Things I want to learn about is probably would be more about the history of basketball and history of the teams.
Avery

You can learn about that on News-O-Matic! Check out the article "Nothing But Net!" to learn about Dr. James Naismith, the man who invented the game. And read "Women’s Hoops: A Bold History" to find out about the development of the sport for women. 🏀
Russ

Hey, Russ. Can you tell me, what's the hottest it's been in the United States?
Gracelyn

Hey, Gracelyn. The hottest it's been in the United States was 134°F (56.7°C). That was in Death Valley, California, on July 10, 1913.
Russ

Hi, Russ. This is Harper and it's my first time on News-O-Matic and I love it!!!❤
Harper

Welcome, Harper! I'm so glad you're here reading on News-O-Matic!
Russ

Hi Russ. I’m Siya. I’m in 3rd grade and we have a Star test in 4 months. I’m scared but anyway I have to go, byeee!
Siya

Nice to meet you, Siya. There's no reason to be scared of a Star test! It's just a way for your teachers to learn about your skills so they can better support your learning. And as long as you're reading News-O-Matic, your reading skills will keep getting better! 😀
Russ

Hello, Russ. My name is Shepard and I want to know how tall the Eiffel Tower is.
Shepard

Hi, Shepard! The Eiffel Tower is 1,083 feet (330 m) tall! You can read about that in Ashley's story, "Eiffel Tower Gets Taller." You can find that and "Climbing the Eiffel Tower" by typing "Eiffel Tower" into the Search bar!
Russ

I love to read this. Thank you!
Abigmarmol

Hi, Abi! The team at News-O-Matic is so glad to know you're enjoying our stories. Keep reading to learn more about animals, science, sports, and world news throughout 2026!
Russ

Hey, Russ! I’m glad you got my message. The answer to your question "What are my favorite kind of stories?" is the funny photo ones. I love reading about them. They just make me laugh SOOO much.
Cecilia

Hi again, Cecilia. I'm glad some of our articles make you laugh. A lot of people enjoyed the story with the picture of the dancing gorilla. If you haven't seen it, check out "'High-Five' for Funny Wildlife Photos!"
Russ

What is your favorite sports team, Russ?
Charles

I grew up rooting for the New York Yankees, Charles. And they are still my favorite team today! ⚾️
Russ

Hi, Russ. I’m Wendy. Do you know what’s the coldest place on the planet?
Wendy

Hi, Wendy. The coldest place on Earth is Antarctica. Temperatures there can get below -128.2°F (-89°C). You should check out News-O-Matic's recent article "Saving Earth's Ice Memories!" It talks about an important project there!
Russ

HI RUSS! I just noticed that there is not a lot of autism things and just disabilities, soooo.... can you please make something?
Fiona

Hi, Fiona. News-O-Matic just ran a story called "The First Barbie With Autism." The story included some information about autism, like headphones people may wear and the loose dress on the doll. You can also read about autism in "Surviving With Autism!" and "Autism Month: Celebrating Differences." Type "autism" in the Search bar to find these and other stories!
Russ

Hi, Russ. I was wondering what your favorite book is :)
Hunter

I love this question, Hunter! I actually wrote a whole article about it! When I was a kid, my favorite book was "Hope for the Flowers" by Trina Paulus. (It still is today.) 🦋 You can read more about Paulus and her book in the article "Books We Love: Hope for the Flowers" here on News-O-Matic! 📖
Russ

Can you tell me about wolves?
Courtney

Sure thing, Courtney! Some scientists group wolves into three main species. The most common wolf is the gray wolf, which lives across North America, Europe, and Asia. Gray wolf pups stay with their packs until they are about three years old. Young wolves may then start their own packs and have their own pups. In the United States, many wildlife experts are working to track gray wolf populations and even bring the animals back to old habitats where the creatures once lived! 🐺
Russ

Hey, Russ. This is Cora. How long is a year?
Cora

Hey, Cora! Many countries, including the United States, use a calendar called the Gregorian calendar. In that calendar, a year is 365 days long. That’s 8,760 hours or 525,600 minutes! 🕙 However, every four years is a Leap Year. That means it has 366 days!
Russ

Hey, Russ. I was wondering, where can students get the Warrior Cats books? Because I was reading the article and it sounded like a good book.
Adriana

Hey, Adriana! A lot of people reallly enjoy the Warrior Cats books. I'm glad that a News-O-Matic article got you interested in reading! Many libraries have some of the Warrior Cats books. You should ask a parent, teacher, or librarian to help you find one! 📖🐱
Russ

Hey, Russ! My name is Cici, and I really hope you see this message. I LOVE News-O-Matic!
Cecilia

Hey, Cici! Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad you like our news articles. What kind of stories do you like most?
Russ

Hi! My name is Mila. I am 8 years old. I am in 3rd grade. In 4 months I am taking my Star test. It is hard. I am nervous. I have two of those tests. Byyyyyyye!
Mila

Hi, Mila! It's normal to feel nervous about tests. You may also want to talk to your teachers. Them may have good tips to make you feel ready for testing! One way to do well on the ELA test is to keep reading: books, directions, song lyrics... and the articles on News-O-Matic!
Russ

My year is good. And yours?
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Hi there! I'm glad your year is off to a good start. Mine is also going well. News stories are keeping the News-O-Matic team busy. What kind of stories would you like to see in 2026?
Russ

Hi, Russ. Do you know how many languages in the world there are?
Harmin

Interesting question, Harmin. There are more than 7,100 languages spoken around the world! 🗣️
Russ

Hey! I love learning about Roman history, and the Colosseum is amazing to look at.
Margaret

I agree! Roman history is super fun to learn about. Have you ever visited the Colosseum? If not, would you want to? ✈️
Russ

Hi, Russ. My name is Ipek. I love your news articles…. Have a great day. Thanks…
Ipek

Thanks for the kind words, Ipek! Knowing that readers love News-O-Matic is what keeps us excited and encouraged to write more! ✍️
Russ

Hey, Russ. I was wondering if an article about the Winter Olympics could be coming up. Like figure skating, hockey, skeleton, ice skating, skiing, and snowboarding,
Peyton

Great idea, Peyton! There are definitely Winter Olympics articles on the way. Keep an eye out!
Russ

Hey, Russ. Could you make a KPop Demon Hunters book? Pleaseeee.
Salah

Hey, Salah. News-O-Matic does have an article about that movie! It's called "'Golden' Success for K-Pop Movie!" Check it out!
Russ

Dear Russ, what are good writing contests to enter? Also I think your job is cool.
Lila

News-O-Matic is planning to launch a new writing contest for 2026 very soon. So, check back often to find out about it! And I think my job is cool too! 😎
Russ

Hello Russ! I am a fan of Warrior Cats, and I wanted to see if you have any articles on the author Erin Hunter.
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My kids also loved the Warrior Cats books! However, Erin Hunter is not a real person. Lots of different writers work on the Warrior Cats series. "Erin Hunter" is a name to describe the group of authors.
Russ

Hi, Russ. I was wondering if you could make more basketball articles. I really want to learn more about that. Thank you for your time.
Avery

Thank you for your request, Avery! It's cool that you want to learn more about basketball. Are there any specific parts of basketball that you're most curious about? 🏀
Russ

Hi, Russ. Can you make an article about dinosaurs?
Jackson

Hey there, Jackson! I'll keep an eye out for any interesting fossil finds! You can also try typing "dinosaur" into the Search bar to check out some of the many dino stories we've written so far! Are there any specific dinosaurs you want to learn more about? 🦖
Russ

Hey, Russ! Do you like mice?
Sebastian

Not when they sneak into my house, Sebastian! 😆 But all other times? Sure! Mice are cool! 🐭
Russ

Hello, Russ! I was wondering if you can make more articles on birds and their anatomy. When I am older, I would like to be an ornithologist!!! (=^ . ^ =)
Mariana

That sounds like a great job, Mariana! I'll definitely keep an eye out for birdy articles in the future! Are there any specific birds that you like to read about? I'm a big fan of penguins! 🐧
Russ

I love KPop Demon Hunters!!!!!
Jeremiah

Thanks for sharing, Jeremiah! It looks like many folks share your opinion as well! What is your favorite thing about the film? 🍿
Russ

What is up, Russ? Do you know what 6-7 is?
Theodore

Sure do, Theodore! Those are two numbers that have gotten a LOT of people talking! You can learn more about how 6-7 got its start in the article "6-7 Meme Takes Over!" 6️⃣ 7️⃣
Russ

Hi, Russ! I was interested in the "A Day For Korean Americans." I especially love the slide show with KPop Demon Hunters on it.
Ariah

Thanks, Ariah! The team at News-O-Matic aims to include stories about all kinds of people and places. It's important for kids to learn about different cultures — from history to current products, like the KPop Demon Hunters!
Russ

Why did Roblox start the age verification thing? it has affected many of the players, who have no way of communicating with others.
Sheila

Hi, Sheila! That's a good question. Ryan wrote about that in "Roblox Adds Age Checks" on January 8. The company wants to keep kids safe by making sure they can only chat with people close to their age. The system also helps parents keep an eye on their child's activity in the app. Online safety is important!
Russ

Hello, Russ!!! Can you make more stories about snakes? I really love snakes.
Lucas

Hello, Lucas! Snakes are very cool! Learning about them can be so fun. I'll definitely keep my eye out for more stories about snakes! 🐍
Russ

Did Nivida stock go up this year?
Jaxgia483

Nivida went up a lot in 2025. It climbed from about $140 to $190 per share. But so far in 2026 the value of Nvidia stock has not gone up. It has dropped a few dollars, in fact.
Russ

I like ducks.
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Me too! This weekend I saw a lot of beautiful ducks on the water. Some were long-tailed ducks. They're so pretty!
Russ