(AP) — Helene became a hurricane yesterday after rapidly strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and moved north along Mexico’s coast on a path toward the U.S., leading residents to evacuate, schools to close, and officials to declare emergencies in Florida and Georgia.

DO JUST ONE THING

• There are two helpful tips you should use to maximize the amount of gasoline that actually makes it into your car’s tank. First, fill up in the morning. Gasoline is more dense when it’s cold outside. Gas expands as it warms up throughout the day, so avoid filling up in the afternoon and early evening. And fill your gas tank slowly: Applying the most pressure on the pump increases the chance of vapor giving a false sense that the tank is full (and you’ll be charged for that phantom gas).

Man’s nose job leads to friends’ criticism

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m a 35-year-old man who recently decided to get a nose job after years of feeling insecure about my appearance. Growing up, I was always self-conscious about my nose; it was large, and I felt it didn’t fit my face. For as long as I can remember, I’ve dealt with teasing and comments that made me feel like my nose was a defining feature – in a negative way. After a lot of thought, I finally underwent surgery. I was excited about the change and felt like it was a step toward feeling more confident and comfortable in my skin. I was pleased with the results, and I finally felt like I had the nose I always wanted.

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