The storm prompted the largest evacuation in Florida history, with people scrambling into crowded shelters and jamming highways. One of the most potent Atlantic Ocean hurricanes ever recorded battered Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas on Friday, then made landfall in northern Cuba. The Category 4 hurricane is advancing through the Caribbean and heading toward Florida. Now in their 20s, they urge the youngest survivors of Harvey and Irma to seek stability from one ‘solid anchor’ — a parent, teacher, pastor or sibling Here are some things you can do — and things you should not do — for the hardest-hit communities in the Caribbean and Florida. A mix of meteorological conditions has conspired over the past week to make the storm unusually large and powerful. Days after Hurricane Irma struck the Caribbean, the islands that bore the brunt of the storm are bracing for Hurricane Jose. The quake, which struck off the Pacific Coast, set off tsunami warnings and scattered frightened residents into the streets as far as Mexico City. The country was struck by an 8.2-magnitude quake, the strongest in decades, killing at least 58 people and leveling areas in some southern states. Americans were excited about the eclipse, but hurricanes, wildfires, and an earthquake have some — and not just deeply religious people — thinking dark thoughts. Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Friday: San Diego tries to contain a hepatitis A outbreak, several cities court Amazon, and a look back at California’s first female lawyer. Despite the wealth of sensitive information in their databases, credit bureaus don’t face the same kind of scrutiny and oversight that banks do. Equifax’s main job is to collect and maintain data. Now the hacking at the credit agency uncovers a gaping flaw in regulation over data storage. You’ll need a credit freeze. You’ll need a fraud alert. And don’t expect Equifax to be much help. A Times reporter travels to Raqqa, the wounded heart of the Islamic State, and finds residents trapped by airstrikes, artillery fire and land mines. From siding with Democrats to inspiring Trump-like primary challengers, President Trump is shaking up the political environment ahead of the midterms. President Trump’s former chief strategist is to push a combative China policy in a speech in Hong Kong. Ms. Napolitano, the homeland security secretary under President Obama, signed the memo creating DACA and now is president of the University of California system. Claims that DACA spurred a surge of unaccompanied minors from Central America, put Americans out of work and granted citizenship are not accurate. In another legal headache for Uber, federal investigators are looking into a past program called “Hell” that the ride-hailing company used to compete with rival Lyft. Swale is a public art project that doubles as a call to action. It aims to raise awareness about food access by allowing local residents to forage food and herbs for free. Suny Santana, brought to America as a child, was set to open a restaurant when he learned that the government may end his permission to stay. A pair of informants got $6 million and agents spent freely. The Justice Department fought to keep records of the operation secret. As he prepares for re-election next year, Senator Ted Cruz faces a challenge in helping millions of people — in his hometown, Houston, and beyond — rebuild after Hurricane Harvey. Elliott, the Cowboys’ star running back, appears likely to play most of the N.F.L. season instead of sitting out for six games over domestic-abuse accusations. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the indictment of a former official accused of helping Iran evade sanctions imposed by the United States. A spreadsheet created by employees to share salary information shows pay for women is falling short of what men make at various levels. The region’s latest vote on separation, scheduled for Oct. 1, is significantly riskier than previous efforts and thrusts Spain into uncharted territory. With an image of Quranic text on a dog, American forces inadvertently offend the people they are there to help defend. As sanctions take effect, China is selling more goods to North Korea than it is buying, raising questions about Pyongyang’s potential cash needs. Mr. Gentry made dynamism out of country hollers and recorded three platinum albums with Eddie Montgomery. A "Pinocchio" opera, an Amy Beach concerto and Puccini are among the highlights. Mr. Williams, whose admirers included Pete Townshend and Eric Clapton, was best known for ballads extolling the virtues of romantic commitment. Sixteen performances will be rescheduled, disappointing ticket holders from as far away as Oklahoma and Japan. Universities are grappling with a dramatic spike in white supremacist activity on their campuses, forcing them to weigh competing priorities: safety, free speech and diversity. The Federal Aviation Administration expected “increased volume” at airports in South Florida as airlines raced to get flights off the ground. Camps in Bangladesh, already crowded and underserved, are “bursting at the seams” with people fleeing the military crackdown in Myanmar. The “Blade Runner” sequel is coming, and Mr. Ford, Mr. Gosling, Ridley Scott and Denis Villeneuve talk about why they’re reviving it now. After her divorce, a mother and son who had been living by the rules of Orthodox Judaism decide to test (and taste) a new world of possibilities. More Recent Articles |
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