Anonymous Source Tracker

Examples of how major English-language news organizations use anonymous sources. Updated daily.


Cal students signal boiling hatred for UCLA as rivalry is renewed
“I mean, I've just been being friendly, trying to make friends,” said Chase, who declined to give his last name after driving up from LA with a group of friends ...

New York Post  ∙  September 6, 2026


Jump Trading Expands Office Space in Hong Kong's IFC Building
The Chicago-based firm will add 11,000 square feet (1,022 square meters) of space in One International Finance Centre, said people with knowledge of the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 5, 2026


LSU leaves former pros Wright, Harris off opening-day roster, AP ...
The person did not want to be named because the school had not released the details publicly. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad. Both players ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  September 5, 2026


White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy ...
The three sources said no decision had been made to remove Feinberg from his post. They did not ​say why the White House was reviewing potential ...

Reuters  ∙  September 5, 2026


Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has neutral athlete status ...
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has had her permission to compete internationally as a neutral athlete revoked, a person familiar with the situation ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 5, 2026


Jeanie Buss has narrow path to remain Lakers governor - NY Post
And that's without even adding the context of a source close to the NBA telling The Post's Charles Gasparino that Kushner will be the Lakers' governor once ...

New York Post  ∙  September 5, 2026


Before Mark Walter's companies faced inquiries, he kept a low profile
A source close to Walter not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Times he has an interest in selling Chelsea if the terms are right but insisted ...

LA Times  ∙  September 5, 2026


LeBron James teases partnership with Polymarket - CNBC
The post teases a larger campaign between James and Polymarket focused on football, according to a person familiar with the matter, who spoke to CNBC on ...

CNBC  ∙  September 5, 2026


Families of missing pilgrims in Tibet demand answers from China
They asked not to be named because the conversations remain private. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Reporting by Ju-min Park in Beijing; Editing by ...

Reuters  ∙  September 5, 2026


'This is colonialism for clicks': the influencers attempting to meet and ...
In early August, an influencer who has asked not to be named posted on YouTube about his experiences collaborating with Seastrand on a documentary last year.

The Guardian  ∙  September 5, 2026


Kremlin says Ukraine talks with US envoys were useful - Reuters
A person close to the Kremlin, speaking before reports emerged of the trip by Trump's envoys, said Putin ​was still intent on capturing more territory.

Reuters  ∙  September 5, 2026


LeBron James partnering with Polymarket in surprise move - NY Post
An anonymous source told CNBC that the partnership is centered around football. The Athletic reported that Polymarket said there will be more to the ...

New York Post  ∙  September 5, 2026


Credit card scammers are using this tactic to bury bank fraud alerts
This reader, who asked not to be identified to protect her privacy and avoid being targeted again, shared a tactic I had not heard of before. Here's what ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 5, 2026


Inside the D.O.J.'s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists
This account of the investigations is drawn from interviews with six current and former officials familiar with them, who asked not to be identified because ...

New York Times  ∙  September 5, 2026


Black-clad protesters in balaclavas block road at port of Dover in Kent
One woman, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “I was at Dover port this morning, trying to get on a ferry to France. In the end we left and returned home ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 5, 2026


The Venezuelan billionaire the US investigated for money ... - Reuters
Asked about the investigations of Betancourt, a U.S. official who declined to be named said most of the legal challenges were nearly a decade old — and that he ...

Reuters  ∙  September 5, 2026


Anthropic's IPO set to test external trust with power over board
A person close to Anthropic said the private investors who have backed the company across multiple rounds did so with full understanding of its governance ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 4, 2026


Chinese University of Hong Kong Seeks Loan to Fund Its Hospital
CUHK has invited banks to submit loan proposals, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. The request-for-proposal ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 4, 2026


Israel Says It Cleared Tunnels to Strategic Hezbollah Fortress in ...
The officials, who asked not to be named because they were discussing sensitive issues, said that the area had tunnels where Hezbollah stored critical ...

New York Times  ∙  September 4, 2026


'Don't ignore the warning signs': A message pays off in Nigeria | CNN
... asked to remain anonymous because revealing her illness would cause too much trouble with colleagues and friends. Chris Bamidele, a research associate who ...

CNN  ∙  September 4, 2026


White House has vetted candidates for key CFTC vacancies ... - CNBC
... with knowledge of the matter told CNBC. Currently, the CFTC only has one member, chairman Michael Selig. Traditionally, the agency should have five ...

CNBC  ∙  September 4, 2026


India regulator presses ahead against Hindenburg, others in Adani ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter said. The Securities and Exchange Board of ‌India (SEBI) in 2024 ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


Trump's huge Venezuela deal began with a call and a bet on an ...
... with knowledge of the matter. Administration officials who advocated for working with him argued that while Betancourt was no saint, he had no active cases ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 4, 2026


Trump Plans to Use Qatari Jet for Another Overseas Flight Despite ...
Multiple people with knowledge of the matter said that there had been a security concern about him flying aboard the Qatari plane. The New York Times ...

New York Times  ∙  September 4, 2026


Citadel's Asia Head of Trading Is Leaving After Four Months
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. Citadel parted ways with the former Wall Street bank trader this week, according to one of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 4, 2026


Anti-Drone Firm APS Said to Mull Options Including Possible Sale
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter said. APS has appointed Morgan Stanley as an adviser, which has begun reaching out to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 4, 2026


Breakingviews - Fosun's ClubMed spinoff looks a hard sell - Reuters
... with knowledge of the matter. Editing by Robyn Mak; Production by Ujjaini Dutta. Suggested Topics: Breakingviews · BRVF. Breakingviews Reuters Breakingviews is ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


Myanmar leader begins Vietnam trip with visit to defence ... - Reuters
... people briefed on the matter. Viettel has telecoms operations in Myanmar. Its defence unit produces drones and other military equipment that could ​be ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


Top China steelmaker Baowu eyes stake in BHP iron ore mine ...
... people briefed on the matter people briefed on the matter. Baowu is considering seeking a stake of between 15% and 25%, which ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


Trump administration quietly closes criminal probe into Venezuela ...
... people briefed on the matter. The move came as part of an effort by Trump White House officials and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to enlist Betancourt to ...

CNN  ∙  September 4, 2026


President Plans to Use Qatari Jet Despite Security Concerns
People briefed on the matter later said that officials had learned of a threat to the president and Air Force One while they were in Turkey, prompting the ...

New York Times  ∙  September 4, 2026


Nscale seeks about $3.5 billion pre-IPO funding, source says - Reuters
The convertible notes are being offered at a double-digit discount to Nscale's IPO price, the source said. The discount would be ​adjusted up to a $30 ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


Americans evacuated after Mozambique wildlife camp attack, source ...
The source said the three Americans had been out hunting when the attack occurred, and that staff had fled and Mozambique's military had responded. The ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


US seeks to address security concerns before Trump envoys visit ...
"The plan is to visit Moscow and Kyiv but we hear that Witkoff is ​nervous," the source said. "We hear the signals that Witkoff is not so sure as (he was) ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


US, China gear up for mid-September AI safety talks | Reuters
... the source said. U.S. tech firm Anthropic is the developer of Mythos. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. In June, top White House science and tech advisor ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


Canadian intern was found near NATO supreme commander's office ...
The fire alarm is believed by investigators to have been triggered by someone other than Ms. Zhang, but they have not been identified, the source said. And on ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  September 4, 2026


ByteDance secures $29.6 billion loan in AI push, sources say | Reuters
"The ​banks practically are counting purely ⁠on ByteDance's name." The loan will be used to fund projects outside China, the source said, adding ByteDance is ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


India debt investors call for higher short-term borrowing to absorb ...
All the officials requested anonymity as they are not ​authorised to speak to the media. Sign up here. Here are a few ​details: New Delhi has started ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


Brazil's Supreme Court faces rare test as justices turn against each ...
Lula is trying to create some political distance from Moraes to avoid being tied to the scandal, said two people close to the president, who requested anonymity ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


Experts sound off on failed grass field at new Bills stadium
Another “award-winning sports agronomist” with extensive experience installing pro and college surfaces, but who requested anonymity for apparent fear of ...

NBC News  ∙  September 4, 2026


China rare earth firms halt some US shipments over ... - Reuters
... sources familiar with the trade said. One ⁠cited four instances where Chinese firms declined to send material for fear it could be resold to banned users ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


India's NSE eyes September 21-week listing after regulator clears ...
India's National Stock ‌Exchange is targeting a listing in the week starting September 21, three sources familiar with the matter said, after receiving ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


Germany urges EU to cut Russians' holiday visas after sabotage ...
Sources close to the government say the sheer number of visas being issued to Russians goes against the spirit of sanctions related to the Ukraine war, and ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 4, 2026


EXCLUSIVE: OpenAI agents hijacked German website in ... - Reuters
... spring and transformed it into a bulletin board for other AI agents, according to ​new research and two people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


OpenAI agents hijacked German website this spring: report - CNBC
... people familiar with the matter. OpenAI officials learned of the incident weeks ago but kept it under wraps as executives grappled with the fallout from the ...

CNBC  ∙  September 4, 2026


Alejandro Betancourt, Trump's Partner in Venezuelan Oil Deal, Has ...
... people familiar with the matter. They also asked Britain's government to ease travel restrictions on Mr. Betancourt, the people said, allowing him to travel ...

New York Times  ∙  September 4, 2026


Scoop: Trump administration drafting post-war Middle East plan
... sources with knowledge of the issue. Why it matters: While the plan is still in the early stages of drafting, it's intended to guide the U.S. approach in ...

Axios  ∙  September 4, 2026


Fear and compromise: How Volkswagen struck a deal over historic ...
Four sources with knowledge of Wednesday's talks said Volkswagen's management board had a day earlier unified around a tough line that it was serious about ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


Chinese shipper COSCO denies its vessels spied for Beijing - Reuters
The officials, ​who spoke on condition of anonymity, said COSCO ⁠has a decades-long intelligence-collection partnership with Beijing, which allows ​China to ...

Reuters  ∙  September 4, 2026


Florida signs a multiyear deal with Ripple that includes ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side disclosed financial terms. Ripple is a provider of blockchain ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 4, 2026