To tackle misinformation, Twitter is launching a community of fact-checkers to analyse content posted by politicians and other influential people. In doing so, the company is looking to become a voice of reason at a time when many people are struggling to understand who or what to believe.

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a surge of related content online, and while some of it is informative, the discussion is being polluted by the spread of rumours and fake news. In a bid to control the conversation, YouTube is demonetising non-official videos around coronavirus.

Why is radio thriving amid a surge in screen time? What are the benefits of video gaming during a pandemic? How have sports and music fans survived lockdown without live events? And why is intersectional representation on the airwaves so important to young audiences?

In the middle of a pandemic, Americans are scrambling to keep abreast of the headlines – and stay sane while doing so. How can people stay informed while maintaining their mental health? And what else, besides objective information, can the media offer to those stuck at home?