True or false, breaking news is always soft news

Question

True or false question, 9th grade journalism.

Answer 1

False.. Breaking news is something that is happening right now. It's current and it's relevant. It's something the public needs to know. It could be a weather related warning or announcement. It could be a tragedy or even something like the announcement of the Royal baby's birth. This does not always fall under the "soft news" category.