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We revisit a 2007 conversation with John Vigiano, a New York fire fighter, whose sons Joseph and John Vigiano Jr., both died in the line of duty in the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. Read More at NPR

It’s unclear when water and power will be restored in Lahaina, but one family is working hard to ready their home for return anyway. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR) Read More at NPR

This week, there was news about the Stone Age and aged Stones. And the aged. And the stoned. It was also a big week for prison breaks. Were you paying attention? (Image credit: Chester County District Attorney/Facebook Watch) Read More at NPR

The maker of the extremely spicy chip said it is working to recall the product as Massachusetts authorities probe the death of a teen whose family said the challenge was a contributing factor. (Image credit: Steve LeBlanc/AP) Read More at NPR

Experienced caver Mark Dickey, 40, suddenly became ill during an expedition with a handful of others, including three other Americans, in the Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains. (Image credit: Turkish Government Directorate of Communications/AP) Read More at NPR

The fifth taste: What is it, and how does it make food taste delicious? Umami means “delicious taste,” and refers to the savory, meaty flavor often found in fish broths, mushrooms and tomatoes. Read More at NPR

A forthcoming referendum called “Indigenous Voice to Parliament” in Australia has sparked debate on whether First Nations people should be part of the consultation process involving Government policy. Read More at NPR

Wildfires are a worsening danger — and a big business opportunity. From high-tech alarms to home retrofits, the industry around preparedness is nascent, fairly small, barely regulated, growing fast. Read More at NPR

NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Short Wave hosts Regina Barber and Aaron Scott about antibiotic resistance spreading through air, how farms can support biodiversity, and the eating habits of black holes. Read More at NPR