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HI, RUSS! My name is Penni! I read an article about speech language pathology and loved it! It's my dream job! Could you make more articles about it? Thanks!

Penni

Hi, Penni! I'm so glad you loved that article! It's really cool to learn all about what different people do for jobs. I'm sure you can have that job some day if you keep learning about it and working toward it! I'll let you know if I see any more stories about speech language pathology.

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Hi, Russ. My name is Carter. I love going on your app News-O-Matic.

Carter

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Carter! Messages from readers like you are very encouraging. 🙂

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! Do you like squids?

Jackson

I think squids are cool, Jackson! Did you know that the animals have beaks? And they have three hearts!!! 🦑

Russell Kahn

Hey Russ! I am getting ready for the winter storm that's coming in. This is the first snow my town has had in about 3 years! Does it snow a lot where you live? Hope everyone stays safe!

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Hi there! A lot of readers are excited about the snow. It definitely snows where I live near New York City. What do you like to do in the snow? ❄️

Russell Kahn

Is Taylor Swift REALLY related to Emily Dickinson, and did all those people exist?

Kathleen

That's right, Kathleen! Emily Dickinson was a real writer. She was born in Massachusetts and lived from 1830 to 1886. Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are sixth cousins, three times removed!

Russell Kahn

Dear Russ: can you write about the snowstorm coming soon?

Shayda

Hi, Shayda! Weather forecasters say much of the eastern United States will be affected by the big storm. Some schools canceled classes on Friday! The News-O-Matic team plans to do a story about the storm on Monday. By then, we should know more about it! ❄️

Russell Kahn

HI, RUSS!!! My name is Mia. I want you to tell me, are daddy long legs a spider?

Mia

HI, MIA! I had to do some research to answer your question. Daddy long legs insects are not spiders. They are arachnids, but spiders must have two body segments and produce silk. Daddy long legs have one body segment and do not produce silk. 🕷️

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. I want to talk about Laura the Wolverine.

Aditya

Hello! Laura the Wolverine is pretty cool. What do you have to say about her?

Russell Kahn

Is there such thing as edible glue?

Ammit

There is such a thing as edible glue. It's special glue just for food — don't eat any other kind of glue! Edible glue is sometimes used to decorate food and make things like spices, fruits, flowers, and leaves to stick.

Russell Kahn

I can't wait for the snow to fall and have so much fun. Yay! SNOW TIME!

Kelly

Winter is full of cool activities, Kelly! Just remember to bundle up to stay warm. It's also important to be careful around slippery ice! What are some of your favorite things to do in the snow? ❄️

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. How are you doing? My name is Alyssa. I love your articles.

Alyssa

Great to meet you, Alyssa! I'm doing well. Thank you for your kind words! And thanks for reading News-O-Matic! 😄

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ. It's me, Harrison. How long does it take to make an article?

Harrison

That's a great question, Harrison! Most stories take a few hours to research, write, edit, and get pictures. But some stories can take longer! They might involve interviews or making maps and charts. What are some of your favorite stories to read? 📖

Russell Kahn

Things I want to learn about is probably would be more about the history of basketball and history of the teams.

Avery

You can learn about that on News-O-Matic! Check out the article "Nothing But Net!" to learn about Dr. James Naismith, the man who invented the game. And read "Women’s Hoops: A Bold History" to find out about the development of the sport for women. 🏀

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. This is Harper and it's my first time on News-O-Matic and I love it!!!❤

Harper

Welcome, Harper! I'm so glad you're here reading on News-O-Matic!

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ. Can you tell me, what's the hottest it's been in the United States?

Gracelyn

Hey, Gracelyn. The hottest it's been in the United States was 134°F (56.7°C). That was in Death Valley, California, on July 10, 1913.

Russell Kahn

I love to read this. Thank you!

Abigmarmol

Hi, Abi! The team at News-O-Matic is so glad to know you're enjoying our stories. Keep reading to learn more about animals, science, sports, and world news throughout 2026!

Russell Kahn

What is your favorite sports team, Russ?

Charles

I grew up rooting for the New York Yankees, Charles. And they are still my favorite team today! ⚾️

Russell Kahn

Hi Russ. I’m Siya. I’m in 3rd grade and we have a Star test in 4 months. I’m scared but anyway I have to go, byeee!

Siya

Nice to meet you, Siya. There's no reason to be scared of a Star test! It's just a way for your teachers to learn about your skills so they can better support your learning. And as long as you're reading News-O-Matic, your reading skills will keep getting better! 😀

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ! I’m glad you got my message. The answer to your question "What are my favorite kind of stories?" is the funny photo ones. I love reading about them. They just make me laugh SOOO much.

Cecilia

Hi again, Cecilia. I'm glad some of our articles make you laugh. A lot of people enjoyed the story with the picture of the dancing gorilla. If you haven't seen it, check out "'High-Five' for Funny Wildlife Photos!"

Russell Kahn

Hello, Russ. My name is Shepard and I want to know how tall the Eiffel Tower is.

Shepard

Hi, Shepard! The Eiffel Tower is 1,083 feet (330 m) tall! You can read about that in Ashley's story, "Eiffel Tower Gets Taller." You can find that and "Climbing the Eiffel Tower" by typing "Eiffel Tower" into the Search bar!

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