Hi, Yuji. Different groups celebrate their histories throughout the year. For example, February is Black History Month. That month honors historic African Americans. Asian/Pacific American Heritage is celebrated in May, and Native American Month is recognized in November. Each month is celebrated in some way.

I think coral is super cool too, Carolyn! I'm glad you enjoyed reading that article!

Hi, Hunter. I'm glad you liked News-O-Matic's articles about the Olympics. The 2026 Winter Olympics have ended, but the Paralympics are now going on! We'll keep an eye out for Paralympic stories to share.

I'm so glad you took the time to write a question. YES! We have written many articles about WWI, WWII, and the Great Depression. Try typing those terms into our search to find those stories.

Hi, Chloe. I'm happy you're curious about the writing contest! News-O-Matic is marking the 250th birthday of the United States by inviting readers like you to imagine America's future. Visit www.newsomatic.org/2076 with an adult to learn more! I hope to read your essay!

Hi, Ares! Thanks for telling me that you love News-O-Matic. And thanks for the encouragement! Also, I'm glad you liked that article. I would love to see your picture about it!

Thanks for your question! It doesn't sound rude. I get hundreds of messages every day, so I can't write back to everyone. Also, there is a whole team of people that helps keep News-O-Matic running.

Hey, Aidan! Yes! We are writing a story right now about a soccer tournament called the SheBelieves Cup. And be sure to search in News-O-Matic for more soccer articles too! ⚽️

Good question, Mersana! That holiday marks the end of Ramadan for those who practice Islam. In 2026, Ramadan ends with Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20.

There is a total solar eclipse in the summer of 2026 and 2027, but neither will be visible from the United States. The next total solar eclipse in the United States is in 2033, but only people in Alaska can see it. Then there will be two more total solar eclipses in the United States on August 23, 2044, and August 12, 2045

Thanks for sharing what you've learned with me, Julian! Bison are super cool. Did you know that the animals are the national mammal of the United States?

Hi, Israel. I'm excited to hear that you've entered a submission for the writing contest! The deadline is on March 20, so you can expect a winner after that date.

Hey, Carlos. I am a real person! I'm glad you enjoy the topics on News-O-Matic. Our team tries to include many different kinds of articles!

Hey, Micayla! We love covering cultures from all over the world! Are there any specific places or traditions you want to learn more about? Celebrations can be traditions, too! One article you might be interested in is called "March Holidays." It covers March celebrations in countries such as Spain, Poland, and Ireland. You can find similar articles for other months here on News-O-Matic, too! Try typing "holidays" into the Search and see what comes up! 📅

That dog's name is Newsie! He's News-O-Matic's mascot! Depending on how he's feeling, he might react to the cover in silly ways! 🐶

Poland is a country in Europe, Jude! It is between the countries of Germany and Ukraine. If you want a little extra help, try searching for the article "Close Results in Poland's Election." Then, click on the Map button. It will show you where Poland is! 👁️

Not at all, Haleigh! We've got a great team over here at News-O-Matic! It includes Ashley, Ryan, Hannah, Diana, Tyler, and me! Every article has a button labeled "author." You can click it to learn more about who wrote the story! ✍️

I like that idea! I'll keep my eye out for news stories about Leonardo da Vinci. Thanks, Murphy!

I agree! It's really cool to hear about the creativity of others! Would you want to try and make a sock monkey?

Hi, Julia! Welcome to News-O-Matic! Thanks for the compliment.