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I am new here and am excited to explore News-O-Matic.

Cecilia

Welcome to News-O-Matic, Cecilia! I'm glad you're here to learn and have fun with us!

Russell Kahn

What is the newest news about dogs?

Rebekah

There is big news about dogs! The Westminster Dog Show ended on May 14! Did you read the News-O-Matic article about it? It's called "Poodle Takes Top Prize!" 🐕

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! I just read your story about the WNBA and I just loved it. You know, my sister is in basketball and I think she wants to be just like Caitlin Clark when she grows up.

Alaina😎!

Hi, Alaina! I am so happy that you loved that article. Caitlin Clark is a hard worker, and it sounds like your sister is a hard worker too! 🏀

Russell Kahn

Do you think you could have more news about the state of Mississippi? It would mean a lot for me because it's my home state!

Carter

YES! Absolutely, we can include more news stories about Mississippi. A lot of News-O-Matic readers are in that southern state. What are some recent events that have been going on in Mississippi?

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! Can you make another wacky article please!?!? They are my FAVORITE. I really like the ones with the Met Gala -- if that is how you spell it lol. Thanks!

Hayley

Hi, Hayley! Yes, I promise we will keep making Wacky Week articles!! I'm so glad you enjoy them. (And yes, you spelled the Met Gala correctly!)

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ. How do you manage to get hold of information, videos, games, and interviews so quickly?

Miles

Hey, Miles. News-O-Matic workers spend every weekday writing and finding info, pictures, and videos for their articles! We make phone calls and send emails to experts. Many of them talk with us very quickly!

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! I like all of your articles, and I hope you can make more. How many do you usually make a day, and how many do you make in a week?

Ava

Hi, Ava! Every weekday News-O-Matic creates 5 articles. That means there are 25 new articles every week! What are your favorite kinds of articles to read?

Russell Kahn

Hi Russ, can you add more articles about Ethiopia? It's my home country.

Befker

Sure thing, Befker! We recently wrote an article about the festival of Timket in Ethiopia. 🇪🇹 What else should we write about?

Russell Kahn

I saw the northern lights on Sunday night.

June

How cool, June! I didn't get the chance to see them, but I loved seeing all of the pictures of the northern lights! What was your experience like?

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ the king. How do you get all of you ideas so fast? You're like a cheetah.

Cole

Thanks for the compliment, Cole! Every weekday, News-O-Matic writers meet in the morning to decide what articles we want to publish. Then, we work really hard to write those articles for readers. That's how we're so speedy! 🐆

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! I like the name article because it helps me think of ideas for my baby sister! I think I'll suggest Olivia because it is a beautiful name. Thank ya'll for the articles ya'll write!

Catalina

Hi, Catalina! I'm glad you enjoyed that article and that it was helpful. Hope your sister gets a beautiful name. Thank you for reading and for the compliment!

Russell Kahn

Can you please make one about elephants??!! I love elephants.

Logan

Elephants are great! News-O-Matic has many articles about them. You can find the articles by typing "elephant" into the search. Have fun reading! 🐘

Russell Kahn

Hi. I'm Jackie, and I've been wondering: how old are gummy bears?

Jillian

Hi, Jackie! Gummy bears were invented by a German candy-maker named Hans Riegel in 1922. That means the treats are more than 100 years old! Are you a fan? 🍬🧸

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. I liked the book about the Mammoth machine. Can you make more books like that?

Trevor

Hi, Trevor! I liked learning about that carbon capture machine too! I'm excited about how it may help our world. We will definitely keep sharing news about technology and the environment. I'm curious, what do you find most interesting about stories like this?

Russell Kahn

Hey Russ! I was wondering if you could make a full-on article about pollen! Why, you may ask? I am asking because recently my eye looked beaten but really it was because of pollen! Please make an article about pollen and what pollen could do.

Cristian

That's a great idea for an article, Cristian! After all, May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Will you tell us more about your allergies? Maybe you can help us write the story! If you want to share more, ask a parent or teacher to email ask@newsomatic.org.

Russell Kahn

Dear Russ. I love News-O-Matic. It's the best thing to learn stuff on. Cold you do more stuff on Fortnite pls because lots of my friends play it in my class. That's it. Bye for now Russ.

Andrew M

Thanks for your kind words, Andrew! What kind of story should we write about Fortnite? If there is something new going on, please let me know! Take it easy,

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ. I was reading about TikTok getting banned! To be honest it's not really fair. I think TikTok should stay. I don't use TikTok but a lot of people are upset like my sister. What do you think, Russ?

Aubrey

Thanks for sharing your opinion on the TikTok situation, Aubrey. I understand that the app means a lot to millions of people. I'm not sure what the government will do. But I promise to keep you informed!

Russell Kahn

Hi Russ! About how many days is in summer break?

Andres

It depends where you go to school, Andres. For most students in the United States, summer break lasts between two and three months. That means some breaks last up to 90 days! It is SO important to keep reading during that time.

Russell Kahn

Russ, I LOVED the story of sharks I just read. But, I have a question. Are sharks friends with other sharks? Thanks!!!!!!!!!

Kensley

Kensley, I'm SO glad you loved that story!!! Scientists say that some sharks do have friends! One study of gray reef sharks in the Pacific Ocean showed that the same groups would meet at reefs and hang out together over and over again. Here's another fact: a group of sharks is called a shiver! 🦈

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. When is the next leap year?

Ryan

Hi, Ryan! Leap years happen every four years. This year, 2024, is a leap year. That means four years from now, 2028, will be the next leap year. Happy leaping!

Russell Kahn

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