Anonymous Source Tracker

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


LaSalle County double murder victims ID'd as girlfriend ...
The witness, who did not want to be identified, said she was in the other room when she heard her friends get shot. Investigators believe they recovered ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Business owners in far East El Paso say Montana construction hurts ...
However, the owner of the Under the Rainbow Daycare and Learning Center next door, who did not want to be identified by name, said his business has yet to even ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Utah real estate deal, nixed over China connection, was for flight ...
"We should be careful about selling land to other countries," said a woman at the airport who did not want to be named. "And entities connected with ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites heighten safety fears
A senior Israeli official, who did not want to be named, recently told the BBC that a portion of the enriched uranium was located deep within the Isfahan ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Border Force chief who 'suggested game of Naked Attraction' with ...
Several others said they considered that he was “prone to oversharing” about his private life at work, sources with knowledge of the report said. The appeal ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 19, 2025


Perwyn Said to Near Deal for Stake in Software Firm SoftNext ...
... is in the process of finalizing a deal to buy a minority stake in French software firm SoftNext, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 19, 2025


Kevin Hassett's Trump-era makeover sparks Fed independence ...
... on the condition of anonymity because it was off the record. Advertisement. Advertisement. “I was surprised to hear him say that kind of thing in front of a ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 19, 2025


Ghislaine Maxwell believes President Trump will save her
“She never mentions Epstein inside,” the source said. “She mentioned to people, though . . . how she was at Chelsea Clinton's wedding.” Behind bars, Maxwell ...

New York Post  ∙  July 19, 2025


More than 30 killed after Israeli forces open fire on people seeking ...
Israel is willing to be flexible in talks, the source said, accusing Hamas of “foot-dragging.” CNN's Abeer Salman, Dana Karni and Donald Judd contributed to ...

CNN  ∙  July 19, 2025


'Nothing has changed': Iran tries to rearm proxy groups as US talks ...
What are these arms doing except causing misery to a civilian population?” the source said. Asked if Damascus was seeing Iranian attempts to arm Hezbollah ...

CNN  ∙  July 19, 2025


What to know about arson and explosives units after blast at training ...
However an early line of investigation is examining whether it may have been a training accident, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the matter ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 19, 2025


Residents Flee As Bandits Attack Niger Communities, Kill 6, Abduct ...
A third resident, who also chose to remain anonymous, said the exact number of kidnapped persons could not yet be determined, as many people had fled into the ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Gwyneth Paltrow's True Feelings About Brad Pitt Marrying Jennifer ...
According to someone familiar with the discussion, Gwyneth allegedly told her, 'He's dumber than a sack of s**t,'” the book reads. She also stated that ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Gwyneth Paltrow Was 'Sad' About Ex Brad Pitt Marrying Jennifer ...
According to someone familiar with the discussion, Gwyneth allegedly told her, "He's dumber than a sack of s–t." "He was brought up very religious, in ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Exclusive: Pastor Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Agenda to Wipe ...
Majorly, people who are very new in their faith -- they suffer," said Pastor Sam from New Delhi, who asked to remain anonymous. 7 of the Biggest RMD ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Senior Hegseth adviser fired, sources say
Justin Fulcher, a senior staffer at the Pentagon and adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been ousted, three sources familiar with the matter told CBS ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Wildlife meets urban life: Bobcats caught on camera in and around ...
A woman, who asked to remain anonymous, shared a photo of a bobcat crossing Willard Street in Dracut, near Almo's Flower and Garden Center, approximately 3 ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


China EV brands Zeekr, Neta inflated car sales using insurance ...
He declined to be named, citing concerns of retaliation from the automaker. The China Securities Journal reported that most of the owners it spoke to said ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Senior Hegseth adviser out at Pentagon, sources say
Justin Fulcher, a senior staffer at the Pentagon and adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been ousted, three sources familiar with the matter told CBS ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


DR Congo, M23 rebels to sign 'immediate' ceasefire deal in Qatar
... according to an official close to the negotiations.This ceasefire will be part of a broader Declaration of Principles expected to be signed later on ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Steve Witkoff's go-it-alone diplomacy is frustrating US and European ...
He is usually only accompanied by his chief of staff, a translator and diplomatic security, according to two people familiar with the matter and the second ...

Politico  ∙  July 19, 2025


Scoop: Astronomer execs on leave after viral Coldplay concert scandal
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and chief people officer Kristin Cabot have been put on leave pending an investigation, per a source familiar with the situation, ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


What to know about arson and explosives units after blast at training ...
However an early line of investigation is examining whether it may have been a training accident, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the matter ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Israel and Syria agree on ceasefire after days of bloodshed in ...
... asked to be identified only by his first name out of fear of reprisals. "The clashes haven't stopped," he said, adding that "we can't get news easily ...

MSN  ∙  July 19, 2025


Meta Stock Is Climbing -- Big Bet on AI Agents with $2 Billion ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 3 Warning Sign with META. Is META fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  July 19, 2025


Bodies and looted homes: Syria's Druze reeling after Sweida ...
A reporter in Sweida who asked not to be identified said he witnessed government forces shoot four people at close range, including a woman and teenage boys.

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Ace Hotel Brand Said to Near Sale to Japan's Seibu Prince ...
The transaction could be valued at as much $85 million, including earn-outs, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing a private transaction.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 18, 2025


Maduro to Receive Venezuela Deportees Jailed in El Salvador ...
... asked not to be identified to avoid reprisals. Their return had been a long-standing demand of President Nicolás Maduro and his top officials. Nayib ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 18, 2025


Grubhub Owner Wonder Seeks Up To $500 Million to Refinance ...
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. It is discussing an interest rate of around 13% with potential investors, which would be ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 18, 2025


Foreign firms' executives entangled in Chinese probes | Reuters
U.S. bank Wells Fargo has suspended all travel to China after one of its employees was barred from leaving the country, a source said, extending a trend of ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Israel agrees to allow Syrian troops limited access to Sweida | Reuters
... asked to be identified only by his first name out of fear of reprisals. "The clashes haven't stopped," he said, adding that "we can't get news easily ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Exclusive: Bank of England scrutinizes lenders for dollar risk amid ...
All of the people familiar with the supervisor's requests asked to remain anonymous because the discussions with the BoE are private. A spokesperson for the ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Chatbots in the classroom: how AI is reshaping higher education
An Oxford undergraduate, who asked to remain anonymous as they have not disclosed using AI in their essays, says the technology had a negative impact on ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 18, 2025


6 women now claim they carried babies for Cali surrogacy couple ...
Shockingly, one surrogate in Pennsylvania and another in Virginia — who both asked to remain anonymous, citing privacy issues — are both currently pregnant ...

New York Post  ∙  July 18, 2025


The Ford SVT Contour — The Sleeper You Totally Missed
Editor's Note: This personal reflection was submitted by a Guessing Headlights staff member who asked to remain anonymous. Sponsored Content. What ...

MSN  ∙  July 18, 2025


Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' at Neom is reviewed as it considers its ...
"They're finally starting to make financially sound decisions," the consultant, who asked to remain anonymous due to restrictions on speaking to the press, said ...

CNBC  ∙  July 18, 2025


Why has Japan set up a task force to deal with foreigners? | CNN
“They came to Japan because they couldn't make a living in their countries,” said the 78-year-old man, who asked to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature ...

CNN  ∙  July 18, 2025


What's next for the NFLPA after Lloyd Howell's shocking resignation?
“The board of player representatives will meet as soon as possible to determine next steps,” a person close to the situation told USA TODAY Sports. They ...

USA Today  ∙  July 18, 2025


Trump Aims Tariff Double Whammy at Industries, Nations by Aug. 1 ...
... according to a person familiar with the matter. Trump said he is likely to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals by month's end, and import taxes on ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 18, 2025


Trump administration taking new steps to block wind and solar ...
The memo was sent to Interior staff on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with it and an Interior official who had seen the document who were both ...

Politico  ∙  July 18, 2025


Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create ...
The merger discussions began during the first quarter of this year, according to a person familiar with the talks who isn't authorized to discuss them publicly.

Star Tribune  ∙  July 18, 2025


Prosus offers to slash Delivery Hero stake to address EU concerns ...
... concerns over its 4.1 billion euro ($4.78 billion) Just Eat Takeaway deal, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


G20 finance chiefs back central banks' independence as they seal ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday. Boards, Policy & Regulationcategory · Exclusive: Bank of England scrutinizes lenders for dollar ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Greek fleet to keep shipping approved Russian oil despite new EU ...
... declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter. While it will be more difficult, such transactions remain "doable", said one source at a ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Bank of Japan may offer less gloomy view of US tariff hit in report ...
... declined to be identified, said. But the report may also reflect signs of resilience in U.S. and Chinese economies, as well as recent domestic data showing ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Exclusive: India's top think tank recommends easing investment ...
... declined to be identified. The proposal, reported for the first time by Reuters, is part of a plan to boost foreign direct investment in India and is being ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Mom Asks New Dad To Bring Car Seat To Hospital—Can't Believe ...
Nayomie Mejia from Tampa, Florida, hit record on her phone as soon as she saw what her partner, who has asked not to be named, had done. "I was tired, in ...

Newsweek  ∙  July 18, 2025


Sam Allardyce mystery mural gains former England manager's ...
A local worker, who asked not to be named and admitted he did not know who Big Sam was, described it as “the random-est thing I've ever seen”. He added ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 18, 2025


China VC Funds Tap Global Investors for $2 Billion in Comeback ...
... asked not to be named because the matter is private. Pop Mart International Group-backer BA Capital is raising another $150 million, the people said. Ince ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 18, 2025


G20 finance chiefs approach consensus in South Africa despite US ...
... asked not to be named. TARIFF THREATS. Finance ministers from Brazil, China, India, France and Russia also missed the Durban meeting, though South Africa's ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025