Renowned poet and Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman has penned a heartfelt tribute to first responders battling the wildfires and helping those in need. In "Smoldering Dawn," she expresses her fears and hopes and celebrates how the community is coming together to face this trauma. Amna Nawaz spoke with Gorman about how the poem came to be and her new children's book, "Girls on the Rise." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Most of the video entertainment we watch these days isn't at the movies, on TV or even on a computer -- it's on a smartphone. To cater to these changing habits, companies are turning out bite-sized soap operas for phone viewing. Ej Dickson, a senior writer at New York Magazine covering culture, joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Eliasson is a globally renowned artist who uses elements of the natural world to make us see that world in new ways. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with Eliasson for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Last year, Barnes and Noble opened nearly 60 stores around the country and plans for 60 more to open in 2025. It's the latest twist in a long-running saga for a company that's been a bellwether for the book business. Jeffrey Brown continues our ongoing reporting on the book industry for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Lang Lang, one of the world's most famous classical pianists, discovered his passion for piano while growing up alongside other musicians in China. Today, he stands as a globally acclaimed classical pianist whose extraordinary talent has led him to perform with diverse musical legends. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on loving what you play. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Artificial intelligence continued to redefine the tech landscape in 2024, driving change in a wide range of fields. AI has quickly become a part of everyday life, with AI-powered features integrated into everything from search engines and cell phones to hospital equipment and politics. Jeffrey Brown discussed the year's ups and downs in AI advancement with Reed Albergotti of Semafor.

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Mark Rober discovered his passion for engineering as a kid, tinkering with gadgets and building creative contraptions. A former NASA engineer turned YouTube sensation, he now runs CrunchLabs, where he develops hands-on science kits to spark curiosity and innovation in young minds. Rober shares his Brief But Spectacular take on being amazed at the world around us.

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It's the season for year-end lists and we've got you covered when it comes to the best books of 2024. Jeffrey Brown sat down with two of our regular literary critics, Maureen Corrigan and Gilbert Cruz, to highlight their favorites. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

However you listened to music this year -- streaming on an app or the old-fashioned way on a radio -- 2024 saw breakthrough artists, chart-topping hits and a return of some top-tier legacy performers. Freelance music writer and critic Maura Johnston and The Root senior writer Candace McDuffie join Stephanie Sy to discuss the music that had us hitting repeat this year. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As 2024 comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the year's biggest stories through the images of photojournalists. We spoke with four photographers who documented the presidential campaign, the protests over the war in Gaza, the Paris Olympics and much more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders