Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Gombe perm sec, four others die from electrocution
One eyewitness, who asked not to be named, described the moment of the incident as “terrifying,” noting that several victims were electrocuted in their homes.

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Here's Where Donald Trump And Elon Musk Reportedly Stand After ...
... a source said. Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images. A separate source echoed those comments, saying Trump and Elon's relationship ...

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Winchester Chinese restaurant given sub-par food hygiene rating
A senior member of staff, who declined to give her name, complained that a new system has been implemented whereby a restaurant must pay if it wants to be ...

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Iranian woman, New Hampshire Jewish Federation react to strikes ...
The woman, who asked not to be named out of fear of retaliation, said her feelings about Israel and the Iranian government have been shaped by what she has ...

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Gemini and Coinbase set to secure EU licenses
Moreover, a senior regulatory official, who asked to remain anonymous, mentioned worries about accepting licenses from countries with fewer regulatory staff, ...

MSN  ∙  June 14, 2025


Four Men Escape From Migrant Detention Facility in Newark - The ...
The woman, who did not want to be identified because she feared it would lead to retaliation against her partner, said she told him to close the door to the ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Exclusive: SBI Shinsei Bank preparing to relist by year-end, sources ...
The people did not wish to be identified as the information is not public. SBI Shinsei Bank did not respond to a request for comment. SBI Shinsei is aiming ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Exclusive: Crypto giants set for EU green light amid growing ...
Another senior regulatory official, who did not wish to be identified, said that they were concerned about accepting licences granted in countries where ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Exclusive: Google, Scale AI's largest customer, plans split after Meta ...
... news broke that rival Meta is taking a 49% stake in the AI data-labeling startup, five sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


US gave regional allies heads up on Israel's planned attack on Iran ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. In a diplomatic note sent out ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Iran fires missiles at Israel in response to attacks | Reuters
Two regional sources said at least 20 Iranian military commanders were killed, a stunning decapitation reminiscent of Israeli attacks that swiftly wiped out ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Sites preserving American history in jeopardy nationwide amid ...
While Rogers says local environmental and industrial struggles were a factor, historic preservation sources close to the project say the changing political ...

CBS News  ∙  June 13, 2025


LeBron James Gets Massive Update on Lakers Future - Newsweek
"Most echo Charania's reporting that James intends to opt in, but some sources close to the Lakers say they anticipate James opting out and signing another ...

Newsweek  ∙  June 13, 2025


Israeli strikes back Iran's leadership into a corner | Reuters
In the days leading up to the strikes on Iran, security sources close to Hezbollah told Reuters the group would not join any retaliatory action by Iran out ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Extreme heat poses a danger to players and fans at Club World Cup ...
Fifa will also be monitoring tournament and stadium operations daily, according to sources close to the organisers, which could result in additional ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 13, 2025


Chinese Firms in Talks to Join Group for Li Ka-Shing's Ports ...
... billionaire Li Ka-shing's global ports, according to people familiar with the matter, in an effort to ease Beijing's concerns over the controversial deal.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


In L.A., the Divide Between Peace and Violence Is in the Eye of the ...
The man, who declined to give his name, wore a handgun on his thigh and carried a rifle that fires plastic projectiles. He pointed to nearby stores and ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Exclusive: India moves to conserve its rare earths, seeks halt to ...
The sources declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter. Under a 2012 government agreement, IREL supplies rare earths to Toyotsu Rare ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Willkie Farr Partners, Unhappy With the Firm's Deal With Trump ...
Trump, according to one of the people briefed on the matter. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Representatives for Willkie and Cooley could not be ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Live Updates: Israeli Strikes Wipe Out Iran's Top Military Chain of ...
President Trump and his most senior aides knew these strikes were likely coming, according to three people briefed on the matter. It's unclear what — if ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Crypto token Solana ETF hopefuls amend filings with SEC | Reuters
... a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Make sense of the latest ESG trends affecting companies and governments with the Reuters Sustainable Switch ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Ramp Hits $16 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round - Bloomberg
Financial technology startup Ramp is now valued at $16 billion following a $200 million funding round, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Thyssenkrupp CEO Lopez to get contract extension, source says ...
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter said. Lopez, who took the helm on June 1, 2023, has ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


Tennessee judge to hear arguments about releasing Kilmar Abrego ...
However, a person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a personnel matter confirmed the connection. Although Abrego ...

ABC News  ∙  June 13, 2025


Centerview Is Sole Wall Street Bank on Meta's Scale AI Bet ...
The size of the investment was $14.3 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked to not be identified because financial terms weren't ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


OpenAI to Continue Working With Scale After Meta Deal, CFO Says ...
The deal valued Scale at more than $29 billion and gives Meta a 49% stake, a person familiar with the matter had said. Read More: Meta Finalizes $14.3 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Scale AI Backer Accel Set for $2.5 Billion Windfall on Meta Deal ...
Accel expects a windfall of more than $2.5 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing private information ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


MBK plans to sell its troubled Korean supermarket chain Homeplus ...
The sale will target strategic buyers, said a person familiar with the situation. In 2024, MBK launched a sale process for Homeplus Express, the supermarket ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025


How a traffic stop led to charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
... a person familiar with the situation told Reuters. Schrader has declined requests for comment. Why were the criminal charges filed in Tennessee? Kilmar ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


Kilmar Abrego Garcia saga continues with court date in Tennessee
... a person familiar with the situation told Reuters. Schrader has declined requests for comment. Stories of identity across the country: Sign up for USA ...

USA Today  ∙  June 13, 2025


Trump Tariffs: US, Vietnam Near Trade Framework as Deadline ...
... despite ongoing concerns about Chinese goods being rerouted through the Southeast Asian nation to avoid tariffs, according to people familiar with the talks.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Exclusive | Walmart and Amazon Are Exploring Issuing Their Own ...
... according to people familiar with the matter. Expedia Group and other large companies such as airlines have also discussed potential efforts to issue ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  June 13, 2025


WiseTech Banks Market APAC's Largest M&A Loan of The Year ...
... a $3 billion loan backing its acquisition of US-based supply chain software platform E2open Parent Holdings Inc, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


State Grid, GEB in Talks to Buy Brookfield's Brazil Power Line ...
... Grupo Energia Bogota are in talks to acquire a power line from Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. in Brazil, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Democratic Minnesota politician fatally shot, another injured in ...
They said they were currently in hiding and safe and asked not to be named out of fear for their safety. Jeff Blodgett — a St. Paul-based Democratic ...

NBC News  ∙  June 13, 2025


Chevron (CVX) Said to Name Van Dyke Commodities Head in ...
London-based trader Mark Spiller will become global head of motor gasoline, said the people, who asked not to be named because the information is confidential.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


India Open to Easing EV Rules as China's Rare Earth Curbs Bite ...
... asked not to be named because the discussions are private. BloombergGreenHomeowners Battle Insurers Over $2.9 Trillion Climate RiskTop Pension Fund GPIF's ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


French court releases New Caledonia independence leader ...
... a source close to the case said. Prosecutors have lodged an appeal. One of Tein's lawyers, Francois Roux, on Thursday hailed what he called “a first victory ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 13, 2025


Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman killed, State Sen. John ...
A source close to Walz told ABC News that the governor and Vice President JD Vance spoke Saturday. Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin, formerly ...

ABC News  ∙  June 13, 2025


June 13, 2025 - Day 23 of testimony in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial ...
A source close to Combs previously told CNN that West had been in touch with Combs' family about possibly attending the trial to show his support. West was ...

CNN  ∙  June 13, 2025


'I could hear the Camerons sniggering at us' – Sarah Vine's How Not ...
... a source close to Harry' – Omid Scobie's Endgame, digested by John Crace. 4 Dec 2023. 'I would make a stand. For Boris. My rock' – Nadine Dorries' The Plot ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 13, 2025


Minnesota Rep. Hortman and husband killed, Sen. Hoffman and ...
A source close to the governor's office tells WCCO Walz spoke with Vice President Vance on Saturday about the shootings. "The governor expressed ...

CBS News  ∙  June 13, 2025


Residents of Tehran Awake to Devastation - The New York Times
“We woke up with our house shaking from the explosions, and it hasn't stopped,” said Sara, who asked to be identified by her first name only. Mehdi, a ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Iran Retaliates and Israel Vows More Strikes After Devastating ...
... asked to be identified by her first name only. Iranian state media and officials said that at least four top generals had been killed, including Maj. Gen ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Immigration Protests Live Updates: Marines Take Over Guarding LA ...
Cecilia, 46, who asked to be identified by her first name, showed up to look for her brother, José, 40, who called her at 5:44 p.m. from inside Delaney Hall ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Russian Forces Expand Fighting to a New Region of Eastern ...
Like other officers quoted in this article, he asked to be identified by his first name or call sign only, in keeping with military protocol. Want to stay ...

New York Times  ∙  June 13, 2025


Renters are flooding the suburbs where they can't afford to buy homes
Mark, a suburbanite just outside Chicago who asked to be identified by his first name to avoid professional blowback for weighing in on hot-button housing ...

NBC News  ∙  June 13, 2025


Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman Killed, John Hoffman ...
Walz spoke Saturday afternoon with Vice President JD Vance about the attacks, according to a person close to the governor. Walz, a Democrat who debated ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  June 13, 2025


Junior Polish Ruling Party Is Working on Reducing Power Prices ...
... lower power prices, possibly by freezing them at current levels as well as cutting value-added taxes, according to a person familiar with the plans.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 13, 2025


Air India crash probe focuses on engine, flaps; India orders safety ...
... a source said on Friday, as the aviation regulator ordered safety checks on the airline's entire Boeing-787 fleet. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 ...

Reuters  ∙  June 13, 2025