Some other names for a mountain lion are puma, cougar, catamount, and panther. It has many names because these animals live in so many different places. For example, puma is an Inca word from South America. And "catamount' is short for "cat of the mountain!"

A lot of people are wondering about "skibidi." We explained the word's origin in a News-O-Matic article. It came from a YouTube video series. Read more about that and other interesting words in the story, "From the Internet to the Dictionary."

Good question, Reid! Some art is expensive because people believe it is valuable. That could be because it's by a famous artist, like Frida Kahlo, or because the art is rare. The value of anything — like a baseball card, house, or painting — is based on how much people are willing to pay for it!

Diabetes is a disease, Charlotte. People with diabetes can’t control the amount of sugar in their blood. This can lead to health issues. You can learn more about the condition in the article "Living With Diabetes."

Got you covered there, Beckett! Search for the article "The First to Fly Faster Than Sound!" from 2022. It talks about a famous flight that happened on October 14, 1947. On that day, pilot Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager flew in an aircraft called the Bell X-1. It was the first time an aircraft broke the sound barrier! ✈️ Thanks for reading News-O-Matic!

You've got that right, Elijah! It's been very interesting to see all the weird and wacky ways that 6-7 has popped up recently. Dictionary.com even named 6-7 as its "Word of the Year!" 👀

Hi, Aleksa! You can find cool, newsy stories each day in News-O-Matic. Have you checked out our latest Kids in the News stories? You can find them by typing "Kids in the News" in the Search bar.

Hi, Sydney! A lot of our readers are excited about the new movie. Check out today's story about Wicked: For Good. It's a review by Madeleine from Kids First!

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. ✍️