Anyone around the world can create fake news on social media platforms or through professional articles. Some people may wish to craft fake information with an ulterior motive, while others unintentionally spread false information thinking it is true.
Assessing who stated the news and whether there is objective evidence for it, is crucial to preventing the spread of fake information.
https://www.ted.com/talks/joseph_isaac_why_people_fall_for_misinformation
Defnition of pink slime: websites masquerading as local news or other neutral organizations but instead are created and funded by partisan and occasionally hostile groups.