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Fox News Hourly Update – 2PM ET, 06/07/2026

Host: Pam Husso, FOX News Podcasts
Date: June 7, 2026
Episode Theme: Rapid-fire updates on breaking U.S. and international news, major developments in politics, crime, religion, and business.

Episode Overview

This hourly newscast delivers concise headlines covering a violent festival shooting in Ohio, escalating U.S.–Iran tensions, dramatic courtroom testimony in Texas, a historic papal visit to Spain, and the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO. The tone remains urgent, informative, and focused on unfolding facts.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Festival Shooting in Toledo, Ohio

[00:02–00:34]

Incident Details:
- Shots were fired at the popular Old West End Festival around 5:37pm.
- Police suspect two shooters possibly firing at each other.
- Casualties:
  - Twelve people hit.
  - Two are in critical condition.
  - No suspects in custody as of broadcast.
Ongoing Investigation:
- Law enforcement is reviewing surveillance and urging attendees to submit cell phone footage.
“Police say it happened around 5:37pm... two shooters shooting at each other. Twelve people in total hit, two in crit condition, no one in custody.”
— Lauren Edwards, Fox 2 ([00:08])

2. Rising US–Iran Tensions

[00:34–01:46]

Recent Military Actions:
- US forces intercepted four Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz.
- US launched strikes destroying radar systems in Goruk, Iran and on Kesham Island.
- Iran retaliated by firing seven ballistic missiles at Bahrain and Kuwait; six intercepted, one fell short.
Diplomatic Complexity:
- Iran links Lebanon's situation to any broader deal with the U.S.
- Meanwhile, Israel's IDF strikes Beirut's Dahya neighborhood, raising fears of broader conflict.
- IRGC warns Israeli strikes could provoke missile retaliation against Israel.
US Stance:
- President Trump, in an interview, expresses optimism about peace prospects and claims major Iranian military losses:
“Their navy is gone, their air force is gone, their anti aircraft is gone. They might have built it up a little bit over the last four weeks during this little ceasefire.”
— President Trump ([01:37])
Recent Diplomatic Efforts:
- Pakistan's interior minister met with Iranian officials to restart stalled negotiations.

3. High-Profile Texas Murder Trial

[01:46–02:50]

Case Details:
- 17-year-old Carmelo Anthony accused of fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a track meet.
- Prosecution called 21 witnesses; medical examiner testified Metcalf’s injuries were fatal and unsurvivable.
- Teammates testified Anthony refused to leave the scene.
- Defense opened with Anthony’s track coach as first witness.
- Cross-examination raised pressing questions about weapons at school events:
  
  “Is there any reason an athlete should have a knife at a track meet?” — Prosecutor
  “No.” — Coach Adam Linwood ([02:14])
Legal Stakes:
- Anthony pleads not guilty; faces possible life sentence if convicted.

4. Papal Visit to Spain

[02:50–03:10]

Event Overview:
- Pope Leo celebrates mass in Madrid, first papal visit in 15 years.
- Over one million attendees; focus on reinvigorating young Catholics and honoring Spain’s rich Catholic history.

5. SpaceX Prepares for Historic IPO

[03:10–End]

IPO Details:
- SpaceX offers 555 million shares at $135 each, targeting a $75 billion raise.
- Unusually, 30% of shares reserved for individual investors.
- Expected as the biggest IPO in financial history.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Lauren Edwards (Fox 2) on festival aftermath:

“Police are scouring surveillance footage and they're asking people who attended the festival to review their cell phone video.”
([00:34])
President Trump on Iran, confidence in peace:

“Their navy is gone, their air force is gone, their anti aircraft is gone... They might have built it up a little bit over the last four weeks during this little ceasefire.”
([01:37])
Prosecutor’s pointed question in Texas trial:

“Is there any reason an athlete should have a knife at a track meet?”
([02:14])

Timestamps for Major Segments

Ohio Festival Shooting: 00:02 – 00:34
US–Iran Tensions, Middle East Update: 00:34 – 01:46
Texas Murder Trial: 01:46 – 02:50
Papal Visit: 02:50 – 03:10
SpaceX IPO: 03:10 – End

Summary Tone

The newscast maintains an urgent, always-breaking tone, reflecting Fox’s rapid, fact-focused approach—delivering critical updates but avoiding speculation.

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Gunfire at a festival. I'm Pam Husso, Fox News. It happened in Ohio last night.
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Toledo police say it happened around 5:37pm they got a call of shots fired at the old West End festival which talking to folks around here, they say that that's a very popular one. They look forward to it every year. But things took a turn for a worse when they got the shots fired and police saying that There were possibly two shooters shooting at each other. Twelve people in total hit, two in crit condition, no one in custody.
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Lauren Edwards with Fox 2. Police are scouring surveillance footage and they're asking people who attended the festival to review their cell phone video. A ceasefire between the US And Iran continues to be tested.
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Late Friday, US Forces shot down four one way Iranian attack drones that were headed toward the Strait of Hormuz. New video shows additional US Strikes that targeted radar systems in Goruk, Iran and on Kesham Island. In response, the Iranians launched seven ballistic missiles toward Bahra and Kuwait, according to the irgc. CENTCOM says six of the missiles were shot down with one landing short. Now Iran is still linking the issue of Lebanon to a possible broader agreement with the United States. The IDF announcing they are striking the Dahya neighborhood of southern Beirut. Last week IRGC officials said if this happens, they would consider firing missiles at Israel.
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Fox's Trey Yingst reporting from Tel Aviv, Israel. President Trump remains confident a peace deal can be reached. He told NBC's Meet the Press. The U.S. has destroyed most of Iran's military.
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Their navy is gone, their air force is gone, their anti aircraft is gone. They might have built it up a little bit over the last four weeks during this little ceasefire.
[01:46]
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Pakistan's interior minister met with Iranian officials this weekend in the hopes of restarting negotiations. America's listening to FOX News. Intense testimony at a Texas murder trial. 17 year old Carmelo Anthony is accused of fatal fatally stabbing another teenager at a track meet last year. Fox's Chanley Painter has the latest.
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The prosecution called 21 witnesses before resting its case. Their final witness, the medical examiner who testified that 17 year old Austin Metcalf was stabbed through the heart and never could have survived. The prosecution also called more of Metcalf's track teammates who witnessed the deadly confrontation, saying Carmelo Anthony refused to leave the Memorial High School tent after the state rested. The defense called its first witness, Anthony's track coach at Centennial High School, Adam Linwood. Prosecutors on cross examination asking the coach, quote, is there any reason an athlete should have a knife at a track meet? Linwood said no.
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Anthony has pleaded not guilty. He could face life in prison if he's convicted. Pope Leo celebrated mass in Madrid, Spain, today as part of the first papal visit to the country in 15 years. Organizers say more than a million people attended the mass. Leo arrived in Spain on Saturday for a week long visit. He has been keen to highlight the long tradition of Catholic devotion in Spain to encourage young generations to find their faith. Elon Musk's SpaceX is set to go public this week in what's expected to be the biggest IPO in history. SpaceX setting a flat price of $135 a share. They're going to offer more than 555 million shares as the company tries to raise $75 billion. The company is also reportedly making the unusual decision to keep about 30% of its shares for individual investors. I'm Pam Puso in New York, and this is FOX News.