1PM ET 02/21/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET 02/21/2026 Newscast

Date: February 21, 2026
Host: Paul Stevens
Network: FOX News Radio

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Episode Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers breaking and developing stories from across the United States and abroad. Key topics include a historic winter storm threat in the Northeast, updates on the high-profile Nancy Guthrie missing person case in Arizona, the arrest and ongoing investigation of former Prince Andrew in the UK, a major criminal bust in Los Angeles, and a significant policy reversal on coal-fired power plants by the EPA. The pace is brisk and concise, with each segment offering succinct updates on the hour’s top stories.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Historic Nor'easter Threatens Northeast (00:02–00:51)

• Main Points:
  • A powerful nor’easter is forecast to hit the Northeast beginning tomorrow, bringing with it blizzard-like conditions and affecting tens of millions.
  • The first blizzard warning in New York City since March 2017, with warnings extending into New Jersey and Connecticut.
  • Widespread storm impacts include expected snowfall between 12–18 inches (potentially more), and dangerous wind gusts reaching 40–60 mph.
  • Metropolitan areas at risk include Philadelphia, New York, and Boston.
• Notable Quote:
  • "It has been a long time. That blizzard warning includes coastal areas of New Jersey, getting up into Connecticut as well. ... Wouldn't be surprised if they see a little bit more snow than that. And it's not just the snow, it's the winds..." – FOX Meteorologist Adam Klontz (00:18)

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2. Search Intensifies in Nancy Guthrie Case (00:51–01:49)

• Main Points:
  • Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and sifting through tens of thousands of tips in the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, missing for three weeks.
  • The main focus is identifying an individual seen on Guthrie's doorbell camera on the night of her disappearance: described as between 5'9" and 5'10", carrying a distinctive Ozark Trail backpack.
  • DNA analysis is ongoing for biological evidence found inside the home.
  • Reward money in the case has now reached $200,000.
• Notable Quote:
  • "The main question at this point: who is the person that was seen on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera the night she went missing?... Investigators are currently working to identify other items he was wearing and where he might have purchased them." – Mass Gordon, reporting from Tucson (01:05)
• Memorable Moment:
  • The escalation in reward money and continued public attention emphasize the urgency and community investment in resolving this case.

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3. Former Prince Andrew Arrested Amid Ongoing Probe (02:41–03:29)

• Main Points:
  • Prince Andrew, now eighth in line to the British throne, was arrested on his 66th birthday at Sandringham Estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
  • Investigation centers on claims he shared confidential UK government documents with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as UK Trade Envoy.
  • He was released after 11 hours and has not been seen publicly since; police are searching his former Windsor residence for evidence.
  • Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
• Notable Quote:
  • "He was forced to move out over his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Now it’s likely investigators will be there for several days looking for any potential evidence, possibly computers and documents." – Stephanie Bennett, London (02:47)

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4. $5 Million Cargo Theft Ring Busted in Los Angeles (03:29–04:11)

• Main Points:
  • Police in Los Angeles dismantled a sophisticated theft operation involving $5 million in stolen cargo, vehicles, and equipment.
  • Five suspects face felony grand theft charges; among seized items were $300,000 in cash, stolen container chassis, numerous vehicles, and firearms.
  • The group targeted shipping containers and used fraudulent vehicle identification numbers.
• Notable Quote:
  • "Officers impounded 84 stolen container chassis, 11 tractors, 25 vehicles, six all-terrain vehicles, and two heavy duty forklifts believed to be associated with fraudulent vehicle identification numbers." – Deborah Valentine (03:38)

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5. EPA Rolls Back Coal Regulations (04:11–04:37)

• Main Points:
  • The Trump White House announced the EPA will roll back Biden-era restrictions on coal-fired power plants.
  • The move is projected to save taxpayers $640 million and is framed as improving reliability and lowering power costs.
  • An EPA official stresses the rollback "follows the rule of law."
• Notable Quote:
  • "The EPA set to roll back Biden era limits on coal fired power plants. The move is estimated the White House says to save taxpayers $640 million." – Paul Stevens (04:11)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Blizzard Watch Commentary:
  "Those purple colors. That's indicating anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of snow. It includes Philadelphia, New York, getting up towards Boston. Wouldn't be surprised if they see a little bit more snow than that." – Adam Klontz (00:18)

• On the Guthrie Investigation:
  "DNA analysis remains underway on the biological evidence found inside Nancy Guthrie's house." – Mass Gordon (01:30)

• Crime In LA:
  "Five men from Corona are charged with felony charges of grand theft. ... Officers impounded 84 stolen container chassis, 11 tractors, 25 vehicles..." – Deborah Valentine (03:38)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• Nor’easter and Blizzard Warning: 00:02–00:51
• Nancy Guthrie Case Update: 00:51–01:49
• Prince Andrew Investigation: 02:41–03:29
• Cargo Theft Bust in LA: 03:29–04:11
• EPA Coal Regulation Rollback: 04:11–04:37

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update presents high-impact national and international stories in a concise format, focusing on severe weather risks, ongoing criminal investigations, royal scandal, and major policy shifts. Listeners receive timely, actionable news, with each segment underscoring FOX's fast-paced, direct news delivery style.

Transcript

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It's another big one. I'm Paul Stevens. FOX News Winter storm watch is issued in multiple states. Already a powerful nor' easter set to sweep across the Northeast starting sometime tomorrow. Tens of millions bracing for potential blizzard like conditions including heavy snow and intense winds.

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The first blizzard warning in New York City since March of 2017. It has been a long time. That blizzard warning includes coastal areas of New Jersey, getting up into Connecticut as well. Winter storm warnings around that. So this is going to be fairly widespread. Tens of millions certainly of folks getting in on this, those purple colors. That's indicating anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of snow. It includes Philadelphia, New York, getting up towards Boston. Wouldn't be surprised if they see a little bit more snow than that. And it's not just the snow, it's the winds. The winds are going to be intense with this system as we're looking at times 40, 50, 60 miles an hour.

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Fox meteorologist Adam Klontz with that update. Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case now reviewing surveillance video from neighbors as they sift through tens of thousands of tips. Fox's Mass Gordon is in Tucson outside the Guthrie home.

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Auntie Guthrie has now been missing for three weeks and the search for her continues. The amount of new information we've been getting out of the Pima County Sheriff's Department has been slowing down this week, but searchers continue and they continue to look at leads that have been coming in from the public. Really the main question at this point, who is the person that was seen on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera the night she went missing? He's described by investigators as being between 59 and 5 10. And the only article of clothing that law enforcement has positively ident is his Ozark Trail backpack, a product line available at Walmart. Investigators are currently working to identify other items he was wearing and where he might have purchased them. DNA analysis remains underway on the biological evidence found inside Nancy Guthrie's house.

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Former Prince Andrew still eighth in line to the British throne, even following an arrest this week. But that could change for right now,

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Thames Valley police, they continue to search Andrew's former residence over at Royal Lodge in Windsor. Of course, he lived there for decades before being stripped of his royal titles. And he was forced to move out over his ties with Jeffrey Epstein. Now it's likely investigators will be there for several days looking for any potential evidence, possibly computers and documents. Andrew was arrested Thursday morning on his 66th birthday at the Sandringham estate in eastern England on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was released roughly 11 hours later, but is still, of course, under investigation. But he has not been seen publicly since. The probe is believed to relate to claims that while serving as UK Trade envoy, Andrew shared confidential government documents with Epstein.

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Fox's Stephanie Bennett in London. Former Prince Andrew has always denied any wrongdoing. Police in Los Angeles say they busted a five million dollar cargo theft ring.

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Police eased a cache of super $300,000 and three guns. Five men from Corona are charged with felony charges of grand theft. The suspects were collared after a long running investigation targeting cargo and container chassis carrying shipping containers for big rig trucks. Officers impounded 84 stolen container chassis, 11 tractors, 25 vehicles, six all train vehicles and two heavy duty forklifts believed to be associated with fraudulent vehicle identification numbers. Deborah Valentine's FOX News the Trump White

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House delivering what it calls a win for the coal industry. The EPA set to roll back Biden era limits on coal fired power plants. The move is estimated the White House says to save taxpayers $640 million. One EPA official says the action follows the rule of law and will lower power costs while improving reliability for power consumers. I'm Paul Stevens. This is FOX News.

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