Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Why Brighthouse Financial Stock Swooned on Monday - The Globe ...
According to the financial newspaper's reporting, which cited three unnamed people "briefed on the matter," investment firm Aquarian Holdings was in ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  November 3, 2025


'Flavoured nitrous oxide is being marketed online' - Hull charity ...
One woman from East Yorkshire, who did not want to be named, told the BBC she spent five days in hospital after using the drug on a party holiday when she was ...

BBC  ∙  November 3, 2025


Plymouth leaseholders' torment over alleged cladding fraud - BBC ...
An elderly resident who lives there, but did not want to be named, said they believed there should be £230,000 in the building's reserve account but DBM had ...

BBC  ∙  November 3, 2025


FBI raid of Trump's Mar-a-Lago uncovered more sensitive ...
Many agreed to be interviewed only on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retribution. A critical witness inside Trump world. In spring of 2022, FBI ...

MSNBC  ∙  November 3, 2025


US NATO Ally Reveals Upgrades to Next-Generation Aircraft Carrier ...
Naval News, on October 23: "Sources with knowledge of the matter have repeatedly told us that the final choice on the number of catapults aboard PA-Ng would ...

Newsweek  ∙  November 3, 2025


Tongan star recovering after needing fluid drained from brain
Sources with knowledge of Katoa's condition confirmed he needed fluid drained from his brain, but he was in good spirits on Monday, and even able to recall ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


Kimberly-Clark bets $40 billion for Kenvue despite Tylenol ...
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Discover the key points from this story with Reuters AI. Try Reuters AI. Get ...

Reuters  ∙  November 3, 2025


Obama praises Mamdani's mayoral campaign
The call lasted about 30 minutes, two sources familiar with the matter told the Times. Obama told Mamdani that he was interested in the New York Assembly ...

The Hill  ∙  November 3, 2025


Commanders' Marshon Lattimore, Luke McCaffrey both likely out for ...
X-rays on Daniels's arm did not reveal any fractures, a person familiar with the situation said Monday, but he is scheduled to have an MRI exam to get a ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


Lynx news and updates - CBS Minnesota
... a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday night. Oct 4. raw-lynx-end-of-season-presser-mohs-093025-. Lynx's Napheesa Collier ...

CBS News  ∙  November 3, 2025


Uncertainty persists for SNAP recipients, federal workers as ...
Janis, a federal worker who declined to give her last name, became emotional describing how the shutdown has upended things for her family. “It's a big ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


Bruce Springsteen fans do not relish this hot dog scene in 'Deliver ...
GenZBruceFan, who declined to give her name, was not at the show but knew of the Boss' hot dog rap. The post is now approaching two million views on X ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


Abigail Spanberger wins, makes history as Virginia's first female ...
Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in Virginia's gubernatorial race Tuesday, becoming the state's first female ...

Washington Times  ∙  November 3, 2025


OpenAI chairman's new startup moves to sign one of S.F.'s biggest ...
in South Beach, said a person with direct knowledge of the deal who wasn't authorized to speak publicly. Sierra builds customer service AI agents and was ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


'Community in mourning' after baby dies in dog attack
Another neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: “It's really sad, it's emotional. “I've got a baby myself … I feel for the parents.” Another ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


Our Editors' Favorite Routers Could Soon Be Banned by the US ...
... sources briefed on the matter. Related video: Why Governments Can Pull the Plug on Your Internet (Cold Fusion). Video Player is loading. Play Video. Loaded: 0 ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


6 injured after violent Sunday morning in Cincinnati
"I heard like 20 — it was at least 20 gunshots I heard," the man, who did not wish to be identified, told WLWT. "In the end, that's when everyone started ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


Activist Palliser pressures Rio Tinto to mount counterbid for Teck ...
Palliser holds around a $400M stake, or less than 1%, in the miner, according to sources close to sources close to the matter. Mortgage ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


Prince William Views the Andrew Problem as Charles's "Mess" to ...
According to the Daily Beast, sources close to Prince William claimed that he was instrumental in King Charles's official statement regarding Andrew's demotion.

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


University of Hong Kong 'pursuing plan' to open Saudi Arabia campus
“The university sees an opportunity in Saudi Arabia and has a plan to open a campus in Riyadh,” a source said over the weekend. The Radiation Risk That's Hiding ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


Nine-month-old baby killed by 'panicked' dog after 'fireworks set off'
Another neighbour, who did not want to be named, said: “It's really sad, it's emotional. “I've got a baby myself … I feel for the parents.” Currently no ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


Trump investigations rock FBI as 4 officials ousted in abrupt shakeup
"Tapp will be retiring from the bureau later this month, a third person briefed on the matter told CNN," according to the report. One fired FBI official was ...

MSN  ∙  November 3, 2025


Sussan Ley under pressure as Nationals formally scrap net zero target
Other Liberals, who asked to remain anonymous, said the Nationals decision to come out ahead of the Liberals was “not unexpected but not helpful”, and were ...

The Guardian  ∙  November 2, 2025


Nexperia China Says It Has Enough Stock Despite Supply Halt ...
The US is set to announce that Nexperia will resume shipping chips from China, according to a person familiar with the matter, following the trade truce ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 2, 2025


EU set to expand supervision of stock and crypto exchanges
... people briefed on the matter. The commission will also call for Esma to have the last say on disputes between large asset managers. While not directly in ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 2, 2025


Xi-Trump Deal Leads to Resumed Shipments of Crucial Auto ...
... people briefed on the matter. The White House detailed the change in a document published Saturday, laying out the details of the trade deal. “China will ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  November 2, 2025


US probes near miss between Southwest Airlines jet and helicopter ...
... people briefed on the matter. The FAA last month said it was modifying helicopter routes in the vicinity of BWI and Washington Dulles International Airport ...

Reuters  ∙  November 2, 2025


Government to investigate 'close call' of Southwest plane, helicopter
... people briefed on the matter. The FAA last month said it was modifying helicopter routes in the vicinity of BWI and Washington Dulles International Airport ...

USA Today  ∙  November 2, 2025


Northern Ireland firms unknowingly listed on Salonify.co.uk with ...
Sharlene, who spoke to BBC News NI but did not want her last name used in this report, said she was doing marketing for her salon business when she found it ...

BBC  ∙  November 2, 2025


OPEC+ set to agree another modest oil output increase, sources say
... sources familiar with the talks said, as the producers' group moderates plans to regain market share due to rising supply glut fears. OPEC+ has raised ...

MSN  ∙  November 2, 2025


Justice Haynes injury update: Michigan star to undergo foot surgery
The junior is set to undergo surgery on his right foot this week, two sources familiar with the situation but granted anonymity since they're not permitted ...

USA Today  ∙  November 2, 2025


Syria's President to Visit Washington for First Time Since Taking Power
A White House official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the plans for the meeting, said he will meet with President Trump on Nov. 10 at ...

New York Times  ∙  November 2, 2025


FDA drug regulator George Tidmarsh resigns, sued by company he ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters. In the since-deleted post, Tidmarsh criticized the FDA-approved drug voclosporin as having ...

Washington Post  ∙  November 2, 2025


'Regretting You' and 'Black Phone 2' neck-in-neck on slow ...
Two distribution executives shared numbers on the condition of anonymity because Netflix has a policy of not reporting ticket sales.

MSN  ∙  November 2, 2025


Trump's Retribution Campaign Leaves D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office in ...
Trump returned to the White House, according to more than a dozen current and former employees, most of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe ...

New York Times  ∙  November 2, 2025


Exclusive | NYC principal under probe showered taxpayer funds on ...
PS 35 staffers who spoke to The Post requested anonymity because they fear retaliation. DOE spokeswoman Nicole Brownstein refused to answer any questions ...

New York Post  ∙  November 2, 2025


Pentagon chief urges closer ties with Vietnam amid prolonged arms ...
Talks on U.S. arms supplies are expected to dominate the agenda, according to two Vietnamese sources briefed on the matter. Both mentioned Lockheed Martin ...

Reuters  ∙  November 2, 2025


Pentagon chief visits Vietnam amid prolonged arms supply talks
The possible purchase of two or three Chinook helicopters by Vietnam's police was also under discussion, said one of the sources briefed on the matter. In ...

MSN  ∙  November 2, 2025


Turkey set to call for action on Gaza as soon as possible, source ...
The source said Fidan is set to tell the meeting that Israel is "making excuses" to end the ceasefire and emphasise the need for the international community to ...

Reuters  ∙  November 2, 2025


Russia Ramps Up Attacks on Ukrainian Energy Targets as Winter ...
The drones also hit port buildings in the coastal town of Tuapse, the source said. Russia's Defense Ministry said its air defenses had intercepted 164 ...

Newsweek  ∙  November 2, 2025


Stefanik woos 'all-star' campaign team to take on Hochul: sources
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik has landed an “all-star” team of New York-bred strategists — including those who helped defeat Gov. Kathy Hochul in past races — and ...

New York Post  ∙  November 2, 2025


Alphabet, Amazon see higher profits from rising value of Anthropic ...
... people familiar with the matter. Amazon (AMZN), meanwhile, reported a 38% jump in quarterly profit, which included a $9.5 billion pretax gain tied to the ...

MSN  ∙  November 2, 2025


War Powers Law Does Not Apply to Trump's Boat Strikes ...
... people familiar with the matter. In a statement provided by the White House, an unnamed senior administration official said that American service members ...

New York Times  ∙  November 2, 2025


Exclusive-Turkey buys more non-Russian oil after latest Western ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter and several industry sources told Reuters. Turkey is a major buyer of Russian crude along with China and India ...

MSN  ∙  November 2, 2025


Turkey buys more non-Russian oil after latest Western sanctions ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter and several industry sources told Reuters. Turkey is a major buyer of Russian crude along with China and India ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  November 2, 2025


School Assembly News Headlines for 3rd November: Top national ...
The White House plans to announce that Dutch chipmaker Nexperia's China facilities will resume shipments, a source familiar with the situation told Reuters ...

MSN  ∙  November 2, 2025


'I hate my choices': How Zohran Mamdani's run for mayor has split ...
David, a 29-year-old wearing a yarmulke who declined to give his last name, said the vote felt like an “existential” decision. He said he didn't ...

CNN  ∙  November 2, 2025


What Yosemite is really like a month into government shutdown
Tom, a shuttle driver who declined to give his last name, said his routine was unshaken by the shutdown. “I'm not really affected by it,” he said. “Maybe ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 2, 2025


That Time Xi Jinping Joked About Espionage - The New York Times
Donors to Trump's ballroom were asked why they chose to remain anonymous. Two men plotted attack in Michigan on Halloween, U.S. says. Food aid program for ...

New York Times  ∙  November 2, 2025


ATO is paying private debt collector $42m to pursue taxpayers ...
One taxpayer, who asked not to be named, said he only received the letter three days before the payment deadline, which he described as a tactic to “rush ...

The Guardian  ∙  November 2, 2025