Thanks for the question, Angelia! Sleep is very important for our bodies and our brains. While we sleep, our bodies recover from the day and prepare for the next day. The brain processes memories and emotion while we snooze too. Sleeping also helps us heal and stay strong against sickness! Have a great summertime too! 😴

Hey, Ivy! You can find articles about Taylor Swift by typing her name into the Search. And if you're curious to read other articles, you can try typing in other topics. I enjoy some Taylor Swift songs! I hope you're having a great summer as well. 😁

Hey, Simona! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the "Keeping Pets Cool" article! I agree, it is very useful to know how to help our furry friends in the hot weather. Do you have any pets?

Hi, Catharine! We publish five articles every day! Hope you're having a great summer! 🌞

Hi, Alia! We've written about many different kinds of mammals on News-O-Matic! In fact, you'll likely see a few pop up in our ongoing "Animals: A-Z" series! We just published an article about gibbons on July 1! Are there any other mammals you'd like to learn more about? Try typing their names into the Search bar! 🦍🐋🦇

Hey there, Celine! We have lots of articles about basketball and the NBA! For example, the Oklahoma City Thunder recently won the 2025 NBA Finals. Ryan Cramer wrote about that on June 23 in the article "Thunder Win First NBA Title!" What are some of your favorite basketball stories to read? 🏀

Hi, Neil. News-O-Matic has tons of articles about soccer! Have you tried using the Search to find them? You can also read about some robot soccer athletes in the latest version of Numbers in the News. Check it out! ⚽️

I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed that article and that it might be helpful for your car ride, Stella! Thanks for sharing. Is there any particular game you're excited to try? I hope you have a fun ride! 🚗

Hi, Lisa. There are many articles about lions. You can type that word (or any other topic you're curious about) into News-O-Matic's Search. That will show you all of the articles about that topic. Are lions your favorite animal? I hope you have a good day too!

Cool question, Lucas! More than 800 bird species live in the United States! One of the most popular feathery fliers on that list is the bald eagle, which is a major symbol of the country. Other birds that fly across the U.S. include the American robin, the ruby-throated hummingbird, and the downy woodpecker! 🐦

Hello, Victoria! A heat wave is a time of hot weather that is warmer than normal and lasts more than two days. Many areas in North America are experiencing a heat wave right now. Is it extra hot where you live?

I'm so glad you asked that, Jojo! News-O-Matic DOES have an article about Hello Kitty. It's called "Happy 50, Hello Kitty!" Hannah wrote it. She said she had a lot of fun learning about Hello Kitty. You should check it out!

Hi, Catharine. What a fun question! News-O-Matic has six writers who write for News-O-Matic every day. They are me, Ashley, Ryan, Tyler, Hannah, and Diana. But there are other authors you might see on articles too! Keep your eye out to see who you can spot each day.

Hello, Zachary. I love hearing that readers like you are excited about the drawings in the News Room! I get so many drawings from readers each day, so I can't share all of them. But I do see every one! Drawings related to recent articles are more likely to make it into the News Room. 🎨

Hey, Raegyn! News-O-Matic does have articles about wolves and pandas! You can find them and any other articles on topics you're curious about by using the Search. Just click on the Search button, then type in what you're looking for. I hope you have a great day too! 😁🐼🐺

Hey, Hudson! What a fun question! People have been running, jumping, climbing, and playing outside for thousands of years. But a German man named Friedrich Froebel is considered the inventor of the modern playgrounds that we know today. He invented them in the 1880s.

Hey, Catherine. A whole team of people worked to create the Switch at the Nintendo company. One leader of the team was Yoshiaki Koizumi. I hope you have a nice day too!

That's a great question, Christina! In the United States, there isn't one single rule from the federal government that says when schools should close for summer break. Instead, schools across the country are organized into groups called "districts." Those districts have their own leaders, including administrators and superintendents. Those leaders make important decisions for schools in their district, including when schools close for summer break! ☀️

Thanks for your suggestion, Rachel! Artificial intelligence is definitely an important topic. People are learning new ways to use this powerful tech. They are also making new rules about AI. If you haven't already, I'd recommend taking a look at the article "Deal Unlocked! — Game Actors End Strike." Many people who work as voice actors went on strike party because they were worried about how AI would affect their jobs. You'll definitely see AI pop up again in future News-O-Matic stories as well! 🤖

That's a neat idea, Harper! I'll look into it! In the meantime, the News-O-Matic team actually spoke to a jazz musician named Wynton Marsalis. We published a two-part article where he answered questions from readers just like you! Try typing "Real Jobs! Jazz Star" into the Search to read what he had to say! 🎺