Hi! Russ, I want to be a writer and share information about world causes, but I don't know where to start. If I want to write an article on here I was wondering how. Also, are there any good books on world pollution or causes?
Grace

Hi, Grace. Picking a topic you care about or are curious about is a good place to start. Then, you need to do research. Read books or trusted websites. You can talk to experts too. Then you can write about what you learned. Last, you need to ask someone else to give you feedback and then you make changes to your writing based on that feedback. Also, there are lots of good books on pollution or causes. You can search News-O-Matic or ask a librarian to help you find a book at a library.
Russ

How do people make News-O-Matic articles?
Ava

News-O-Matic has a team of writers who make the articles. Every day we research the news — that means we talk to experts and search for the facts. Then we write about it! After that, someone else on the team looks over the article. They give ideas to make the article better. Then we finish writing with their suggestions in mind!
Russ

Hey, Russ! Do you know why the "age check" is needed to be done in Roblox? This "age check" is harder than just going like "this player was born on XXXX..." This would make it a LOT easier to do!
Blake

Hey there, Blake! The problem with just writing down a birthday is that players can put the wrong information. Roblox hopes the new age check system will be more accurate. Leaders want to group players with similar ages together. They say this will help protect Roblox's users.
Russ

Hey, Russ. Can you make an article about classic 80s movies like Gremlins, Back to the Future, and E.T. I want to read an article about the topic and I love those movies.
John

That's a cool idea, John! I'll keep it in mind for the future! We should have some articles about famous directors who made movies in the 80s. One moviemaker we covered was Tim Burton. He made popular films such as "Beetlejuice," "Batman," and a short film called "Frankenweenie!" You can read more about him in the article "Masters of Horror: Tim Burton." Do you have any other favorite movies or directors? 🍿
Russ

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, Russ. This is Hunter. Can you make some more articles on art?
Hunter

Sure thing, Hunter! There will certainly be more articles about art coming to News-O-Matic. Are there certain kinds of art or art topics that you're most interested in?
Russ

Hey! Clayton here. What is the most popular state?
Clayton

Hey, Clayton! The International Trade Administration is a U.S. government group that tracks visitors to the country from other countries. It says New York is the state that receives the most visitors from outside of the United States. That's one way to measure how popular a state it!
Russ

Hi, Russ. It is cool how basically anyone can do the Seven Summits and how the guy with the prosthetic kept being motivated even if it was hard and he wanted to give up.
Tiffany

I agree, Tiffany! Learning about Hari Budha Magar and his efforts to climb the Seven Summits was really cool! I hope you feel motivated to keep working hard even when you want to give up.
Russ

I was learning about ICE in Minnesota. It must have been scary to protest in front of everyone and not stop screaming. I know I wouldn't want to do that!!! :(
Isla

Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the News-O-Matic article "Minnesota Cities Go on Strike." I'm sure standing up for what you believe in can be scary at times. The people in Minnesota must care a lot about what they're protesting for.
Russ

Hey, Russ. It's Grace! I was wondering, if you have a subject you wanted to make an article about on here, where would be a good place to start? How do I publish one on here? Thanks!
Grace

Hey, Grace! Thanks for your question! All of the articles here on News-O-Matic are written by the NOM team. However, you can always let us know about stories or topics you’d like us to cover. You can send me a message anytime in the News Room! ⌨️
Russ

Thanks, Russ, for listening to me. I have been asking for a bit. Do you like Harry Potter?
Jackson

I sure do, Jackson! In fact, the NOM team loves writing about Harry Potter! Do you have a favorite book or character? 🪄
Russ

Hey, Russ. Can you make more articles about sports? My assignment is about sports. Thank you.
Scarlett

Hey, Scarlett! We've got a bunch of sports articles you might enjoy! One recent article is called "Senegal Celebrates Soccer Title." It's about a big soccer competition called the Africa Cup of Nations. Another article is "Soccer Star Signs Record Deal!" It's about American soccer player Trinity Rodman, who plays for the Washington Spirit. We'll also cover the winner of Super Bowl LX. That big football game is on February 8! What are some sports stories you'd like to read about? ⚽ 🏈
Russ

Hiiii, Russ!!! Can you write about the snow storm yesterday?
Selina

Good news, Selina! I did write an article about the recent storm! It's called "Huge Winter Storm Blasts America." You should read it! ❄️
Russ

My name is Kylee and I love News-O-Matic.
Kylee

Hey, Kylee! I'm glad you enjoy News-O-Matic. Thanks for telling me! What do you enjoy reading about the most?
Russ

Hi, Russ. I was wondering if you could tell me when the next person to step on the Moon will be. I’m trying to know, but I can’t figure it out. 🐬🛼 Love,
Easlyn

Hi, Easlyn. NASA is a group that sends astronauts into space. Its next mission to the surface of the Moon is called Artemis III. Officials say the mission is supposed to take place by 2028. 🌕
Russ

How was your day?
Lane

My day was pretty good, thanks for asking! How was your day?
Russ

Hi, Russ! How big is the Sun in centimeters and in inches? Also how many stars can you fit in the Moon?
Elliot

Hi, Elliot! The diameter of the Sun is about 139,200,000,000 centimeters (or 2,741,500,000 inches). That is more than 100 times larger than the Earth. ☀️ Stars are actually much bigger than the Moon. For example, the Sun is a star, and it is 400 times wider than the Moon! ☀️ 🌖
Russ

Hi, Russ. It's Isla. The huge winter storm recently came, and I'm wondering what the animals are doing to protect themselves. Stay warm!
Isla

Hi, Isla! That's a great question! Different animals have different strategies to stay warm during chilly weather. Take squirrels, for example. Those critters usually fatten up and spend more time in their dens during the winter. The fat helps keep them warm! If you want to learn about other animals, we have some articles that can help. Try typing "Cold Survival" or "Winter Survival" into the Search bar. You can learn about creatures like polar bears, narwhals, and wood frogs! 🐻‍❄️ 🐸 ❄️
Russ

Hi, Russ. I was wondering if you could make more hockey articles. I have been really getting into hockey lately and hope you can make more articles. Thank you for your time. 😊
Connor

Hi, Connor. I think it's cool that you want to read more about the sport! 🏒 We will be sure to write a hockey story for the upcoming Olympics. Players from the NHL will be competing in the Olympics for the first time since 2014!
Russ

Hi, Russ. My name is Carter. I love going on your app News-O-Matic.
Carter

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Carter! Messages from readers like you are very encouraging. 🙂
Russ

Russ I love all your articles. I was wondering if you can make more articles about sports. I would love that!!!
Jhersh

Thanks so much, Jhersh. I am a big sports fan, so I really enjoy writing sports articles. We will have the Super Bowl and the Olympics coming up. What sport should we write about?
Russ

Is the Eiffel Tower the tallest structure in the world? If not, what is?
Isla

The tallest structure in the world is the Burj Khalifa. That is a building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is 2,717 feet (828 meters) tall. The Eiffel Tower is 1,083 feet (330 meters) tall. It WAS the tallest when it was built in 1887!
Russ

I can't wait for the snow to fall and have so much fun. Yay! SNOW TIME!
Kelly

Winter is full of cool activities, Kelly! Just remember to bundle up to stay warm. It's also important to be careful around slippery ice! What are some of your favorite things to do in the snow? ❄️
Russ

HI, RUSS! My name is Penni! I read an article about speech language pathology and loved it! It's my dream job! Could you make more articles about it? Thanks!
Penni

Hi, Penni! I'm so glad you loved that article! It's really cool to learn all about what different people do for jobs. I'm sure you can have that job some day if you keep learning about it and working toward it! I'll let you know if I see any more stories about speech language pathology.
Russ

Hi, Russ! Do you like squids?
Jackson

I think squids are cool, Jackson! Did you know that the animals have beaks? And they have three hearts!!! 🦑
Russ

Hello, My name is Bridgette. How are you today?
Bridgette

Hi Bridgette! I'm doing pretty well. Like most folks, I'm getting ready for the big storm. How are you?
Russ

Hey, Russ. Shouldn't the "Ask Russ" button only be for articles made by Russ, or do you just know everything about all the articles? 😊
Anthony

Good question, Anthony! The writers at News-O-Matic, including me, meet every morning. We plan the day's stories as a team! That means I know a lot about the articles that you read! If I ever need help, I can always check in with the other writers! ✏️
Russ

Hey Russ! I am getting ready for the winter storm that's coming in. This is the first snow my town has had in about 3 years! Does it snow a lot where you live? Hope everyone stays safe!
108134088

Hi there! A lot of readers are excited about the snow. It definitely snows where I live near New York City. What do you like to do in the snow? ❄️
Russ

I love art and I also love music!
Isabella

Thanks for sharing, Isabella! I will be sure to write more stories about art and music. Do you have a favorite kind of art or instrument? 🎸
Russ

Is Taylor Swift REALLY related to Emily Dickinson, and did all those people exist?
Kathleen

That's right, Kathleen! Emily Dickinson was a real writer. She was born in Massachusetts and lived from 1830 to 1886. Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are sixth cousins, three times removed!
Russ

Dear Russ: can you write about the snowstorm coming soon?
Shayda

Hi, Shayda! Weather forecasters say much of the eastern United States will be affected by the big storm. Some schools canceled classes on Friday! The News-O-Matic team plans to do a story about the storm on Monday. By then, we should know more about it! ❄️
Russ

Hi Russ. Every time I come to the news room I always wonder who the 2 people in that picture are? I was just wondering. THANKS!!!!
a human

Those are my two children! I have a boy and a girl. That's a photo of them on my desk. 😊
Russ

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiii Russssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's Thomas here. Can you tell me how many states you have been to? I love News-O-Matic!
Thomas

Helllloooooo, Thomas! 😉 I have visited 43 of the 50 states in the United States. The ones I have not been to yet are Hawaii, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, and New Mexico. I am looking forward to visiting them all! 🇺🇸
Russ

Hey Russ, this is Gracelyn. I was wondering what was the place with the most amount of snow in the United States?
Gracelyn

Good question, Gracelyn! Check out my recent story, "Huge Winter Storm Blasts America." It gives the answer. (Hint: It's a place in New Mexico.) ❄️
Russ

HI, RUSS!!! My name is Mia. I want you to tell me, are daddy long legs a spider?
Mia

HI, MIA! I had to do some research to answer your question. Daddy long legs insects are not spiders. They are arachnids, but spiders must have two body segments and produce silk. Daddy long legs have one body segment and do not produce silk. 🕷️
Russ

Is there such thing as edible glue?
Ammit

There is such a thing as edible glue. It's special glue just for food — don't eat any other kind of glue! Edible glue is sometimes used to decorate food and make things like spices, fruits, flowers, and leaves to stick.
Russ