Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET, December 14, 2025

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This episode delivers a concise roundup of major breaking news stories from around the world, including a deadly shooting at Brown University, a terrorist attack in Sydney, high-stakes elections in Chile, ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, a fatal explosion in Idaho, and anticipated changes to federal marijuana policy in the US.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Brown University Shooting [00:02 – 00:53]

• Incident Overview:
  • Shooting at Brown University during a final exam review session.
  • Two students killed, nine others injured.
• Law Enforcement Update:
  • Person of interest apprehended at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island at 3:45 AM—roughly 17 miles from Brown’s Providence campus.
  • Arrest followed the release of surveillance footage showing the suspect leaving the engineering and physics building shortly after the shooting (occurred at 4 PM previous day).
• Information Withheld:
  • Police have not disclosed what led to the rapid arrest or any further details about the suspect or motive.

Notable Quote

"This person of interest was captured at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island at 3:45 this morning... The police had a press conference this morning confirming that this person of interest ... suspected gunman ... They did not give us any more information as to what may have led to this arrest."
— Brian Yanes [00:13]

2. Terrorist Attack in Sydney, Australia [00:53 – 01:47]

• Incident Details:
  • Shooting at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, Sydney.
  • At least 12 fatalities and more than two dozen wounded; targeted attack on Jews during Hanukkah.
• Suspect Status:
  • Two gunmen; one dead, one in custody.
• Australian Prime Minister’s Response:
  • Condemns the incident as “a targeted attack on Jewish Australians ... an act of evil, anti-Semit terrorism.”
• Broader Context:
  • Worst attack on the Jewish community in Australia since October 7, 2023.

Notable Quotes

"At least 12 people are dead and more than two dozen wounded after two gunmen opened fire on Jews at a Hanukkah party along Bondi Beach."
— Unnamed Reporter [01:06]

"This is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah, which should be a day of joy, a celebration of faith, an act of evil, anti Semit terrorism."
— Australian Prime Minister [01:21]

3. Chilean Presidential Runoff [02:16 – 02:44]

• Election Overview:
  • Presidential runoff between ultra-conservative Jose Antonio Cast—leading in polls—and communist candidate Janet Hara, who is backed by the center-left governing coalition.
• Campaign Themes:
  • Cast’s platform: mass deportations of migrants, tougher law-and-order measures.
  • High stakes for Chile’s political landscape.

4. Ukraine-Russia Diplomatic Talks [02:44 – 03:02]

• New Diplomatic Efforts:
  • U.S. envoys (Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner) in Berlin with Ukrainian and European officials for peace negotiations.
• Ukraine’s Aspirations:
  • President Zelensky emphasizes focus on reaching a political agreement, though significant obstacles remain.

5. Fatal U-Haul Truck Explosion in Lewiston, Idaho [03:02 – 03:43]

• Incident Summary:
  • Explosion kills 61-year-old Douglas Peterson outside an Old Navy.
  • Truck carried gasoline, propane; preliminary findings suggest accidental cause.
  • Damage sustained by Old Navy, Courtyard Marriott—no fire erupted.
• Investigation Ongoing:
  • Local law enforcement and coroner’s office collaborating.

Notable Quote

"The truck appeared to be carrying stored materials, including gasoline and propane tanks ... Preliminary findings suggest it was accidental."
— Deborah Valentine [03:13]

6. U.S. Marijuana Reclassification [03:43 – 04:11]

• Policy Shift:
  • President Trump expected to sign an executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 (same category as prescription Tylenol).
  • New regulations would encourage investment in cannabis companies, change some tax rules.
• Anticipated Timing:
  • Could be signed as early as tomorrow.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "This tragedy, the worst attack on the Jewish community since October 7th of 2023. America is listening to FOX News."
  — Paul Stevens [01:47]

• "President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner are taking part as Ukrainian, U.S., and European officials prepare a series of meetings."
  — Paul Stevens [02:44]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Brown University Shooting: 00:02 – 00:53
• Sydney Terror Attack: 00:53 – 01:47
• Chilean Election & Ukraine Talks: 02:16 – 03:02
• Lewiston, Idaho Explosion: 03:02 – 03:43
• Marijuana Reclassification Policy News: 03:43 – 04:11

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