• How artificial intelligence impacted our lives in 2024 and what's next

    How artificial intelligence impacted our lives in 2024 and what's next

    Dec 31, 2024 11:35 PM EDT

    ... 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. ... Nick Schifrin: 2024 will be known as the year that artificial intelligence redefined the technology landscape. 2025 may be known as the year that the ...

  • New mothers face barriers getting the mental health care so many need

    New mothers face barriers getting the mental health care so many need

    Dec 31, 2024 11:30 PM EDT

    ... postpartum depression and anxiety, but barriers to care remain and disproportionately affect women of color. Ali Rogin reports as part of our Race Matters coverage. ... Nick Schifrin: In the United States, the rate of maternal mortality has soared to nearly three times that of other high-income countries. And among ...

  • How the expanded playoff and unprecedented money is reshaping college football

    How the expanded playoff and unprecedented money is reshaping college football

    Dec 31, 2024 11:25 PM EDT

    ... are now receiving millions of dollars themselves. William Brangham discussed how this money is impacting the sport with Pablo Torre of "Pablo Torre Finds Out." ... Nick Schifrin: The college football playoff, which recently expanded to 12 teams, resumes tonight. And unprecedented money is pouring in. ESPN is reportedly paying more ...

  • Mark Rober's Brief But Spectacular take on being amazed at the world around us

    Mark Rober's Brief But Spectacular take on being amazed at the world around us

    Dec 31, 2024 11:20 PM EDT

    ... like this. Two for two, baby. Two for two! My name is Mark Rober, and this was my Brief But Spectacular take on just being amazed at the amazing physical world around us. Nick Schifrin: And you can watch more Brief But Spectacular videos online at PBS.org/NewsHour/Brief.

  • Jimmy Carter remembered as humanitarian and statesman

    Jimmy Carter remembered as humanitarian and statesman

    Dec 30, 2024 11:55 PM EDT

    ... at 100, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol next week before his funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Laura Barrón-López reports. ... Nick Schifrin:  Welcome to the "News Hour." Former President Jimmy Carter tonight is being remembered as a humanitarian and statesman more than 40 years after ...

  • A look at Carter's accomplishments as president and his legacy as a human rights champion

    A look at Carter's accomplishments as president and his legacy as a human rights champion

    Dec 30, 2024 11:50 PM EDT

    ... he said, we will continue to have a strong country. So it was something that I will always, that all of us will identify with him. Nick Schifrin:  Jim Fallows, Kai Bird, Judy Woodruff, thank you very much. Kai Bird:  Thank you. James Fallows:  Thank you.Judy Woodruff:  Thank you.

  • News Wrap: South Korea orders inspection of entire aviation sector after crash kills 179

    News Wrap: South Korea orders inspection of entire aviation sector after crash kills 179

    Dec 30, 2024 11:40 PM EDT

    ... Roger. I traded my electric guitar for it.Linda Lavin: You what? (Laughter) Actress: He traded his electric guitar. Linda Lavin: I heard him! (Laughter) Nick Schifrin: The sitcom aired on CBS for nearly a decade, becoming a prime-time hit and earning Lavin two Golden Globes. Following "Alice," she ...

  • U.S. sees sharp decline in murders and other crimes in 2024

    U.S. sees sharp decline in murders and other crimes in 2024

    Dec 30, 2024 11:35 PM EDT

    ... William Brangham discussed what the data tells us with Jeff Asher, the co-founder of AH Datalytics and creator of the Real-Time Crime Index. ... Nick Schifrin: There is new data out that show the number of murders in this country is declining rapidly. Crime was, of course, a central ...

  • Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how Trump's 2nd term could define Biden's legacy

    Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how Trump's 2nd term could define Biden's legacy

    Dec 30, 2024 11:30 PM EDT

    ... will say, lots of voters were predicting that somehow Joe Biden would get out of the race well before that happened. Those voters were right. Nick Schifrin: Amy, political highlight of the year, in about 25 seconds? Amy Walter: Yes. I think it was that the Republican success was decisive ...

  • Social media trend encourages young people to buy less and reconsider their consumption

    Social media trend encourages young people to buy less and reconsider their consumption

    Dec 30, 2024 11:25 PM EDT

    ... seven percent more than 2023. But a social media trend is urging eager consumers to hit pause before pressing the purchase button. Paul Solman reports. ... Nick Schifrin: This holiday shopping season, Americans were projected to spend 7 percent more than last year. But our Paul Solman was alerted to a ...