Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Russia's Key Drone-Hit Refinery to Finish Repairs Ahead of Time ...
... a person familiar with the matter. It now plans to restart operations by Sept. 10, the person said, asking not to be identified as the information isn't ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 26, 2025


Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift are engaged — couple announces with ...
“Scott has been asked for his blessing and has wholeheartedly given it, and Travis has been talking to friends about a ring,” a source said at the time.

New York Post  ∙  August 26, 2025


Gates Foundation Quietly Cuts Ties With Firm Linked to Democrats ...
It is true that the Gates Foundation has gradually been pulling back from intermediaries, according to a person close to the foundation. Firms like Arabella ...

New York Times  ∙  August 26, 2025


Scoop: Donald Trump Jr.'s VC firm invests in Polymarket
The world's largest predictions market has received an investment from Donald Trump Jr.'s venture capital fund, Axios has learned exclusively.

Axios  ∙  August 26, 2025


Donald Trump's war against Latin American drug cartels! Nuclear ...
... said the sources, who asked to remain anonymous. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila. The sources declined ...

MSN  ∙  August 26, 2025


Powerball at $815M. When is next Powerball drawing? How to play ...
The ticket was sold at Monmouth County ShopRite in Neptune Township, and the winner came forward, but chose to remain anonymous, allowed under NJ law. Lori ...

MSN  ∙  August 26, 2025


After woman shot in head on far Southeast Side, alleged gunman ...
A neighbor who did not wish to be identified said he heard a gunshot as he was working outside. Five minutes later, he heard another gunshot, immediately ...

MSN  ∙  August 26, 2025


Analysis-Canadian Pacific joins Buffett in rejecting railroad ...
... a person close to the discussions previously told Reuters. The board's review is expected to take 17 to 22 months. CANADIAN PACIFIC. In a statement, Canadian ...

MSN  ∙  August 26, 2025


Terrifying text sent to locals after cops killed
A parent of a young school child, who did not want to be named, told NewsWire the children were unaware of what was happening on Tuesday as staff kept students ...

MSN  ∙  August 26, 2025


Senate Panel Prepares to Hold Hearing on Trump's Fed Pick
The preparations were described by a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity because the hearing had not yet been officially announced. The ...

MSN  ∙  August 26, 2025


'Utterly devastating': Two-year-old boy on life support after being hit ...
A resident who lives near the crossing, who did not want to be named, said he heard what he thought was “a minor traffic accident” at about 9pm on Monday.

MSN  ∙  August 26, 2025


DC residents express concern as MPD, federal agents set up ...
"As a concerned neighbor, I cannot deal with it anymore," one resident who did not want to be identified told FOX 5. Expand article logo Continue reading. He ...

MSN  ∙  August 26, 2025


Klarna to seek valuation of up to $14 billion in IPO next month ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The company paused its IPO plans in April after U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs rattled global markets. It ...

MSN  ∙  August 26, 2025


Residents in fear as work blocks cars from Sidcup street after 7pm
One resident, who did not want to be named, told the News Shopper they were concerned about how people would cope with being unable to move their cars in or ...

MSN  ∙  August 26, 2025


Exclusive: China's new mega dam triggers fears of water war in ...
... sources familiar with the matter and a government analysis seen by Reuters, prompting Delhi to fast-track plans for its own dam to mitigate the effects. The ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2025


BlackRock Paused Fundraising for Latest Asia Private Credit Fund ...
... with HPS Investment Partners, people familiar with the matter said, adding to uncertainties for the firm's ambitions for the asset class in the region.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2025


Thoma Bravo Nears Deal for Call Center Software Maker Verint ...
Buyout firm Thoma Bravo is nearing a deal to acquire call center software maker Verint Systems Inc., according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2025


Prudential's Review of $3 Billion Eastspring Is Said to Stall ...
Prudential Plc's review of Eastspring Investments has stalled amid concerns over valuation and deal structure, according to people familiar with the matter. The ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2025


TPG Is Said to Weigh Sale of Asian School Operator XCL Education ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. TPG is working with financial advisers on the potential disposal, the people said ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2025


Exclusive: U.S. confirms nation's first travel-associated human ...
Earlier, Reuters reported that beef industry sources said last week that the CDC had confirmed a case of New World screwworm in a person in Maryland who had ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2025


Data centre developers explore linking up to UK gas pipelines
... people briefed on the matter told the FT last month. But delays in securing connections to Britain's electricity grid — as well as high electricity prices ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 25, 2025


US Corruption | Fox News
... sources briefed on the matter. Former top Adams advisor, donors charged in bribery case; Cuomo mocks with potato chip. Eric Adams 3 days ago. Former top Adams ...

Fox News  ∙  August 25, 2025


Tech | Fox News
... sources briefed on the matter. James Comer praises Kash Patel for 'holding deep state accountable' as FBI raids John · House Of Representatives 2 days ago ...

Fox News  ∙  August 25, 2025


Northeast | Fox News
... sources briefed on the matter. EXCLUSIVE: Marine Corps wife, mom blasts blue state for wrongful levy on savings: · Military Families 2 days ago. EXCLUSIVE ...

Fox News  ∙  August 25, 2025


Galaxy, Jump, Multicoin Seek $1 Billion for Buying Solana Token ...
The three firms have enlisted Cantor Fitzgerald LP as lead banker for the deal, said people with knowledge of the matter. They aim to create a so-called digital ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2025


Grant Thornton cuts bulk of UK secretaries
... with knowledge of the matter, including looking at initiatives to boost productivity. Grant Thornton UK said: “Like all professional service firms, we ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 25, 2025


Galaxy, Jump, Multicoin Seek $1 Billion for Buying Solana ...
The three firms have enlisted Cantor Fitzgerald LP as lead banker for the deal, said people with knowledge of the matter. They aim to create a so-called ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2025


Exclusive: New human screwworm case in US traced to person in ...
... a person in Maryland who had traveled to the United States from Guatemala, according to four sources familiar with the situation.

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2025


General, envoy … future Ukraine president? Valerii Zaluzhnyi's ...
Vance's team “tried various diplomatic and other channels” to get through to Zaluzhnyi, said one of three sources with knowledge of the efforts who spoke with ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 25, 2025


Trial by media? Stephen Crichton fined after newspaper report
Sources with knowledge of the matter not authorised to speak publicly confirmed the ARLC had consulted the match review committee on Monday. Crichton was ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


India shares flood warning with foe Pakistan on 'humanitarian ...
The source declined to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media. India put the Indus treaty in "abeyance" in April after linking a deadly ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2025


Battery startup Lyten yet to convince carmakers over Northvolt ...
A battery scientist at another European carmaker, who declined to be named, said the firm backed away from working with Lyten six months ago because it was only ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2025


World's central bankers fear being caught in Fed's storm | Reuters
"It's as if Trump learned from Abe," said one source familiar with the BOJ's thinking who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. In turn ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2025


India warns foe Pakistan of potential flooding as both battle torrential ...
The source, citing government rules, declined to be named. India's foreign ministry did not respond to a request for comment. Pakistan's foreign ministry ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2025


Why Mark Zuckerberg's neighbors are frustrated after he bought 11 ...
Nine neighbors spoke to The Times for its investigation, though most declined to be named, citing fear of retaliation. The reporting also drew from a review ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


Maryland Lottery says winner used stranger's license plate for ...
The man, who chose to remain anonymous, said he saw the license plate during his more than 70-mile, one-way commute to work, the Maryland Lottery said. “I ...

USA Today  ∙  August 25, 2025


US orders more ships to southern Caribbean with eye on drug ...
... asked to remain anonymous. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up here. The sources ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2025


William and Kate's Future Neighbor Voices Concern About Their ...
A source close to the family revealed that the Prince and Princess are hoping for a 'fresh start' after a 'difficult time' at Adelaide Cottage, a reference ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


Porsche scraps battery production plans at Cellforce unit | Reuters
The move, which according to a person familiar with the matter will see about 200 of the nearly 300 jobs at the subsidiary cut, is a further blow to ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2025


Britney Spears on why Sam Asghari marriage was a 'fake distraction'
In the fall of 2024, Spears and son Jayden reunited amid their estranged relationship, a source familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak ...

USA Today  ∙  August 25, 2025


Databricks eyes over $100-billion valuation as investors back AI ...
... according to a person familiar with the matter. Thrive Capital and Insight Partners declined to comment. Andreessen Horowitz did not immediately respond to ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 25, 2025


Pentagon's innovation unit chief resigns in latest shake-up, sources ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the email. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. Sign up ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2025


German company is set to scrap politically sensitive Chinese turbine ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The conservative chancellor has so far taken a tough public line on China ...

Reuters  ∙  August 25, 2025


First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in ...
... a person with direct knowledge of it. The CDC deferred questions to Maryland on a call with state animal health officials, Thompson said. “We found out via ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 25, 2025


Can women's sport turn itself into big business?
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The rise of women's sport is attracting institutional investors and wealthy individuals, particularly in North ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 25, 2025


First human case of New World screwworm reported in US
... a person with direct knowledge a person with direct knowledge of the Maryland case. Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


Thoma Bravo Lines Up $2.7 Billion of Bank Debt for Verint Buyout ...
A transaction could launch in the leveraged loan market as soon as next month, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2025


HHS Starts Cutting Off Collective Bargaining Rights for Staff ...
... asked not to be identified as they're not authorized to speak publicly. The agency sent notices across seven offices and sub-agencies that the unions no ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 25, 2025


Kennedy Center's New Dance Director Criticized 'Woke' Ballet ...
... declined to be identified, fearing harassment or retribution. Two other people who saw the letter confirmed its contents to The Times. Mr. Nakagawa also ...

New York Times  ∙  August 25, 2025


Jakobi Meyers requests trade from Raiders after contract talks stall ...
... a person familiar with the situation a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 25, 2025