Good question, Willa! The United Nations created World Toilet Day to bring attention to a problem. Many people around the world don't have access to safe sanitation. Read all about it in Ryan's story, "World Toilet Day: A Healthy Future." 🚽

Thanks, Anthony. News-O-Matic got a lot of positive feedback about "6-7 Meme Takes Over" and "Wacky Week: 6-7." Many people wonder what the next fun trend will be!

Good question, Fia! The underwater sculptures are cars because that calls attention to the impact of traffic jams on the environment. The artistic director for the project said the cars are symbols of "transportation to transformation."

Hi, Maddie! Pennies were mostly made of zinc. You can find that fact and more info about pennies in Ryan Cramer's story, "Last Pennies Off the Presses." Type "penny" or "pennies" into the Search bar to find this and other News-O-Matic stories on the topic!

Hey, Vivian! If you love the K-Pop Demon Hunters, then you'll enjoy News-O-Matic's upcoming story about the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

Civics may seem boring. But it's not just ancient history. For example, leaders in a community may decide to create a park for kids to play — or a shopping mall — in an undeveloped area. Which would you prefer? And who gets to make that decision? Understanding civics, or how communities make decisions, affects EVERYBODY.

What a great idea, Emily! Do you want to help us write the article? If so, ask a parent or teacher to email ask@newsomatic.org. We'd love to hear from you about this important story!

That is SUCH an important question, Brad. You should ALWAYS ask where information comes from. At News-O-Matic, we want students to be able to know what sources were used in each article. Tap the "Sources" button to see how each author learned about the story.

Both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are amazing soccer players. It is hard to say who is better, but I am a bigger fan of Messi. 🇦🇷

I am so glad you read that story and understood the value of World Toilet Day. It may seem like a silly day but it helps teach about an important problem. 🚽

That's a pretty popular question, Jack! One big reason is cost. Pennies are only worth one cent, but it costs about FOUR cents to make a penny. That cost adds up over time. U.S. government officials think that cutting the penny will save the government money. 💵💵💵

Thanks for your question, Nessa! Yes, I write many of the articles here on News-O-Matic. But I also I work with a great team of writers! Ashley, Ryan, Hannah, Diana, and Tyler are included in that team. We all work hard to make sure the information in our stories is true. ✍️

We've got tons of space articles, Samuel! That's one of my favorite topics! Ryan Cramer recently wrote about a mission called "ESCAPADE." You can read about it in the article "Blasting Off to Study Mars!" We've also got stories about exoplanets, stars, meteors, space telescopes, and more! What kinds of space stories do you like to read about the most? 🌌

Hi, Evan! I'm so glad you're enjoying News-O-Matic. This week, you can learn about Bob Ross, a cheese contest, and World Toilet Day. I hope you enjoy those topics!

Hi, Jade! You can learn about how cheese is made in a story called "Meet the Cheesemaker!" Find it by typing "cheese" or "cheesemaker" into the News-O-Matic Search bar.

Hi, Bea! We're planning another writing challenge for the spring of 2026. I can't wait to read your essay!

Spiders don't quite have THAT many eyes, Melanie! Most spiders have eight eyes, though some have fewer! 👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️👁️ Spiders belong to a group of animals called arachnids. Most arachnids have eight legs. A close relative of the spider is the scorpion. Those creepy critters have eight legs too!

Hi, Presley. News-O-Matic does a "Wacky Week" story each week. I'm glad to hear that's one of your favorites!

Hi, Harris! I'm so glad you're enjoying News-O-Matic. Way to go finishing your checklist!

There are a few reasons why a flood happens, Karla. One reason might be a period of heavy rainfall. A powerful storm, like a tsunami, might flood areas that are near the ocean. Sometimes floods have manmade causes. If a dam breaks, all the water it was holding back can cause a flood. 🌊