Anonymous Source Tracker

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


In LaGuardia Crash That Killed 2, Call to 'Stop!' Came Too Late
... a person briefed on the matter said. Moments before the crash, workers on the fire truck requested permission to cross a primary runway at LaGuardia to ...

New York Times  ∙  March 24, 2026


Got Rs 3.25 lakh for sharing information: How IAF civilian employee ...
“His name emerged as a key link in the network, following which he was placed under surveillance,” an official close to the investigation said. Authorities ...

MSN  ∙  March 24, 2026


Exclusive - OpenAI sweetens private equity pitch amid enterprise turf ...
... a person familiar with the decision said. Bravo raised questions about the long-term profit profile of joint ventures with OpenAI and Anthropic, adding that ...

MSN  ∙  March 24, 2026


Bangladesh Faces Slow Nuclear Start As Energy Crisis Deepens
They asked not to be named as they are not authorized to speak to the media. Bangladesh plans to install two VVER reactors — Russian-designed pressurized ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


Sexism at football - a problem that isn't going away - Yahoo Sport
One female fan - who asked not to be named - told BBC Sport that misogyny in the game has stopped her from taking her daughter to men's matches. "I'll take ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 24, 2026


Valero Port Arthur Refinery Has Fire at Diesel Hydrotreater
A few minor injuries were reported, said the people, who asked not to be named as they're not authorized to speak to media. A Valero spokesperson said all ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


Fees to Ship Saudi Crude From Yanbu Ease as More Tankers Arrive
... asked not to be named as the conversations are not public. The vessel's age is likely to have contributed to the lower rate this week, they added. Yanbu ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


ECB to Start Fresh Checks on Banks' Exposure to Private Credit
The ECB plans to ask banks for details of their dealings with direct lenders, said some of the people, who asked to remain anonymous as the matter is private.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


Federal immigration operation conducted at San Francisco ...
A video obtained by CBS News Bay Area from an eyewitness who asked to remain anonymous showed a woman being detained by two plainclothes immigration ...

CBS News  ∙  March 24, 2026


NBA GM believes Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. could go this high in draft
Per NBA insider Marc Spears, an NBA general manager who asked to remain anonymous, told him they believe Acuff Jr. might have worked his way into the top ...

MSN  ∙  March 24, 2026


NBA GM Believes Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. Could Go This High in ...
Per NBA insider Marc Spears, an NBA general manager who asked to remain anonymous, told him they believe Acuff Jr. might have worked his way into the top ...

Newsweek  ∙  March 24, 2026


Kent students launch drive to reintroduce COVID-era restrictions as ...
The petition organiser, who asked to remain anonymous, said: 'I started this petition not to criticise the university but to raise awareness and ensure ...

MSN  ∙  March 24, 2026


Americans Aren't Afraid of Using China's AI Models - Bloomberg
... a person familiar with the matter. Wheely comes to NYC: London-based ride-hailing app Wheely is making its debut in the US, targeting business executives ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


Iran fires more missiles at Israel, dismisses Trump's talk as 'fake news'
All asked not to be identified by name over fears of government reprisal. One man, speaking out against the war, said he believed Israel's motive for ...

NPR  ∙  March 24, 2026


U.S. awaits Iran's response on peace summit as Israel watches warily
The U.S. has a 15-point peace plan, but it's unclear if anyone with authority in Tehran is on board.

Axios  ∙  March 24, 2026


Iran live updates: US sent Iran 15-point plan to end war, sources say
Fewer than 1,500 troops from the 82nd Airborne are set to deploy to the Middle East, according to a source familiar with the matter. The source said the ...

ABC News  ∙  March 24, 2026


Day 25 of Middle East conflict - Trump says 'war has been ... - CNN
... the source said. “Messages have been received through various intermediaries to scope out whether an agreement to end the war can be reached.” “The ...

None  ∙  March 24, 2026


82nd Airborne ground forces set to deploy to Middle East: Source
The source said the source said.

MSN  ∙  March 24, 2026


Costa says UK and EU on course for deal on SAFE defence fund
The source said the UK's defence industry continued to have access ⁠to ​SAFE under standard third-country terms, which allow ​British companies to ...

Reuters  ∙  March 24, 2026


Iran Gas Flow to Turkey Said to Stop After South Pars Strike
... stopped natural gas exports to Turkey following an Israeli strike on the giant South Pars gas field last week, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East ...
... people familiar with the ‌matter told Reuters on Tuesday, adding to a massive U.S. military buildup even as President Donald Trump talks about a possible ...

Reuters  ∙  March 24, 2026


Inflexion set to close flagship buyout fund above target
The mid-market private equity firm is on course for a bumper fundraise, according to people familiar with the matter.

Wall Street Journal  ∙  March 24, 2026


CVC-Backed RAC Said to Kick Off Investor Meetings for London IPO
RAC Group has begun sounding out investors for a potential initial public offering in London, according to people familiar with the matter, as the driving ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


Encube Ethicals Is Said to Hire Banks for $400 Million India IPO
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The contract drug manufacturer has appointed JM Financial Ltd. and JPMorgan Chase ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


AlphaSense Said to Seek Hundreds of Millions in Fresh Funding
Market-research startup AlphaSense is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in fresh funding, according to people familiar with the matter, riding a wave ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


US sent Iran 15-point proposal for ending war in Middle East - MSN
... York Times report citing two officials briefed on the matter on Tuesday. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  March 24, 2026


US sent Iran 15-point proposal for ending war in Middle East - Yahoo
... officials briefed on the matter on Tuesday. The plan, which was delivered to Iran via Pakistan, reportedly addresses Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 24, 2026


US shares 15-point plan with Iran to end West Asia conflict: Report
The United States had shared a 15-point plan with Iran to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia, New York Times cited two officials briefed on the matter as ...

MSN  ∙  March 24, 2026


'We're all in grief': Chicano artists reckon with Cesar Chavez abuse ...
Director Gregory Nava has been working on a feature film about Dolores Huerta. A source close to the production not authorized to speak on the record told NPR ...

NPR  ∙  March 24, 2026


Iranians grieving over school missile strike express rage at U.S. ...
A Minab education official, who asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak on the record, described the attack as part of what he saw ...

NBC News  ∙  March 24, 2026


OpenAI blindsides Disney by dropping AI video tool Sora, sources say
Just 30 minutes after that meeting, the Disney team was blindsided with word that OpenAI was dropping the tool altogether, a person familiar with the matter ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  March 24, 2026


Mizuho Taps Morgan Stanley's Stosic to Co-Lead LevFin - Bloomberg
... Financial Group Inc. has hired Fil Stosic from Morgan Stanley as co-head of leveraged finance capital markets, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


Apple Pay wants a slice of India, but faces a big pricing challenge
... did not wish to be identified. “For Apple Pay, the standard pricing hovers around 15-20 basis points. It will have to climb down significantly to cater to ...

MSN  ∙  March 24, 2026


iOS 27 Features: Apple AI Reboot With Siri App, New Interface, 'Ask ...
Apple also is modernizing Siri by giving it a fresh look and chatbot-like experience, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The new Siri is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


Millennium Explores Relocating Its Dubai Staff to a New Base
... with knowledge of the matter said, asking not to be identified because the details are private. The Channel Islands jurisdiction is one of the more than 140 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


The U.S. Said It Helped Bomb a Drug Camp. It Was a Dairy Farm.
Two U.S. officials who requested anonymity to speak about the operation said U.S. Special Forces had provided guidance to the Ecuadoreans in the raid on the ...

New York Times  ∙  March 24, 2026


N.C. Senator Phil Berger Officially Just Lost to Sam Page - ny times
Berger had become too power hungry, according to five people familiar with the call who requested anonymity to discuss a private meeting — have not been ...

New York Times  ∙  March 24, 2026


Iran Charges Some Ships Hormuz Transit Fees for Safe Passage
... requested anonymity to discuss sensitive dealings. Some vessels have made the payment, though the mechanism wasn't immediately clear — including the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


Republican Party Eyes Dallas for Unusual Midterm Convention
The GOP is likely to host the novel midterm gathering in the northern Texas city, according to multiple people who requested anonymity to detail private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics, Entering Consumer Humanoid ...
The cloud-computing and e-commerce giant closed the deal for Fauna last week, according to people familiar with the purchase, who requested anonymity to discuss ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 24, 2026


Italy's INWIT shares rise on potential Ardian approach despite spat ...
Ardian, INWIT's second-biggest shareholder, is working with advisers on a ​range of options for the towers company, two people close to the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  March 24, 2026


Italy's MPS picks Fabrizio Palermo as chief executive - MSN
... people close to the matter told Reuters. (Additional reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Mexico City; Editing by Alan Barona and Howard Goller). Sponsored Content.

MSN  ∙  March 24, 2026


Shares of Italy's INWIT rise on report of potential Ardian approach ...
... people close to the matter told Reuters, adding the price.

MSN  ∙  March 24, 2026


Mark Coyle upbeat about Gophers men's hockey coaching search
Sources with knowledge of the situation told the Minnesota Star Tribune that two candidates have interviewed with Coyle — St. Cloud State coach Brett Larson ...

Star Tribune  ∙  March 24, 2026


Raiders, Maxx Crosby doubt Ravens' reasons for nixing trade
According to an ESPN report published Tuesday, several sources with knowledge of the situation questioned whether Crosby's injury history, punctuated by a ...

New York Post  ∙  March 24, 2026


Iran Signals Resilience With Volley of Missiles Across Middle East
... on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive details. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Pakistan's prime minister said in a social media post on Tuesday ...

New York Times  ∙  March 24, 2026


At least 1,000 US troops from 82nd Airborne set to deploy to Mideast ...
Brandon Tegtmeier, the division's commander, and division staff, according to the people, who spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 24, 2026


U.S. Said to Have Sent Iran a 15-Point Plan to End the Middle East ...
The New York Times did not see a copy of the plan, but the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive details, shared some of its ...

New York Times  ∙  March 24, 2026


Pentagon set to deploy 2,000 troops from 82nd Airborne to Middle ...
... on condition of anonymity to share internal military deliberations, told The Hill on Tuesday. The number of troops could change as the verbal order was ...

The Hill  ∙  March 24, 2026


What to know about the recent drone strike on a UK base ... - Newsday
The following evening — according to two senior Cypriot officials who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they aren't authorized ...

Newsday  ∙  March 24, 2026