Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Aaron Rodgers reportedly set for Steelers return on one-year deal ...
The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. ESPN and NFL Network reported Saturday that the deal includes ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 17, 2026


NFL insider predicts the return of a familiar Jalen Hurts discussion
"As open as he's ever been," a source said." That's how Fowler began Hurts' portion of his theory. Sound familiar? It all should. Fowler adds that an AFC ...

USA Today  ∙  May 17, 2026


NEWS OF THE WEEK: Jamie Foxx expecting third child
... a source said at the time. "He has so much going on, he barely has time to stop and think about how blessed he is."

The Australian  ∙  May 17, 2026


How a Jared Polis Came to Release Election Denier Tina Peters ...
Polis spoke to Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat running for governor, according to a person familiar with the conversation. Mr. Bennet cautioned the ...

New York Times  ∙  May 17, 2026


Birmingham braces for chaos as multi-party vote leaves council ...
A person close to the Greens said there were “frustrations” over Labour's refusal to work together. The newly selected leader of the local Reform group, 24 ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 17, 2026


Truth behind Tilak Varma-Sreeleela dating rumours finally revealed
The recent rumours that Tilak Varma, a cricketer, was romantically involved with Sreeleela, an actress, have been categorically denied by a person close to ...

MSN  ∙  May 17, 2026


Jane Street Doubles Capacity in Singapore as Expansion Rolls On
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. The new office will house employees including those that focus on trading, technology and ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 17, 2026


NextEra Said to Discuss Paying About $76 Per Share for Dominion
... asked not to be identified because the details aren't public. While NextEra plans to pay mostly stock, the deal would also include a small cash component ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 17, 2026


Good Samaritan who turned in missing $500 lottery ticket later wins ...
The 31-year-old, who also chose to remain anonymous, stopped at the gas station to cash in another winning ticket worth $20. Advertisement. What do you think ...

New York Post  ∙  May 17, 2026


How Long Can China Survive Iran War With Its Saved Up Oil?
... anonymous sources familiar with the matter. That is more than double the roughly 10,700 tons per day approved for April, though still well below the more ...

Newsweek  ∙  May 17, 2026


NextEra is said to near record $66 billion deal for Dominion Energy
... people familiar with the matter. If completed, the merger would become the largest utility acquisition on record and one of the biggest M&A deals of 2026 ...

MSN  ∙  May 17, 2026


In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months
Most of the officials who discussed the Israeli bases insisted on anonymity to discuss a highly sensitive security matter. The information they shared ...

New York Times  ∙  May 17, 2026


Shippers Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM suspend Cuba bookings after US ...
The sources said several options were on the table for Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM. The shippers could decide to permanently halt shipping to Cuba, or ...

Reuters  ∙  May 17, 2026


Deranged lover slits girlfriend's throat inside NYC home
... sources said. Officers found the 41-year-old victim with multiple stab wounds and her throat slashed after they were called for an assault in progress at ...

New York Post  ∙  May 17, 2026


Americans may have been exposed in Congo Ebola outbreak
... on the condition of anonymity to share internal discussions. The Americans, including a family with children, have been working for a nonprofit in the ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 17, 2026


Trump issues warning to Iran after national security team meeting
... sources familiar with the talks said, including targeted strikes on energy and infrastructure sites in Iran. Axios first reported on Saturday's meeting ...

CNN  ∙  May 17, 2026


UK Nearing Free Trade Deal with Gulf Council States, FT Says
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The UK has been negotiating with the GCC states — which includes Saudi Arabia, the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 17, 2026


Suspicious betting in Washington is on the rise—and authorities are ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The internal investigators suspect military officials have discussed the events with their spouses, who have ...

MSN  ∙  May 17, 2026


Lawmakers discuss hospital security after killing of DCH nurse Ada ...
Despite the hospital's response, the nurse proposing Ada's Law requested anonymity, saying employees fear retaliation for speaking publicly about safety ...

MSN  ∙  May 17, 2026


man who turned in missing $500 lottery ticket later wins massive ...
The 31-year-old, who also chose to remain anonymous, stopped at the gas station to cash in another winning ticket worth $20. Rather than pocket his win, he ...

MSN  ∙  May 17, 2026


NextEra Energy Is Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Dominion
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter. A transaction could be announced as soon as Monday, said the person, who asked ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 16, 2026


Costa Mesa pilot pairs residents with rooms and helpers needing ...
One applicant, who asked to remain anonymous out of concern for his privacy, is a 69-year-old Newport Beach man who came to Costa Mesa's bridge shelter in ...

LA Times  ∙  May 16, 2026


Republicans revise ballroom security funding after parliamentarian ...
A Senate Democratic aide, granted anonymity to disclose the talks, said that “Democrats will continue to challenge every line of new bill text that is ...

Politico  ∙  May 16, 2026


Israel kills last Hamas chief who oversaw October 7 attack
Netanyahu has threatened to resume a full-scale offensive against Hamas if the group refuses to disarm. According to a person familiar with the matter, the ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 16, 2026


Prince William warns Harry over royal children remarks - MSN
Sources close to William interpreted this as framing personal choices as institutional failings, reigniting tensions between the brothers. IBTimes UK + 1 ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


SF commission wants to ban sale of live animals, but faces opposition
A worker at Pet Central SF in North Beach, who declined to give his name, said the proposal, if it passes, would have a detrimental impact on his business ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  May 16, 2026


Uber pitches alternative to Mayor Parker's $1-per-ride tax as City ...
... sources with knowledge of the negotiations who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the deliberations publicly.

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


Wigan residents are living in fear as 'feral' youths light fires in ... - MSN
One resident, who did not wish to be identified and is the father of a child with autism, said: “We have an on going issues with local children setting ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


Ouster of RFK Jr.'s allies tests MAHA-Trump alliance
... on the condition of anonymity to talk candidly. Some say they are worried there is increasing attention within the administration to satisfy corporate ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 16, 2026


OpenAI Bought Company That Offered A.I. Tools for Cloning Voices
tools to create clones of people's voices, two people familiar with the deal said on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak ...

New York Times  ∙  May 16, 2026


DHS says its new deportation planes are almost ready for takeoff ...
... with knowledge of the matter and publicly available flight tracking data. While some of the aircraft were used for evacuation flights in the early days of ...

CNN  ∙  May 16, 2026


Ex-Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso set to take Chelsea job: AP source
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the appointment has not been publicly announced. Alonso talked with Chelsea in the past week and is ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 16, 2026


FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on Saturday ...
The source said FIFA was ​working closely with the ​relevant authorities to ensure ⁠all teams at the World Cup were able to compete in a safe and secure ...

Reuters  ∙  May 16, 2026


FDA swaps top drug and vaccine regulators in staff overhaul - MSN
FDA Deputy Chief of Staff Sam Doran and Chief AI Officer Jeremy Walsh will depart the agency, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss personnel ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


Woman Gives Birth in Brooklyn Courtroom - The New York Times
A law enforcement official who requested anonymity to discuss the case without authorization said that Ms. Randazzo was ineligible for a desk-appearance ...

New York Times  ∙  May 16, 2026


Dodgers' Blake Snell likely to undergo elbow surgery, will miss ...
One person briefed on the matter projected Snell to return in late July or early August." This is certainly a major blow to the Dodgers, as Snell was ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


Harvard's Endowment Chief Begins Plans to Depart from Fund
... asked not to be identified when discussing private conversations. The talks were part of succession planning. More From Bloomberg. Harvard Dragged Deeper ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 16, 2026


BlackRock Private Credit Fund's valuations are probed by DOJ - MSN
... asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. Executives have been questioned as part of the probe, one of the people said. Take A Swig Of Olive ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


LA's $30 minimum wage pushes hotel owners to breaking point
Other hotel owners feel the same way, including one who asked not to be named, he said he'd leave the state tomorrow if he could – but no one wants to buy ...

New York Post  ∙  May 16, 2026


Trump returns from China with stability and a stalemate - Reuters
A person familiar with the trade ​negotiations said China wanted a longer extension of the ​truce than the Trump administration was willing to give, ⁠as ...

Reuters  ∙  May 16, 2026


Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi apparently vacation together in ...
At the end of April, an anonymous source told People magazine that the two have been secretly dating for several months: They spend a lot of time together ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


BlackRock is said to weigh investing billions in SpaceX IPO - MSN
Citing people familiar with the matter, the publication reported on Saturday that the Larry Fink-led private equity firm is seeking to invest $5B - $10B ⁠in ⁠ ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


San Francisco commission wants to ban pet stores from selling ...
A worker at Pet Central SF in North Beach, who declined to give his name, said the proposal, if it passes, would have a detrimental impact on his business ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


Fallen firefighter honored in procession after deadly Robbins ... - MSN
... did not want to be named, said. Friday morning, several fire departments responded to a fire in one of the silos at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont. While ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


The once hustling, bustling Yorkshire town now 'dying a depressing ...
Out of 220, it means it is squarely one of the unhappiest areas to live. When asked whether this was fair, one resident, who did not want to be named, said: "It ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


North Bay fire agencies prepare for elevated wildfire risk as winds ...
Nearby homeowner Mike, who declined to provide his last name and lost his home in the 2017 Tubbs Fire, said the changing weather is a reminder of how quickly ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
One man, who did not want to be named for fear of reprisal, said his wife was inconsolable after their six-year-old daughter was snatched away by the gunmen.

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


SpaceX accelerates timeline for its IPO valued at $1.8 trillion; will ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The company is looking to raise raise of about $75 billion at a valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion. Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  May 16, 2026


OpenAI Considers Legal Action Against Apple in Strained ...
... on the condition of anonymity. The companies struck a deal two years ago as part of Apple's promised overhaul of artificial intelligence products like its ...

New York Times  ∙  May 15, 2026


Aging Palestinian Leader Boosting His Son's Political Rise, Officials ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information. The Palestinian Authority, which exercises limited self-rule in parts of the West Bank and ...

New York Times  ∙  May 15, 2026