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Elevator broken down in your apartment building? Here are your rights
SUMMARY: The Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act outline elevator requirements for housing, with provisions for maintenance and repairs. Landlords are given a reasonable amount of time to fix faulty equipment. Disability Rights Texas recommends asking for reasonable accommodations if an elevator is not working and seeking help from a third party if needed. Complaints can be filed with Housing and Urban Development, and legal action has a two-year limit from the date of discrimination. It is recommended to keep records in writing and communicate with a medical or mental health provider. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation can provide information on the status of elevators.
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Hurricane preparation tips: Emergency officials monitor Beryl’s path, saying it’s always best to plan ahead
SUMMARY: With the potential for an active hurricane season and in the wake of a severe May windstorm that knocked out power for almost 1 million in Houston, emergency leaders urge preparation. Electricians advise checking electrical lines and weather heads, and ensuring generators and extension cords are ready. Brent Taylor from Houston’s Office of Emergency Management stresses having a plan, including a supply kit with essentials like food, water, flashlights, medicine, and cash. Preparedness now can ease future concerns. Keep informed for updates on social media.
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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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