Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico - NPR
The shooter was identified as 27-year-old Julio Cesar Jasso of Mexico, a state official told the AP on condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to ...

NPR  ∙  April 21, 2026


SpaceX courts Wall Street with three-day analyst meeting this week
Attendees are expected to surrender electronic devices to ⁠participate in the meetings, one of the people said. All three spoke on condition of anonymity ...

CNBC  ∙  April 21, 2026


Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more ...
“They said they've devolved authority to regional Iranian commanders,” a senior Iraqi Kurdish government official said on condition of anonymity, citing the ...

Newsday  ∙  April 21, 2026


Private credit funds strained as borrowing costs edge higher
... people briefed on the matter. Those facilities are critical to how private credit funds finance themselves, allowing them to borrow against the loans they ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 21, 2026


Exclusive: SpaceX tries to woo Wall Street with three-day analyst ...
... days of ​closed-door meetings at its launch facility in Texas and mega-sized data center in Tennessee, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' held talks with DP World over Gaza ...
... people familiar with the matter. The talks examined whether the state-owned Dubai multinational could enter into a partnership with the “Board of Peace” to ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 21, 2026


Inox Clean Is Said to Revive Plan for Up to $1 Billion India IPO
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The company is in discussions with bankers and is likely to file the draft prospectus ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 21, 2026


Trump's 'Board of Peace' holds talks with DP World on rebuilding ...
Citing three people familiar with the matter, the ​paper said the talks centred on prospects for a partnership ​between DP World and the Board of Peace to run ...

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


Brevan Howard Plans Tokyo Office, to Hire Traders in Hub Boost
... the rush of global finance giants seeking to capitalize on trading opportunities in the Japanese market, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 21, 2026


US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears
"Things are moving forward and the talks are on track for tomorrow," the source said on Tuesday on the condition of anonymity. Advertisement · Scroll to ...

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


Jeff Bezos Nears $10 Billion Funding Round for AI Lab, FT Says
JPMorgan and BlackRock are among the investors in the new round, the FT said, citing a person familiar with the matter. The round is expected to close soon ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 21, 2026


Hong Kong Bourse Plans to Start Zero-Day Options in Early 2027
... asked not to be identified as the discussions are private. The bourse in 2025 was said to be seeking to launch the derivatives as soon as the first half of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 21, 2026


Mercuria Seeks New Liquidity in Asia With $200 Million Financing
The company is in talks with banks for a term loan in both US dollars and Hong Kong dollars, said the people, who asked not to be identified as they're not ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 21, 2026


Fan involved in CM Punk altercation after Wrestlemania wants apology
Speaking to TMZ Sports after the incident, the fan (who chose to remain anonymous) said he won't sue or press charges against Punk. All he wants is an apology ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Top Red Sox pitching prospect reportedly having MRI for concerning ...
"Red Sox pitching prospect Juan Valera is getting an MRI on his elbow, a source said," Healy wrote Tuesday in an X post. "He missed three months last year ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Brady leaves West Ham but Sullivan going nowhere as Kretinsky ...
A source said that would have raised the prospect of Sullivan, who partnered with Gold to buy West Ham in January 2010, heading for the exit. Instead an ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 21, 2026


Labor Secretary's Departure Provides Trump an Agenda Reset
Chavez-DeRemer, some senior aides expressed comfort in Mr. Sonderling's potentially leading the department, according to a person familiar with the matter. A ...

New York Times  ∙  April 21, 2026


In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John ...
... a person familiar with the matter. The Justice Department on Monday installed a Trump loyalist, Joe diGenova, who served as U.S. attorney in Washington ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 21, 2026


Cory Mills takes fight to Nancy Mace as she attempts Congress ...
According to reporting from the outlet NOTUS, citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter, Mills is considering introducing an expulsion resolution ...

Newsweek  ∙  April 21, 2026


Cory Mills misconduct allegations: Everything we know - Newsweek
According to reporting from NOTUS, citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter, Mills is considering introducing an expulsion resolution against ...

Newsweek  ∙  April 21, 2026


Google's Internal Politics Leave It Playing Catch-Up on AI Coding
... declined to be named because they weren't authorized to speak publicly. Businesses are just starting to realize that AI coding tools can enable anyone to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 21, 2026


Mike Tomlin joining NBC, Football Night in America for 2026 season
... a person familiar with the situation. That person was granted anonymity because NBC has not yet made an official announcement. The Athletic first reported ...

USA Today  ∙  April 21, 2026


Alleged 'The Boys' finale leak sparks fan scepticism online - MSN
The post originates from an anonymous source without corroboration from Amazon Prime Video or credible outlets. This scepticism reflects a broader pattern ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Beijing tightens its grip on AI firms that try to shed their Chinese ties
... a person close to the company, who like some others interviewed for this report spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of government reprisal.

Washington Post  ∙  April 21, 2026


Revolut aims for $200bn valuation in stock market listing
A person close to the company said that no formal valuation target had been established. Revolut declined to comment. Revolut founder Nik Storonsky said ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 21, 2026


Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration - MSN
... asked not to be named discussing sensitive matters. The UAE, which has trillions of dollars-worth of sovereign wealth fund assets, has no dollar liquidity ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 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 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 21, 2026


Painted Tree vendors say they're out money after sudden closing
I was just dumbfounded,” said a 70-year-old Painted Tree employee, who declined to give her name because she fears company retaliation.

Chicago Tribune  ∙  April 21, 2026


Core Scientific's $3.3 Billion Deal Fuels AI Junk-Bond Wave
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. More From Bloomberg. Hormuz. Kuwait Declares Further Force Majeure on Oil Shipments. Foreign diplomats ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 21, 2026


Core Scientific Adds to AI Junk-Bond Wave With $3.3 Billion Deal
under a 12-year contract that could generate about $10 billion in revenue, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. More From Bloomberg. Hormuz.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 21, 2026


'Donnyland'? Ukraine Proposes Renaming Part of the Donbas in ...
The phrase Monaco model appeared in treaty drafts, while Donnyland only came up in discussions, according to a person with direct knowledge of Ukraine's ...

New York Times  ∙  April 21, 2026


Police probe YouTubers over filming at Freeman hideout - MSN
... A source close to the property owner says legal action against the content creators is being considered.

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Kalshi, Polymarket Expand Crypto Push With Perpetual Futures
Kalshi plans to launch the product, tied to the prices of cryptocurrencies, in the coming weeks, according to a person familiar with the plans who was not ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 21, 2026


Remote NT residents evacuated to Batchelor say security 'treating ...
Another resident, who did not want to be named, shared similar experiences. "They're invading our privacy and we're not doing anything," she said. "Even if ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


CVC Capital, GTCR bid to take medical device maker Teleflex ...
The offer ​is being evaluated by Teleflex, the source said, cautioning ​that no deal is certain and that the company ⁠could ultimately reject the approach or ...

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


Ukraine to restart oil flows via Druzhba on Wednesday ... - Reuters
"Oil pumping is scheduled to begin ​tomorrow at ​lunchtime," the source said, adding ‌that ⁠Hungarian oil firm MOL had made the first transit ​application.

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


Mexican companies are warned Trump tariffs will remain in place ...
Greer also told the auto industry that U.S. officials are exploring ways to help Mexico but did not offer specifics, the source said. The comments to ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 21, 2026


Anthropic plans to provide Mythos access to European banks soon ...
Rollout to European banks may take days or weeks, sources familiar with the matter say; German central bank chief Joachim Nagel urges equal access to prevent ...

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


Exclusive: US trade rep tells Mexican companies Trump tariffs here ...
... of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement to remove President Donald Trump's tariffs on their sectors, four industry sources familiar with the discussions said.

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


HSBC hires JPMorgan executive as global precious metals sales ...
... sources with knowledge sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The appointment follows HSBC's recruitment this ...

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


Vance's Pakistan trip postponed indefinitely as Iran boycotts peace ...
... sources with knowledge of the situation. The latest: Iran's IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran's negotiating team has informed the U.S. ...

Axios  ∙  April 21, 2026


Decision made on Billy Donovan's future with Bulls - MSN
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is reportedly exiting after six seasons, sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to ESPN's Shams Charania ...

MSN  ∙  April 21, 2026


Russia to halt Kazakhstan's oil flows to Germany via Druzhba ...
... sources said on Tuesday. The sources, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said that an adjusted oil exporting schedule has been sent to ...

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


India regulator's panel recommends NSE pay $193 million to settle ...
SEBI would soon ​issue a demand letter to NSE to deposit the money, before issuing an order ‌to ⁠finalise the settlement, the two sources said. Advertisement · ...

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


Italy to confirm 2026 deficit around 2.8% of GDP despite weaker ...
... % of GDP ceiling this year despite a weakening growth outlook due surging energy costs and Middle East turmoil, sources close to the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  April 21, 2026


Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's ...
All three spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the behind-the-scenes negotiations. The Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors met last week for the first direct ...

Newsday  ∙  April 21, 2026


US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the ...
... on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing military operation. The U.S. military will decide in the next four days what to do with the vessel, such as ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 21, 2026


Trump Extends Cease-Fire, Even as Peace Talks Are Put on Hold
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss potential scheduling. A spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry, Esmaeil Baghaei, said Iran had not ...

New York Times  ∙  April 21, 2026


The Latest: Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but ... - Newsday
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. — By Munir Ahmed in Islamabad. 6 Iranian women and 2 ...

Newsday  ∙  April 21, 2026


Trump administration discussing currency swap line with UAE - CNBC
The UAE has not formally requested a currency swap line, and plans are not currently being drawn up, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to ...

CNBC  ∙  April 21, 2026