Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Saudi Aramco offers crude outside Hormuz to some Asian refiners ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter said on Monday, in a strategy similar to ...

Reuters  ∙  August 17, 2026


Microsoft-Tied 'Project Odyssey' Bond Lures Buyers at Junk Yield
... with knowledge of the matter. After several days of marketing, demand topped $8 billion , paving the way to boost the deal size by about $1 billion, the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 17, 2026


General Atlantic picks JPMorgan to lead revived IPO effort ... - Reuters
The source, who requested anonymity because ​the discussions were private, said talks are ongoing and offering ​details, including the number of banks involved, ...

Reuters  ∙  August 17, 2026


Chelsea shareholders Mark Walter and Todd Boehly in talks to sell ...
... people briefed on the matter. Any deal would potentially help to resolve long-running tensions among the Premier League club's ownership group, which ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 17, 2026


Iraq oil pipeline plan would take years to build, cost billions: Report
... sources with knowledge of the project. Those sources told Reuters the plan would take twice as long as previously anticipated by Treasury Secretary Scott ...

The Hill  ∙  August 17, 2026


Trade talks intensify ahead of Wednesday tariff deadline
Three sources with knowledge of the talks said the U.S. is holding firm to its position on autos, leaving one of the toughest issues to crack for the final ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 17, 2026


Jared Kushner pushes for progress on a Gaza deal - NPR
A source briefed on the matter said, actually, no, Netanyahu made it clear that Israel would continue those targeted killings, and Kushner made it clear he ...

NPR  ∙  August 17, 2026


Canada braces for 50% US tariffs, with negotiators still far apart
... source briefed on the matter. Auto tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles have emerged as a key sticking point in the talks, two automotive industry sources told ...

Reuters  ∙  August 17, 2026


Anthropic's Annualized Revenue Tops $65 Billion Before IPO
Anthropic PBC is on track to generate annualized revenue of more than $65 billion based on its current performance, according to people familiar with the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 17, 2026


General Atlantic Is Working With JPMorgan to Lead Fresh IPO Push
General Atlantic is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co. on a potential initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 17, 2026


Shein Is Said to Target Up to $27 Billion Valuation in HK IPO
Existing shareholders may take up as much as about half of the deal, people familiar with the matter have said.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 17, 2026


Reputed Gambino crime family member Angelo Ruggiero Jr. out on ...
The exact nature of Ruggiero's medical needs was not spelled out in the court records. But a source familiar with his case who did not want to be identified ...

Newsday  ∙  August 17, 2026


US, Canada try to bridge gaps over potential autos tariff ... - Reuters
... Trump's tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 15% after some value content deductions, ‌three sources familiar with the talks said on Monday.

Reuters  ∙  August 17, 2026


Battered by war, Iran's rulers wary of more economic pain and unrest ...
The officials, two political insiders, a former Iranian official and a dozen ordinary Iranians spoke to Reuters for this story on condition of anonymity ...

Reuters  ∙  August 17, 2026


Liverpool see £60m transfer offer for Yankuba Minteh rejected by ...
... Sources with knowledge of the south-coast club's position, not authorised to speak publicly, indicate they are looking for closer to £70m.Minteh is ...

New York Times  ∙  August 17, 2026


Welcome to today's transfer coverage! - The Athletic
Minteh is expected to be out of action for another eight weeks, but sources with knowledge of the matter say he is keen on the potential move if the clubs ...

New York Times  ∙  August 17, 2026


US considers sanctions on Brazil judge in new test of diplomatic ties
... person familiar with the matter who asked not to be named. The judge authorised police raids against a journalist and two alleged sources under an ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 16, 2026


Barcelona set to sign Rodri after agreeing to deal with Man City, AP ...
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the details of the deal have not been made public. Neither City nor Barcelona have made any official ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 16, 2026


Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190B-$200B 2028 revenue ...
Bankers and investors are using enterprise value-to-revenue multiples based on forecasts, four sources said. A screen displays the S&P 500 Index trading ...

New York Post  ∙  August 16, 2026


Kushner meets with Hamas on the Gaza road map. - NPR
Both spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a closed-door meeting. Regional powers accuse Israel of obstructing peace effortsAhead of Monday's meeting, ...

NPR  ∙  August 16, 2026


Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach ...
The diplomat was not authorized to be publicly named speaking about the issue and spoke on condition of anonymity. Thousands of migrants from across Africa ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 16, 2026


Goldman Sachs revives $1bn Lincoln Place sale process | DataRoom
Sources close to the process said investors were assessing the business based on its net tangible assets, currently sitting at $NZ2.4bn ($1.9bn). However ...

The Australian  ∙  August 16, 2026


Prince Harry ready to return to the UK | The Australian
Sources close to Harry said no decision had been made on whether he would stay there next time. The King is expected to be at Balmoral then and it is not ...

The Australian  ∙  August 16, 2026


The perils of falling in love as a Communist Party member in China
... sources familiar with the matter and open government announcements. And officials who reach the rank of director-general and above generally have to live ...

CNN  ∙  August 16, 2026


Scoop: Inside Trump's secret backchannel to Iran's Revolutionary ...
So Trump administration officials did something unconventional — they went around Iran's negotiators and reached out directly to IRGC leadership. The person ...

Axios  ∙  August 16, 2026


Stripe Clinches Over $7 Billion Deal to Buy AI Firm OpenRouter
... , a startup that helps companies switch between artificial intelligence models, for more than $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 16, 2026


Jared Kushner meets Hamas in Egypt over Gaza disarmament - Axios
Next, Kushner heads to Israel for talks with Netanyahu.

Axios  ∙  August 16, 2026


Historic vessels that sank in NYC basin could be scrapped ... - NY Post
“The Victory Chimes is in worse condition than the other, and it may not be worth it to repair,” the source said. “Everything gets very pricey. The latest ...

New York Post  ∙  August 16, 2026


Laura Tingle, Angus Taylor and an off-camera hot mic snafu
According to several sources familiar with the Opposition Leader's version of events, he claims one of his staff members was quietly recording proceedings ...

The Australian  ∙  August 16, 2026


Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt rages at anti-billionaires tax coalition
“Eric is rightfully upset,” a source with knowledge of the matter told The Post. Advertisement. Some donors and advisers are growing frustrated that Building ...

New York Post  ∙  August 16, 2026


August 16, 2026 — Kushner meets regional leaders as multiple ...
The meeting between US envoy Jared Kushner and Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya has concluded, sources with knowledge of the matter told CNN on Sunday. The ...

CNN  ∙  August 16, 2026


Top Admiral Praises Sailors but Concedes Hardships After Visit to ...
Still, the Navy is sending the aircraft carrier George Washington to relieve the Lincoln, according to a U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

New York Times  ∙  August 16, 2026


Kushner Meets With Hamas to Advance Trump's Gaza Plan
Kushner was in Egypt for talks on Gaza, without providing further details. All four officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to detail Mr. Kushner's ...

New York Times  ∙  August 16, 2026


Commanders QB Marcus Mariota has a sprained MCL in his right ...
Washington Commanders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota has a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee, a person familiar with the situation ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  August 16, 2026


Bapcor targeted by private equity amid share price slump | DataRoom
Those funds are now believed to be Anchorage and Oaktree, although a source said a number of private equity firms had been linked to the business. However ...

The Australian  ∙  August 16, 2026


Jamie Dimon Warns UK's Healey About Raising Taxes on Banks
... according to a person familiar with the matter. More From Bloomberg. Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage Quits as MP and Will Stand Again to Win Back His. Reform ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 16, 2026


Stock market news for Aug. 17, 2026 - CNBC
Citing a person familiar with the matter, Reuters said Lingxi Games is expected to be sold in a more than $2 billion to private equity firm Trustar Capital.

CNBC  ∙  August 16, 2026


MLB managers on hot seat as playoff race heats up - USA Today
– While if Mark Walter is no longer the controlling partner of the Dodgers, a person close to Shohei Ohtani said that even if Walter changes his mind and ...

USA Today  ∙  August 16, 2026


Hornets getting Dennis Schroder in trade with Cavaliers, AP source ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because neither team had announced the trade. Schroder gives the Hornets a backup ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 15, 2026


JPMorgan debanked Polymarket last year over regulatory concerns ...
... market platform ​Polymarket in October of last year, citing regulatory ‌concerns, a person familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Reuters  ∙  August 15, 2026


Spain disregarded Ceuta warnings before migrant rush, say border ...
Tackling the consequences was Spain's responsibility, added the official, who ​declined to be named. Increasing the numbers ⁠of security forces would have ...

Reuters  ∙  August 15, 2026


Beijing said to move to clarify ambiguity in offshore trust tax rules
There had been widely different approaches from different local authorities before last month's rules, said a Hong Kong-based lawyer, who asked not to be named ...

CNBC  ∙  August 15, 2026


What to do if a City headhunter calls - Financial Times
“This was an issue towards the end of my career,” says one former bank analyst, who asked not to be named. “I had quite a chunk that would have put people ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 15, 2026


Turkey and Cyprus holiday spots hit by Iran war and last-minute ...
... asked not to be named. “They kind of killed it for us.” He added that the country's holiday spots had been feeling the squeeze since bookings fell following ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 15, 2026


Susan Collins drops brutal reminder of Maine Dem rival rocked by ...
“This is a bit of a rocket vetting process,” a Democratic strategist who works on Senate races who asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely, told Fox News ...

New York Post  ∙  August 15, 2026


Geneva super-rich rocked by luxury home burglary spree
One Geneva-based commodities trader, who asked to remain anonymous, said assailants who targeted a friend's family kidnapped one of their teenage children ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 15, 2026


US military option for Cuba fades as Pres. Donald Trump focuses on ...
... asked not to be identified to detail the administration's thinking. The strategy is aimed at creating fractures in the ranks and room for negotiation in a ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  August 15, 2026


UK's biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar ...
A person familiar with the situation said that AESC is still confident in the prospects for long-term battery demand, including the possibility of making to ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 15, 2026


WNBA Notebook: Explaining how a national debate found its way to ...
According to a source familiar with the situation, the league's stance is that the WNBA won't be giving oxygen to those that mock the league or go after its ...

NBC News  ∙  August 15, 2026


Trump secretly switched planes. The journalists left aboard say they ...
Two U.S. officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the president's secretive departure from Ankara, said that F-16s were deployed as ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 15, 2026