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Hi, Russ. I am in third grade. Everyone loves News-O-Matic well in my class. You did awesome on this app. I was wondering were leather comes from can you write something about it. I really want the answer for my question. By the way I love that you something so that kids can see the news too!

Brion

Thanks for writing in the News Room, Brion. Leather comes from the hides of animals. Usually the animal is a cow, sheep, goat, or pig. Do you own any leather goods? I really appreciated your note. It made me so happy to read! 😁

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ. I really enjoyed the sports article on Monday, December 16th. I love sports myself (soccer's my favorite) so I really appreciate it. I really would like to know how you and your team pick the articles. Is it a random selection or a specific choice?

Nico

Hey, Nico. I'm glad you like that article. I thought it was SO COOL to see the uniforms and learn about the history behind them. We have a couple things in mind when we pick articles. We wonder if the story has a big impact on the world or on readers' lives. We also think about if our readers would be interested in the topic.

Russell Kahn

Dear Russ, I love News-O-Matic because it's fun, yet educational. And I'm so excited to keep on having a blast!

Everett

Hey, Everett! I'm am so excited to hear that you're having a blast with News-O-Matic! It is awesome that you're learning and having fun too!! 😁😁

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ! My name is Amelie. I’m in 4th grade and I just want to say that the photo showed in “Wildlife Photos Get Goofy” is ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS!

Amelie

The pictures in the photo contest cracked me up too, Amelie! 🤣 Which one was your favorite?

Russell Kahn

Hey,Russ! You know Christmas is coming up, so I’m wondering if you could write something about Christmas 🎅, like the history or something. Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas 🎄!

Lucia

Yes, of course, Lucia! In fact, we have a LOT of Christmas stories coming up. Be sure to check over the next week to read our special holiday content. Thank YOU, and I hope you also have a wonderful Christmas! 🎄

Russell Kahn

Russ I LOVE the sports articles like the Shohei Ohtani ones.

Cos6331

I am a big sports fan too. I grew up reading as many baseball articles as I could!

Russell Kahn

Hi Russ! My name is Darby and I'm a 5th grader. I am new to News-O-Matic but I'm going to start today! I'm excited to see what I can learn. <3

Darby

Welcome to News-O-Matic, Darby! I hope you love it here. Please let me know what you like (or don't like). I hope to hear back from you again!

Russell Kahn

Hey Russ, I'm Ruby and I am in second grade. I love it. Happy Christmas 🎅. I love this app so much.

Ruby

That makes me so happy that you love News-O-Matic! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and holiday season ahead, Ruby.

Russell Kahn

Hi Russ I loved that article about the sports stories of 2024. Can you tell me more about it and keep writing those kind of articles? Also write more NBA stories please 🙏 bye. P.S. You're not real.

Evan

Thank you so much for telling us which story you enjoyed, Evan. That helps us decide what types of stories to write in the future! Which NBA team is your favorite? P.S. I *am* a real person, I promise!

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ! I'm in 4th Grade and I love News-O-Matic! I was wondering if you know when the Winter Olympics start? Also, will you make an article about it? Merry early Christmas and keep up the great work!!🎄🎄

Mac

Thank you so much for the kind words! Italy will host the Winter Olympics in February 2026. And yes, News-O-Matic will definitely cover the games! I hope your holiday season is full of cheer this year! 😊

Russell Kahn

Hello, Russ. Do you still have the article of Roanoke the lost colony?

Liam

We sure do, Liam! The exact title is "Roanoke: Mystery of a Lost Colony." Try typing that into the Search!

Russell Kahn

Hey Russ, I'm Jacob I have a question. Why do you go by Russ Instead of Russell?

Jacob

Hi, Jacob! Many people call me "Russell." But "Russ" is just a nickname because it's shorter. Does anyone ever call you "Jake?"

Russell Kahn

Hello Russ, I live in Turkey and I want to talk with you

Mira

Nice to meet you, Mira. I love Turkey! Will you tell me more about your country? News-O-Matic has written many articles about events that have happened there!

Russell Kahn

I've been doing research and found 3 organisms that are now my favorite things -- violet sabrewing hummingbird, galaxy petunia, and the black cat petunia. But can you do more articles on organisms and space?

Amarantha

Thanks for sharing, Amarantha! I LOVE how colorful the petunias and hummingbirds are! We'll be covering lots of living things here on News-O-Matic, and you can definitely expect to see another space story in the future too! 🚀

Russell Kahn

Hello, my name is Daniela and I’m in 5th grade. I REALLY ENJOY the articles. I’ll read like 4 or 5 or even more! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!! And just remember that no matter how much I say it, I always mean more! ❤️

Daniela

THANK YOU for your amazing message, Daniela! Our team works REALLY hard to make new articles every day. So, it means the world to know that you enjoy so many of the stories. THANK YOU THANK YOU for reading News-O-Matic. I hope you'll always enjoy our stories and keep writing us messages. Take care! 😊

Russell Kahn

Dear Russ, my favorite article was the Wildlife Photos Get Goofy because I love animals, especially frogs. And the frog was super cute! Overall, very good article. Five stars. Sincerely, a fifth grader,

Tommy

Dear Tommy, Hannah wrote that article! I told her about your review, and she wanted to thank you for your positive message! She said she had a lot of fun writing the article and looking at the silly pictures (especially the funny frog faces). She's glad you liked it!

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ. Do you still have the article on the Roanoke Mystery????

Owedev

You don't need to wonder about that anymore! News-O-Matic still has the article "Roanoke: Mystery of a Lost Colony." If you're looking for an article and can't find it on the main page, you can always head to our Search. You can type in topics or the name of articles that you're looking for.

Russell Kahn

In the news article, "Top 5 World Stories of 2024," I was kind of confused. So what you’re saying is that the war between Russia and Ukraine isn't over yet?

Bella

Thanks for your question, Bella. That's correct — the war between Russia and Ukraine is still going on. The conflict started in February 2022, but leaders in those countries haven't come to an agreement yet. The war isn't over.

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! Merry early Christmas! I really enjoyed the article about the art show in Miami! I really enjoy making art and want to be an artist when I’m older. I also have a question: How do you choose the drawings and writings of the day? I hope you get to write back to me! Sincerely,

Isabella

Hi, Isabella! I'm so glad you enjoyed that article! What kind of art do you like to do most? Drawings that connect to the most recent News-O-Matic articles are most likely to be chosen.

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. Do you remember who won the Halloween writing contest for News-O-Matic?

Leila

Hi, Leila! The winners for News-O-Matic's Halloween writing contest were Laura Taormina with the story "Zombie Forest" and Tanya Nair with "Where Have All the Children Gone?" You can search for their stories to read them!

Russell Kahn

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