Articles of interest about the virus, journalism, fakes, books & more - May 27

***THE VIRUS 

Is it safe to try on clothes at a store? What you need to know

Why COVID-19's weirdest symptoms are only emerging now

6 feet away isn’t enough

Preparing for the Post-Pandemic Workplace 

***WORKING DURING THE PANDEMIC 

Prepare to be tracked and tested as you return to work 

Want to Be More Productive? Try Doing Less 

The healthcare industry has embraced texting. Here’s one reason that should give you pause 

Mirrors And Webcams Don’t Always Provide Accurate Reflections

***WRITING & READING 

America is reading more in quarantine, but indie booksellers are missing out  

Why Everyone Is Rereading Their Favorite Books In Quarantine

The best Android apps for writers: text editors, grammar checkers, idea generators, and more 

How The Pandemic Is Affecting Book Publishing Industry

How Not to Teach Grammar

***JOURNALISM 

AP Stylebook: Now with digital security tips for journalists

Is Email the Future of Journalism? 

13 security tips for journalists covering hate online

A Journalist’s Guide to Using Zoom for Community Engagement

California newsrooms know how to prepare for disasters

OANN Trump’s Favorite TV Network Is Post-parody 

Lawsuit over popular 'S-Town' podcast dismissed, movie now in early stages 

Coronavirus patterns make local news even more important 

13 security tips for journalists covering hate online

A Journalist’s Guide to Using Zoom for Community Engagement

Science journalism needed now, more than ever

Ahmaud Arbery Shooting: Latest Case Of Overuse Of 'Unarmed Black Man'  

***THE BUSINESS OF JOURNALISM

Judge Throws Out One America Now Defamation Suit vs. Rachel Maddow

New York Times phasing out all 3rd-party advertising data

LinkedIn Editorial Is Now LinkedIn News, With Big Ambitions

***FAKES & FRAUDS

How to Spot a Misleading Crowd Photo

"Fake news" laws on the rise globally during the coronavirus pandemic 

Lessons From Operation "Denver," the KGB’s Massive AIDS Disinformation Campaign

How Bad Is The COVID-19 Misinformation Epidemic?

In a new course this fall, students will create and study the history of digital fakes 

1 In 5 Adults In England Think The Coronavirus Is A Hoax 

Bill Gates, bogeyman of virus conspiracy theorists

These Are The Fake Experts Pushing Pseudoscience And Conspiracy Theories About The Coronavirus Pandemic

"The church of QAnon": How a bizarre conspiracy theory is linked to evangelical Christianity

***SOCIAL MEDIA 

Twitter Places Fact-Checking Warning On Trump Tweet For 1st Time

Researchers: Nearly Half Of Accounts Tweeting About Coronavirus Are Likely Bots

TikTok is coming after Snapchat with a new augmented reality ad format

Increased Social Media Usage Creates Perfect Conditions For Spread Of Misinformation 

***LANGUAGE & LITERATURE 

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After nationwide backlash, a school board rescinded its vote to scratch 5 books off high school curriculums

***POETRY

Altoona professor's poetry collection lauded by critics and scholars

The Academy Of American Poets Announces 2020 Recipients Of Poetry Fund Grants

***PRIVACY & SECURITY 

Chrome will block ads that drain your resources: How to turn it on now

Videoconferencing: Think Twice Before Hitting 'Record'

***PRODUCING MEDIA

Free alternatives to Photoshop that give you maximum creative freedom

Recording During The Coronavirus Pandemic

How to Disinfect Camera Equipment and Spaces