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It’s Saturday, August 17 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• Kamala Harris’s newly unveiled economic policy

• The rise in popularity of Gen Z PowerPoint parties

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Kamala’s economic policy

Harris unveiled her economic plan: down-payment assistance, building new homes, tax cuts for working-class Americans, capping prescription drug costs, and addressing price gouging. Barron's says reactions are mixed.

NYT: Economists aren’t into Harris' price gouging plans.

WaPo: Yup. And overall, Harris's economic proposals rely on “populist gimmicks” and lack substance.

Newsweek: Well, Mark Cuban at least supports Kamala Harris' economic policies. He says she’s not talking about price fixing, she’s pro-business!

Yahoo Finance: There’s still so much we don’t know – it’s hard to assess the impact without knowing the details. How would we pay for it? What exactly is “it”?

Gen Z PowerPoint parties

PowerPoint parties are social events where friends create and present funny slideshows. The WSJ says Gen Zers love them because it's a fun tongue-in-cheek reference to “skewer” corporate lingo.

Confused? Check out an example of a PowerPoint party presentation here.

WaPo was on board: Gen Zers are throwing PowerPoint parties for laughs and learning.

But Business Insider doesn't find them amusing: PowerPoint parties are a weird blend of work and social life. There's no need to ”workify“ social interactions.

RealSimple doesn't think it's that deep, though: PowerPoint parties are popular because they're a silly way to bond. Check out a list of fun topic ideas here.

1) A recent Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 17, with the conflict's death toll now over 40,000.

2) New rules for real estate professionals in the US could change how homes are bought and sold, focusing on transparency.

3) A brawl broke out in the Turkish parliament during a debate on a jailed opposition politician.

4) Hurricane Ernesto intensifies to a Category 2 storm as it nears Bermuda, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.