-1 in overtime thanks to a goal from Quinn Hughes… The US now moves on to face Slovakia on Friday.” — Joe Morgan [02:49]
  • “Canada rallied to defeat Czechia 4-3 in overtime… sending the top seed into the semis to face Finland.” — Joe Morgan [03:04]
• Timestamps:
  • Main segment: [02:37–03:19]

4. Tensions Rise between US and Iran

• Details:
  • Diplomatic negotiations break down; risk of military conflict increases.
  • Senior adviser warns of a “90% chance of military action against Iran” in coming weeks if talks fail.
  • Iran threatens US interests, claims progress in talks, and holds joint military drills with Russia.
  • The “Board of Peace” initiative to end the war in Gaza begins soon, with discussions on regional rebuilding.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “It is clear tonight the US may be a lot closer to a major war in the Middle East than a lot of people realize … a 90% chance of military action against Iran within the next few weeks if diplomatic efforts continue to falter.” — Kevin Cork [03:25]
  • “The regime is claiming some progress in the talks while simultaneously threatening strikes on the US interests in the region and holding joint naval drills with Russia.” — Kevin Cork [03:36]
• Timestamps:
  • Main segment: [03:19–04:06]

5. Mark Zuckerberg Testifies in Social Media Harms Case

• Details:
  • Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in Los Angeles over a lawsuit about social media’s role in youth mental health.
  • Plaintiff: 20-year-old woman seeking accountability for mental health issues linked to Instagram.
  • Zuckerberg questioned about his Congressional testimony and internal advice to appear “authentic, not robotic.”
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Mark Zuckerberg and opposing lawyers went head to head in a Los Angeles courtroom … about young people’s use of Instagram, his congressional testimony and even the internal advice he’s received to be authentic and not robotic.” — Chris DiMeo [04:06]
  • “Plaintiff, a now 20-year-old woman, is seeking to hold social media companies responsible for mental health harms to children who use their platforms.” — Chris DiMeo [04:24]
• Timestamps:
  • Main segment: [04:06–04:34]

Memorable Moments

• “Tonight there’s a 90% chance of military action against Iran within the next few weeks if diplomatic efforts continue to falter.” — Kevin Cork [03:31]
• “The avalanche—the deadliest in the US since 1981, when 11 climbers were killed on Mount Rainier.” — Chris DiMeo [00:58]
• “Team USA defeated Sweden 2–1 in overtime thanks to a goal from Quinn Hughes…” — Joe Morgan [02:49]

Additional Notes

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