Anonymous Source Tracker

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


A Martian rock and dinosaur skeleton just made auction history ...
Sotheby's later confirmed that the buyer, who chose to remain anonymous, plans to loan the skeleton to a public institution. Thumb image: Canva (For ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Father detained by ICE while dropping off his child at Beaverton ...
However, Khanbabazadeh's wife, who chose to remain anonymous when speaking with KGW, insisted that he had not overstayed his visa. She said she is working ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Woman wins $800K after buying lotto ticket during Fourth of July ...
The 67-year-old woman from Oakland County, who chose to remain anonymous, bought a Fantasy 5 ticket from a Meijer in Gaylord, the Michigan Lottery said in a ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Meghan Missing From Harry's Diana Tribute After Reports He Was ...
... a source said a source said. And though his wife and kids did not join him on this Princess ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Tennessee judges rule 'no chance gaming machines' violate state law
At least one gas station owner in Memphis, who asked to remain anonymous, allowed ABC24 inside his store to see the machines, which were powered off in ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


'Not the angry racist': Teamsters Union hires — then fires – face of ...
A source familiar with the situation told HuffPost that Teamsters did not know of his involvement in the rally at the time of hiring. As a college student ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Hailey Bieber looks unbothered in chic summer trend amid Justin ...
According to sources close to the matter, Justin is delaying payment until the Rhode deal is finalized and funds hit the bank. He reportedly expects to ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


DOJ Fires James Comey's Daughter Who Prosecuted Diddy, Epstein
... sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to NBC News on Wednesday (July 16). How to Potentially Reduce RMD Taxes After Age 73 · Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Iconic Jackson shopping center Highland Village on market for $52 ...
Multiple sources with knowledge of the listing have confirmed to the Clarion Ledger that the upscale shopping center Highland Village is on the block to be sold ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Iran faces August deadline to accept comprehensive nuclear deal or ...
... sources with knowledge of a call Wednesday among the officials. If Tehran fails to agree to a deal, it would trigger the "snapback" mechanism that ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Damian Lillard returns to the Trail Blazers on a 3-year deal worth ...
... on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been officially announced. ESPN first ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


US does not support Israel's Syria strikes, Sharaa vows to protect ...
A Sweida resident, who asked to be identified only by his first name Amer for fear of reprisals, shared a video, which Reuters was not able to independently ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


US does not support Israel's Syria strikes; Sharaa vows to protect ...
A Sweida resident, who asked to be identified only by his first name Amer for fear of reprisals, shared a video of his neighbours slain in their home. It ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Air India crash probe focuses on actions of plane's captain, Wall ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter said. (Reporting by David Shepardson in Washington and Dan Catchpole in Seattle; Additional reporting by Anusha Shah in ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Telefonica in exclusive talks to sell its Mexican unit to Beyond ONE ...
... sources with knowledge of the negotiations said. The Spanish company has accelerated plans to reduce its exposure in Spanish-speaking Latin America, where ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  July 17, 2025


EQT, Omers, Phoenix Eye Final Bids for Cellnex Swiss Business
... with knowledge of the matter said.

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Suspect charged with felonious assault, judge sets bond at $2.5M
"For them to break into my car, it's wrong," said the woman, who asked to remain anonymous. "Like I said, I have suffered, I have a kid and a family ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Trump admin set to burn nearly 500 metric tons of emergency food ...
Insiders, who chose to remain anonymous, told The Atlantic that the high-energy biscuits set to expire and be incinerated are worth approximately $800,000.

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


SL Green Raises More Than $1 Billion for New NYC Debt Fund
The firm lined up investors including Israeli company Menora Mivtachim and Taiwan's CDIB Capital Group, said the person, who asked not to be identified citing ...

MSN  ∙  July 17, 2025


Uzbekistan Seeks $300 Million in Mobile Operator Sale - Bloomberg
... declined to be identified because the information isn't public. Potential investors from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan and Europe have expressed ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 16, 2025


Will she or won't she? The California governor's race waits on ...
Harris had originally planned to take a two-week vacation at the end of this month but has canceled her trip, according to someone familiar with her plans.

LA Times  ∙  July 16, 2025


The Trump-Epstein question that put the White House "in a tizzy"
... a source, said a source ...

Axios  ∙  July 16, 2025


Traders rush to land Brazilian coffee in the US before Trump's 50 ...
One trader, who asked not to be named, said Brazilian coffee makes up a third of the blends sold by coffee chains Dunkin Donuts and Tim Hortons. He said it ...

Reuters  ∙  July 16, 2025


China's cyber sector amplifies Beijing's hacking of U.S. targets - The ...
Among them are government ministries in Spain and Finland, according to a person close to the investigations, and media companies in Japan, South Korea and ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 16, 2025


Chinese AI firm MiniMax files confidentially for Hong Kong IPO ...
The IPO size and valuation could change, however, subject to market conditions, cautioned the sources, all of whom declined to be named as the information was ...

Reuters  ∙  July 16, 2025


Exclusive: Australia nears breakthrough canola deal with China ...
The sources declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak publicly on the matter. In response to a query from Reuters, Australia's agriculture ...

Reuters  ∙  July 16, 2025


SMBC Sells Over $1.5 Billion Investment Grade Loans to Apollo ...
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. Some of the investments require high capital, but generate low returns, one of the people said. Risk ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 16, 2025


China Developer Vanke Seeks to Extend Some Bank Loans by Up ...
... asked not to be identified as the matter is private. While some banks are still evaluating the plan, others are reluctant to agree until they get further ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 16, 2025


Mamdani Says He Will 'Discourage' the Term 'Globalize the Intifada ...
Mamdani whether he was concerned that raising taxes would create an exodus from New York, according to a person who attended the meeting. Advertisement. SKIP ...

New York Times  ∙  July 16, 2025


Exclusive: Universal's $775 million Downtown bid faces EU antitrust ...
It will kick off its full-scale, four-month investigation following that, the people, who asked to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the matter, said.

Reuters  ∙  July 16, 2025


Investors rage over Vietnam's alleged breach of power contracts
... asked to remain anonymous. “There is not a chance in hell of any serious funds being attracted into Vietnam's power sector.” EVN warned the ministry that ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 16, 2025


Addiction funding withheld by Trump administration : NPR
The staffers shared detailed information with NPR about the funding disruption and potential cuts on the condition of anonymity, saying they don't have ...

NPR  ∙  July 16, 2025


U.S. Treasury yields: 2-year Treasury yield drops
"The President indicated he likely will soon," said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to speak candidly on the issue. Separately, the ...

CNBC  ∙  July 16, 2025


Trump walks back idea of firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell
An administration insider close to the commander-in-chief, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the nature of those talks to The Post with ...

New York Post  ∙  July 16, 2025


Justice Department fires prosecutor on Epstein case | AP News
They spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters. Maurene Comey was a veteran lawyer in the Southern District of New York ...

Associated Press  ∙  July 16, 2025


NIH official fired amid probe of contract used in attempt to hire ...
... on the condition of anonymity on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


RFK Jr. Fires Two Top Aides in H.H.S. Shake-Up - The New York ...
They spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the personnel changes. The reason for the ousters, which ...

New York Times  ∙  July 16, 2025


Exporters in Vietnam confused by terms of trade deal Trump ...
And NPR also asked a White House official this week, who said that, in fact, nothing had been signed yet. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity ...

NPR  ∙  July 16, 2025


Rescission of foreign aid linked to 'fraud, waste and abuse.' Is there ...
They requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the press. They said, at best, it was surface level, that administration staff ...

NPR  ∙  July 16, 2025


Justice Dept. to Move Ahead With Bribery Case Against Cuellar ...
... requested anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. The dismissal request by Mr. Cuellar's lawyer, Seth D. DuCharme — the former top federal prosecutor ...

New York Times  ∙  July 16, 2025


Trump Likely to Fire Powell Soon, White House Official Says ...
... requested anonymity to discuss a private conversation. The president has repeatedly expressed frustration over the central bank's decision to hold interest ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 16, 2025


“It's frustrating,”: Tenants dumpsters at south Lubbock trailer park ...
Another neighbor who did not want to be identified said they have had to put their own time and money into trying to keep the area as clean as possible. “We ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


Manatee County says its preparing now for bad weather
She did not want to be identified because she says she's been critical of the county's response in the past and does not want to anger officials before ...

MSN  ∙  July 16, 2025


India's GAIL in initial talks for long-term LNG deal with Alaska LNG ...
... sources with knowledge sources with knowledge of the matter said. The talks with developer Glenfarne come as ...

Reuters  ∙  July 16, 2025


WNBA players 'bracing' for work stoppage with pivotal meeting ...
... sources with knowledge of the negotiations who were granted anonymity so they could speak openly about the situation. WNBA players, union executives and ...

New York Post  ∙  July 16, 2025


Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy fallout puts Trump, White House in ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Trump and senior aides have also reached out to key MAGA-aligned influencers ...

Reuters  ∙  July 16, 2025


Trump Has Penned Letter To Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell - The ...
Trump spoke, two people with knowledge of the matter said that a draft of a letter firing Mr. Powell was given to the president earlier in the week by ...

New York Times  ∙  July 16, 2025


Maurene Comey, Prosecutor of Jeffrey Epstein, Is Fired - The New ...
... with knowledge of the matter. Though the reason for Ms. Comey's firing was not immediately clear, her dismissal immediately raised questions, given her ...

New York Times  ∙  July 16, 2025


KKR Mulls Acquisition of Health-Care Technology Firm GPI (GPI IM ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. GPI provides technological solutions to the health-care sector, including hospital ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 16, 2025


KKR mulls acquisition of healthcare technology firm GPI, Bloomberg ...
... with knowledge of the matter. The report added that the discussions might not lead to a transaction. Keep up with the latest medical breakthroughs and ...

Reuters  ∙  July 16, 2025