Articles of Interest about the virus, journalism, fakes, and more - May 15
/***THE VIRUS
Scientists reveal an alarming unintended consequence of wearing masks
When Can We Expect A Coronavirus Vaccine?
Loud Talking Makes transmission of Coronavirus worse
How Skype lost its crown to Zoom
***JOURNALISM
This year’s AP Stylebook updates
U.S. drops to 45 in ranking of countries based on freedom of the press
A Guide to Photogrammetry Photography
Audio journalism is a powerful tool for stories that fall through cracks
‘Numbers alone aren’t enough’: an interview with Caroline Chen
***REPORTING ON THE VIRUS
Explanatory journalism is entering a golden age in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic
Trump supporters harassed Arizona reporters for wearing masks
Covering science at dangerous speeds
Reporting on colleges’ finances amid COVID-19: 6 tips from Moody’s Investors Service
Journalists accused of trespassing on Liberty University campus will not be prosecuted
***THE BUSINESS OF JOURNALISM
NYT reports record new subscriptions, warns of major ad losses
Quartz to Lay Off 80 Employees
***FAKES & FRAUDS
Hackers are impersonating Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet for phishing scams
American conspiracy theories are entering a dangerous new phase
UFO Conspiracy Theorists Offer 'Ascension' From Our Hell World for $333
A disgraced scientist and a viral video: how a Covid conspiracy theory started
***SOCIAL MEDIA
TikTok Boom! How the Exploding Social Media App Is Going Hollywood
Facebook will pay $52 million in settlement with moderators who developed PTSD on the job
***WRITING & READING
Two Book Startups Compete Where Amazon Won’t
For Bookstore Owners, Reopening Holds Promise and Peril
***LANGUAGE
How to use Gboard's translate feature on your iPhone to translate texts as you type them
French Linguists Conclude The Debate Over The Gender Of The Word 'COVID-19'
***LITERATURE
17 Historical Fiction Books That Will Immerse You In A Different Era
Five novels from the 19th century that will help you understand modern America better
***POETRY
Poet’s work published in Cherokee language
Corrugated Steel Shelves Line a Church-Turned-Poetry-Shop in Shanghai
The Fearless Invention of One of L.A.’s Greatest Poets
A poet's distanced farewell to his students is an anthem for the times
Beyond Meaning: Joseph Brodsky’s Poetry of Exile
Learning the Lyrics of God: How to Read the Bible’s Poetry
***PRIVACY & SECURITY
Your Boss Is Watching You: Work-From-Home Boom Leads To More Surveillance