{"podcast":{"title":"Manchester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135","podcast_index_feed_id":7574135,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/connecticut-sun-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/connecticut-sun-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":515,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Manchester News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Manchester—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. Manchester News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening in your city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T12:20:49.653246+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135"},"episode":{"title":"UK Heatwave Warning: Record Temperatures Ahead","slug":"uk-heatwave-warning-record-temperatures-ahead","published_at":"2026-06-21T17:00:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135/uk-heatwave-warning-record-temperatures-ahead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/557f5522-4d62-41b7-aa1a-8d5023617c27.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/557f5522-4d62-41b7-aa1a-8d5023617c27.mp3","summary":"A blistering heatwave is barreling into the UK, with temperatures in Greater Manchester expected to hit 36°C — nearly matching last year’s record — and an amber warning now covering southern England, Wales, the Midlands, and more. Days will climb from 29°C to a scorching peak, while Spain and France face over 40°C, prompting event cancellations and water restrictions. Health officials warn of strain on services and increased risks for the elderly and vulnerable, with humid “tropical nights” making sleep tough. Stay hydrated, avoid midday sun, and check on those most at risk — this extreme heat will impact everyone. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/b5855f56cc2015c9","meta_description":"A blistering heatwave is barreling into the UK, with temperatures in Greater Manchester expected to hit 36°C — nearly matching last year’s record — and an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":113,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135/episodes/uk-heatwave-warning-record-temperatures-ahead/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7574135/uk-heatwave-warning-record-temperatures-ahead.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}