4PM ET 05/08/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 4PM ET 05/08/2026

Host: Carmen Roberts | Date: May 8, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a packed news roundup focused on major world events and key domestic updates. Highlights include a proposed temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by President Trump, ongoing Middle East tensions with potential peace negotiations involving Iran, a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, urgent drought conditions in Utah, high-profile litigation in Hollywood, and strong stock market performances. The reporting presents concise developments as they break, with analysis and live statements from political figures and officials.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Russia-Ukraine Temporary Ceasefire

• Ceasefire Announcement: President Trump declares that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire at his request.
  • The ceasefire is scheduled for May 9–11, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day celebrations.
  • Trump's statement: the ceasefire aims to facilitate the transfer of 2,000 Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.
• Skepticism over Longevity:
  • There is doubt as to whether this temporary truce will hold, as most previous ones have not lasted.
    Notable Quote:
  • Carmen Roberts (00:03): “But will it last?... Nearly every temporary truce between the two warring nations has quickly collapsed.”
  • Aisha Hosny (00:22): “That’s interesting because that is around victory day for Russia. Of course, Vladimir Putin is going to want to have a big military parade. So it sounds like that’s something that he was very interested in...”

2. Tensions and Negotiations in the Middle East

• U.S. Military Action:
  • The U.S. strikes four tankers attempting to breach a naval blockade.
  • The White House is awaiting Iran’s response to a new peace proposal.
• Diplomatic Hopes and Concerns:
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio voices cautious optimism for negotiations, but flags potential risks stemming from Iran’s attempts to control maritime traffic. Notable Quotes:
  • Marco Rubio (00:53, 01:00):
    • “We’re expecting a response from them. We’ll see what the response entails.”
    • “The hope is it’s something that it can put us into a serious process of negotiation. Obviously, we’ve seen the reporting overnight that Iran has established or trying to establish some agency that’s going to control traffic in the straits...that would actually be unacceptable.”

3. Hantavirus Outbreak on Dutch Cruise Ship

• Crisis Update:
  • The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with over 140 onboard, is en route to a Spanish island off West Africa amid a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
  • Seventeen Americans are among the passengers; at least three deaths reported.
• U.S. Response:
  • The State Department is coordinating a repatriation flight for American passengers. Notable Quote:
  • Tanya J. Powers (01:25): “Seventeen of those on board are Americans. At least three passengers have died and several others are sick.”

4. Virginia Supreme Court Overturns Redistricting Plan

• Judicial Decision:
  • The court has struck down a Democratic-backed redistricting amendment, citing procedural violations by lawmakers.

5. Statewide Emergency Drought in Utah

• Critical Conditions:
  • State and federal officials become alarmed by record-breaking dry conditions and advise an emergency drought declaration.
  • The declaration would unlock additional resources and funding—vital as Utah also faces potential wildfires. Notable Quotes:
  • Joel Ferri (02:40): “Utah’s Department of Natural Resources says it’s voted to recommend Governor Spencer Cox make an emergency drought declaration.”
  • Unknown Official (02:46): “It’s really bad. Like we’re seeing conditions that we’ve never experienced before as a state and it’s statewide... We’ve got to use less water, we’ve got to conserve and we got to be smart with how we use this limited resource.”

6. Hollywood Legal Battle: Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni

• Legal Filing Developments:
  • Blake Lively seeks a major payout after Justin Baldoni’s $400 million defamation suit was dismissed.
  • Lively claims retaliatory action for speaking out on alleged sexual harassment; Baldoni’s team notes most of Lively’s claims were dismissed in court. Notable Quote:
  • Michelle Paulino (03:30): “Lively’s legal team argued that Baldoni’s dismissed $400 million defamation suit was retaliatory... seeking a sweeping financial judgment that includes attorney’s fees, triple damages for alleged harm and punitive damages.”

7. Market Records & Economic News

• Stock Market Surge:
  • S&P 500 and NASDAQ hit record highs after a positive jobs report and optimism over a potential U.S.–Iran peace deal.
  • Closing numbers:
    • S&P 500: 7,398
    • NASDAQ: +441 points to 26,247
    • Dow: +12 points at 49,609

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03 — Carmen Roberts opens with ceasefire news and skepticism
• 00:22 — Aisha Hosny discusses timing and Putin’s motivations for ceasefire
• 00:40 — Details on prisoner transfer during ceasefire
• 00:53 — Marco Rubio on Iran response and Strait of Hormuz control risk
• 01:15 — Hantavirus outbreak details and U.S. repatriation plans
• 01:42 — Virginia Supreme Court redistricting decision
• 02:32 — Utah’s drought state of emergency call
• 03:21 — Hollywood legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni
• 04:05 — Stock market updates

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Memorable Quotes

• Carmen Roberts (00:03): “But will it last?... Nearly every temporary truce between the two warring nations has quickly collapsed.”
• Aisha Hosny (00:22): “That’s interesting because that is around victory day for Russia. Of course, Vladimir Putin is going to want to have a big military parade...”
• Marco Rubio (00:53): “We’re expecting a response from them. We’ll see what the response entails.”
• Joel Ferri (02:40): “Utah’s Department of Natural Resources says it’s voted to recommend Governor Spencer Cox make an emergency drought declaration.”

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Episode Tone & Style

The news is fast-paced, direct, and authoritative, keeping listeners informed without commentary or speculation. The focus is on up-to-the-minute facts with brief statements from reporters and officials, typical of network radio newscasting.

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For anyone who missed the episode, this summary covers all major events and notable exchanges, providing context and direct language straight from the Fox News newscast.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

But will it last? I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. President Trump announced a short time ago that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three day ceasefire. But nearly every temporary truce between the two warring nations has quickly collapsed. Fox's Aisha Hosny says the president posted online the truce will start tomorrow, May

[Aisha Hosny]

9, May 10 and May 11. And that's interesting because that is around victory day for Russia. Of course, Vladimir Putin is going to want to have a big military parade. So it sounds like that's something that he was very interested in securing a cease fire during that time.

[Carmen Roberts]

President Trump says the three days will allow for the transfer of 2,000 Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war. In the Middle east, the US Strikes at four tankers trying to break the blockade even as the White House awaits Iran's response to a peace proposal.

[Marco Rubio]

We're expecting a response from them. We'll see what the response entails.

[Carmen Roberts]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling reporters in Rome.

[Marco Rubio]

The hope is it's something that it can put us into a serious process of negotiation. Obviously, we've seen the reporting overnight that Iran has established or trying to establish some agency that's going to control traffic in the straits. That would be very problem that would actually be unacceptable.

[Carmen Roberts]

And the U.S. state Department says it is arranging for a repatriation flight for the safe return of American passengers aboard the Dutch cruise ship impacted by a hantavirus outbreak.

[Tanya J. Powers]

The MV Hondius, the site of a deadly hantavirus outbreak with more than 140 passengers and crew on board, is expected to reach a Spanish island off the coast of West Africa this weekend. Seventeen of those on board are Americans. At least three passengers have died and several others are sick.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Tanya J. Powers and the Virginia Supreme Court erases a voter approved Democratic redistricting plan saying lawmakers violated procedure when placing the amendment on the ballot. America's listening to Fox News.

[Marco Rubio]

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[Unknown Reporter]

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[Carmen Roberts]

Conditions in Utah have become so dangerously dry that state and federal officials are urging an emergency drought declaration.

[Joel Ferri]

Utah's Department of Natural Resources says it's voted to recommend Governor Spencer Cox make an emergency drought declaration.

[Unknown Official]

It's really bad. Like we're seeing conditions that we've never experienced before as a state and it's statewide. And so we've got to, we've got to raise awareness. We've got to use less water, we've got to conserve and we got to be smart with how we use this limited resource.

[Joel Ferri]

Department Commissioner Joel Ferri, speaking with Salt Lake City's Fox 13 News. Officials say the state is facing low stream inflows and above average temperatures, which could also lead to a tough wildfire season, noting the declaration would free up resources and funding to help reduce the impact. Kristin Goodwin, FOX News.

[Carmen Roberts]

Blake Lively turns the tables on her. It ends with US co star Justin Baldoni. She's demanding a massive payout following a settlement of her lawsuit.

[Michelle Paulino]

In a new legal filing obtained by Fox News Digital, Lively's legal team argued that Baldoni's dismissed $400 million defamation suit was retaliatory. The 38 year old actress accused Baldoni and others of filing the countersuit to punish her for speaking out about alleged sexual harassment. Lively seeking a sweeping financial judgment that includes attorneys fees, triple damages for alleged harm and punitive damages. But Baldoni's lawyer pushed back, noting the court had already dismissed 10 of Lively's 13 claims, including sexual harassment and defamation claims. Michelle Paulino, FOX NEWS and stocks rise

[Carmen Roberts]

to records after a better than expected jobs report in hopes of a peace deal with Iran. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ settling. Now looking at records. The S&P 7398. The NASDAQ up 441 points to 26 to 47. The Dow up 12 points at 49,609. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is Fox News.

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