Anonymous Source Tracker

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


China extends banks' bulk bad loan disposal programme through ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter, as lenders grapple with rising consumer loan defaults and credit card delinquencies. The National Financial Regulatory ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Brendon McCullum and Rob Key likely to retain England roles ...
Sources with knowledge of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)'s thinking indicate that McCullum and Key are set to continue on to the T20 World Cup in ...

New York Times  ∙  January 7, 2026


China Vanke wins nod from lenders to defer interest payments ...
Jan 7 (Reuters) - China Vanke has struck a deal with domestic lenders to defer loan interest payments to September, two sources with knowledge of the matter ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Trae Young's preferred trade destination revealed
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young reportedly prefers the Washington Wizards as his top trade destination, sources with knowledge of the situation ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Maduro and wife injured as US forces burst into compound
The injuries appeared to have occurred during or just before that moment, according to the U.S. official and person familiar with the matter. Cilia Flores was ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


JPMorgan reaches deal to become Apple credit card issuer, source ...
JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over the Apple credit card from Goldman Sachs, according to a person familiar with the matter. The news comes ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Turkey Joins EM Bond Rush With Year's First Dollar Note Issuance ...
The government is offering the seven-year dollar securities with initial yield talk in the 6.65% area, according to a person familiar with the matter, who's not ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 7, 2026


Trump signs order pressing defense firms to cut buybacks
... on stock buybacks and dividends while boosting investment in infrastructure and weapons production, according to a person familiar with the matter.

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Democratic Party could have plausible victory in Alaska with Mary ...
It was reported yesterday that Peltola could be moving for a return to the Senate, with two people close to the matter telling Axios an announcement of her ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Black woman calls out Sephora worker for falsely accusing her of ...
In the video she recorded, the guard accused her of theft, refused to give his name, and then walked away, leaving her and her sister standing with other ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Anthropic Said to Be in Talks to Raise Funding at a $350 Billion ...
... with knowledge of the matter. Talks over the financing, which would be led by Coatue Management as well as GIC, which is Singapore's sovereign wealth fund ...

New York Times  ∙  January 7, 2026


Chevron in Talks With US to Extend Venezuela Operating License ...
... , according to a person with knowledge of the matter, as President Donald Trump seeks to enlist US companies in rebuilding the country's decaying oil sector.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 7, 2026


Bipartisan crypto talks hit new hurdle in Senate Ag - Live Updates ...
15, according to two people with knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss closed-door talks. But, in a twist, the new draft does not ...

Politico  ∙  January 7, 2026


US Justice Department sues two California cities over natural gas ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday. Autos & Transportationcategory · GM to take $6 billion writedown on EV pullback. 21 hours ago. GM ...

Reuters  ∙  January 7, 2026


Homeland Security plans 2,000 officers in Minnesota for its 'largest ...
... person briefed on the matter. The agents are expected to be dispatched in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, the person said. The people were not authorized to ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Lowell to purchase two restroom trailers for public use
A Cambodian-American man, who declined to give his name, said Tuesday he had been on the streets since the New Hampshire company he worked for closed. He ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Mom waiting to pick up daughter from NYC dance class has brand ...
The 44-year-old woman – who did not want to be identified – was parked on the corner of Broadway and Reade streets, waiting for her daughter to finish class ...

New York Post  ∙  January 7, 2026


Joe Marino – Reporter | New York Post
The 44-year-old woman – who did not want to be identified – · Mom waiting to pick up daughter from NYC dance class has brand-new Audi carjacked by 'brazen ...

New York Post  ∙  January 7, 2026


'Rare occasion': Newaygo firefighters help rescue bald eagle from ...
“It was a team effort by all involved,” said the sergeant, who did not want to be identified. “A very rare occasion.” Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Jefferies discloses $30mn loss on lending exposure to First Brands
First Brands sought as much as $800mn from creditors in late December, said people briefed on the matter. Lenders balked at the sum, given the business's ...

Financial Times  ∙  January 7, 2026


Abu Dhabi paid for Nigel Farage to meet senior UAE officials
The meetings were arranged by Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy, who regularly travels to the Arab nation for business reasons, said people briefed on the matter.

Financial Times  ∙  January 7, 2026


Americas - Page 7 - The New York Times Canada
... people briefed on the matter. By Julian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela's Machado: Fears of ...

New York Times  ∙  January 7, 2026


Detroit Tigers sign reliever Burch Smith to minor-league contract
... on condition of anonymity because it hasn't been announced. So far, it's the most lucrative minor-league contract the Tigers have dished out during the 2025 ...

USA Today  ∙  January 7, 2026


Somalia denies US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse ...
” The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private reporting from American diplomats in the region. Somalia's foreign ministry said that the ...

ABC News  ∙  January 7, 2026


Lebanese pop star turned militant Fadel Shaker tells court he is ...
... on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak about the ongoing trial to the media. Shaker also said that there were disagreements ...

ABC News  ∙  January 7, 2026


John Harbaugh's sudden availability adds more intrigue to NFL ...
Both spoke on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private. Teams with head coaches can't secretly work behind the scenes to hire Harbaugh or ...

ABC News  ∙  January 7, 2026


Embiid, George lead 76ers to a 131-110 win over Wizards, who ...
Corey Kispert is also headed from Washington to Atlanta, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not ...

ABC News  ∙  January 7, 2026


Hawks roll to 117-110 victory over Pelicans as word of Trae Young ...
Corey Kispert is also headed from Washington to Atlanta, said the person, who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the trade had not received the ...

ABC News  ∙  January 7, 2026


During Maduro Raid in Venezuela, a Close Call for Helicopters and ...
... on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. As the damaged helicopter struggled to stay aloft and deliver its ...

New York Times  ∙  January 7, 2026


Venezuela will ship sanctioned oil to U.S. indefinitely, sources say
U.S. sanctions will be selectively rolled back as part of the agreement, the sources said. Oil sales from Venezuela to continue indefinitely, sanctions will ...

CNBC  ∙  January 7, 2026


Mohammad Sinwar: the Hamas military chief who said striking Israel ...
Like his brother Yahya, Sinwar had survived many Israeli assassination attempts, including airstrikes and planted explosives, Hamas sources said. When ...

Reuters  ∙  January 7, 2026


Exclusive: US seizes Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker ...
It was unclear where exactly the ship would now go, but sources said it would likely be entering British territorial waters. Britain's Ministry of Defence ...

Reuters  ∙  January 7, 2026


Hasina's niece may sue Bangladesh's anti-corruption body
... on suing Bangladeshi authorities, according to a person close to her. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


In post-Maduro Venezuela, US eyes security chief as potential target ...
... sources briefed on the matter. U.S. officials also decided to work with Maduro's allies for now out of concern that the country could descend into chaos if ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


JPMorgan Chase reaches a deal to take over the Apple credit card
JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over the Apple credit-card program from Goldman Sachs, according to people familiar with the matter.

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


What to Know About Iran's Protests—and Trump's Threat of U.S. ...
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the doctor said at least 217 protester deaths, “most by live ammunition,” had been recorded across six hospitals ...

Time  ∙  January 7, 2026


Oil sales from Venezuela to continue indefinitely and sanctions will ...
Oil sales from Venezuela will continue indefinitely and U.S. sanctions will be reduced, sources close to the White House told CNBC's Brian Sullivan on Wednesday ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


WNBA hasn't countered players' latest offer as deadline closes in
According to sources familiar with negotiations, the union was still awaiting a response from the league to the proposal they submitted roughly two weeks ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Trump's bid to block corporate homebuying blindsides Wall Street
Some major owners of single-family rental homes were blindsided by the news, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Traders immediately dumped ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


'We're scared to go out': Man speaks out about violent assault in ...
A Knoxville man, who chose to remain anonymous, was out with his wife on Christmas Day enjoying a movie, Christmas lights, and dinner. While walking home ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Trump threatened GOP senators who voted for war powers ...
... a person familiar with the exchange. Collins, a six-term senator who is up for re-election this year, hasn't formally announced her political plans. A ...

NBC News  ∙  January 7, 2026


The brutal Maduro enforcer standing in Trump's way in Venezuela
Many who did asked not to be named. A 50-year-old woman in the northwestern city of Maracaibo said Cabello is seen as someone who knows the country and all ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


'Freaked out' about the bond market: White House reels from Powell ...
... person familiar with the matter said. “Trump needs to save himself and the country from Bill Pulte.” Watch: The Conversation. The top 5 interview moments of ...

Politico  ∙  January 7, 2026


Medtech News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
... people close to the matter told Reuters. UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel is seen in Rome · Healthcare & Pharmaceuticalscategory· January 12, 2026. Medtronic has ...

Reuters  ∙  January 7, 2026


Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster planning intimate wedding and ...
... a source close to the duo. The Daily Mail reported that the wedding bells will ring once Sutton, 50, finalizes her divorce from ex-husband Ted Griffin, 55 ...

MSN  ∙  January 7, 2026


Venezuelans in LA praise Trump as Mayor Karen Bass rips decision ...
Another Venezuelan, who asked not to be identified because his family is still in the country, said the disgraced despot “truly deserves to be imprisoned” just ...

New York Post  ∙  January 6, 2026


Buyout Firm Hg Is Nearing a Deal to Take OneStream Private ...
A deal could be announced as soon as the coming days, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. While the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 6, 2026


CEO of Salonpas Maker Seeks to Take the $2.9 Billion Drugmaker ...
... asked not to be identified because the talks are private. Banks will provide financing to help fund the deal, they said. The buyout proposal is set to be ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 6, 2026


Oil falls on prospect of higher Venezuelan output, ample supply ...
... a person familiar with the matter told Reuters. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Oil benchmarks settled more than 1% higher in the previous trading ...

Reuters  ∙  January 6, 2026


Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over ...
Meetings with Trump administration now expected, a source said; Trump says US may subsidize oil firms to rebuild infrastructure. WASHINGTON/HOUSTON, Jan 5 ...

Reuters  ∙  January 6, 2026