9.15 | Regulating in the dark

Tue » Washington debates how to regulate AI dangers no one fully understands—without slowing the race and handing China an edge. Also: Iran-backed Houthis squeeze a second global shipping chokepoint. Meanwhile, students are reaching college without basic literacy. Plus: elementary schools rethink screens, Girl Scout cookie season goes to the dogs, and Bethel McGrew carries a 9/11 hero’s story into a new generation. Today’s stories— > Tuesday morning news > Interview: Regulating in the dark > Yemen: The second squeeze > Literacy: The pretend degree > Kicker: Good boys get cookies > Education: Lessons offscreen > Commentary: Carrying his name ★ Order your commemorative sticker celebrating 15 years and 100 million downloads.