HI Russ, I can't believe tomorrow is Veterans Day. I'm going to be at my dad's house because he was in the military. I just read the military story because I noticed "oh my dad is a veteran, I should read this one." And I loved it! I loved all the information. I did not know that the Marines were made before America. That was a cool story.
Peyton

This is so great to hear, Peyton! I'm so glad you enjoyed that article and that it connected to your father. Please thank your dad for his service for his country. 🇺🇸
Russ

Hey Russ my name is Sarai. It is possible to make a article about Rosa Parks?
Sarai

Thanks for the suggestion, Sarai. We are actually working on an article about Rosa Parks now. The story will publish later in November, so check back later to read it!
Russ

Could you write about friendship and trust?
Stella

Hi, Stella. This is important for both kids and adults. News-O-Matic has several stories on this topic. Check out these stories: "How to Make and Keep Friends" and "How to Consider Others."
Russ

Hey there, Russ! I just wanted you to know that my birthday is tomorrow and I am turning 11.
Villi

Happy Birthday, Villi! Are you turning 11 on 11/11? How cool! Some of the News-O-Matic writers are also celebrating their birthdays in November.
Russ

Hi Russ! I have a question. Do you guys write about endangered animals like eagles? If so, could you tell me? Thanks!
Payton

Hi, Payton! We have many stories on that topic. You can find them by typing "endangered" into the Search Bar. Happy reading!
Russ

Hi, Russ! Could you make an article about NASA? I think it would be cool to interview people that work there for Real Jobs.
Lila

Hi, Lila! News-O-Matic has done a bunch of articles about NASA. That includes "Real Jobs" stories on NASA workers, such as an engineer. You can find the articles by searching for "NASA" or "Real Jobs NASA." Hope you enjoy them! 🚀
Russ

Hi, I'm in school taking a test and I got a good grade on it. A fun fact about me is that my favorite color is green. Ronaldo as my favorite player.
Christian

Hi, Christian! Way to go on your test! Green is a beautiful color. Check out the News-O-Matic article about Ronaldo from October!
Russ

I'm learning French. I can speak some basic words!
Ryan

Salut, Ryan! It is fun to learn a new language. Try studying a few new words each day. Soon you'll know hundreds!
Russ

Hi! My name is Sophia. I love cats.
Sophia

Hi, Sophia! The team at News-O-Matic also loves cats. One of our writers has a black cat named Magic! And I have THREE cats! 😻😻😻
Russ

Can you make more Taylor Swift stories and a 6-7 one?
Rozema

Hi Rozema! The writers at News-O-Matic love to do stories about Taylor Swift. Check out "Showgirl Music Makes No. 1 Movie!" and "Taylor Swift Buys Her Music!" We also did a story about 6-7 on October 28.
Russ

I cannot wait till the great meme reset in 2026. I hate 677777
Beckett

Haha, yes. A LOT of people are tired of the 6-7 meme. Sorry, Beckett!
Russ

Hello, Russ! I love your articles but I have a problem. I hate (really meaning it) reading. What can I do? Do you have an opinion or something?
Metehan

I have a secret for you, Metehan. I also hated reading when I was younger! But I liked reading about baseball. ⚾️ So my best tip is to read about anything you love. That will help you enjoy reading, I promise!
Russ

Hi, Russ. I loved the 677777777777 news. It was very fun to read about. I loved the 6777777 song.
Charlotte

Hi, Charlotte. I'm glad you had fun reading that article! Do you hear kids using the phrase where you live?
Russ

Wow. I didn't know that the Colosseum had a tunnel. It looks cool to explore. If I was in Rome I would go there.
Naomi

I also didn't know about the tunnel before reading about it on News-O-Matic! And I agree, it does look cool to explore. Is there anywhere else in Rome you'd want to visit?
Russ

Hey, Russ! Quick question, but do cats really have 9 lives? And how do cats ALWAYS land on their feet??
Sofia

Hey, Sofia! Cats do not actually have nine lives. They have one, just like other living things. And cats do not ALWAYS land on their feet! However, they DO land on their feet A LOT. They have the ability to twist their bodies in the air while they're falling to rotate so they land on their feet. Then they extend their legs to help them land more safely. These skills might be why cats got the reputation of having nine lives! 🐱
Russ

Hi, I am big fan of art. Do you have a book about Bob Ross? I was him last year for Halloween .
Guinevere

Wow, that's such a great costume, Guinevere! We have never done an article about Bob Ross before. Do you think we should do one? 🎨
Russ

Hey, Russ. I was wondering... have rats naturally eaten bats or did one rat start eating a bat and then all of a sudden all of them wanted to eat bats? One more thing. Are bats good for rats to eat since some bats have rabies?
Ethan

Thanks for your question, Ethan! While video footage of brown rats eating bats may be new, scientists think the rats have been doing this for a while. This can happen when the two animals share the same habitat. As for rabies, that's definitely a risk for wild animals. Raccoons, skunks, and bats can all carry the disease. However, it's actually very rare for RATS to carry rabies. 🐀
Russ

My name is Savannah. I am so happy to see you.
Savannah

Nice to meet you, Savannah! Thanks for reading News-O-Matic!
Russ

Hi, Russ. I really liked the 6-7 article that you wrote.
Alaina

Hi, Alaina! I'm glad you enjoyed reading that article. Ashley wrote it! Isn't she a great author? I'll share your message with her. We knew it was a topic that many readers would enjoy!
Russ

What is Amsterdam, Netherlands?
Aliana

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. Did you see News-O-Matic's story about the city? You should check it out. It's called "Amsterdam Turns 750!"
Russ

Are penguins able to live in Wisconsin?
Jenna

Penguins do not naturally live in Wisconsin, although some live in zoos. Penguins live on the coasts of continents or on islands. They spend much of their lives swimming in the ocean. And although you might think of the birds as cold-weather animals, some kinds of penguins live in warmer areas of the world. 🐧
Russ

Hi, Russ. How are you. I like science articles. Can you please write a science article?
Mason

Hi, Mason. I'm doing well, how are you? I think science articles are interesting too. I promise there will be more science articles in News-O-Matic. Is there a specific kind of science that you like most?
Russ

I loved the "Irish Artists Get Paid!" article because I love art and I'm Irish. Thank you!
Zachary

I'm so glad you loved that article, Zachary! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about it with me.
Russ

The story about the missing jewelry is nice. I'm glad you added it. I really like it. I feel like News-O-Matic is the best app.
Naomi

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Naomi! I know a lot of readers are interested in the story of the missing jewelry taken from the Louvre. I wonder what will happen next. 🤔
Russ

Can you do a report about different kinds of food like Takis, Cheetoes, and all junk food? Thank you, Russ.
Everly

That's an interesting idea, Everly. If you were writing an article about junk food, what parts would you focus on?
Russ

Hey, Russ. How did that kid's science project win?
Ryan

Hey, Ryan! Kevin Tang saw a problem and invented a solution. Then he shared his science work with the 3M Young Scientist challenge. Officials for the challenge chose him as a winner. You can learn more about his work in the News-O-Matic article "A Young Scientist's Winning Idea."
Russ

Is A.I good for us?
Imari

That's a complicated question! Artificial intelligence can be very helpful, but there are also ways that it can be damaging. You can search News-O-Matic to learn more about AI. Check out the recent article "Media Literacy Week: Minds Over AI" for tips about how media literacy can help us be smart when using AI.
Russ

Hey, Russ. If fish eat trash, will it kill them? Also, do fish have spines? Thanks,
Jeremiah

Hey, Jeremiah! For most living things, trash is not a good thing to eat. Trash does harm and kill fish if they eat it. That's why it's important to make sure we're responsible with our trash and keep it out of nature. Also, fish do have bones, including spines.
Russ

My name is Jack and I’m a big fan of your work! You are a great writer!
Jack

Hey, Jack! Thanks for the nice message! Everyone at News-O-Matic works hard to write great articles. Also, if you're taking time to consider your thoughts and opinions about the articles, it sounds like you're a great reader too!
Russ

Hello, Russ! I am wondering if you can send more updates about the robbery at the Louvre Museum. Thank you,
Emma

Hello, Emma! On October 19, jewels were stolen form the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Officials closed the museum and have been searching for the thieves. So far, only one piece of jewelry has been found. Police say they've found some evidence from the thieves too. The museum is open again and officials will keep looking. I'll be sure to share any more big updates.
Russ

Hi I am reading about how the 2026 World Cup is being hosted in Mexico, US, and Canada It is very interesting. You should add on the news room when the first World Cup starts and when it ends.
Dashel

I am also interested in the 2026 World Cup, Dashel. I wonder which country will end up on top! News-O-Matic will definitely write all about the huge sporting event. There will be articles at the beginning and end of the tournament, but there will be other stories as well! I hope you love reading them! ⚽️
Russ

Hey Russ! My grandma just died a year age and I miss her, send a prayer!
Delphia

So sorry for your loss, Delphia. Thinking of you and sending my well wishes for you and your whole family.
Russ

Hello Russ. First of all are you a real human? Please answer it. Outside of that I write from Türkiye. I am a sixth grade student. Where are you from?
Ela

Hi, Ela! Yes, I AM a real human! I promise. I love Türkiye and hope to visit one day soon. I am from New York City in the United States. Thanks for writing!
Russ

Hi, Russ. My name's Rhys. I have a question. What's the smallest bug in the world called?
Rhys

Hi, Rhys. The smallest bug in the world is called the fairfly. It is a kind of parasitic wasp. One kind of fairyfly measures only 0.139 millimeters long! Did you see News-O-Matic's recent article about small creatures? It's called "Big Beauty in the "Small World"!"
Russ

Hi, Russ! Your stories are absolutely great! Keep up the good work!
Liam

Thanks for your kind words, Liam! It's nice to hear encouragement when you're working hard. I hope you keep up your good work too!
Russ