1AM ET 12/15/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 1AM ET 12/15/2025 Newscast

Date: December 15, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News)
Summary Prepared For: Listeners who missed the newscast or want a comprehensive recap

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Overview

This episode covers several breaking and ongoing stories from around the world and across the United States. The main themes include developments in two high-profile shootings—one at Brown University in Rhode Island, another on a beach in Australia—confirmation of the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner under suspicious circumstances, and updates on economic concerns facing Americans during the holiday season. The newscast also touches on travel disruptions, Hanukkah celebrations, falling gas prices, and recent military losses abroad.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Brown University Shooting – Suspect Release

• [00:03] Ted Lindner opens with a FOX News alert: Authorities in Providence, Rhode Island announce they are releasing the suspect in custody after the mass shooting at Brown University over the weekend.
  • The incident resulted in at least two deaths and nine wounded.
  • No further details are provided on the suspect’s release.

2. Deaths of Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner

• [00:03] Ted Lindner transitions to the death of famed director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle Singer Reiner.
  • Both were found dead inside their Southern California home.
  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom express condolences, highlighting the impact and tragedy of the loss.
  • Reports describe the victims as suffering "lacerations consistent with a knife."
  • Despite public statements, the LAPD has not officially confirmed the victims' identities.

Police Update

• [00:52] LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton holds a press conference:

  "The Los Angeles Police Department is now conducting an investigation at this residence here on Chadbourne. And that investigation will continue over the coming days."
  — Alan Hamilton [00:52]

• [01:03] Trace Gallagher provides context:

  • The bodies found are a 78-year-old male and a 68-year-old female, matching the ages of Rob Reiner (78) and Michelle Singer Reiner (68).
  • The investigation is ongoing with authorities withholding names pending confirmation.

3. Australian Hanukkah Beach Attack

• [01:32] Ted Lindner reports on a mass shooting in Australia:
  • At least 15 people killed during Hanukkah celebrations on a beach near Sydney.
  • Attackers identified as a father and son.
  • The 50-year-old father was killed by police; the son was injured and is in custody.

4. Holiday Spending and Economic Outlook

• [03:06] Daria Albinger covers tough holiday conditions for U.S. consumers:
  • A recent AP/NORC survey finds half of Americans say holiday costs are higher, affecting spending habits.
  • Many are using savings, delaying purchases, and leveraging credit cards more than in the past.
  • Despite White House optimism—President Trump insists "there is no inflation and that the US economy is booming"—68% of respondents describe the economy as poor, unchanged from last year.

5. Northeast Snowstorms and Travel Disruptions

• [03:51] Ted Lindner highlights weekend snowstorms:
  • Over 1,200 flight cancellations and 7,500 delays reported across U.S. airlines on Sunday.

6. Hanukkah Celebrations and Memorials

• [04:10] The National Menorah was lit in Washington, D.C., as Jewish leaders and officials mark the beginning of Hanukkah.

  "From the president of the United States and the first lady and the vice president of the United States and the second 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."
  — Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick [04:10]

• The ceremony also honored victims of the Brown University and Australia attacks, as well as fallen U.S. service members and their interpreter in Syria.

7. U.S. Gas Prices Update

• [04:28] Gas prices continue to decline nationwide:
  • National average: $2.91/gallon (down 17 cents from a month ago).
  • Highest average in California’s Sierra Nevada ($5.66/gallon in Mono County).
  • Lowest in Texas Panhandle (Deaf Smith County, $2.91/gallon).

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Notable Quotes

• On the Reiner deaths investigation

  "The Los Angeles Police Department is now conducting an investigation at this residence here on Chadbourne. And that investigation will continue over the coming days."
  — Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton [00:52]

• On Hanukkah and national loss

  "Let’s celebrate the year. It is a difficult and tough day for what we’ve lost."
  — Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick [04:10]

• On consumer sentiment and economic pressure

  "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."
  — Daria Albinger [03:06]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------------------|------------| | Brown University shooting suspect released | 00:03 | | Deaths of Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner | 00:03-01:32| | LAPD Press Conference (Alan Hamilton) | 00:52 | | Australian Hanukkah beach attack | 01:32 | | U.S. holiday spending and economic outlook | 03:06 | | Northeast travel headaches | 03:51 | | National Menorah & Hanukkah ceremony | 04:10 | | Gas prices update | 04:28 |

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Tone and Language

The podcast maintains a brisk, factual, and somber tone—reflecting the gravity of the news, particularly the suspicious celebrity deaths and violent incidents. Direct quotes from officials provide an authoritative perspective, while the economic coverage includes a touch of skepticism toward official government statements, indicating a nuanced approach to public sentiment.

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Conclusion

This FOX News Hourly Update delivers rapid coverage of major breaking news stories, with a focus on detail and developing investigations. It is a succinct yet comprehensive resource for listeners wanting to stay promptly informed about critical events both in the U.S. and abroad.

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Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

The suspect set to be released. I'm Ted Lindner, FOX News. This is a FOX News alert. Providence, Rhode island authorities tonight announcing they are releasing the person in custody in the mass shooting at Brown University this weekend that left at least two dead and nine wounded. The other big story of the night, legendary director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle Singer Reiner have been found dead inside their home in Southern California. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announcing that news tonight. Reports of the two suffered lacerations consistent with a knife. Governor Gavin Newsom saying him and his wife are heartbroken by what he called the tragic loss of Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner. In spite of those statements, though, the LAPD not confirming who was found dead in the mansion. The LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton holding a press conference a little while ago.

[Alan Hamilton]

The Los Angeles Police Department is now conducting an investigation at this residence here on Chadbourne. And that investigation will continue over the coming days.

[Ted Lindner]

Fox's Trace Gallagher with more for us tonight.

[Trace Gallagher]

Authorities are telling us a couple of hours ago they went into a home that is owned by the actor, producer, director and political activist Rob Reiner. And inside that home they found two dead bodies. One is a male, 78 years old. The other is a female, they tell us around 68 years old. Rob Reiner is 78 years old. His wife Michelle Singer Reiner is around 68 years old.

[Ted Lindner]

Police tonight saying no, no one has been detained and at least 15 people are dead after police say in Australia two men attacked people celebrating Hanukkah on a beach. They were reportedly father and son and opened fire on a beach just outside of Sydney, causing panic and chaos. The 50 year old gunman was killed. His son was injured and is now in custody. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

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[Daria Albinger]

Shoppers. You've probably noticed it almost everything costs more this holiday shopping season, from groceries to electricity to especially the items on your holiday gift list. And you're not alone. That's what roughly half of Americans told a survey by the Associated Press Newark center for Public Affairs Research. 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. The White House disagrees. President Trump insisting there is no inflation and that the US economy is booming. 68% of respondents to the survey, however, continue to say that the US Economy is poor. That's unchanged from last December. Daria Albinger, FOX.

[Ted Lindner]

News. The weekend snowstorms causing big travel headaches in the Northeast. FlightAware showing that U.S. airlines can't more than 1200 flights on Sunday with over 7500 delays. Jewish leaders slighted the national menorah in Washington, D.C. to begin Hanukkah. Secretary of Commerce Howard.

[Howard Lutnick]

Lutnick. From the president of the United States and the first lady and the vice president of the United States and the second 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.

[Ted Lindner]

Lost. He says this year's ceremony will honor those who died in the shooting at Brown University and in Australia, as well as the two US Soldiers, an American interpreter ambushed in Syria. Gas prices continue to slide. AAA say on the national average, $2.91 a gallon, 17 cents less than a month ago. Highest average still in California, Sierra Nevada, where drivers in Mono county are paying 566A gallon. Lowest price in the Texas Panhandle. Drivers in Deaf smith County paying $2.91 a gallon. I'm Ted Lindner. This is FOX.

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