Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Rivian spinout Mind Robotics valued at $2 billion in Series A funding ...
The industrial robotics company was valued at $2 billion, according ​to a person close to the deal. Get a daily digest of breaking business news straight to ...

Reuters  ∙  March 11, 2026


Detroit Lions signing Isiah Pacheco to pair with Jahmyr Gibbs
Running back Isiah Pacheco and the Lions have agreed on a deal to bring the former Kansas City Chiefs starter to Detroit, a person close to the situation ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 11, 2026


Italy's MPS, Mediobanca approve merger plans after boardroom crisis
... a person close to the matter said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Lovaglio, who led the bank's restructuring, its return to private ownership and the ...

Reuters  ∙  March 11, 2026


Trump's energy 'tiger team' struggles to find its roar with Iran - Politico
“I think people are generally annoyed with Doug Burgum,” said a person close to the White House who was granted anonymity to discuss internal relationships.

Politico  ∙  March 11, 2026


Stocks dip, Treasury yields jump as oil pushes higher - Reuters
Investors were also reminded of vulnerabilities within private credit after a person close to JPMorgan Chase ⁠said on ​Wednesday the ...

Reuters  ∙  March 11, 2026


Looting Lululemon: Thieves Target Athleisure Stores in New York City
The officer declined to be named, citing department policy, but offered that officers from her precinct were often sent to the store. Twenty minutes later ...

New York Times  ∙  March 11, 2026


Exclusive: Morgan Stanley hires contract staff in Hong Kong as ...
The sources declined to be named as they are not authorised to speak to media. Morgan Stanley ​declined to comment. The bank's hiring of contract staff in ...

Reuters  ∙  March 11, 2026


Asia bunker premiums hit record highs, some ships struggle to refuel
... declined to be named due to commercial sensitivities. "They have no choice but to wait or ‌see if ⁠any slots come up." Some marine fuel suppliers at ...

Reuters  ∙  March 11, 2026


Key considerations hanging over the approval of Simba-M1's merger
... declined to be named. Churn in the telco business refers to the percentage of subscribers who cancel their services or switch to a competitor over a given ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 11, 2026


Gen Z Voters Are Crashing Out Over Trump's Iran War - Yahoo
A 21-year-old Asian man in Georgia, who declined to be named but has voted Republican in the past, on whether ground troops should be sent into Iran: “Hell no.

Yahoo  ∙  March 11, 2026


SoftBank's PayPay plans to price IPO around low end of range ...
The sources declined to be named as the information is not public. PayPay could not immediately be reached for comment. (Reporting by Miho Uranaka and Echo ...

MSN  ∙  March 11, 2026


Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands ...
... a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private meeting. The military reported spending $5 billion on ...

Newsday  ∙  March 11, 2026


Stryker Remains Offline After Cyberattack Linked to Iran Group
... a person familiar with the situation. Some employees have also seen data on their devices wiped as a result of the attack, said the person, who asked not to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 11, 2026


Famous Brazil Judge Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Banco Master Ties
One idea under consideration, according to a person familiar with the situation, is to back the adoption of a code of ethics for members of the judiciary ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 11, 2026


Chiefs to sign Kenneth Walker III, Super Bowl MVP, to $45M contract
Walker agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $45 million in free agency, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY on March 9. The running back ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 11, 2026


The contracting mess Noem's leaving behind at DHS - Axios
"There's a mountain of backed-up contracts and invoices on her desk that the new guy will just have to deal with," a source familiar with the situation at DHS ...

Axios  ∙  March 11, 2026


Illinois Republicans press on Rep. Harry Benton caucus removal
Separately, a source familiar with the situation told the Tribune the allegations were of a sexual harassment nature. Welch's predecessor as House speaker ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  March 11, 2026


Changing times and weakened rivals make PGA ... - The Guardian
A source familiar with the situation said: “The PGA Tour initiated discussions with the DP World Tour on 26 January to revise and extend the longstanding ...

The Guardian  ∙  March 11, 2026


WNBA CBA live update: Negotiations escalate with marathon ...
... a source familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports. What are the key issues between WNBA players and owners? Revenue sharing and the salary cap ...

USA Today  ∙  March 11, 2026


Dak Prescott's ex issued ultimatum over alleged infidelity before ...
In January, Ramos had a serious conversation with Prescott about his alleged cheating, a source familiar with the situation told Page Six, adding that she ...

New York Post  ∙  March 11, 2026


Defiant Iran vows to block Gulf oil until US-Israel bombing stops
... a source familiar with the situation told AFP. "The Strait of Hormuz will either be a strait of peace and prosperity for all or will be a strait of defeat ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 11, 2026


What we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel's war with Iran
... a source familiar with the situation told CNN, amid rumors about his condition. Khamenei has not been seen in public nor issued a written statement since ...

CNN  ∙  March 11, 2026


A Senegal boarding school that drew students from the US is at the ...
In late January, the school's director and three administrators were arrested, according to parents and a person with direct knowledge of the arrests and ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 11, 2026


Salesforce Kicks Off Eight-Part US High-Grade Bond Offering
The firm is marketing an eight-part bond, with maturities ranging from two to 40 years, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Initial ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 11, 2026


Key ERISA advisory panel goes dormant amid DOL inaction - Yahoo
A person with direct knowledge of the matter told Financial Planning that after President Donald Trump began his second term last January, the Department of ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 11, 2026


Microsoft Takes a Stand Against the Trump Administration - nytimes
The deal is valued at north of $200 million, according to a person close to the deal, who wasn't authorized to publicly disclose the information. It is ...

New York Times  ∙  March 11, 2026


Rivian spinout Mind Robotics valued at $2 billion in Series A funding ...
The industrial robotics company was valued at $2 billion, according to a person close to the deal. The ​funding, which is one of the largest Series A rounds ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 11, 2026


MAGA melts down over Trump-Epstein 'Titanic' statue - MSN
“'I don't love seeing it here,' said Josh, who declined to give his last name. 'It's a little distasteful and it's not really helping the conversation ...

MSN  ∙  March 11, 2026


Nicole Kidman breaks silence on Keith Urban divorce, focuses on ...
For the longtime couple — who married in 2006 — the settlement brought an official close to a nearly two-decade marriage that blended Hollywood and country ...

MSN  ∙  March 11, 2026


Jets turn back the clock, acquire QB Geno Smith from the Raiders
The Jets are acquiring Smith, who was the team's second-round draft pick in 2013, from the Las Vegas Raiders, a person familiar with the trade told The ...

CBS News  ∙  March 11, 2026


Bills QB Josh Allen Restructures Contract to Free Up $12 Million in ...
... a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the discussions ...

Fox News  ∙  March 11, 2026


Trey Hendrickson joins the Ravens, Maxx Crosby still with Raiders ...
Buffalo reached a three-year agreement with pass rusher Bradley Chubb, a person familiar with the deal said. Chubb agreed to terms with the Bills shortly ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  March 11, 2026


Amazon looks to borrow almost US$50 bil through bond sales
... a person familiar with a person familiar with the matter. Representatives for Goldman Sachs ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 11, 2026


Iranian school was on U.S. target list, may have been mistaken as ...
A U.S. official and a person familiar with the targeting confirmed to The Post that the initial investigation appeared to indicate that the school strike ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 11, 2026


Investor ban on buying homes stalls housing affordability bill - CNBC
... asked not to be named because they were speaking about a closed-door meeting. A conference committee is made up of lawmakers from both chambers who are ...

CNBC  ∙  March 11, 2026


Epstein used modelling agent to recruit girls, Brazilian women tell BBC
She asked not to be named, so we are referring to her as Laura. "It was weird how he behaved and was always hanging out with the young Brazilian girls… He ...

BBC  ∙  March 11, 2026


Iran War Drives Key Japanese Aluminum Fee to Highest Since 2015
... asked not to be named as the talks are private. That would be the highest quarterly premium since 2015, when it exceeded $400, the people said. Rio Tinto ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 11, 2026


Trump to Invoke Emergency Law for Offshore Oil Producer Sable
The plan was described by a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because it's not yet public. The planned order comes as Trump faces ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 11, 2026


SoftBank-Backed PayPay Is Said to Plan US IPO at $16 Per Share
... asked not to be named discussing a private matter. PayPay had marketed the ADRs, which each represent one common share, at $17 to $20 apiece. The company is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 11, 2026


Noma Faces Los Angeles Protest Over Allegations of Past Abuse by ...
One longtime Los Angeles restaurateur, who asked that his name not be used for fear of retaliation against his business, said that early on, members of the ...

New York Times  ∙  March 11, 2026


SoftBank's PayPay plans to price US IPO around low end of range ...
The people declined to be identified as ​the information is not public. PayPay declined to comment. Tencent (0700.HK) , opens new tab, Ant Group's Alipay ...

Reuters  ∙  March 11, 2026


Men allegedly targeted in antisemitic attack, hate crime probe ...
The pair, who declined to be identified, said a group of three men attacked them as they waited for a table outside a restaurant in San Jose. "Every punch ...

Newsweek  ∙  March 11, 2026


US ignites Iran war, but Gulf Arab states pay the price, Gulf sources ...
... declined to be identified as they were not authorised to speak publicly. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest ...

Reuters  ∙  March 11, 2026


Major heat wave slams SoCal. Record-breaking temperatures ...
Los Angeles, CA - March 11: People who declined to be identified use an. At Magic Johnson Park in Los Angeles, an umbrella provides a little extra relief for ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 11, 2026


Waymo caught blocking traffic on busy Chandler road in viral video
Kaufman could not be reached to comment on her experience in the vehicle. A Waymo spokesperson provided an emailed statement but declined to be identified. The ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 11, 2026


Qatari-backed Irth Capital offers $47 a share to buy Papa John's ...
Irth already owns roughly 10% of the company, with half ​of its stake in derivatives, one of the sources said. There ​is no certainty Papa John's will ...

Reuters  ∙  March 11, 2026


ISIS-inspired teens considered other targets before Gracie Mansion ...
... sources said. No specific target was mentioned. The NYPD said the teens brought improvised explosives to Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the mayor ...

ABC News  ∙  March 11, 2026


Pentagon bars press photographers over 'unflattering' Hegseth photos
... on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation. The March 2 briefing came days after a joint military strike on Iran that killed Ayatollah Ali ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 11, 2026


U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says
The people interviewed for this story spoke on the condition of anonymity, citing the sensitive nature of the ongoing investigation and Mr. Trump's ...

New York Times  ∙  March 11, 2026


California Officials See No Imminent Threat of Drone Attacks by Iran
... on the condition of anonymity. The alert said Iran “aspired” to such a counterstrike, not that it had the capability to do so. The warning, which was first ...

New York Times  ∙  March 11, 2026