Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Protests in India after medical entrance test scrapped over leak claims
A 17-year-old student from Delhi, who did not want to be named, said the past two years of her life had revolved entirely around preparing for NEET. She ...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


NCAA warns baseball coaches about canceling games to boost stats
A source familiar with the situation tells FOS that cancellations are a result of coaches misunderstanding how RPI is calculated and considered during NCAA ...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


New Batman game is happening but it's not Batman Beyond says ...
The leak originated from 4chan (which already made it suspect), with an anonymous source claiming a new Arkham game based on the award-winning Batman Beyond ...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


Marty Makary out at the FDA - MSN
... anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Trump...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


Trump FDA chief is leaving the administration - MSN
... insisted on anonymity. Makary,...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


NEET-UG paper leak turns into new battlefield for opposition and ...
The 'patient zero' of the NEET-UG paper leak for admissions to medical studies has been traced allegedly to Maharashtra's Nashik, people with direct knowledge

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


Surveillance video shows gym employee attacked in Tomball - MSN
"It's definitely scary, I've never really been in a situation like this," the victim, who did not want to be identified out of fear of retaliation, said.

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


Exclusive-Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter, in a demonstration of Tehran's ability to control energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S.-Israeli war with ...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


$124 billion Mamdani budget leaves city reserves intact - MSN
... people briefed on the matter. His executive budget proposal, initially scheduled for May 1, was late due to […] The post $124 Billion Mamdani Budget Leaves ...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly operations inside ...
... official briefed on the matter. Administration officials worked to try to evacuate FBI and CIA personnel operating from locations that were at the center of ...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


Ambani's Jio Platforms IPO pivots to pure fundraise, no investor exits ...
... to ‌a pure fundraise for its planned Mumbai listing, ​dropping earlier plans that ​would have allowed some ⁠shareholders to exit, two ​sources said.

Reuters  ∙  May 11, 2026


Hearn boxing and darts empire valued at over £1bn as US investor ...
... with knowledge of the matter. The Hearns retain majority control. The investment hands a windfall to Barry Hearn, who grew up on a council estate and ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 11, 2026


What Middle Powers Fear About the Trump-Xi Summit - ny times
“That would be the biggest nightmare,” said one Taiwanese official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal government matters. He insisted ...

New York Times  ∙  May 11, 2026


In Trump administration battle over AI, U.S. spy agencies seek more ...
“That's very much a topic of active debate,” said a person familiar with the matter. “There are those in the intelligence community and elsewhere who think ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 11, 2026


Kennedy Is Driving a Vast Inquiry Into Vaccines, Despite His New ...
Through the C.D.C. alone, the cost of the project is estimated at $40 million to $50 million, according to a person familiar with the matter. Advertisement.

New York Times  ∙  May 11, 2026


Lindsey Vonn sparks dating rumors with French skier months after ...
“They're getting to know each other,” an anonymous source told People, stating the couple had been spotted shopping together in Soho before posing for a ...

MSN  ∙  May 11, 2026


How Trump Could Bring Down Gas Prices - Newsweek
According to a recent Bloomberg report, citing an anonymous source familiar with the plans, the Trump administration is analyzing U.S. bases and Defense ...

Newsweek  ∙  May 11, 2026


Opinion | The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians
The farmer who asked not to be named, with his daughter.Credit...Samar Hazboun for The New York Times. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Bashi said her ...

New York Times  ∙  May 11, 2026


Brazil's Raizen debt talks advance as parties near equity conversion ...
Two ​of the parties, who asked not to be named because the negotiations are private, said they believe a deal will be reached before the deadline, but ...

Reuters  ∙  May 11, 2026


What would a Reform government do? - Financial Times
A person close to Drax expressed frustration that Tice had not publicly stated his change of stance either. This is not the only example of senior Reform ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 11, 2026


Rolls-Royce Lines up Rare Euro Bond as It Seeks War Buffers
... asked not to be identified as the information is private. The company will hold investor calls on Monday, with proceeds from the sale to be used for ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 11, 2026


Onex Seeks $1 Billion to Hang Onto OneDigital Stake For Longer
Evercore Inc. is advising Onex on the single-asset continuation fund, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 11, 2026


GM cutting 500-600 salaried IT workers to cuts costs - CNBC
The reductions began Monday and will largely impact about 500 to 600 employees in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan, according to a person familiar with the ...

CNBC  ∙  May 11, 2026


Chief Executives to Accompany Trump to China - The New York Times
Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, wasn't invited and won't be going to China this week, according to a person familiar with Mr. Huang's plans ...

New York Times  ∙  May 11, 2026


'Absolute chaos' as Trump hand-picks attendees for White House ...
However, "one Trump adviser and a senior Republican aide on Capitol Hill" told NBC News that the president is directly in control of "curating" the crowd ...

MSN  ∙  May 11, 2026


The Mets are calling up outfield prospect A.J. Ewing from the minors ...
A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press the New York Mets are calling up outfield prospect A.

Washington Post  ∙  May 11, 2026


LA Times reports USC football in talks to restart Notre Dame rivalry
"It's not clear yet when the rivalry series will return or what the terms will be," Kartje wrote. "A person familiar with the discussions not authorized to talk ...

USA Today  ∙  May 11, 2026


Stephen A Smith endorses return of disgraced former ESPN host
... a source familiar with the situation. But that doesn't mean Smith hasn't asked ESPN to consider it. How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching Your ...

MSN  ∙  May 11, 2026


Nvidia's CEO to miss China trip after year of travels with Trump - MSN
A person familiar with the matter confirmed that Huang — whose company makes the world's most sought-after AI chips — would not be accompanying the ...

MSN  ∙  May 11, 2026


Body of U.S. Soldier Is Found Off the Coast of Morocco - ny times
U.S. military official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters, said this month that the two soldiers were on an evening hike ...

New York Times  ∙  May 11, 2026


American Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Land in U.S.
An official from the department, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed that the Americans were aboard a flight from Tenerife, Spain, that landed in ...

New York Times  ∙  May 11, 2026


As Iran war hits U.S. weapons stocks, allies fear impact on Ukraine
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private concerns. “Europeans are hesitating because there's growing mistrust and lack of certainty on what will ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 11, 2026


Longtime crew coach John Fife no longer leading St. Joseph's Prep ...
Longtime crew coach John Fife is no longer leading the St. Joseph's Prep program, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

MSN  ∙  May 11, 2026


India-Bound Fertilizer Shipment Scrapped Over Iran Origin Risk
... people with direct knowledge people with direct knowledge of the matter. The cargo of urea — sailing aboard the bulk carrier Infinity ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 11, 2026


ServiceNow US Bond Sale Draws $38 Billion of Investor Demand
... people with direct knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified disclosing private information. More From Bloomberg. Iran Makes New Offer on ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 11, 2026


South Korea's SK Energy advances crude unit turnaround ... - Reuters
Works on the 60,000-bpd No. 1 CDU, which was shut in ⁠late ​March, will last until mid-June, ​the source said.

Reuters  ∙  May 11, 2026


The source said there is also revenue-sharing included... - MSN
The source said there is also revenue-sharing included... Story by HoopsHype. • 1h. The deals come with “re-set” provisions after the third season (2028). If ...

MSN  ∙  May 11, 2026


Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war | Reuters
... the source said. He will voice Ankara's expectation for navigational safety ‌to ⁠be ensured on the Strait of Hormuz and point to the critical need of doing ...

Reuters  ∙  May 11, 2026


Prominent banker Jes Staley asked to sit for interview in House ...
... people familiar with the matter. Staley has been accused of advocating to keep Epstein as a JPMorgan client even after Epstein pleaded guilty to soliciting ...

Politico  ∙  May 11, 2026


Akilah Hughes' Key & Peele claims disputed by sources - MSN
Multiple sources close to Key and his wife have dismissed her account as fabricated. The claims have reignited speculation about the duo's split, even as ...

MSN  ∙  May 11, 2026


Andrew seeks taxpayer-funded security after Sandringham scare
... sources close to him citing ongoing risks tied to his public profile. Harry's reaction: Prince Harry allegedly views the attack as proof of royal ...

MSN  ∙  May 11, 2026


PWHL postpones Minnesota-Montreal Game 5 out of player safety ...
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the PWHL is not revealing that information. The PWHL said medical assessment has determined that the ...

Newsday  ∙  May 11, 2026


Trump invites Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Larry Fink for Xi China summit
Ryan McInerney, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the list has not been announced. A spokesperson for Cisco said CEO Chuck ...

CNBC  ∙  May 11, 2026


European Union Hits Israeli Settlers With Sanctions - ny times
... on condition of anonymity to discuss figures that are not yet public. Another 10 individuals from Hamas, the Islamist militant group, are expected to face ...

New York Times  ∙  May 11, 2026


Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax ...
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive diplomacy. Trump is expected to use a trip this week to China to urge President Xi ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  May 11, 2026


Inspector general begins interviewing State Police about Ryder Cup ...
... in September, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset. It's ...

MSN  ∙  May 11, 2026


Sony Music to buy Recognition Music catalog for $4 billion - CNBC
The deal was for about $4 billion, a source familiar with the transaction said, adding that the source requested anonymity as the matter was private. Record ...

CNBC  ∙  May 11, 2026


Israel Prepares to Prosecute First Suspects in Oct. 7 Attack Led by ...
... requested anonymity to discuss ongoing legal proceedings. It may take a year before trials begin, one of the officials said. The law passed with ...

New York Times  ∙  May 11, 2026


Exclusive: India to shrink zones around nuclear reactors to free up ...
They requested anonymity because they are not authorised to speak to the media. The changes are likely to be included in final rules that are due to ​be ...

Reuters  ∙  May 11, 2026


Trump to Sign Orders Monday Aimed at Lowering Beef Prices
... requested anonymity to discuss the measures before they are made public. More From Bloomberg. President Donald Trump signs a proclamation instituting a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 11, 2026