Hi, Russ! I love News-O-Matic!
Clara

Hi, Clara! Thanks for sharing your love for News-O-Matic! I love it too. And it's awesome to hear positive words from readers like you!
Russ

Hi, Russ. I loved the story of Jane Goodall and I think its really cool that you get to write for News-O-Matic. Bye. Sincerely,
Audrey

Hi, Audrey! I'm glad you appreciated that article. And I agree, I also think it's cool to write for News-O-Matic! I love my job. 😊
Russ

What’s your favorite color?
Jack

My favorite color is pale blue. I like it because of the way the Earth looks from space. It's sometimes called the pale blue dot! 🌎
Russ

Hi, Russ! I was wondering if you guys would be able to make a report about Ojibwe People? They are a Native American group and I would like to learn about them. Plus, I am in the Ojibwe tribe so I would like to know about them.
Adie

Thank you so much for sharing your request, Adie! News-O-Matic has a few articles about the Ojibwe People. You can find them by typing "Ojibwe" into the Search. I think it is so cool that you want to learn more. I will keep an eye out for other news stories about the Objiwe People!
Russ

Hey, Russ. I like your work in the paragraphs. Keep it up! :)
Brayden

Hey, Brayden! Thanks for the kind words! Everyone at News-O-Matic works hard to create great articles for you to read. I appreciate your encouragement. :)
Russ

Dear Russ, where is the U.K.?
Khloe

Good question, Khloe. The U.K. (or United Kingdom) is a nation in northwestern Europe. It includes a large island in the Atlantic Ocean called Britain! The United Kingdom is made up of the countries England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. 🇬🇧
Russ

When is the next Halloween contest? From your new friend,
Violet

The Halloween writing contest is happening right now! You can learn more about the contest by having a parent or teacher help you go to this webpage: www.newsomatic.org/halloween-contest. 👻
Russ

Can you write another article about A.I?
Nora

There is so much news about artificial intelligence in the world right now! So, we will definitely share more articles about AI in the future. What makes you curious about AI?
Russ

Hi. I'm in love with News-O-Matic.
Maisy

I love to hear that! What are your favorite parts of News-O-Matic?
Russ

This is Enzo and I really like your articles. Can you please keep posting?
Enzo

You got it, Enzo! Thanks for your kind words! We publish brand new articles every day from Monday through Friday. What are some of your favorite stories to read? 📖
Russ

Dear Russ, my name is Marnie. I am doing a report on Vermont the state. Will you please put more information on Vermont? 🏐😀 Sincerely,
Marnie

Hey, Marnie! Thanks for your question. It sounds like you've got a cool report you're working on. What kinds of information about Vermont are you including? You can find articles on News-O-Matic about Vermont by typing the name of the state into the Search! I'll look for more news stories about the state too. Good luck on your report!
Russ

Hi, Russ. I'm Scarlett. How's your day going? Good? That's amazing! Also, you did amazing on those articles. Keep the good work up. :)
Scarlett

Hi, Scarlett! My day is going well. Thanks for asking! How about you? And thank you for the compliment! I'll share your encouraging message with our team!
Russ

Hi, Russ. Is Jane Goodall a monkey expert or chimp expert?
Joy

Hi, Joy! Jane Goodall is a chimp expert. Chimpanzees (or chimps) are actually not the same as monkeys! Chimpanzees are part of a group of primates called apes. They include other animals like gorillas and orangutans. 🦧
Russ

Hey, Russ. Is News-O-Matic available to all of the USA or more or not all of the USA?
Leonardo

Hey, Leonardo! I think it's cool that you're curious about that. There are News-O-Matic readers all over the world! That includes places in North America like the United States and Canada and other places like China and Türkiye.
Russ

Hi! My name is Aubree and I was wondering if you could post some Halloween tales or stories please!!!
Aubree

Hi! Aubree, I love sharing Halloween tales and stories! In fact, have you heard of News-O-Matic's Write Fright writing contest? Readers like you can share their own Halloween story. The winners will be published in News-O-Matic! Ask a parent or teacher to go to www.newsomatic.org/halloween-contest to learn more. 👻
Russ

Who won Fat Bear Week? I do not know. So, if you could please tell me who won, thank you. I want Flotato or Grazer to win.
Ethan

This year's winner was a bear named Chunk! You can learn more about the 2025 contest in the News-O-Matic article "Fat Bear Week: Chunk Is the Champ!"
Russ

Hello, Russ. I have a question about the Chicago River article. If the Chicago River was closed down for swimming for almost 100 years, what would the people use the Chicago River for? Would the people use it for their boats like kayaks? From,
Maxine

I'm glad you're thinking about that article, Maxine. There are walkways along the Chicago River with restaurants and shops. People walk along the river and enjoy the view. And you're right: people do use the river for boats. Some of the boats are for fun activities like kayaking or boat tours. Other boats are for businesses like water taxis or shipping. 🚣‍♂️
Russ

This app is so good because it has games on it. It has cool stuff to learn about. It has movies to learn on this app and even shows. This app is just so fun and good and peaceful Y’all’s app is just so great.
Bentley

Thank you so much for your kind words! It is encouraging to hear from readers like you. And it is helpful to know which parts of News-O-Matic you like the best!
Russ

Hi, I'm Rosalyn. Nice to meet you.
Rosalyn

Hi, Rosalyn. I'm Russ. It's nice to meet you too! Is this your first time on News-O-Matic?
Russ

What type of news is your favorite?
Alonso

That's a fun question! One topic I enjoy reading and writing about is space. Space news is definitely some of my favorite news.
Russ

Do you know what the Savannah Bananas are?
Olivia

I do know what the Savannah Bananas are! In fact, I wrote an article all about them. Check it out on News-O-Matic. Search for the article "Going Bananas for Baseball!"
Russ

Hey, Russ. My name's Savannah and I was wondering if you could see the whole world?
Savannah

Hey, Savannah. No one has ever seen the whole world. When astronauts or special cameras go out in space, they can see part of the world. But the Earth is a sphere — that's like a ball. That means there are always parts that are out of view. Unless you use a camera to take many pictures and put them all together, you'd never be able to see the whole world from one spot.
Russ

Hi! I'm Aubrey and I'm new to News-O-Matic. Can you please teach me about it more? Thanks!
Aubrey

Hi, Aubrey! Welcome to News-O-Matic! There's so much to learn here. There are five new articles every weekday. You can click on the articles to read them. Or, you can use the Search to find more on topics you're interested in. Each article has fun extras like a Map, Poll, and Slide Show. Check them out! And it sounds like you already found the News Room. You can send in messages or drawings there!
Russ

Where is the Brandenburg Gate located?
Nora

The Brandenburg Gate is in Berlin, Germany. News-O-Matic will have a big story about it in a few days, Nora! Check back soon to read the article. 🇩🇪
Russ

Hi, Russ. I’m Ellie and I really like your articles. I was wondering if you could do more ones on sports! I really really like sports. I do diving and field hockey also!
Ellie

Hi, Ellie. Thanks for the compliment and sharing about your favorite topics! I like sports too. I'll keep an eye out for news stories about sports — especially diving and field hockey!
Russ

Hi, Russ! I need to ask how do you do it — make a newspaper for kids and keep them up to date on school days? And how do you get the games, they're so good!!
Tyler

Hi, Tyler! That's a great question. The answer is: I don't do it all myself! There is a whole team of people here at News-O-Matic working to bring the news, games, and everything else to readers like you!
Russ

Hey, Russ! I'm Vera and I just started 6th grade! I don't know if I should be scared or not. Any advice?
Vera

Hey, Vera! I don't think you should be scared of 6th grade. But I think it's totally normal to feel nervous — it might be a big change for you! You can read some advice from older students like you! Check out the News-O-Matic article "Kids’ Tips for Middle School."
Russ

Hello! Do you love your job?
Anh

Hello! Yes! I do love my job! I especially enjoy learning new things all the time and getting to share about the news with readers like you. 😁
Russ

Hey, I am Jenny. I always check News-O-Matic because you always post interesting things.
Jenny

Hey, Jenny! It's a great idea to check News-O-Matic often — we share interesting news every day. I'm glad you enjoy reading here!
Russ

Hi, Russ! It's my first time in News-O-Matic! My favorite part about News-O-Matic are the games. What about you?
Walter

Hi, Walter. Welcome to News-O-Matic! I like the games, but my favorite part is the articles (especially ones about baseball and space!). What kinds of articles do you like?
Russ

Hi, Russ! I’m Clémence, but you can just call me Clém! I LOVE animals and mysteries and was hoping you could do more articles about them! 😁
Cl�m

Hi, Clém! Animals and mysteries are very cool! I like reading and writing about those topics too. I will keep my eyes out for more stories like that!
Russ

Hey, Russ! I always wonder, do you get our messages but you just don't answer them? Is that true?
Avery

Good question, Avery. I get LOTS of messages every day. So there's no way I could answer all of them. But I do see them all!
Russ

Ben and Jerry's should now be called Ben's because Jerry left. Isn't that weird?
Caroline

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Caroline! I'm sure it feels strange for some workers at Ben and Jerry's. I wonder what kind of changes the company might see now that Jerry has left.
Russ

Where was the Berlin Wall located?
Kaizlee

The Berlin Wall split the German city of Berlin in half. If you want to learn more about it, try reading the News-O-Matic article "The Fall of the Berlin Wall."
Russ

Hi, Russ. I'm Ayriah and I love News-O-Matic.
Ayriah

Hi, Ayriah. It makes me very happy to hear that you love News-O-Matic! The whole team here works hard to make sure you enjoy it. What are your favorite parts?
Russ