Fake News: A Primer: verified news sites Not news sites.maybe

The goal of sponsored stories (also known as sponsored content) is to sell, not to inform or educate.

avoid websites that:

• end in “lo” ex: Newslo. These sites take pieces of accurate information and then package that information with false or misleading “facts” (sometimes for the purposes of satire or comedy)
• that end in “.com.co” as they are often fake versions of real news sources.
• Publish stories  that are not  also being published by known/reputable news sites.
• are poorly designed and/or use ALL CAPS. The content of these sites should be verified through reputable sources.

For more on this topic see False, Misleading, Clickbait-y, and Satirical "News" Sources. By Dr. Melissa Zimdars, Merrimack College (MA)