Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Exclusive: Chevron exports of Venezuelan oil halved under new US ...
... sources said. Chevron's partner, state oil company PDVSA, is in control of the barrels delivered to comply with the in-kind payments, using them either for ...

Reuters  ∙  September 23, 2025


Why Raheem Sterling didn't leave Chelsea – and what's happening ...
Sources close to Sterling, kept anonymous to protect relationships, say the forward did not want a repeat of last summer, when a season-long loan to Arsenal ...

New York Times  ∙  September 23, 2025


Aston Villa, Unai Emery and three days of turmoil: What are players ...
Several sources close to the dressing room understandably insist players are behind the manager, but are suffering a crisis of confidence, especially in attack.

New York Times  ∙  September 23, 2025


Chevron only able to export half of Venezuelan crude it produces ...
... sources close to the matter. The Treasury Department this past summer issued a restricted authorization allowing the oil major to operate in the sanctioned ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


Ibrahima Konate is more important to Liverpool than ever but his ...
The clock is ticking, but the champions are not yet resigned to losing Konate while sources close to the player, speaking anonymously to protect their ...

New York Times  ∙  September 23, 2025


Exclusive-Chevron exports of Venezuelan oil halved under new US ...
... sources close to the matter said. The Treasury Department in late July issued a restricted authorization allowing Chevron to operate in the sanctioned ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  September 23, 2025


Black Banx: The $100 Billion Fintech Story - Los Angeles Times
Sources close to the company suggest internal restructuring may pave the way for a 2026 debut. Given the rebound in tech markets after the 2022-2023 ...

LA Times  ∙  September 23, 2025


Oil firms ask Brazil antitrust watchdog to intervene in Subsea7 ...
The firms want Cade to block the merger or impose remedies to preserve competition in Brazil, such as asset sales, a source with knowledge of the matter told ...

Reuters  ∙  September 23, 2025


ICE says 42-year-old immigrant who died in Nassau jail had 'liver ...
That is absurd," his sister, who did not want her name used for fear of repercussions, told Newsday on Tuesday in Spanish. WHAT NEWSDAY FOUND. Santos Banegas ...

Newsday  ∙  September 23, 2025


The major legal battle looming over Disney and major broadcasters ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter say. The move could set the stage for high stakes legal battles between Disney and the broadcasters, who would ...

New York Post  ∙  September 23, 2025


'I wish I was anywhere but work': San Franciscans enjoy a rare hot day
"Having a couple of these days is okay," said Kelly, a 74-year-old man who declined to give his last name. "The fog is real, real gloomy. It's like the ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


More questions than answers in Nvidia's $100 billion OpenAI deal
... according to a person close to OpenAI. The ChatGPT maker will receive some - but not nearly all - of the capital it needs for its ambitious plans to build ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


Lithium Americas in Loan Talks With Trump Administration, General ...
A deal is expected to be finalized in the coming days as the companies negotiate final details with the administration, according to a person close to the talks ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  September 23, 2025


Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot weren't having affair? Source clarifies ...
Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot weren't having affair? A source close to Cabot has clarified the controversy surrounding their viral Coldplay concert moment, ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


Kelsea Ballerini 'Initiated' Chase Stokes Split After 'Arguments': Source
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes' nearly three-year relationship came to a rocky end, a source close to the former couple exclusively tells Us Weekly.

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


Keanu Reeves Secretly Weds Alexandra Grant In Intimate European ...
... A source close to the couple revealed, “Reeves married Alexandra Grant (52) in a private ceremony. The couple had discussed marriage for years and ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


South Korea moves closer to legalizing tattoo artistry - The ...
Some have also moved abroad for work. Kim said she was “truly terrified” when a person close to her threatened to report her business to authorities and “ ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 23, 2025


We Asked 3 Pastry Chefs to Name the Best Boxed Chocolate Cake ...
A longtime baker and friend of mine (who asked to remain anonymous) works at a local cake shop in North Carolina that actually uses Betty Crocker's ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


Jimmy Kimmel's Former Writers React to Show's Return: "I'm Truly ...
Assesses one former Kimmel writer, who asked to remain anonymous: "The Tonight Show premiered 71 years ago. [Since then,] late night has told jokes about 13 ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


Razzoo's Cajun Cafe on South Staples closes suddenly, staff says ...
Former employees told 3NEWS they learned of the closure Monday morning through text messages and the official email and asked to remain anonymous. How to ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


App for snitching on Charlie Kirk critics leaks user data
The user, who asked to remain anonymous over fears of retribution, expressed concerns that Cancel the Hate might be a "scam" after receiving an influx of ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


Lottery Player Cried After Realizing They'd Won Jackpot Worth ...
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket for the Aug. 25 drawing at the Crown Mart on East Broadway in East Saint Louis ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


NYC 13-Year-Old Boy Shot In Head Outside Queens Dunkin' Donuts
He dead!” the woman, who chose to remain anonymous, said. “So I try to get him to breathe - I call 911, talking to him, telling him to 'Breathe, breathe ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


If not US, then UK: Starmer seeks to lure global talent with visa fee ...
“We're talking about the sort of people who have attended the world's top five universities or have won prestigious prizes,” said an official close to the ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


Google Courts Gamers With Mobile AI Gaming Agent, Leagues
... person familiar with the matter. © Bloomberg. (Bloomberg) -- Google is introducing an artificial intelligence assistant that can offer live coaching to ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


Mandelson Loses Voting Rights and Dividends at Own Firm
... did not want to be named in connection with information that has yet to be made public. Expand article logo Continue reading. How to Potentially Reduce RMD ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


House centrists attempt quiet rescue of Obamacare subsidy talks
... people with direct knowledge of the meeting. Top Republican leaders have ruled out dealing with the ACA subsidies as part of any deal to avert an Oct. 1 ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


The major legal battle looming over Disney and major broadcasters ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter say. The move could set the stage for high stakes legal battles between Disney and the broadcasters, who would ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


Calabar residents troop out for voter registration
An INEC official, who declined to be named, confirmed the heavy turnout, saying the Eta Agbor centre has recorded large crowds since the exercise began. He ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


Sebi plans quicker entry processes for foreign investors: Sources
They declined to be named as discussions are private. This Brilliant Japanese Invention Instantly Translates Foreign Languages · Ad. Enence. Email queries sent ...

MSN  ∙  September 23, 2025


LI relatives of ICE detainees wait for phone calls rarely made ...
... did not want her last name used for fear of repercussions. There was hardly any time to talk about connecting her sister with a lawyer, Maria told Newsday ...

Newsday  ∙  September 22, 2025


ICE detainee who died in Nassau jail ID'd as Santos Banegas ...
The younger one "can't accept what happened, and she wants an answer, too," Banegas Reyes' sister said. "We want the truth." She did not want her name used for ...

Newsday  ∙  September 22, 2025


Trump to meet with Democratic leaders as government shutdown ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter told NBC News. A time and a date have not ...

NBC News  ∙  September 22, 2025


NYC boy, 13, clinging to life after being shot in head outside Queens ...
'” recalled the woman, who did not want to be identified. “So I try to get him to breathe — I call 911, talking to him, telling him to 'Breathe, breathe ...

New York Post  ∙  September 22, 2025


Jimmy Kimmel's Show to Return to ABC on Tuesday Night - The ...
Conversations between Disney and Mr. Kimmel to return his show to the air formally began on Thursday, according to two people briefed on the matter, who spoke ...

New York Times  ∙  September 22, 2025


The Waldorf Astoria's Makeover Went a Billion Over Budget—and ...
Storied New York hotel fully reopens next month after eight-year saga in which buyer went to prison and Chinese government took over.

Wall Street Journal  ∙  September 22, 2025


Trump Gives Unproven Medical Advice and Links Autism to Tylenol ...
Kimmel to return his show to the air formally began on Thursday, according to two people briefed on the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to ...

New York Times  ∙  September 22, 2025


India Plans 'Bodyguard' Satellites After Risky Orbital Near-Miss
India is developing a plan to improve its ability to protect satellites from attacks, people familiar with the matter said, after a near miss in orbit ...

MSN  ∙  September 22, 2025


France Drugmaker Ethypharm in Potential $1.2 Billion Sale By PAI ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The auction process, which PAI is working on with Jefferies Financial Group Inc ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 22, 2025


The White House now denies that Tom Homan took $50,000 in cash
Multiple people familiar with the matter told MSNBC that FBI agents posing as businessmen handed Homan $50,000 in cash during a meeting recorded by the FBI ...

MSNBC  ∙  September 22, 2025


Halligan, Trump's Chosen Prosecutor, Takes Over Comey and ...
Comey, as one of the areas under investigation is his congressional testimony on Sept. 30, 2020, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on the ...

New York Times  ∙  September 22, 2025


Exclusive: US could hit entire International Criminal Court with ...
The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. Six sources with knowledge of the matter, all speaking on ...

Reuters  ∙  September 22, 2025


KBC Explores Acquisition of ABN Amro to Expand European ...
... of state-backed Dutch rival ABN Amro Bank NV as it looks at ways to bolster its European footprint, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 22, 2025


UniCredit Is Said to Have Reduced Generali Stake to About 2 ...
... with knowledge of the matter. The divestment has led to gains and will continue over the time, they said, asking not to be identified as the matter is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 22, 2025


Royal Caribbean Selling Bonds as Fitch Upgrades Cruise Operator ...
... with knowledge of the matter. Proceeds will finance the upcoming delivery of the company's Celebrity Xcel ship, redeem or refinance a portion of the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 22, 2025


Christian Horner signs off at Red Bull with multimillion-pound ...
Red Bull is paying Horner about £80mn under the terms of the settlement, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. His contract, which ran until ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 22, 2025


Mubadala explores selling all Getir stakes in Turkey, sources say ...
... investments in Turkey including its financing and car rental businesses, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters  ∙  September 22, 2025


Jimmy Kimmel's return to TV makes money for Disney — but at a big ...
... people close to the matter say. The statement issued by Disney announcing Kimmel's return doesn't do justice to the intense deliberations inside the House ...

New York Post  ∙  September 22, 2025


Swiss bank UBS mulls move to US to avoid new rules, reports New ...
... people close to the matter as saying. When asked to comment on the report, UBS referred Reuters to comments made by CEO Sergio Ermotti in the last week. "We ...

MSN  ∙  September 22, 2025


Exclusive: SAP offers concessions in bid to address EU antitrust ...
SAP has made a proposal to resolve regulatory concerns triggered by some of the grievances related to its ERP software, the sources said, asking not to be ...

Reuters  ∙  September 22, 2025