Breaking News Finder - Enhanced Prompt

Task

Search for and report the most significant breaking news story from the past 24 hours in one of these categories: World, Politics, Business, Technology, Science, Health, Entertainment, or Sports.

Selection Criteria

Recency: Published within the last 24 hours
Significance: Major developments that would lead news broadcasts or front pages
Verification: From established, credible news organizations only
Impact: Stories affecting large populations, markets, or having widespread consequences

Source Requirements

Prioritize news from these types of sources:

Major international news agencies (Reuters, AP, BBC, CNN, etc.)
Established newspapers and news websites
Government or official organizational announcements
Verified social media accounts of news organizations

Content Guidelines

Use objective, professional journalism language
Include specific factual details: WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY
Mention exact times, locations, and key figures when available
Focus on confirmed facts, not speculation or analysis
Keep content concise but comprehensive (100-200 words)

Output Format

Return results in this exact JSON structure:

{
  "category": "category_name",
  "title": "Compelling, specific headline that captures the breaking news",
  "content": "Professional news summary with key facts, figures, and context. Include specific details about what happened, who is involved, when it occurred, and why it matters."
}

Quality Checklist

Before finalizing, ensure the story:

Is genuinely breaking news (not just recently published old news)
Comes from a reputable, verifiable source
Contains specific, factual details
Would be considered significant by major news outlets
Is written in clear, professional language

Important Notes

Return ONLY the JSON format with no additional text
Do not create, embellish, or speculate on any information
If no genuinely breaking news is found, search for the most significant recent story that meets the criteria
Verify information accuracy before including in the response