Anonymous Source Tracker

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


The inside story of Mohamed Salah's incendiary interview – and ...
The Athletic has spoken to a number of sources with knowledge of the situation, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, and can reveal: It ...

New York Times  ∙  December 4, 2025


Meta's Zuckerberg plans deep cuts for metaverse efforts
... asked not to be named while discussing private company plans. Cuts that high would most likely include layoffs as early as January, according to the people ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Bengaluru bachelor fined Rs 5,000 by housing society for allowing ...
The bachelor, a tenant who chose to remain anonymous, shared a screenshot of the invoice on Reddit.

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Las Vegas tourist wins massive prize after gambling just $25
The identity of the winner has not been publicly disclosed, as they chose to remain anonymous, NBC affiliate KSNV reported. Mortgage Rates Fall Off a Cliff ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Finger-lickin' filthy: KFC kitchen video leaves customers clucking mad
The man, who chose to remain anonymous, explained that he and his wife decided to stop by KFC after attending the Festive Lights Switch-On in the city. This ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Rep. Nancy Mace claps back at claims she's retiring from Congress
... an anonymous source familiar with the matter. Weeks ago, Mace found herself at odds with Johnson when she became one of the few Republicans to sign on to a ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Exclusive-China state-owned banks soak up dollars to slow yuan ...
All requested anonymity because they are not allowed to discuss the matter publicly. Seniors Born Between 1941-1979 Can Receive These 10 Benefits This Month.

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


MPS board set to discuss investigation on CEO and two ...
... , reported Reuters, citing sources familiar with the matter. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset. This ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow ...
... spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset. The ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


David Ellison makes his case to the White House as Netflix bid for ...
... people close to the matter say. Media giant Comcast is also bidding on the WBDs studio and streaming service but its offer appears the weakest since it's a ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


What to know about the International Criminal Court as annual ...
... not authorized to speak on the record. A panel of judges appointed by the Assembly of States Parties will then have at least 30 days to evaluate its ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau are doing diplomacy together
But of course, that's just an anonymous source speaking to a tabloid. It would be good to get an update from a real person, one whose word carries weight ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


2027 Taycan could become first Porsche EV with fake gearshifts
The publication cited an anonymous source, who claimed that Porsche shared this plan with dealer principals in Atlanta last month. This was done to prepare ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Central Texas resident wins $1M on Texas Lottery scratch ticket
The claimant chose to remain anonymous. Expand article logo Continue reading. This was the 12th of 15 top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in the 500X ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Chaos at airports across India again as at least 250 IndiGo flights ...
An official familiar with the situation said that on Thursday, 33 flights were cancelled in Delhi, 68 in Hyderabad, 85 in Mumbai and 73 in Bengaluru. On ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Putin rejects key parts of US peace plan as Kremlin official warns ...
A senior U.S. official, speaking on background, told Fox News Digital in response to the latest reports that the United States and Russia "participated in a ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Mike Johnson faces widespread Republican revolt
A source familiar with the situation told Axios that Mace doesn't dislike the speaker, but wants change. Flashback: The conversation comes after retiring ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Exxon prepares to wind down one of two steam crackers in ...
... March 2026, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. What Is a Family Trust, and How Do You Set One Up? Ad. SmartAsset. The shutdown ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against NY ...
... President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter. What Is a Family Trust, and How Do You Set One Up? Ad. SmartAsset. Prosecutors went ...

MSN  ∙  December 4, 2025


EU to propose tapping €210bn in Russian assets for Ukraine loan
... people briefed on the matter, writes Paola Tamma. Context: Brussels has been working on a “reparations loan” to cover Kyiv's financial needs for the coming ...

Financial Times  ∙  December 3, 2025


Exclusive: Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering ...
But the sources familiar with the matter said the potential combination of the two services is unlikely to radically expand its market share because the ...

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


Anthropic reportedly preparing for massive IPO in race with OpenAI: FT
... sources familiar with the matter. The start-up, led by chief executive Dario Amodei, was also pursuing a private funding round that could value it above ...

CNBC  ∙  December 3, 2025


Apple woes undercut India's opening-up drive | Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter. India's telecoms ministry on November 28 confidentially ordered companies including Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi to preload ...

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


Bulldozed corpses and unmarked graves, CNN investigates the fate ...
One IDF whistleblower, who previously served at an outpost in the Netzarim Corridor, spoke to CNN on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. The ...

CNN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Teen left paralyzed by stray bullet at NYC football game: cops ...
... not the intended target – was shot in the back around 4:15 p.m. during a game at Avenue J and East 16th Street in Midwood, authorities and sources said.

New York Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


Man, 82, killed after bumping into elderly maniac on NYC street ...
... killed when he accidentally bumped into an elderly neighbor who shoved him during a Manhattan stroll earlier this fall, cops and sources said Thursday.

New York Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


What happens to asylum after the attack on the National Guard - The ...
... people with direct knowledge of the operation. Today, The Post's exclusive reporting on his order and the alarms it's raising. Monday, December 1, 2025. Pete ...

Washington Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


Several Vanke Bondholders Signal They'll Oppose Extension Plan ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Adani Group plans $15 billion India airports expansion by 2030 ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The plan includes adding terminals, taxiways, and a new runway at ...

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


France's Ayvens Markets £200m Dual-Tranche Syndicated Loan ...
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter. Size: £200m. Carries unspecified greenshoe option. Tenor: 3Y, 4Y; MLAB: Mizuho; Interest ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Goldman Is Pitching a Risky $500 Million PIK Deal to Pay Itself ...
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. As the market for traditional exits such as mergers and acquisitions has slowed, private equity ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Argentina Prepares Return to Foreign Bond Market After Years Away
... the bonds by the start of next year, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private.

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Morgan Stanley Sounds Out Investors for SRT Tied to Data Centers ...
... asked not to be identified because the information is confidential. SRTs backed by data-center exposure are still a nascent slice of the credit-risk ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


3M Elevates Former Zeldin Aide in Personnel Shuffle - Bloomberg
Kevin Dowling, US head of government affairs, now reports directly to Chief Executive Officer Bill Brown, said the people, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Two Sigma Debuts Hedge Fund to Capitalize on 'Tax Aware' Boom ...
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. Such funds aim to lower levies by holding winners for longer and harvesting losses. Two Sigma ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Regulator Quits as Colombia Pressures Pensions to Invest Locally ...
... asked not to be named. President Gustavo Petro publicly urged the ministry to change pension fund rules to channel a greater portion of workers' savings ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


China Copper Smelters, Chile Miner in Deadlock Over Fee Talks ...
... asked not to be named because the talks are private. While not a surprise, the deadlock poses an unwelcome challenge for China and the group of smelters led ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Blackstone to Sell NYC Mall to TPG Venture for $425 Million ...
... asked not to be named discussing private information. The complex sits less than a mile from Citi Field and an adjacent site where New York Mets owner Steve ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


CapitalG-backed Security startup Verkada hits $5.8 billion valuation
The person asked not to be named in order to discuss details of the funding. CapitalG also recently contributed to a $435 million fundraise for ...

CNBC  ∙  December 3, 2025


Senior Johnson aide leaves for Holland & Knight - Live Updates ...
The presentation was described by a House Republican aide and two people in the room who were granted anonymity to discuss the closed-door event. Speaker ...

Politico  ∙  December 3, 2025


Exclusive: Former Pornhub owner interested in Lukoil assets ...
The sources declined to be identified by name due to the sensitivity of the matter. Interest in Lukoil's foreign assets has grown since the U.S. Treasury ...

Reuters  ∙  December 3, 2025


Exclusive-Former Pornhub owner interested in Lukoil assets ...
The sources declined to be identified by name due to the sensitivity of the matter. Interest in Lukoil's foreign assets has grown since the U.S. Treasury ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


Hegseth's Shifting Story on Deadly Strike in the Caribbean | TIME
2 strike leave no survivors. “The order was to kill everybody,” a person with direct knowledge of the operation reportedly told the Post, adding that the order ...

Time  ∙  December 3, 2025


Two NYC Correction officers attacked in 4 hours at same Rikers jail ...
... asked to remain anonymous. Advertisement. The 35-year-old officer was slashed with a sharpened piece of metal inside 4. The 35-year-old officer was slashed ...

New York Post  ∙  December 3, 2025


UFC 324 adds Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman
Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official ...

MSN  ∙  December 3, 2025


How William Hendrix Became Part of a Racist, Antisemitic Group ...
Dwyer and other young activists in his circle seemed to have different ambitions, according to five former members of the group, who asked to remain anonymous ...

New York Times  ∙  December 3, 2025


White House backing push to attach Senate housing package to ...
House Financial Services has not seen the latest text reflecting what the White House supports, according to a House Democratic aide with knowledge of the ...

Politico  ∙  December 3, 2025


Nvidia's Jensen Huang talks chip controls with Trump, hits regulation
The proposal isn't expected to be part of the NDAA, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. Huang said it was "wise" that the proposal ...

CNBC  ∙  December 3, 2025


Private Market Titans Step Up to Prove Resilience - Bloomberg
COFRA CEO Boudewijn Beerkens is seeking to double that asset figure within the next decade, a person familiar with the matter told my colleague Ben Stupples in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  December 3, 2025


Republicans start to tighten the screws on Hegseth's Pentagon - The ...
He is expected to tell them that he considered the two survivors viable targets, not shipwrecked, defenseless mariners, said a person familiar with the matter.

Washington Post  ∙  December 3, 2025