Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Woman Who Had Been Stabbed Is Found Dead in Central Park
... woman, who appeared to be homeless, was found dead near the Central Park Boathouse, according to officials with knowledge of the matter.

New York Times  ∙  September 27, 2026


Albanese govt quietly grants 30,000 boat arrival permanent visas
... did not want to be named telling The Australian they were frequently being issued before applicants could go to court. With the government bracing for legal ...

The Australian  ∙  September 27, 2026


Nosey neighbour foils suspected UK terror attack | The Australian
The local farmer, who did not want to be named for safety reasons, said she was driving back from a party in the early hours of the morning when she saw ...

The Australian  ∙  September 27, 2026


Warriors sign Steph Curry to team-friendly two-year, $116M extension
Curry could've made $65.7 million in 2027-28 if he signed that contract; he'll now make $55.7 million, a source said, less than he'll be paid on a now ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  September 26, 2026


White House Signals It Won't Ban Diesel Exports, Senator Says
Cruz's message, described by people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because the conversation was private, comes as the administration ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2026


Stephen Curry and Warriors agree to 2-year contract extension ...
... 2028-29 season. That's according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal who spoke to...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  September 26, 2026


Exclusive | Notorious NYC cannibal closer to freedom after decades ...
Hospital employees were alarmed when the state moved Rakowitz to the less secure wing, the source said. Advertisement. Daniel Rakowitz holding a rooster. 6.

New York Post  ∙  September 26, 2026


At UN, Russia and Germany's top diplomats hold first talks since 2022
The German minister also told Lavrov that "a pragmatic solution could pave the way for further concrete steps", the source said. BILATERAL TIES. In a sign of ...

Reuters  ∙  September 26, 2026


At UN, Russia and Germany's top diplomats hold first talks since war ...
The German minister also told Lavrov that “a pragmatic solution could pave the way for further concrete steps”, the source said. Bilateral ties in deep ...

CNN  ∙  September 26, 2026


Canadians were spying for U.S. in Cuba at time of alleged sonic ...
The source said the information was passed on to the security and intelligence division at Global Affairs Canada, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  September 26, 2026


At UN, Russia and Germany's top diplomats hold first talks since ...
The German minister also told Lavrov that “a pragmatic solution could pave the way for further concrete steps”, the source said. Bilateral ties. In a sign of ...

CNN  ∙  September 26, 2026


MTA worker finds days-old dead body inside NYC subway utility closet
“It looks like somebody who's been there at least a few days,” the source said. Advertisement. Commuters wait at the Union Square subway station as a 6 train ...

New York Post  ∙  September 26, 2026


FBI agents probing threats against Stephen Miller's wife demoted
The sources, including former FBI officials briefed on the matter, said Burgwald had already drawn the ire of FBI Director Kash Patel over a series of ...

MS NOW  ∙  September 26, 2026


Stephen Curry agrees to 2-year contract extension worth $116 million
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the terms of Curry's contract. Curry was eligible to command up to $136 ...

CNBC  ∙  September 26, 2026


France working on UN resolution for Strait of Hormuz navigation ...
... on condition of anonymity because discussions on the measure have been private. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's top cleric issued a rare statement, calling on the ...

The Hill  ∙  September 26, 2026


OpenAI says agents leaked 53 images from ChatGPT users in latest ...
... people briefed on the matter told Reuters. The latest example came on Friday when OpenAI said its agents had leaked 53 images from ChatGPT users. OpenAI ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 26, 2026


Gold Fields Said to Express Interest in Buying Northern Star
South Africa's Gold Fields Ltd. has expressed interest in acquiring Northern Star Resources Ltd., according to people with knowledge of the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2026


Victoria was 'ruthless' in its quest to become the datacentre capital of ...
... requested anonymity so they could speak freely. This formal dinner wasn't the first time Victorian ministers had supped with AI leaders and datacentre ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 26, 2026


OpenAI, Anthropic probing tens of thousands of security incidents
The massive scale of security incidents points to control problems for AI companies.

Axios  ∙  September 26, 2026


Heroine or Public Enemy? The Israeli Blocking Much of Netanyahu's ...
Deri would be a strong addition, according to two people briefed on the conversation who, like others interviewed, insisted on anonymity out of fear of reprisal ...

New York Times  ∙  September 26, 2026


An FBI inquiry complicates Susan Collins's campaign message in ...
They spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the previously undisclosed investigation. The inquiry grew out of ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 26, 2026


U.S., Russia stripped human oversight from global AI weapons pact
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive closed-door proceedings, and documents reviewed by The Washington Post. They stripped language requiring ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 26, 2026


Deion Sanders weighs in on Jaguars' usage of Travis Hunter
According to an anonymous source, who spoke with The Athletic, this has been Jacksonville's plan all along, as he has played a total of just nine games in ...

USA Today  ∙  September 26, 2026


CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House ...
"As of now, all systems are go," said a person familiar with the pool, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the fluidity of the situation. The pool ...

NPR  ∙  September 26, 2026


On Michigan doorsteps, Republicans sell Democrats-as-extremists ...
... a person familiar with the matter, roughly double the 2024 total, when he lost the Senate race by 19,000 votes. The effort reflects the scale of the ...

Reuters  ∙  September 26, 2026


Greek authorities seek answers after six killed in Athens apartment ...
“When they failed to turn up for the flight they had checked into only a day earlier, that gave us a further lead,” a source said. “It became clearer that ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 26, 2026


London transfer: is it time to kill off the Heathrow Express?
A legal mandate could happen, a source said. But so far these are just targets: at the most stringent, 55% of airport passengers using public transport, and ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 26, 2026


Monzo in talks on sale to Nubank at about £10 billion valuation, Sky ...
An acquisition by Nubank ​is one of two options Monzo's board ⁠is currently exploring, Sky News said, citing ​a source close to the process. The other ...

Reuters  ∙  September 26, 2026


Private colleges around Australia offering last-minute discounts for ...
A migration agent, who asked not to be named, said they had heard of other agents and institutions pushing students to expedite their enrolment, but they ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 26, 2026


Nubank Said in Talks to Buy Monzo for Up to £10 Billion - Bloomberg
A potential deal could value Monzo at around £8 billion ($10.6 billion) to £10 billion, said one of the people, all of whom asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 26, 2026


Trump officials weigh MLB game at Grand Teton National Park
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. Grand Teton is the country's eighth-most-visited national park and is ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 26, 2026


Pakistan thwarts border attack, several Taliban dead ... - Reuters
Pakistan has thwarted an attempted Afghan attack in its border area of Gulistan, killing several members of the Afghan ​Taliban, Pakistani security sources said

Reuters  ∙  September 25, 2026


Sacked NRL podcast: Matthew Elliott reveals furious Craig Bellamy ...
In his press conference, Elliott sarcastically told reporters, “let's speak off the record.” When cameras were switched off and notebooks lowered, he ...

The Australian  ∙  September 25, 2026


Lula to Ban Online Betting, Offer Debt Relief Before Election
... measures on Friday, one banning online betting and another aimed at renegotiating individual debts, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 25, 2026


Oil prices fall as markets look to Iran truce, but remain wary ... - Reuters
... sources close to the talks said this week. Since the war began at the end of February, around a fifth of the world's oil and gas shipments have been ...

Reuters  ∙  September 25, 2026


EU urges Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese cars, FT says | Reuters
... people familiar with the matter. Make sense of global markets with the Trading Day newsletter. Sign up here. “A customs union ​would solve most of the ...

Reuters  ∙  September 25, 2026


Silicon Valley 'sex assault list' with 'over 100 ' names circulated ...
A second insider speaking on background described to The Post a predatory approach from some males in which friendship is used to get close to someone ...

New York Post  ∙  September 25, 2026


Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping will not be televised as White ...
... speaking on background with the administration's blessing. A bit of context: when banning the outlets via a surprise Truth Social post last Friday, Trump ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 25, 2026


Healey appoints Labour manifesto writer, adding to election ...
... A source said having Ravinder Athwal in his team would be invaluable. Photograph: Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing/Getty. View image in fullscreen. John ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 25, 2026


India doesn't plan huge changes to dispute resolution with foreign ...
Both sources, who work for the government, declined to be identified as the details were confidential. A spokesperson for the federal finance ministry did ...

Reuters  ∙  September 25, 2026


Manchester City Found Guilty of Nearly All 115 Premier League ...
... according to a person familiar with according to a person familiar with according to a person familiar ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 25, 2026


White House TV pool resumes coverage of Trump after CNN regains ...
The pool remained suspended Thursday while network executives negotiated access with White House officials, according to a person familiar with the matter ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 25, 2026


Prospect Capital Junk-Bond Sale Comes With 8% Yield Whisper
... according to a person familiar with the matter. Pareto Securities, the offering's sole bookrunner, held calls with investors on Thursday. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 25, 2026


Netanyahu Is Said to Have Been Warned About Hamas Attack ...
director at the time, according to a person familiar with that discussion. Sheikh Mohammed told Mr. Burns that, during the phone call, he had spoken to Mr ...

New York Times  ∙  September 25, 2026


Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the ...
There was no immediate comment on the proposal from Gulf Arab nations, although a person familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity to ...

Newsday  ∙  September 25, 2026


Oracle freakout exposes fragile data center boom - Reuters
... a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on September 24. The notice indicates that Oracle would try to delay or even back out of the project that has ...

Reuters  ∙  September 25, 2026


The Fight to Rein In AI Is Dividing Washington - TIME
... a person familiar with the matter. But as news surfaced that their measure may also preempt some state laws, they appeared to face pushback from Sen. Maria ...

Time  ∙  September 25, 2026


St. Paul leaders silent as police chief's lawsuit against mayor looms
Paul human resources office and City Attorney's office has seen the report, according to someone familiar with the matter. Related Coverage. News & Politics.

Star Tribune  ∙  September 25, 2026


ArcelorMittal to shutter Ukraine plant after Russian strikes kill workers
... a person close to the company. A day before the latest strike on the steelworks, Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, which killed at least ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 25, 2026


Poundland owner demands £30mn for chain it bought for less than £1
A person close to the retailer said that over the first nine months of the current financial year, Poundland was profitable on an earnings before interest ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 25, 2026