By Mukesh 
When you go to a museum, do you linger on those descriptive blurbs on the wall? I often skip them. Like them or not, they’re now in jeopardy: The Smithsonian has been eliminating them in a move that critics call political self-censorship.
Here’s what you need to know
On an artificially intelligent note …
Two things you didn’t really need to know but now do:
It’s Memorial Day weekend, so maybe you’ll decide to channel your inner Joey Chestnut and eat some hot dogs. Just don’t channel too hard — because Chestnut, the competitive eater who has won the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 17 times, recently pleaded guilty to a battery misdemeanor charge. He’s on probation till October, though he still plans to compete in this year’s July 4 hot-dog-eating contest. (His lawyer said he intended to “set a new record.”)
Before you go, a quick recommendation
I hate cutting fruits and veggies. (I’ve sliced open my finger twice in the past month trying to cut avocados.) If that’s you, try out some kitchen gadgets that make chopping easy. Your fingers will thank you later.
Thanks for hanging out this morning, and have a great Memorial Day weekend! Write to us at inshort@nytimes.com. See you next week. — Evan