Anonymous Source Tracker

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


China's Moonshot in talks with Microsoft, Amazon, Google over K3 ...
Moonshot has signed similar agreements with some smaller cloud platforms, the sources said, without providing details. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. In ...

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


Crazed NYC son who allegedly killed mom caught off tip, charged ...
... sources said. Bob Johnny Guzman Soto, 33, was charged with murder in the death of his mom, Josefa Soto De Carmen, 57, inside their shared apartment on Grand ...

New York Post  ∙  August 26, 2026


Indian Refiners to Divert Sugar to Local Market to Ease Crunch
Indian refiners will divert 350000 tons of sugar originally headed offshore into the local market, people familiar with the matter said, after authorities ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 26, 2026


Mark Zuckerberg had a bold plan to replace Meta staff with AI ...
According to two people familiar with the matter, Meta intended to spend some of its savings from layoffs on giant pay packages to attract and retain such ...

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


Paramount merger delay leaves WBD in limbo. Here's what ... - CNBC
Discovery executives when it was negotiating a deal to sell itself — first with Netflix, then Paramount — according to a person familiar with the matter. In ...

CNBC  ∙  August 26, 2026


Intesa Sanpaolo complains to market watchdog over MPS defensive ...
The compliant aims to clarify whether ​MPS has ​complied ⁠with regulations the source said, citing in particular ​the so-called "passivity rule," which ...

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


Aramco offers more oil outside Hormuz with some cargoes ... - Reuters
Saudi Aramco has offered more oil for loading outside the Strait of Hormuz in September, four sources with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday, ...

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


Anthropic and Nscale strike $45 billion cloud deal, sources say
... with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be named because the details are confidential. Anthropic will leverage Nvidia's advanced Vera Rubin chips ...

CNBC  ∙  August 26, 2026


Nelson Peltz's Trian has no plans to make bid for Wendy's right now ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The move comes after the investment firm, a longtime ...

New York Post  ∙  August 26, 2026


Trian has no plans to make bid for Wendy's right now, sources say
Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has no plans to make ‌a take-private bid for Wendy's at this time, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


Hegseth considering Pentagon chief spokesman to replace Army ...
... sources familiar with the matter told The Hill. The Hill previously reported that Parnell, who is also one of Hegseth's senior advisers, has privately ...

The Hill  ∙  August 26, 2026


Up First briefing: Canada tariffs; Visa revoked; Dolly Parton - NPR
... not authorized to speak on the record. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott says the agency is identifying and revoking visas held by immigrants who ...

NPR  ∙  August 26, 2026


Australian Police Raid Sydney Broker Evolution Capital, AFR Says
The reason for the raid wasn't clear, according to the report, which cited people briefed on the matter. The Australian Federal Police also visited the home ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 26, 2026


The Costly Blunders in the Army's $533 Million Fiasco - ProPublica
The official, like others interviewed for the story, spoke on the condition of anonymity. Read More. Fiasco in the Factory: Taxpayers Funded a $533 Million ...

ProPublica  ∙  August 26, 2026


CIA director's secretive visit to Moscow stirs mystery - The Detroit News
Those familiar with Ratcliffe's trip to Russia spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the visit. It was not ...

USA Today  ∙  August 26, 2026


Inside the backlash over the Jeffries-Kushner meeting - Axios
"Of all the people he could meet with, this strikes me as odd," said one House Democrat.

Axios  ∙  August 26, 2026


A Thai woman suspected in Myanmar death of US diplomat gets 1 ...
The charge carries a sentence ranging from six months to five years, the lawyer said on condition of anonymity to avoid possible repercussions from ...

The Hill  ∙  August 26, 2026


UEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott over Infantino's failed ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agenda of the closed-doors meeting was confidential. Ruling out a boycott will clear six European ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 26, 2026


How the Trump administration is expanding its immigration ...
... on condition of anonymity. It began in early August and is not expected to last beyond early to mid-September, the official said, noting that most people ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 26, 2026


Police not ruling out links to A66 crash after two killed in ...
Another neighbour, who asked not to be named, said: “My daughter heard shouting and screaming … the dogs were barking. I don't know the people who live ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 26, 2026


Arizona State hockey player hospitalized after practice collapse
Matthew Mayich, 21, remained hospitalized as of Tuesday, a person close to the family confirmed to the outlet. Chris Fiscus, Vice president of ASU media ...

New York Post  ∙  August 26, 2026


Prince Harry and Meghan Arrive in Britain, BBC Reports
A person familiar with the king's thinking, who asked for anonymity to discuss private royal matters, said that Charles welcomed the chance to spend more ...

New York Times  ∙  August 26, 2026


Michelin-starred eatery NYC Cesar accused of labor law violations
If the court rules in the employees' favor, “damages could run into the millions,” a source said. Advertisement. Explore More. An image collage containing 1 ...

New York Post  ∙  August 26, 2026


Italy asks EU for €8 billion in SAFE defence funds | Reuters
The Italian government has requested €8 billion ($9.3 billion) from the European Union's SAFE defence funding ​programme, a source close to the matter said ...

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


US Allies Cast Doubt on Trump's Claim Hormuz Has Been Demined
The US is likely to have made some progress in removing mines in international waters, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 26, 2026


Prosecutors in Germany investigate three bankers over financing of ...
... suspicion of bribery over the ​lender's financing of one of Europe's largest brothels, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


Object thrown on court in Mystics' win over Mercury in Phoenix
The individual who threw the object was identified and apprehended by arena security, a person with direct knowledge of situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.

USA Today  ∙  August 26, 2026


As war strands Qatari gas for 6 months, US sales rise and European ...
Germany's top financial regulator has questioned a regional bank over its financing of one of Europe's largest brothels, a person with direct knowledge of the ...

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


German minister is set to meet UniCredit's CEO in first direct ...
They declined to be named because the plans are not public. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Commerzbank and the Italian economy ministry representatives ...

Reuters  ∙  August 26, 2026


China's Moonshot AI in talks with Microsoft, Amazon, Google over ...
... declined to be identified because the discussions are private. That would be in line with terms that sources have said the startup has outlined for major ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 26, 2026


RedBird Seeks Control of Puck Media at $250 Million Valuation
RedBird is buying out early investors in a deal that values the company at about $250 million, according to a person familiar with the financing who asked ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 26, 2026


How Zuckerberg's plan to replace Meta staff with AI unravelled
Mark Zuckerberg wears his company's Ray-Ban Display glasses at the Meta Connect event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif., in September, ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 26, 2026


LSU abstains from SEC vote as Lane Kiffin, Will Wade recruit pros
... people with direct knowledge but granted anonymity because of the sensitive nature of conference relations told USA TODAY Sports. OPINION: Lane Kiffin's NFL ...

USA Today  ∙  August 26, 2026


3 Secret Service Officials Are Said to Be on Leave Amid Inquiry
... on the condition of anonymity. The Secret Service has been under intense scrutiny in recent years and more recently faced questions over the security of the ...

New York Times  ∙  August 26, 2026


NatWest plots push into US market - Financial Times
These changes in January 2025 were a key factor in NatWest's US push, according to a person familiar with the matter. Rules introduced after the 2008 crisis ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


South Korea's SK Hynix union members reject wage agreement in ...
A total of 50.08% of the 15,045 workers who ‌cast ballots voted against the agreement, the source said. The difference was just 25 votes, the source added ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026


As elections near, Netanyahu casts Turkey as Israel's latest enemy
Such a deployment, the source said, could constrain Israel's freedom of action in Syrian airspace and alter the strategic balance in the area. The ...

CNN  ∙  August 25, 2026


Iranians queue for petrol as US blockade bites - Financial Times
A limit of 20 litres per car meant that motorists had to keep returning, said the attendant, who did not want to be named. The country, a major crude ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


Tokio Marine Weighs Suncorp, IAG as Acquisition Targets, FT Says
Australia's Suncorp Group Ltd. has emerged as the frontrunner, according to the FT, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. Talks are still ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Tokio Marine plots multibillion-dollar deal after Berkshire takes stake
Two people with direct knowledge of the matter said Suncorp has emerged as the preferred target, with the Canadian company deemed too large. The same people ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


Russia Mulls Extending Diesel-Export Ban Amid Kyiv Attacks
1, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be identified as the discussions aren't public. More From Bloomberg. Trump Tries To ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Russia Mulls Extending Diesel-Export Ban Amid Ukraine Attacks
1, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified as the discussions aren't public. More From Bloomberg. Trump Tries To ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Apple readies new Mac mini as it gears up for foldable iPhone and a ...
... asked not to be identified because the plan isn't public. Apple has tested versions with both the M5 and M6 generations of its processor line. Advertisement.

LA Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


Apple Gears Up to Launch Its First New Mac Mini in Two Years
... asked not to be identified because the plan isn't public. Apple has tested versions with both the M5 and M6 generations of its processor line. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Giants receiver Calvin Austin carted off after getting injured at ...
The Giants traded offensive lineman Josh Ezeudu to the Kansas City Chiefs for a seventh-round pick in the 2028 draft, according to a person familiar with the ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 25, 2026


FCC Queried Stations About Coverage Plans Before Trump's Speech
... according to a person familiar with the matter. More From Bloomberg. Goldman Sachs Headquarters Ahead Of Earnings Figures. New $103,000 H-1B Fee Planned for ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Jack Ma Buys Alibaba Stock in Show of Support for AI Buildout
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter said. Ma bought more than HK$600 million ($76.5 million) worth of shares in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2026


Enes Kanter Freedom WNBA draft eligibility ruling, Royce White ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports on Monday, Aug. 24. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not ...

USA Today  ∙  August 25, 2026


How U.S.-Canada Tariff Negotiations Turned Into an All-Out Trade War
A person with direct knowledge of the talks said that the American side was flexible on this point, and did not make any asks regarding the French language ...

New York Times  ∙  August 25, 2026


Dolce & Gabbana secures debt waiver from banks after FY ... - Reuters
Earlier this year a source said ​that ⁠the company, advised by Rothschild, was exploring ways to raise fresh money, including asset disposals such as real ⁠ ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2026