The term "fake news" is most accurately characterized as

A) news stories that criticize only one political party or candidate.
B) false news stories circulated to generate ad revenue or to benefit one political candidate or party over another.
C) news stories that reference anonymous sources.
D) news stories that are published on blogs or social media platforms.

Fake News

False information presented as news to mislead or influence public opinion or agenda.

Ad Revenue

Money earned from advertising, typically generated through placements of ads in media such as TV, radio, online platforms, and print publications.

Political Candidate

An individual who seeks to be elected to a public office by running in an electoral campaign and garnering votes from the electorate.