The document discusses the issue of fake news stories spreading online. It notes that while some people believe fake stories, others do not. Fake news poses a challenge for journalists to verify information. The rise of social media has made it easier to quickly share both real and fake stories, prioritizing speed over accuracy. News satire, which mimics real news stories but uses irony and parody, is also discussed as a type of fake news that has existed almost as long as traditional journalism.