8PM ET 07/10/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 8PM ET 07/10/2026

Host: Lisa Lacera
Date: July 11, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise summary of significant national and international news stories, legal developments, business and tech regulation, and local policy changes, culminating in a consumer safety recall and a remembrance of a beloved actor. The tone is fast-paced, direct, and maintains the signature Fox News urgency in coverage.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing — Evidence and Next Steps

• Case Update: The last day of testimony in the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus.
  • Forensic Evidence: An ATF report could not definitively match fragments of the bullet that killed Kirk to the rifle associated with Robinson.
    • “An ATF report could not positively link the bullet recovered from Charlie Kirk's autopsy to the rifle tied to Robinson, but the prosecution countered the report was inconclusive because the bullet had broken into fragments.” – Unidentified Reporter [00:16]
  • Judicial Progress: The judge will decide in September whether there is enough evidence for trial.
  • Charge: Robinson faces aggravated murder; he has not yet entered a plea.

2. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran-US Relations

• US Demands: The US is pressuring Iran to publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open, ensuring ships' safety.
  • “The US Is demanding Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the corridor won't be attacked anymore.” – Lisa Lacera [00:29]
• Diplomacy and Ceasefire: Qatari negotiators, backed by the US, are in Iran seeking de-escalation.
  • President Trump claims Iran requested renewed talks, but the US insists the ceasefire is off.
  • “President Trump posted that Iran requested more talks, but the United States has stated to them in no uncertain terms that the ceasefire is over.” – Unidentified Reporter [00:55]

3. D.C. Politics — SAVE Act, Housing, and Presidential Protest

• President Trump: He refuses to sign a housing affordability bill due to Congressional opposition to the SAVE Act (voter ID and proof of citizenship requirements).
  • The bill could become law regardless due to the 10-day veto rule.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune says there isn’t sufficient support for SAVE Act.
• Legislative Context: The intersection of housing reform with voting law debates spotlights Congressional divisions.

4. Remembering Randolph Mantooth

• Actor’s Passing: Randolph Mantooth, known for his role in the 1970s show Emergency, has died at age 80.
  • He later starred in “Loving,” “General Hospital,” and “One Life to Live.”
  • “Randolph Mantooth has died. His brother says he died yesterday at a hospice facility in Ventura, California, adding he had been ill for a number of years…” – Lisa Lacera [01:28]

5. European Union Accuses Meta of Addictive Design

• EU vs. Meta: European officials claim Facebook and Instagram violate the Digital Services Act with “addictive” features (like infinite-scroll).
  • Fines are threatened if Meta doesn’t comply.
  • The EU criticizes Meta’s safeguards as ineffective, particularly for youth.
  • “The regulators cite things such as infinite scrolling, where the platform’s content continues to be delivered in an unending stream.” – Eben Brown [02:36]

6. Apple Sues OpenAI — Trade Secrets in Hardware

• Legal Move: Apple alleges two former employees and OpenAI misappropriated trade secrets.
  • The accusation relates specifically to OpenAI’s entry into computer hardware.

7. New York City Consumer Protection — “Click to Cancel” & Junk Fees Rules

• New City Laws: NYC launches groundbreaking regulation:
  • “Click to Cancel” rule bans deceptive subscription tactics, mandates easy one-click cancellations.
    • “Because if you can sign up with one click, you should be able to cancel with one click.” – Mayor Zoran Mamdani (possibly) [03:40]
  • New “junk fees” rule enforces fully transparent, all-in pricing, with $525 fines per violation.
    • “For any who have built a business model on hidden fees and exploitation, consider this to be an official notice. If you violate either of these rules, you will be held accountable to the tune of $525 per violation.” – Mayor Zoran Mamdani [03:51]
  • Rules take effect October 1.

8. Major Safety Recall — Kia Telluride

• Kia America Recall: Nearly 463,000 2020-2024 Kia Telluride SUVs recalled over fire risk.
  • Owners urged to park vehicles outside and away from buildings.
  • “Kia America has issued a new recall for nearly 463,000 of its Telluride SUVs from model years 2020 to 2024, urging owners to park their vehicles outside and away from buildings after several customers reported fires.” – Lisa Lacera [04:09]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• ATF Evidence Limitation:
  “An ATF report could not positively link the bullet recovered from Charlie Kirk’s autopsy to the rifle tied to Robinson, but the prosecution countered the report was inconclusive because the bullet had broken into fragments.”
  – Unidentified Reporter [00:16]

• On Consumer Protections:
  “Because if you can sign up with one click, you should be able to cancel with one click.”
  – NYC Official (possibly Mayor Zoran Mamdani) [03:40]

• Accountability for Hidden Fees:
  “For any who have built a business model on hidden fees and exploitation, consider this to be an official notice. If you violate either of these rules, you will be held accountable to the tune of $525 per violation.”
  – NYC Official (possibly Mayor Zoran Mamdani) [03:51]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03 — Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing concludes
• 00:29 — US-Iran tension, Strait of Hormuz and ceasefire negotiations
• 01:10 — President Trump on housing affordability bill and SAVE Act, legislative context
• 01:39 — Randolph Mantooth obituary
• 02:31 — EU accuses Meta of addictive features, details on Digital Services Act
• 03:13 — Apple sues OpenAI
• 03:29 — NYC “Click to Cancel” rule and junk fees regulation
• 04:09 — Kia Telluride safety recall notice

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update covers a blend of legal, political, international, business, technological, and consumer issues, moving briskly through the day’s headline stories. The memorable quotes, especially on consumer rights, and the landmark regulations in NYC, punctuate a broadcast otherwise defined by fast breaking news, legal proceedings, and ongoing debates over tech accountability and safety.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

The last day of testimony. I'm Lisa Lacera of Fox News. The last bit of evidence entered into the record at the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah last September.

[Unidentified News Reporter]

An ATF report could not positively link the bullet recovered from Charlie Kirk's autopsy to the rifle tied to Robinson, but the prosecution countered the report was inconclusive because the bullet had broken into fragments.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Claudia Cowan and Provo, the judge has said, said he will decide in September on a trial. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder. He has not entered a plea. The US Is demanding Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the corridor won't be attacked anymore. That's according to the Associated Press. Those officials also say a rogue faction of Iranian hardliners are trying to sabotage the ceasefire as negotiations resume.

[Unidentified News Reporter]

Qatari negotiators supported by the US Arrived in Iran with the goal of de escalation and a return to talks with President Trump posted that Iran requested more talks, but the United States has stated to them in no uncertain terms that the ceasefire is over.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Mike Tobin in Tel Aviv. President Trump has said he will not sign the housing affordability bill in protest of Congress not approving the SAVE act, which requires identification and proof of citizenship to vote. The housing measure could still become law even without the president's signature, as he's had 10 days to issue a veto. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said there's not enough votes to support the SAVE Act. He starred as paramedic Johnny gage on the 1970s paramedic drama Emergency. Randolph Mantooth has died. His brother says he died yesterday at a hospice facility in Ventura, California, adding he had been ill for a number of years after his work on Emergency, Mantooth appeared in a number of soap operas, including Loving General Hospital and One Life to Live. Randolph Mantooth was 80. America's listening to Fox News who helps

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[Lisa Lacera]

European officials want Meta to disable features they call addictive the European Union

[Eben Brown]

is now accusing Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, of breaking the union's wide Reaching Digital Services act by including features designed to be addictive to users. The regulators cite things such as infinite scrolling, where the platform's content continues to be delivered in an unending stream. The EU's Commission is demanding Meta remove or disable those features or face hefty fines. The commission further states Meta's current features dedicated to managing time spent on the app and controlling underage use of the platforms, are ineffective. Meta disputes these findings. Eben Brown, Fox News Apple has filed

[Lisa Lacera]

a lawsuit against OpenAI and two former employees claiming misappropriation of trade secrets to benefit OpenAI's foray into computer hardware. NEW York City Launching the country's first ever rule that will give consumers an easier way to cancel automatic renewals and subscriptions.

[New York City Official (possibly Mayor Zoran Mamdani)]

Mayor Zoran Mamdani says the Click to Cancel rule will ban companies from using deceptive subscriptions and arm consumers with an easier way to cancel gym memberships, streaming services and other recurring charges.

Because if you can sign up with one click, you should be able to cancel with one click.

He also announced a junk fees rule with transparent all in pricing with no additional costs after a purchase is made.

And for any who have built a business model on hidden fees and exploitation, consider this to be an official notice. If you violate either of these rules, you will be held accountable to the tune of $525 per violation.

The new rule takes on October 1st in New York City. Tanya J.

[Lisa Lacera]

Powers, Fox News Kia America has issued a new recall for nearly 463,000 of its Telluride SUVs from model years 2020 to 2024, urging owners to park their vehicles outside and away from buildings after several customers reported fires. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

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