Anonymous Source Tracker

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


How the Trump administration learned to stop worrying and love big ...
An anonymous source suggested firing Slater was an “affordability” measure, and criticized a trip to Paris without mentioning that it was for an OECD conference ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 10, 2026


Anonymous Lufkin player wins $1 million on Texas Lottery 500X ticket
The winner chose to remain anonymous. This was the 13th of 15 top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game, with 14 $25,000 prizes left, 32 prizes ...

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


Farmer murder trial: Testimony on what he told authorities - MSN
The jury then heard from a Bishop Dudley worker who said Farmer arrived there and refused to give his name. They then denied him service, after which she ...

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


Trump instructs spy agencies to provide intelligence to his 'Stop the ...
... intelligence official and a person with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad.

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


Qatar Pushes Start of Its Massive LNG Expansion to End-2026
... with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because the timelines are not public. The project could even slip into 2027, one of the people ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


China Urges Banks to Curb US Treasuries Exposure on Market Risk
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. Officials urged banks to limit purchases of US government bonds and instructed those ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Live Nation executives in talks with DOJ to avert trial, Semafor reports
These discussions are taking place outside the DOJ's antitrust division and involve senior officials, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Kroger to name former Walmart exec Greg Foran as next CEO: report
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The US grocer has been searching for a permanent CEO after the company ousted Rodney ...

New York Post  ∙  February 9, 2026


Canadian Solar Seeks Private Credit to Bolster US Operations
Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a $350 million private credit loan to expand its US operations, according to people familiar with the matter, as Washington ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Indian Oil, HPCL buy 2 million barrels Venezuelan oil from Trafigura ...
... sources said, adding the seller was Trafigura. The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry. Sign ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Brazil Moves to Ban Teen Access to Online Gambling, Porn Content
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government plans to issue the decree by the end of February, according to an official familiar with the situation, who ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


'They want their pound of flesh': bank bosses push strict return-to ...
“They want their pound of flesh,” says one London-based banker, who asked to remain anonymous. “Despite making record profits during Covid, when remote ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 9, 2026


Renee Good's Wife Makes First Public Appearance After Her Murder ...
The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said Renee and Becca had moved to Minneapolis last year from Kansas City, Mo. Advertisement. Advertisement.

Yahoo  ∙  February 9, 2026


Small businesses across America are feeling the impact of Trump's ...
“We invent research and instruments,” said the atmospheric technology company president, who asked to remain anonymous. “If you go to any atmospheric ...

MSN  ∙  February 9, 2026


Maritime safety regulator investigating luxury Carnival cruise ship ...
He said the whistleblower, who asked to remain anonymous as they feared losing their job, also reported workers were being made to live in very crowded ...

MSN  ∙  February 9, 2026


'Manfluencers' are filming themselves trying to pick up women ... - CNN
Anne-Marie, an events organizer from the UK who asked to be identified by her first name only, said she was filmed without her consent by a man using smart ...

CNN  ∙  February 9, 2026


Chevron's Tengiz oilfield back to 60% of usual output, two sources say
The sources, who declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to the press, said the field is seen reaching its peak levels of daily ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Kroger plans to appoint ex-Walmart executive Foran as CEO
Kroger is expected to announce the choice of Foran as early as Monday, said the person, who declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak on ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 9, 2026


Saudi Arabia wealth fund set to announce strategy revamp, sources ...
All three sources declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak publicly about the matter. One said the new roadmap will place greater ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Trump cut science funding. Small businesses are paying the price.
... declined to be named. But the company president expressed concern that the Trump administration still could attempt to withhold funds for research, noting ...

Politico  ∙  February 9, 2026


New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security
That is very unclear to me and to most others," said a person familiar with the tender process, who declined to be named as the bidding was confidential.

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Alphabet's debt raise fuels forecasts for record year in corporate ...
... declined to be named speaking about specific companies. The rapid pace of AI spending has already impacted other parts of the market, as seen in a recent ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 9, 2026


Senior Italian Treasury official suspected of insider trading, sources ...
Both sources asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. Requests for comment sent to the ministry and to Di Stefano went unanswered. Di ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Santander Global Head of Research Barbara Navarro Steps Down
Navarro, who was based in Madrid, has already left the bank, according to the people, who asked not to be named as the matter isn't public. Her role won't ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Sam Altman touts ChatGPT growth as OpenAI nears $100 ... - CNBC
On Monday, OpenAI will officially begin testing ads within ChatGPT, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be named due to ...

CNBC  ∙  February 9, 2026


Alphabet highlights new AI-related risks in tapping debt market
... asked not to be named because the details are confidential. The planned sale would take place over a number of tranches, including a 100-year bond deal in ...

CNBC  ∙  February 9, 2026


Indian Imports of Russian Oil Seen Halving on White House Order
... asked not to be named discussing sensitive information. While India confirmed the trade deal, it has not commented on details including oil. That hiatus is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Newmont Wants Barrick to Fix Nevada Operations Before IPO
... asked not to be named as the matter is private. A spokesperson for Barrick was not immediately able to comment outside of Canadian business hours ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Tulsi Gabbard to testify March 18 at Senate Intelligence - CNBC
... a person familiar with the matter. Gabbard will appear at a hearing on worldwide threats. But the scheduling of her testimony comes amid growing concerns ...

CNBC  ∙  February 9, 2026


Apollo, xAI near $3.4 billion deal to fund AI chips, The ... - Reuters
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter. Less than a week ago, Musk announced that SpaceX the artificial intelligence ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Anton Levy Launches Layer Global, Targets $1.1 Billion Startup ...
... a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified because that information was private. Levy recounted in a statement his more than three ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Brazil Tapping Global Debt Markets After Busiest Year in Decades
... a person familiar with the matter. The notes will yield 6.4% and 7.3%, respectively, tightening from initial price talks, said the person, who asked not to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Trump DOJ's 'weaponization' group under pressure to deliver results ...
Members are being directed to redouble the effort over the coming weeks, a person familiar with the group told NBC News. From left, Pam Bondi (speaking at a ...

NBC News  ∙  February 9, 2026


Pittsburgh Pirates signing veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, reports say
The 35-year-old free agent has reached an agreement with the Pirates on a one-year deal worth $12 million, a person familiar with the agreement told The ...

CBS News  ∙  February 9, 2026


RHP Nick Martinez agrees to a $13 million, 1-year contract with the ...
... a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The deal ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 9, 2026


Chris Paddack and Miami Marlins agree to $4 million, 1-year ...
Right-hander Chris Paddack and the Miami Marlins agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 9, 2026


Skiing great Vonn underwent dual operations in Italy following ...
U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn has had two operations in Italy after a serious leg fracture, a source said, to stabilise her after a horrific crash 13 ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Alpine ski great Vonn says she needs multiple surgeries for complex ...
Vonn, the second most successful female World Cup skier of all time with 84 wins, has had two operations in Italy, a source said, to stabilise her after an ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Trump administration appeals ruling on releasing New York City ...
Trump offered last month to unfreeze the funds, a source said, in return for support from Democrats to rename Washington Dulles Airport and New York's Penn ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Travis Kelce Allegedly Never Trusted Taylor Swift's Estranged Friend
A source said, “Travis is blunt and real. Ryan is curated.” An insider added, “He didn't want forced hangouts or performative friendships.” One source ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 9, 2026


King Charles Wants Ex-Prince Andrew Scandal 'Handled Internally'
“William thinks Andrew is radioactive,” a source said. “And that shielding him makes the whole family look complicit.” Insiders say William reportedly ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 9, 2026


'Dateline' Episode on Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Reportedly in ...
“If it's done, it would be respectful, fact-based, and approved at the highest levels,” a source said. “And only if Savannah is comfortable.” During a press ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 9, 2026


Why Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton May Never Live Together
Nevertheless, after the Super Bowl appearance, a source said that Hamilton “is the first guy” the mom of four is “really into in a long time.” Talking about ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 9, 2026


Alix Earle & Tom Brady Definitely Have Romantic Chemistry, Says ...
As reported by TMZ, a source said the two have been exuding “serious” chemistry. Insiders who know their current situation told the news outlet that the ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 9, 2026


Olympics-Skiing great Vonn underwent dual operations in Italy ...
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO/TREVISO, Italy, Feb 9 (Reuters) - U. skiing great Lindsey Vonn has had two operations in Italy after a serious leg fracture, a source said ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 9, 2026


'It was a one in a thousand' – US skiing great Lindsey Vonn ... - MSN
US skiing great Lindsey Vonn has had two operations in Italy after a serious leg fracture, a source said, to stabilise her after a horrific crash 13 seconds ...

MSN  ∙  February 9, 2026


N.Y.C. Nurses and Hospital Officials Reach Deal to End Strike
The union and other people with direct knowledge of the negotiations said that the nurses will receive a raise of about 12 percent over three years. The ...

New York Times  ∙  February 9, 2026


Alphabet Set to Raise $20 Billion From US Dollar Bond Sale
... people with direct knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because they're not authorized to speak publicly. Alphabet last week said it's ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Alphabet's Dollar Bond Sale Draws Over $100 Billion of Demand
Alphabet Inc. has attracted more than $100 billion of orders for a bond sale that's expected to be about $15 billion, according to people with direct knowledge

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Alphabet Set to Raise $20 Billion From US Dollar Bond Sale
... people with direct knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because they're not authorized to speak publicly.

Yahoo  ∙  February 9, 2026