Hi, Harper! What kind of arts and crafts do you like? News-O-Matic has articles about making a lanterns, a snowman, a calendar, and more! Type "craft" in the Search bar to find these and more!

Hi, Calvin. That's a good question. The latest report from the CDC says that around 11 million Americans have gotten the flu so far this season. That is an estimate, since not everyone who gets sick goes to the doctor or gets treatment. You can read about that in "Five Tips to Fight the Flu" from January 6!

That's a great question, Clara! The answer is no — all of the responses you read in the News Room come from a real person! Still, I take it as a compliment that you think the writing is complete and organized. Also, I'm really happy to hear that you're asking questions about who (or what) is writing the messages you see online!

Hey, Emma. I'm glad you enjoyed that article so much! Are you interested in topics like nursing, video games, or inventions?

Eliana, hi! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I'm curious, why do you think "worst" should be banished? It's cool that you're think more about News-O-Matic's article about banished words.

Happy New Year, Justin!! What are you excited for in 2026? 😁

Hey, Georgia. I think that's a great question. People gave different reasons why they want those words gone. Char said people don't use "perfect" correctly. "How do they know it’s perfect… what does that mean?" Andrea said "my bad" aren't bad words, but they make a bad apology. And James thinks the word "gift" should only be a noun, not a verb. But you can have a different opinion — and you can keep using these words as much as you want!

Hi, Lila. I like your idea! I think it's cool that you're interested in how News-O-Matic works behind the scenes!

At least for now, 6-7 still seems to be a pretty popular saying, Merrick! But the year 2026 has just begun! There's no telling what new wacky jokes and memes will pop up in the year ahead! 😄

I think that's a cool idea, Cam! What are some of your favorite animals? You can try and type their names into the Search bar. We've got articles on many different kinds of creatures, from axolotls to zebras! 🦓

Hi, Haarif. It's a great idea for you to write your own article! First, you need to choose your topic. Then, you need to do research. Be careful that you trust your sources! Next you can write your article and have someone else read it to over. Make your edits, and now you're finished! If you'd like, have a teacher or parent email your article to us at ask@newsomatic.org.

Hey, Aliya! The dog at the bottom right of each edition is named Newsie! He's our mascot. Newsie is there to make readers like you smile.

Hey, William! News-O-Matic has an article about the company Tesla coming very soon. But, I'll keep an eye out for more news about robotaxis in particular. I'm glad you like the other articles about the topic. What about robotaxis is so interesting to you?

Thanks for reading, Pauline! And thank you for your suggestion. You might be interested to learn more about the toys that are added to The Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York, each year. That museum celebrates popular toys and games that have made an impact on the world. Some articles include "Popular Toys Join Hall of Fame!" and "New Fame for Old Toys!" What are some toys you'd like to learn more about? 🧸

Happy New Year to you too, Zoey! I'm glad you liked that article. Yes, people line up for hours to see the ball drop in Times Square. I don't think I would do that. It's too cold outside on December 31! ❄️

Keep sending in your drawings, Arin. I will try to add one of your pictures to the News Room one day soon! 🖼️

Nice to meet you too, Irene! I hope you enjoy the new stories we have in News-O-Matic for 2026. What do you want to read about this year? Bye!

Great idea, Shreeda! We will do a story about the speed of light later in 2026. There is going to be a big event coming up. A spacecraft will reach one light day from Earth! 🌍

Thank you, William! It means so much to me to know you're enjoying our articles and find them interesting. I promise to keep up the good work in 2026!

Yes, the quarterback for the Buffalo Bills is one of the greatest football players of all time. I hope one day he wins the Super Bowl! 🏈