Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Charges imminent in death of missing Skagit County woman ...
Krista Hunt's body was recovered from the Skagit River one week ago. Sources close to the investigation say charges could come as soon as Friday.

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Death of American College Student in Spain Was Likely an Accident ...
” The spokesperson requested anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. Mr. Gracey, 20, was visiting friends who are studying abroad in Spain and had ...

New York Times  ∙  March 19, 2026


GOP debate on SAVE America Act morphs into 'circular firing squad'
A second Republican senator who requested anonymity urged his colleagues to lower the temperature within the GOP conference. “The frustration should be ...

The Hill  ∙  March 19, 2026


Body of Missing American College Student Is Found in Spain, Police ...
... requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case publicly. The police had also reviewed security camera footage to try to retrace Mr ...

New York Times  ∙  March 19, 2026


Comey subpoenaed in alleged "grand conspiracy" against Trump
... sources with knowledge of the situation tell Axios. Why it matters: The investigation has produced more than 130 subpoenas since cranking up last year, the ...

Axios  ∙  March 19, 2026


US pump prices jump 30% since Middle East war began, headed ...
The waiver will only allow additional ships to carry supplies," said a fuel ​trading source who was not authorized to speak on the record. Advertisement ...

Reuters  ∙  March 19, 2026


FIFA Cancels Thousands Of Hotel Rooms In World Cup Host Cities
A person familiar with FIFA's hotel contracts, but who was not authorized to speak on the record, said the soccer governing body exercised a standard ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 19, 2026


Senators eye bank add-ons to crypto bill to ease passage of housing ...
... with knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss private conversations. GOP committee members discussed the idea during a closed-door ...

Politico  ∙  March 19, 2026


Societe Generale Weighs SRT Deal Linked to Data Center Lending
... with knowledge of the matter. One option being assessed by SocGen is an SRT predominantly linked to US data centers, with about 10% of the portfolio's risk ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 19, 2026


US mulls lifting sanctions on Iranian oil at sea despite war on Tehran
A source familiar with the situation who was not authorized to speak publicly told AFP that if the easing on Iran took place, it could look similar to the ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Parent recalls attack on Temple Israel one week later - MSN
In a sit-down interview with CBS News Detroit, a Temple Israel member who asked to remain anonymous out of fear of being targeted, recalled last Thursday's ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Goldman Sachs plans small rounds of layoffs beginning April, shifts ...
The traditional SRA round could still happen later in 2026, according to the people who declined to be identified discussing nonpublic information. How To ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Kalshi raises over $1B, resulting in a $22B valuation - report - MSN
... person familiar with the matter. The company's annual run rate is currently $1.5B, the person said. Kalshi declined to comment to Seeking Alpha about the ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Police shoot and kill man armed with knife at Weymouth ...
"I heard one police cruiser then within three to five minutes a dozen," said a neighbor who lives on River Street and did not want to be identified. "They ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


SBI, Amundi to offload 10% in SBI Funds IPO, no fresh shares to be ...
It said that Citigroup Inc, which was part of the initial list of mandated advisers, pulled out over fees, citing people who did not want to be identified while ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Trump threatens retaliation against Iran over Qatar attacks - MSN
Trump stated in his post that the U.S. “knew nothing” about the attack; however, a source familiar with the situation indicated that the U.S. was aware of ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Ubisoft lays off 105 staff and is ending game development at its Tom ...
According to GamesIndustry.biz, a source familiar with the situation informed the outlet that Ubisoft has cut a total of 105 jobs at the North Carolina ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Cary video game studio to stop developing games, lay off more than ...
Red Storm will retain 70 workers at its Triangle headquarters, a person with direct knowledge of the job cuts told The News & Observer, where the company ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Penn State women's basketball hires Tanisha Wright as next head ...
A person with direct knowledge of the search said Penn State was focused on Wright from the beginning and didn't use a search firm, but people involved with ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


London residents furious after influencers get changed in their ...
The resident, who was cycling past but declined to be identified, said: 'It's not just a lot of people – they're not invited, it's just a horror. It's our ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Delayed Nielsen data will show traditional TV back on top (for now)
... people with direct knowledge of the numbers. That's a reversal from Nielsen's most recent monthly Gauge report, which said TV viewing in January was 47 ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Iran rejects US proposal to end war, calls it 'excessive,' official tells ...
... officials briefed on the matter on Tuesday. Advertisement. Advertisement. The plan, which was delivered to Iran via Pakistan, reportedly addresses Iran's ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 19, 2026


Iran rebuilding missiles? Netanyahu to urge Trump to act on ... - MSN
... officials briefed on the matter. Iran Rebuilding Missile Arsenal. The reports started to come just months after Israel and Iran were engaged in nearly two ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Chip buyers in Europe are paying more and tapping backup stores ...
One European chip company had experienced delays of a few days on some semiconductor deliveries, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told CNBC, who ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Joe Kent, facing FBI probe, shares inside scoop on Iran war after ...
... people with direct knowledge of the investigation. Track latest in US-Iran war here. The investigation pre-dates his departure as the head of the National ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Iran war: Mystery drones spotted over Washington Army base ... - MSN
The drones over Fort McNair also led officials to consider moving Rubio and Hegseth, two people briefed on the matter said. A senior administration official ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Sources: NFL owners set to vote on Raiders succession plan - MSN
Four sources with knowledge of the situation said that owners will also vote on Davis selling roughly 7% of the team to Durban and another limited partner ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Lakeville South boys hockey coach Josh Storm resigns - MSN
... a person familiar with the situation said. The school district placed Storm on a leave of absence on Jan. 28, pending an investigation. Storm also teaches ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


US F-35 lands safely after Iran mission; report says it may have been ...
Citing sources familiar with the matter, CNN reported the aircraft is believed to have been struck by Iranian fire. 3 Foods Marisa Tomei Says "Transformed ...

MSN  ∙  March 19, 2026


Bryan Hodgson turns down Syracuse basketball job (report) - MSN
Adam Zagoria confirmed that report, each citing an anonymous source. Hodgson will reportedly decide between the Providence job and staying at South Florida ...

MSN  ∙  March 18, 2026


Hong Kong Crypto Unicorn RedotPay Churns Executives in IPO Drive
The company is in talks with firms about the new funding, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named discussing confidential ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 18, 2026


Chinese authorities approve Nvidia's H200 AI chip sales, source says
Chinese authorities have granted approval for multiple Chinese companies to purchase H200 ​AI chips from Nvidia, according to a person familiar with the ...

Reuters  ∙  March 18, 2026


Exclusive: Elliott takes 'significant' stake in Japan shipper Mitsui OSK
The sources declined to be named as the information is not public. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Elliott in a statement said "the market materially ...

Reuters  ∙  March 18, 2026


Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard
Chinese authorities have granted approval for multiple Chinese companies ​to purchase H200 AI chips from Nvidia, ‌according to a person familiar with the ...

Reuters  ∙  March 18, 2026


Spain v Egypt friendly cancelled for organisational reasons, sources ...
Egypt's friendly against Spain this month, scheduled as part of preparations for the World Cup, has ​been cancelled, two sources close to the Egyptian ...

Reuters  ∙  March 18, 2026


Could we see a new Champions League ball soon? - The Athletic
... Sources close to the process — who were granted anonymity as they are not authorized to speak on the matter — indicate there has been interest from multiple ...

New York Times  ∙  March 18, 2026


Exclusive | Top 'CBS Evening News' producer may be on chopping ...
Sources close to Dokoupil said the anchor has sung Harvey's praises and works well with her. Harvey aside, some critics said that the ratings slide is also ...

New York Post  ∙  March 18, 2026


StanChart reviews offers from India's Kotak, Federal to acquire credit ...
... to acquire the ‌British lender's up to 600000 customers in India who only have credit card accounts, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  March 18, 2026


Unilever considers potential separation of food assets - MSN
... of considering a separation of its food assets as it seeks growth from beauty, personal care and wellbeing brands, people with knowledge of the matter said.

MSN  ∙  March 18, 2026


Banks Eye High-Grade Bond Sale to Back Nexstar's $6 Billion Deal
... with knowledge of the matter. The company would still rely on the high-yield market to issue unsecured notes, and lender commitments on a leveraged loan ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 18, 2026


Police investigating hazing incident involving Rogers High School ...
Parents, who requested anonymity to discuss a sensitive topic that has divided the community, said the alleged incident occurred when the team was driving back ...

Star Tribune  ∙  March 18, 2026


China Gains an Edge From Trump's War With Iran, Officials Say
... requested anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter. Taiwan is a self-governing island that China claims as its territory — a view Taipei rejects. China's ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 18, 2026


NATO Boosts Defenses With Second Patriot Deployment to Turkey
The deployment — from the NATO Allied Air Command in Ramstein, Germany — may be an advanced PAC-3 battery, according to the people, who requested anonymity due ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 18, 2026


BHP Ships Rare Jimblebar Cargo to India Amid China Dispute
The cargo is bound for JSW Steel, said the people, who requested anonymity as the information is private. A spokesperson from India's JSW Steel declined to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 18, 2026


Eagles add dynamic playmaker — what it could mean for A.J. Brown?
A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Brown's signing to NJ.com. The person requested anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. No, this ...

None  ∙  March 18, 2026


Exclusive: US weighs military reinforcements as Iran war ... - Reuters
... people familiar with the matter. The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options as he weighs expanding U.S. operations, with the Iran war ...

Reuters  ∙  March 18, 2026


India's ReNew Energy to Secure $800 Million Refinancing Loan
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter, in what would be India's largest ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 18, 2026


Wells Fargo Is Said to Hire UBS's Keller to Lead M&A Structuring
Wells Fargo & Co. has hired Derek Keller from UBS Group AG as a managing director and head of M&A structuring, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 18, 2026


Trump administration considers requiring banks to collect citizenship ...
... people familiar with the matter. The steps under consideration include a potential executive order requiring banks to collect information from all customers ...

MSN  ∙  March 18, 2026


Nancy Mace draws White House ire over independent Middle East ...
... people familiar with the matter. The irritation with Mace has been building for days after she traveled to the region to try to transport US citizens across ...

The Guardian  ∙  March 18, 2026