Harris aims to energize Black men; ‘Terrifier 3’ slashes ‘Joker’ at box office

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing a series of proposals designed to give Black men more economic opportunities as she works to energize a key voting bloc that has Democrats concerned about a lack of enthusiasm. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is also looking to increase his appeal to both Black and Hispanic voters.

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable growth. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said that their work helps understand why societies with a poor rule of law and institutions that exploit the population do not generate growth or change for the better. 

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike on a hospital courtyard in the Gaza Strip early Monday killed at least four people and sent flames sweeping through a packed tent camp for people displaced by the war. 

NEW YORK (AP) — The choices on the movie marquee this weekend included Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, a film about Donald Trump, a “Saturday Night Live” origin story and even Pharrell Williams as a Lego. In the end, all were trounced by an ax-wielding clown. Gory, low-budget slasher “Terrifier 3” topped the weekend box office with an estimated $18.3 million. 

In other news:

• Vice President Harris responds to Trump's accusations FEMA isn't doing enough for hurricane victims.
• Harris' doctor reports she's in 'excellent health.' Her campaign wants to draw a contrast with Trump.
• Former President Donald Trump traveled to Colorado to drive his anti-immigration message.
• JD Vance refused five times to acknowledge Donald Trump lost 2020 election in podcast interview.
• In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad.
• If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it.
• TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges.
• Boeing will lay off 10% of its employees as a strike by factory workers cripples airplane production.
• Fisher-Price recalls over 2 million 'Snuga Swings' following the deaths of 5 infants.
• 1 dead and 9 wounded when groups exchange gunfire after Tennessee university celebration.
• The Dodgers dominate the Mets in the NLCS opener, The Liberty draw even in the WNBA Finals, the NFC North goes 3-and-0, and the Stars get a stellar performance from their new goaltender. 
• Excerpts from Russian opposition leader Navalny's memoir show he knew he would die in prison.
• North Korea is preparing to destroy northern parts of inter-Korean roads, Seoul says.
• Netanyahu mulls plan to empty northern Gaza of civilians and cut off aid to those left inside.
• Middle East latest Iran indirectly threatens US forces against operating in Israel.
• Norway introduces temporary border checks after its terror threat level was raised.
• People in Lebanon, tired of the government, take matters into their own hands to feed the displaced.
• Ukrainian recruiters descend on Kyiv's nightlife in search of men not registered for conscription.
• An Australian police sergeant likely to be charged over a Nazi salute.

—The Associated Press

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