{"podcast":{"title":"Virginia Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167","podcast_index_feed_id":7560167,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-virginia-beach-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-virginia-beach-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1760,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Virginia Beach News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Virginia Beach with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the community. From coastal developments to local events, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Virginia Beach. 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, Virginia Beach 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":"2026-07-25T14:20:45.226025+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167"},"episode":{"title":"Indiana Bats Resurface in NC Forest","slug":"indiana-bats-resurface-in-nc-forest","published_at":"2026-06-28T16:00:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167/indiana-bats-resurface-in-nc-forest","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/093f6272-a13a-4123-a57f-ec988680a19d.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/093f6272-a13a-4123-a57f-ec988680a19d.mp3","summary":"Scientists in Nantahala National Forest made a thrilling discovery: a rare Indiana bat colony thought extinct in North Carolina for 14 years, tucked inside a dead eastern hemlock tree. After a grueling 3-day hike through rugged terrain, researchers found these critically endangered bats—whose numbers have plummeted by half—using high-frequency echolocation to hunt and navigate. Their survival is threatened by pesticides, white-nose syndrome, and invasive pests like the hemlock wooly adelgid, which killed the tree they’re now using. Tracking them is nearly impossible due to mountainous terrain and their long-range flight, making this find a major conservation win. Officials are now monitoring the colony closely, reminding us that even the smallest victories matter in protecting vulnerable species. 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/8e65ee3de8d2ea64","meta_description":"Scientists in Nantahala National Forest made a thrilling discovery: a rare Indiana bat colony thought extinct in North Carolina for 14 years, tucked insid…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":102,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167/episodes/indiana-bats-resurface-in-nc-forest/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/virginia-beach-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7560167/indiana-bats-resurface-in-nc-forest.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}