Definition of fake news by any author

Here are a few definitions of "fake news" from various authors:

1. Hoaxes and Misinformation: "Fake news is a type of misinformation or disinformation that is presented as factual news, often with the intention of deceiving or manipulating people." - FactCheck.org (a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center)
2. Intentionally False Reporting: "Fake news is a type of news that is intentionally false, misleading, or deceptive, and is often used to manipulate public opinion or to advance a particular agenda." - The New York Times
3. Unverifiable or Fabricated Information: "Fake news is a term used to describe news that is unverifiable, fabricated, or distorted, and is often used to describe news that is intentionally false or misleading." - The Oxford English Dictionary
4. Propaganda or Disinformation: "Fake news is a type of propaganda or disinformation that is designed to deceive or manipulate people, often by presenting false or misleading information as factual news." - The Guardian
5. Manipulated or Distorted Information: "Fake news is a type of news that is manipulated or distorted to serve a particular agenda or to deceive people, often by presenting false or misleading information as factual news." - The Washington Post

These definitions all generally agree that fake news is a type of misinformation or disinformation that is presented as factual news, often with the intention of deceiving or manipulating people.