Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Switzerland resort fire latest news: 'several dozen' dead in Crans ...
A waiter in a restaurant near to the bar who declined to be named said that first responders approached staff overnight asking for table cloths to cover the ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 1, 2026


The plot to redraw America - POLITICO
Flight of No Return. A person, who declined to be named, views a U.S. congressional district map during a Senate Special Committee on Congressional ...

Politico  ∙  January 1, 2026


Brookfield to start cloud business amid AI frenzy: The Information
Radiant will have priority to lease any data centres developed under the fund, the report said, citing a person with direct knowledge of the firm's strategy.

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Brookfield reportedly launching cloud business for AI chip leasing
According to the report, which cited a person with direct knowledge of the firm's strategy, Radiant will have priority to lease any data centers developed under ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  January 1, 2026


Retired teacher accidentally buys $20 lottery ticket while watching a ...
Holly's win comes nearly two weeks after a Chicago mother of four, who chose to remain anonymous under the name "Bingo Lady," won the $200,000 top prize on ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


US military says five killed in strike on alleged drug boats - BBC News
Reuters news agency reports that it was told by a US official who asked to remain anonymous that eight survivors were being searched for. It is not yet ...

BBC  ∙  January 1, 2026


Vance, Harris, Newsom, in spotlight as early 2028 presidential ...
And the adviser, who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely, emphasized that Erika Kirk's backing "reaffirmed that Turning Point's entire political ...

Fox News  ∙  January 1, 2026


The rise of DTLA: Car crashes, surgeries and a $4-billion settlement ...
A former DTLA case manager, who asked to remain anonymous, fearing professional repercussions, said the alleged recruitment effort became clear to him after ...

LA Times  ∙  January 1, 2026


Mamdani fans disappointed by disastrous 'block party' inauguration ...
“I could've watched this from home,” added a 25-year-old Queens woman, who declined to give her name. Follow The Post's live coverage of New York Mayor ...

New York Post  ∙  January 1, 2026


Bulgaria adopts the euro, nearly 20 years after joining the EU | The ...
"People are afraid that prices will rise, while salaries will remain the same," a woman in her 40s who declined to give her name told AFP in Sofia. At one ...

The Australian  ∙  January 1, 2026


Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims | The Australian
After laying their flowers, they walked away, arm in arm. "They were young people, and people we know," said another woman, who declined to give her name. Asked ...

The Australian  ∙  January 1, 2026


Bulgaria adopts the euro, nearly 20 years after joining the EU
"People are afraid that prices will rise, while salaries will remain the same," a woman in her 40s who declined to give her name told AFP in Sofia. At one ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


\u200eBulgaria adopts euro, nearly 20 years after joining the EU
\u200e”People are afraid that prices will rise, while salaries will remain the same,” a woman in her 40s who declined to give her name told AFP in Sofia. \u200e.

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


'Spare us his crocodile tears': Trump calls out Putin in editorial amid ...
... according to someone familiar with the matter. The Wall Street Journal had earlier reported that US national security officials are skeptical of Russia's ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


A New Year's party in an upscale Swiss ski resort turned deadly ...
The French couple who owns Le Constellation said they are “completely in shock,” according to CNN affiliate BFMTV, citing a source close to the case. Where ...

CNN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Victoria Beckham's clear message for son Brooklyn as she rings in ...
The feud has weighed heavy on Brooklyn's parents and a source close to the family told HELLO!: "It's just very sad and impossible to understand." Victoria ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Houston Astros land Japanese star pitcher Tatsuya Imai on three ...
Imai, 27, and the Astros agreed to a three-year deal with opt-outs after each season that can max out at $63 million, a source said. The first year has a ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


China and Taiwan's 'reunification' will not be stopped, Xi Jinping ...
The officials, who declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the size of China's maritime deployment had steadily increased since ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Putin claimed Ukraine targeted his home — but CIA says it never ...
A source familiar with the situation confirmed that CIA Director John Ratcliffe briefed President Trump about the alleged attack on Wednesday. That ...

New York Post  ∙  January 1, 2026


Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million ...
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


GST, cess levy together to help detect evasion in pan masala sector ...
Sources said the triangulation of two data sets of value and capacity trail by way of GST and cess levy, respectively, will significantly reduce the scope ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela as Trump escalates ...
Military officials discussed conducting the mission on Christmas Day, but U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria against ISIS targets took precedence, the sources said.

CBS News  ∙  January 1, 2026


Fireworks may have started New Year's blaze at Paramus home ...
Five propane tanks in the rear of the home at 33 Spring Valley Road were also a concern, sources said.

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Delhi terror suspects were readying multiple vehicles for ...
... sources said on Thursday. “After the i20 and EcoSport cases came to light, it emerged that the conspirators were planning to ready two more similar old ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Tallest player in women's college basketball to join Texas Tech
The Red Raiders have signed 7-footer Stephanie Okechukwu, multiple sources familiar with her recruitment confirmed to USA Today.

USA Today  ∙  January 1, 2026


Russia Asks United States to Stop Pursuit of Fleeing Oil Tanker ...
But a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing law enforcement matter said the Trump administration continued to view the ...

New York Times  ∙  January 1, 2026


Pitcher Tatsuya Imai and Houston Astros agree to $54 million, 3 ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement had not been announced. Imai gets a $2 million signing bonus and salaries of $16 ...

NBC News  ∙  January 1, 2026


White House considers reappointing Trump allies to key arts ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss those plans. Trump officials have described the move as returning former members to uncompleted four-year terms ...

Washington Post  ∙  January 1, 2026


Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, NY Times reports ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. American forces have been pursuing the tanker, which maritime groups ...

Reuters  ∙  January 1, 2026


Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, NY Times reports
... with knowledge of the matter. American forces have been pursuing the tanker, which maritime groups have identified as the Bella 1, for almost two weeks. The ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Rams sign Quentin Lake to three-year, $25.7-million contract - Los ...
Terms of the deal were not announced but it includes $25.7 million in guarantees, said a person with knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity because ...

LA Times  ∙  January 1, 2026


Japanese star Tatsuya Imai makes MLB decision: Report
Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai has reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with the Houston Astros, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea after holding talks over Manchester ...
But sources with knowledge of the situation have said that the clash came down to him pushing the club to give him more room to ignore the medical ...

The Guardian  ∙  January 1, 2026


'Iraq 2.0': Democrats seethe at Trump's surprise Venezuela strike ...
... a person with direct knowledge granted anonymity to discuss private outreach. While several Republican lawmakers said Saturday they had been personally ...

Politico  ∙  January 1, 2026


Neymar extending Santos deal: reports
Neymar has agreed to renew his contract with Santos until the end of 2026, a source close to the negotiations told AFP. On Wednesday, Santos, Pele's former ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Inside Enzo Maresca's Chelsea exit: Rotation disagreements, Man ...
A source close to Maresca denies this. Maresca's decision to change his representatives in October to 'super agent' Mendes was also seen as a significant ...

New York Times  ∙  January 1, 2026


Deadly fire ravages New Year celebration in bar at luxury Swiss ski ...
"There are dead and injured, and we have someone close to us who is still missing. We have no news of them," one of the women, who did not want to be identified ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Zohran Mamdani fans disappointed by disastrous 'block party' with ...
One woman, who did not want to be identified, said Thursday morning leading up to the ceremony that she had been waiting to get into the viewing area for about ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims
"They were young people, and people we know," said another woman, who declined to give her name. Asked whether she knew what happened to them, she said ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Putin claimed Ukraine targeted his home — but CIA says it never ...
A source familiar with the situation confirmed that CIA Director John Ratcliffe briefed President Trump about the alleged attack on Wednesday. That ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Michiganders make New Year's resolution for the start of 2026: "You ...
"My resolution is to not make resolutions that way I won't be disappointed at the end of the year," said Kathy, who declined to give her last name. "Mine is ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Nicholas Lee To Take Over As New Strength And Conditioning ...
... Sources familiar with the matter told IANS that Lee is likely to join the Indian team after the 2026 season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is over on ...

MSN  ∙  January 1, 2026


Tesla Eyes US Solar Cell Expansion, Musk Targets 100-Gigawatt ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Don't Miss: Missed Nvidia and Tesla? RAD Intel Could Be the Next AI Powerhouse — Just $0.85 a Share. Deloitte's #1 Fastest ...

None  ∙  January 1, 2026


Exclusive: China mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for ...
China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically made equipment for adding new capacity, three people familiar with the matter said, ...

Reuters  ∙  December 31, 2025


Justice Dept. Now Said to Be Reviewing 5.2 Million Pages of ...
... people familiar with the matter. The number represents a more precise, and potentially much larger, figure than previous estimates provided by the ...

New York Times  ∙  December 31, 2025


China Buys Two-Thirds of Pledged US Soybeans as 2025 Closes ...
China has bought at least 8 million tons of US soybeans this year, according to people familiar with the matter, putting the world's top importer on track ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 31, 2025


How Meta's Newest Acquisition Target Got Around Worries Over Its ...
Meta's agreement to buy Manus was valued at $2.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. View more. Workers at Butterfly Effect, an artificial ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  December 31, 2025


China begins issuing second batch of 2026 crude import quotas to ...
... sources said. The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry. Sign up here. The newest allocation ...

Reuters  ∙  December 31, 2025


Indian Oil buys first Colombian oil under Ecopetrol contract, sources ...
IOC has purchased 2 million barrels of Colombian Castilla crude for delivery in late February, the sources said. The refiner has an optional contract to buy ...

Reuters  ∙  December 31, 2025


Mamdani Chooses a Veteran N.Y.C. Education Leader as Schools ...
... people with direct knowledge of the plan. The selection of Mr. Samuels, who has worked in New York, the largest U.S. school system, for roughly two decades ...

New York Times  ∙  December 31, 2025