Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Data Center Firm PolarDC Sets Nordic Record With Junk Bond Sale
... asked not to be identified. It attracted investor bids of more than €2.9 billion. More From Bloomberg. Pro-government supporters beneath an image of Iran's ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 27, 2026


Copasa Offers Said to Fall Below Minimum Price; Shares Tumble
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. More From Bloomberg. Pro-government supporters beneath an image of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 27, 2026


Warner Bros. Prices $15 Billion Loan Deal Amid High Demand
... asked not to be identified. More From Bloomberg. Bank of Korea Distributes Banknotes ahead of Lunar New Year. Korea Short-Term Debt Pricing Too Many BOK Hikes ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 27, 2026


To Make a Deal With Trump, Iran Wants Billions of Its Money Unfrozen
But a senior U.S. administration official who declined to be named told reporters on Sunday that while the question of Iran's frozen funds could potentially ...

New York Times  ∙  May 27, 2026


India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to Gulf
They declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to the media. Exports of basmati rice fell 7% during the period to 2.3 million metric ...

Reuters  ∙  May 27, 2026


IndiGo, Air India cut June-July domestic flights amid high jet fuel ...
The sources declined to be named ​as they were not authorised to share the information. The cuts could tighten seat availability on some domestic ​routes ...

Reuters  ∙  May 27, 2026


Jets adding Younghoe Koo to their kicker competition, AP source says
A person familiar with the move says the New York Jets are signing kicker Younghoe Koo to compete for the position.

Washington Post  ∙  May 27, 2026


TSMC's CEO Pledges 30%-Plus Incentive Bump While AI Profits Soar
... a person familiar with the matter. The person asked not to be named as the company event was private. More From Bloomberg. Pro-government supporters beneath ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 27, 2026


Vista Private Credit Fund Limits Redemptions After Swiss Firm ...
in the first quarter, according to a person familiar with the matter. Partners Capital, a major shareholder in the business development company, says on its ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 27, 2026


60 Minutes journalist accuses CBS News of penalizing her after ...
Her contract expired on Saturday, and a source close to Alfonsi said her team had not heard from CBS recently. Still, she remains employed by the network ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 27, 2026


Prince Harry faces fresh backlash over Afghanistan kill count claims
A source close to the production told Newsweek the project was not a deliberate rebuttal but reflects Harry's deep connection to NATO veterans. Newsweek + 1 ...

MSN  ∙  May 27, 2026


Senate Republicans battle over future of parliamentarian - The Hill
There are quite a few members now who are saying, 'We should have fired her day one,'” said a Senate Republican aide who requested anonymity to talk about ...

The Hill  ∙  May 27, 2026


Exclusive-Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam ...
... declined to be identified because the information is private. Reuters reporters observed heavy construction vehicles and workers on the site during a visit ...

MSN  ∙  May 27, 2026


Pete Golding's message to the NCAA: You don't want this fight
... a person close to the situation told USA TODAY Sports. Golding declined comment to USA TODAY Sports when asked Wednesday if he threatened the NCAA — but ...

USA Today  ∙  May 27, 2026


Oil falls as Iranian state television reports details of peace proposal
Tasnim, a semi-official news agency affiliated to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, quoted a person close to the negotiations as saying they were positive and ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 27, 2026


Samsung workers set for $400,000 bonus after deal to share AI profits
Workers in its DX division, which makes smartphones, televisions and other gadgets, will only receive about Won6mn in bonuses, according to a person close to ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 27, 2026


Donald Trump says rising economic costs will not force him into Iran ...
Tasnim, a semi-official news agency affiliated to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, quoted a person close to the negotiations as saying the talks in Doha were ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 27, 2026


Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi treated for thyroid cancer
Axios reported the diagnosis having occurred shortly after she left the Department of Justice, citing an anonymous source. Katie Miller, wife of key Trump ...

MSN  ∙  May 27, 2026


China adds homegrown AI chips to 'secure and reliable ... - MSN
An anonymous source told the SCMP that companies can choose whether to submit products for testing, so exclusion doesn't necessarily indicate a failed ...

MSN  ∙  May 27, 2026


Report: Former attorney general Pam Bondi treated for thyroid cancer
Axios reported the diagnosis having occurred shortly after she left the Department of Justice, citing an anonymous source. Katie Miller, the wife of White ...

MSN  ∙  May 27, 2026


Target to Evaluate Staff on How Well They Interact With Shoppers
... asked not to be named discussing internal matters. More From Bloomberg. Pro-government supporters beneath an image of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 27, 2026


Fireworks AI in Talks for Funding at $15 Billion Valuation - Bloomberg
Index Ventures, which previously invested in Fireworks, is set to co-lead the round, said one of the people, who asked not to be named because the discussions ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 27, 2026


Ousted BP chair Manifold hires law firm Mishcon de Reya, source says
... a source familiar with the situation. The source did not say in what way the law firm would act for Manifold. Manifold has said he disputed BP's version of ...

MSN  ∙  May 27, 2026


ESPN: Lakers have laid off more than a dozen team employees
... a source familiar with the situation told ESPN," wrote Dave McMenamin. "... The layoffs Wednesday affected various departments including marketing, team ...

USA Today  ∙  May 27, 2026


Lakers fire more than a dozen employees - HoopsHype
... a source familiar with the situation told ESPN. ESPN. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at ...

USA Today  ∙  May 27, 2026


Exclusive: Justice Department launches a criminal investigation into ...
... who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.

CNN  ∙  May 27, 2026


NPR's newsroom shrinks through buyouts and layoffs
It also is buying out at least 18 news staffers who voluntarily accepted offers to depart, according to three people with direct knowledge. (The people ...

NPR  ∙  May 27, 2026


Brazil central bank chief weighs two women for Copom vacancies ...
... people with direct knowledge people with direct knowledge of the ​matter told Reuters. A name under consideration for the ...

Reuters  ∙  May 27, 2026


What led to Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara's downfall
... people with direct knowledge of the complaint. The document named all three women accused of having a sexual relationship with O'Hara, according to these ...

Star Tribune  ∙  May 27, 2026


Iran War Live Updates: Fighting Flares in Lebanon, Complicating ...
Two Israeli military officials, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive plans, also said that Israeli troops were operating in advance of the “forward ...

New York Times  ∙  May 27, 2026


US strikes Iran again, official says, after Trump denies deal on Strait ...
The U.S. official, who requested anonymity to speak candidly about military operations, told Reuters on Wednesday the military shot down four Iranian attack ...

Reuters  ∙  May 27, 2026


Trump administration to send Americans exposed to Ebola to a new ...
... requested anonymity to share the administration's plans. The person said the plan would help patients avoid an hourslong medical evacuation to the U.S.. It ...

The Hill  ∙  May 27, 2026


Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face ...
He spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. Iran claimed the shutdown was a wartime necessity. Iranian authorities first shut down the internet ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 27, 2026


US carries out new strikes in Iran against a military site and drones ...
The official, who spoke ​on condition of anonymity, said the military site ⁠that was struck was an Iranian ground control station ​in Iran's Bandar Abbas ...

Reuters  ∙  May 27, 2026


Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new ...
... insisted on anonymity to share the Republican administration's plans. The person said the plan would help patients avoid an hourslong medical evacuation to ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 27, 2026


Copasa Said to Mull Relaunch of Offering; Perfin Adds to Stake
... two bids for a 30% stake in the Brazilian water utility came in below the government's minimum price, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 27, 2026


Man City in advanced talks for Man Utd target Elliot Anderson ... - MSN
Sources close to both clubs now anticipate significant progress on the transfer within the next 48 hours. When to Retire: An Easy Planning Guide and Ongoing ...

MSN  ∙  May 27, 2026


Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates ...
Sources close to Hamas said Emad Esleem, a local Gaza City commander, was killed in the strike. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. MOURNERS SAY KILLINGS WON ...

Reuters  ∙  May 27, 2026


The Union fire Bradley Carnell with MLS's worst record at the World ...
The Union fired manager Bradley Carnell on Wednesday, a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to The Inquirer. After winning the Supporters' Shield ...

MSN  ∙  May 27, 2026


EDF delays Edison stake sale to 2027 as Hormuz crisis drags on ...
The sources said EDF advisers are now working to tweak Edison's business plan in order to factor in LNG disruptions. Discussions with potential investors ...

Reuters  ∙  May 27, 2026


American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say
American Airlines set up its Hyderabad hub in 2024 and employs about 400 staff focused on software engineering, AI and ​cybersecurity, the sources said. The ...

Reuters  ∙  May 27, 2026


U.S. conducts another strike against Iran after Trump says ... - NPR
... on the condition of anonymity on the condition of anonymity. The U.S. military also struck an Iranian ground control station in ...

NPR  ∙  May 27, 2026


US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in ...
... on the condition of anonymity. The sanctions move, first reported by The Associated Press, is the latest U.S. effort to use economic leverage on top of ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 27, 2026


How Trump's War With Iran Is Giving Somali Pirates an Opening
The analysts spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were discussing sensitive security assessments. That shift carries consequences. International ...

Time  ∙  May 27, 2026


Lazard taps BofA veteran Burton-Morgan for new ECM advisory role ...
Burton-Morgan will be ​the head of equity capital markets ​advisory in North America, the source said · He ⁠moves from Bank of America (BAC. · Lazard did ​not ...

Reuters  ∙  May 27, 2026


Banks in Hong Kong tighten investment account rules after Beijing's ...
... are moving quickly to comply with a ​Beijing-led crackdown on cross-border investment, according to documents and sources ‌with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters  ∙  May 27, 2026


Former Orleans DA Leon Cannizzaro retires from AG Murrill's office ...
... , three sources with knowledge of the decision told Fox 8. How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching Your Mortgage · Ad. LendingTree. Cannizzaro, ...

MSN  ∙  May 27, 2026


Samuel L. Jackson endorses Karen Bass for L.A. mayor
According to The L.A. Times, two sources with knowledge of Ms. Bass' office said she told then-interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva that an early draft of ...

Washington Times  ∙  May 27, 2026


Source: Lakers lay off over a dozen amid business-side reorg - MSN
... a source familiar with the situation told ESPN.

MSN  ∙  May 27, 2026


Lakers' Mark Walter era takes dramatic turn with major internal ...
... a source familiar with the situation told ESPN. With the franchise trying to model its front office after the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles ...

MSN  ∙  May 27, 2026