Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Rafah Crossing in Gaza Reopens, Another Step for Fragile Cease-Fire
... insisted on anonymity to describe it. In the Egyptian capital, the committee has been putting together plans for aiding and rebuilding Gaza, participating ...

New York Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


WNBA has no counter for players' proposal as CBA talks resume
The WNBA coming to the table without a counterproposal “set the tone” early, the source said. Explore More. An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 ...

New York Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


Barry Callebaut CEO left after high-level split over cocoa, sources say
Both sides agreed that a change was needed, the source said, adding that there were also other areas of disagreement, including on the level of investment in ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Sheriff believes Savannah Guthrie's mother was abducted - CNN
Agents are assisting with analysis of data from cell phone towers near the Guthrie home, the source said, which is an FBI specialty often offered to support ...

CNN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Kim Kardashian & Lewis Hamilton's Date Included 'Couple's Massage'
“They clearly wanted to have some time for just the two of them,” the source said. Ultimately, Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton's couple's massage rumor ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 2, 2026


China's teapots buy Iranian oil to replace Venezuelan ... - Reuters
... Venezuelan shipments that have stalled after the U.S. claimed control of the OPEC producer last month, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Monday.

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Oracle Kicks Off Eight-Part Dollar Bond Sale in AI Funding Rush
The company is selling debt in as many as eight parts with maturities ranging from 3 to 40 years, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


TIM SA in talks to buy back majority stake in Brazilian fibre unit ...
... with knowledge of the matter said. TIM SA, which is majority owned by Telecom Italia, sold the ‌stake in I-Systems, which was then called FiberCo, to ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 2, 2026


Mercuria Joins List of Traders Vying for Venezuela Oil - Bloomberg
Commodities trader Mercuria Energy Group is exploring Venezuelan oil trades, according to people with knowledge of the matter, after the Trump ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


DOGE aide known as 'Big Balls' resigns - MSN
A White House official with knowledge of the matter confirmed that Edward Coristine, who codes under the “Big Balls” alias, departed, in a statement to The Hill ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Trump Drops Demand for Cash From Harvard After Stiff Resistance
... officials briefed on the matter, speaking on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations. The White House's concession comes amid sagging ...

New York Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


The takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery is coming to a head ...
That's the message coming from WBD's mercurial CEO David Zaslav, according to sources close to the company, after WBD on Monday filed an amended proxy ...

New York Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


Sources: WNBA, players' union meeting Monday could be 'pivotal'
The WNBA and WNBPA will meet Monday morning in New York, sources close to the process told ESPN, a meeting many believe could be "pivotal" in whether a new ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


'Mandelson under fire' and 'Bring justice for Epstein victims' - BBC
Sources close to the House Oversight Committee, which the paper says has "spearheaded" the release of the Epstein files, say they are "poised to issue" Lord ...

BBC  ∙  February 2, 2026


Sources: How Barcelona are planning to pull off signing of Man City ...
While the idea may sound far-fetched given Barcelona's current financial struggles, sources close to the club insist that Joan Laporta has not given up on ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 2, 2026


Porsche Mulls Cutting Electric Sports Cars to Rein In Budget
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. New Chief Executive Officer Michael Leiters may scrap the planned 718 line of Boxster ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


Disney Is Close to Picking Parks Chief D'Amaro as Next CEO
... D'Amaro to the role of chief executive officer and will vote on naming a new leader in the coming week, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


Trump pardon attorney Ed Martin reportedly sidelined - CNBC
... people familiar with the matter. Martin's role was narrowed following a protracted feud with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, the sources told MS NOW ...

CNBC  ∙  February 2, 2026


Disney (DIS) earnings Q1 2026 - CNBC
Disney's board is meeting this week and is expected to vote on a successor to CEO Bob Iger, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. In this article. DIS.

CNBC  ∙  February 2, 2026


NYC Real Estate Binge Piles Pressure on Germany's BVK
This article is based on conversations with more than a dozen people familiar with the matter who asked for anonymity to discuss private information. They ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


U.S.-Iran nuclear talks planned for Friday amid military buildup - Axios
... sources with knowledge and a U.S. official. A fourth source familiar with the planning said a meeting on Friday was "the best case scenario" but cautioned ...

Axios  ∙  February 2, 2026


Sources say Toronto remains the team most sources with …
Sources say Toronto remains the team most sources with knowledge of the situation see as a viable suitor for the All-Star big man. marcstein.substack.com.

Yahoo  ∙  February 2, 2026


Carlyle in talks with potential UAE partners on Lukoil assets, sources ...
... sources with knowledge of the process said. Carlyle and Lukoil on Thursday announced a preliminary deal that would transfer a wide range.

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Ed Martin removed as head of Justice Department's 'Weaponization ...
... person familiar with the matter. Martin remains the department's pardon attorney, but is now working out of a building across Washington that houses some ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


Temasek, LIC are said to plan share sales in NSE's India IPO
... person familiar with the matter. State Bank of India Ltd and SBI Capital Markets Ltd are also likely to participate as sellers in the long-awaited IPO ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 2, 2026


OnlyFans in Talks to Sell 60% Stake Valuing Firm at $3.5 Billion
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter. San Francisco-based Architect Capital has entered exclusive talks with OnlyFans owner ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


Poland Plans Japanese Bond Market Return After Two-Year Hiatus
The country is planning to price the bonds on Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing the issue.

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


Private equity group's £1bn sale of UK accounting firm collapses
One person familiar with the matter said its partners will vote on whether to sell a stake. Saffery said it had begun a project to “explore options for ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI ...
The transaction values SpaceX at $1 trillion, and xAI at $250 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. Investors in xAI will receive 0.1433 ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Inside a Minneapolis school where 50% of students are too afraid of ...
A 16-year-old Minneapolis high school student who was detained by ICE and did not want to be identified. Portrait of Andrea Castillo. By Andrea Castillo.

LA Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


Musk Is Said to Be in Advanced Talks to Combine SpaceX, xAI
Reuters reported last week that SpaceX and xAI were in discussions to merge, citing a person briefed on the matter and company filings. SpaceX, which is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


'Deadbeat' hedge fund boss, sued by his own mother, declares ...
“That's an unbelievable net worth claim since it seems to exclude his trusts,” said one person briefed on the matter. Ader begged the Miami court, which is ...

New York Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


SpaceX is in advanced talks to combine with xAI - MSN
Reuters reported last week that SpaceX and xAI were in discussions to merge, citing a person briefed on the matter and company filings. SpaceX, which is ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


EIG Global Energy plans new fund to keep Aramco pipeline stake ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter said. The so-called continuation fund would allow the U.S.-based infrastructure ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Exclusive: Apollo to invest in Canada's largest fitness club operator ...
The deal values the gym company at around C$2 billion ($1.46 billion), according to sources familiar with the matter. Sign up here. Founded by David 'Patch ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Engagement und Beiträge der vertrauenswürdigen Community - MSN
So in that case, yeah, an embarrassingly small amount. [Honnold will be paid in the mid-six figures for the climb, according to two people with direct knowledge ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


CVC to sell personal care business FineToday to Bain Capital in ...
... care company FineToday to Bain Capital, in a deal worth around 200 billion yen ($1.29 billion), a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday.

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


At least one LSU athlete among those investigated for potential non ...
A person with direct knowledge of the investigation said Monday the investigation was not department-wide and did not involve the football program. The ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  February 2, 2026


Implications of Panama court ruling to quash CK Hutchison port ...
All parties are still in talks on the sale of CK Hutchison's ports, said a person with direct knowledge of the transaction, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Players' union frustrated with WNBA's lack of urgency in CBA talks
In the league's latest offer, the WNBA reportedly proposed a system where players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue, a person with direct knowledge ...

USA Today  ∙  February 2, 2026


Key House conservatives bow to Trump ahead of government ...
... a person with direct knowledge of one of her calls. But Luna and Burchett later told CNN they would likely drop their opposition after meeting with Trump on ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 2, 2026


At least one LSU athlete among those investigated for potential non ...
... A person with direct knowledge of the investigation said Monday the investigation was not department-wide and did not involve the football program.

Yahoo  ∙  February 2, 2026


Explainer-What we know in Panama court ruling as CK Hutchison ...
All parties are still in talks on the sale of CK Hutchison's ports, said a person with direct knowledge of the transaction, who ‍spoke on condition of anonymity ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 2, 2026


Exclusive-Saks ending e-commerce partnership with Amazon ... - MSN
On Friday, a source said Saks will wind down its Saks on Amazon storefront so it can focus on parts of its business it sees as spurring more growth. Ask A ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Lewis Hamilton Booked 'Couple's Massage' for Date — Source
A source said, “It all appeared to be very romantic.” They added, “Kim and Lewis made use of all the facilities on offer.” The insider also claimed, “They ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 2, 2026


Diamondbacks, Carlos Santana in agreement on deal, per source
The agreement, first reported by the New York Post's Jon Heyman, is pending a physical, a source said. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic ...

Yahoo  ∙  February 2, 2026


Is the CSC investigating LSU football for potential NIL violations?
"A source said the inquiry is unrelated to the football program," Alexander wrote on social media. Not much else is known about the specifics of the CSC ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Justice Dept. Sidelines Ed Martin as Chief of Weaponization Group
(A person close to Mr. Blanche said the Schiff investigation did not play a significant part in the decision.) It is not clear what purpose the task force ...

New York Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


Trump extends a fragile truce with Colombia's Petro - POLITICO
“The president thinks he can whip [Petro] into shape,” according to a person close to the White House and familiar with the administration's South American ...

Politico  ∙  February 2, 2026


What do the Jeffrey Epstein files reveal about Peter Mandelson's ...
The FT first learned about these payments in September, at which point a person close to Mandelson described the allegation as “inconceivable”. Mandelson ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 2, 2026