Fake News

http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/04/fake-news-symptomatic-crisis-journalism-170412092154717.html

The article above outlines some of the potential dangers of fake news, some of the most current impacts on certain businesses, and international implications. The article goes on to define current fake news, "While old, established forms of propaganda are still largely the domain of wealthy institutions or governments working through traditional channels, fake news tends to be more associated with groups or individuals using social media platforms to spread sensational and outlandish stories." What are some of the instances of fake news you have noticed in your life? How do you think this has effected both the political, social, and economic environments in the United States? The world?