Hi, Russ. I would like to know about other holidays around the world. We are doing a research project on different holidays around the world that we don't celebrate.
Chloe

Hi, Chloe! That sounds like an interesting research project. News-O-Matic is a great place to learn information. We have lots of articles about holidays. Try typing the word into the Search. You can even read an article about holidays in each of the months of the year. Try searching for these articles such as "December Holidays" or "May Holidays." You might learn about all sorts of new holidays!
Russ

Hi, Russ. Me and my mom discovered that an AI singer has been writing songs! Why is AI taking over everything?
Shuliu

AI is a very new and powerful technology, Shuliu. Many people are excited to use it for all sorts of tasks, even writing songs. People want to learn all the things AI can do. And they might also be discovering which tasks AI is not so good at. Why do you think AI is a part of so many aspects of our lives? Do you think that is good, or not?
Russ

Hey, Russ. It's Parker. I just wanted to know, is it possible to make your own articles?
Parker

Hey, Parker! You can totally make your own articles. News-O-Matic has a team of writers that create articles. But you can write your own articles about topics you're interested in. They might help you learn and you can share them with your friends and family!
Russ

Why are the Christmas colors green and red?
Lufoglia

Hi Lufoglia! That's a great question. We're getting ready to publish a story about that later in December. Keep reading News-O-Matic for more articles about Christmas, the year 2025 in review, and other winter holidays!
Russ

Hello Russ! I want to ask if News-O-Matic has any articles on rabbits? I'm a huge rabbit fan. Do you have any articles on rabbits, dragons, or numbats! Have a good day!🍀🩷🐇
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Hi there! You can find stories about rabbits by typing "rabbits" in the Search bar. News-O-Matic also has a story about Komodo dragons called "Dragons in Danger." I don't believe we've done a story on numbats yet, but I can recommend another story about cute rodents! It's called "Cold Survival: Viscacha."
Russ

Hola! ¿Cómo estás?
Hector

Hola, Hector. Estoy bien. ¡Gracias por preguntar!
Russ

Hi Russ. I love articles. Do you have any articles about animals?
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Of course! What is your favorite animal? Do you like dogs, cats, or a more unusual animal? News-O-Matic has hundreds of stories about all sorts of animals. Just type the name of an animal into the Search bar, and you'll find all sorts of articles!
Russ

Hi Russ! How do you find what to make articles about? Thanks!
Aaleena

Good question, Aaleena. Each day, the News-O-Matic team looks at stories in the news about science, politics, economics, and other topics. We discuss which ones we think will be most interesting and educational for kids. Then we write those articles!
Russ

Hey Russ! How many books are on News-O-Matic in total???
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News-O-Matic has now published more than 17,000 articles! Each of those articles is in different languages and text levels. So, I hope you get to explore lots of fun stories to read!
Russ

Hey Russ, in your office (in the news room) there is a picture of two people who are they? You matter! PS: Thank you for writing amazing articles!
Avery

Good eye, Avery! The two kids in the picture are my children! I have a boy (Owen) and a girl (Aubrey). That's them in the photo in the News Room! Thank YOU for reading our articles every day. You matter too! 😊
Russ

Hi Russ, what is the world's biggest spider web?
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Hi there! News-O-Matic did a story called "The World's Biggest Spider Web?" It's about the discovery of a spider megacity in a cave. It may be the world's biggest spider web... or there may be a bigger one that humans haven't yet discovered! 🕸️
Russ

HI Russ, this is Zachary F. What is your fav NFL team?
Zachary

I like the New York Giants, Zachary. 🏈 They won the Super Bowl a few times when I was a kid. But the team has not been good for many years. 😢
Russ

Hi Russ. Can you make an article about the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers? Me, my uncle, siblings, cousins and mom are going together in America.
Israel L

We will definitely write an article once the final teams are set in the 2026 World Cup! ⚽️ That is so exciting that you're going to go to the World Cup with your family, Israel! If you want to share your experience for News-O-Matic, ask a parent or teacher to email ask@newsomatic.org.
Russ

Hi Russ, who was the first person to go to space ?
Brendy

The first person to go to space was Yuri Gagarin. He went to space on April 12, 1961. 🚀 That was an important day in world history!
Russ

Russ when was News-O-Matic made?
Harrison

Good question, Harrison. We started News-O-Matic back in 2012. That means we have been publishing new articles every day for more than 12 years! 😱
Russ

Hey Russ! I just read the Olympic Torch Reaches Rome and I just want to say good job cuz I liked it!
Aysha

Thanks so much, Aysha! I wrote that article because I love the Olympics, and Rome is one of my favorite cities. So it means a lot that you enjoyed the story. 😊
Russ

Hey, Russ. Who is Kid of the Year?
William

Hey, William. The team at News-O-Matic is also wondering who will be the Kid of the Year. We'll make an announcement later in December after voting ends!
Russ

Hi, Russ. I was wondering if you have to put together all the articles by yourself or do you have help?
Elizabeth

Hi, Elizabeth! That's a great question. A team of writers do the five daily News-O-Matic stories. If you click on "Author" at the top of the story (you may have to click the right arrow after "Sources"), you can learn a fact about the writer. The author's name is also listed at the end of the article.
Russ

Russ, I love your articles! Do you have any articles about countries?
Echiang48

HI there! Thanks for your positive feedback. The team at News-O-Matic loves our readers! You can find stories many articles about countries by typing "Countries A-Z" into the Search bar. We have a story about every nation on Earth! 🌍 Happy reading!
Russ

It's my b-day. I am going to the zoo.
35Gcoleman

Have fun at the zoo! News-O-Matic has a bunch of stories about zoos. Check out "The Cincinnati Zoo Turns 150!" and "Best Zoo Friends Turn 10." Type "zoo" or "animals" into the Search bar to find more fun stories about critters in and out of zoos!
Russ

Hi, Russ. What is the word of 2025?
Elise

Hi Elise. There is no official word of 2025, but some dictionary publishers choose a word of the year. Oxford University Press (in England) chose "rage bait." You can read about that in the story, "Word of the Year: Rage Bait." Dictionary.com chose "6-7," which you can read about in "Wacky Week: 6-7." Merriam-Webster hasn't announced their choice for word of the year yet.
Russ

Russ, so you're telling me that fungi feeds on radiation? That is so crazy.
Emily

Hi Emily, scientists believe fungi may use radiation as a source of energy, similar to how plants use the sun's energy in a process called photosynthesis. Would you be interested in studying plants, fungi, or some other area of science someday?
Russ

Hi Russ! It’s Ayaan and I really like your articles and videos and polls and more. It really helps me learn more and more stuff!
Ayaan

I am very glad to hear that News-O-Matic is helping you learn. That is what we are for! As long as you keep reading, you're going to get SO smart! 🧠
Russ

Hi Russ my name is Ellie. Today is my birthday and I am turning ten years old! My mom and me are going to the 2026 Olympic Games!
Eleanor

Happy birthday, Ellie! I hope you got to celebrate your special day. 🎂 And it is AMAZING that you are going to the Olympics! Maybe you want to write about your experience for News-O-Matic? If so, ask your mother (or a teacher) to email us at ask@newsomatic.org.
Russ

Hi, Russ. I'm Nadia and I had the best Thanksgiving on Earth!!!
Nadia

Hi, Nadia. I'm glad you enjoyed Thanksgiving. What did you like about it? What's your favorite Thanksgiving food? The team at News-O-Matic also enjoyed the holiday. Many of us spent time with friends and family.
Russ

Hi Russ! I was interested in the Australian Art On Tour.
Ariah

Hi, Ariah! I'm glad you liked the story about Australian Indigenous art. Did you enjoy the video? Keep reading News-O-Matic for more articles about art, animals, science, sports, and politics!
Russ

Hi, Russ! My name is Mariana and I have 480 bird feathers! Are there any articles on birds? If so, what do you know about birds?
Mariana

Wow, that's a great collection, Mariana! 🪶 There are HUNDREDS of bird-related articles here on News-O-Matic! Try typing "bird" into the Search and see what comes up! You can read about New Zealand's "Bird of the Year" contest, a festival of cranes in the U.S. state of Alabama, and even a look at how bird poo affects the environment! What are some of your favorite bird-related fun facts? 🦉
Russ

Hi, Russ! Who do you think will win the Kid of the Year and why?
Aaleena

That's a tough one, Aaleena! I really do think ALL of our finalists are great choices for Kid of the Year! I'm just looking forward to finding out what readers like you think! 🧠
Russ

Hi, Russ. This is Lana. What does 6-7 mean?
Lana

Hey there, Lana! The short answer is that 6-7 doesn't really mean anything! It's just a fun joke that folks like to repeat. Ashley Morgan wrote an article about where the joke comes from and how people use it. Check out the story "6-7 Meme Takes Over!"
Russ

My elves were sitting on my toilet paper.
Erdeleon02

What fun! A lot of our readers are looking forward to the winter holidays, including Christmas. And some of the season's traditions have already started, like "elf on a shelf" at your house. Check out "NYC Lights Its Tree" to read about the big Christmas tree in Manhattan!
Russ

Hello, Russ. This is Sofia. I am in grade 3. I live in the U.K. I love reading so much. I think this is an amazing app. I am a big fan of News-O-Matic!
Sofia

Hi, Sofia! I'm glad to hear you love reading, and that you enjoy News-O-Matic! You can type "England," "Scotland," "Wales," "Ireland," or "United Kingdom" into the Search to find articles about the U.K. Yesterday, I wrote the story "Scotland Adds Official Languages." It's about Gaelic and Scots joining English as official languages!
Russ

Hey, Russ. How do you vote for Kid of the Year? Thanks.
Joy

Good question, Joy! You can vote by going to the Poll in the story, "Who Should Be Kid of the Year?"
Russ

Hi, Russ! It's Anna! My mom and her sisters went Christmas shopping on Black Friday! My mom said it was busy; I think it probably was!
Anna

Hi, Anna! A lot of people go shopping on the day after Thanksgiving because they have the day off work. And many people also shop online. I'm sure it was busy. Shoppers in the United States spent BILLIONS of dollars on Black Friday!
Russ

What does 6-7 mean, Russ?
Henry

Good question, Henry! A lot of readers have asked about that. Check out Ashley's story, "6-7 Meme Takes Over," to read all about it!
Russ

Hi Russ. My name is Sara and I don't know how or where animals go for the winter. Can you tell me?
Sara

Hi, Sara. Animals behave differently in the winter. Some hibernate. Others stay active. And there's brumation, in which animals like alligators and turtles save energy by not moving. Type "hibernation," "brumation," "winter animals," and "winter survival" to find a bunch of News-O-Matic stories on this topic!
Russ