Anonymous Source Tracker

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


New Timberwolves and Lynx owners lay off dozens of business-side ...
This week, that evaluation resulted in layoffs of what a source said were roughly 35 employees as part of Lore and Rodriguez's restructuring of the franchises.

Star Tribune  ∙  August 20, 2025


Jonathan Odenthal arrested for cold-case killing of NYC mom Cindy ...
The teen, who a source said had six arrests on his record, was believed to have been the intended target. He was patched up at Jacobi Hospital and then ...

New York Post  ∙  August 20, 2025


Labour-run councils consider legal challenges to asylum hotels ...
Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, is determined to stick to her plan after the Epping ruling and its consequences, a source said. “We have a plan and we're ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 20, 2025


Alexander Isak: Newcastle striker and the 'nuclear' row - BBC Sport
"People are creating a situation where none exists," a source said. 'Gone about it in the wrong way'. There has also been an understanding within the club ...

BBC  ∙  August 20, 2025


Gates, Nvidia-backed robotics firm Field AI hits $2 billion valuation
The latest round values the two-year-old startup at $2 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. Field AI's latest round comes during a busy ...

CNBC  ∙  August 20, 2025


California Common Cause advisory board members quit in ...
But questions about whose perspective counted helped fuel the resignations, according to a person familiar with the situation, who described members ...

Politico  ∙  August 20, 2025


Pete Hegseth's expansive security requirements tax Army protective ...
Ultimately, the Nationals offered Hegseth an empty suite on the recommendation of the team's security, according to a person familiar with the process.

Star Tribune  ∙  August 20, 2025


Memphis athletics, FedEx agree to new on-field sponsorship deal
The sources requested anonymity because financial details were not released. “The University of Memphis has a deep appreciation for FedEx and its ...

USA Today  ∙  August 20, 2025


Ice cream man stabbed to death in north-west London named by ...
A second witness, who did not want to be named, said the ice cream van was towed away from the scene in the early hours of Wednesday morning. A blue ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Families criticise 'betrayal of trust' at school
A woman with grandchildren at the school, who did not want to be named, told the BBC the lack of prior notice was "a betrayal of trust and confused children ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Tower Hamlets residents divided over St George's flags as some left ...
The local resident, who did not want to be named, said: "It was right they should come down as I think it was after the demonstration about asylum." She ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


SpaceX's Expensive Starship Explosions Are Starting to Add Up
... person briefed on the matter who was not authorized to discuss the program's inner workings publicly. Many engineers at SpaceX continue to operate under the ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Memphis city council passes ordinance to allow xAI property tax ...
"It's fine if they're going to do something with the money to help the neighborhood," a Boxtown resident who asked to remain anonymous said. How to ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Meloni Offers Plan to Aid Ukraine in a Day If Russia Resumes War
They declined to be named discussing private deliberations. It wasn't immediately clear whether the plan would entail individual European countries sending ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Quarterback Tyson Bagent agrees to a 2-year contract extension ...
Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent and the Bears have agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $10 million, a source said Wednesday.

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Source Says Taylor Swift "Wants to Be With Travis Kelce Forever ...
"She leaves Travis love notes and buys sentimental gifts, and he does the same thing," a source said. 7 Legal Discounts Seniors Get Only If They Ask · Ad.

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Exclusive-CVS holds off adding Gilead's new HIV prevention shot to ...
A source familiar with the situation suggested that Gilead is still negotiating with CVS over Yeztugo, a twice-yearly injection with a U.S. list price of ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


US Navy's sea drone program to challenge China is hitting setbacks
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter, who requested anonymity to share sensitive information. The Navy, Saronic and BlackSea declined to comment on ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Shohei Ohtani news - Today's latest updates - CBS San Francisco
... a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Nov 26, 2024 · Los Angeles Dodgers v Atlanta Braves. Ohtani first MLB player to hit 50 homers, steal 50 ...

CBS News  ∙  August 20, 2025


China weighs yuan-backed stablecoin to speed currency ...
The State Council is set to assess and a plan and possibly approve it later in the month, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Govt estimates 45 cr people lose about Rs 20,000 cr annually from ...
Several online real money gaming platforms masquerade themselves as a "game of skills" to differentiate themselves from gambling or betting, the source said. " ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Bus carrying junior high football team crashes near Pittsburgh; at ...
The source said this caused the vehicle to briefly tip before landing upright. In the process, the bus struck a utility pole, knocking down live wires ...

CBS News  ∙  August 20, 2025


Sources: Patriots S Kyle Dugger, OLB Anfernee Jennings available ...
... sources said. The writing seems to be ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Medford's Paxten Aaronson returns to MLS, joining the Colorado ...
Multiple sources with knowledge of the deal told The Inquirer that Colorado agreed to a transfer fee of just over $8 million, plus $1.7 million based on ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Chinese hotel launches rent-a-dog services where guests can hire a ...
“I was initially concerned that the puppy might be too energetic,” one traveller, who asked to remain anonymous, said. “But it was gentle and well-behaved ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Nvidia, Bill Gates-backed robotics startup Field AI hits $2 billion ...
The latest round values the two-year-old startup at $2 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. Field AI's latest round comes during a busy ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


600 govt school buildings in Kerala 'unfit'
A source said Thiruvananthapuram has the most 'unfit' school buildings. Classes are not currently held in these 'unfit' buildings. Th...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


California Common Cause advisory board members quit in ...
But questions about whose perspective counted helped fuel the resignations, according to a person familiar with the situation, who described members ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


'Enforcement investigation' commenced into Co Antrim's Chimney ...
She would not give her name. Expand article logo Continue reading. Its website says it is “currently closed to the general public”. Side Sleepers Get Achy ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Shelter materials still not entering Gaza, aid groups say
Another international NGO, which declined to be identified, said it had been unable to deliver such supplies but was trying to get clearance. Over 1.3 ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


US examines equity stake in chip makers for CHIPS Act cash grants
Now Lutnick wants to expand that plan to other companies, according to a White House official and a person familiar with the situation. Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Citadel Securities Expands Team in India After Jane Street Saga
... people familiar with the matter.

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Syrian minister met Israel's Dermer for talks on regional stability ...
... sources familiar with the meeting said. Syrian and Israeli officials have been conducting U.S.-mediated talks on de-escalating conflict in southern Syria. A ...

MSN  ∙  August 20, 2025


Kenya Weighs Repurchasing $3.5 Billion of Local-Currency Bonds ...
Kenya's government plans to buy back as much as 455 billion shillings ($3.5 billion) of domestic debt before it matures, people with knowledge of the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2025


Apple (AAPL) Expands iPhone Production in India for US-Bound ...
... with knowledge of the matter. Apple has broadened the number of local factories making iPhones after shifting the vast majority of the device's production ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2025


China's iQiyi taps banks for up to $300 million Hong Kong second ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. iQIYI, China's answer to Netflix, plans to file its listing application ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2025


US Sends Warships Toward Venezuela to Combat Drug Threats ...
... the next 36 hours to address what Washington sees as the threat from drug cartels, Reuters reported, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2025


US deploys warships near Venezuela to combat drug threats ...
... sources briefed on the matter said on Monday. President Donald Trump has wanted to use the military to go after Latin American drug gangs that have been ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2025


Nvidia working on new AI chip for China that outperforms the H20 ...
... people briefed on the matter said. U.S. President Donald Trump last week opened the door to the possibility of more advanced Nvidia chips being sold in ...

CNBC  ∙  August 19, 2025


Exclusive: Nvidia working on new AI chip for China that outperforms ...
... architecture that will be more powerful than the H20 model it is currently allowed to sell there, two people briefed on the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2025


In Surprise Move, Trump Taps Missouri Attorney General to Help ...
... people briefed on the matter. Ms. Hanaway did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. Mr. Bailey, a Republican, has been an active ally of Mr ...

New York Times  ∙  August 19, 2025


Who were the Ukrainian children killed by Russian strikes in 2025 ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomacy. Nikita Solonichenko, 17. Killed by a Russian missile in Kryvyi Rih on April 4. Ukraine has long ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 19, 2025


Pupil attacks on South East teachers 'horrifying', says union - BBC ...
Another teacher, who did not want to be named, told the BBC: "I've seen a student slap a teacher in the face. "They threatened me with chairs, I've seen ...

BBC  ∙  August 19, 2025


US and Europe to Work Immediately on Ukraine Security Plan ...
... on condition of anonymity to discuss private deliberations. The aim is to avoid Russia demanding restrictions on the size of Kyiv's military as part of a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2025


Intel gets $2 billion lifeline in the form of SoftBank equity investment ...
SoftBank's decision to invest in Intel is not connected to Trump, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. The White House did not immediately ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2025


Germany's Allianz Offers Debt in Litmus Test for Perpetual Bonds ...
... person familiar with the matter. Laurent Frings, head of European credit research at Aegon Asset Management, says the risk of default or a skipped coupon is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2025


Anglian Water Offers New Bond After Regulator Fine, Equity Boost ...
... person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified. Barclays is sole bookrunner, the person said. The notes are expected to be rated BBB- by ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2025


Exclusive: India market regulator reconsiders intraday limits for ...
... sources said. They declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to the media. In February, SEBI proposed an intraday limit of 10 billion ...

Reuters  ∙  August 19, 2025


Early Xiaomi Backer Qiming Slashes Fund Goal to $600 Million ...
... people familiar with the matter said, asking to remain anonymous discussing private deliberations. The firm, led by founding managing partner Duane Kuang ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2025


VPBank Plans Vietnam IPO for Securities Unit Later This Year ...
... Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, plans an initial public offering of its securities unit later this year, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 19, 2025