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How to Check a Breaking-News Claim
When a post claims that something happened “minutes ago,” the safest approach is to look for confirmation from established news organizations or official authorities.
For emergencies, official government agencies and local authorities should take priority over anonymous social-media accounts.
The Bottom Line
The phrase “BREAKING NEWS — Just 5 minutes ago” does not provide enough information to establish a genuine breaking-news event.
So before sharing a dramatic “See more” headline, pause and verify the story first.
Breaking news should be about facts—not just urgency.
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