Fox News Hourly Update: 9PM ET 12/15/2025 Newscast

Date: December 16, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Summary by Section

Overview

This newscast delivers a concise roundup of the top news stories from the U.S. and around the globe. Topics include the shocking alleged double homicide in the Reiner family, major shootings in Australia and Rhode Island, a foiled bombing plot in California, the tragic deaths of two Iowa National Guardsmen in Syria, a landmark national security trial in Hong Kong, the bankruptcy of iRobot, and stock market updates.

1. Reiner Family Tragedy: Son Charged with Parents’ Murder

• Segment Start: [00:02]
• Lisa Lacera reports on the alleged double homicide of director Rob Reiner and photographer Michelle Singer Reiner. Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, who has publicly struggled with addiction and homelessness, was arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • “The son of Rob Reiner charged with suspicion of murder in connection with the murder of his father and mother, photographer Michelle Singer Reiner.” — Lisa Lacera [00:02]
• Police responded to the Reiner’s Brentwood home after both bodies were found. Nick Reiner’s first court appearance is set for the following morning.
• “Nick Reiner… was taken into custody following the shocking deaths of the couple.” — [00:14]

2. International & U.S. Shooting Incidents and Responses

• Segment Start: [00:30]

Australia Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting

• Australian leaders push for even stricter gun laws following a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which killed 15. The shooters — a father and son — were apprehended (the father killed by police, the son in custody).

Brown University, Rhode Island Shooting

• The search continues for a suspect in the deadly shooting at Brown University, which killed two students and wounded nine. The victims are identified as Mohammed Aziz Umer Zakov and Ella Cook, vice president of Brown's Republican Club.
  • “There is no shelter in place order back in effect. Instead, there is an increased police presence. All remaining classes and exams of this semester have now been canceled.” — CB Cotton [01:13]
• FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information on the gunman.

3. Foiled Extremist Bomb Plot in Southern California

• Segment Start: [01:26]
• FBI report: Several members of an “extremist anti-capitalist group” arrested for plotting to bomb two company sites on New Year’s Eve.
  • “Four of the suspects were arrested in the Mojave Desert east of Los Angeles as they were rehearsing the plot.” — U.S. Attorney Bill Asale [01:30]

4. Fallen US Soldiers in Syria Identified

• Segment Start: [02:30]
• Two Iowa National Guard members killed in an enemy attack in Syria are identified as Sergeant Edgar Torres Tovar (25) and Sergeant Nathan Howard (29).
  • “Our hearts are heavy and our prayers and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of our soldiers killed in action.” — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds [02:39]
• The soldiers were conducting a reconnaissance mission as part of ongoing anti-ISIS efforts; an American civilian was also killed.

5. Landmark Conviction in Hong Kong

• Segment Start: [03:13]
• Hong Kong media tycoon and vocal Beijing critic Jimmy Lai is convicted in a national security trial.
  • “Three government judges found Lai guilty of conspiring with others to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security and conspiracy to publish seditious articles.” — [03:16]
• Lai maintains innocence and pled not guilty.

6. Business & Economic News

• iRobot Files for Bankruptcy

  • “IRobot says the robot vacuum cleaners will continue to function normally while it restructures. …It owes $352 million to its manufacturer Pacea, which is expected to take over the business.” — [03:37]
  • Amazon’s 2024 acquisition attempt was blocked due to regulatory issues.

• Stock Market Update

  • “Wall Street that I lost 44 that has the NASDAQ off 137.” — [04:16]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Nick Reiner, who spoke openly about his struggles with drug addiction and homelessness, was taken into custody following the shocking deaths of the couple.” — Unknown FOX Anchor [00:14]
• “The FBI has issued a $50,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and the convict of the gunman.” — [01:26]
• “Three government judges found Lai guilty of conspiring with others to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security and conspiracy to publish seditious articles.” — [03:13]
• “It owes $352 million to its manufacturer Pacea, which is expected to take over the business.” — [03:37]

Key Timestamps

• [00:02] – Reiner family murder arrest
• [00:30] – International and Brown University shootings
• [01:26] – Foiled bombing plot in California
• [02:30] – Iowa soldiers killed in Syria
• [03:13] – Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai convicted
• [03:37] – iRobot bankruptcy and business update
• [04:16] – Stock market summary

This summary captures the urgent tone and straightforward delivery of FOX News’ radio newscast, focusing on major stories of violence, legal developments, international news, and economic headlines, as reported in the provided transcript.