Hi, Russ! My name is Jojo. I was wondering if you can make an article about Hello Kitty?
Jojo

I'm so glad you asked that, Jojo! News-O-Matic DOES have an article about Hello Kitty. It's called "Happy 50, Hello Kitty!" Hannah wrote it. She said she had a lot of fun learning about Hello Kitty. You should check it out!
Russ

Hello, Russ! It's me again, Victoria. I have another question for you. What is a heat wave? I have no idea what it is.
Victoria

Hello, Victoria! A heat wave is a time of hot weather that is warmer than normal and lasts more than two days. Many areas in North America are experiencing a heat wave right now. Is it extra hot where you live?
Russ

Hi, Russ. It's Catharine. How many authors are in News-O-Matic? Have a great day!
Catharine

Hi, Catharine. What a fun question! News-O-Matic has six writers who write for News-O-Matic every day. They are me, Ashley, Ryan, Tyler, Hannah, and Diana. But there are other authors you might see on articles too! Keep your eye out to see who you can spot each day.
Russ

Hi, Russ. This is Harper. Could you try to write a story about how music is made? Thanks!
Harper

That's a neat idea, Harper! I'll look into it! In the meantime, the News-O-Matic team actually spoke to a jazz musician named Wynton Marsalis. We published a two-part article where he answered questions from readers just like you! Try typing "Real Jobs! Jazz Star" into the Search to read what he had to say! 🎺
Russ

Hey, Russ. Can you make an article about AI and how it is affecting our world. I think it is a very important subject, as it is a big part of our lives.
Rachel

Thanks for your suggestion, Rachel! Artificial intelligence is definitely an important topic. People are learning new ways to use this powerful tech. They are also making new rules about AI. If you haven't already, I'd recommend taking a look at the article "Deal Unlocked! — Game Actors End Strike." Many people who work as voice actors went on strike party because they were worried about how AI would affect their jobs. You'll definitely see AI pop up again in future News-O-Matic stories as well! 🤖
Russ

Hey, Russ. It's Catharine. Who created the Nintendo Switch? Have a nice day.
Catherine

Hey, Catherine. A whole team of people worked to create the Switch at the Nintendo company. One leader of the team was Yoshiaki Koizumi. I hope you have a nice day too!
Russ

Hey, Russ. How come in New York school stops in June, but in other places it stops in May?
Christina

That's a great question, Christina! In the United States, there isn't one single rule from the federal government that says when schools should close for summer break. Instead, schools across the country are organized into groups called "districts." Those districts have their own leaders, including administrators and superintendents. Those leaders make important decisions for schools in their district, including when schools close for summer break! ☀️
Russ

Hey, Russ! Raegyn here. I've got some things to ask. Do you have a wolf article? Do you also have any articles about pandas? Whenever you're free can you look for these articles? Thanks, Russ! Have a great day!
Raegyn

Hey, Raegyn! News-O-Matic does have articles about wolves and pandas! You can find them and any other articles on topics you're curious about by using the Search. Just click on the Search button, then type in what you're looking for. I hope you have a great day too! 😁🐼🐺
Russ

Hello, Russ. My name is Zachary. I really want to get my picture on the thing. Thank you.
Zachary

Hello, Zachary. I love hearing that readers like you are excited about the drawings in the News Room! I get so many drawings from readers each day, so I can't share all of them. But I do see every one! Drawings related to recent articles are more likely to make it into the News Room. 🎨
Russ

Hey, Russ! It is Hudson. Who invented playgrounds?
Hudson

Hey, Hudson! What a fun question! People have been running, jumping, climbing, and playing outside for thousands of years. But a German man named Friedrich Froebel is considered the inventor of the modern playgrounds that we know today. He invented them in the 1880s.
Russ

Hey, Russ. How do fish breathe underwater?
Emelyn

Good question, Emelyn. Fish breathe underwater using their gills. They take in water through their mouths. Then, the water passes over the gills. The gills can take oxygen out of the water and put into to the bloodstream of the fish.
Russ

Hi, Russ. Is World Oceans Day always the same day?
Ethan

That's right, Ethan! World Oceans Day is on June 8 every year. 🌊
Russ

Can you write an article about climate change?
Nmas3494

Yes, that is such an important topic. We have a new article coming out about the rise of carbon dioxide. I hope it helps many people about the effects of the gas.
Russ

Hey, Russ! Can you tell me what is the most popular gaming console?
Daniel

Hey, Daniel! The best selling gaming console was the Play Station 5. It sold 77.7 million devices. Nintendo also had some very popular hand-held gaming consoles. That includes the Switch. You can read about the sales of the recent Switch 2 in News-O-Matic's new article, "Switch Sales Soar!" Check it out! 🎮
Russ

Hi, Russ. I use this app almost every day and I love it so much. Love,
Jayden

Hi, Jayden. I'm so glad you use News-O-Matic so much and that you love it! Thanks for sharing your encouraging words with me. 😁
Russ

Hi, Russ. I thought that you should do an article about forest animals and how beautiful they are!
Emma

Thanks for your great suggestion, Emma! Do you have any favorite critters you'd like to read more about? You can also try typing their names into the Search to see if we've written an article about them! 🐻
Russ

Who won the NBA in 2024?
Chase

The champions of the 2024 NBA Finals were the Boston Celtics. They won four games against the Dallas Mavericks in the best-of-seven series. The Mavericks only won one game. 🏀
Russ

Hi, Russ! I'm Eliana and I have a question for you. Why does the ocean cover most of the world? Shouldn't land because people live on land and not in the ocean?
Eliana

Hey there, Eliana! It's certainly true that humans live on land and NOT in the water. However, Earth isn't just for humans! Oceans are important ecosystems for many different kinds of plants and animals. In fact, most of our world's waters remain unexplored by science. We still have a lot to learn about what's down there! 🌊👀🌊
Russ

Dear Russ, Why don't you write anything about Greenland's ducks?
Precious

Hello, Precious. I know that eiders are a common type of duck in Greenland, but I don't know very much else about the birds. Could you tell me more? Is there something interesting happening with Greenland's ducks?
Russ

Hi, Russ. I was wondering, how do bears hibernate? I know that they eat a lot before, but how do they go into a sleep without getting bored?
Sofia

Hi, Sofia! Bears slow their bodies down and lower their temperature during the cold winter months. Then, they enter a state like sleep called torpor. They move around a little in their dens during this time. But they don't really get bored because they're resting and saving their energy!
Russ

Can you do more state things? Like last week it was Nevada.
Zach

Yes! News-O-Matic spends all school year covering state stories. We still have a few more states to get to, including North Carolina this week! Stay tuned for more state stories this year -- and in the year to come!
Russ

Hey, can you please write an article about different summer recipes that can help you cool down? I love to cook and bake and I want to wow my family with some tasty treats over the summer! Thank you,
Indie

That sounds like a great goal, Indie! News-O-Matic has several recipes for treats you can make to keep you cool this summer. Try typing "recipe" into the Search. And I'll keep my eye out for more recipes this summer!
Russ

Hi, Russ. I'm Alaina. I was reading the Barbie feet article and I didn't know about that. Can you guys make more, please and thank you?
Alaina

Hi, Alaina! I thought that article was really interested too! I didn't know there were any scientists that studied Barbie's feet. Ashley wrote that article — I'll tell her you enjoyed it!
Russ

Hi, Russ! I loved the article on THE 240th GALACTIC TICK DAY! It was amazing! Do you have any other articles about space?
Sadie

Hey, Sadie! I'm so glad you loved that article! What did you enjoy so much about it? And yes, we have LOTS of other articles about space! Try using the Search to find articles about topics you find interesting.
Russ

Can you do a basketball story for the NBA?
Benji

Yes, Benji! We are watching the NBA Finals and promise to write about the series. Whichever team wins will make basketball history! 🏀
Russ

Hey, Russ. Can you help me find a passage on dolphins?
Brenna

Hey, Brenna! You can find all sorts of articles about dolphins on News-O-Matic. Just type the word into the Search. You might be interested in our recent article that featured dolphins. It's called "Top Prize for Animal Talk!"
Russ

Hi, Russ. What are tsunamis?
Patel

Hey! Tsunamis are giant waves in the water that move very fast and can reach more than 100 feet (30 m) tall. Tsunamis are usually caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the ocean.
Russ

Hi, Russ. I'm wondering why when I was young, like a baby, why did I have blue eyes because now I have brown. How did that happen?
Paisyn

Hi, Paisyn. About one in five babies are born with blue eyes. But not all of those babies keep their eye color! Over the first few years of a baby's life, they may get more melanin in their eyes. That is a pigment that gives color to human's hair, skin, and eyes. More melanin could make eye color get darker and turn to green, hazel, or brown! 👁️ 👁️
Russ

Hey, Russ!! Who was the most famous jazz player to ever be known?
Lily

That's a great question, Lily! There are so many famous jazz musicians worth learning about, from Nat King Cole to Jelly Roll Morton! However, the jazz player that most folks think about is probably Louis Armstrong. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1901. Armstrong shot to fame in the 1920s and kept making hit records in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. By then, he was a worldwide star! 🎺
Russ

Who created the Lilo and Stitch live action movie?
Humza

The live action Lilo and Stitch movie was created by the Walt Disney Pictures and Rideback companies. It had lots of people who helped make it. Dean Fleischer Camp was the director, and Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, Mike Van Waes, and Chris Sanders wrote it. Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin helped create the movie too! They were producers.
Russ

Hi, Russ. My favorite sport is baseball. I used to play tee-ball as a kid. Do you have any stories on baseball? My name is Morgin.
Morgin

It's great to meet you, Morgin! I'm a big fan of baseball, too! We have many articles about the sport here on News-O-Matic. Two recent stories I'd recommend are "Remembering Jackie Robinson" and "Real Jobs: MLB Historian." Try typing "baseball" into the Search! Do you have a favorite player or team? ⚾
Russ

I have a question, does the leader of Canada rule ALL of Canada?
Sadie

Good question, Sadie. Canada's leader, the prime minister, has a lot of power in leading the country, but that person is not the only leader. Canada is also led by a king or queen as part of the Commonwealth of the United Kingdom. In Canada, the monarch is represented by the governor general. Right now, Mary Simon holds that role. 🇨🇦
Russ

Hi Russ, I love reading your articles. Have a great day.
Reilly

Thanks, Reilly! I'm so glad you enjoy our stories. Wishing you a beautiful day as well. 😊
Russ

Hey, Russ. What is your favorite color of the rainbow?
Harlee

Hey, Harlee! My favorite color is pale blue. That’s because of the way the Earth looks from space — like a pale blue dot! 🌎
Russ

Hi Russ, what was the first state in the U.S.A.?
Amina

The first state in the United States was Delaware. It got statehood on December 7, 1787.
Russ