'Extremely dangerous' Hurricane Idalia makes landfall.

Plus, how doing the right thing resulted in a $40 million windfall for a mom. August 30, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY August 30, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY Hurricane Idalia has slammed into Florida as a Category 3 storm. Plus, how doing the right thing resulted in a $40 million windfall for a mom and ex-Marine, and the viral ab exercise on TikTok that experts say actually works. The Latest   [🌀 Idalia makes landfall in Florida as a major Category 3 hurricane.]( "Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Idalia [made landfall this morning]( in Florida's Big Bend, the National Weather Service said, bringing with it catastrophic storm surge and damaging winds. It was downgraded to a Category 3 storm around 7 a.m. ET, with maximum sustained [winds of 125 mph](. Damage could stretch for 200 miles along Florida's west coast, with some areas potentially getting 12 to 16 feet of storm surge. The National Weather Service said “locations may be uninhabitable for several weeks or months” because of wind damage. [Here's the latest](. ['Doing the right thing' was worth $40 million to this Marine veteran and mother of three.]( Sarah Feinberg didn't just tell her children about doing the right thing, she showed them — and it changed her family's life forever. While working for the prestigious Washington law firm of Booz Allen Hamilton, she uncovered what the Justice Department ultimately [declared]( was a civil fraud scheme under which the firm allegedly was overcharging U.S. taxpayers to cover for its money-losing private consulting contracts. By [being a whistleblower]( in a case that led to a $377 million settlement by Booz Allen, she was [awarded $40 million]( before taxes. “I’ve got three kids, and I tell them, ‘Doing the right thing is the right thing, no matter what the outcome is,’” she told NBC News. [Read her story here](. [This ab exercise is viral on TikTok — and experts say it's actually effective.]( Breathe in, breathe out, then let us tell you how the TikTok trend of ["stomach vacuuming"]( is actually beneficial when it comes to working your abs. A dramatic inhale, followed by a sucking in of the stomach that ultimately exposes the lower ribs, is a strengthening move that's safe to do and targets the front abdominal muscles. One sports medicine doctor called it "a biceps curl for your abs" and compared it to doing a plank. We talked to experts about how to perform a "stomach vacuum," and the [benefits you can expect](. And if toning your core is a priority this fall, don't miss [our 31-day September fitness challenge]( officially launching Friday. [Learn more here.]( [🍷 What alcohol is 'healthiest'? Nutritionists share their top picks.]( While no amount of drinking is considered safe for health, according to the World Health Organization, there are some [preferred go-to options]( if people choose to [drink alcohol in moderation](, experts say. A glass of champagne or sparkling white wine, a light beer, spirits mixed with soda water and canned hard seltzer are good low-calorie options, according to nutritionists. One surprise: A standard serving of a smooth dark beer like Guinness can have almost the same alcohol content as many light beers. We also have [3 tips for healthier drinking](, starting with avoiding the booze on an empty stomach. Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. All you need is a chair to help improve your flexibility and tone your muscles with these [10 yoga poses you can do while sitting down](. The moves are simple, so beginners don't have to worry about twisting themselves into a pretzel to execute them. Chair yoga can be especially beneficial to older adults, people with limited mobility and those stuck sitting at work all day because it helps build upper and lower body strength and combats poor posture. TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour demonstrates each pose to make it easy to follow at home, so give a "cat-cow" or a "warrior II" a try. [See them all here](. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. This shareable [surf and turf niçoise party platter]( from one our faves, chef Alejandra Ramos, not only will be a hit at your Labor Day party, it has the added bonus of sounding bougie and French. Grilled skirt steak pairs with shrimp, crispy potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, onions and avocado for a colorful and tasty platter. Alejandra also [has ingredients for a homemade vinaigrette]( to drizzle on top. [Get the recipe](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. This wasn't the usual pre-flight announcement about oxygen masks and cabin doors. The friendly skies became the family-friendly skies when United Airlines pilot Cole Doss, 31, [announced the crew joining him]( on a trip from Madrid to Spain recently. "One of these flight attendants in particular working with us today is not only an exceptional flight attendant but also [my exceptional mom](," he said to cheers from the cabin. "She’s been one of my biggest supporters in life and my career in becoming a pilot ever since my very first flight lesson." Moya Doss, who has worked for United for 45 years, was caught by surprise. "At first, I was kind of embarrassed but then I started crying because I can be emotional, especially when my kids say nice things," Moya told us. [See the sweet moment here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. 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