FOX News Hourly Update: 7AM ET Newscast – December 15, 2025

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This episode delivers concise updates on breaking domestic and international headlines, covering major crime stories, global conflicts, labor strikes, and sports milestones as of the morning of December 15, 2025.

Key News Segments & Discussion Points

1. Hollywood Tragedy: The Death of Rob Reiner

• [00:02–00:43]

  • Acclaimed director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle are found stabbed to death in Los Angeles.
  • Background on Reiner’s career: Emmys for “Meathead” in All in the Family; directed classics like Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, and When Harry Met Sally.
  • Police are questioning a family member. Reports focus on Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner (32), previously open about drug addiction and mental health issues.

  Notable Quote:

  • Dave Anthony: “Rob Reiner was 78. He and his wife Michelle were found stabbed to death in their Los Angeles home.” (00:18)
  • Jonathan Hunt: “There are multiple reports that police are talking to a family member of the Reiners.” (00:32)
  • “32 year old Nick Reiner, his son, who has been open in the past about his struggles with drug addiction and mental health issues.” — Jonathan Hunt (00:43)

2. Providence, Rhode Island Mass Shooting

• [00:52–01:14]

  • A mass shooter remains at large on the Brown University campus.
  • Authorities spoke late the previous night, admitting they had initially detained the wrong suspect.
  • The shooting resulted in two students killed and nine wounded in the engineering and physics building.

  Notable Quote:

  • “A stunning turn of events… told the world that they had the wrong guy and are now looking for a person of interest.” — Brian Yenis (00:55)

3. Australia Anti-Semitic Terror Attack

• [01:18–01:49]

  • Shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney, during a Hanukkah celebration: 15 killed, at least 38 injured.
  • Attack perpetrated by a father-son duo; the father killed by police, son disarmed and injured by a bystander.
  • Officials call the attack an “act of terrorism against the Jewish community.”

  Notable Quotes:

  • Eyewitness: “I saw children falling to the floor, elderly. I saw invalids. I saw people just. It was an absolute bloodbath. Blood gushing everywhere.” (01:18)
  • “Officials describe it as a terrible act of anti Semitism, in fact, an act of terrorism against the Jewish community.” — Greg Palkot (01:32)

4. International: Syria, Ukraine, France

• [01:49–03:59]
  • President Trump vows retaliation after an ISIS attack in Syria killed two Americans.
    • Dave Anthony: "President Trump vows retaliation in Syria after ISIS attack over the weekend killed two Americans." (01:49)
  • US-Ukraine peace negotiations: Ukraine signals willingness to drop NATO aspirations.
    • "A lot of progress was made, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who signaled he's ready to drop his attempt to join NATO as part of these negotiations." — Dave Anthony (02:58)
  • Paris’ Louvre Museum closed as workers strike over pay, conditions, staffing, and a planned ticket price hike affecting non-EU visitors. The museum is still grappling with the aftermath of an October jewel heist worth $100 million.
    • “The unions also oppose a 45% increase in ticket prices due to come in next year. It'll only apply to visitors from outside the European Union, including the United States.” — Jonathan Savage (03:27)

5. Business & Wall Street

• [03:59]
  • Stock futures for the Dow and Nasdaq are rising ahead of the trading week.

6. NFL Highlights & Major Sports News

• [04:09–04:58]
  • Minnesota defeats Dallas 34–26 on Sunday Night Football.
  • Kansas City Chiefs eliminated from the playoffs; quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL.
    • "The Chiefs had won the AFC West every year, reached the Super Bowl five times and won three of them. This season will not end with the championship." — Tim McMaster (04:09)
    • “Gardiner Minshew threw the interception because Mahomes left the game with what has now been confirmed to be a torn ACL." — Tim McMaster (04:26)
  • Green Bay’s Micah Parsons out with a similar knee injury; Denver Broncos clinch a playoff berth with their 11th straight win.
  • LA Rams secure postseason spot; Buffalo ends New England’s 10-game win streak; Houston on a six-game win streak.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Rob Reiner’s legacy:
  “He won Emmys for his role as Meathead on All in the Family. Then Reiner became an acclaimed director of movies including Stand By Me, The Princess Bride, and When Harry Met Sally.” — Dave Anthony (00:18)

• Eyewitness to Sydney attack:
  “I saw children falling to the floor… it was an absolute bloodbath. Blood gushing everywhere.” (01:18)

• On Ukraine talks:
  “Zelensky, who signaled he’s ready to drop his attempt to join NATO as part of these negotiations.” — Dave Anthony (02:58)

• Sports Turning Point:
  “Gardiner Minshew threw the interception because Mahomes left the game with what has now been confirmed to be a torn ACL.” — Tim McMaster (04:26)

Timeline of Important Segments

• 00:02 — Rob Reiner’s death and investigation
• 00:52 — Providence mass shooting update
• 01:18 — Eyewitness testimony from Bondi Beach attack
• 01:49 — Syria: Retaliation vowed after ISIS attack
• 02:58 — Ukraine peace talks, Louvre strike
• 03:59 — Wall Street futures update
• 04:09 — NFL highlights and Chiefs eliminated

Takeaway

This tightly-packed newscast delivers critical updates on domestic tragedy, international terrorism, diplomatic developments, labor unrest, and pivotal sports moments, reflecting a tumultuous news day with widespread impacts from Hollywood to global capitals.