Hey, Russ!!! Can you write more articles about mosquitoes??? Summer is coming soon and I'm scared of those blood suckers!
Harriaki

Hey! I like your idea! I'll keep an eye out for stories about mosquitoes!
Russ

Hey Russ this is my first question and have you ever wrote on WW1, WW2, or even the Great Depression?
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I'm so glad you took the time to write a question. YES! We have written many articles about WWI, WWII, and the Great Depression. Try typing those terms into our search to find those stories.
Russ

Hey, I love coral because in "Water Photos Make a Splash" they talk about coral. Love,
Carolyn

I think coral is super cool too, Carolyn! I'm glad you enjoyed reading that article!
Russ

Hi, Russ. I liked the article about the Olympics. Can you please make some more about the Olympics?
Hunter

Hi, Hunter. I'm glad you liked News-O-Matic's articles about the Olympics. The 2026 Winter Olympics have ended, but the Paralympics are now going on! We'll keep an eye out for Paralympic stories to share.
Russ

Hi, Russ. At my school we learned about Women's History Month. I wondered if every month has a topic. Can you tell me about if there is a topic for each month?
Yuji

Hi, Yuji. Different groups celebrate their histories throughout the year. For example, February is Black History Month. That month honors historic African Americans. Asian/Pacific American Heritage is celebrated in May, and Native American Month is recognized in November. Each month is celebrated in some way.
Russ

Russ, are you the only one working on News-O-Matic?
Haleigh

Not at all, Haleigh! We've got a great team over here at News-O-Matic! It includes Ashley, Ryan, Hannah, Diana, Tyler, and me! Every article has a button labeled "author." You can click it to learn more about who wrote the story! ✍️
Russ

How can we find Poland?
Jude

Poland is a country in Europe, Jude! It is between the countries of Germany and Ukraine. If you want a little extra help, try searching for the article "Close Results in Poland's Election." Then, click on the Map button. It will show you where Poland is! 👁️
Russ

Hey, Russ. What's that dog at the bottom of the articles?
Lucas

That dog's name is Newsie! He's News-O-Matic's mascot! Depending on how he's feeling, he might react to the cover in silly ways! 🐶
Russ

Hi, my name is Julian. I'm in the third grade and I learned that a bison weighs 1000 pounds and eats 24 pounds of grass. And fun fact, they used to live in the northern United States on grasslands.
Julian

Thanks for sharing what you've learned with me, Julian! Bison are super cool. Did you know that the animals are the national mammal of the United States?
Russ

Hi, Russ. I just wanted to ask you, when will the winner for the new 2076 writing contest be released and announced? I submitted mine already. Thanks.
Israel

Hi, Israel. I'm excited to hear that you've entered a submission for the writing contest! The deadline is on March 20, so you can expect a winner after that date.
Russ

Hey, Russ. Are you a real person? Any way, your topics are so cool.
Carlos

Hey, Carlos. I am a real person! I'm glad you enjoy the topics on News-O-Matic. Our team tries to include many different kinds of articles!
Russ

Hey, Russ. Can you make an article about traditions around the world?
Micayla

Hey, Micayla! We love covering cultures from all over the world! Are there any specific places or traditions you want to learn more about? Celebrations can be traditions, too! One article you might be interested in is called "March Holidays." It covers March celebrations in countries such as Spain, Poland, and Ireland. You can find similar articles for other months here on News-O-Matic, too! Try typing "holidays" into the Search and see what comes up! 📅
Russ

Hey, Russ. Can you make a story about some soccer? Thank you,
Aidan

Hey, Aidan! Yes! We are writing a story right now about a soccer tournament called the SheBelieves Cup. And be sure to search in News-O-Matic for more soccer articles too! ⚽️
Russ

Do you write back to everyone? It seems like a lot of work. Do you run this place? Sorry if I sound rude.
Charity

Thanks for your question! It doesn't sound rude. I get hundreds of messages every day, so I can't write back to everyone. Also, there is a whole team of people that helps keep News-O-Matic running.
Russ

Hey Russ! I know when the next solar eclipse is coming but when will the U.S be able to see it?
Tenley

There is a total solar eclipse in the summer of 2026 and 2027, but neither will be visible from the United States. The next total solar eclipse in the United States is in 2033, but only people in Alaska can see it. Then there will be two more total solar eclipses in the United States on August 23, 2044, and August 12, 2045
Russ

Hi, Russ. I love your website a lot. Don't give up, and keep up the work! Honestly, I think the lava tubes found on venus article is really cool! I might draw a picture about it!
Ares

Hi, Ares! Thanks for telling me that you love News-O-Matic. And thanks for the encouragement! Also, I'm glad you liked that article. I would love to see your picture about it!
Russ

Hi, Russ. My name is Chloe. What's this thing on News-O-Matic about an America contest with an essay? I haven't seen it, but I'm curious!
Chloe

Hi, Chloe. I'm happy you're curious about the writing contest! News-O-Matic is marking the 250th birthday of the United States by inviting readers like you to imagine America's future. Visit www.newsomatic.org/2076 with an adult to learn more! I hope to read your essay!
Russ

Hey, Russ. When is Eid al-Fitr?
Mersana

Good question, Mersana! That holiday marks the end of Ramadan for those who practice Islam. In 2026, Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20.
Russ

Hey, Russ. Can you make an article about Leonardo da Vinci?
Murphy

I like that idea! I'll keep my eye out for news stories about Leonardo da Vinci. Thanks, Murphy!
Russ

Why wouldn't they put Punch in another habitat with other monkeys like him that liked him?
Jenkins

That's a really good question! I'm not an animal expert, so I can't be certain, but according to the Ichikawa City Zoo workers, it is normal for a baby macaque to need to learn how to behave with the rest of the group. The other monkeys are communicating with Punch about how they want him to act, even though it seems rough to us. Punch might have a hard time with any group of monkeys. He's just learning.
Russ

Hello, Russ! Nice to meet you. I wanted to tell you that News-O-Matic is a great website.
Dia

Hello, Dia! Nice to meet you too. Thank you for sending this kind message. The team works hard on News-O-Matic.
Russ

Hi, Russ. This is my second time on this app. I think its awesome. Great job.
Julia

Hi, Julia! Welcome to News-O-Matic! Thanks for the compliment.
Russ

Hey, Russ. I am a BIG dino fan and LOVED the new dinosaur article. I remember the Spinosaurus from Jurassic Park 3!!!!!
Holst

Hey! I think dinosaurs are super cool too! I'm so happy that you loved the dinosaur article.
Russ

Hi, Russ. I was just wondering, how many drawings do you receive each day to judge for the top ten?
Jayda

Hi, Jayda. Readers send in hundreds of drawings each day! Sometimes we even get more than 1,000. There's no way I could display all of them. Drawings that are connected to the recent News-O-Matic articles are the most likely to get in the top ten.
Russ

How do you know all of these things?
Teagan

The writers at News-O-Matic do a lot of research in order to share the news with readers like you! We visit trusted sources and talk with experts.
Russ

I wonder what day a solar eclipse is coming.
Emma

The next solar eclipse is coming on August 12, 2026! People in Greenland, Iceland, and Spain will be able to see it.
Russ

Hello. I love Punch.
Zeppelin

You're in good company! Many people have shared their love for the Japanese macaque. Now he's got a lot of people cheering him on!
Russ

Dear Russ, when I was reading Woman’s History Month it got me wondering, how many woman are there in the world? Thanks, Russ! From,
Charlie

Good question, Charlie! Experts believe there are about 4.13 billion women in the world. That is nearly half of the world's population.
Russ

How do you choose which letters you'll respond to?
Salmoneus

I answer as many messages as I can! I may not always have the time to get to everyone. However, I do READ everything! 👀
Russ

I really liked the story about Punch the monkey. I first learned about him from my aunt. I learned new information from the story though.
Livia

I'm so glad to hear that you like that article. And I'm even more happy to know that you learned new information from reading it! 🐵
Russ

Where is Israel?
Kaston

Israel is in an area of the world called the Middle East. That area includes parts of northern Africa and southwestern Asia. The countries of Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria all border Israel.
Russ

Hey, Russ. I'm Yohanna. I just wanted to say, are you AI? Your replies have the best grammar ever!!
Yohanna

Hey, Yohanna! I am not AI! I have had a lot of time to learn about grammar. I've been an editor for more than 20 years! Plus, I double check that my grammar is correct.
Russ

Hey, Russ. The next time you see Ashley Morgan, pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaase tell her that I looooooooved the article about cats!!! (Wacky Week: Cats) Thanks! 🐱
Lillian

Thanks so much for your kind words, Lillian! I will be sure to let Ashley know! 😸
Russ

I can't believe a sock monkey had that much history! It seems like a fun toy, and it was able to be made from just a sock. It's amazing how creative people can get, from the original design in the Great Depression, to the super sized one we see today.
William

I agree! It's really cool to hear about the creativity of others! Would you want to try and make a sock monkey?
Russ

Hi, Russ. I loved the Olympics and I know a lot about them. However, I don't know a lot about the Paralympics. Have you written any articles on the Paralympics? I really want to learn about them.
Yuji

Hey there, Yuji! We covered the Summer Paralympics back in 2024. Check out the article "Welcome to the Paris Paralympics!" to learn more! This year's Winter Paralympics begin on March 6. Keep reading News-O-Matic for more articles about that upcoming event! ❄️
Russ