Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business ...
... a potential all-share transaction with UK-listed Endeavour Mining seen as one option under consideration, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


India's SP Group to complete dual tranche debt sale by mid-June ...
... large fundraising plan by mid-June, ahead of a month-end deadline to refinance nearly $2.5 billion in debt, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


CVC, Cinven among bidders for Italian dessert ingredients maker ...
Private equity funds CVC and Cinven are among initial bidders ​for Italian dessert ingredients maker IRCA, two sources ‌familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Barrick Mining weighs London listing as it negotiates Africa business ...
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Discussions are at an early stage and no decision has been made, the sources said, adding there is no ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 1, 2026


New Mountain to buy Asset Living in $2 billion-plus deal, sources say
... Mountain Capital has agreed to buy ​residential property management firm Asset Living for over $2 billion, ​according to three sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley accuses Bari Weiss of ...
“She's murdering 60 Minutes,” Pelley said, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. “She does not love this place. She was brought in to kill ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 1, 2026


Memphis basketball to schedule new NCAA-maximum 32 games ...
The source requested anonymity because an official announcement has not been made. That number represents a one-game increase over the previous maximum ...

USA Today  ∙  June 1, 2026


Emmys 2026: Nominations could give Peacock, Paramount+ a boost
“These awards, the Emmys in particular, are being voted on by literal peer groups,” says an executive in the awards space who requested anonymity to speak ...

LA Times  ∙  June 1, 2026


Inside San Francisco's off-leash dog culture war - Axios
State of play: The SF Dogtracker site is linked on laminated signs that its creator, who goes by the alias Sean Layne, has hung near parks across the city.

Axios  ∙  June 1, 2026


Tehran pauses peace talks with U.S. over Israeli attacks in Lebanon ...
The sources, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, said the Israeli actions in Lebanon amount to a violation of the ceasefire. U.S. ...

MS NOW  ∙  June 1, 2026


Iran eyes limited US deal to relieve economic strain and buy time
... sources close to decision-makers said. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


President Said to Be Backing Off Plans for $1.8 Billion Fund After ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. Mr. Trump has not abandoned his immunity from audits, which also emerged as part of a deal ...

New York Times  ∙  June 1, 2026


Jeremy Fears return gives Tom Izzo and Michigan State final ...
“I think he's close,” the scout told the Free Press on the condition of anonymity, before Fears' announcement. “If he can show that he's gotten better at ...

USA Today  ∙  June 1, 2026


Scott Pelley confronts new '60 Minutes' boss in fiery meeting
This account of the meeting comes from two staffers who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, as well as an audio recording obtained ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Pentagon bans journalists from press office, designating it a ...
The change in security status, which took effect in recent weeks, was confirmed by four people familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Israel says it is holding off on striking Beirut after U.S. request
... on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the press. But Israel appeared to be holding off Tuesday on what Prime Minister ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can ...
... on condition of anonymity. The move is part of the Trump administration's effort to crack down on issuing both immigrant and non-immigrant visas as part of ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Trump Backs Off Plan for $1.8 Billion Fund That Drew Political ...
The people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe the president's thinking, said he had been leaning for days toward scrapping the fund, which ...

New York Times  ∙  June 1, 2026


Holcim to get EU nod for 1.85 billion euro Xella acquisition after offer ...
... ‌systems maker Xella after offering to divest a Romanian business to address competition concerns, people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


India, US near trade pact as tariff terms hinge on Section 301 relief ...
... the source said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The official said India expected preferential tariff rates compared with developing countries ​in South ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Federal AI plan includes new investment fund to boost domestic ...
The new Canadian Tech Growth Fund will take equity stakes in companies to support their growth, the source said. The Globe and Mail is not identifying the ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 1, 2026


Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from ...
Trump is "not thrilled" but understands this is the only way forward "for now," the source said, while adding that nothing is final until Trump announces ​it.

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


New '60 Minutes' boss Nick Bilton storms out of staff meeting after ...
After 15 minutes of heated-back-and-forth, Bilton ended the meeting, saying, “Enjoy the bagels” as he got up and left the room, the source said. After ...

New York Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Teen jumps on top of Milwaukee police squad car, causes damage
And really, probably the only time it got really sorted out was when the police came," someone who lives nearby, who did not want to be identified, said. It ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Barrel racing community reacts after 3 horses stabbed at Las Vegas ...
One competing family, who did not want to be identified, said their horses were stabled a few rows down from where one of the three horses was stabbed. “It ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


The Latest: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned ...
That's according to a person familiar with the matter who insisted on anonymity to discuss the president's thinking. The potential retreat is a recognition ...

Newsday  ∙  June 1, 2026


Trump evaluates $1.8 billion fund amid legal challenges and ... - MSN
On Monday, a person familiar with the matter who insisted on anonymity to discuss the president's thinking, said Trump was reconsidering whether to move forward ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


EDP Said to Start €200 Million Stake Sale of Iberia Solar Assets
... is set to start the process to sell a minority stake in its Iberian distributed-generation assets, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 1, 2026


"You're fucking crazy": Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon
President Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's escalation in Lebanon in an expletive-laden call on Monday, ...

Axios  ∙  June 1, 2026


OPEC+ likely to raise July oil output target despite Hormuz ... - Reuters
OPEC+ oil-producing countries will likely agree a ‌further hike in their output target for July when they meet on Sunday, three sources said, though the ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Russia's Volgograd oil refinery halts processing after May 29 drone ...
Sources said ​that crude distillation unit CDU-1, which accounts ‌for ⁠40% of the plant's capacity, was halted. Other units, CDU-6 and CDU-5, where also ...

Reuters  ∙  June 1, 2026


Short on growth ideas, Putin hosts fifth wartime 'Russian Davos' - MSN
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, and ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages ...
... declined to be named because they are not authorized ​to speak with media. "It's only been a year since the SpaceX Starship also exploded on the launch pad ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan ...
All the sources declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media. How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching Your Mortgage · Ad.

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


A Baldur's Gate 2 remake is in the works according to rumors - MSN
According to an anonymous source, Wizards of the Coast is behind a remake of the classic RPG Baldur's Gate 2.

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Scott Pelley lashes '60 Minutes' boss, but CBS News hopes he'll stay
Despite the conflagration, CBS News has hopes of keeping Pelley at the show, according to a person familiar with the situation. This person says senior CBS ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Baldur's Gate 2 is reportedly getting a remake, and Wizards of ... - MSN
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 ...

MSN  ∙  June 1, 2026


Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving after M3 crash
Sources highlight psychological toll. Multiple sources close to Sterling describe the past two years as 'extremely tough', with the player feeling 'worthless ...

MSN  ∙  May 31, 2026


Spanberger's veto spree turns many in her own party against her
“She wants to be a moderate so badly,” said one longtime Virginia Democratic operative who requested anonymity to speak candidly about the governor. “I ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 31, 2026


Trump said seeking changes to Iran deal, focused on fate of uranium ...
... source briefed on the matter. Pressure Washers Are Becoming Obsolete Thanks to This Compact Invention · Ad. PressaJet. Trump also wants some changes to ...

MSN  ∙  May 31, 2026


Federal government orders financial audit into Indigenous ...
“This isn't helping the elder in her community in Norway House, who's making $20,000 a year teaching her language,” the source said. The office said that ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  May 31, 2026


Jaÿ-Z performed secret concert in Philly ahead of Roots Picnic - MSN
The source said it appeared as if members of Jaÿ-Z's fan club — not VIPs — had been emailed Thursday and were told to show up at the Fillmore. They also ...

MSN  ∙  May 31, 2026


Will MLB add new teams? One owner thinks expansion would be ...
USA TODAY Sports asked a handful of MLB owners and owners and executives for their take on the potential of expansion, speaking on the condition of anonymity ...

USA Today  ∙  May 31, 2026


White House, NYT clash over JD Vance social media claim - MSN
NYT stands firm: The Times defended its reporting, citing sources familiar with the interactions and contrasting Vance's habits with Trump's online approach.

MSN  ∙  May 31, 2026


NYT defends report after White House denies JD Vance claim - MSN
... sources familiar with West Wing interactions. The standoff highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and mainstream media over sourcing ...

MSN  ∙  May 31, 2026


Falling crude prices trigger Dangote petrol cost reduction - MSN
... did not want to be named because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, confirmed the development to our correspondent on Saturday.The official said ...

MSN  ∙  May 31, 2026


The ferocious battle in California's heartland laying bare Democrats ...
“Everybody's furious,” said one longtime campaign professional in California who did not want to be named so he could speak without reservation. “The party ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 31, 2026


Fasuba backs history maker Ajayi for African record - MSN
A top official of the Dangote Group, who did not want to be named because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, confirmed the development to our ...

MSN  ∙  May 31, 2026


Mom, daughter found dead in brownstone in leafy NYC nabe died ...
... then killed herself Saturday in a brownstone in leafy Park Slope — the second-murder suicide in the building in two years, law-enforcement sources said.

New York Post  ∙  May 31, 2026


NYC murder-suicide victim begged neighbor for help with daughter ...
Sources said investigators believe that Wilson killed her mom then turned the knife on herself. The grisly stabbings came two years after another murder ...

New York Post  ∙  May 31, 2026