{"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":"New Bedford Beat the Heat | Providence News","slug":"new-bedford-beat-the-heat-providence-news","published_at":"2026-07-04T01:38:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668/new-bedford-beat-the-heat-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/4a9f63ed-a1c8-442e-8d35-3049a89bc0ac.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/4a9f63ed-a1c8-442e-8d35-3049a89bc0ac.mp3","summary":"New Bedford’s sweltering heat wave is no joke—temps nearing 100 degrees, so officials are urging caution and hydration. Libraries are open as cooling centers through Friday, lifeguard hours extended at beaches until 7 PM this weekend, and splash pads are running at Riverside and Brooklawn. But the Buttonwood Park Zoo’s closing Saturday to protect animals—reopening Sunday. Stay cool, stay safe, and look out for your neighbors. 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/8dd72016580f18c6","meta_description":"New Bedford’s sweltering heat wave is no joke—temps nearing 100 degrees, so officials are urging caution and hydration. Libraries are open as cooling cent…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":58,"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/new-bedford-beat-the-heat-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/new-bedford-beat-the-heat-providence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}