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Hi, this is Lennox. I love that you can learn from this. I’m a student and I was wondering if there are any videos about Taylor Swift?
Lennox
Hi, Lennox. I love that you're learning from News-O-Matic too! Did you read our recent article, "A Night of Music and 'Moon Men?" There is a video in that story of Taylor Swift at a recent music award show!
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Hi, Russ. What can I do to stop pollution from happening? From,
Ella
Hi, Ella. It's great that you want to stop pollution! Stopping pollution is a big task. But there are ways you can help! Make sure to never littler. You can also pick up trash you find outside. Be responsible with your garbage too. Find out if there is recycling where you live. Then you can recycle items like plastic, tin, and glass. ♻️
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Hey, Russ. I'm from China. I think this website is really good for Chinese speakers to learn English. Will you publish a Chinese version of the News-O-Matic? I'm looking forward to it.
ZTS
I'm so glad that you think News-O-Matic can help people learn English! There isn't a full version of News-O-Matic in Chinese yet, but I like your idea! You can read each article in Mandarin, though. Tap the "Language" button and pick Mandarin to see the text in Mandarin. Then you can listen to it in that language too!
Russell Kahn
Hi, Russ! Did you create this website? Or did someone else create it?
Kalliope
Hi, Kalliope! I worked with Marc-Henri Magdelenat from France and Lillian Holtzclaw Stern from Brazil. Together, we created News-O-Matic!
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Hi, Russ. I’m never on the picture of the day and I really really want to be. So, please try to let me on. Sincerely,
Layne
Hi, Layne! I'll keep an eye out for your drawing. I get so many drawings every day, so I can't share all of them! But, I'll give you a tip. The drawings that connect with the most recent articles in News-O-Matic are the most likely to show up in the News Room!
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Hey, Russ. I really like all the things you write to us. It's so nice to read your newspaper and other things that you create. From,
Jamieryae
I really appreciated your message, Jamieryae. I work really hard together with my whole team to bring News-O-Matic to readers like you. Thank you for sending such a kind message. 😁
Russell Kahn
Hey, Russ. What is your team thinking of writing on News-O-Matic next???
Isabella
Hey, Isabella! We've got big events coming soon! We have lots of articles about the U.S. election and government planned. We'll also be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with plenty for you to read!
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Hi, Russ! What is the tallest building in the world? From,
Willa
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is the tallest building in the world, Willa. That skyscraper rises 2,716.5 feet (828 m)!
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Hi, Russ. I really liked your article about gray wolf pups. They're so cute! Do you have any similar articles? Thanks!
Cynthia
Thanks for your kind words, Cynthia! I'm glad you liked the article! We've got a few other similar stories you might enjoy reading. Try typing "wolf" into the search bar and see what PUPS up! 🐺
Russell Kahn
Russ, what is your favorite candy?
Giovanni
I'm a big fan of chocolate, Giovanni! How about you? 🍫
Russell Kahn
Is the Paris Olympics still going?
Josue
Hi, Josue! The Paris Summer Olympics ended on August 11. After that, the Paris Paralympic Games ended on September 8. Now, many athletes are looking ahead to the WINTER Olympics in February of 2026! 🎿
Russell Kahn
Hey Russ, this is my second day writing on write to Russ. My question is how much time did you spend to make News-O-Matic?
Madhavi (Madhi)
Good question, Madhi. We spent about a year to develop the program. After all, we had to create the web site and the app for News-O-Matic! Now we work every day to write brand new stories for students like you. 😊
Russell Kahn
I didn't watch the Paralympics. How many medals did USA get?
Jackson
The USA won 105 medals at the Paralympics. U.S. athletes won 36 gold, 42 silver, and 27 bronze medals. You should check out some of the Paralympic stories from 2024 on News-O-Matic!
Russell Kahn
Hey Russ, are you an AI?
Najae
Nope! I am a real human, Najae. I promise!
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Hi! Are there any fossils found recently?
Kendall
Scientists are discovering new fossils all the time, Kendall! Did you hear about the new pterosaur species that was found in the country of Jordan? You can learn more about that ancient animal in our article "Soaring in the Dino Age!"
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Hi, Russ. What is the biggest fish in the sea?
Cody
Thanks for your question, Cody! The biggest fish in the water is the whale shark. Those sharks can grow up to 40 feet (12 meters) long! That's even longer than a bus!
Russell Kahn
A pink house has pink stairs. A brown house has brown stairs. What does a greenhouse have?
Kiley
Ah! Very tricky, Kiley! I believe a greenhouse has green PLANTS! 🪴
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Hi, Russ. Have scientists learned how to clone things?
Kalliope
Hi, Kalliope! Yes, scientists have cloned living creatures! You can read about a very famous cloning story on News-O-Matic. Look up the article "Dolly the Clone: 25 Years Later!" 🐑
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Hi, Russ. I was wondering if you could post more Edgar Allan Poe facts! Thank you.
Beatriz
Hi, Beatriz! Edgar Allan Poe is a famous writer — I'm not surprised you want to know more about him. Did you know that he published his first book, Tamerlane, when he was only 18 years old? You can learn more about him in the News-O-Matic article "Edgar Allan Poe." Check it out!
Russell Kahn
Hey, Russ! The population is saying that monkeypox is infecting Africa and now moving to America! Is this true?
Sims
It is true that there is a mpox outbreak in Africa right now. A few other places (including the USA) have discovered cases too. But there are very few cases in those area. You can learn how people around the world are working to help in our new article, "Mpox Vaccine Arrives in Congo."
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