9PM ET 01/23/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 9PM ET 01/23/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Lacera (with reporting from Ari Sarsolari, Meghan Cooper, Jared Max, Lucas Tomlinson)
Date: January 24, 2026

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Overview

This Fox News radio newscast delivers a rapid yet detailed roundup of the day’s top stories, headlined by a massive, potentially historic winter storm affecting over 40 states. The episode also gives updates on international security developments, a warning about harsh travel conditions, a data breach at Under Armour, sports playoff format news, and a quick legal update from Spain.

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Major Winter Storm Impacting 40 States

• Historic Scope:
  A colossal winter storm, stretching more than 2,000 miles, is forecasted to bring heavy snow, freezing rain, and dangerous cold to 40 states.

• Southern Ice Storm Danger:

  • Widespread ice forecast from North Mississippi (over an inch possible) up through Atlanta, Charlotte, Raleigh, Richmond, and Roanoke.
  • Ari Sarsolari:

    "North Mississippi, we're thinking over an inch of ice. So that's going to be widespread power outages that are probably going to last a long time. One of the bigger ice storms that we've seen in a while." [00:14]

  • Expected result: Major, long-lasting power outages.

• Northeast Bracing for Heavy Snow and Ice:

  • Up to a foot of snow or more predicted, with freezing rain to mix in overnight Sunday into Monday.
  • Maryland Governor Wes Moore:

    "Once this storm begins, you will see it will be intense. So we want people to start moving off the roads as soon as tomorrow. Put blankets, water and food in your vehicle before you leave." [00:51]

• Extreme Cold in Upstate New York:

  • Ari Sarsolari (on behalf of Gov. Kathy Hochul):

    "If you're heading up to the north country or live in that beautiful part of our state, you better bundle up. You'll be experiencing -40 to -50 degree wind chills." [01:11]

  • Residents are stocking up, leading to shortages at stores in the storm’s path.

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National & International Headlines

U.S. Security Deal with Greenland

• President Trump has announced a framework agreement with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutze for security enhancements in Greenland.
• Denmark’s Prime Minister visited Greenland after the announcement.
• Ari Sarsolari:

  "President Trump wants to bring the Golden Dome missile defense shield here to Greenland. It comes at a hefty price of $175 billion. Experts say it's probably going to be even more expensive." [01:38]

• Lucas Tomlinson reports from Nuuk, Greenland.

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Road Safety Amid the Monster Storm

• AAA Warning:
  • Dangerous driving due to ice and snow; advice to equip cars with winter tires, strong batteries, and proper fluids.
  • If stranded: Stay inside unless unsafe, call for help, run the engine occasionally, and conserve your phone battery.
  • Meghan Cooper:

    "Slick ice snow packed roads reduce traction while speeding tailgating and poorly maintained vehicles increases danger..." [02:34] "Layer clothing, stay hydrated and conserve your phone battery." [03:01]

  • U.S. Dept. of Transportation statistic: 1,300 annual deaths from crashes on snowy or icy roads. [03:12]

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Legal and Consumer Updates

• Julio Iglesias Investigation Dropped:
  • Spanish prosecutors end a sexual assault case involving Iglesias, citing lack of jurisdiction. [03:13]
• Under Armour Data Breach:
  • Investigation ongoing after email addresses and personal info were stolen (no financial data compromised).
  • Breach believed to have occurred late last year, affecting 72 million users. [04:03]

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Sports Update: College Football Playoffs

• The playoff format remains at 12 teams for the third straight year, allowing for further discussion on possible future expansion.
• Jared Max:

  "This will give the management committee additional time to review the 12 team format so they can better assess the need for potential change. Another year of evaluation will be helpful." [03:36]

• Discussion ongoing about potential expansion to 16 or even 24 teams in coming years.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Ari Sarsolari (Winter Storm Impact):

  "One of the bigger ice storms that we've seen in a while." [00:18]

• Governor Wes Moore (Maryland):

  "Put blankets, water and food in your vehicle before you leave." [00:57]

• Ari Sarsolari (On Upstate NY Cold):

  "You'll be experiencing -40 to -50 degree wind chills." [01:15]

• AAA's Meghan Cooper (Travel Tips):

  "Run the engine about 10 minutes per hour and crack a window for ventilation. Layer clothing, stay hydrated and conserve your phone battery." [02:53]

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Segment Timestamps

• Historic Winter Storm Overview: [00:03–01:23]
• Security Deal with Greenland: [01:23–01:48]
• AAA Travel Advisory: [02:30–03:12]
• Spain / Julio Iglesias Investigation: [03:12–03:36]
• College Football Playoff Update: [03:36–04:03]
• Under Armour Data Breach: [04:03–04:28]

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This newscast provides a quick but thorough update on the multi-state storm, urgent travel advisories, significant international security news, ongoing sports discussions, corporate cybersecurity risks, and legal outcomes—all with clear advice and expert insight for listeners.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

40 states in the path. I'm Lisa Lacera. FOX News forecasters say this storm that's spanning more than 2,000 miles could be historic. And a big concern for the south is freezing rain.

[Ari Sarsolari]

North Mississippi, we're thinking over an inch of ice. So that's going to be widespread power outages that are probably going to last a long time. One of the bigger ice storms that we've seen in a while. We've also got some ice that's in the forecast from Atlanta up through Charlotte, raleigh, richmond, roanoke, etc. That's going to be enough to cause a lot of power outages as well. Probably not quite as bad as our friends farther off toward the southwest there.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox Weather's Ari Sarsolari. The Northeast is expected to get about a foot of snow or more in some spots with Fox Weather saying it's predicted to mix with freezing rain overnight Sunday into Monday. Maryland Governor Wes Moore says if you must travel tomorrow, be prepared.

[Meghan Cooper]

Once this storm begins, you will see it will be intense. So we want people to start moving off the roads as soon as tomorrow. Put blankets, water and food in your vehicle before you leave.

[Lisa Lacera]

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says upstate will be brutally cold.

[Ari Sarsolari]

If you're heading up to the north country or live in that beautiful part of our state, you better bundle up. You'll be experiencing -40 to -50 degree wind chills.

[Lisa Lacera]

People in the path of the storm are stocking up on necessities with many stores running out of supplies. One day after President Trump announced a framework deal with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutze on security for Greenland, Denmark's prime minister paid a visit to the country.

[Ari Sarsolari]

President Trump wants to bring the Golden Dome missile defense shield here to Greenland. It comes at a hefty price of $175 billion. Experts say it's probably going to be even more expensive.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Lucas Tomlinson in Nuuk, Greenland, America is listening to FOX news.

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[Lisa Lacera]

A warning from Triple A as the monster storm bears down.

[Meghan Cooper]

AAA spokeswoman Meghan Cooper says slick ice snow packed roads reduce traction while speeding tailgating and poorly maintained vehicles increases danger. She adds Prepping your car with winter tire. A strong battery and proper fluid levels is essential for safety. If you do become stranded, AAA says, stay inside your vehicle unless it's unsafe to do so. Turn on your hazard lights, call for help and share your GPS location. Run the engine about 10 minutes per hour and crack a window for ventilation. Layer clothing, stay hydrated and conserve your phone battery. CJ Papa, Fox News the U.S. department.

[Lisa Lacera]

Of Transportation reports each year 1,300 people are killed in crashes on snowy or icy road. Prosecutors in Spain have dropped an initial investigation into accusations of sexual assault against Julio Iglesias by two women who used to work for him after concluding Spain's national court lacked jurisdiction in the matter. There will be no change to the number of teams for next season's college football playoffs.

[Jared Max]

For the third season in a row, there will be 12 teams in the playoff. Executive director Rich Clark stated Friday. This will give the management committee additional time to review the 12 team format so they can better assess the need for potential change. Another year of evaluation will be helpful. ESPN reports SEC commissioner Greg Sankey supported expansion to a 16 team field, but Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti would only get on board if there was an agreement to expand the playoff to 24 teams after three years.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Jared Max Athletic wear manufacturer Under Armour, investigating a recent data breach, has stole customers email addresses and other personal information, but so far there have been no signs the hackers stole any passwords or or financial information. The company says the breach is believed to have happened late last year and affected 72 million email addresses. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

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