Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Taiwan may limit currency switching for TSMC dollar dividends to ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter ​said. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say - Reuters
Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation ​and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, ‌three sources familiar with the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Trump's 2024 campaign discussed an 'anti-weaponization' fund ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. The disagreement over the eligibility of certain January 6 rioters isn't the only unsettled issue. Others have ...

CNN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin ...
... on condition of anonymity because the matter is private. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Starbucks scraps AI inventory tool across North America: Reuters
... people with direct knowledge of the situation. The tool was part of CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to fix the coffee chain's persistent product shortages that ...

CNBC  ∙  May 21, 2026


Starbucks scraps AI tool for automating inventory at North American ...
... people with direct knowledge of the situation. The tool was part of CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to fix the coffee chain's persistent product shortages that ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  May 21, 2026


Exclusive - Starbucks scraps AI inventory tool across North America
... people with direct knowledge of the situation. The tool was part of CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to fix the coffee chain's.

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program ... - Reuters
According to three senior government sources briefed on the matter, ​Prime Minister Russell Dlamini met then-Acting U.S. Charge d'Affaires Caitlin Piper in ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Soccer-Renewables magnate Riquelme launches Real Madrid ...
... with knowledge of the matter, the first challenge in more ‌than two decades to Florentino Perez's vice-like grip on the world's richest soccer club.

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Bird Construction Readies Its First Corporate Bond Sale - Bloomberg
... looking to sell bonds for the first time, and aims to raise around C$250 million ($181 million), according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


Lone Star Weighs Sale of Lender IKB After Nearly 20 Years
... a sale of IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG nearly two decades after investing in the German lender, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


JPMorgan Boosts Warner Bros. Loan to $10 Billion as Merger Looms
... with knowledge of the matter. More From Bloomberg. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy. Modi's Toffee Gift to Meloni Ignites Rally in Wrong Indian ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


H.B. Fuller Said to Bid Over £600 Million for UK's AMS
... Medical Solutions Group Plc, a British maker of tissue-healing medical products, as it seeks to push into healthcare, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


U.S. bears brunt of Israel's missile defense, Pentagon assessments ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive security matters. By contrast, Israel fired fewer than 100 of its Arrow interceptors and around 90 ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 21, 2026


IMAX has held 'preliminary talks' with potential buyers: Source - CNBC
IMAX's longtime bankers occasionally test the waters for potential interest, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the confidential ...

CNBC  ∙  May 21, 2026


Senate GOP, frustrated with Trump's $1.8B payout fund, delays vote ...
The two aides, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal negotiations, said Blanche did not adequately answer those questions. Senate ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 21, 2026


SpaceX designed its IPO with retail investors in mind. But be careful.
Musk has talked about reserving as much as 30% of the shares for individual traders, according to Reuters, which cited people close to the matter. Expand ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Alex Rodriguez and Jaclyn Cordeiro confirm amicable split - MSN
Sources close to the pair noted they had been separated for roughly two months before the news became public. E! News + 3. From fitness bond to public ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Exclusive: Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran ...
However, the source said there were "feasible formulas" to resolve the matter. "There are solutions like diluting the stockpile under the supervision of the ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


WBBM Newsradio switches to ABC News - Chicago Tribune
The abrupt network change does not impact local newsroom staffing or programming, the source said. Existing Audacy-owned ABC affiliates such as 1010 WINS in ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  May 21, 2026


Man who sparked bomb scare at busy airport breaks his silence ...
The young man, who did not want to be named, told 9News he initially followed other passengers outside during the evacuation before being approached by police.

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Local businesswomen negatively impacted by anti-illegal ... - MSN
One woman, who did not want to be named, walked out of a cash-and-carry that had been inspected. As she walked out, members of the party tried to stop her ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Greens consider helping Labour's Andy Burnham in Makerfield by ...
... people briefed on the matter. The by-election is scheduled for June 18. When to Retire: An Easy Planning Guide and Ongoing Insights · Ad. Fisher Investments UK.

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already ...
... sources familiar with US intelligence assessments. Four sources told CNN that US intelligence indicates Iran's military is reconstituting much faster than ...

CNN  ∙  May 21, 2026


OPEC+ leaders expected to up July oil output target despite Hormuz ...
Seven leading OPEC+ oil-producing countries ‌will likely agree to a modest hike to July output when they meet on June 7, four sources said, though delivery ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


The Education Department is hiring — while it's being dismantled
NPR spoke with another former FSA staffer who was laid-off last year. They did not want to be identified because they are in the process of applying for one of ...

NPR  ∙  May 21, 2026


Piastri flattered by rumours of Red Bull F1 interest - MSN
Over the Miami Grand Prix weekend, several sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed that a push to get Piastri was on the table in the scenario ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Lenawee Co. man jumps for joy celebrating over $300K lotto win
... chose to remain anonymous. “I looked the ticket over as soon as the clerk handed it to me and started yelling when I saw I'd won the jackpot. I showed the ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Analysis-Vietnamese EV maker VinFast's move to shift $7 billion in ...
One Vietnam-based financial analyst who declined to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter, said it was possible that there was another ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


As cocoa prices melt down, real chocolate is making a comeback
... declined to be named. This was due to trends that, while marginal, add up collectively, she said. These include Gen Z being more open to innovations like ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Prison Break reboot to shoot in Los Angeles - MSN
... a person familiar with the situation. The California Film Commission announced that Prison Break was awarded tax credits alongside several other untitled ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Meta's 8,000-staff layoff begins in Singapore with 4am emails - MSN
... declined to be identified because the information is not public. Expand article logo Continue reading. In a memo circulated on May 18, Meta said around 7,000 ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


JPMorgan increases Warner Bros. loan to $10B for Paramount deal
... a person familiar with the matter. The proposed funding comes ahead of Paramount Skydance's $110B purchase of Warner Bros. (WBD). The financing is being ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Trump Mobile has a data leak problem: Emails and phone numbers ...
... having been tipped off by an anonymous source. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset. Trump Mobile might ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Legendary NASCAR driver Kyle Busch dies at 41 - MSN
An anonymous source told the Associated Press that Busch was testing in the Chevrolet racing simulator in Concord on Wednesday when he became unresponsive ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Microsoft slips despite reported talks with Anthropic about using its ...
Talks are said to be at an early stage, the news outlet added, citing sources familiar with the matter. CNBC also reported that the two companies were in ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Man City and Haaland reach same decision on huge sale to Real ...
Speaking to high-ranking sources who requested anonymity, TEAMtalk can confirm that both Spanish giants continue to carry out background work on Haaland ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm - MSN
The government source and the four banking sources requested anonymity as they were not authorised to speak publicly. Indonesia on Wednesday announced a ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Safety concerns for dark underpass after woman attacked near Tesco
Jo's husband, who did not want to be named, agreed that they would not walk along Napier Road at night. The couple also thought the area has gotten worse ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Smart ring firm Ōura confidentially files for US IPO: report - MSN
... person familiar with the matter. The company has engaged Goldman Sachs (GS), Morgan Stanley (MS), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Allen & Co., and Jefferies (JEFF) in ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Smart ring firm Ōura confidentially files for US IPO (update)
... citing a person familiar with the matter. Expand article logo Continue reading. Cardiologist Warns: "Avoid Bottled Water At All Costs" · Ad. Gundry MD.

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Pentagon doubles down on Canada rebuke with demand for NATO ...
Senior Pentagon officials, speaking on background Thursday to mostly Canadian journalists, also cited the absence of a decision on whether to proceed with ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Ares pulls in $850M for US and Europe real estate debt fund - report
... a person familiar with the matter. The fund's final close is expected to occur in the first half ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


A's express interest in hosting World Baseball Classic games in Las ...
... a source familiar with the situation. As a result, the sport of baseball could have a major moment in the city with this event. What the WBC M...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


'Ready for violence': Serbian hooligans target protesters - MSN
I had no idea what they were planning to do with me," Voja, who asked to be identified only by his first name, told AFP. Weeks later, he is still visibly ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Legionnaires' disease found at East Village housing complex - MSN
Another resident who declined to give her name, adopted a stoic response to the health department's advisory, telling THE CITY, “I will say one thing. I'm ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Trump and Netanyahu diverge on Iran war's future in tense phone call
... a person familiar with the situation a person familiar with the situation said. Expand article logo Continue ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


White House postpones executive order on AI - MSN
... sources with knowledge of the discussions around the executive order. The timeframe has been a point of discussion between the industry and the government ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Murdoch to buy Vox podcast, New York Magazine - MSN
... people with direct knowledge of the acquisition. The politics news site Vox.com is also included in the deal. REUTERS. Expand article logo Continue reading.

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Oura files confidentially for IPO as smart ring sales surge - MSN
and Jefferies Financial Group Inc. on the offering, according to a person familiar with the matter. Oura plans to go public later this year, the person said. A ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026