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Hi Russ. I'm Mariah. I'm 10 years old. I LOVE News-O-Matic because it's the best. I'm so HAPPY!!!!

Mariah

You make ME happy, Mariah! It means the world to know that you love News-O-Matic so much. 🌍 😊

Russell Kahn

Hey Russ, I have sent many letters to you but I was never shown. I love News-O-Matic and was wondering if I could be on it? If so it will make my day! See you next time!

Noah M

You got it, Noah! I'm posting your note in the News Room right now. I hope this brings a smile to your face. Thanks for writing all your messages!

Russ

How many stories are on News-O-Matic?

Ohuber

There are more than 17,000 different articles on News-O-Matic! Isn't that crazy?!

Russell Kahn

Hey Russ my name is Kaleb, and I was wondering if you have ever done a face reveal?

Kaleb

Yes! As a reporter, I often appear in the stories that I write. For example, there are pictures of me in the article called "Author Spotlight: Russell Kahn." Search for that story and you'll see!

Russ

Hey Russ, I'm Braelynn and I wanted to tell you I have good grades and I wanted to tell you that I love this app!!!

Braelynn

Way to go, Braelynn! It is fantastic to hear that you've got good grades. Maybe reading News-O-Matic helped you with that too! I love that you're using our app!!!

Russell Kahn

Dear Russ, Why do you always answer like AI? It makes people think you're AI.

Talia

I understand why you feel that way. After all, AI is trained to sound like a real person in its responses. But I promise you that I am a human being and I am responding to your note personally. If you don't think I'm real, watch the video in our new article about the poet laureate. That's me in the interview!

Russell Kahn

Can you write an article about how screen time is affecting children because it is a big issue. I made a poster about it and I want more people to be aware of this huge problem affecting millions.

Brady

I love your idea, Brady. You're right that screen time is an issue that impacts many kids. I think it's really cool that you want to help educate people!

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. I am Olivia. I'm nine. Can you give me calming down tips? I need them because I get super angry.

Olivia

Hi, Olivia! Feeling angry is very normal, but I think it's a great that you also want the skills to calm down. Sometimes when we're angry, we make choices that we feel bad about later. One way to calm down is by taking long, slow breaths. You can read more about that and other tips in News-O-Matic's article "Breathe, Don’t Vent!"

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ I have one question. Are you a real person or an AI? If you are a real person, tell me about yourself, and if your are an AI, please give me facts about News-O-Matic and its backstory. Sincerely,

Dylan

Hi, Dylan. Thanks for your question. I am totally a real person. I'm from New York and my favorite food is pizza! You can learn more about me in the article "Author Spotlight: Russell Kahn." And you can learn more about News-O-Matic in an article too! It's called "3,000 Editions of News-O-Matic!"

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. How long have you been working for News-O-Matic?

Skyler

Thanks for your question, Skyler. I worked with a team to create News-O-Matic in 2012. So that is 14 years now!!!

Russell Kahn

Hi, I’m Cora. Do you know where to find any articles about gymnastics?

Cora

Hi, Cora. You can find articles about gymnastics on News-O-Matic! Try typing "gymnastics" into the Search. Then you can find articles about that topic.

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ. I love the article about Hoppers. In fact, I went to see the movie Hoppers and I loved it. Love,

Carolyn

Hey, Carolyn. I also thought that article was super cool!

Russell Kahn

Hey, Russ. When will be the next Oscars awards ceremony?

Eli

Hey, Eli. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents the Oscars. The group hasn't shared the exact date for the 2027 Oscars award ceremony, but the ceremony usually occurs in February or March. Next year, you can look forward to a new award category. It is for stunts!

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. I'm Myra. I ❤ News-O-Matic.

Myra

Hi. Myra! I'm so happy that you love News-O-Matic! It's encouraging to hear from readers like you.

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! Can you please make a brain rot article?

Chris

Hi, Chris! "Brain rot" was named the 2024 Word of the Year by a group called the Oxford University Press. Hannah Marcum wrote a great article about it if you'd like to learn more! Try typing "Word of the Year: Brain Rot" into the Search! 🧠

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! I wanted to know if you have an article about school uniforms. We are doing a persuasive writing unit in my class, and I would like to know.

Kiro

We do, Kiro! Ashley Morgan wrote it on August 20, 2025. Try typing "School Uniforms Around the World" into the Search bar! 🥋

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ! Can you make an article about the World Baseball Classic? It just finished and USA made it to the championship but lost to Venezuela. Thanks,

Benjamin

You got it, Benjamin! I actually just wrote that story. It's called "Venezuela Wins World Baseball Classic." Hope you enjoy it! And thanks for reading News-O-Matic! ⚾⚾⚾

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ!!!!! When was News-O-Matic made?

Tanabes

News-O-Matic published our first articles in November 2012. You can learn more about it by reading the article "The Story of News-O-Matic." Check it out!

Russell Kahn

Hi, Russ. My name is Bree. I have never written to you but I love reading on News-O-Matic. They are very fun. Do you think you can make a book of sea animals? Bye :)>

Bree

Hi, Bree! Thanks for writing to me. I like to hear from readers about what they're curious about. I'm glad you love reading on News-O-Matic! I'll see what I can do about adding an article about sea animals for you to read. Try typing your favorite sea creatures (like sharks or whales) into the Search!

Russell Kahn

How many sheep are in Ireland?

Duane

There are more than 3.5 million sheep in Ireland! 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑

Russell Kahn

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