{"podcast":{"title":"Charlotte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"charlotte-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463310","podcast_index_feed_id":7463310,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-charlotte-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-charlotte-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":557,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Charlotte News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Charlotte, North Carolina—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Charlotte News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T10:19:13.459390+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463310"},"episode":{"title":"Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce | Charlotte News","slug":"cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-lettuce-charlotte-news","published_at":"2026-07-14T18:46:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463310/cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-lettuce-charlotte-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463310","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/34220007f1abba13","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1cec10be-4857-4044-9cdb-077d64832112.mp3","summary":"Cyclospora infections are surging this year, with 2026 on track to be the worst on record—over 3,300 cases in Michigan alone. Health officials suspect contaminated lettuce or salad greens, urging consumers to buy whole heads, discard outer leaves, and wash thoroughly. The parasite, which thrives in warm conditions and spreads via tainted water or produce, is showing up earlier than usual, likely due to climate change and better detection methods. The CDC has confirmed 1,645 domestic cases and is investigating over 5,000 more across 34 states, with Michigan leading the outbreak. While some cases may stem from travel, officials believe a major domestic source is driving the spike. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/34220007f1abba13","meta_description":"Cyclospora infections are surging this year, with 2026 on track to be the worst on record—over 3,300 cases in Michigan alone. Health officials suspect con…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":111,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/charlotte-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463310/episodes/cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-lettuce-charlotte-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463310/cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-lettuce-charlotte-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}