Fox News Hourly Update

Date: February 6, 2026
Host: Lisa Lucera (with reporting from Jonathan Hunt, Pam Bondi, Hilary Barski, Keanu Lewis, and Michelle Paulino)
Episode Focus:
Breaking updates on the missing Nancy Guthrie case, legal developments in the Benghazi 2012 attack, U.S. stock market milestones, a deadly mushroom warning in California, extreme winter weather, declining U.S. birth rates, and a festive Bad Bunny lookalike contest in San Francisco.

Episode Overview

This episode delivers concise coverage of several pressing national news stories, including a crucial update in the search for Nancy Guthrie (mother of Savannah Guthrie), legal action against a suspect in the Benghazi embassy attack, record-high U.S. stock market performance, urgent health and weather alerts, and a lighter segment on a Bad Bunny fan event.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Update on Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance

• [00:01] Lisa Lucera delivers a breaking news update:
  • Pima County Sheriff's Office confirms receipt of a new communication regarding Nancy Guthrie, missing 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
  • A local Tucson TV station reportedly received the new message.
• [00:19] Jonathan Hunt reports from Tucson:
  • Authorities are working to determine if this new message is linked to the three previous ransom notes (sent to TMZ and two local TV stations).
  • Investigators will analyze content, writing style, and email details for matches.
  • Quote: “A lot of questions, obviously one and a very important question will be is this message from the same person or persons as the previous messages?” – Jonathan Hunt [00:19]
• [00:52] Lisa Lucera continues:
  • Savannah Guthrie’s brother, Cameron, has released another video, pleading for their mother’s safe return and requesting proof that she is alive.
• Context: Nancy Guthrie has been missing for six days.

2. Benghazi Attack Suspect Charged in U.S.

• [01:14] Legal update from Attorney General Pam Bondi:
  • Zubair Al Baqoosh, accused of killing U.S. embassy officials in the 2012 Benghazi attack, has been extradited to the U.S.
  • Quote: “We will prosecute this alleged terrorist to the fullest extent of the law. He’ll face charges related to murder, terrorism, arson, among others.” – Pam Bondi [01:14]
  • Four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens, were killed during the attack.

3. Stock Market Surges to Record Highs

• [01:24] Lisa Lucera reports:
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 50,000 for the first time, marking the biggest rally since May.
• [01:34] Pam Bondi (citing Wall Street Journal and Hilary Barski):
  • Key performers included Goldman Sachs, Caterpillar, IBM, American Express, and JP Morgan Chase, driven by improved economic indicators and lower inflation.
• [01:50] NASDAQ also showed considerable gains.

4. Deadly Mushroom Warning in California

• [02:38] Lisa Lucera relays a public health warning:
  • California Department of Health urges the public not to forage for wild mushrooms after three deaths and three liver transplants due to death cap mushroom poisoning.
  • The spike follows a rainy winter linked to increased mushroom growth.

5. Extreme Winter Weather Sweeps U.S.

• [02:57] Keanu Lewis of Fox Weather details the forecast:
  • Strong winds and a clipper system bringing significant snow across the I-95 corridor, especially in New England.
  • Extreme cold and dangerous wind chills expected, with Sunday's lows predicted at -12°F for many in the Northeast.
  • Quote: “Wind chills are going to be a big deal, which is why we do have a lot of our extreme cold warnings in place.” – Keanu Lewis [02:57]

6. U.S. Birth Rate Slightly Decreases

• [03:36] Brief from Lisa Lucera:
  • CDC provisional data: U.S. births decreased in the previous year, with a little over 3.6 million births—about 24,000 fewer than in 2024.

7. San Francisco Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest

• [03:58] Pam Bondi covers a colorful fan event:
  • Ahead of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, hundreds of fans attend a lookalike contest that turns into a street party.
  • Over 30 Bay Area contestants competed, including women in wigs and fake beards, for a $100 prize.
  • Quote: “Bad Bunny lookalikes took over San Francisco after a contest quickly turned into a full blown street party.” – Pam Bondi [03:58]
• [04:15] Contestants explain their inspiration:
  • Quote: “My outfit is based on one of his outfits he wore during his residency in Puerto.” – Unnamed contestant [04:15]
  • Quote: “Had it all in my closet like I am Bad Bunny.” – Unnamed contestant [04:19]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Guthrie case:
  “A lot of questions, obviously one and a very important question will be is this message from the same person or persons as the previous messages?”
  – Jonathan Hunt [00:19]

• On Benghazi suspect prosecution:
  “We will prosecute this alleged terrorist to the fullest extent of the law. He’ll face charges related to murder, terrorism, arson, among others.”
  – Pam Bondi [01:14]

• On dangerous weather:
  “Wind chills are going to be a big deal, which is why we do have a lot of our extreme cold warnings in place.”
  – Keanu Lewis [02:57]

• On the fan culture spectacle:
  “Bad Bunny lookalikes took over San Francisco after a contest quickly turned into a full blown street party.”
  – Pam Bondi [03:58]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Nancy Guthrie Investigation: [00:01]–[00:52]
• Benghazi Attack Suspect News: [01:14]–[01:24]
• Stock Market Records: [01:24]–[01:50]
• California Death Cap Warning: [02:38]
• Extreme Cold Weather Advisory: [02:57]–[03:36]
• U.S. Birth Rate Data: [03:36]
• Bad Bunny Event in SF: [03:58]–[04:21]

Tone and Style

Maintaining Fox News’ signature brisk, urgent delivery, the episode moves rapidly through national stories, blending hard news, public service advisories, and a splash of entertainment, capturing the dynamic pulse of the day’s headlines.