How many names are there for a mountain lion?
Rrichter920

Some other names for a mountain lion are puma, cougar, catamount, and panther. It has many names because these animals live in so many different places. For example, puma is an Inca word from South America. And "catamount' is short for "cat of the mountain!"
Russ

Why is some art so expensive?
Reid.155

Good question, Reid! Some art is expensive because people believe it is valuable. That could be because it's by a famous artist, like Frida Kahlo, or because the art is rare. The value of anything — like a baseball card, house, or painting — is based on how much people are willing to pay for it!
Russ

What is skibidi?
35Atallini

A lot of people are wondering about "skibidi." We explained the word's origin in a News-O-Matic article. It came from a YouTube video series. Read more about that and other interesting words in the story, "From the Internet to the Dictionary."
Russ

What is a penny made out of?
Maddie

Hi, Maddie! Pennies were mostly made of zinc. You can find that fact and more info about pennies in Ryan Cramer's story, "Last Pennies Off the Presses." Type "penny" or "pennies" into the Search bar to find this and other News-O-Matic stories on the topic!
Russ

Why is there a thing called National Toilet Day?
Willa

Good question, Willa! The United Nations created World Toilet Day to bring attention to a problem. Many people around the world don't have access to safe sanitation. Read all about it in Ryan's story, "World Toilet Day: A Healthy Future." 🚽
Russ

Hi Russ! I read the article about the concrete cars underwater and how they will grow coral and I thought that was really cool. Why did they decide on cars to put in the water? Couldn’t they put something different?
Fia

Good question, Fia! The underwater sculptures are cars because that calls attention to the impact of traffic jams on the environment. The artistic director for the project said the cars are symbols of "transportation to transformation."
Russ

I love K-Pop Demon Hunters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VIVIAN

Hey, Vivian! If you love the K-Pop Demon Hunters, then you'll enjoy News-O-Matic's upcoming story about the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Russ

Love the 67 stories. Keep it up!
Anthony

Thanks, Anthony. News-O-Matic got a lot of positive feedback about "6-7 Meme Takes Over" and "Wacky Week: 6-7." Many people wonder what the next fun trend will be!
Russ

Hey, Russ. Why do people like civics so much? It sounds like a boring school subject, but I know there's more to it. Please help me understand!
Carjoh1595

Civics may seem boring. But it's not just ancient history. For example, leaders in a community may decide to create a park for kids to play — or a shopping mall — in an undeveloped area. Which would you prefer? And who gets to make that decision? Understanding civics, or how communities make decisions, affects EVERYBODY.
Russ

Hi, Russ. I love your work. Can you please make an article about the first time a plane broke the speed of sound?
Beckett

Got you covered there, Beckett! Search for the article "The First to Fly Faster Than Sound!" from 2022. It talks about a famous flight that happened on October 14, 1947. On that day, pilot Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager flew in an aircraft called the Bell X-1. It was the first time an aircraft broke the sound barrier! ✈️ Thanks for reading News-O-Matic!
Russ

What is diabetes?
Charlotte

Diabetes is a disease, Charlotte. People with diabetes can’t control the amount of sugar in their blood. This can lead to health issues. You can learn more about the condition in the article "Living With Diabetes."
Russ

My name is Elijah and I love 6-7. Everybody is screaming about it.
Elijah

You've got that right, Elijah! It's been very interesting to see all the weird and wacky ways that 6-7 has popped up recently. Dictionary.com even named 6-7 as its "Word of the Year!" 👀
Russ

Hi! My name is Sydney. Can you write about Wicked: For Good pleeeeeeease?
Sydney

Hi, Sydney! A lot of our readers are excited about the new movie. Check out today's story about Wicked: For Good. It's a review by Madeleine from Kids First!
Russ

Any recommendations for stories to read?
Aleksa

Hi, Aleksa! You can find cool, newsy stories each day in News-O-Matic. Have you checked out our latest Kids in the News stories? You can find them by typing "Kids in the News" in the Search bar.
Russ

Hi Russ Emily again still wondering if you could do a new article about the wonders of eczema fun fact about 60 percent of the world’s population has eczema
Emily

What a great idea, Emily! Do you want to help us write the article? If so, ask a parent or teacher to email ask@newsomatic.org. We'd love to hear from you about this important story!
Russ

Hi Russ, How do you get your information? Brad from Stanton Elementary School
Brad

That is SUCH an important question, Brad. You should ALWAYS ask where information comes from. At News-O-Matic, we want students to be able to know what sources were used in each article. Tap the "Sources" button to see how each author learned about the story.
Russ

if you see this message do you like Messi or Ronaldo?
Stella

Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are amazing soccer players. It is hard to say who is better, but I am a bigger fan of Messi. 🇦🇷
Russ

The World Toilet Day article was very interesting. I didn't know that many people didn't have access to clean toilets or that so many people didn't have a place to relieve themselves.
NOM2402164

I am so glad you read that story and understood the value of World Toilet Day. It may seem like a silly day but it helps teach about an important problem. 🚽
Russ

Hi, Russ. This is Jack. Why did they stop making pennies?
Jack

That's a pretty popular question, Jack! One big reason is cost. Pennies are only worth one cent, but it costs about FOUR cents to make a penny. That cost adds up over time. U.S. government officials think that cutting the penny will save the government money. 💵💵💵
Russ

Do you write the news on News-O-Matic? And are they all true stories?
Nessa

Thanks for your question, Nessa! Yes, I write many of the articles here on News-O-Matic. But I also I work with a great team of writers! Ashley, Ryan, Hannah, Diana, and Tyler are included in that team. We all work hard to make sure the information in our stories is true. ✍️
Russ

Hi, Russ! Are there any articles about space?
Samuel

We've got tons of space articles, Samuel! That's one of my favorite topics! Ryan Cramer recently wrote about a mission called "ESCAPADE." You can read about it in the article "Blasting Off to Study Mars!" We've also got stories about exoplanets, stars, meteors, space telescopes, and more! What kinds of space stories do you like to read about the most? 🌌
Russ

Hi, Russ! News-O-Matic is the best. Every time I read a new story I gain a lot of knowledge. Thank you for letting me and other people learn lots on certain topics.
Evan

Hi, Evan! I'm so glad you're enjoying News-O-Matic. This week, you can learn about Bob Ross, a cheese contest, and World Toilet Day. I hope you enjoy those topics!
Russ

Hi, Russ! How is cheese made? I just want to know.
Jade

Hi, Jade! You can learn about how cheese is made in a story called "Meet the Cheesemaker!" Find it by typing "cheese" or "cheesemaker" into the News-O-Matic Search bar.
Russ

Hi again, Russ. I'm interested in being an author. Could you create a News-O-Matic writing challenge again? It's time to dig our heels into the floor!
Bea

Hi, Bea! We're planning another writing challenge for the spring of 2026. I can't wait to read your essay!
Russ

Hi, Russ! I loved the 6-7 article! It was so funny. But in my school, its getting kind of old. I can't wait to have a new trend!
Aperrott

I'm glad you enjoyed that story, Aperrott! And yes, you are not the only one a bit tired of the 6-7 trend. Am sure people will move on in 2026!
Russ

News-O-Matic helps me find what I need to find. It keeps me up with what’s going on around the world!
Kbatman231

That's the idea! It is our honor to be able to tell you what is happening across the world. 🌍
Russ

Russ, do people celebrate Veterans Day even if they didn't serve in the U.S. Army? Or is that only a celebration for the U.S. Army?
Clara

Hi, Clara! Veterans Day is a day off school and work for many people in the United States. And it's for veterans from every branch of the military: the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force! Other countries have a similar holiday on November 11 called Remembrance Day or Armistice Day.
Russ

It was so cool about the chess!
Neveretthawkins.A

I'm so glad you liked the story about the young chess player. You can type "chess" into the Search Bar to find more stories on that topic! ♟️
Russ

News-O-Matic has taught me millions of things. I just want to thank you for all that you have done for us!
Aidluc5762

You're welcome. The team at News-O-Matic hopes to make each story interesting and educational! Keep reading to learn more each day. 😊
Russ

Hi I love News-O-Matic! I love knowing what is happening in the world around me!!!
Madison_Student

Hi, Madison. The News-O-Matic team loves our readers. It's important to know what's happening in the world. 🌍 Keep reading to find out more every day!
Russ

Hi Russ! Where do you get your information?
Eleanor

Hi, Eleanor! News-O-Matic writers do a lot of research for each story. We read about the topic. And we sometimes gather info by interviewing experts! Check the sources to see how we learn about each article.
Russ

If you can give me any life advice, what would it be?
Caiden

Hi, Caiden! That is a great question. My advice is to keep reading. That's the best way to learn about all kinds of topics... including the news!
Russ

Hi, Russ! I'm interested: Do you do daily new online papers? Thanks.
Alexander

Hi, Alexander! News-O-Matic publishes a new edition with 5 news stories every day. Keep reading to find out what's happening in the world!
Russ

Hi Russ, my name's Eileen. I love your interesting news stories and I was hoping you could write more about updates on our world leaders and also fun holidays.
Eileen

Hi, Eileen! We just wrote a story about a meeting between the leaders of Syria and the USA. And our new edition has a story about a fun holiday, World Kindness Day. Keep reading for more stories about Thanksgiving and the winter holidays!
Russ

Hey Russ! How do I find the 67 article?
108111723

Hi there. You can find that story by typing "67" or "6-7" into the Search bar. That is a very popular story that many readers enjoyed!
Russ