Wednesday Notes: Eric Bieniemy, Forever Chemicals, AI providing life advice

Wednesday Notes: Eric Bieniemy, Forever Chemicals, AI providing life advice


Eric Bieniemy Knows the Importance of This Season—for Him and the Commanders

Eric Bieniemy Knows the Importance of This Season—for Him and the Commanders
The former Chiefs offensive coordinator has long been passed over for head-coaching jobs. But in a new environment, and with play-calling duties and a dual role, he’s looking to show the league everything he can do.

‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. What Are They Doing to Us?

‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. What Are They Doing to Us?
PFAS lurk in so much of what we eat, drink and use. Scientists are only beginning to understand how they’re impacting our health — and what to do about them.

Google Tests an A.I. Assistant That Offers Life Advice

What could go wrong?

Google Tests an A.I. Assistant That Offers Life Advice
The tech giant is evaluating tools that would use artificial intelligence to perform tasks that some of its researchers have said should be avoided.

X Reverses Slowed Access to News Outlets, but Rival Sites Still Affected

X Slows Down Access to Some Rival Sites
Elon Musk’s social media service “throttled” access to sites such as Substack and Facebook, according to an analysis, but began reversing the slow access to news sites.

Oklahoma declines to discuss a settlement of Tulsa Race Massacre survivors’ lawsuit

Oklahoma declines to discuss a settlement of Tulsa Race Massacre survivors’ lawsuit - New York Amsterdam News
Oklahoma says it won’t discuss a settlement with survivors who are seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and have appealed a Tulsa County judge’s dismissal of the case last month.

NBA In-Season Tournament schedule: Prime-time matchups for the group-play stage revealed

NBA In-Season Tournament schedule: Prime-time matchups for the group-play stage revealed
There are quite a few intriguing matchups coming this November

In Praise of 'Bluey,' the Most Grown-up Television Show for Children

In Praise of ‘Bluey,’ the Most Grown-Up Television Show for Children
The hit Australian cartoon doesn’t hesitate to explore complicated feelings in a way that kids can understand, and that their parents will appreciate.

Inside Pharrell's World at Louis Vuitton—and the New Era of Fashion He's Leading

Inside Pharrell’s World at Louis Vuitton—and the New Era of Fashion He’s Leading
With Pharrell Williams freshly enthroned at Louis Vuitton, a grand new convergence between fashion and pop culture is underway.