“Breaking news” is used to describe urgent, late-breaking updates that interrupt regular coverage, and it often refers to information that is still rapidly developing. Research from Pew indicates that when a breaking news event happens, many people seek the most up-to-date information-and a search engine (e.g., Google or Bing) is one of the common places they go first. The query also tends to trend because digital news delivery is fast and increasingly influenced by social media real-time updates, which can trigger repeated searches as new details emerge (and as people try to verify what they’re seeing). As a result, the phrase becomes a short-hand people type when they want immediate answers during major live events. (en.wikipedia.org)
