Anonymous Source Tracker

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


US supplies most of the world's plasma. No country depends on it ...
“China's regulation of most other products has been getting closer and closer to international standards,” the source said. “But when it comes to blood ...

CNN  ∙  August 23, 2026


Coffee chain Blank Street raises funds from General Atlantic to fuel ...
... a person close to the company. Some of Blank Street's investors had hoped the new funding round could lift the company's valuation closer to $1bn, but ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 23, 2026


Driver who died crashing SUV into Long Island pool ID'd as beloved ...
Rahmani was able to call for help but died in an ambulance en route to the hospital, a source close to the family told JNS. Advertisement. Allison Rahmani ...

New York Post  ∙  August 23, 2026


Young pilot makes emergency landing in front of Florida beachgoers
Based on the fact that it's all in one piece … it seems like the pilot did that,” said the pilot, who asked not to be identified. Read More. Filed under.

New York Post  ∙  August 23, 2026


Democratic leader Jeffries meets with Jared Kushner as midterms ...
A person familiar with the meeting, who was granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter, confirmed the two men had met. The New York Times first ...

CNBC  ∙  August 23, 2026


The 49ers acquire LB Deion Jones from the Saints for RB Zamir ...
The San Francisco 49ers added depth at linebacker by acquiring Deion Jones in a trade with the New Orleans for running back Zamir White, a person familiar with

Washington Post  ∙  August 23, 2026


Protests over transgender athletes continue at Liberty-Fever game
One Liberty season ticket holder, who asked to remain anonymous, told USA TODAY that they and another neighbor had been texting about who should do something on ...

USA Today  ∙  August 23, 2026


Scoop: Syria and Israel move to defuse tensions after airbase bombing
... with knowledge of the matter. Why it matters: The meeting between Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and the director of Israel's Mossad spy agency ...

Axios  ∙  August 23, 2026


Alibaba launches $10B Hong Kong share placement to fund AI ...
... with knowledge of the matter. The banks did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. What do you think? Be the first to comment. The share ...

New York Post  ∙  August 23, 2026


Anthropic's best AI model struggles to attract users as cheaper tools ...
... with knowledge of the matter. It also told investors that it had 6,000 customers that spend $100,000 annually or more. The company declined to comment ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 23, 2026


Zelensky Says Trump Accused Him of Misleading Him Over Musk ...
... sources familiar with the matter. When Fedorov confirmed his resignation in July, he highlighted the restriction of Russian Starlink access as a key ...

Newsweek  ∙  August 23, 2026


Fast-fashion giant Shein shrinks value to up to $27 billion in Hong ...
... person familiar with the matter. Shein did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters. Shein's IPO is the largest new share sale in Hong ...

Reuters  ∙  August 23, 2026


Tragic cause of Long Island teacher and mom of four's fatal crash ...
... sources close to the investigation told The Post on Sunday. Allison Rahmani, 40, died Friday when she lost control of her vehicle and drove it into the ...

New York Post  ∙  August 23, 2026


Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday | Reuters
... the source said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The visit comes amid heightened tensions as ‌Iran threatens ⁠a military response to U.S. plans for ...

Reuters  ∙  August 23, 2026


Kushner, Jeffries meet to discuss ways to collaborate | CNN Politics
The pair gathered privately in New York to discuss such key issues as immigration, housing and the cost of living, the source said. Kushner and Jeffries had ...

CNN  ∙  August 23, 2026


Trade talks collapsed at last minute after U.S. commerce chief ...
... sources with knowledge of the talks. The agreement collapsed less than an hour before the deadline to finalize it on Friday evening, with Canada objecting ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 23, 2026


Iran to meet with Pakistani mediator after Trump levels new sanctions
A White House official, speaking on background, pointed to the sharp decline in oil prices following the signing of the MOU and said the Strait of Hormuz is ...

Fox News  ∙  August 23, 2026


Trump is heading to his golf course in Ireland to watch the Irish Open ...
... on condition of anonymity. Trump's course in Bedminster, New Jersey, hosted a LIV golf tournament in August. Another Trump course at Doral in South Florida ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 23, 2026


UEFA's Ceferin rules out running for FIFA presidency, Infantino ...
Sources familiar with ​the process told Reuters last week that UEFA, the AFC and CONCACAF were considering a third option -- a vote of no confidence in ...

Reuters  ∙  August 23, 2026


Hayden Panettiere's Final Battles: Mysterious Pain and Trouble With ...
Before the event in May, the bookstore was given a specific instruction, according to two people with direct knowledge of the tour: Do not let in a man ...

New York Times  ∙  August 23, 2026


AI Platform Hugging Face Exploring Sale, Report Says - Bloomberg
... a sale that may value the artificial intelligence platform at $13 billion or more, Business Insider reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 23, 2026


Alibaba Raises $10 Billion in Record Hong Kong Share Sale
... asked not to be named as the information isn't public. More From Bloomberg. Alibaba Headquarters As Company's Qwen Technology Lead Sets Up In-House Robot AI ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 23, 2026


Dodgers president shuts down sale rumors after Mark Walter's $12.5 ...
... according to a person familiar with the terms who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. Walter bought a controlling stake in the ...

Newsday  ∙  August 22, 2026


the Hollywood creatives training AI to do their jobs | Technology
Another writer with credits on TV series for Amazon, HBO, NBC and Lionsgate, who asked not to be named, said she had started training AIs to write scripts ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 22, 2026


Reform UK Feuds Sidetrack Nigel Farage's Push to Prepare Party to ...
The people, who asked to remain anonymous to speak critically, said Farage should remedy the dysfunction by appointing a chief a staff. More From Bloomberg.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 22, 2026


Qatar cuts state spending at home and abroad as war shrinks ...
The budget cuts were part of Doha's response to the sharp decline in LNG revenue, three people briefed on the matter said. The precise amount of spending ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 22, 2026


Canada Demand for Trucks Tariff Relief Imperiled Trade Talks
... collapsed Friday in part amid a last-minute standoff over cutting US tariffs on Canadian medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 22, 2026


PWHL's Walter Cup goes missing in Canadian shipping mystery
The second person spoke on the condition of anonymity because those details have not been revealed by the league. As a result, Greig wound up postponing her day ...

New York Post  ∙  August 22, 2026


Vatican plans solar and agriculture plant to cover its electricity needs
The sources said the power could also be used by Holy See-linked properties including Rome's Bambino Gesù hospital. The Vatican will not benefit from the ...

Reuters  ∙  August 22, 2026


Paramount and California to Hold Preliminary Talks on Warner Bros ...
... on condition of anonymity because the discussions were private. Paramount requested the meeting, two of the people said. Paramount's merger with Warner Bros ...

New York Times  ∙  August 22, 2026


Somali pirates hijack oil tanker off Yemen in latest attack
He spoke on condition of anonymity as he was not allowed to discuss the matter publicly. The Sibu 1, managed by the UAE-based Qatrat Alnada Almasi Ship ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 22, 2026


NYC delivery man gunned down in possible road rage attack: police
I'm gonna kill you,'” said the deli owner, who declined to give his name. “Well, I don't know if he took the guy as just saying it or what, but he really ...

New York Post  ∙  August 22, 2026


The Socialist, a Million-Dollar Rowhouse and Unanswered Questions
Gordillo had “never been evicted.” “Of all the neighbors who come and go,” said one longtime resident who declined to give his name ...

New York Times  ∙  August 22, 2026


Families of USS Abraham Lincoln crew upset over Trump, Hegseth ...
Kyles and another family member who spoke with USA TODAY both requested anonymity for their loved ones for fear of reprisal. On August 20, the United States ...

USA Today  ∙  August 22, 2026


Paramount and California to hold preliminary talks on Warner Bros ...
... of Warner Bros. Discovery , the New York Times reported on Saturday citing ​sources familiar with the discussions. Here's ​what to know:

Reuters  ∙  August 22, 2026


Nvidia customers notified about AI-related price hikes above 15 ...
... sources familiar with the discussions. Here's ​what to know: Businesscategory · Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on US steel, electronics, other products ...

Reuters  ∙  August 22, 2026


The final days of LIV Golf: unpaid bills and a scramble for cash
... a person familiar with the matter said. The money wasn't the only change in plans. LIV has brought in high-profile musical acts to perform for fans at its ...

The Australian  ∙  August 22, 2026


Bills supporting Ed Oliver with star mourning 2-year-old son's tragic ...
According to ESPN and NFL Network insider Cameron Wolfe, a source close to Oliver said he is asking for “privacy and prayers at this very difficult time.” Read ...

New York Post  ∙  August 22, 2026


Bills star Ed Oliver mourning tragic death of 2-year-old son - NY Post
Oliver, 28, is asking for “privacy and prayers at this very difficult time,” a source close to him told ESPN and NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe. Oliver's son ...

New York Post  ∙  August 22, 2026


Samsung Elec to convene board meeting Friday to discuss ... - Reuters
Samsung Electronics ​plans to hold a board meeting on ‌Friday afternoon to discuss a new shareholder return package, a person familiar with the matter told ...

Reuters  ∙  August 21, 2026


Myanmar military offensive targets land for Russia-backed port project
"The risk in Myanmar is still very ​high," the source said, "Russian investments will have to be linked to connectivity with Thailand for the project to make ...

Reuters  ∙  August 21, 2026


Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual ...
... according to a person familiar with the matter. Swalwell's devices were seized at the San Francisco airport on Saturday and agents executed a search warrant ...

NPR  ∙  August 21, 2026


'Stop gaslighting me!': Florida Democrats' Senate nominee and party ...
Florida's new Democratic Senate nominee, Angie Nixon, and the state party's chair got into a shouting match Friday.

Axios  ∙  August 21, 2026


Vance will campaign at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather ...
The Middleton event comes as he's expected to ramp up his travel schedule with more public events and fundraisers, according to a person familiar with the ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 21, 2026


Shaky future of Spectrum's Lakers channel adds more drama to the ...
... according to a person familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly. The Lakers and Kushner's investment firm, Thrive Capital ...

LA Times  ∙  August 21, 2026


Anthropic IPO filing will show AI backlash as risk, sources say - CNBC
Anthropic is poised to debut on the stock market at a time when the public is increasingly upset about data centers and is fearful about AI taking jobs.

CNBC  ∙  August 21, 2026


Trump admin taps JPMorgan alum Matt Zames to advise ... - CNBC
... asked not to be named because they weren't authorized to discuss it publicly. He starts Monday at Social Security Administration headquarters in Baltimore ...

CNBC  ∙  August 21, 2026


ICE Accused of Detaining 5-Year-Old on Way to Soccer Game in ...
During N+ Univision's interview with Tadeo's mother, who asked not to be named, Tadeo called her from the detention center, telling her that he loved and missed ...

Newsweek  ∙  August 21, 2026


WNBA Bans Fan Who Threw Adult Toy on Court During Dream ...
A source familiar with the situation told Front Office Sports the individual that threw the dildo was apprehended by arena security and arrested,” FOS reported ...

Newsweek  ∙  August 21, 2026


Japan weighs 3.8% assumed rate for next year's budget request ...
The sources, who declined to be named due to the ​sensitivity of the matter, confirmed an earlier ​report by Nikkei newspaper that the assumed rate will likely ...

Reuters  ∙  August 21, 2026