Gov. Rick Scott of Florida said Hurricane Irma would be “way bigger than Andrew,” warning hundreds of thousands of people in its path to flee. Irma battered the Turks and Caicos overnight, the latest island nation to be swamped. Hurricane José was upgraded to Category 4.Share Article: "Get Out Before It’s Too Late, Florida Warns"
Photography by Lionel Chamoiseau/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesTwo residents from St. Martin island's two nations, the French St. Martin and the Dutch St. Maarten, describe Irma’s destruction.Share Article: "‘We Have Nothing Left’: Islanders Survey Irma’s Destruction"
They Survived Katrina as Children. Here’s Their Advice.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.Share Article: "They Survived Katrina as Children. Here’s Their Advice."
Mexico Earthquake, at 8.2 Magnitude, Is Felt for Hundreds of MilesA magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the southwestern coast of Mexico late Thursday, shaking buildings as far away as Mexico City.At least 58 were killed and some areas were leveled.Share Article: "Mexico Earthquake, at 8.2 Magnitude, Is Felt for Hundreds of Miles"
143 Million May Be Affected by Hacking of Credit AgencyEquifax, a major consumer credit reporting agency, said that hackers had gained access to company data that potentially compromised sensitive information for 143 million American consumers.The attack on the company represents one of the largest risks to personally sensitive information in recent years.Share Article: "143 Million May Be Affected by Hacking of Credit Agency"
‘The Way to Survive It Was to Make A’s’They were the first black boys to integrate the South’s elite prep schools. They drove themselves to excel in an unfamiliar environment. But at what cost?Share Article: "‘The Way to Survive It Was to Make A’s’"
More from the education issue: What we can learn about the fragile progress of racial integration in America from one Alabama town.
Your Evening BriefingHere’s what you need to know at the end of the day.Share Article: "Your Evening Briefing"
F.B.I. Investigates Uber Software That Monitors Lyft DriversIn 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.
Don Williams, Singer of Plain-Spoken Country Songs, DiesMr. Williams was best known for ballads extolling the virtues of romantic commitment. He was 78.
Document Indicates Men at Google Are Paid More Than WomenA spreadsheet created by employees to share salary information shows pay for women is falling short of what men make at various levels.