Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Tesla Taps Europe Executive to Oversee EV Maker's Global Sales
... asked not to be identified because the decision isn't public. Tesla representatives didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. Ward's appointment ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 10, 2026


Traders Greenwich Metals and Element Alpha Said to Pursue Merger
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. The proposed combination comes after months of wild price swings in metals and natural gas ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 10, 2026


SEBI stops NCDEX, MSE from offering equity derivatives: Report
... reported on Tuesday quoting two people with direct knowledge of the decision. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


AI video startup Runway valued at $5.3 billion with new funding - MSN
Runway AI Inc. has clinched a new round of funding that vaults its valuation to $5.3 billion, according to a person familiar with the deal, as investors bet ...

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


India in talks with Canada, France, two others for critical minerals ...
The people declined to be named because the talks are confidential. India's heavy reliance on arch rival China who dominates global supplies of several ...

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


Johnson says Chicago isn't giving up as state leaders work to ... - MSN
Sources close to the negotiations told ABC7 that a group of legislative leaders and Bears representatives have met several times a week since early December.

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


Exclusive: 'Pregnant Man' Gives Birth to Second Child - ABC News
Sources close to the couple say that it was a "natural childbirth" and that they have not yet decided on the boy's name. Beatie's wife, Nancy, will be ...

ABC News  ∙  February 10, 2026


India moves against the shadow fleet with first-ever tanker seizures
This is the first time India has moved to take action against shadow fleet tankers, sources with knowledge of India's shipping industry told Bloomberg on ...

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


Kadyrov Calls Reports of Son's Carcrash 'Fake' - MSN
Novaya Gazeta Europe, citing an anonymous source,reported that the driver of a vehicle that collided with the younger Kadyrov's motorcade had died in the crash.

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


How the Trump administration learned to stop worrying and love big ...
An anonymous source suggested firing Slater was an “affordability” measure, and criticized a trip to Paris without mentioning that it was for an OECD conference ...

None  ∙  February 10, 2026


Anonymous Lufkin player wins $1 million on Texas Lottery 500X ticket
The winner chose to remain anonymous. This was the 13th of 15 top prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game, with 14 $25,000 prizes left, 32 prizes ...

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


Farmer murder trial: Testimony on what he told authorities - MSN
The jury then heard from a Bishop Dudley worker who said Farmer arrived there and refused to give his name. They then denied him service, after which she ...

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


Trump instructs spy agencies to provide intelligence to his 'Stop the ...
... intelligence official and a person with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad.

MSN  ∙  February 10, 2026


Qatar Pushes Start of Its Massive LNG Expansion to End-2026
... with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because the timelines are not public. The project could even slip into 2027, one of the people ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


China Urges Banks to Curb US Treasuries Exposure on Market Risk
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. Officials urged banks to limit purchases of US government bonds and instructed those ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Live Nation executives in talks with DOJ to avert trial, Semafor reports
These discussions are taking place outside the DOJ's antitrust division and involve senior officials, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Kroger to name former Walmart exec Greg Foran as next CEO: report
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The US grocer has been searching for a permanent CEO after the company ousted Rodney ...

New York Post  ∙  February 9, 2026


Canadian Solar Seeks Private Credit to Bolster US Operations
Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a $350 million private credit loan to expand its US operations, according to people familiar with the matter, as Washington ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Indian Oil, HPCL buy 2 million barrels Venezuelan oil from Trafigura ...
... sources said, adding the seller was Trafigura. The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry. Sign ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Brazil Moves to Ban Teen Access to Online Gambling, Porn Content
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government plans to issue the decree by the end of February, according to an official familiar with the situation, who ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


'They want their pound of flesh': bank bosses push strict return-to ...
“They want their pound of flesh,” says one London-based banker, who asked to remain anonymous. “Despite making record profits during Covid, when remote ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 9, 2026


Renee Good's Wife Makes First Public Appearance After Her Murder ...
The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said Renee and Becca had moved to Minneapolis last year from Kansas City, Mo. Advertisement. Advertisement.

None  ∙  February 9, 2026


Small businesses across America are feeling the impact of Trump's ...
“We invent research and instruments,” said the atmospheric technology company president, who asked to remain anonymous. “If you go to any atmospheric ...

MSN  ∙  February 9, 2026


Maritime safety regulator investigating luxury Carnival cruise ship ...
He said the whistleblower, who asked to remain anonymous as they feared losing their job, also reported workers were being made to live in very crowded ...

MSN  ∙  February 9, 2026


'Manfluencers' are filming themselves trying to pick up women ... - CNN
Anne-Marie, an events organizer from the UK who asked to be identified by her first name only, said she was filmed without her consent by a man using smart ...

CNN  ∙  February 9, 2026


Chevron's Tengiz oilfield back to 60% of usual output, two sources say
The sources, who declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to the press, said the field is seen reaching its peak levels of daily ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Kroger plans to appoint ex-Walmart executive Foran as CEO
Kroger is expected to announce the choice of Foran as early as Monday, said the person, who declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak on ...

None  ∙  February 9, 2026


Saudi Arabia wealth fund set to announce strategy revamp, sources ...
All three sources declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak publicly about the matter. One said the new roadmap will place greater ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Trump cut science funding. Small businesses are paying the price.
... declined to be named. But the company president expressed concern that the Trump administration still could attempt to withhold funds for research, noting ...

Politico  ∙  February 9, 2026


New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security
That is very unclear to me and to most others," said a person familiar with the tender process, who declined to be named as the bidding was confidential.

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Alphabet's debt raise fuels forecasts for record year in corporate ...
... declined to be named speaking about specific companies. The rapid pace of AI spending has already impacted other parts of the market, as seen in a recent ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  February 9, 2026


Senior Italian Treasury official suspected of insider trading, sources ...
Both sources asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. Requests for comment sent to the ministry and to Di Stefano went unanswered. Di ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Santander Global Head of Research Barbara Navarro Steps Down
Navarro, who was based in Madrid, has already left the bank, according to the people, who asked not to be named as the matter isn't public. Her role won't ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Sam Altman touts ChatGPT growth as OpenAI nears $100 ... - CNBC
On Monday, OpenAI will officially begin testing ads within ChatGPT, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be named due to ...

CNBC  ∙  February 9, 2026


Alphabet highlights new AI-related risks in tapping debt market
... asked not to be named because the details are confidential. The planned sale would take place over a number of tranches, including a 100-year bond deal in ...

CNBC  ∙  February 9, 2026


Indian Imports of Russian Oil Seen Halving on White House Order
... asked not to be named discussing sensitive information. While India confirmed the trade deal, it has not commented on details including oil. That hiatus is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Newmont Wants Barrick to Fix Nevada Operations Before IPO
... asked not to be named as the matter is private. A spokesperson for Barrick was not immediately able to comment outside of Canadian business hours ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Tulsi Gabbard to testify March 18 at Senate Intelligence - CNBC
... a person familiar with the matter. Gabbard will appear at a hearing on worldwide threats. But the scheduling of her testimony comes amid growing concerns ...

CNBC  ∙  February 9, 2026


Apollo, xAI near $3.4 billion deal to fund AI chips, The ... - Reuters
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter. Less than a week ago, Musk announced that SpaceX the artificial intelligence ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Anton Levy Launches Layer Global, Targets $1.1 Billion Startup ...
... a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified because that information was private. Levy recounted in a statement his more than three ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Brazil Tapping Global Debt Markets After Busiest Year in Decades
... a person familiar with the matter. The notes will yield 6.4% and 7.3%, respectively, tightening from initial price talks, said the person, who asked not to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 9, 2026


Trump DOJ's 'weaponization' group under pressure to deliver results ...
Members are being directed to redouble the effort over the coming weeks, a person familiar with the group told NBC News. From left, Pam Bondi (speaking at a ...

NBC News  ∙  February 9, 2026


Pittsburgh Pirates signing veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna, reports say
The 35-year-old free agent has reached an agreement with the Pirates on a one-year deal worth $12 million, a person familiar with the agreement told The ...

CBS News  ∙  February 9, 2026


RHP Nick Martinez agrees to a $13 million, 1-year contract with the ...
... a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The deal ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 9, 2026


Chris Paddack and Miami Marlins agree to $4 million, 1-year ...
Right-hander Chris Paddack and the Miami Marlins agreed to a $4 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 9, 2026


Skiing great Vonn underwent dual operations in Italy following ...
U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn has had two operations in Italy after a serious leg fracture, a source said, to stabilise her after a horrific crash 13 ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Alpine ski great Vonn says she needs multiple surgeries for complex ...
Vonn, the second most successful female World Cup skier of all time with 84 wins, has had two operations in Italy, a source said, to stabilise her after an ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Trump administration appeals ruling on releasing New York City ...
Trump offered last month to unfreeze the funds, a source said, in return for support from Democrats to rename Washington Dulles Airport and New York's Penn ...

Reuters  ∙  February 9, 2026


Travis Kelce Allegedly Never Trusted Taylor Swift's Estranged Friend
A source said, “Travis is blunt and real. Ryan is curated.” An insider added, “He didn't want forced hangouts or performative friendships.” One source ...

None  ∙  February 9, 2026


King Charles Wants Ex-Prince Andrew Scandal 'Handled Internally'
“William thinks Andrew is radioactive,” a source said. “And that shielding him makes the whole family look complicit.” Insiders say William reportedly ...

None  ∙  February 9, 2026