Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Philippine Air to Consider Order for 20 Widebody Planes - Bloomberg
... on condition of anonymity as the discussions are confidential. More From Bloomberg. FRANCE-AIRBUS-A330NEO-AVIATION-TRANSPORT. Airbus Set to Secure Widebody ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Iran and Israel Move to De-Escalate After Cease-Fire Breaks Down
Brad Cooper, who leads the U.S. military's Middle East command, an Israeli military official told reporters. They spoke on condition of anonymity to comply with ...

New York Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


Man Fatally Shot on a Bus in the Bronx - The New York Times
Two law enforcement officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation, said that the man had gotten upset that the suspect ...

New York Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


Hilary Knight will play for PWHL expansion Detroit via sign-and ...
The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to reveal the trade. The deal won't become official until the ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  June 8, 2026


Hilary Knight to play for PWHL expansion Detroit via sign-and-trade ...
The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to reveal the trade. The deal won't become official until the ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  June 8, 2026


Nestle's Longtime PE Partner Drops Out of Bidding for Perrier
... time private equity partner, PAI Partners, has dropped out of the bidding for the consumer giant's water business, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Blackstone Looks to Sell $2 Billion of Fund Stakes, FT Says
... with knowledge of the matter. The deal would be one of the largest to ever come to market, ahead of a similar transaction from Carlyle Group Inc.'s ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Amazon Raises C$14 Billion in Record Canadian Dollar Bond Sale
Investors placed more than C$28 billion of orders for the offering, according to people with knowledge of the matter. More From Bloomberg. Pete Hegseth. House ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


'The Last of Us' fans can breathe easy, the series isn't canceled
... sources close to the production told The Times that a temporary pause in filming from June 1 through June 28 was all according to plan. Advertisement. The ...

LA Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips ... - Reuters
... than three million tensor processing units in 2028, The Information reported on Monday, ​citing people with direct knowledge of the discussions.

Reuters  ∙  June 8, 2026


West Bengal charging electronics production - MSN
... did not wish to be identified. Expand article logo Continue reading. Pressure Washers Are Becoming Obsolete Thanks to This Compact Invention · Ad. Jetterix.

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


Honda Planning 'More Masculine' Passport and 'Futuristic' Accord ...
... an anonymous source said the automaker is "giving [the Passport] more testosterone" and that "it's a little more masculine." [Automotive News].

Yahoo  ∙  June 8, 2026


Cipher Sells Junk Bonds to Fund Amazon-Tied Data Center Project
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. More From Bloomberg. Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw worm fly, or screw-worm for short. Why a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Three months into the war, Iran's economy struggles to endure - NPR
BOUSCAREN: One young woman, who asked not to be identified, says she lost her job due to the internet shutdown. Her brother started driving a taxi, and her ...

NPR  ∙  June 8, 2026


LOVERRO: No World Cup for Washington is blessing in disguise
They knew FedEx Field was a lost cause before FIFA officials ever got a look at it, said the board member, who asked not to be identified. “But what were we ...

Washington Times  ∙  June 8, 2026


Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along ...
The coop was built without taxpayer money, according to a person familiar with the project who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss it ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 8, 2026


Vance adds a chicken coop to the vice president's residence, along ...
The coop was built without taxpayer money, according to a person familiar with the project who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to discuss it ...

Newsday  ∙  June 8, 2026


Blue Owl Fund Hit by Redemptions Sells $500 Million Bonds
priced five-year notes to yield a spread of 2.55 percentage points over Treasuries at a reoffer price of 98.771, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


OpenAI confidentially files for IPO, prepping Wall Street for AI debut
... according to a person familiar with the plans who asked not to be named because the details are private. The company has been working with banks including ...

CNBC  ∙  June 8, 2026


NJ protesters rally over Route 78 during Trump visit for Knicks game
Several members declined to be named, citing concerns about potential retaliation. Reactions from drivers vary. Some honked or flashed lights in support ...

USA Today  ∙  June 8, 2026


Ratcliffe's Ineos Launches Loan Deal After War Boost
... asked not to be named because the information is private. More From Bloomberg. Pete Hegseth. House Republican Says Hegseth's D-Day Remarks 'Inappropriate ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 8, 2026


Israeli minister Ben-Gvir under investigation in Italy over Gaza flotilla
The source, who asked not to be named, confirmed earlier reports by Italian news agencies and said ​Ben-Gvir was being investigated on suspicion of torture ...

Reuters  ∙  June 8, 2026


Red Wings captain Larkin submits 3-team trade list of Florida ...
The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because talks are private. The Detroit Free Press first reported the development earlier in the day ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 8, 2026


Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes on each other for now
A source briefed on the matter said Israel had also decided to halt its attacks on Iran. Tehran had fired missiles towards Israeli territory late on Sunday ...

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project - MSN
A European source briefed on the matter said the two sides were moving towards a face-saving solution in which the systems outside the core fighter, such as ...

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm ...
"That was kind of like a perfect storm of events," a Senate Republican aide said. The Senate ultimately passed the immigration enforcement funding bill on ...

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


Trump weighs buying Chagos Islands to secure base - MSN
A White House official, speaking on background, said Diego Garcia is "a vital and indispensable military installation of significant importance to the ...

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips: Report - MSN
... , citing people with direct knowledge of the discussions. This Portable AC Device Cools An Entire Room In Minutes · Ad. Coldeez. Nvidia is also evaluating ...

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips, The ... - MSN
... people with direct knowledge of the discussions. Nvidia has not placed an order with Intel yet, but has been evaluating whether the company's technology can ...

MSN  ∙  June 8, 2026


With Pope Leo and Bad Bunny touring Madrid, the bigger star might ...
... a person familiar with his interest. Either way, something special is taking shape on Pope Leo XIV's first official trip to a major Catholic country in the ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 7, 2026


Former Gotham restaurant site in Manhattan has new owner
A source said Secchi beat out a large field of suitors for the space: “Every big name looked at it.” What do you think? Be the first to comment. No further ...

New York Post  ∙  June 7, 2026


GEO Group founder, accused of mistreating ICE detainees, came to ...
... asked not to be named for fear of retaliation. “I do not wish that for nobody.” The conditions at the center show “a complete lack of character on his part ...

CNN  ∙  June 7, 2026


'Little Steve Irwin' snatches up snakes, purposely gets bitten for fun
Elijah, who declined to give his last name, has 116,000 Instagram followers, but he never expected his videos to go viral. He only started posting to prove ...

New York Post  ∙  June 7, 2026


Ukraine's deadly strikes are bringing the war home to Russians, and ...
Elena's neighbor Maxim – who also declined to give his last name – is one of those with a second cell phone. “Look, I even have two phones now – one for MAX ...

CNN  ∙  June 7, 2026


Document details numerous whistleblower allegations against Chief ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the case. And no attempt was made to confiscate Ahmed's cell phone. Three days after O'Hara's abrupt resignation, Ahmed ...

Star Tribune  ∙  June 7, 2026


Will America's evangelicals stick with Donald Trump?
“I pray for Adam every day, and so does my wife,” said one evangelical pastor in rural Pennsylvania, who declined to give his name for fear of upsetting his ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 7, 2026


Risk-taking is considered professional - MSN
A leading model mentor, who chose to remain anonymous, tells us, “In New York and Europe, they have fashion workers' laws and associations for models which help ...

MSN  ∙  June 7, 2026


Banco BPM invites MPS to talks to form Italy's second-biggest bank
The bank has a board meeting scheduled on Monday, giving it a first opportunity to discuss the matter, according to a person close to the matter. Banco BPM ...

CNBC  ∙  June 7, 2026


She Confessed to Fraud. Her Board Let Her Stay in Charge.
... according to a person close to Ms. Hunsicker, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the case is still pending. Image. Henry Kravis seated on a stage ...

New York Times  ∙  June 7, 2026


Italy's BPM invites MPS to $58 billion merger talks as Intesa, BPER ...
The bank has a board ​meeting scheduled on Monday, ⁠giving it a first opportunity to discuss the matter, according to a person close to the matter. Banco ...

Reuters  ∙  June 7, 2026


Italy's BPM invites MPS to $58 billion merger talks as Intesa, BPER ...
The bank has a board meeting scheduled on Monday, giving it a first opportunity to discuss the matter, according to a person close to the matter. Banco BPM ...

MSN  ∙  June 7, 2026


China wants to suppress independent cinema. But young film ...
“You never know what the criteria are,” says a leading independent documentary director, who asked to remain anonymous because of fears of harassment. “The ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 7, 2026


Zelenskyy used Abramovich to send message to Putin about peace ...
“I don't think anything substantial will happen until the end of summer,” said a person close to Zelenskyy, adding that Washington was focused on Iran and ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 7, 2026


Can Marco Rubio convince Trump that a free Cuba is America First?
Rubio's imprint was visible across the administration's approach to Cuba and Venezuela,” a person close to Rubio told CNN. As with the majority of Trump's ...

CNN  ∙  June 7, 2026


FIFA 2026: Iraq forward held for seven hours by US authorities - MSN
An official familiar with the situation said Hussein's phone was also inspected during the lengthy interrogation process. Expand article logo Continue ...

MSN  ∙  June 7, 2026


Pakistani workers say their faith cost them their jobs in the UAE - NPR
They, too, requested anonymity, holding on to the hope that they might one day return to work in the Emirates. That's also why it's difficult to know how ...

NPR  ∙  June 7, 2026


Airbus is said to push back some plane deliveries as supply chain ...
They requested anonymity because the talks are private. The schedule adjustments underscore the ongoing supply chain challenges facing Airbus as it works to ...

MSN  ∙  June 7, 2026


Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies
The United States would also consider using those assets to support repairs for past ⁠damages, the source said, adding that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott ...

Reuters  ∙  June 7, 2026


Intesa Sanpaolo Board Said to Meet to Review Monte Paschi Bid
... -up, according to people familiar with the matter, injecting fresh momentum into a two-year consolidation push that's transforming Italy's finance industry.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 7, 2026


Airbus Notifies A321 Customers of Delays on Jets Due in 2028
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The customers are being told that jets will be delayed by a few months, said the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 7, 2026