Anonymous Source Tracker

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


My husband left me for a young woman, they looked happy until my ...
This story was shared with us by a reader who asked to remain anonymous. Names and personal details have been changed to protect the privacy of everyone ...

MSN  ∙  May 2, 2026


Frontier Airlines offers flight tickets discounts, stocks soar after Spirit ...
A Spirit board ​meeting had ended without an agreement to rescue the company, a person close to the discussions told Reuters late on Friday. "Unfortunately ...

MSN  ∙  May 2, 2026


Huawei's AI chip sales surge as Nvidia stalls in China
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. Jensen Huang applauds while wearing a black ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 1, 2026


Yen Rally Is at Risk of Fading Fast Without More Intervention
While the nation's top currency official has declined to confirm intervention, a person familiar with the matter said authorities had entered the market.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 1, 2026


Explainer: What would Japanese intervention to boost a weak yen ...
Japan intervened to support the yen against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, in their latest attempt to stem a ...

Reuters  ∙  May 1, 2026


History of Japan's intervention in currency markets | Reuters
Two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that officials had intervened to buy the yen ​after it sank to its weakest level against the dollar since ...

Reuters  ∙  May 1, 2026


Inside Oracle's Mass Layoffs and the Workers Fighting Back - TIME
One laid-off senior manager of software development, who asked to remain anonymous, told TIME that the company's AI mandates often resulted in junior ...

Time  ∙  May 1, 2026


Spirit Bailout Talks Said to Have Ceased With Closure Imminent
The carrier is preparing to cease operations around 3 a.m. Saturday New York time, said the people, who asked to remain anonymous because the information isn't ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 1, 2026


Ron DeSantis has become a key Trump ally. Is a 2028 run next?
A person close to DeSantis said while Vance and Rubio may have the upper hand for now, the governor's ability to maintain a personal relationship with Trump ...

CNN  ∙  May 1, 2026


WHO delays pandemic treaty amid pathogen-sharing dispute | Reuters
... declined to be named as the information ​is private, ​told Reuters late on ‌Friday. Legalcategory · Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill.

Reuters  ∙  May 1, 2026


France new car registrations down 0.26% in April, industry body
New car ​registrations in ‌France fell 0.26% ​in ​April from a ⁠year ​earlier to ​138339 vehicles, data from ​French ​car body PFA ‌showed ⁠on Friday.

Reuters  ∙  May 1, 2026


Netflix to give Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' wide theatrical release ...
Netflix on Friday said it would put filmmaker Greta Gerwig's "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" movie in wide ​theatrical release next year, where it will play ...

Reuters  ∙  May 1, 2026


Apollo Sports Capital, Tom Dundon make $225M pickleball investment
The raise values Pickleball Inc. at $750 million, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked to remain unnamed because they were not authorized ...

CNBC  ∙  May 1, 2026


Virgin Australia Likely to Extend Flight Cuts Into Third Quarter
... extend flight cuts into the third quarter of 2026 as the Iran war continues to send fuel costs spiraling, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 1, 2026


William and Kate share candid family portrait for 15th anniversary
Parade reported that a source close to the couple described them as 'at the start of a new chapter' and praised the stability of their relationship. The ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Target Field hospitality workers weigh vote to strike - Star Tribune
A worker who declined to give his last name said many of the burgers he sells cost more than his hourly wage. Another employee said she has to work ...

Star Tribune  ∙  May 1, 2026


Jackson family eager to cash in after $217M opening weekend for ...
“Elizabeth was family to him,” a source said. “Not Hollywood family — real family. He leaned on her, cried on her shoulders and she never left his side ...

New York Post  ∙  May 1, 2026


Disney's new CEO is exploring a 'super app' for theme park tickets ...
... asked not to be named as the information is private. Expand article logo Continue reading. GettyImages-2268801233.jpeg ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Disney (DIS) Is Exploring a 'Super App' For Theme Park Tickets ...
... asked not to be named as the information is private. More From Bloomberg. TRANSPORT-VOLKSWAGEN-ECONOMY-HARBOUR-CARS. Trump Vows 25% Tariff on European Autos ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 1, 2026


US seeks to deploy hypersonic missile for possible use against Iran
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The request noted that Iran moved its launchers out of range of the Precision Strike Missile, which can hit ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Venetian Resort Las Vegas Seeks $2.35 Billion to Refinance Debt
funds, is seeking a $1.175 billion term loan, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Other secured debt of that amount is also planned ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 1, 2026


Volodymyr Zelenskyy's push for EU membership strains ties with allies
“Membership is not a gift,” said one of the officials, who declined to be identified, revealing private discussions. “Maybe there's some misunderstanding in ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 1, 2026


Inside Compton: Mayoral race rocked by behind the scenes chaos
... declined to be identified. How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching Your Mortgage · Ad. LendingTree. There is also concern that Carson affiliates ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Schumer and Platner Talk After Mills Suspends Her Campaign
Janet Mills, Mr. Schumer's favored candidate, abruptly suspended her campaign. A person familiar with the call would provide few details when asked about any ...

New York Times  ∙  May 1, 2026


Iran soccer officials to meet FIFA in Zurich and plan for World Cup ...
FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström has invited an Iranian delegation to its headquarters by a May 20 deadline, a person familiar with the proposal told ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 1, 2026


Reporters at McClatchy Withhold Bylines in Dispute Over A.I. Content
... according to a person briefed on the rollout. McClatchy, which was sold to the hedge fund Chatham Asset Management in 2020 after it declared bankruptcy ...

New York Times  ∙  May 1, 2026


What Silicon Valley layoffs hide about the future of the job market
And Microsoft is offering buyouts to about 7 percent of its staff in the United States, according to a person briefed on the plans who spoke on the ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 1, 2026


Iran aware of leverage over Trump as war drags on: report - MSN
... sources briefed on the matter tell us,” according to Zeteo. “Administration officials, citing US intel, have also warned that senior Iranian officials are ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Israel Said to Have Helped Defend Emirates in Iran War With Iron ...
Israeli soldiers traveled to the Emirates to operate the system, said one of the two people, who both spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive ...

New York Times  ∙  May 1, 2026


US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ...
A senior Pentagon official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said recent German rhetoric had been “inappropriate and unhelpful”. “The president is ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 1, 2026


US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say - Reuters
A senior Pentagon official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said recent German rhetoric had been "inappropriate and unhelpful." "The president is ...

Reuters  ∙  May 1, 2026


U.S. to Withdraw 5000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says
... on condition of anonymity to discuss the planning process. Last year, the Pentagon redeployed a brigade in Romania and did not send replacement forces. The ...

New York Times  ∙  May 1, 2026


Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal ...
“We continue to look for ways to strengthen the bilateral partnership between our two countries,” the spokesperson added, speaking on condition of anonymity to ...

Newsday  ∙  May 1, 2026


8 Things to Know About Trump's Effort to “Take Over” Midterm ...
... sources familiar with the matter — began convening at DHS headquarters, looking for federal levers it could pull to realize a March 2025 executive order, in ...

ProPublica  ∙  May 1, 2026


Japan signs first $2.2 billion loan under $550 billion US investment ...
Sources familiar with the matter said the commercial bank portion will be provided by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, and ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Yen jumps as Japan threatens more intervention - CNBC
Two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that officials had intervened to buy the yen on Thursday after it hit 160.7 to the dollar, its weakest ...

CNBC  ∙  May 1, 2026


Oil's price boom foreshadows a post-war bust - Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter. But further hostilities could mean the strait is closed even longer. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you ...

Reuters  ∙  May 1, 2026


TikTok troll charged with slaying innocent teen bystander during ...
... sources said. Andrew Tollinche, 22, allegedly stabbed high school student Jonathan Melo in the back Wednesday after the teen victim got caught up in the ...

New York Post  ∙  May 1, 2026


Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations after bailout talks fail
Some rival airlines think Spirit could shut down as soon as Friday, two other sources said. A company spokesperson declined to comment on ongoing ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  May 1, 2026


Exclusive: US officials weigh cutting deadlines to fix digital flaws ...
... sources said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The discussions at CISA come as business leaders and the digital security industry grapple with the fallout ...

Reuters  ∙  May 1, 2026


Mamdani raises eyebrows with Gracie Mansion video pushing DSA ...
One Democratic operative, who did not want to be named, called the video “unseemly,” but noted they weren't sure if it actually crossed a legal line. “[If] ...

New York Post  ∙  May 1, 2026


Everything we know after three-vehicle crash - MSN
A Colne Avenue resident, who did not want to be named, said: "We don't know how it happened, we just heard the loud crash. “My partner went out to speak to ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


William and Kate share rare family portrait for 15th anniversary - MSN
Sources close to them describe their marriage as a model of continuity and stability, with this year marking a 'new chapter' in their lives. The casual ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


6 students hospitalized after crash in Coweta County - MSN
A neighbor who did not want to be identified told Channel 2's Michael Seiden that as soon as she heard the crash, she rushed outside and saw injured teens ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Google, Nvidia and other tech titans sign AI deal with the Pentagon
The deal includes language that the use of the models will be consistent with civil liberties, constitutional rights and applicable law, the source said.

LA Times  ∙  May 1, 2026


Iran offers new response on draft peace deal, Trump "not satisfied"
Iran delivered its response to the latest U.S. amendments to a draft plan to end the war, but President Trump told reporters he was "not satisfied with what ...

Axios  ∙  May 1, 2026


Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old ...
The system was sent during the war with Iran, the source said. It marked an unprecedented Israeli troop deployment in an Arab state and the first known ...

CNN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Private Credit's Retail Risk Draws Scrutiny From Global Watchdog
... the potential risks posed by an influx of retail investors into the $1.8 trillion private credit market, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 1, 2026


SoftBank-backed OPay hires Citi, Deutsche, JPMorgan for US IPO
as the Nigeria-focused payments platform prepares for an initial public offering, according to people with knowledge of the matter. How Much Money Should You ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


'60 Minutes' journo Sharyn Alfonsi rips 'corporate meddling' amid ...
Her contract with the network, however, is up at the end of the month, a source with knowledge of the matter told The Post. Advertisement. Sharyn Alfonsi ...

New York Post  ∙  May 1, 2026