| # 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: | |
| ```json | |
| { | |
| "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 |