8PM ET 07/27/2025 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 8PM ET, July 27, 2025

Released on July 28, 2025

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1. International Trade Agreements

Darielle Albinger [00:03]: "We have a deal. President Trump says it's the biggest one ever made."

• Trump-EU Trade Deal: President Donald Trump announced a significant trade agreement with the European Union, featuring a standardized 15% tariff across automobiles and other goods. This agreement marks a reduction from the initially proposed 30% tariffs. Additionally, the EU has committed to investing over a trillion dollars in the United States. Trump's negotiations took place in Scotland, targeting improved trade relations with both the European Union and Great Britain.

2. Domestic Incidents and Public Safety

Family Dollar Roof Collapse in Kansas City

• Tragic Accident: A Family Dollar store in Kansas City experienced a partial roof collapse on Sunday afternoon. Tragically, a 68-year-old man lost his life at the scene, and three others sustained injuries. Among the injured, a 50-year-old woman remains in critical condition in the hospital. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the collapse.

Ham Salad Recall Due to Listeria Contamination

• Health Alert: The Agriculture Department has issued a recall for specific ham salad products due to potential listeria contamination. The affected items include:

  • Reeser's Fine Foods: 12-ounce tubs (sell by date: September 1)
  • Molly's Kitchen: 5-ounce tubs (sell by date: August 31)

  Although there have been no reported illnesses, listeria poses serious health risks, including fever, muscle aches, and, in severe cases, confusion and convulsions. Consumers are advised to discard the products or return them to the place of purchase.

3. Economic Updates

Gas Prices Steady with Potential Declines Ahead

Darielle Albinger [03:08]: "Gas prices have remained steady over the past few weeks. The national average has been unchanged at $3.22 a gallon."

Trilby Lundberg [03:18]: "We'll see some small declines from here. It depends on exactly what crude oil prices do and the timing of how that crude oil price change, if any, will impact all of the marketers, distributors, retailers, and refiners that have to supply."

• Market Analysis: According to the Lundberg survey, gas prices are currently stable but may experience slight decreases depending on future crude oil price fluctuations and their subsequent effects on the supply chain.

4. Criminal Activities and Public Safety Concerns

Mass Stabbing at Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan

Darielle Albinger [03:35]: "Charges are expected to be filed soon against Bradford Gilly, the suspect in yesterday's mass stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan."

• Incident Details: Bradford Gilly attacked shoppers randomly until bystanders intervened. As a result, at least three individuals lost their lives, and several others were seriously injured. Dr. Tom Skermerhorn, Chief Medical Officer at Munson Medical Center, provided updates on the victims' conditions:

  Dr. Tom Skermerhorn [03:51]: "I'm happy to report one patient has been treated and released. Now we have 10 remaining patients, two who remain in serious condition and the others have progressed to fair condition."

• Legal Proceedings: Gilly is expected to be arraigned in the coming weeks, facing charges of terrorism and assault with intent to kill.

5. International Incidents

Train Derailment in Southwestern Germany

• Accident Report: A passenger train derailed near the French border in southwestern Germany earlier today, resulting in at least three fatalities and several injuries. Investigators are exploring potential causes, including adverse weather conditions.

North Korea Rejects Reconciliation with South Korea

• Political Tensions: North Korea has officially stated that it has "zero interest" in reconciliation suggestions from South Korea. This declaration comes in response to South Korean President's calls for peace between the two nations, highlighting ongoing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Houthi Rebels Threaten Attacks on Ships Serving Israeli Ports

• Security Threats: Iran-backed Houthi rebels have announced their intention to target any ships engaged in business with Israeli ports, regardless of their nationality. This statement marks the beginning of the group's fourth phase of military operations against Israel, escalating regional security concerns.

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Transcript

[Darielle Albinger]

We have a deal. I'm Darielle Albinger, Fox News. And President Trump says it's the biggest one ever made. He's talking about the sweeping 15% in tariffs the European Union has agreed to. Mr. Trump says the EU will also invest more than a trillion dollars in the US we are agreeing that the tariff straight across for automobiles and everything else will be a straight across tariff of 15%. The deal is half the 30% tariffs the president had initially proposed. Mr. Trump was in Scotland to negotiate trade with the European Union and Great Britain. One person was killed. Three people were injured after the roof of a family dollar partially collapsed this Sunday afternoon in Kansas City. The fire department says when units got to the scene they found that the front facade of the building had collapsed. They confirmed a 68 year old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Others were injured in the collapse. One of the injured victims, a 50 year old woman, was taken to the hospital where she is in critical condition. Officials are working to determine the cause of that collapse. The Agriculture Department says ham salads are being recalled because they could be contaminated with listeria. They include 12 ounce tubs of Reeser's Fine Foods Ham Salad and 5 ounce tubs of Molly's Kitchen ham salad. The Reesers had a sell by date September 1. The Mali sell by date August 31. There are no reports of anyone getting sick, but listeria can cause fever, muscle aches, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Officials say if you have the items, throw them out or return them to the place of purchase. North Korea says it has zero interest in hearing any suggestions coming from South Korea in terms of a reconciliation. The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un responding to South Korean president's desire for peace between the two neighboring countries. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Darielle Albinger]

Filled up. Then you know gas prices have remained steady over the past few weeks. The Lundberg survey says the national average has been unchanged. And at 322 a gallon, it may.

[Trilby Lundberg]

Be that we'll see some small declines from here. It'll depend as usual on exactly what crude oil prices do and upon the timing of how that crude oil price change, if any, will impact all of the marketers, distributors and retailers that refiners have to supply.

[Darielle Albinger]

Analyst Trilby Lundberg charges are expected to be filed soon against Bradford Gilly, the suspect in yesterday's mass stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan. Dr. Tom Skermerhorn, Chief medical officer at Munson Medical center on the 11 wounded.

[Dr. Tom Skermerhorn]

I'm happy to report one patient has been treated and released. Now we have 10 remaining patients, two who remain in serious position, serious condition and the others have progressed to fair condition.

[Darielle Albinger]

He says many of them are on the mend. Police say Gilly attacked shoppers at random until bystanders stopped them until authorities could arrive at the scene. He is expected to be arraigned in the coming weeks and at that point he is expected to face terrorism and assault with intent to kill charges. At least three people have been killed, several others seriously injured after a passenger train derailed in southwestern Germany near the French border, the crash happening earlier today. No word yet on the cause of the derailment. Investigators want to know if if weather might have been a factor. Iran backed Houthi rebels say they're going to attack any ships whose companies do business with Israeli ports and that is no matter what their nationality. The Yemen based terrorist group says it's entering its fourth phase of military operations against the Jewish state. I'm Daria Alderman.

[Dr. Tom Skermerhorn]

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