Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Exclusive: Europe's mobile operators set to win key spectrum in fight ...
... with the backing of an advisory body to the European Commission, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.

Reuters  ∙  November 12, 2025


India raids paper mills in antitrust probe over supplies to schools ...
... of alleged price collusion in supplying paper to a government school education body, two people with direct knowledge said on Wednesday.

Reuters  ∙  November 12, 2025


Permira in talks with China's HongShan on $3 billion Golden Goose ...
... over 2.5 billion euros ($3 billion), two sources close to the matter said on Wednesday, confirming Italian newspapers' reports.

Reuters  ∙  November 12, 2025


Iraq's Sudani Secures 'Major Victory' in General Election: Sources ...
Asharq Al Awsat The list backing incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has scored a big win in parliament after elections, sources close to ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


I have never authorised attacks on ministers, says Keir Starmer ...
... sources close to" or "briefings" or sometimes "the BBC understands". It can make Westminster sound like a secret society, but if the BBC just reported ...

BBC  ∙  November 12, 2025


Pennsylvania's top leaders have reached a $50.1 billion state ...
... sources close to negotiations, signaling a breakthrough in a prolonged budget impasse that has stretched more than four months and stalled state funding to ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Blackstone's Jon Gray Opens Up Private Equity to the Retail ...
... people close to the matter. Today, Blackstone's outreach machine runs at full throttle. In TV ads, Gold Rush men sell picks and shovels, highlighting a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 12, 2025


CDP opposes Nexi's sale of majority stake in digital banking unit to ...
... people close to the matter. CDP, which holds a 19.14% stake in Nexi, is opposing a full divestment alongside senior Italian officials, considering the ...

Yahoo  ∙  November 12, 2025


White House explores rules that would upend shareholder voting ...
... official briefed on the matter official briefed on the matter. Trump administration officials are also exploring limits on how ...

Reuters  ∙  November 12, 2025


German inflation confirmed at 2.3% in October | Reuters
... official briefed on the matter. Businesscategory · Fed to cut rates again in December on weakening job market, say most economists. 2 mins ago. The Federal ...

Reuters  ∙  November 12, 2025


White House explores rules that would upend shareholder voting
... official briefed on the matter. Trump administration officials are also exploring limits on how index-fund managers are allowed to vote, the person said on ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Singtel sees higher earnings from core units after half-year profit ...
... official briefed on the matter. Businesscategory · Fed to cut rates again in December on weakening job market, say most economists. 18 hours ago. The Federal ...

Reuters  ∙  November 12, 2025


EU Prepares New Plan to Implement Trade Agreement With US
... on the condition of anonymity. The move is in response to proposals Washington sent Brussels earlier this year demanding a legally binding plan to revise EU ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Inside the backroom negotiations that led to the shutdown deal
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the internal negotiations. Blame games. The partnership between Shaheen and King ...

MSNBC  ∙  November 12, 2025


Call for action over Paignton anti-social behaviour and driving - BBC ...
Rebecca, not her real name, has a family businesses in the area, but did not wish to be identified for fear of reprisals. Advertisement. She said: "We've had ...

BBC  ∙  November 12, 2025


Israel's longest war is leaving a trail of traumatized soldiers, with ...
Like other soldiers who spoke to The Associated Press, he insisted on anonymity to discuss private mental health matters. Israel's longest war is leaving a ...

Newsday  ∙  November 12, 2025


US antitrust regulator launches probe into ISS and Glass Lewis
... people briefed on the matter. The move comes as US President Donald Trump was considering an executive order to curb the power of the two proxy advisers as ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 12, 2025


UK's Jonathan Powell contacted Moscow in bid to build back ...
... people briefed on the matter, with one saying it “did not go well”. “There was such contact,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed to reporters on ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 12, 2025


China's Green Triumph - The New York Times
... people briefed on the matter say. The Justice Department will investigate the University of California, Berkeley, after protesters confronted attendees of ...

New York Times  ∙  November 12, 2025


Lukoil seeks extension to US Treasury's sanctions grace period ...
... Treasury's deadline which prohibits transactions with the Russian company after November 21, three sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  November 12, 2025


NewSpring Healthcare selling release-of-information company ...
NewSpring Capital hired Evercore to sell release-of-information data company Verisma, two sources familiar with the matter tell Axios Pro. Follow the money ...

Axios  ∙  November 12, 2025


UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter told CNN. CNN's Natasha Bertrand reports ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


A refugee's deportation rattles a deeply conservative town: 'What ...
... asked to remain anonymous because he did not want to risk starting conflict with family members who are Trump supporters, said: “What the Trump ...

The Guardian  ∙  November 12, 2025


Jon Bon Jovi 'iced out' Richie Sambora ahead of 'Forever' tour: source
... A source close to the band, meanwhile, said: “Richie made the choice to leave 13 years ago, so it is his decision to not be part of the band.” Photo by Bill ...

New York Post  ∙  November 12, 2025


Exclusive | Trump snubs BofA CEO Brian Moynihan in White House ...
“We don't take this as a snub,” a source close to Moynihan told The Post. “Brian gets invited to enough dinners.” The person pointed to a state dinner for Trump ...

New York Post  ∙  November 12, 2025


South Africa's Finance Minister Slams Trump's Genocide Claim ...
Still, the officials — who declined to be identified talking about private matters — say other countries that are present could still block a declaration.

Bloomberg  ∙  November 12, 2025


US health leaders hailed the benefits of hormone therapy for ...
On Tuesday, a person with direct knowledge of the FDA's plans said Makary was referring to a Viewpoint article co-authored by Makary and three other FDA ...

CNN  ∙  November 12, 2025


'Shy and Private' Timothée Chalamet Skipped Kylie Jenner's Mom's ...
... a source said. MEGA © OK Magazine. Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner are still going strong — despite rumors suggesting otherwise after the actor skipped ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Democrats 'quaking' as emboldened far left look to take over
"He said he wants to strike when the iron is hot," a source said of Ossé. NYC ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Are Apparently Still Together
“Obviously it fuels the speculation around them but they don't want their relationship to play out in public,” a source said. “When Ariana left the after ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Exclusive | Caroline Kennedy 'doesn't want' son in politics: sources
... a source said. AP. Advertisement. President John F. Kennedy smiling. 7. Schlossberg is the only grandson of President John F. Kennedy. REUTERS. Another worry ...

New York Post  ∙  November 12, 2025


Dharmendra Health Updates LIVE: ICU ward built at home for ...
Dharmendra Health News Live: Veteran actor Dharmendra has been discharged from the hospital. Speaking to Amar Ujala, a source said that an ICU bed has been ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


AI toys are the future of play. I'm a researcher trying to figure out if ...
A source said that “for people who've known them for years, it looks bad,” claiming the couple spends more time apart. Insiders added Paltrow has “less ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


NBA Revenue Projected to Hit $14.3B During 2025-26 Season
... according to someone familiar with the forecast. […]

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Which Countries Have Stopped Sharing Intelligence With U.S.? | TIME
The U.K does not want to be complicit in U.S. military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, a source familiar with the situation is cited as telling ...

Time  ∙  November 12, 2025


Trump Allies Revolt Against Top Admin Official Who Gave President ...
A source familiar with the situation told the Daily Caller that the idea was discussed but there has been annoyance in the White House with Pulte. The ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Ocean Beach bonfires are a teen ritual. After a shooting, S.F. parents ...
"I freaked out," said Rebecca, who asked to be identified only by her first name to protect her son's identity. She felt grateful that her son kept a ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Syria launches investigation after museum heist
At least six Roman-era statues were stolen in a heist that seemed to be the work of one or two individuals, an official close to the investigation told the ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 12, 2025


Iraq's Sudani secures 'major victory' in general election: sources ...
Iraq's electoral commission is expected to announce preliminary results later in the evening, but an official close to the premier said that his ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Defense Tech Lures Students Looking for 'Mission Over Money ...
Erin, a mechanical-engineering student who declined to give her last name, put it this way: If others are willing to serve and risk their lives, “the bare ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 12, 2025


Former AEW World Champion Set to Return From Hiatus: Report ...
Sources close to the situation revealed that while a specific date hasn't been nailed down, MJF is factored into AEW's creative plans by December. His ...

Newsweek  ∙  November 12, 2025


Israel's longest war is leaving a trail of traumatized soldiers, with ...
Like other soldiers who spoke to The Associated Press, he insisted on anonymity to discuss private mental health matters. Expand article logo Continue ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


SoftBank shares plunge as much as 10% after selling Nvidia stake
The capital will be used to fund SoftBank's $22.5 billion investment in ChatGPT parent OpenAI, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. Mortgage Rates ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Regulator tracking Delhi blast probe as Al Falah college emerges at ...
... are received,” said an NMC official, who did not want to be named. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila. The ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


What Saks Global Has Riding on the Holiday Season: A Crucial ...
A source close to the company said that the Fifth Avenue flagship has a mortgage, but beyond that the store is "unencumbered" and retains great value for ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Rev. Jesse Jackson currently hospitalized, source tells NBC Chicago
... A person familiar with the situation, who spoke to NBC Chicago on the condition of anonymity, told the station that Jackson is hospitalized in Chicago, but ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


Cleto Escobedo III, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' bandleader of 22 years ...
The cancellation was due to a personal matter involving Jimmy Kimmel, according to someone familiar with the situation. This article originally appeared on ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


'Here we are again': Dems bemoan latest round of infighting over ...
... a Senate Democratic aide granted anonymity to describe internal conversations. Even Sanders, who has endorsed several of the Senate candidates most ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


New legislation to deliver critical infrastructure will 'bulldoze through ...
Several sources with knowledge of the plan explained that two separate pieces of legislation – one for emergency powers and another for critical ...

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025


CDP opposes Nexi's sale of majority stake in digital banking unit to ...
... TPG, Reuters reported, citing two people close to the matter. Mortgage Rates Fall Off a Cliff to a 3-Year Low. Finally Time to Refi? Ad. LendingTree.

MSN  ∙  November 12, 2025