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Helene recovery in North Carolina is underway
by Scott Detrow
In western North Carolina, officials are struggling to rescue people following Tropical Storm Helene. Many are without power, water systems are offline and cell service is down.
A 150-year-old shipwreck was found in Lake Michigan
A long-lost shipwreck has been discovered in Lake Michigan by two maritime historians. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks to Brendon Baillod, one of the historians who discovered the shipwreck.
Florida Supreme Court considers whether its abortion ban violates right to privacy
by Regan McCarthy
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about whether the state's 15 week abortion ban is protected under the right to privacy guaranteed by the state constitution.
Weekly dose of wonder: The flavor and history of umami
by Yuki Noguchi
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.
Debate heats over Australia's referendum to include Indigenous people in policymaking
by Scott Mayman
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.
Airborne antibiotic resistance, farms supporting biodiversity and how black holes eat
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.
3M agrees to pay $6 billion to service members for faulty earplugs
by Jay Price
3M has agreed to pay $6 billion to vets and service members who suffered hearing loss due to faulty earplugs. The quarter million people who filed claims must decide if they'll join the settlement.
Like the man himself, Freddie Mercury auction finds emotion and enthusiasm in fans
Thousands of items belonging to Queen's Freddie Mercury are being auctioned off this week, including his baby grand and early manuscripts of lyrics.
Is your dog a super good boy or girl? Here's the scientifically best way to tell them
Researchers in Hungary have looked at whether the high pitched babble people use with their dogs scientifically resonates with pets.
The new business of wildfire preparedness could grow to be massive
by Alina Selyukh
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.
Many young Indians say they haven't benefited from the economic growth Modi boasts of
by Raksha Kumar
Ahead of the G20, India's Prime Minister Nerendra Modi boasted about his country's economic growth. But many young Indians say they have not benefited from it.
A look ahead at the NFL season
NPR's Juana Summers talks to the Ringer's Nora Princiotti about the start of the 2023 NFL season and what to expect.