Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell set for two-horse race to be ...
A source close to Ed Miliband said it was “nonsense” that he was encouraging MPs to back Powell, his former chief of staff. Powell, who as a recently ousted ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 10, 2025


Leak exposes Washington Post boss Will Lewis's role as secret ...
A source close to Lewis said he “has been transparent about his personal relationship” with Johnson. An AP spokesperson said its board members provided ...

The Guardian  ∙  September 10, 2025


Taylor Swift may soon have Travis Kelce as her 'house husband ...
Travis turned 35 last year and now there are rumours that he might be retiring soon. But now as per a report by RadarOnline, a source close to the couple has ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Longtime Fantasy 5 player from Michigan wins nearly $500K: 'I can't ...
The 84-year-old player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the five numbers in the Aug. 16 Fantasy 5 drawing—01-03-07-23-38—and won a $481,582 jackpot ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


"He Threw A Mouse At My Face": Woman Reveals Workplace Horror ...
The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, revealed the incident while responding to a prompt about her worst job experience. She said it occurred on her ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Zijin Gold targets over $30 billion valuation in Hong Kong IPO ...
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. Zijin Gold will open its books on September 19, aiming to seek over $3 billion.

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


India's infra investment trusts look to list amid push for wider investor ...
... according to two sources who did not want to be named as the matter is private. Trust or Gift? The Best Way to Pass Assets to Your Children · Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


'I thought the world was going to end', Qatar strikes witness tells BBC
At the local barbers we met a witness, 42, who did not want to be named. Fear flashed across his face as he relived the moment of the attack. "The noise was ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Grand Prairie family devastated after someone shot and killed their ...
A witness who did not want to be identified told NBC 5 the victim first yelled for help, then ran toward his wife and son, who were in the motel office.

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Prince Harry 'seriously homesick' as he reaches out to UK pals
Prince Harry is said to be "seriously homesick" for the UK, and sources close to the Duke say his behaviour towards them has changed.

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela was turning back ...
... people familiar with the matter. The individuals onboard saw the military aircraft overhead and then attempted to turn back before the U.S. repeatedly hit ...

CBS News  ∙  September 10, 2025


Sources: AI training startup Mercor eyes $10B+ valuation on $450 ...
... viewed by TechCrunch and two sources familiar with the deal talks. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Exclusive-US biofuel plan would reallocate half or less of waived ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The proposal submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency and now under review by the White House would require large ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Israel threatens 'enemies everywhere' after strike against Hamas in ...
But soon, the mediators found there was more “traction” among Hamas officials, according to a person briefed on the negotiations who spoke on the condition ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Suspected Venezuela Drug Boat Had Turned Around Before U.S. ...
The boat was hit several times until there was no movement on board, according to a person briefed on the incident. The strike killed 11 people aboard the ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Phillips 66 weighs purchase of U.S. LNG, hires staff, Bloomberg ...
The discussions are preliminary, according to the people, who asked not to be named because the talks were private. Mortgage Rates See Biggest Drop in ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Sequoia Capital Reaps $2.7 Billion Gain on Klarna Bet in IPO
... asked not to be named because the information isn't public. The firm's stake was worth $3.2 billion at the time Klarna's shares priced Tuesday, representing ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Brazil to propose new forum to address climate and trade complaints ...
The officials were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter and declined to be identified. Brazil's COP presidency did not immediately respond to a ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Poland Seeks NATO Consultations After Downing Russian Drones
... according to a person close to the discussions. Britain has some 300 military personnel in the country, Healey said. Allies will assess the situation and ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


18 things spotted, after walking 3 hours with Keegan Bradley in Napa
He plays his golf with LIV Golf, and, according to a person close to the situation on Monday, he won't be on the grounds at the Procore. Xander Schauffele ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


How Howard Lutnick Is Using Government Power to Pressure ...
Lutnick was already interested in having the U.S. government take stakes in companies when he came into office, a person familiar with his thinking said. A ...

New York Times  ∙  September 10, 2025


Juran, Finn top ticket for Belvidere preliminary
A woman nearby, who declined to give her name, was holding a sign for Juran, who she said she supported for “her education, her experience, her background and ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Trump nominee Stephen Miran clears Senate Banking Committee ...
... a Senate Republican aide familiar with the confirmation process told Reuters. Meanwhile, a D.C. federal judge temporarily blocked Trump's effort to remove ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


KSP's philosophy on open records requests is 'deny, deny, deny ...
However, the filing says the record was not responsive, and Sandlin and her attorney “again received information from sources with knowledge of this falsity.

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Demand for protection in San Jose after violent smash-and-grab ...
The man's niece, who did not want to be named, said the video makes her angry and emotional. "They don't care - the human, they just slam him down like ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on China, India to pressure ...
Trump also encouraged the European Union to slap India with similarly expansive tariffs, said the official, who requested anonymity to discuss private ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Trump admin live updates: White House officials to hold prayer vigil ...
... sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. In the formal request, the administration also outlined its support to increase security and protective ...

ABC News  ∙  September 10, 2025


Memphis homeowner said tree in backyard has been a threat for ...
A Memphis homeowner who asked to remain anonymous said she has spent nearly 15 years reporting an overgrown tree to the city.

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


She asked ChatGPT for relationship advice. The response: Dump him.
Emily, who asked to remain anonymous for the sake of her ex's privacy, also relied on ChatGPT when she began feeling insecure in her last relationship. It ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Charlie Kirk assassin's roommate 'hates conservatives and ...
The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, told Fox News Digital her relative began to act differently when he turned 18 and said that he developed a hatred ...

Fox News  ∙  September 10, 2025


U.S. Strikes Second Alleged Drug Boat From Venezuela, Trump ...
... according to a person briefed on the incident. In the second attack Monday, Trump said U.S. authorities had “positively identified” the three men as ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  September 10, 2025


'I chased him on my bike:' Austin dad pointed out shooting suspect to ...
"AISD, the city and APD need to get on the same page," said his wife, who did not want to be identified. Sign up for Austin American-Statesman newsletters ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Trump's strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions ...
... insisted on anonymity because it was closed. “Where is the legality here?” said Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., a former Navy combat pilot and astronaut. “I ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Macomb County man wins Fantasy 5 jackpot
The player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched the Fantasy 5 numbers in the Aug. 16 drawing to win the big prize: 01-03-07-23-38. He bought his winning ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Parents frustrated over flea infestation at East Bay elementary school
A parent who asked to remain anonymous said both of her daughters have been bit, one of them 34 times. She said she's considering taking her children out of ...

MSN  ∙  September 10, 2025


Ishiba's departure gives BOJ pause for thought on rate hikes | Reuters
... sources familiar with its thinking. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. "The BOJ doesn't need to hike in the midst of turbulence," one of the sources said ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


Japan's Nikkei rises to 44,000 for first time on trade, spending ...
... sources familiar with the matter. There were 144 advancers on the Nikkei index against 77 decliners. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The largest ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


Exclusive: Dairy duty: Indonesia presses businesses to find a million ...
Sources familiar with the matter have said that most of the companies have no prior experience dealing with live cattle. Four people involved in the ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


Anglo American's path to $53 billion Teck Resources merger | Reuters
** The miner explores an initial public offering of its diamond business De Beers, according to sources familiar with the matter. November 2024. ** Anglo ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


Japan's Nikkei crosses 44,000 for first time on trade, stimulus ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. "The key point is that unless the ruling coalition can quickly call a general election ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


Exclusive: Chinese robotics firm Unitree eyeing $7 billion IPO ...
The IPO process is in early stages and the size and valuation would be contingent on market conditions, the sources said. "The reported $7 billion IPO ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


India's SEBI expedites IPO approvals, sources say, as record ...
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will try to approve a majority of the IPOs within three months of filing, the two regulatory sources said.

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


Exclusive: Altai Capital lays groundwork for board fight at OraSure ...
... sources said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. For Bajaj, a playbook for OraSure could echo what he did when he joined the board of ContextLogic (LOGC.PK) ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


Focus: Workers say Korea Inc was warned about questionable U.S. ...
... sources said. "LG Energy Solution has been actively working to resolve visa issues" for its employees and subcontractors, including holding visa briefing ...

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


At least 60 people were killed in an overnight rebel attack in eastern ...
I listened to people screaming and I fainted,” a survivor who was present at the burial told the AP. She requested anonymity out of fear of reprisal. Most read.

Washington Post  ∙  September 9, 2025


China detains banker son of ex-regulator facing corruption probe
The people briefed on the matter said the younger Yi could emerge unscathed from the probe into his father and return to the investment bank. Xi's wide ...

Financial Times  ∙  September 9, 2025


Exclusive: Japan hires Wood Mackenzie to assess Trump-backed ...
... weighing support for the $44 billion project touted by U.S. President Donald Trump, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025


Trump Administration Quietly Seeks to Build National Voter Roll ...
... people familiar with the matter. The effort to essentially establish a national voting database, involving more than 30 states, has elicited serious ...

New York Times  ∙  September 9, 2025


Tencent Mulls Joining Dim Sum Rush in First Bond Sale Since 2021 ...
... first public debt offering in four years with a sale of offshore yuan bonds as early as this month, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  September 9, 2025


Exclusive: Winklevoss-founded crypto exchange Gemini taps ...
... a strategic investor as it moves forward with plans for a New York listing this week, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  September 9, 2025