{"podcast":{"title":"Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668","podcast_index_feed_id":7606668,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/providence-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/providence-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1167,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Providence News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Providence with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From policy developments to community updates, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Providence. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and stories shaping the city—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Providence News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T10:20:17.803085+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668"},"episode":{"title":"Heat Halts Fourth of July Celebrations | Providence News","slug":"heat-halts-fourth-of-july-celebrations-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-04T01:39:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/heat-halts-fourth-of-july-celebrations-providence-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/15980d70-adea-493d-8f4a-30320612f455.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/15980d70-adea-493d-8f4a-30320612f455.mp3","summary":"Friday’s heat wave hit the East Coast like a furnace, with temps nearing 100 degrees and oppressive humidity turning Independence Day into a survival challenge for millions. Cities scrambled—shortening parades, shifting events, or outright canceling outdoor activities to protect public safety. Even iconic spots like D.C.’s Great American State Fair shut down midday, reopening only at night. The National Weather Service issued urgent warnings, urging vulnerable groups to stay indoors, hydrate, and avoid peak heat. Fireworks still lit up the sky later, a reminder that even holidays must yield to nature’s fury. 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/20506791606b2af8","meta_description":"Friday’s heat wave hit the East Coast like a furnace, with temps nearing 100 degrees and oppressive humidity turning Independence Day into a survival chal…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":73,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/episodes/heat-halts-fourth-of-july-celebrations-providence-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/heat-halts-fourth-of-july-celebrations-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}