4PM ET 05/18/2026 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – 4PM ET, May 18, 2026

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This episode delivers concise, up-to-the-minute news from around the U.S., focusing on a developing active shooter situation at a San Diego Islamic center, updates on high-profile legal battles, efforts to halt a Tennessee execution, international political developments, and product recalls.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Active Shooter at San Diego Islamic Center

[00:02–00:40, 01:40–02:18]
- Reports of an “ongoing active shooter situation” at what is described as the largest mosque in San Diego County, situated in a residential neighborhood about nine miles north of downtown.
- Heavy police presence with the situation described as “active but contained.” No confirmation yet of casualties or shots fired.
- Neighborhood reaction: Residents discuss sightings of an individual with an automatic rifle, potentially confronted by a security guard.
- Quote:
  - “Neighbors have been talking about it. They have been talking about a man with an automatic rifle possibly confronted there by a security, security guard. Again, we're waiting for confirmation of that.” – Jonathan Hunt [00:23]

2. President Trump Delays Planned Military Strike on Iran

[00:35]
- President Trump announces the postponement of a military strike on Iran originally planned for the following day.
- Reason: “Serious negotiations are underway” and requests from U.S. Gulf allies to hold off.

3. Elon Musk vs. OpenAI Lawsuit

[01:04–01:40]
- Outcome: A federal jury in Oakland rejects all claims by Elon Musk against OpenAI, finding the company and its leadership not liable.
- Claims: Musk had accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of misleading him and converting OpenAI from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity in order to secure a $38 million investment, seeking $134 billion in damages.
- Legal reasoning: The jury found Musk’s claims were not supported by facts and were also barred by the statute of limitations.
- Memorable Quote:
  - “Mr. Musk can bring his claims and he can tell his stories. But what the nine members of this jury found is that his stories were just that, stories, not facts.” – OpenAI attorney William Savitt [01:15]
- Notable Context: OpenAI accused Musk of filing suit to benefit his own AI business interests.

4. Tennessee Execution Controversy

[02:18–02:54]
- Over 80,000 signatures gathered to petition Governor Bill Lee to stop the execution of Tony Carruthers, a death row inmate convicted in a 1994 kidnapping and triple murder.
- Concerns raised: Advocates cite that the conviction was based on jailhouse testimony rather than DNA evidence; some forensic material remains untested.
- Kim Kardashian’s involvement: Publicly calls for the testing of evidence, pushing for a delay in the execution set for Thursday.
- Quote:
  - “Advocates argue that Carruthers was convicted based on jailhouse testimony and not DNA evidence, saying still untested DNA and fingerprint evidence could lead to another suspect, evidence not presented in court 30 years ago when Carruthers represented himself.” – FOX News [02:26]

5. International: Venezuelan Political Ally Extradition

[02:54–03:22]
- Ally of Venezuela’s ousted leader Nicolás Maduro appears in federal court in Miami after deportation from Venezuela to face bribery charges.
- Background: Previously charged during Trump’s presidency, later pardoned by President Biden in exchange for the release of several imprisoned Americans. Now back in custody.

6. Product Recall: Strauss Family Creamery Ice Cream

[03:22–03:45]
- Strauss Family Creamery recalls certain organic ice cream products in 17 states due to possible metal contamination.
- Flavors affected: Vanilla bean, strawberry cookie dough, Dutch chocolate, and mint chip. No injuries reported.
- Quote:
  - “Organic ice cream sold in 17 states is being recalled because of possible contamination with metal.” – Lillian Wu [03:22]

7. Markets Update

[01:40, 03:45]
- The Dow closed up 159 points; the S&P and Nasdaq finished in the red.
- U.S. oil prices exceeded $108 a barrel during the session.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Jonathan Hunt [00:23]:
“Neighbors have been talking about it. They have been talking about a man with an automatic rifle possibly confronted there by a security, security guard. Again, we're waiting for confirmation of that.”
OpenAI Attorney William Savitt [01:15]:
“Mr. Musk can bring his claims and he can tell his stories. But what the nine members of this jury found is that his stories were just that, stories, not facts.”
Lillian Wu on Ice Cream Recall [03:22]:
“Organic ice cream sold in 17 states is being recalled because of possible contamination with metal.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

San Diego Mosque Shooter Situation: 00:02–00:40, 01:40–02:18
Trump Delays Iran Strike: 00:35
Elon Musk vs. OpenAI Lawsuit: 01:04–01:40
Tennessee Execution Petition: 02:18–02:54
Venezuelan Political Ally Extradition: 02:54–03:22
Strauss Family Creamery Recall: 03:22–03:45
Market Recap: 01:40, 03:45

This episode delivers clear coverage of breaking news, high-stake legal and political stories, and public safety updates, providing a succinct yet thorough rundown for listeners on the go.

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A possible shooter at an Islamic center in California. I'm Lisa Brady, FOX News.
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There was or is an ongoing active shooter situation at the Islamic center in San Diego.
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Fox's Jonathan Hunt. There's a heavy police response in the residential neighborhood about nine miles north of downtown San Diego.
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Neighbors have been talking about it. They have been talking about a man with an automatic rifle possibly confronted there by a security, security guard. Again, we're waiting for confirmation of that.
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Also no confirmation yet of any casualties. The Islamic center's website describes it as the largest mosque in San Diego County. Police are calling the situation active but contained. President Trump just posting he's holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for tomorrow because serious negotiations are underway, adding he's been asked to hold off by Gulf allies. Elon Musk strikes out in federal court after accusing OpenAI of putting profit over artificial intelligence for the public good.
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A jury in Oakland finding OpenAI in its leadership, including CEO Sam Altman, not liable, rejecting all of Elon Musk's claims against the company, including breach of Charitable Trust.
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Mr. Musk can bring his claims and he can tell his stories. But what the nine members of this jury found is that his stories were just that, stories, not facts.
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OpenAI attorney William Savitt Musk sued for $134 billion, alleging Altman misled him about the company's direction to secure a $38 million investment to OpenAI in 2015, converting it from a nonprofit to a for profit business.
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Fox's Christian Goodwin OpenAI accusing Musk of trying to boost his own AI company. The jury finding his claims fell beyond the statute of limitations based on the timing of evidence presented during the trial. A mixed finish on Wall Street. The Dow up 159 at the bell. America is listening to FOX News recapping our top story out of San Diego with police responding to reports of an active shooter at an Islamic cent of downtown. Police calling the scene active but contained. There has been no confirmation of shots fired or any injuries. Thousands of people are trying to stop an execution in Tennessee.
[02:19]
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A petition with more than 80,000 signatures is headed to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee in an effort to stop the execution of Tony Carruthers, the 57 year old death row inmate convicted in a 1994 kidnapping and triple murder. Advocates argue that Carruthers was convicted based on jailhouse testimony and not DNA evidence, saying still untested DNA and fingerprint evidence could lead to another suspect, evidence not presented in court 30 years ago when Carruthers represented himself. Kim Kardashian joining the fight, urging the coveter to allow the new testing. Carruthers execution is set for Thursday.
[02:54]
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Fox's Jeff Manasso, an ally of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, appears in federal court in Miami after being deported over the weekend by Venezuela's acting president to face charges in a bribery case. He was previously charged in the first Trump term as then pardoned under President Biden in exchange for the release of several imprisoned Americans. There's an ice cream recall in multiple states. California dairy company Strauss Family Creamery asking customers to throw out certain tubs.
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Organic ice cream sold in 17 states is being recalled because of possible contamination with metal. Affected products include vanilla bean, strawberry cookie dough, Dutch chocolate and mint Chip Creamery Organic super premium ice cream which were on store shelves beginning May 4. No injuries have been reported. Lillian Wu, FOX News Recapping stocks, the
[03:45]
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Dow finishing up about 160 points, but the S and P and the Nasdaq finish in the red as US oil price prices top $108 a barrel during the session. At least. The Brady FOX News.