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. theworldandeverythinginit.org/stickerThank you for supporting The World and Everything in It ❤️ wng.org/donate──────────────Additional support comes from Dordt University. Offering fast-track Ag degrees to help graduates make an impact in agriculture sooner. Dordt.eduFrom WatersEdge Kingdom Capital. Asset management for churches, schools, and ministries — backed by 80 years of experience. watersedge.com/capitalAnd from Boyce College, which offers a Christ-centered education built on the truth of God’s Word. Every student—no matter their major—takes 30 hours of Bible and theology, learning how to think biblically, live faithfully, and lead with conviction. Formed from the 160-year legacy of Southern Seminary, Boyce College prepares students for maximum faithfulness in the world, the workplace, the church, and the family. Learn more at boycecollege.com