Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Disney's No. 2 exec gives telling clue about Jimmy Kimmel's future ...
“His contract is not getting extended,” a source familiar with the situation told Page Six. ABC pushed back at the time. “[This] information is inaccurate ...

New York Post  ∙  October 2, 2026


Ellison to Install Paramount Film Chiefs Over Warner Studios
Pictures once the deal closes, said the people, who asked not to be named as the information is private. More From Bloomberg. Paramount, Netflix Battle For ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 2, 2026


Ethiopian forces near Tigray capital, fears grow of wider conflict
Inside Mekelle, banks and shops ​were closed on Friday in anticipation of possible fighting, two residents, who asked not to be named, told Reuters. A ...

Reuters  ∙  October 2, 2026


Silicon Valley techies go from $350K salaries to begging for jobs
... asked not to be named, told the Post. “In tech you're a workhorse. You do what you're told. You're not supposed to have ideas. You just have to finish ...

New York Post  ∙  October 2, 2026


China demands copper supply commitments for Anglo Teck merger ...
... declined to be named due to the confidential nature of discussions. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The regulator has received feedback ​from Chinese ...

Reuters  ∙  October 2, 2026


NYC doom loop? More like boom loop, as Manhattan office space ...
... declined to be named. “Forget the pandemic — we haven't seen a market so tight for premium floors since before 9/11,” the broker added. Advertisement. 11 ...

New York Post  ∙  October 2, 2026


What do we know about flydubai flight 1073? - Reuters
But ​two sources with knowledge of the incident have ⁠told Reuters he has been identified as Hammam al-Hammami, an Omani national. Israeli officials say he ...

Reuters  ∙  October 2, 2026


Rubio ordered Iranian delegation to leave the country after ... - Axios
... with knowledge of the matter. Why it matters: Though the Iranians were likely to depart soon anyway, Rubio's move was a highly unusual diplomatic rebuke and ...

Axios  ∙  October 1, 2026


GCash owner Mynt prices Philippine IPO at 6.6 pesos per ... - Reuters
... pesos ($0.1053) per ​share, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on ​Thursday, in a deal that will raise about 53 billion ⁠pesos.

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely next year despite ...
... person familiar with the matter. Make sense of global markets with the Trading Day newsletter. Sign up here. Beijing may increasingly look to use force in ...

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


Laos Eyes Second Junk Dollar Bond Since 2025 Market Return
... person familiar with the matter. More From Bloomberg. Apple Holds 'Rise And Shine' Product Unveiling Event. Apple Is Finally Ready to Enter Its Next Big ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 1, 2026


McDonald's AI menu pricing creates big cost gaps in California
Another customer at the 4898 E. Kings Canyon Road location, who declined to give his name, said he also didn't know prices varied and planned to talk with ...

New York Post  ∙  October 1, 2026


Attacker's identity and motive remain unknown after FlyDubai flight ...
The person who heard the communications spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. Trendy Bites: Have your ...

Newsday  ∙  October 1, 2026


Explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital as war waged in north - Reuters
The sources, who gave scant details of the blasts, spoke ​on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter. If confirmed, it would be the first known ...

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


Chinese refiners suspend October fuel exports, one cancels cargoes ...
... notice from Beijing, four people briefed on the matter said ‌on Thursday, a move that will further crimp war-constrained fuel markets.

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


Chinese refiners suspend October fuel exports, sources say - Reuters
... until further notice from Beijing, four people briefed on the matter said ​on Thursday, a move that will further tighten fuel markets.

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


Oil prices rise 2% as China suspends fuel exports - Reuters
Chinese refiners have suspended exports of oil products to regions beyond Hong Kong and Macau until further ​notice, four people briefed on the matter said ...

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


US slows aircraft-part exports to China as Trump seeks leverage in ...
Two sources said the US Department of Commerce is positioning itself to increase pressure on Beijing, should the administration call upon it to do so. The ...

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


Trump's White House visitor screening center poised for approval
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss forthcoming construction. The visitors center, which would be located by Sherman Park, on the east side of the ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 1, 2026


Syrian government officials and Hezbollah held secret talks in ...
That disappointment was the main reason that no final agreement was reached and no announcement about the meeting was made, ​the source said. There was no ...

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


White House blocks CNN from pool duty despite judge's order
The administration will prevent CNN from providing its scheduled pool coverage, the source said Wednesday, despite a ruling from a federal judge last week ...

The Hill  ∙  October 1, 2026


Prisoners freed early in England and Wales risk living on the streets ...
We are now looking at releasing some people straight on to the street,” the source said. Enver Solomon, the chief executive of the social justice charity ...

The Guardian  ∙  October 1, 2026


Blasts reported in Ethiopian capital hours after government banned ...
A diplomatic source who requested anonymity for his safety described hearing a blast at 7pm near the defense headquarters followed by a siren. Residents ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 1, 2026


Investors Stung as Favorite European Swap-Rates Trade Flops
... requested anonymity because they're not authorize to speak publicly. More From Bloomberg. Apple Holds 'Rise And Shine' Product Unveiling Event. Apple Is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 1, 2026


Colin Stephenson: Rangers took a big risk waiving Dylan Garand
... a source said was a lower-body injury. According to the source, Korpisalo is expected to be out on a week-to-week basis. It was a stunning development, and ...

Newsday  ∙  October 1, 2026


Latest Oil Market News and Analysis for Oct. 2 - Bloomberg
European Union members were considering a French proposal to release crude and fuel stockpiles, Reuters reported, citing a person familiar with the talks.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 1, 2026


Massachusetts man charged with cyberstalking podcaster and ...
The court documents do not identify the victim by name, but a person familiar with the matter confirmed that it is Katie Miller. The person spoke on the ...

Newsday  ∙  October 1, 2026


German government raises growth forecasts for 2026 and ... - Reuters
The German government ‌has raised its economic forecasts, a person familiar with the draft told Reuters on Thursday, as the Iran war is not hurting the ...

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


Blasts reported in Ethiopian capital hours after government banned ...
A taxi driver who declined to be named because of fears for his safety said fuel prices had doubled on the black market. “The war has made life extremely ...

The Hill  ∙  October 1, 2026


Gen Z coeds are rushing to the altar — as 'Ring By Spring' gets a ...
Another recent Christian college grad from the Midwest who asked to remain anonymous told The Post a similar story — about how the social pull can mess with the ...

New York Post  ∙  October 1, 2026


UFC hopefuls booked for potential final Contender Series fight of ...
13 (Week 10) card at Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Two people with knowledge of the matchup informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the ...

USA Today  ∙  October 1, 2026


UFC 333 adds Brazilian strawweight battle - MMA Junkie
24 at Etihad Arena and streams on Paramount+. Two people with knowledge of the matchup informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the ...

USA Today  ∙  October 1, 2026


What Trump Has Built - TIME
A source close to the President says he has openly mused about firing the FBI Director Kash Patel and has expressed frustration with Hegseth. Trump says he ...

Time  ∙  October 1, 2026


CNN's Mark Thompson to Keep Job After Paramount Merger
... asked not to be identified because the talks were private. HomeBTV+Market DataOpinionAudioOriginalsMagazineEvents. News. MarketsEconomicsTechnologyPolitics ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 1, 2026


Japan Regional Banks in Merger Talks as Consolidation Heats Up
and Akita Bank Ltd. in the Tohoku region are expected to announce the discussions as early as Friday, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 1, 2026


Millennium Saw Zero Return in Volatile September for Hedge Funds
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. HomeBTV+Market DataOpinionAudioOriginalsMagazineEvents. News. MarketsEconomicsTechnologyPolitics ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 1, 2026


Two Blasts Heard in Ethiopian Capital as Drone Flights Suspended
... asked not to be identified as they aren't authorized to speak to the media. More From Bloomberg. Apple Holds 'Rise And Shine' Product Unveiling Event. Apple ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 1, 2026


China Cancels Some Fuel Shipments to Support Domestic Supply
Shipments including gasoline and diesel have been affected, according to people involved in shipping and purchasing the cargoes, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 1, 2026


UAE investigates if Flydubai attack was 'terrorist activity'
A person familiar with the situation said Israel was also “involved” in investigating the incident but declined to provide further details. Israeli Prime ...

Financial Times  ∙  October 1, 2026


Massachusetts man indicted for repeated calls, texts to Stephen ...
While the indictment did not ⁠identify the alleged victim by name, a person familiar with the matter ​confirmed she is Katie Miller, a conservative ...

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


CFTC Probes Ex-Lawmaker Kinzinger's Kalshi Bets on Biden Pardons
... Adam Kinzinger after the former congressman allegedly wagered on whether he'd get a presidential pardon, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 1, 2026


Massachusetts man charged for cyberstalking Stephen Miller's wife
A person familiar with the matter confirmed she is Katie ​Miller, a conservative podcaster who is married to Stephen Miller, one of ​President Donald ...

New York Post  ∙  October 1, 2026


The German town where the right has banned new 'stumbling ...
Juliane, 29, a music teacher who declined to give her last name, said she found it moving to learn about the victims through the Stolpersteine. “It is so ...

The Guardian  ∙  October 1, 2026


Latvia's Kulbergs eyes election win as Russia divides society - Reuters
Andzela, 59, a music teacher who declined to give her last name, said she lost her job after failing a Latvian language exam. She hopes the next parliament ...

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


Pulte's FHFA to Ease Credit Data Requirement for Fannie, Freddie
... Mac within weeks to require lenders to pull credit data from two major credit reporting bureaus instead of three, according to a person familiar with the plans.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 1, 2026


Google's latest launch puts its AI ambitions to the test - LA Times
Moreover, it's a very large model, according to a person familiar with its development. Typically big models are expensive to run, potentially putting ...

LA Times  ∙  October 1, 2026


Crisis meeting told France's hardleft party behind school protests ...
... a person close to a person close to the prime minister ‌said. The protests against teacher shortages and ...

Reuters  ∙  October 1, 2026


Cornell Documents Raise Questions About Handling of Rape ...
... a person close to Ms. Pelosi said on Thursday. The cancellation was first reported by The Cornell Daily Sun, a student newspaper. Atakan Deviren, a senior ...

New York Times  ∙  October 1, 2026


US Steps Up Pressure on EU to Tap Emergency Diesel Stockpiles
The matter is actively under discussion by US officials and their European counterparts, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 1, 2026


'Hero' pilot, plumber and dentist among those who saved flydubai ...
Another neighbour, who said she was a friend of Machchhar's mother but asked not to be named, described the pilot as a warm and active member of the community.

The Guardian  ∙  October 1, 2026