Articles of interest about journalism, writing, conspiracy theories & more - March 25
/***COVID-19
Survey: 42% say they gained about 29 pandemic pounds, while 10% gained as much as 50 pounds
The US is about to reach a surprise milestone: too many vaccines, not enough takers
10 facts about Americans and coronavirus vaccines
Hang on to that COVID-19 vaccination card -- it’s important
Doctor says people previously infected with COVID-19 being infected with variant cases
***JOURNALISM
News deserts and weak ethics laws allow corruption to run rampant in SC
The Asian American Journalists Association guide for those covering the Atlanta shootings
***THE BUSINESS OF JOURNALISM
How the New York Times A/B tests their headlines
Pooled Journalism Funds Could Help Save Local Newspapers
***WRITING & READING
How to write inclusive, accessible digital products
More Than Words: Using AI to Map How the Brain Understands Sentences
How Crying on TikTok Sells Books
***PLAGIARISM
The English teacher, Oxford University Press, and an accusation of heinous plagiarism
A paper on plagiarism titled Illegitimacy of Plagiarism Norms
Plagiarism costs legal firm £45,000 in damages
***FAKES, FRAUDS & SCAMS
Anyone with an iPhone can now make deepfakes ($)
Young Adults, Seniors Over 75 Most Susceptible to Cyber Fraud: Report
Fake science news: 6 tips to debunk misinformation online
Fraudsters jump on Clubhouse hype to push malicious Android app
Articles Linking COVID-19 To Death Seem To Be Driving Misinformation Online
***VACCINE CONSPIRACIES
Why do Americans share so much fake news? They aren’t paying attention, new research suggests
The ex-Pfizer scientist who became an anti-vax hero
Amazon Is Pushing Readers Down A "Rabbit Hole" Of Conspiracy Theories About The Coronavirus
Anti-Vaxxers Are Already Big Mad About Krispy Kreme's Free Doughnut Offer
Why anti-vaccine propaganda still runs rampant on Instagram
12 people are behind most of the anti-vaxxer disinformation you see on social media
***CONSPIRACY THEORIES
Conspiracy Theories and the Problem of Disbelief
How Do We Understand Conspiracy Theories And Their Impact?
***QANON
Why QAnon Followers Are Suddenly Saying There’s No Such Thing As QAnon
QAnon shifts, spreading Chinese and Jewish conspiracy myths
HBO's QAnon Docuseries 'Q: Into The Storm' Says It Has Discovered Q's Identity
Biden and Trump supporters see two different Facebooks, and here’s proof
Facebook Is Building An Instagram For Kids
What Facebook sees in newsletters
***PRIVACY & SECURITY
The hidden fingerprint inside your photos
Third-party cookie replacements fall short of consent and transparency promises
***LITERATURE
Really Harsh Early Reviews of 20 Classic 20th-Century Novels
Dr. Seuss’ stepdaughter speaks out about books removed from print
***POETRY
Living in the “In-Between Spaces” of Elizabeth Bishop’s Life-Changing Poetry