Anonymous Source Tracker

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


China's Alibaba shifts towards revenue over open-source AI
... with knowledge of the matter and a memo sent to staff. Qwen is one of the most popular open-source options so Alibaba's focus on models it can monetise may ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 10, 2026


Fed Seeks Details on US Banks' Exposure to Private Credit Firms
... credit following a surge in redemptions from the funds and a rise in troubled loans in the industry, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


AI firm Cohere in merger talks with Germany's Aleph Alpha, sources ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The deal, if it proceeds, would have large implications for the Canadian AI ecosystem and Cohere's ability to compete in a ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 10, 2026


Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks ...
... CEOs this week to warn of ‌cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest artificial intelligence model, two sources familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


India to push for reporting of offshore rupee trades despite ... - Reuters
... objections from lenders, two sources familiar with the matter said, in an attempt to bring transparency to a market that has amplified pressure on the currency.

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


SpaceX begins installing equipment at Texas facility, eyes year-end ...
... , as the satellite and rocket ​company aims to begin production there by the end ​of this year, two sources familiar with the matter ⁠told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Iberdrola puts $1 billion solar stake sale on hold, sources say | Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter and a letter seen by Reuters on Friday. Boards, Policy & Regulationcategory · Nexstar to replace local network news segments ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Commvault explores sale after takeover interest, sources say - Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter and a letter seen by Reuters on Friday. Asia Pacificcategory · US, Iran set for peace talks but doubts emerge over Lebanon ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Iran wanted to negotiate with Vance. They got their wish - Reuters
... have quietly sought the U.S. vice president to take a lead role in negotiations to end the war, according to several sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Speculation over 'Operation Tiger' persists amid denials by Shinde ...
Some sources, speaking off the record, alleged that MPs including Arvind Sawant, Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Bhausaheb ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2026


Another round of layoffs hits Kennedy Center ahead of two-year ...
Programming was impacted in the cuts, people familiar with the matter said. It's unclear how many departments were affected or how many people were ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 10, 2026


Powell, Bessent met with U.S. Bank CEOs over Anthropic's Mythos ...
... people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named in order to share information about a confidential matter. The CEOs had a dinner early in the ...

CNBC  ∙  April 10, 2026


Quadria-Backed Maxivision Eye Hospitals Said to Weigh India IPO
Quadria Capital-backed Maxivision Eye Hospitals Pvt. has begun preparations for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


Trump administration met with tech giants before Mythos release
The meeting occurred over the phone, according to two people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because the event was private. One of the ...

CNBC  ∙  April 10, 2026


Powder supplement brand AG1 explores options including a sale ...
... deal potentially valuing the business formerly known ​as Athletic Greens at more than $2 billion including debt, according to ​people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Companies actively eye deals at Palo Alto tech campus - MSN
The sources requested anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the transactions publicly. With addresses that include 3411 Hillview Ave., the ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2026


Top White House Aide Weighing Temporary Exit for Midterms Role
... requested anonymity to discuss private deliberations. “James is a top lieutenant of the President's and has been invaluable to me for the better part of a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


In Pakistan's mediation to end Mideast war, China may hold the key
... requested anonymity to speak openly on a sensitive diplomatic matter. That echoed President Donald Trump, who shortly after announcing the two-week ...

The Australian  ∙  April 10, 2026


Lebanon and U.S. ask Israel for "pause" in fighting, sources say - Axios
... sources with knowledge. Why it matters: The Israeli offensive in Lebanon has become a sticking point in the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, which ...

Axios  ∙  April 10, 2026


Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks ...
Reuters reported on Thursday, citing sources with knowledge of the visit, that Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's envoy, was in ​the U.S. and meeting members of U.S. ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


Jim Miller books opponent for 46th UFC fight at UFC 328 - MSN
MMA Fighting confirmed with sources with knowledge of the matchup that Miller, 42, is set to fight fellow lightweight veteran Jared Gordon, 37, on the May 9 ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2026


Police lay charges in shootings targeting waste giant GFL
... sources with knowledge of the investigation. The Globe and Mail is not naming the sources because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the case ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 10, 2026


India permits Iranian oil tankers to berth for Reliance, sources say
One of the sources said the shipping ministry has granted a special one-time exemption to vessels requested by Reliance, operator of the world's biggest ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


US likely to extend Russian oil waiver to temper Iran war shock ...
... sources said, asking not to be named. Officials at the White House and Treasury Department did not immediately ​comment on the matter. Advertisement ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


F.A.A. Says Military Can Use Anti-Drone Lasers in U.S. Airspace
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The F.A.A. is expected to issue an advisory to pilots ...

New York Times  ∙  April 10, 2026


Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet - BBC
Vance "needs to step into the room and deliver something," added the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "Otherwise he will be diminished ...

BBC  ∙  April 10, 2026


What will it take for U.S. and Iran to end war? Here's what we know.
The Trump administration says it sent a 15-point plan to Tehran last month. It hasn't been made public, but officials speaking on the condition of anonymity ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 10, 2026


China helped broker Iran truce, but it's wary of deeper involvement
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. A guarantor of a peace deal often does more than lend influence ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 10, 2026


Israel and Lebanon to hold ceasefire talks - NPR
A person briefed on the matter, who was not authorized to speak publicly, tells NPR that Israel has agreed to reduce its military activity and that talks ...

NPR  ∙  April 10, 2026


Vance Iran Negotiations, Israel-Lebanon Talks, Artemis II Return To ...
And speaking to NBC, Trump said Netanyahu got the message and is, quote, "going to low-key it." A person briefed on the matter who was not authorized to ...

NPR  ∙  April 10, 2026


Terry Rozier contract, Miami Heat release after NBA betting scandal
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not ...

USA Today  ∙  April 10, 2026


Trump's Board of Peace faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan ...
One of the sources, a person with direct knowledge of the peace board's operations, said that out of ten countries who pledged funds, only three – the ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 10, 2026


Trump's Plan to Create Peace in Gaza Is Already a Mess - Yahoo
A person with direct knowledge of the peace board's operations told Reuters that just three countries have donated to the board's operations thus far: the ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 10, 2026


Melania has a team of lawyers ready to go, says adviser about ...
However, a person familiar with the situation told CNN that Trump was aware that Melania planned to make a statement. "The lies linking me with the ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2026


Melania Trump: Why her Epstein statement is causing so much stir
"CNN" stated, citing a person familiar with the situation, that Trump "knew" that Melania wanted to make a statement. Expand article logo Continue reading.

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2026


Brittney Griner to sign with Connecticut Sun, AP source says
Brittney Griner is finalizing a deal to join the Connecticut Sun, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Washington Post  ∙  April 10, 2026


Atlanta Dream re-signing Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones and Naz ...
The Atlanta Dream are bringing back Allisha Gray, Brionna Jones and Naz Hillmon, all of whom have agreed to deals, according to a person familiar with the ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 10, 2026


Trump's AI Chip Export Push Stymied by Bureaucratic Bottleneck
That pause lasted months and was in effect in March 2025, according to a person familiar with the matter and an examination of photos of a licensing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


James Blair to temporarily depart White House for Trump's political ...
He would oversee the president's entire political operation from the outside as well as midterm spending, according to a person familiar with the discussions ...

Politico  ∙  April 10, 2026


Vance heads to Pakistan ahead of negotiations for permanent deal ...
The negotiations are expected next week in Washington, according to a person familiar with the matter. Questions remained over what will happen to Iran's ...

Newsday  ∙  April 10, 2026


Vance Faces Test of His Negotiating Skills With Iran Talks
... a person close to him who was not authorized to speak publicly. But the vice president is the only person in the administration who can immediately be ...

New York Times  ∙  April 10, 2026


Vance Emerges as Trump's Iran Closer, a Task Fraught With Risk
... a person close to the White House who asked not to be identified to discuss private deliberations. Witkoff also suggested Vance because of his stature ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


At 100 days, Mamdani is already a different kind of mayor - POLITICO
A person close to Mamdani, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly about him, said the mayor shouldn't take support from his core leftist base for granted.

Politico  ∙  April 10, 2026


Spat over oil price relief exposes strains in Germany's coalition
A person close to Merz told Reuters that Reiche's remarks undermined a push by the chancellor to resolve coalition disputes discreetly. "The Chancellor is ...

Reuters  ∙  April 10, 2026


US inflation tripled last month on record spike in gas prices - CNN
... a person close to Anthropic told CNN. “Securing critical infrastructure is a top national security priority for democratic countries—the emergence of these ...

CNN  ∙  April 10, 2026


Democrats Denounce Trump's Plan to Use Foreign Steel in White ...
A congressional aide, who declined to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said that Democrats would initiate an investigation on ...

New York Times  ∙  April 10, 2026


Netanyahu can't stop fighting. But is he winning the war?
... according to a person briefed on the conversation and mediators in the conflict. Netanyahu had time to get in one important request: We need to keep going ...

The Australian  ∙  April 10, 2026


Asian Nations Push US to Extend Sanctions Waiver on Russian Oil
... asked not to be identified to discuss private conversations. The current 30-day waiver is set to expire on April 11. The pressure campaign pits two sides ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


Ares Plans Smaller Private Credit Fund After Record Predecessor
... asked not to be identified discussing confidential talks. The preliminary total target size is expected to be closer to $20 billion.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 10, 2026


Bessent and Powell send Wall Street's biggest banks a warning - MSN
... asked not to be identified. Expand article logo Continue reading. Related video: Bessent, Powell convened urgent meeting with bank CEOs about Anthropic's new ...

MSN  ∙  April 10, 2026