Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree opens over 600% higher in ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter said. category · Five killed as part of village home in China's Sichuan collapses. 2 hours ago. Reuters logo · Asia ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2026


The outspoken Hindu monk remaking India's biggest state
“The chief minister has created such a good investment environment,” said one leading Indian businessman with interests in the state who requested anonymity.

Financial Times  ∙  August 19, 2026


BlackRock and Oaktree take keys of top supplier to Hollywood studios
One person briefed on the matter said MBS Group was also being affected by Hackman Capital's own financial pressures, prompting it to begin discussions over ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 19, 2026


Trump Taps White House Adviser Overton to Run FDA After Tumult
President Donald Trump has chosen White House policy aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration, according to a person familiar with the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Teen found dead with suspicious injuries, signs of possible ...
He also had swelling and bruising around his wrists and ankles — as well as signs consistent with malnourishment, sources familiar with the investigation said.

New York Post  ∙  August 19, 2026


Shell Trader Mansfield Resigns After 26 Years at Oil Major
Shell Plc veteran Geoffrey Mansfield has resigned from his role as global desk lead for low-carbon fuels trading, according to a person familiar with the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Prince Harry and Meghan Will Move Back to U.K. After 6 Years in U.S.
... rest of the royal family have long been strained, will remain non-working royals, according to a person familiar with the decision.

New York Times  ∙  August 19, 2026


Balyasny Hires Former BlackRock Money Manager to Head Credit ...
... has hired Daniel Chen to run a specialized team focused on the US high-grade corporate credit market, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Ties to data centers could cost Ohio Sen. Jon Husted his seat, memo ...
The memo, first reported by Axios, was sent to artificial intelligence companies, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 19, 2026


Revolut to let Nik Storonsky borrow up to $250mn against his stake
According to a person familiar with the matter, Storonsky owns about 29 per cent of the group, which was valued at $115bn in an employee secondary share ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 19, 2026


Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children
... a person close to the Sussexes who was not authorized to speak publicly. The family plans to live at a private, non-royal residence outside of London, but ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 19, 2026


Vita Vea, Bucs agree to one-year extension: Contract details
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Vea agreed on a one-year extension worth $30 million, a person close to the situation confirmed USA TODAY Sports. The person ...

USA Today  ∙  August 19, 2026


Prince Harry and Meghan to Return to the UK, Daily Telegraph ...
... a person close to the Sussexes who was not authorized to speak publicly. The family plans to live at a private, non-royal residence outside of London, but ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Monte dei Paschi board to discuss takeover defence ... - Reuters
... on Thursday as the Italian bank seeks to repel the advances of Intesa Sanpaolo , a source close to the matter said on Wednesday.

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2026


Exclusive | Privileged DSA leader got fired for not showing ... - NY Post
A source close to the union said “he didn't have a strong work record to begin with” and took the job “just for show,” while hogging “a slot from someone ...

New York Post  ∙  August 19, 2026


Fish, ships and sovereignty: Iceland weighs its European future
"We used to be a colony for Denmark," said Floki, a 27-year-old designer in Reykjavik, who declined to give his last name. "I think it revolves around ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2026


Stripe to buy OpenRouter as fintech expands deeper into AI - CNBC
Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but The New York Times, citing a person familiar with the matter, said the price tag is about $7.5 billion, with $1.5 ...

CNBC  ∙  August 19, 2026


Monte Paschi CEO Weighs Bids for Two Rival Banks, Report Says
... to Intesa Sanpaolo SpA's takeover bid that may include offers for Banco BPM SpA and for Banca Generali SpA, a person familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Prediction markets shut out of Trump's meeting with tech executives
A person familiar with the event told The Hill that the White House “decided to focus the event solely on crypto.” The Hill has reached out to the White ...

The Hill  ∙  August 19, 2026


OpenAI 'will be a public company in 2027' or sooner, CFO Friar tells ...
... asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak publicly. "We raised $122 billion in March, and that gives us flexibility." Continue ...

CNBC  ∙  August 19, 2026


Nvidia is connecting GPU customers with data centers in the Nordics
The sources asked to remain anonymous when discussing private information. How Nvidia is playing matchmaker for AI infrastructure. Their accounts add context ...

CNBC  ∙  August 19, 2026


China AI firms tap Nvidia power overseas as U.S. weighs crackdown
... asked to remain anonymous when discussing private information. The Wall Street Journal first reported the arrangement in March. Aolani told CNBC it worked ...

CNBC  ∙  August 19, 2026


China tax crackdown forces wealthy investors to assess their ...
A Shanghai-based family office partner who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter said some clients feared scrutiny beyond tax compliance ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2026


'It's Bonkers': Jennifer Hegseth's Hands-On Role in Her Husband's ...
Most declined to be named for fear of reprisal. In a statement, Mr. Parnell called Mrs. Hegseth “an accomplished leader in her own right and a devoted ...

New York Times  ∙  August 19, 2026


Tennis grand slams unite to establish player council in attempt to ...
A source involved in the negotiations said it was vital for the players to have a say in determining who represents them, how those representatives are ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 19, 2026


Breakingviews - China's AI laggard could soon be its leader | Reuters
... a person familiar with the matter. ​The transaction for ⁠the studio behind the hit title "Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition" may yield proceeds of more than ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2026


Indian fintech Navi to raise $100 million ahead of planned IPO
The investment values ​Navi at about $1.3 billion, the Economic Times reported ​on Wednesday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Get the ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2026


Sweden's EQT buys Australian rugby league club in first sports foray
The deal values the club at A$150mn ($106mn), according to a person with direct knowledge of the talks. EQT declined to comment on the financial details. It ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 19, 2026


Broker Marex freezes Radiant World accounts, sources say - Reuters
The sources declined to be identified as the matter ​was not public. LinkedIn profiles for Radiant World employees in Dubai ​show the company trades , opens ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2026


YouTube Offers Creators Millions to Not Work With Netflix - Bloomberg
Though YouTube hasn't finalized deals with any creators, it is close an agreement with several partners, said the people, who declined to be identified because ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Lagarde Is Still Being Pursued by the WEF for Its Top Job - Bloomberg
The European Central Bank head appears ready to take the role, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing internal business. However ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Hong Kong's Student Housing Crisis Spurs Bank Lending Boom
... asked not to be identified. There was unusual interest in the deal, the people said, with multiple banks pitching to be the lender. Bank of China (Hong Kong) ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Kazakh Sovereign Wealth Fund to Ramp Up International Bond Sales
... asked not to be identified because the matter is private. More From Bloomberg. Speakers at Raise AI Summit in Paris. Billionaire Mark Cuban Blasts 'Insane' Ro ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


CPPIB Is Said to See Several Departures Across Senior Ranks
The affected asset classes included investment risk, credit, real assets and sustainable energies, according to the people, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Hedge Fund Capula Hires From Freepoint, Element in Energy Push
... asked not to be identified because the details are private. Both started this week and will trade European and US energy futures, the people said. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Guggenheim's Beaten-Down Loan Whipsaws as Lenders Digest Call
It plans to book that revenue in the third quarter, said the people, who asked not to be named because the call wasn't public. More From Bloomberg.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


South Korean Won Advances Past Key Level of 1400 Per Dollar
... asked not to be named as they weren't allowed to speak publicly. More From Bloomberg. ICICI Bank Branches Ahead of Earnings. Indian Lenders' Dollar Bond Sales ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Rep. Jimmy Gomez accuser told House Ethics Committee he ... - CNN
The sources, who asked not to be named to protect their identities, said the panel had made early reach-outs in its attempt to follow up on a New York Post ...

CNN  ∙  August 19, 2026


Zelenskyy Faces Pressure to Hold Elections. What Stands in the Way?
... sources close to both men. Sources told the outlet that Zaluzhnyi had changed his mind because he didn't want to disregard the trust that people had placed ...

Time  ∙  August 19, 2026


Harry, Meghan plan move back to U.K. with kids, report says
... sources close to the couple. The outlet reported that the location of the family's new home and the children's school are being kept private. The couple ...

Washington Times  ∙  August 19, 2026


Goldman Gauges Demand for CoreWeave-Tied Data Center Bond
The bond size would be roughly $1.15 billion, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. The offering is expected to hit the market in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Samsung hikes chipmaking prices by up to 15% on ... - Reuters
Chinese customers are among ​those accepting the steepest price increase, one of the sources said, underscoring how U.S. curbs on exports of advanced ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2026


Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military ...
The sources said the issue of Turkish military support for Syria dominated Gofman's call with Shaibani four days earlier. The ​call centred on "Israeli ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2026


Bills players add Highmark Stadium grass critics: 'Above my pay grade'
Those initial reactions were not the best and they included on play who did not want to be identified stating, "this field is ass right now." Since those ...

USA Today  ∙  August 19, 2026


US could cut key tariffs as part of proposed Canada deal, source says
The source said the proposed deal was expected to cut top-line tariff rates on Canadian-built cars ​and trucks to 15% from the existing 25%. Industry executives ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2026


What to Know About Trump's Aide Natalie Harp - TIME
The news outlet also reported, citing two sources with knowledge of the remark, that Trump said at one point in 2023 that Harp was the only person on his team ...

Time  ∙  August 19, 2026


Tom Holland set to earn $100m from Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Unnamed sources “with knowledge of Holland's deal” say he was paid $20m (£15m) upfront, about double what he reportedly received for his previous Spider-Man ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 19, 2026


India regulator asks brokers to accept orders during closing auction ...
They requested anonymity as they're ​not authorized to speak to the media. "Starting in September, we will ​begin accepting after-market orders between 3:15 ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2026


US Said to Halve Tariffs on Canada Steel, Aluminum in Trade Deal
Different rates could apply to some derivative products that include those metals, said some of the people, who requested anonymity to discuss terms of the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2026


Loopy Godinez vs. Ketlen Souza joins UFC Fight Night 290 lineup
The people requested anonymity because the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Godinez, No. 7 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie ...

USA Today  ∙  August 19, 2026