Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Lille were close to bankruptcy. This is how they became Europe's ...
In response, a source close to Lopez, who wished to remain anonymous to protect the relationship, told The Athletic the amount of debt was not dissimilar to ...

New York Times  ∙  April 2, 2026


Australia Broadens Fuel Tax Cut in Attempt to Shield Consumers
... declined to give her last name. She said she has been using public transport “almost every day” since the Victorian government made buses, trains and trams ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 2, 2026


Exclusive: Vietnam aims to shore up battered stocks with ... - Reuters
... declined to be identified ​as the plan has not been publicly disclosed. Share buybacks could be facilitated through exemptions from taxes and fees, and ...

Reuters  ∙  April 2, 2026


OPEC+ likely to weigh further oil output hike on Sunday, sources say
Both sources declined to be identified by name and said formal consultations between members had not yet begun. A third source said a pause in monthly ...

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


How to take down a US F-35 over Iran? Chinese engineer's ... - MSN
“Many of [the creator's] classmates are working in the military and equipment industries,” said the source, who declined to be identified citing the sensitivity ...

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


From Trump's attorney to the Epstein files: Todd Blanche's rise to ...
... according to a person close to the White House who has knowledge of Trump's discussions. Bondi, on the other hand, struggled in the spotlight, the person ...

NBC News  ∙  April 2, 2026


Hochul in talks to make fat pork union deal that could lower ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul is quietly negotiating a possible deal with one of New York's top labor leaders to allow public workers from teachers to nurses hired ...

New York Post  ∙  April 2, 2026


'60 Minutes' Set for Massive Shakeup: How CBS Show Will Change
A source familiar with the situation told Darcy that Weiss is ready to “blow it up as soon as the season is over.” While another staffer told the outlet ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 2, 2026


Congress eyes DHS shutdown endgame - Yahoo
... a source familiar with the situation. That bill funds most of DHS except immigration enforcement, which GOP leaders announced would be part of a party-line ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 2, 2026


Iran Shoots Down US Fighter Jet, Search Underway for Crew as ...
A U.S. fighter jet was shot down by Iran and a search is underway for the crew, according to a new report citing a source familiar with the situation.

None  ∙  April 2, 2026


Iran Claims It Shot Down U.S. Fighter Jet, Pilots Missing - Yahoo
... the crew, according to a new report citing Iranian media and a source familiar with the situation.

Yahoo  ∙  April 2, 2026


Erin Andrews Speaks Out On Cowboys QB Dak Prescott 'Infidelity ...
A source familiar with the situation claims to us that Ramos believes Prescott had a history of communicating with other women during his relationship with ...

None  ∙  April 2, 2026


MGK gives rare glimpse of baby girl Saga's face after Megan Fox's ...
A source familiar with the situation told TMZ that the “Jennifer's Body” star's name no longer appears on MGK's following list — and the flirty comments he ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 2, 2026


Citadel's Global Fixed Income Fund Tumbles, Sinking 8.2% in March
The losses left the fund down 5.5% for the year, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be named discussing the results. The ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 2, 2026


Nick Candy sells his London home for more than £270 million - MSN
... asked not to be named discussing confidential matters. Expand article logo Continue reading. Candy declined to comment. Marcus O'Brien of UK Sotheby's ...

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


Nick Candy Sells His London Home for More Than $350 Million
... asked not to be named discussing confidential matters. Candy declined to comment. Marcus O'Brien of UK Sotheby's International Realty, who is understood to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 2, 2026


Nexperia's China unit nears fully local production of chips
In the future, all products will be full local production," a source close to the matter told AFP, who asked not to be named as they were not authorised to ...

None  ∙  April 2, 2026


Fear for rare Aussie reptile as roads shut around coastal town
“It's worrying,” a second resident, who asked not to be named, said. Victoria's Department of Environment (DEECA) is preparing to conduct planned burns on ...

None  ∙  April 2, 2026


Banco de Brasilia Rescue Hangs on Concessions by Its Owner
... a person involved in the negotiations. BRB last month called for an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on April 22 to vote for a capital increase that ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 2, 2026


Inside Trump's Search for a Way Out of the Iran War - TIME
There's no question,” says a person familiar with his thinking. Advertisement. The Pentagon disputes the account. "The U.S. military is the most advanced ...

Time  ∙  April 2, 2026


Iran war puts Cuba on the back burner - POLITICO
... a person familiar with the administration's conversations on Cuba. But the administration still intends to change the Cuban political and economic system ...

Politico  ∙  April 2, 2026


Trump fires Pam Bondi as attorney general - NBC News
Trump had grown “more and more frustrated” with Bondi in recent days, a person familiar with White House deliberations said, adding that while he likes her ...

NBC News  ∙  April 2, 2026


Trump had grown frustrated with Pam Bondi as his attorney general ...
Trump had grown “more and more frustrated” with Bondi, a person familiar with White House deliberations said, adding that while he likes her as a person, he ...

NBC News  ∙  April 2, 2026


The Pirates are calling up teenager Konnor Griffin ahead of Friday's ...
A person familiar with the decision has told The Associated Press that the Pirates are calling up the 19-year-old shortstop, the consensus choice as the top ...

None  ∙  April 2, 2026


Student project: Who can still afford a home? It's not young Ohioans
He asked that his name not be used. Brandy Lovejoy, a mom of two who moved out of her family home while still in high school, told CCS Voices that she got ...

USA Today  ∙  April 2, 2026


Retracing the fateful journey of the Tahoe avalanche victims
Still, the route could have been done safely, said another professional guide with years of experience in the Sierra who also asked that his name not be used.

LA Times  ∙  April 2, 2026


Brazil's Braskem boosted by petrochemical prices, but debt problem ...
... a person close to the company told Reuters, as the stronger market ​outlook is not enough to provide short-term relief. The Reuters Power Up newsletter ...

Reuters  ∙  April 2, 2026


Trump Fires Pam Bondi as Attorney General - The New York Times
He praised her loyalty in public and he has spoken with her several times a week, sometimes to seek advice or test ideas, a person close to Ms. Bondi said ...

New York Times  ∙  April 2, 2026


Trump ousts Attorney General Pam Bondi - The Australian
Donald Trump has ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, ending a year-long tenure atop the Justice ...

The Australian  ∙  April 2, 2026


Brace for tougher biz environment due to West Asia war ... - MSN
... their return, according to a person with direct knowledge. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Pillow Trick" · Ad. Derila. During the assessment ...

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


Amazon.com (AMZN) planning a smartphone comeback, here's ...
... sources familiar with the matter, who said that the company is quietly developing […]

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


U.S. Searches for Jet Crew Member; Cuba Prisoner Release; United ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The status of the second airman is still unknown, and search and rescue efforts, as we understand it, have still been ...

None  ∙  April 2, 2026


SpaceX has had talks with Saudi fund for potential $5B investment ...
... people familiar with the matter. No final decision has been made, and any investment remains subject to change. SpaceX didn't respond to Reuters request for ...

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general - The Washington Post
He met with Zeldin at the White House, a different person with knowledge of the matter said, though the purpose of the meeting was to discuss insurance ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 2, 2026


FBI labels suspected China hack of law enforcement data 'a major ...
... with knowledge of the matter. The hack compromised sensitive information related to domestic law enforcement, the sources said, and the FBI recently ...

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


Elon Musk Requires Banks Behind SpaceX IPO To Buy Grok ...
... with knowledge of the matter. He also requested the banks advertise on X, though Musk was reportedly more flexible about that demand. Among the banks ...

None  ∙  April 2, 2026


Regional sports networks are faltering even as ratings soar - MSN
... according to a person close to the negotiations. And the end of the RSN model doesn't stop there. The fees long paid by the networks to host games have ...

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


Globalstar rallies 15% as report signals Amazon deal talks - MSN
The companies were still negotiating over some of the complexities of a deal following lengthy talks, the report added, citing sources familiar with the matter.

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


Who is Lee Zeldin? Possibly Trump's next attorney general - MSN
... , multiple sources familiar with the matter told the news outlets. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George - MSN
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, sources familiar with the ...

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


Why is SBAC stock rallying today? - MSN
Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that the telecommunications company received preliminary takeover interest from large ...

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


UG hospital appeals for support to replace worn-out beds, improve ...
It added that donors would be publicly recognised in official communications and reports unless they chose to remain anonymous. “By acting today, whether by ...

MSN  ∙  April 2, 2026


SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex
23, 2025. Joe Skipper | Reuters. SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on its blockbuster initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said on ...

CNBC  ∙  April 1, 2026


John Aylward's Sona Plans Private Credit Push Into Japan Market
Sona is expected to open an office in Japan's capital later this year, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. The firm is exploring ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 1, 2026


Japan's Bain-Backed Proterial Eyes India Rare Earth Magnet Plan
... did not want to be named as those talks are not public. Deliberations are ongoing, and no final decision has been made by Proterial on whether to proceed ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 1, 2026


Brazil's Braskem Said to Plan Court Protection Against Creditors
... asked not to be named as they are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. No final decision has been made and plans may still change, the people ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 1, 2026


Santander Plans SRTs Tied to UK Commercial Real Estate, US Loans
In addition, it's designated about $2 billion of US corporate loans for a deal, said the people, who asked not to be named because the deals are private.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 1, 2026


NBA Europe draws massive interest, proposals of up to $1 billion
According to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, north of 120 investment groups expressed interest in teams for the proposed league, with multiple ...

USA Today  ∙  April 1, 2026


Mega IPOs loom on Wall Street as Elon Musk's SpaceX ... - Reuters
Elon Musk's SpaceX has moved closer to going public with its confidential filing, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on ​Wednesday, as the ...

Reuters  ∙  April 1, 2026


Amazon's cloud business in Bahrain damaged in Iran strike, FT reports
... computing operation in Bahrain was damaged after an Iranian strike, the ​Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing a ‌person familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  April 1, 2026