Anonymous Source Tracker

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


'The eels were climbing out of the water to die': why did every fish in ...
Other sources close to local government in East Sussex, who did not wish to be identified, are in despair at the situation. “There is so much to do with ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 24, 2026


Nearly 200K workers in Hochul's $11B Medicaid program will hold ...
A low turnout election could help the union, a source said, because the labor group only needs to win a simple majority of the votes cast. “It would be a ...

New York Post  ∙  September 24, 2026


Australia's Firmus expects $77 million first-half loss as it plans $5 ...
The people declined to be identified because the ​information is confidential. The document did not contain any further forecasts beyond the first half of ...

Reuters  ∙  September 24, 2026


Will Blakeman's home turf break as intended? - Newsday
A consultant who declined to be identified told The Point that Nassau will serve as a local test of whether the new even-year voting law heightens ...

Newsday  ∙  September 24, 2026


James Copenhaver, survivor of Trump rally shooting, dead after ...
Ken Silva, a journalist who wrote a book about the assassination attempt, wrote on his website that a person close to Copenhaver's family also confirmed ...

New York Post  ∙  September 24, 2026


An urban hike in the Berkeley Hills made me love the city again
Steve, who chose to remain anonymous, plays his violin at Indian Rock Park. Brontë Wittpenn/S.F. Chronicle. It includes three rocky miniparks, stellar views, ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  September 24, 2026


NYC teachers struggle with parking, tickets and scarce school spaces
At the brand-new Queens Innovation Center on Northern Boulevard, one high-school teacher, who declined to be named, told The Post that teachers have been ...

New York Post  ∙  September 24, 2026


You better Beliebe it. Justin Bieber played a set at MacArthur Park
A source close to Bieber told E! News that he visited the park to distribute gift cards and other resources to unhoused people. A spokesperson for the ...

LA Times  ∙  September 24, 2026


Banks Eye £3.6 Billion in Junk Bonds, Infra Loans for DCC Buyout
The lenders plan to sell down the financing next year, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the matter is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 24, 2026


Education Dept. break up is adding inefficiency, workers say - NPR
They all asked not to be named because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the moves and fear professional repercussions for doing so. Sponsor ...

NPR  ∙  September 24, 2026


Beijing Urges Chinese LNG Buyers to Avoid Resales Before Winter
... asked not to be named as they're not authorized to speak to the media. More From Bloomberg. First Day Of the Avalon Aerospace & Defence Exposition. China Is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 24, 2026


PepsiCo to Raise Some Prices After Cuts Failed to Grow Sales
... asked not to be named because they are not authorized to speak publicly. More From Bloomberg. First Day Of the Avalon Aerospace & Defence Exposition. China Is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 24, 2026


'Gun-shy' after 2024: Angie Nixon says Democratic leaders are wary ...
A senior Democratic aide with knowledge of the conversations told MS NOW that polling will, of course, help drive spending. Disputing the idea that party ...

MS NOW  ∙  September 24, 2026


GM CEO Mary Barra to attend Trump's state dinner for Xi, sources say
Barra will not be ​joined by Stellantis (STLAM.MI) , opens new tab CEO Antonio Filosa, who ‌is ⁠out of the country, two sources said. Ford ( ...

Reuters  ∙  September 23, 2026


US to fund $7 billion of Argentina mineral, energy projects ... - Reuters
The funding is part of a package to be announced in New York ​on Wednesday during the United Nations General Assembly, a person familiar with the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  September 23, 2026


Oil falls on increased Gulf supply and hopes for US-Iran talks | Reuters
On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia restarted operations on its East-West Pipeline to the Red Sea, three sources briefed on the ‌matter said, ⁠with signs of an ...

Reuters  ∙  September 23, 2026


California deal on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger spurs frustration
William Tong — who had signed on to the lawsuit — had said they needed more concessions, according to three knowledgeable sources close to the negotiations.

LA Times  ∙  September 23, 2026


U.N. Updates: Zelensky Warns of Growing Global Cost of Russia's ...
A store owner on Second Avenue between 43rd and 44th declined to give her name but said the blocked roads were deterring customers from coming into her ...

New York Times  ∙  September 23, 2026


California health system to pay $18M in therapist assault case
She was granted anonymity in accordance with the Chronicle's sourcing policies. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad. The receptionist “just didn't ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  September 23, 2026


China's Xi to visit Washington without CEO delegation, sources say
​Both sources declined to be identified because the plan ​was not public. Asked at a regular briefing on Wednesday whether business ‌leaders ⁠would ...

Reuters  ∙  September 23, 2026


Xi to visit Washington without delegation of Chinese business ...
Both sources declined to be identified because the plan was not public. Asked at a regular briefing on Wednesday whether business leaders would accompany Xi ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  September 23, 2026


LG, Samsung face India tariff evasion investigation over OLED TV ...
... declined to be identified as the matter is confidential. For OLED parts, India's Directorate of Revenue Intelligence believes Samsung and LG should have ...

Reuters  ∙  September 23, 2026


Prince Harry's AI speech cut short by teleprompter glitch - USA Today
23, did not go as planned after his teleprompter malfunctioned, a source familiar with the situation confirmed to USA TODAY. "We do not have years for what ...

USA Today  ∙  September 23, 2026


L&G to cut a tenth of its workforce - Financial Times
A person close to the process said that if the 1,000 target was not reached by mid-2027, the company would then seek to make compulsory redundancies. The ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 23, 2026


Airtel Money plans one of London's largest IPOs in years | Reuters
A source close to the matter said Airtel Money could raise about $800 million from ⁠the offering, which would give it a market capitalisation of between $8 ...

Reuters  ∙  September 23, 2026


Green Steel Startup Hydnum Said in Talks to Sell Up to 50% Stake
The shareholders are working with advisors as they hold advanced discussions to sell as much as 50% in the company, said the people, who asked not to be named ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


Vitol Trader Confirmed Radiant World Deal That Vitol Now Denies
... asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the issue. More From Bloomberg. Gamescom 2026 Computer Gaming Fair in Germany. Nvidia's Stock Is Flashing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


Jaxson Dart's injury reignites Trump sports curse possibility
23, citing a person familiar with the situation. Fans on social media have pointed to a potential curse tied to President Donald Trump in the wake of the ...

USA Today  ∙  September 23, 2026


Trump Jr.'s 1789 Capital in Talks to Raise $3 Billion in New Funds
... to raise $3 billion for its second growth fund, according to a person familiar with the matter, bolstering its push to make larger bets on startups.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


L&G Seeks to Cut About 10% of Workforce by Middle of 2027
The program will initially be voluntary in the UK but L&G will consider mandatory layoffs depending on takeup, according to a person familiar with the plan.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


Activist Investor Jana Again Pushes Six Flags to Explore Sale
... Partners is again urging the board of amusement park operator Six Flags Entertainment Corp. to explore a sale, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


CoreWeave-Tied Data Center Raises $1.1 Billion in Junk Bonds
The five-year notes priced at 98.5 cents on the dollar to yield 9.25%, according to a person familiar with the matter. That's roughly 2.7 percentage points ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


Triton Partners Is Said to Mull Sale or IPO of Trench Group
... asked not to be identified discussing a confidential matter. More From Bloomberg. Carlyle Group Files With SEC For Initial Public Offering. Carlyle Said to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


Citigroup Sets Up Paramount Loan Calls as Banks Prepare to Sell ...
The meetings will kick off at 10:30 a.m. New York time, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because they're not ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


Nvidia-Backed AI Startup Seeks $10 Billion Before Australian IPO
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. The facility may carry a five-year tenor, the people said. For you. Based on your reading history.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


Barry Diller Drops Offer to Buy the Rest of MGM Resorts - Bloomberg
... asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. More From Bloomberg. Signage at the Morgan Stanley headquarters. Morgan Stanley Investment-Bank ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


Peloton Holds Talks for Potential $800 Million Debut Bond Deal
... asked not to be identified because they're not authorized to speak publicly. More From Bloomberg. Signage at the Morgan Stanley headquarters. Morgan Stanley ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


White House Defends Trump's Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico ...
One of MS NOW's alleged infractions, according to a White House letter, was a June 2026 story claiming “a source said that President Trump 'underestimated ...

New York Times  ∙  September 23, 2026


Machado Fails to Slip Into Venezuela While Rodríguez Is Away
Machado sought to travel from Panama to Venezuela by different routes, according to a person with direct knowledge of her plans. The attempts came as acting ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


Machado Tries, Fails to Enter Venezuela as Rodriguez Meets Trump
Machado sought to travel from Panama to Venezuela by several routes, according to a person with direct knowledge of her plans. The attempts came as acting ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


Mike Norvell's Florida State future hinges on one number - USA Today
That could mean freezing or reducing the roster budget, according to a person with direct knowledge of internal discussions. It also could lead to a clean ...

USA Today  ∙  September 23, 2026


Xi Jinping arrives for high-stakes summit with Donald Trump as ...
Xi will stay at the Waldorf Astoria, which was previously the Trump hotel, according to someone familiar with his plans. When Xi last visited Washington he ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 23, 2026


UK Will Keep Sanctions on Russian Tycoons, Critical of EU's Lift
They were granted anonymity discussing details of a conversation that have not been made public. HomeBTV+Market DataOpinionAudioOriginalsMagazineEvents. News.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 23, 2026


GM CEO Mary Barra to attend Trump's state dinner for Xi, sources say
24 for Chinese President Xi Jinping, two sources familiar with the matter said, as US automakers warn against allowing Chinese manufacturers into the market, ...

USA Today  ∙  September 23, 2026


'It sent a message': anti-migrant feeling pervades Hampshire town ...
... declined to give his name. He also cited the fact that Gosport's nearby Rowner area had been allocated money – as much as £20m – from the government's Pride ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 23, 2026


Troy Carter launches bid to run Congressional Black Caucus - Politico
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. What else GOP leaders must weigh: the chamber's return would trigger an impeachment vote on Defense Secretary ...

Politico  ∙  September 23, 2026


Taiwan, human rights are 'red lines' for China, ambassador says ...
... on condition of anonymity. China's military has significantly increased the number of naval, coast guard and research ships around Taiwan, in the South and ...

USA Today  ∙  September 23, 2026


Paraguay calls for Venezuela's return to Mercosur trade bloc - Reuters
The source said Venezuela's return would face significant hurdles, as it would need to ​comply with Mercosur requirements ​over trade and ⁠tariff rules.

Reuters  ∙  September 23, 2026


Trump ramps up noncitizen voting prosecutions ahead of midterms
The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to ​discuss details of the investigations, said the pace of prosecutions would likely increase in the ...

Reuters  ∙  September 23, 2026


Russian envoy Dmitriev is heading to US for talks with Trump ...
... representatives Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and others, ‌two sources familiar with preparations for the talks told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  September 23, 2026