Anonymous Source Tracker

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


NBC News Eliminates 150 Jobs Before Cable Networks Spinoff ...
... a person familiar with the matter. The parent of NBCUniversal, Comcast said in 2024 it planned to divest CNBC, MSNBC, USA Network and other cable channels ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 15, 2025


NBC News lays off 150 employees amid ratings declines and cable ...
The cuts are also attributed to the spinoff of cable networks MSNBC and CNBC, according to a person briefed on the plans who was not authorized to comment.

LA Times  ∙  October 15, 2025


The Breakneck Rise of Iron Ore Market Powerhouse Radiant World ...
Trafigura handles between 30 and 50 million tons a year, according to a person close to the company. “Radiant benefited from its India origin as iron ore ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 15, 2025


Coal News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. A general view of Anglo American's Quellaveco copper mine in Peru. Energycategory· October 15 ...

Reuters  ∙  October 15, 2025


Anglo American offers remedies seeking EU approval for MMG deal ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. London-listed Anglo American announced the $500 million deal to sell its nickel business in.

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Exclusive | Yankees' Anthony Volpe undergoes shoulder surgery
The typical recovery would have Volpe ready for the regular season, a source said, but it is based on the progress of recovery. That only creates more ...

New York Post  ∙  October 15, 2025


Keegan Murray signs 5-year, $140 million extension with ...
It was a busy day for Sacramento after the team also agreed to a one-year deal with former MVP Russell Westbrook earlier Wednesday, a person familiar with the ...

CBS News  ∙  October 15, 2025


NYC Mayor Eric Adams Says He's Received 'Amazing' Job Offer ...
Adams made the comments in a meeting with over 200 participants from across city government, said the person, who asked not to be named without authorization to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 15, 2025


China Port Fees Jack-Up Oil Tanker Costs and Cause Market Chaos ...
... asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the issue. Some companies with more than 25% American ownership have started to remove China and Hong Kong ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 15, 2025


Novo Nordisk begins round of layoffs in United States: Reuters
The sources asked not to be named in order to share confidential company information. The layoffs come as Doustdar tries to restore investor confidence with ...

CNBC  ∙  October 15, 2025


Gun crime cases fall as agents shift to immigration crackdown | CNN
“The number of criminal investigations has bottomed out,” said a former senior ATF executive, who asked not to be named. “ATF agents essentially aren't ...

CNN  ∙  October 15, 2025


GOP amps up shutdown pressure at 2-week mark
They have no cover,” a Senate Republican aide told The Hill's Alexander Bolton ahead of the vote. Thune later remarked: “While military families and ...

The Hill  ∙  October 15, 2025


Turkey Mulls New Central Bankers as Akcay's Departure on Table ...
Central bank Deputy Governor Cevdet Akcay's term will end in April, people briefed on the matter said, with an extension seen as unlikely. Akcay will turn ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 15, 2025


Turkey Mulls New Central Bankers With Akcay Future Uncertain ...
Central Bank Deputy Governor Cevdet Akcay's term will end in April, people briefed on the matter said, with an extension seen as unlikely. Akcay will turn ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 15, 2025


Florida coach Billy Napier could be fired as soon as this weekend
Stricklin declined comment for this story. A university official at Florida, speaking Thursday to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity, denied that ...

USA Today  ∙  October 15, 2025


Trump Considers Overhaul of Refugee System That Would Favor ...
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the confidential plans. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. The proposed changes would put new ...

New York Times  ∙  October 15, 2025


Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela ...
The new authorities, known in intelligence jargon as a presidential finding, were described by multiple U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity ...

New York Times  ∙  October 15, 2025


Billy Napier hot seat couldn't be hotter as Florida Gators head coach
The people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect the ongoing process, said embattled Florida coach Billy Napier could be fired as soon as this ...

USA Today  ∙  October 15, 2025


Hamas Says It Has Returned All Hostage Remains It Can Recover ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive topics. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. On Wednesday, after Hamas's announcement, the office of Israel ...

New York Times  ∙  October 15, 2025


Medicare Advantage open enrollment provider directory mired in ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss federal operations. Without the directory, people trying to choose a Medicare Advantage plan offered by a private ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 15, 2025


Silent maniac stabs man in back on NYC street, victim warns 'this ...
The victim – who did not want his name used – had just finished work and was walking at the corner of Eighth Avenue and West 49th Street, bound for the Port ...

New York Post  ∙  October 15, 2025


Microsoft to avoid French antitrust investigation as rival says its ...
It is expected to issue its decision in the next two weeks, though the timing may still change, people with direct knowledge of the matter said. Microsoft ...

Reuters  ∙  October 15, 2025


Billy Napier's Firing at Florida Imminent After AD's Meeting With ...
... people with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports," Hayes wrote. "The people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect the ...

Newsweek  ∙  October 15, 2025


Nutjob slaps 2 young kids in unhinged tantrum near NYC's High ...
... sources said. The attacker – described as an “emotionally disturbed person ... The young victims were not related – one is a New Yorker and the other from a ...

New York Post  ∙  October 15, 2025


NBC News Cuts About 7% of Staff - The New York Times
No anchors will be affected by the cuts, according to two people familiar with the matter. Affected employees, who are getting 60 days' notice, will receive ...

New York Times  ∙  October 15, 2025


China Accessed Classified UK Systems for a Decade, Officials Say ...
Chinese hackers accessed classified UK computer systems for more than a decade, people familiar with the matter said, as the British government published ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 15, 2025


NBC News lays off 150 employees amid ratings declines and cable ...
The cuts are also attributed to the spinoff of cable networks MSNBC and CNBC, according to a person briefed on the plans who was not authorized to comment.

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Reeves revives plan to cut cash ISA despite backlash
A person close to the process said the Treasury was considering a £10,000 annual cash ISA limit, higher than the £5,000 previously suggested by industry figures ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Scoop: Dems plot Fetterman ouster
Between the lines: A person close to Deluzio said he would take a "good look" at a Senate bid if Fetterman declines to run for reelection. Deluzio, who ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Housing targets could be derailed if cash Isa limit is cut – building ...
A person close to the process said the Treasury was considering a £10,000 annual cash Isa limit, the Financial Times reported. Should You Leave Assets to ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


What's really going on in the Katy Perry-Trudeau love story? Source ...
A source close to the singer said that when Perry first went out with Trudeau, she was not looking to date, but the pair stayed in touch. “They have many ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Government 'doing everything' to overturn Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban ...
A source close to Mahmood told the BBC that "this is categorically untrue". "The first time the home secretary knew that the fans were being banned was last ...

BBC  ∙  October 15, 2025


Why Portland ICE protesters are showing up dressed as giant ...
Jordy, a livestreamer who asked to be identified only by his first name due to concerns about harassment from counter-protesters, was inspired by online ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide taps banks for Hong Kong ...
The sources did not wish to be identified as the matter was private. Some U.S.-listed Chinese companies are seeking to raise capital via secondary listings ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Beloved Instagram dogs account lashes out at ICE after tragic ...
The family allege that the agent responsible then hid from them and refused to give his name.

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Braving Trump, Apple's Tim Cook promises to boost China investment
A Shanghai-based government affairs consultant, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak with media, said US companies are wary of ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Bangladesh: Fire breaks out at a garments factory in Dhaka, 16 dead
The death toll in the blaze is likely to rise, a fire official, who did not want to be named, told Xinhua. The cause of the fire is still not known. In 2013 ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Fmr. federal workers consider leaving DMV, government field amidst ...
Personally, I'm leaving the country because I can't do it,” the woman who did not want to be identified said. She held a government role for 15 years. Adam ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Couple says fender-bender led to gas station shooting
The couple, still shaken by what happened, did not want to be identified. They said they were backing out of their parking spot at the Exxon in the 5100 ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


USA Today: Prominent boosters ready for UF to move on from Billy ...
... people with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports.” Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Billy Napier Development Emerges Amid Firing Rumors
... people with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports." Florida Gators head ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Kenyans swarm home of fallen 'hero' Raila Odinga
"They are enjoying the fruits of our leader," smiled an Odinga aide, who declined to give her name. She sat on a plastic chair in the garden of her "king ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


The Keith Urban Divorce Rumor That's Too Crazy to Be True
People magazine has published dozens of Kidman-friendly divorce stories citing an anonymous source. Names are always better but at least they've talked to ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Exclusive-Japan's Rakuten weighing US IPO of credit card business ...
The sources declined to be named as the information is not public. Expand article logo Continue reading. What Is a Family Trust, and How Do You Set One Up ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Billy Napier's firing at Florida imminent after AD's meeting with ...
... people with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports,” Hayes wrote. Little-Known Things That Could Help With Bills If You're On Social ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Microsoft to avoid French antitrust investigation as rival says its ...
It is expected to issue its decision in the next two weeks, though the timing may still change, people with direct knowledge of the matter said. Microsoft ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during ...
The people declined to be named because they were not authorized to share details from the call. Mortgage Rates Plunge to a 3-Year Low. Finally Time to Refi ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Key muni market website reportedly hobbled by ransomware attack
The service has been out of service for several days, due to the attack, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The service is ...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


Air India is said to weigh major expansion with up to 300 additional ...
... people familiar with the matter. The talks build...

MSN  ∙  October 15, 2025


National grooming gangs inquiry stalls over remit wrangles and lack ...
Judges and lawyers appear to be reluctant to head the inquiry, a source said. Officials are said to be working to appoint a chair who will then play a ...

The Guardian  ∙  October 14, 2025