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Irma Locks In on Florida Keys
The hurricane is expected to hit the island chain around daybreak Sunday before continuing on a path that threatens catastrophic flooding along Florida’s Gulf Coast. 269
After days of preparation, deadly storm surges from Hurricane Irma could inundate parts of Florida’s southwest coast with as much as 15 feet of water. Here's what you need to know.
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Storm Forecast to Regain Strength
Hurricane Irma is expected to bring life-threatening “wind impacts” to much of the state of Florida, pummeling the Florida Keys starting early Sunday morning.
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Irma’s Devastating Trail
As Hurricane Irma takes aim at Florida, video footage and photos show its path of destruction.
Mexico Rushes Relief Supplies to Quake-Devastated Areas
Mexico declared three days of mourning for the scores of people killed in Mexico’s strongest earthquake in decades as troops rushed in relief supplies and residents cleared rubble in poor communities that took the worst of it.
Nestled in House Spending Bill: Campaign Finance Deregulation
House Republicans are backing several provisions that could reshape campaign finance rules ahead of next year’s midterm elections as spending negotiations continue this fall.
Why Amazon’s Growth Ambitions Don’t Fit in Seattle
Amazon needs to hire thousands more software developers, and that will almost certainly be cheaper and easier in a city other than Seattle. 201
Bridgewater to Launch Big China Fund, Three Decades in the Making
With government approval, Bridgewater Associates plans to use a new unit based in China to raise billions of dollars to buy and sell assets in the country.
Food & Drink
2017’s Best Cheeses in America: It’s Official
These American Cheese Society award winners are the cheeses all the mongers are mad for this season—plus the early word on what’s next.
Television
Through Veterans’ Stories, Ken Burns Explores ‘The Vietnam War’
In 18-hour PBS series ‘The Vietnam War,’ Ken Burns and Lynn Novick ask American and Vietnamese vets to share their experiences 79
Style & Fashion
Move Over, Ralph Lauren. European Designers Are Co-Opting the ‘American’ Look
From Brits to Belgians, they reworked motifs from America’s pioneer past—handmade quilts, fringed suede and bandana prints—for women who dwell far away from where the buffalo roam.
What’s Your Workout?
A Boxer’s Regimen to Stay Undefeated
Having put off a finance career for fighting, light heavyweight Mike Lee explains how he trains.
Struggling Director Found Fame With ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’
Texan Tobe Hooper found fame with his 1974 film “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.” The movie showed that independent filmmakers far removed from Hollywood could score hits, inspiring a new generation of directors. Mr. Hooper died Aug. 26 at 74.
Obituary
Walter Becker of Steely Dan Dies at 67
Walter Becker, the guitarist, bassist and co-founder of the rock group Steely Dan, has died, according to his official website. 56
Marshall Klaus Found New Ways to Nurture Mothers and Premature Babies
Pediatrician Marshall Klaus’s work helped spur the revival of traditions keeping birth more natural. He also was a pioneer in methods to improve the functioning of premature infants’ lungs. Dr. Klaus died Aug. 15 at 90.
The Man Who Made Yves Saint Laurent a Fashion Powerhouse
Pierre Bergé, Mr. Saint Laurent’s partner, found financing the designer’s creations and extended the brand into perfume and other lucrative businesses.
Saudi, Qatari Effort to Address Rift Backfires
Saudi Arabia suspended all contact with Qatar after the first known conversation between leaders of the two countries failed to defuse tensions between the U.S. allies.
Brazilians Can Now See Their Real Life Graft Scandal—at the Movies
The film, “Federal Police: No One’s Above the Law,” tracks an extraordinary three-year period of Brazil’s contemporary history that has overturned the nation’s political and corporate order.
Review
Word on the Street
OMG! It Started in 1917 With a Letter to Churchill
Ben Zimmer celebrates the centenary of the abbreviation OMG—Yes, the centenary, via a letter to Winston Churchill. Text that.
Business
Equifax Hack Leaves Consumers, Financial Firms Scrambling
Consumers, financial firms and regulators were scrambling to assess the damage the massive hack at Equifax could cause as the credit-reporting company came under attack for its handling of the cyberattack. 104
In Nigeria’s Wild Telecom Frontier, Firms Brave Shifting Rules
The prospects for mobile-phone growth in Nigeria are among the most lucrative for telecom operators globally, but also the most challenging.
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Hurricane Science: Ingredients for the Perfect Storm
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Thousands Evacuate as Irma Approaches Florida: What You Need to Know
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Cassini: 20-Year Saturn Mission Nears Grand Finale
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Hanging Out With Jared Leto
An Oscar-winning actor who is also a tech entrepreneur, stadium-filling rock star, fashion icon and successful Silicon Valley investor? Welcome to the high-flying life of Jared Leto.
Why Entitlements Keep Growing, and Growing, and . . .
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Man Up, Mr. Meadows
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New York’s Mayor Gives Smokers Another Reason Not to Quit
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