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Hi, Russ! What day is Groundhog day?

Gilberto

It's coming up very soon, Gilberto! Groundhog Day is Sunday, February 2. 📅

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! I just wanted to say, the article on Lunar New Year was great! Me and my class all read it together! I learned lots of fun activities from that article, and thanks for all the work you do for the platform! P.S. I love drawing on the drawing thing but it would be better with more colors! BYE!!! :)

Tasha

I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed the story, Tasha! I thought that Ashley Morgan (who wrote the article) did a great job, too! Thanks so much for your kind words, and I hope you have a wonderful year of the snake! 🐍

Russell Kahn

Hi! I'm Sam. I want to know about dinosaur bones.

Sam

Hey there, Sam! That's a great topic to be curious about! The News-O-Matic team will keep our eyes open for some fantastic fossil finds! But in the meantime, I'd suggest typing either "dinosaur" or "fossil" into the Search and see what comes up! One of my favorite stories is called "The Most Important Fossil Ever" from May 17, 2024! 🦴

Russell Kahn

Russ, your articles are so good but maybe make a Wacky Week: Technology.

Roman

I like that idea, Roman. Do you know any recent silly or unusual tech stories you think would be a good fit?

Russell Kahn

Hi, I'm Phoebe, and I have written some letters to you about the Kansas-Nebraska Act. I don't want to be rude, but can you PLEASE write an article about it?

Phoebe

Hi, Phoebe! Thanks for writing to me. News-O-Matic DOES have an article about the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Try typing "Look Back on the Kansas–Nebraska Act" into the Search to read it!

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. I'm Ava and my class is looking at articles for a project. They love News-O-Matic just like I do.

Ava

Hi, Ava! I'm so glad to hear that you and your class love News-O-Matic! It's a great source to read articles for fun and for projects.

Russell Kahn

Dear Russ, I am Sophia. In class, we are researching famous explorers. I got Christopher Columbus. I am wondering if you have any articles about him.

Sophia

Hi, Sophia. News-O-Matic has several articles all about Christopher Columbus. There is a lot for you to research and learn! Try typing his name into the Search.

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ. It's Suriel again. I was wondering if you could write more articles about hockey? I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Suriel

I'll take a look, Suriel! Thanks for your suggestion. One big hockey story we look forward to is the winner of the Stanley Cup! The Stanley Cup Finals will happen in June. And we are watching to see when Alex Ovechkin breaks the all-time goals record! 🏒

Russell Kahn

Hello, Russ! I love using the News Room. 😃

Hayfel

Hello, Hayfel! I love the News Room too! I really enjoying hearing about what readers are thinking and what they're interested in. Thanks for writing! 😁

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ, it’s Micah. I think the Holocaust was very scary. I definitely hope that it will never ever happen again. Because it was so sad. 😭

Micah

Hi, Micah. I agree with you. The Holocaust was very scary. I'm thankful that there were brave survivors to share their experiences. It is up to all of us to help make sure it will never happen again.

Russell Kahn

Is it true we can no longer use TiKTok?

Katherine

Hi, Katherine! TikTok WAS disabled for folks in the United States on January 18. However, the app returned the next day. Leaders are still trying to figure out TikTok's future. But for now, TikTok is up and running in the United States.

Russell Kahn

Hi Russ. I love this app. I also really like history, especially Egyptian history. do you think you could make a story about that?

Sydney

I love learning history too, Sydney. News-O-Matic has dozens of articles about ancient Egypt. Try our search to see what you can find. And I promise we will write more stories too!

Russell Kahn

Dear Russ, my class does biographies, and I have Alexander Hamilton. Do you have any articles about him? Thanks! By the way I’m Charlie! 😁

Charlie

What a fun biography, Charlie! Alexander Hamilton is SO interesting. YES, News-O-Matic has several articles about him. Write "Hamilton" in our search to see what comes up. One article is called "Hamilton's Coast Guard." Another is "Alexander Hamilton’s Final Fight." I hope you enjoy those stories and learn a lot from them.

Russell Kahn

Dear Russ, Where is Anne Frank's Diary today, where did she live, why did she hide from the outside world? Olivia

Okitchen

Good questions, Olivia. Anne Frank's original diary is at the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. That is where she lived for most of her life. Her family had to hide because they were Jewish. In the early 1940s, a group of people called Nazis wanted to kill all Jewish people. So Anne Frank tried to stay safe.

Russell Kahn

Hey Russ, Chidera here! Was Ichiro Suzuki the first Asian baseball player to be in the Hall of Fame? Thanks

Chidera

Yes, Chidera! Ichiro Suzuki became the first player elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. He'll be inducted in July. Check out the map in our article about this. It shows where all the Hall of Fame players came from! ⚾️

Russell Kahn

Thank you for all the things you do for us and News-O-Matic. We love knowing about things that are happening around the world. Love,

Penelope

Thank you, Penelope! I think it is so important that young people can learn about the world. After all, it is your world too! Let me know if there is some subject you'd most like to read about. Take care!

Russ

Ichiro was so good and was a great baseball player. I thought he only played for the Mariners but I was wrong. Thanks for making stories to read for me and other kids every day.

Ltaccolini763

Ichiro Suzuki spent the most seasons on the Seattle Mariners. But I really enjoyed watching him on the New York Yankees! ⚾️ I appreciate your note. Thank you for reading my stories every day!

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. I am Emmy/Emerson and I was wondering if you could do an article on ancient history. I have been writing to you since I started News-O-Matic in second grade and I would be really happy if you responded because you never wrote back. Have a good day. 😄

Emerson

Hi, Emerson! We've got tons of articles about ancient history from Egypt or Pompeii, but I'm always excited to write more. Is there a specific area or time period you are curious about? Thanks for continuing to read News-O-Matic and write in the News Room! I hope you have a good day too.

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ! I'm Evie and I'm wondering why kids don't get a say in what happens in our country. Is there a society with kids in it? If we are going to be the next generation shouldn't we be able to share our ideas now as well? I'm just wondering about it. PS. I love News-O-Matic because it keeps me updated so, thanks!

Evie

Hey, Evie! Those are awesome questions! While kids can't become government leaders in the United States, you DO get a say in what happens. Your town or state has officials called representatives. They must make decisions based on what will be best for people like you! Part of how they make those choices is by listening. A teacher or parent can help you find your representatives. Write them a letter to share your thoughts! Thanks for reading News-O-Matic and sending your note.

Russell Kahn

I really like the "Ohio State on Top" book. Can you write more football books?

Max

I'm glad you like that article, Max! Ryan wrote it, so I'll tell him that you enjoyed it! And yes, I promise we have more football articles coming.

Russell Kahn