Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Microsoft continues Xbox layoffs, with jobs cut at King and ZeniMax ...
An email sent to all Microsoft Gaming employees from CEO Phil Spencer was passed to Windows Central by an anonymous source. You can read the email below ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Microsoft laying off about 9,000 employees in latest round of cuts
The move will affect less than 4% of its global workforce across different teams, geographies and levels of experience, a person familiar with the matter told ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Fans Anonymously Rate Celebrities They've Kissed: '1000/10 Best ...
“James Marsden was very passionate,” shared one pleased fan who asked to remain anonymous. Elvis star Austin Butler also impressed, thanks to his “most ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Trump Picks Up Calls From His Friends During Meetings
A Republican senator, who asked to remain anonymous, told the outlet that Trump's command in the White House is unlike any other. “He does what he wants ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Europe's Schengen border security system vulnerable to hacks ...
... asked not to be identified as they weren't authorized to speak publicly. This was partly because of pressure to deliver on projects that the agency did not ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Mercosur, EFTA blocs finalize free-trade agreement, say sources
... sources said. Despite the agreement in principle, the deal would still lack internal.

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


As Russia ramps up missile attacks, US halts promised air defense ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The suspension comes as Ukraine faces a shortage of air defense munitions along with increasingly in...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


A bare-bones deal is Europe's best hope in trade talks with the U.S. ...
"The U.S. proposal from last week is aimed at an agreement in principle," one EU official, who did not want to be named due to the sensitivity of the talks ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Microsoft Scraps 'Perfect Dark' Reboot, 'Everwild' and Other Games ...
A source close to the situation has told Variety that every game featured at Xbox Games Showcase presentation in June is continuing on. How Much Money ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


China targets India's manufacturing sector, delays machinery ...
With Chinese govt asking its citizens to pull out, it may create disturbance in production schedule of iPhones," a source said. Questions sent to officials ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Microsoft's gaming department releases thousands of employees
... according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to CNBC. According to the Verge, reductions in January 2024 affected 1,900 jobs in the Xbox and ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Demining Ukraine: from drones to risking it with a rake
"I've seen contracts worth millions that made no sense," a foreign expert, who asked to remain anonymous, told AFP. "So there are clearly things going on ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


UK PM gives full backing to Reeves after tearful appearance in ...
One Labour member of parliament, who asked not to be named, said Reeves was upset after an argument with the House of Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle. A ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Intel's new CEO explores big shift in chip manufacturing business
... people familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a potentially expensive shift from his predecessor's plans. If implemented, the new strategy for what Intel ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Ola Electric sales at 60k units in Q1, sees sustained demand ...
This strong delivery performance puts the company well on course to comfortably meet its revenue guidance of Rs 800-850 crore for the quarter," a source said.

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


What It Would Take to Make Buses Free
“People don't pay for the bus half the time,” said James, a Midwood resident waiting for a bus in Williamsburg who declined to give his last name. He said ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Chula Vista's food truck scene shrinks amid deportation fears, rising ...
An ice cream truck operator, who asked to remain anonymous, described a growing unease among both workers and customers — especially in the Latino community.

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Andrew Cuomo is trying to hang on to support for a general election ...
... people with direct knowledge of the conversations. In phone calls since his double-digit loss to democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, Cuomo has insisted ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Diddy Combs' secret plan against his ex Jennifer Lopez emerges ...
According to RadarOnline, Combs "burnt with rage" at Lopez's silence in the face of the legal scandal he is facing and according to an anonymous source ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


TikTok employees face layoffs as company announces ...
One employee said their team was directly impacted by the latest changes but asked to remain anonymous. "I think for many of us, we just want clarity. These ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Noem Says She'll Get Creative In Acting On Trump's Threats Against ...
... people with direct knowledge. The House, as of Wednesday evening, is stuck in a perpetual rules vote while House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) tries to get ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Why Was Sydney Sweeney At Jeff Bezos' Wedding Anyway? An ...
Per an anonymous source who spoke to Page Six, she “came to pay respects to the boss", since she's working on a blockbuster for Amazon MGM Studios.

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Asda employs 'art of war' against Heinz and Nestle
Meetings are set to be held in the coming weeks in an effort to broker agreements with holds-outs, which grocery sources said includes some of the biggest names ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  July 2, 2025


Barclays names Anne Marie Darling, who retired from Goldman ...
He is joining Jefferies at the end of August, a person familiar with the situation said. This story was originally featured on Fortune.com · Terms and Privacy ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  July 2, 2025


Nissan considers Foxconn EV output to save Oppama plant from ...
... people familiar with the matter, a deal that could save the plant from closure. Reuters reported in May that Nissan was considering closing its Oppama plant ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  July 2, 2025


Musk will oversee Tesla's Europe, US sales after Afshar exit ...
The Tesla CEO has assumed the oversight after the Afshar's high-profile departure, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.

Yahoo Finance  ∙  July 2, 2025


Exclusive-Intel's new CEO explores big shift in chip manufacturing ...
... people familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a potentially expensive shift from his predecessor's plans. If implemented, the new strategy for what Intel ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  July 2, 2025


US court officer recommends Dalinar's $7.38 billion bid for Citgo ...
... the final hours of the U.S. court-organized auction, two sources with knowledge of the offer told Reuters on Wednesday.

Yahoo Finance  ∙  July 2, 2025


'Vanderpump Rules' Alums Tom Schwartz and Lala Kent Not Dating ...
... a source said. Bravo © OK Magazine. After rumors swirled about Vanderpump Rulesalums Lala Kentand Tom Schwartzpotentially being a couple, an insider shut ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Ben Simmons to Knicks Rumor Is Drawing Attention
But people briefed on the matter say a decision on that roster spot isn't expected until after the head coach is hired." A polarizing figure like Simmons ...

MSN  ∙  July 2, 2025


Exclusive: DOGE now targeting SEC policy, eyes SPAC rules ...
But the same sources, who requested anonymity to speak about confidential discussions, said DOGE's involvement in crafting new policy has rankled some SEC ...

Reuters  ∙  July 1, 2025


Pope and US condemn brutal killing of Christians in Nigerian church ...
One Nigerian church leader, who asked to remain anonymous for his safety, told Fox News Digital just last month that what the attackers "want is to be sure ...

Fox News  ∙  July 1, 2025


India seeks to seal interim trade deal with US this week
A senior Indian government official, who asked not to be named, said there was “a lot of sensitivity” over its agriculture markets. India Business Briefing.

Financial Times  ∙  July 1, 2025


Automakers Clash with India Over 'Aggressive' Emission Limits ...
... asked not to be named. Key Speakers at the BNEF Summit. Nitin Gadkari, India's minister of road transport and highways.Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 1, 2025


Automakers warn of billions in penalties over India's 'too aggressive ...
... people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named. 11 Reasons Why This New Portable Charger Went Viral And Now Has A Waitlist · Ad. Snap-N-Charge.

MSN  ∙  July 1, 2025


Point Cook Childcare Centre: Joshua Brown abuse allegations ...
The man, who asked not to be named, said his child had attended the centre in 2022. He had tried calling for information but was met with silence.

The Australian  ∙  July 1, 2025


Exclusive: USAID cancelled rape survivor kits for Congo as conflict ...
"When you look into the eyes of a rape victim, you get the impression that her gaze is dead," one health worker in Congo, who declined to be named for fear of ...

Reuters  ∙  July 1, 2025


STI tests have been urged for more than 1000 children. Here's what ...
A suburban GP, who declined to be named due to the sensitivities of the matter, said childcare workers at the centres and police working on the case should ...

MSN  ∙  July 1, 2025


More than 1000 Melbourne kids have been told to get STI tests ...
A suburban GP, who declined to be named due to the sensitivities of the matter, said childcare workers at the centres and police officers working on the ...

MSN  ∙  July 1, 2025


Cornyn gets a big fundraising boost in Texas Senate primary against ...
... people with direct knowledge of the plans say it could get pushed amid delays with the Senate vote-a-rama. — The next funding battle begins: Senate ...

Politico  ∙  July 1, 2025


Japan digs in on rice and cars as trade talks with US stall
... people with direct knowledge of negotiations. That will raise the risk for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is suffering low approval ratings and has a ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 1, 2025


Israeli officials to hold ceasefire talks in Washington amid military ...
Palestinian and Egyptian sources with knowledge of the latest ceasefire efforts said that mediators Qatar and Egypt had stepped up their contacts with the ...

Reuters  ∙  July 1, 2025


India sends geologists to Zambia to explore copper and cobalt ...
The team is expected to make multiple visits over the course of the entire project, said the sources, who declined to be identified because the information is ...

Reuters  ∙  July 1, 2025


Southern Water owners to invest up to £1.2bn into troubled utility ...
... according to a person close to the talks. Southern is the latest UK water company to face severe financial pressures, and had net debt of £6.2bn at the end ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 1, 2025


EU wants upfront relief for key sectors in any US trade deal, sources ...
A number of EU members said a deal without this would be unacceptable, the sources said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic ...

Reuters  ∙  July 1, 2025


France leads Europe in banning beach and park smoking | CNN
“I've been smoking since I was 14,” said Jane, 25, who declined to give her last name. “Most of my friends started just as young. Fine or no fine, we're ...

CNN  ∙  July 1, 2025


Three Senior Mizuho FX/Rates Traders Exit in Singapore, London ...
... left Mizuho Financial Group Inc.'s foreign-exchange and rates trading teams in Singapore and London, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 1, 2025


Turkey Eyes F-35 Comeback, Dumps Russia's S-400 – Will India ...
Speaking off the record with aides after the summit, he reportedly said Turkey's “signals are encouraging” and that “we have got momentum”. Turkey has not ...

MSN  ∙  July 1, 2025


Jordan Clarkson expected to sign with Knicks in NBA free agency ...
A source said the Knicks plan on targeting a frontcourt player in free agency. Veteran center Al Horford, a recent champion with the Celtics, remains on the ...

New York Post  ∙  July 1, 2025


Hedge funds dive into private credit
Ken MacKenzie, former chair of the mining company BHP, has also been approached, but a person close to him confirmed he wasn't seeking a role. Former Anglo ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 1, 2025