{"podcast":{"title":"Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011","podcast_index_feed_id":7612011,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":417,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Edinburgh News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Edinburgh—from local news and business to culture, politics, 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. Edinburgh News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-18T10:21:32.938699+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011"},"episode":{"title":"Helium Balloons Kill Calf in Scotland | Edinburgh News","slug":"helium-balloons-kill-calf-in-scotland-edinburgh-news","published_at":"2026-07-22T19:51:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011/helium-balloons-kill-calf-in-scotland-edinburgh-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/cda4b070196e06d6","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/a1a93047-afcf-49af-96fd-52e0f751fcd5.mp3","summary":"A three-month-old calf died after choking on a helium balloon found in a field, sparking outrage and calls for action across Scotland. The farmer, who found the calf with its mother beside the deflated balloon, believes the young animal inhaled it while playing near a fence. This isn’t an isolated case — five other balloons have been found on his land this year. He compares balloon releases to littering, urging people to plant trees instead of releasing balloons as a tribute. Animal welfare groups and local politicians are pushing for a statewide ban, citing the danger balloons pose to wildlife and the environment, and urging eco-friendly alternatives for celebrations. The tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the hidden risks behind simple gestures — and the urgent need for change to prevent more preventable animal deaths. 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/cda4b070196e06d6","meta_description":"A three-month-old calf died after choking on a helium balloon found in a field, sparking outrage and calls for action across Scotland. The farmer, who fou…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":85,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011/episodes/helium-balloons-kill-calf-in-scotland-edinburgh-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011/helium-balloons-kill-calf-in-scotland-edinburgh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}