Anonymous Source Tracker

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


FIFA rules on USMNT's bizarre water break strategy for 2026 World ...
... an anonymous source from soccer's governing body told The Athletic, stating that laptops can be used at all times. The electronic equipment must be “mobile ...

MSN  ∙  June 2, 2026


Most activist investors are not really activist investors - Financial Times
The activist is supportive of the company and believes its stock is undervalued by the public markets, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Financial Times  ∙  June 2, 2026


Oil prices rise as Iran reviews US deal to halt war - CNBC
The semi-official Fars agency, citing a source, said that messages on the possible deal, or memorandum of understanding, had stopped a few days ago, with ...

CNBC  ∙  June 2, 2026


Oil prices rise to one-week high as Iran reviews US proposal to halt ...
Iran's semi-official Fars agency, citing a source, said that messages on the possible deal, or memorandum of understanding, had stopped a few days ago, with ...

Reuters  ∙  June 2, 2026


Norton bakery apologizes for customer-requested Hitler cake posted ...
We (and I can assure you) Sweet Stuff Bake Shop is no exception.” A Jewish resident of Norton, who requested anonymity due to concerns of potential antisemitic ...

MSN  ∙  June 2, 2026


Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice ...
Amid the backlash, a person familiar with the matter, who insisted on anonymity to discuss the president's thinking, said Monday that Trump was reconsidering ...

MSN  ∙  June 2, 2026


FBI 'authorized court operation' off Highway 69 North may be related ...
CBS19 has learned from multiple sources with knowledge of the investigation that a large federal law enforcement operation conducted in East Texas may be ...

MSN  ∙  June 2, 2026


Steelers, linebacker Nick Herbig agree to a four-year extension, AP ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract has not yet been made public. Herbig, a fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin in 2023 ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 2, 2026


EU's AI Data Center Plans Stumble Due to Delays, Funding Issues
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The EU announced plans to back so-called gigafactories last year to accelerate ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 2, 2026


Brown County to discuss proposed merger of Children's Museum ...
... an anonymous source an anonymous ...

MSN  ∙  June 2, 2026


Trump to get audit immunity as $1.8 billion fund in doubt - MSN
... asked to remain anonymous speaking about the sensitive matter. Expand article logo Continue reading. How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching Your ...

MSN  ∙  June 2, 2026


Horse stabbing case: DA wants teen suspect charged as adult - MSN
"To see [my horse] Detail who is my entire world and my best friend, in so much pain, helpless and injured," said the owner, who did not want to be named.

MSN  ∙  June 2, 2026


Samsung, LG shares rally ahead of Nvidia CEO meetings ... - Reuters
... with knowledge of the matter said. Nvidia also plans to hold ​a "Korean Partner Night" event on the sidelines of the COMPUTEX trade show in Taipei on Monday ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


SMBC Nikko Mulls Launching $627 Million Japan Mezzanine Fund
is considering establishing a fund with One Investment Management to provide so-called mezzanine financing, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Ryan Is Said to Agree to Buy Nordic Tax Adviser Svalner Atlas
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The deal values Svalner Atlas at more than $400 million including debt, the people ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Walmart Caps Usage of an AI Tool for Employees After High Demand
... declined to be named discussing private information. Before, staff had an unlimited amount of tokens — the unit of data for AI computing. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of ...
But a person close to CBS News leadership, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Associated Press that both Weiss and Bilton had tried to reach out ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice ...
President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


NRSC joins Paxton to set up joint fundraising committee - Politico
A person familiar with the committee's thinking who was granted anonymity to describe internal decisionmaking told POLITICO the GOP's Senate campaign arm ...

Politico  ∙  June 1, 2026


Uber faces Prosus challenge in Delivery Hero pursuit
... a person familiar with the matter. The Amsterdam-based group could also seek to vote against any Uber takeover attempt, according to the person. Prosus had ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 1, 2026


Trump's payout fund on shaky ground as Republicans push for retreat
... a person familiar with the meeting, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter. A retreat from the fund would mark the latest ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Trump to Drop Plans for $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
... intends to scrap a controversial $1.8 billion legal fund for victims of alleged government “weaponization,” according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Microsoft and Google take on Anthropic and OpenAI in AI coding ...
... a person familiar with the plans who asked not to be named in order to discuss internal matters. The Information reported on the plans last week. Microsoft ...

CNBC  ∙  June 1, 2026


Patrick Drahi's indebted US cable group escalates fight with creditors
A person familiar with the negotiations said the hope was that Monday's transactions had pushed creditors towards a debt-for-equity swap at a price below ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 1, 2026


Financial adviser whose name appeared on Epstein files has left ...
Epstein was not a client of Merrill ​Lynch, the wealth management arm of Bank of America, according to a person familiar with the matter. Morris ‌could ⁠not ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Iran denies reports of Pezeshkian resignation amid IRGC power ...
Source of information. Iran International citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Tasnim News Agency and Presidential Office officials, including ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Adcock Faces Possible Antitrust Charges in South Africa - Bloomberg
for vital dialysis machines and related drugs during the health crisis, said the people who asked not to be identified as the information isn't public. More ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Analysts Tell OPEC+ Hormuz Disruption to Last Through Year End
They asked not to be identified as the meeting was private. More From Bloomberg. APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz. US Says Deals With Iran for Safe Hormuz ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Hedge Fund Arrowpoint Hires 10 Trading Teams, Seeks More Capital
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. More From Bloomberg. Bank Of England As Policy Makers Set To Refrain From Stimulus Increase. Hedge ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


FS KKR plans to sell at least $400M of junk bonds for high yield - MSN
... asked not to be identified asked not to be identified because discussions are private. Proceeds may be ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Drahi's Optimum Strikes Equity Deal to Bring Creditors It Sued to Table
... asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. More From Bloomberg. APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz. US Says Deals With Iran for Safe Hormuz ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Salesforce Anthropic Investment Is Valued at About $5B - Bloomberg
... asked not to be identified because the information is private. More From Bloomberg. APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz. US Says Deals With Iran for Safe Hormuz ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Iran denies Pezeshkian resignation amid IRGC power claims - MSN
... an anonymous source. Backdrop of tensions: The dispute narrative emerges amid US-Iran ceasefire talks and long-standing concerns over IRGC influence in ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Iran denies president's resignation amid IRGC power claims - MSN
An anonymous source claimed the president and his government were excluded from key processes, prompting his decision. However, senior officials, including ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Baldur's Gate 2 is reportedly getting a remake, and Wizards of the ...
That's according to PC Gamer, who reports that – according to an anonymous source – original Baldur's Gate 2 lead designer Kevin Martens is working on the ...

Yahoo  ∙  June 1, 2026


New stepmother for Meghan? Thomas Markle reportedly has ... - MSN
The encounter with Rio Caneda occurred during this difficult time. As an anonymous source told the British "Daily Express", the former Hollywood lighting ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


NY residents, Nancy Guthrie search uncovers 1000-year-old remains
... a source close to the family told NBC News. Crosswords Promo January 2025. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has said they believe she was taken from her ...

USA Today  ∙  June 1, 2026


Why Bill Gates has creepy mannequin of himself, as it's revealed he ...
... a person close to the matter told the outlet. 'While it didn't work out this year, we've already extended an invitation for Bill to attend the CEO Summit ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


General Mills to sell its China Haagen-Dazs ice-cream shops as ...
... declined to be identified. Ningji Lemon Tea, a chain founded by Amanda Wang in 2020, has expanded quickly across China and ​Southeast Asia, and now has more ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Short on growth ideas, Putin hosts fifth wartime 'Russian Davos'
But a senior Russian banker, who also declined to be identified, told Reuters that Putin had already lost a good opportunity last year to strike a deal ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it's a different story
An Arab fashion designer who has lived in Dubai for nearly 20 years, and who asked to remain anonymous, said the scale of discounts now being offered across ...

CNN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Brazil to target betting, tobacco sectors in new anti-organized crime ...
... asked not to be named because the discussions are not public. "These ​operations could take place at any ​moment," the ⁠person said, noting it was still not ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


5 People Leave Hantavirus Quarantine in Omaha
He asked not to be named for fear of public harassment, noting that some passengers had already been targeted online. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. He ...

New York Times  ∙  June 1, 2026


Footscray's most vulnerable were promised a 'forever' home. Now ...
Another former resident, who asked not to be named to protect their privacy, said many of the men in Foley House were “not going to make it on their own” in the ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Citadel Securities Seeks to Extend and Upsize $4 Billion Loan
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. More From Bloomberg. APTOPIX Iran War Strait of Hormuz. US Says Deals With Iran for Safe Hormuz Transit Are ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


CoreWeave-Tied Data Center's Junk Bond Sale Seeks $850 Million
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. CoreWeave also has two renewal options of seven years each, exercisable only with respect to the entire ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


Why Browns traded Myles Garrett after once being adamantly ... - MSN
... a person familiar with the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Why Browns traded Myles Garrett after once being ... - USA Today
... a person familiar with the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss ...

USA Today  ∙  June 1, 2026


Teen allegedly injures 3 horses with 'sharp object' at equestrian ...
"To see [my horse] Detail who is my entire world and my best friend, in so much pain, helpless and injured," said the owner, who did not want to be named.

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Black smoke seen coming from the Seaside Pub in Seaside Ave on ...
“We got everyone out of the building and called the fire brigade. It was over really quickly.” A jogger, who did not want to be named, told KentOnline how she ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026