Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Starbucks considers selling majority stake in its Japan business ...
... coffee chain's biggest overseas company-operated ‌market at about $3 billion, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  September 16, 2026


Venezuela Aluminum Heads to US as Heeney Unveils Gold Deal
... with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be identified discussing non-public information. More From Bloomberg. An employee of Venezuelan company of alu.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 16, 2026


Venezuela Plans to Ship Aluminum to US in Mercuria-Heeney Deal
... leave Venezuela as soon as Friday, according to people with knowledge of the matter who asked not to be identified discussing non-public information.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 16, 2026


ByteDance completes $290 million fundraising for AI drug unit after ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. Shanghai-headquartered Anew Labs ...

Reuters  ∙  September 16, 2026


The Latest: Federal Reserve defies Trump, hikes key interest rate for ...
Turkish officials told Mahan Air to suspend flights Wednesday to its neighboring country, according to a person briefed on the matter, a week after the U.S. ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 16, 2026


U.S. diplomats meet with Houthis as Red Sea crisis intensifies - Axios
... Omani government, focused on maintaining a ceasefire between the U.S. and Houthis and guaranteeing that the Bab al-Mandeb Strait stays open, the source said.

Axios  ∙  September 16, 2026


German minister plans market incentives to boost gas storage ...
A planned autumn tender for Long Term ​Options, or LTOs, will be increased by ⁠an as yet undetermined volume of gas, ​the source said. LTOs allow Trading ...

Reuters  ∙  September 16, 2026


Banks provide $22 billion chip loan to Blackstone, Alphabet cloud ...
A group of 10 banks ​is providing a $22 billion chip loan to ‌support Blackstone and Alphabet's new cloud venture Crux AI, Bloomberg News reported on ...

Reuters  ∙  September 16, 2026


US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the ... - Reuters
One of ⁠those sources said the Houthi delegation included a senior official based in Muscat who is under US sanctions, Mohammad Abdulsalam. Another source ...

Reuters  ∙  September 16, 2026


Russia's Syzran and Saratov oil refineries on hold after drone ...
... Syzran and Saratov ‌have stopped processing following Ukrainian drone attacks this month, three industry sources said on Wednesday.

Reuters  ∙  September 16, 2026


Indonesia finance minister ousted after clash with Prabowo's ex ...
... Sadewa after he clashed with a top ministry official who served on Prabowo's former special forces team, three government sources said.

Reuters  ∙  September 16, 2026


Record set straight on Maxx Crosby Rams trade rumors - NY Post
According to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation, the Rams contacted the Raiders soon after the Baltimore trade unraveled. They wanted to ...

New York Post  ∙  September 16, 2026


India's NSE to launch IPO amid investor caution over derivatives ...
... sources with knowledge of ​the matter said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. That includes Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Singapore's GIC, Fidelity ...

Reuters  ∙  September 16, 2026


Apple's Cook, OpenAI CEO to Attend Trump Dinner With Xi
A person familiar with the matter said that Cook would be at the event, which US President Donald Trump is holding in Washington. OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 16, 2026


Saudis Seek to Resume Half of Key Oil Pipeline Within Days
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter said. State-run Saudi Aramco is working to bypass a damaged section on the route ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 16, 2026


Air France-KLM Said to Offer Group Shares as Part of TAP Bid
Air France-KLM is willing to offer Portugal a stake in the airline group as part of its bid for TAP SA, according to a person familiar with the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 16, 2026


Harold Hamm's Continental Set to Announce Venezuela Oil Deal
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter. The Oklahoma City-based company plans to make the announcement at the G20 energy ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 16, 2026


Exxon advances talks to return to Venezuela's Orinoco Belt, sources ...
... sources familiar with the matter. ConocoPhillips did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The company participated in two heavy crude projects ...

Reuters  ∙  September 16, 2026


EGA says EU aluminium scrap U-turn could affect German expansion
... sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here ...

Reuters  ∙  September 16, 2026


Covid Vaccines Delayed for Half of U.S. Children
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private actions within the agency. Ms. Hilliard said the C.D.C. was “finalizing decisions” about ...

New York Times  ∙  September 16, 2026


OpenAI Considers New Financing at a $1.5 Trillion Valuation
... people familiar with the matter. If successful, it would roughly double OpenAI's most recent private valuation of $730 billion, crowning the ChatGPT maker ...

New York Times  ∙  September 16, 2026


CDC delay holds up children's COVID vaccine orders, WSJ reports
... through a ​federal immunization program, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing people familiar ‌with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  September 16, 2026


Miami, Nike reportedly agree to landmark deal, ending Hurricanes ...
According to a report from the Miami Herald, citing sources close to the situation, the University of Miami and sports apparel giant Nike are entering into ...

USA Today  ∙  September 16, 2026


Seahawks vs Cardinals: QB Sam Darnold ruled OUT for Week 2 game
This has been consistent with what news we have received from the Seahawks and sources close to the team. Head coach Mike Macdonald explained it is a unique ...

USA Today  ∙  September 16, 2026


Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' - NPR
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the issue. A fighter with Yemen's Houthi rebels carries ...

NPR  ∙  September 16, 2026


LSU sack leader Princewill Umanmielen served in $550K lawsuit ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because university officials have not commented publicly on the lawsuit between Ole Miss ...

Newsday  ∙  September 16, 2026


Russian Oil Uncertainty Hangs Over India's Largest Buyers
Indian state-owned refiners are facing the most significant supply uncertainty in months, according to people with direct knowledge of the trade, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 16, 2026


USMNT to call up 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan for upcoming friendlies
The source requested anonymity as they were not authorized to discuss the roster. The US will face Chile, Peru, Mexico and Canada in late September and ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 16, 2026


US Tracking Cyber Threats Against Nearly 20 Ships Worldwide
The Coast Guard has asked for advance notice if any of those ships plan to come into a US port, said the three people, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 16, 2026


Wedding Planning Site The Knot Sees Freshly Refinanced Loan Dive
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. More From Bloomberg. Mark Carney and Ursula von der Leyen on Sept. 16. EU Proposes Canada Become ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 16, 2026


Tottenham Gets Fresh £120 Million Injection From Lewis Family
... asked not to be identified discussing confidential information. The money is being earmarked for general working capital, they said. More From Bloomberg.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 16, 2026


Suffolk BOE re-upped ahead of big Dem vote - Newsday
In recent history, commissioners have been reappointed months in advance, or in one instance just two weeks prior to the terms expiring, a source said. Both ...

Newsday  ∙  September 16, 2026


Washington DCYF equity director resigns, alleging racial bias - Axios
The equity director at Washington state's child welfare agency resigned last week, citing "discriminatory and biased leadership" at the department.

Axios  ∙  September 16, 2026


OpenAI investors have approached the company about a new ...
... asked not to be named in order to discuss nonpublic information. OpenAI, which raised $122 billion at a $852 billion valuation in March, is not currently ...

CNBC  ∙  September 16, 2026


Kremlin Pushes to Keep Russia's Edge as Biggest Wheat Exporter
At those meetings, officials and exporters were told they must find ways to maintain the country's global lead, said the people, who asked not to be named ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 16, 2026


Peptides — the internet's dangerous new craze | HS Insider
Nadav Brandes · “Peptides are everywhere,” said one high school student, who asked to remain anonymous. · He is far from alone. · Peptides are typically injected, ...

LA Times  ∙  September 16, 2026


Trump-aligned groups are pouring money into the midterm races
... a person with direct knowledge of the organization who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private plans. The connection was first reported by The ...

Newsday  ∙  September 16, 2026


Malaysia Said to Seize Another Three Containers Bound for Israel
Authorities in Malaysia have seized several more Israel-bound shipments at one of the country's biggest ports, according to people familiar with the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 15, 2026


Samsung's India public policy chief resigns, sources say - Reuters
... declined to be identified as the details were confidential. The 57-year-old former Indian bureaucrat, who has ​also worked at Uber (UBER.N) , opens new tab ...

Reuters  ∙  September 15, 2026


Attempted Trump assassin ordered packages using Bob Dole's ...
The records also note that the shooter purchased parts and tools to increase his rifle's capacity from Amazon, the ​person said, who declined to be identified ...

Reuters  ∙  September 15, 2026


Nvidia CEO Set to Attend Trump Dinner With Chinese President
... a person familiar with a person familiar with the matter. The tech executive is expected to be a guest at the event ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 15, 2026


Nvidia CEO Huang attending U.S. state dinner for China's Xi - CNBC
... a person familiar with the matter told CNBC on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private guest list. Huang's planned ...

CNBC  ∙  September 15, 2026


Oil's safety net is fraying as Saudi Arabia races to restart a key pipeline
... a person familiar with the matter. Cristobal Olivares | Bloomberg | Getty Images. The global oil market is running out of safety nets. Prices are unlikely to ...

CNBC  ∙  September 15, 2026


Trump administration plans to send powerful bombs to Israel in $2.8 ...
The $2.8 billion package includes 40,000 of the bombs, made up of 20,000 Mk84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, according to two U.S. officials and a person familiar with ...

Washington Post  ∙  September 15, 2026


How Poland lost $230mn trying to buy Venezuelan oil with crypto
A person familiar with a ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 15, 2026


Brookfield, CPPIB to Form C$50 Billion Fund Investing in Canada
... a person familiar with a person familiar with the matter. The global asset manager and Canada's largest pension fund will each allocate as ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 15, 2026


OpenAI Weighing Funding Round at Over $1.2 Trillion Valuation
Any decision to move forward with the fundraise will hinge on exactly when OpenAI decides to go public, a person familiar with the talks said, asking not to be ...

Bloomberg  ∙  September 15, 2026


The Observer raises £10mn in boost to turnaround effort
... according to a person close to the situation. Gary Lubner, the South African businessman and Labour Party donor, is set to increase his holding through This ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 15, 2026


Louisville's Savannah DeMelo sues team doctors after cardiac arrest ...
A source said the current timeline could have her involved as soon as 25 September's match, in which Louisville will host the San Diego Wave. A spokesperson ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 15, 2026


Donald Trump warns Kennedy Center won't be renovated if naming ...
The board voted also voted Tuesday to immediately close the institution's main building for renovations, a source familiar with the situation told The Hill.

The Hill  ∙  September 15, 2026