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What is ‘natural wine,’ and is it as sustainable as some suggest?
SUMMARY: “Natural wine” is becoming increasingly popular among wine enthusiasts, with more drinkers seeking organic and natural options. Natural wine is made with minimal intervention, often using organic grapes without synthetic pesticides and fermented with naturally-occurring yeasts. Producers of natural wine also minimize the use of sulfites, a preservative used in conventional wine. However, there are misconceptions about conventional wine, with some people believing it contains additives that cause headaches or allergic reactions. The labeling of products as “natural” or “clean” can create a perception of healthiness and sustainability, but natural wine does not necessarily guarantee sustainability.
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USMNT returns to Austin, Q2 Stadium for international friendly in October
SUMMARY: The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) will return to Q2 Stadium in Austin for a friendly match against Panama on October 12, 2024. This follows their disappointing performance in the Copa America, where they were upset by Panama, raising questions about the future of current manager Gregg Berhalter. The Austin FC stadium has hosted four previous matches for the USMNT, all resulting in shutout wins. Austin FC President Andy Loughnane and Berhalter praised the fan support and facilities. The match is part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which the U.S. will co-host. Tickets are now available.
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New species: Fossils show huge salamander-like predator with sharp fangs existed before the dinosaurs
SUMMARY: Scientists have discovered fossils of Gaiasia jennyae, a giant salamander-like predator that dominated waters 40 million years before dinosaurs. Fossil remnants found in Namibia show the creature had a wide, flat head and sharp fangs, using its front teeth to capture prey. Michael Coates likened its feeding to an “aggressive stapler.” The findings, published in Nature, offer new insights into early tetrapods and suggest they may have lived in colder climates earlier than previously thought. This challenges existing theories about their evolution and spread, indicating a more complex history of tetrapod origins. The predator's name honors both its discovery location and late paleontologist Jennifer Clack.
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April 2024: Which local restaurants received a perfect health inspection score?
SUMMARY: In April, Austin Public Health inspected nearly 500 locations, with 65 earning perfect health inspection scores. This may seem inflated due to the smaller pool of inspections for the month. For comparison, April 2023 saw 564 inspections with 9.9% receiving perfect scores. The current average monthly rate is 10.8%, approaching last year's rate of 11.4%. Noteworthy perfect scorers include local school cafeterias and several franchise restaurants such as Popeye's, Denny's, Chick-fil-A, Pizza Hut, and McDonald's. The article emphasizes the accomplishment of these establishments in maintaining high health standards.
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