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How many women won medals this ParalympicsοΌ
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Women won 593 medals at the 2024 Paralympics! Female athletes also competed on teams with both men and women and won medals! π
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Hey, Russ. I just got in 5th grade! I used to get on News-O-Matic some time ago, now Iβm coming back! See you soon. Sincerely,
Alexander (Alex)
Welcome back, Alexander! I'm glad you're here on News-O-Matic again. I hope you have the best year in 5th grade!
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I want to know about Martin Luther King Jr.
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You've come to the right place! You can learn a lot about Martin Luther King Jr. on News-O-Matic. Try typing his name into the search. Happy learning!
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Hello, Russ. My name is Jasmine. What can I do to become a doctor?
Jasmine
Hello, Jasmine. The very first thing you can do to become a doctor is to learn! You especially want to know about subjects like anatomy (that will help you understand the human body). You can also read our interviews with doctors to learn about their jobs!
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Hi, Russ. How do you pick who to answer?
Wyatt
Hi, Wyatt! That's an interesting question. I get so many message every day that I can't respond to all of them. I try my hardest to answer messages about the stories on News-O-Matic. I also try to focus on messages that talk about topics that don't show up in the News Room as often!
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Hi, Russ. Do you think you can do an article about Korean culture? My grandparents are from Korea.
Macie
Thanks so much for the suggestion, Macie! We love writing stories about different cultures from all over the world. I'll keep my eyes open! π In the meantime, are there any specific Korean traditions that you'd like us to write about?
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Hi, Russ. What is bird flu?
Sirat
Bird flu is a kind of sickness. It can infect both wild birds and birds owned by humans, such as chickens. As wild birds travel, they can spread the disease through their spit, snot, and even poo. Health experts are always watching closely for new outbreaks.
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Hi, Russ. Why was North Carolina the first to declare independence?
Belinda
That's a very interesting question, Belinda! In 1819, a newspaper in North Carolina printed an article. It said that colonists in North Carolina were the first to declare independence from Britain on May 20, 1775. But many experts don't think this is true. They say that Rhode Island was the first colony to officially declare independence on May 4, 1776. It's the job of historians to study these kinds of history mysteries! π
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Hi! My name is Emerson. What day did the first astronauts go to the moon and walk on it?
Emerson
Hey there, Emerson! Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on Moon on July 21, 1969! They were part of a mission called Apollo 11. NASA hopes to send astronauts back to Moon someday! π
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Hi, Russ. News-O-Matic is my favorite place to learn about new things and events that are happening now or soon. ππ
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Hi, Atticus! I am so happy to hear that! News-O-Matic is ALL about learning and having fun. π Thank you for your kind words!
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Hi, Russ. My name is Evie (Eve), but are millipedes poisonous?
Evie
Millipedes do not bite or sting, Evie. And they are not venomous. However, some kinds of millipedes release fluids from their bodies that can irritate your skin. So, you shouldn't handle them with your bare hands. If you touch one, don't touch your eyes before washing your hands!
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π I love reading.
Layton
I love reading too! One topic I really enjoy reading about is space science. What do you like to read about?
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Hey, Russ. I am Macy. I have tried to write to you before, but you did not answer. I wanted to say, I love your news. Do you have a Macy's Parade?
Macy
Hey, Macy! I can see why you're interested in those articles! π Yes, News-O-Matic does have several articles about the parade. Finding them can be a little tricky. Try searching using the word "Macy."
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I read a book about sprinkles.
Evaline
Sounds like you saw News-O-Matic's recent article, "Make a Sprinkle Snack!" Did you try out the recipe? Did you like it?
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Can you add more stuff?
Amani
You got it, Amani! We publish brand new articles every weekday! βοΈ
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How old is the earth?
Kalena
Great question, Kalena! Scientists think our world has been around for more than 4.5 billion years! π
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Hi, Russ. Are you an AI or no?
Joyce
Nope! I'm a real person! In fact, ALL the writers on our team are human beings, too! If you want to learn more about us, I'd recommend checking out our "Author Spotlight" series here on News-O-Matic!
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How long does it take for a message to reach you Russ?
Anthony
The message comes to us right away, Anthony. But sometimes it takes us a little while to write back! I hope you will keep writing notes in the News Room.
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You inspired me to read! Now my mom and dad are so proud of me. THANK YOU!
Kyleigh
You inspire ME, Kyleigh! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful note. I am proud of you too! π₯Ή
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Who do you think is going to win the Super Bowl?
John
Hard to say, John! That big event won't be until February of 2025, so it's anybody's game! However, the Kansas City Chiefs won the last two Super Bowls, and they're still looking fierce this year! π
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