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Hi! My name is Lily, and I want to know more about cats. Do you have anything that might help?
Lily
Hi, Lily! What kinds of cats would to like to know more about? We have tons of stories about house cats AND wild cats! Try typing "Cats" into the search and see what comes up! One interesting story I'd recommend reading is called "Feelings in Feline Faces." It's all about how kitties express themselves! 🐱
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Hey, Russ. I'm Landon, and I'd like to ask how are hurricanes formed?
Landon
Great question, Landon! Hurricanes are powerful storms that form out over the ocean. Warm waters can give energy to thunderstorms. This leads to bigger storms and faster wind speeds. That's why the Atlantic hurricane season happens during summer months in the top half of the world!
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Hi, do you know how to make kimchi?
Lillian
There are many ways to make that Korean dish, but here's one way: first, you have to cut, salt, and wash cabbage. Then, mix together seasonings and cut some onion. Now mix everything together and store it in a jar until you're ready to eat it. Have you ever made kimchi?
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Hello, Russell Kahn. How many times a week do you post articles on this platform?
Toprak
Hello, Toprak. News-O-Matic posts a new edition every weekday (Monday through Friday). Each edition has five articles!
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Hey, Russ. I hope that I win for the writing contest! I really tried hard. P.S. will there be one next year?
Chloe
Hey, Chloe. I'm glad to hear that you worked hard on the writing contest! Learning and having fun is the most important part. I enjoy reading all of the submissions so much! News-O-Matic has had a writing contest for Halloween for 10 years, so I am sure we'll have one next year too!
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Dear Russ, I feel bad about Hurricane Milton. What can I do to help? Yours truly,
Hudson
Hudson, it is totally normal to feel bad about natural disasters like Hurricane Milton. It can make us sad to see other people struggling. I think it's awesome that you want to help. If you live nearby, you might be able to join a clean up crew, or you might be able to hand out food or items that people need. Another way you can help is by raising money. Have a parent or teacher join you in looking at opportunities in your community.
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Hi, Russ. I'm Gökçe. Do you know Ragdoll cats?
Gökçe
Hi, Gökçe. I know that Ragdolls are a kind of cat with soft, long fur and blue eyes. Did you know that the breed came from California in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s? Do you have a Ragdoll cat? 🐱
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My name is Stanley. Can you tell me what killed dinos?
Stanley
Sure thing, Stanley! Many scientists think an asteroid crashed into the Earth about 66 million years ago. The impact from that space rock caused big changes around the world. Dust covered the sky, temperatures dropped, and plants and animals began to die out. Scientists still look at clues like dino fossils and craters to get a better idea of what happened all those years ago.
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I can't find new news on Canada.
Camila
Hey, Camila! Just like the United States, Canada stories have their own category. You should be able to see a bunch of them if you type "Canada" into the Search! 🍁
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Hi, Russ. When will the Halloween contest be over? Just wondering because I really want to see who the winner is :)
Juliana
The Write Fright contest ends on October 16, so you won't have to wait much longer, Juliana! 😱👻
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Suppppppp!? Do you have any articles on the upcoming election? Thanks.
Cael
We sure do, Cael! We wrote stories this month about the history of the Republican and Democratic parties, the job of the vice president, the role of the Electoral College, and more! The United States election is on November 5. We'll be publishing more stories through that date. Keep reading News-O-Matic to find out who wins! 🗳️
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Hi, Russ, I am Beril. Do you like writing articles or books for children?
Beril
Hi, Beril! Yes, I love writing for children! Writing for kids makes me think about the world in a new way. And I get to write about topics that I really enjoy learning about. So I get to discover exciting, interesting topics all the time. 😊
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Hello, Russ. Can you give information about volleyball?
Busra
Hello, Busra. I sure can! Did you know that volleyball was invented by William G. Morgan in 1895? The sport was officially added to the Olympics in 1964. Here's a record you might not know: the most passes in volleyball is 127. That record was set in Delft, the Netherlands, on October 2, 2015. 🏐
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Hi! I'm Su. I'm from Turkey and I love reading News-O-Matic articles! It's so fun — mostly the animal category! Which category do you like to read more? Thank you for your time!
Su
It's great to meet you, Su! Personally, I'm a big fan of space and baseball stories. But I honestly think ALL our categories are great! They help me learn new things every day! What's your favorite animal story that you've read so far? 🐶
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Hey, Russ. I was wondering, have you thought of making more articles on marine life, gravity, hurricanes, and hurricane seasons. These are things I think people would enjoy!
Cael
Thanks for the suggestions, Cael! Those are all definitely cool and important topics to cover! We recently covered both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. You can find articles on those storms by typing their names into the Search!
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Hi, Russ. I am Meryem. I want an article that introduces the dishes of different countries.
Meryem
That sounds like a great idea for an article, Meryem! Food is often a very important part of a country's culture. Are there any countries that you'd like to read more about? 🍛
Russell Kahn
Hi, Russ. I love all of the articles you make every week. They are very cool and I am learning more every day. I just wanted to say thank you and God bless you.
Cooper
Thank you for sending me such an encouraging message, Cooper! To hear that you enjoy the articles and that you're learning is the BEST news to me!
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Hi, Russ. My name is James and I loved Carter's review on the wild robot. I would like to learn how to make my own reviews!
James
Nice to meet you, James! I think it's great that you want to share your opinions! I'd recommend writing down all the things you liked and disliked about the movie. Then, write about how you felt when you saw the film and whether you think other people should see it, too! ✍️
Russell Kahn
Do you know anything about Nigeria?
Pena
I know a few things about Nigeria! That country is on the coast of the Africa along an area called the Gulf of Guinea. There is a very tall natural rock structure outside of Nigeria's capital called the Zuma Rock. A picture of that rock is on some money in Nigeria! 🇳🇬
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Hi, Russ. do you have articles about baseball or any sport?
Cooper
Hi, Cooper! We write articles about sports all the time! We did an article about baseball player Shohei Ohtani recently. It's called "Ohtani: The Greatest Game Ever?" Are there any teams or players you'd like to read more about? ⚾
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