Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Right-hander Lucas Giolito agrees to deal with Padres for just under ...
Giolito is guaranteed $2,775,401 in the deal, which includes a 2027 mutual option, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press. The ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 22, 2026


Core Scientific Raises $3.3 Billion From AI Junk-Bond Offering
The five-year bonds were priced at a discounted price of 99.25 cents on the dollar to yield 7.933%, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 22, 2026


Blackstone Private Credit Fund Looks to Sell High-Grade Bonds
Initial price talk on the five-year notes is a spread of about 2.55 percentage points above the benchmark, according to a person with direct knowledge of the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 22, 2026


GM to suspend next-generation EV pickup truck development amid ...
... anonymous sources familiar with the matter. GM did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comment. Related video: Half of all car sales going ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Mega acquisition? Why American Airlines might've been the only ...
An anonymous source from the White House is alleging that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby spoke with President Donald Trump about buying American Airlines.

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Colombian sent from US to Congo says she faces pressure to risk ...
The 29-year-old woman, who asked not to be named for fear of reprisals from Congolese and Colombian authorities, is part of an initial group of 15 migrants ...

Reuters  ∙  April 22, 2026


Anthropic's Mythos model is being accessed by unauthorized users
... asked not to be named for fear of reprisal. The group has been using Mythos regularly since then, though not for cybersecurity purposes, said the person ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Australian Gas Exporter Santos Streamlines Business to Cut Costs
The executives asked not to be named as the announcement is not public. More From Bloomberg. New York Times Holds Annual DealBook Summit. Inside Alex Cooper's ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 22, 2026


Diet Coke loses its fizz in India as Iran war hits cans supply - MSN
“We've been placing orders but have been told there is a shortage due to war,” said Sanjay, one of the distributors, who declined to give his last name.

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Iran live: Tehran threatens Trump's ceasefire by seizing cargo ships
"We've been placing orders but have been told there is a shortage due to war," said Sanjay, one of the distributors, who declined to give his last name.

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Trump's whims, yes-men block Iran peace talks
A source close to President Trump told the Telegraph, “No one within the administration seems to know what is happening, what the plan is, or even what our ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Blockchain Capital Said to Seek $700 Million for New Funds
... capital firm that invests in crypto, is in the process of raising $700 million for two new funds, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 22, 2026


Micron pushes US Congress to crack down on chip tool sales to ...
He held a similar roundtable last month with Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee, according to a person familiar with the matter. OTHER COMPANIES ...

Reuters  ∙  April 22, 2026


49 new Americans sworn in on Lexington's Battle Green, birthplace ...
A woman named Xuemei — she declined to give her last name — looked patriotic in a bright red dress. “I loved the ceremony, loved the speeches,” she said ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 22, 2026


Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders are about to vote on the ... - CNN
Additionally, a person close to the transaction said, “We have been talking with regulators for months and months already.” Analysts say Paramount could ...

CNN  ∙  April 22, 2026


$25 spin turns into $1.1M slot jackpot at off-Strip casino - MSN
The guest, who chose to remain anonymous, hit shortly after 8 p.m.on a $25 wager while playing Dragon Link: Panda Magic, according to a casino spokesperson.

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Spirit Airlines in bailout talks with Trump administration - Axios
... a person familiar with the matter tells Axios. Why it matters: Spirit is one of the largest budget carriers in the U.S., but the company has been struggling ...

Axios  ∙  April 22, 2026


Seattle police to add plainclothes patrols as Magnolia residents ...
One man, who asked to remain anonymous, told KOMO News his home was burglarized in recent weeks, and the thief got away with about $25,000 in valuables. He ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Iranian Expats in U.A.E. Caught Between Home and Homeland
“When the war happened, everything changed,” said Ali, 43, who asked to be identified by his first name only for fear of retribution. He spoke by phone from ...

New York Times  ∙  April 22, 2026


How Deutsche Telecom and T-Mobile US could pull off the ... - Reuters
... a person familiar with the situation and ‌Bloomberg, which was first to report the talks on Wednesday. Jumpstart your morning with the latest legal news ...

Reuters  ∙  April 22, 2026


Johannesburg's Woes Deepen as Key Funder Rejects Loan Request
... a person familiar with the situation a person familiar with the situation said. The denial by France's national development bank was due to the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 22, 2026


ArcelorMittal to Take Over JV With Ailing Stellantis Supplier
... asked not to be identified because the discussions are private. The venture between two of Italy's largest steel distributors – ArcelorMittal and Stellantis ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 22, 2026


KKR Is Said to Invest $1.5 Billion in Tower Firm Vertical Bridge
... asked not to be identified discussing confidential information. More From Bloomberg. The Anthropic website. Anthropic's Mythos Model Is Being Accessed by ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 22, 2026


Notting Hill residents paint homes black to deter selfie hunters but ...
Those living in the black homes, who declined to be identified, have previously admitted that they were hoping to put influencers off after they began ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Trump Set to Extend US Ship Waiver to Ease Oil, Gas Crunch
... requested anonymity to discuss private deliberations. The planned 90-day extension comes as the world drains pre-war crude inventories that have provided a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 22, 2026


John Phelan forced out as Navy secretary after 13 months
One administration official, who like some others spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the issue's sensitivity, said Phelan was asked to step down.

Washington Post  ∙  April 22, 2026


Prominent Santa Monica figure shoots wife in possible murder ...
According to sources with knowledge of the investigation, Ferguson emailed a friend a suicide note and instructions on how to get into the house. That ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Insider spills new details on Trump's latest cave to Iran in curse ...
"Trump is willing to give another three to five days of ceasefire to allow the Iranians to get their s--- together," a “U.S. source briefed on the matter ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Wells Fargo lent to MFS as Barclays pulled out - report - MSN
A company linked to MFS borrowed £143M ($193M) from Wells Fargo in late November, Bloomberg News reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter and ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Trump administration in advanced talks for Spirit Airlines rescue ...
The Trump administration is in advanced talks for a financing package for Spirit Airlines, according to a person familiar with the matter. Spirit had been ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Two UK ticket holders have won a share of a £126,000,000 ... - MSN
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, came forward to claim the EuroMillions jackpot after the draw on November 26, 2024. They became immediately ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


MrBeast's company sued by former executive over sexual harassment
A source familiar with the situation said the company in March 2025 distributed a formal company handbook that detailed Family and Medical Leave Act rights ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Speculation on Deutsche Telekom deal with T-Mobile way ahead of ...
... people familiar with the matter. "If there was ever to be something, the structure, at least as it was reported, is not one that it would undertake...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Justice Department settles with Trump campaign aide over ...
It did not reveal a dollar figure, but a person familiar with the matter who insisted on anonymity to discuss non-public information said the amount of the ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


49 new Americans sworn in on Lexington's Battle Green, birthplace ...
A woman named Xuemei — she declined to give her last name — looked patriotic in a bright red dress. “I loved the ceremony, loved the speeches,” she said ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


FBI Investigated NY Times Reporter Who Wrote Unflattering Kash ...
... person briefed on the matter. The FBI responded to the Times's request for comment on the investigation, confirming the investigation, but adding that ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Justice Department settles lawsuit with Trump campaign aide ... - MSN
The court filing to the Supreme Court did not reveal a dollar figure, but a person familiar with the matter who insisted on anonymity to discuss non-public ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Ram-raiders 'giving Blakelaw a bad name' as takeaway is targeted ...
A woman, who lives nearby and did not want to be named, told of her shock at seeing that someone had driven into the takeaway despite it being on a ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Netflix among suitors interested in buying Radford lot - MSN
Bloomberg confirmed the report on Tuesday, citing three sources with knowledge of the discussions. Though the deal is not done, Netflix is believed to be a ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Pete Hegseth fires US Navy Secretary John Phelan - MSN
His job is to follow orders given, not follow the orders he thinks should be given," a person familiar with the situation told Axios. The same person said ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


CVC is said to be frontrunner in Standard Life pension deal - MSN
CVC Capital Partners Plc is emerging as the frontrunner to form a UK pension partnership with Standard Life Plc, people with knowledge of the matter said.

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Residents of sprawling LA luxury apartments say living conditions ...
Another resident, who did not want to be identified, said she has been dealing with flooded floors and water inside her walls since February. She said she ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Warner Bros. Discovery's shareholders to vote on Paramount's offer ...
According to reporting by CNN, a person close to the transaction said, “We have been talking with regulators for months and months already,” suggesting that ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Junkee Clothing Exchange says repeat thief stole from store, RPD ...
Another downtown Reno business, which did not want to be named, said the same person accused of stealing from Junkee recently stole a phone from the front of ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Are Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi dating? Frequent 'Hanging Out ...
A quiet connection behind the scenes. According to a source familiar with the situation, mentioned in an exclusive report by People, Jenner and Elordi have been ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Deputy accused of loaning assault rifle to teen in Gilroy - MSN
... an anonymous source, Sheriff Taylor said in a message […]

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Why hiring ex-Steelers coach Mike Tomlin is a big win for NBC's ...
... a person familiar with the situation. That person was granted anonymity because NBC has not yet made an official announcement. The Athletic first reported ...

MSN  ∙  April 22, 2026


Once shunned, activist investors dig in to win in Japan | Reuters
Elliott is planning more activist activity in Japan, two sources familiar with the matter said. In recent weeks it has disclosed stakes in air-conditioner ...

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


Carney to name new Canada-US trade advisory council, sources say
Prime Minister Mark Carney will name a new advisory council on Canada and U.S. trade on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Cuba confirms meeting with US officials on island, wants energy ...
Senior U.S. State Department officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, had said on Friday that American diplomats flew earlier in April to the island ...

NPR  ∙  April 21, 2026