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WASHINGTONPOST (Brady Dennis) - Ballot measure would slash Florida property taxes and batter local budgets

Gov. Ron DeSantis says there is fat to cut, but many local officials say a sharp drop in tax revenue will hurt libraries, parks and emergency services.

WASHINGTONPOST (Hannah Knowles) - Charlie Kirk’s family alleges security failures contributed to his death

His relatives accuse Utah officials of “reckless decisions” in a document that preserves their ability to sue.

NYTIMES (Alan Rappeport) - The World Economy Is Becoming Wary of the U.S.

America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.

NYTIMES (Colby Smith) - Fed Readies for Momentous Rate Decision

The central bank is widely expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday, less than two months before the midterm elections.

NYTIMES (Joe Rennison) - Fed Meeting Will Test Central Bank’s Credibility With Bond Investors

If the Fed opts against raising interest rates on Wednesday, investors will probably increase their forecasts for inflation, injecting new turmoil into the government bond market.

NYTIMES (Aruni Soni) - Why the Fed Might Raise Interest Rates When Borrowing Costs Are Surging

Elevated interest rates have raised the cost of mortgages and car loans without dampening consumer spending.

NYTIMES (Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas and Ian Stewart) - Fuel Riots Spread Around the World, and Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel

Plus, the Russian businessman who rented an island for Donald Trump Jr.

NYTIMES (Cade Metz) - The Liftoff Scenario That Terrifies A.I. Doomsayers

“Recursive self-improvement” is the idea that artificial intelligence could learn to build and train itself, creating exponential new progress — and risk.

NYTIMES (Nate Cohn) - The Subtle Sign That A.I. Is Not Yet a National Political Issue

A Times/Siena poll shows many voters are still uncertain on the issue, including which party would do a better job on it.

NYTIMES (Neil MacFarquhar) - How 9/11 Helped Create Regional Clout for Iran

The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 paved the way for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.