Anonymous Source Tracker

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


SoftBank-Backed 3D Printer Maker Formlabs Is Said to Weigh IPO
Formlabs, a maker of 3D printers, is in early talks with potential advisers for an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 7, 2026


Some Chinese Iron Ore Buyers Stop Dealing With Radiant World
... and steel mills have stopped dealing with iron ore traders Radiant World and Sapphire Minmetals Corp., according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 7, 2026


Data Center Firm Switch to File Confidentially for IPO - Bloomberg.com
Switch Inc. filed confidentially for a US IPO, according to people familiar with the matter, joining its data center peers in tapping demand for exposure to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 7, 2026


Prabowo Readies Bank Indonesia Picks With Destry Favored
... Bank Indonesia, with Acting Governor Destry Damayanti the leading contender to take on the role permanently, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 7, 2026


Some Chinese traders, steelmakers stopped dealing with Radiant ...
... Radiant World this year, even before recent negative headlines around the trading house, four ​sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  August 7, 2026


Trump's top general is 'looking for an off-ramp' from Iran war as US ...
... unlikely to achieve President Donald Trump's stated objectives, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

CNN  ∙  August 7, 2026


Drone attacks reduce July CPC oil loadings by a fifth, sources say
... sources said. The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry. Sign up here. The reduced loadings ...

Reuters  ∙  August 7, 2026


Wall Streeters slam Mamdani's new 'Business Advisory Council'
Wolf declined to confirm whether he's joining the business panel. Advertisement. A separate source briefed on the matter said there has been “no formal ask ...

New York Post  ∙  August 7, 2026


Trump Officials Deport Group of Mexicans Despite Torture Risk
... on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the plan. The decision by ICE to undo the protections appears to be the latest flex of ...

New York Times  ∙  August 7, 2026


RFK Jr. questions scientists, access to data at CDC campus one ...
Some scientists in the room, speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, said Kennedy's expressions of appreciation were difficult to ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 7, 2026


Daywatch: CPS chief says schools will open on time despite budget ...
... sources with knowledge of the investigation and a Chicago police report obtained by the Tribune.

Chicago Tribune  ∙  August 7, 2026


Politics Insider: Canada and U.S. in talks about a prospective deal ...
Adrian Morrow and Mark Rendell report that, according to three industry sources with knowledge of the negotiations, the two sides have discussed in-depth ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 7, 2026


Earth, Wind & Fire drummer hospitalized after S.F. concert canceled
7, citing sources familiar with the situation. It also reported that the emergency was cardiac-related and that Paris was in critical condition ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  August 7, 2026


Titans lock up Peter Skoronski with a rich extension as the NFL's ...
A person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press the four-year deal is worth $100 million with $88 million of that guaranteed and spoke to the AP ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 7, 2026


Can CBS use morals clause to void Tony Romo contract after arrest?
According to a person familiar with typical sports media contracts, there are several reasons behind morals clause issues — such as theft, insubordination ...

New York Post  ∙  August 6, 2026


Kuwait Investment Authority Secures $4.25 Billion Loan - Bloomberg
The facility carries a three-year tenor and will be used for general corporate purposes, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2026


TikTok Is Laying Off 250 Employees in Its Nashville Office - ny times
Several workers who asked to remain anonymous said they had been logged out of their company devices and told that they would receive severance. Across the ...

New York Times  ∙  August 6, 2026


St. Paul closes Pig's Eye Park homeless encampment - Star Tribune
Jesus (who declined to give his last name) said he suffered frostbite after biking. From left, Eddie Lopez and Chente Ramirez play guitar during a gathering ...

Star Tribune  ∙  August 6, 2026


DeepSeek Resumes $8 Billion Round With Monolith in the Running
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The reopening comes after the Hangzhou-based startup paused the process last month ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2026


Bain Capital to buy Gong cha as MBK grapples with regulatory ...
... people familiar with the matter said. But MBK's bid came as the private equity firm faced mounting regulatory scrutiny in South Korea following the collapse ...

CNBC  ∙  August 6, 2026


White House drafting order on vaccines, autism despite pollsters ...
White House officials are drafting an executive order focused on the childhood vaccine schedule and autism, according to four people familiar with the matter.

Washington Post  ∙  August 6, 2026


Nagel Bid for Lagarde's Job at ECB Advances With Talks in Berlin
Germany's government is weighing whether to nominate Joachim Nagel for the European Central Bank presidency, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2026


Biggest US law firms explore selling stakes to private equity
... people familiar with the matter said. “At the request of certain firms with which we have business relationships, we listened to a couple of pitches ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 6, 2026


US Weighs Delayed Collection of Planned Polysilicon Tariffs
... people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named to discuss private deliberations. More From Bloomberg. Situational Awareness Returns to Investing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2026


UAE Fund Weighs $6.3 Billion for Japan AI Data Center - Bloomberg
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter. Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co. would lead the investment ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2026


FIFA World Cup Hydration Breaks Likely in Next US Media Rights Deal
... the next two tournaments together that would keep the controversial hydration breaks that boosted ad revenue, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2026


Citadel 'makes a killing' - Financial Times
... person familiar with the matter. The firm's flagship fund notched 6 per cent returns, while its equities fund made 14.2 per cent, according to a person ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 6, 2026


Hong Kong insurers' shares drop as Beijing taxes offshore ... - Reuters
China's mainland tax authorities have begun ​levying taxes on insurance policy income earned offshore, according to four people with direct knowledge of the ...

Reuters  ∙  August 6, 2026


Deutsche hires Liu from Bank of America as global head of TMT ...
... of America technology banker as its ‌global head of Technology, Media & Telecommunications, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  August 6, 2026


Inside the GOP hemp wars - Axios
President Trump personally intervened Tuesday night in a dispute over delaying a ban on hemp-derived THC products, calling a key senator.

Axios  ∙  August 6, 2026


ADNOC hires Morgan Stanley's O'Dwyer as CIO, sources say | Reuters
... sources familiar with the move said ⁠on Thursday. ADNOC did not respond to a ​request for comment. Morgan Stanley and O'Dwyer ​declined to comment.

Reuters  ∙  August 6, 2026


China's CMRG tells steel mills to halt talks with Rio Tinto ... - Reuters
China's state iron ore buyer has directed some steel mills to halt negotiations with Rio Tinto , for shipments from September, two sources with knowledge of ...

Reuters  ∙  August 6, 2026


Trump's Iran dilemma: He's stuck in war with no exit in sight | Reuters
Iran has warned Washington's Gulf allies that any new U.S. strikes would trigger retaliation against their energy infrastructure, five ⁠sources with knowledge ​ ...

Reuters  ∙  August 6, 2026


Trump says he never privately told donors to support Vance for 2028 ...
According to the Post, citing two unnamed sources with knowledge about the remarks, Mr. Trump said at a recent meeting with donors about two weeks ago that ...

Washington Times  ∙  August 6, 2026


Proposed Hormuz passage deal not feasible for shipping industry ...
... of Hormuz is not easily workable due to U.S. sanctions and restrictive insurance clauses ‌on any payments, four industry sources said.

Reuters  ∙  August 6, 2026


Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, a large attack in Yemen and other ...
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief reporters. The attacks mark a major escalation since a truce in 2022 ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 6, 2026


2 soldiers killed in Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths since June ...
An Israeli military official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in accordance with the army's policy, said that “an explosion was detonated” when the ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 6, 2026


Iran warns Gulf states: tell Trump to desist or we hit you hard
All spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. Araqchi urged Washington's Gulf allies to use their influence with Trump to ...

USA Today  ∙  August 6, 2026


Houthi rebel attacks kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces ...
They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. The attacks were a major escalation since a de facto truce in ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 6, 2026


Saudi Arabia expects imminent attacks from north and south, senior ...
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said intelligence reports from Saudi Arabia, the United States and other regional countries indicated ...

Reuters  ∙  August 6, 2026


Google DeepMind Reshuffles After CEO Demis Hassabis Steps Aside
Comms, legal and marketing teams from DeepMind will merge with those within Google, according to a person with knowledge of the matter. Shane Legg, a ...

Time  ∙  August 6, 2026


India's July fuel consumption rises 3% to four-month high - Reuters
... with knowledge of the matter said last week. Data showed gasoline sales were up ‌0.8% ⁠from June and rose 9.2% from a year earlier. Diesel consumption was ...

Reuters  ∙  August 6, 2026


Alphabet's Jumbo Bond Sale Draws $115 Billion of Investor Demand
... with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because they're not authorized to speak publicly. More From Bloomberg. Situational Awareness ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2026


Jane Street Looks to Rework $11 Billion Debt Into Private Credit
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. The market-making giant, which pulled in $39.6 billion of trading revenue last year, is in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2026


Hedge Fund Albar Is Returning Cash to Run Only Millennium Money
... with knowledge of the matter. More From Bloomberg. RF Hacker Hacking. Major Hedge Funds Targeted in Wave of Attempted Cyberattacks. Key Speakers At Semafor ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2026


US wellness shot brand Dose explores sale, sources say | Reuters
O) , opens new tab on the sale process, said ​the people, who requested anonymity since the matter ⁠is private. Dose is profitable and generates over $200 ...

Reuters  ∙  August 6, 2026


Colts keep 2021 league rushing champ Jonathan Taylor with 2-year ...
The person requested anonymity because the team had not yet made an official announcement and does not release contract terms. The move keeps the 2021 NFL ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 6, 2026


Rio Tinto, BHP Summoned to Critical Minerals Meeting with Trump
... requested anonymity to provide details ahead of a formal announcement. More From Bloomberg. Situational Awareness Returns to Investing With $400 Million Bet.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2026


GOP infighting erupts as Thune warns of legislative 'trainwreck'
... requested anonymity, to discuss pushback from Republican colleagues to trying to pass a budget resolution before the August recess. The senator said that ...

The Hill  ∙  August 6, 2026


Trump tells donors, 'We need to elect JD,' as VP weighs his future
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter. The private remark contrasts with Trump's rhetoric over the past year ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 6, 2026