Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Peloton cuts 11% of staff, including from engineering teams ...
... aims to reduce costs amid turnaround efforts, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing a person with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Banks Ready $7.9 Billion Debt Sale to Finance Sealed Air Buyout
The debt package includes about $4.5 billion of leveraged loans and could yield about 7% to 7.25%, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Amex Nears Deal for Last Office Tower at World Trade Center Site
... move that would allow Silverstein Properties to start construction of the long-planned Manhattan skyscraper, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Siemens Energy, Thyssenkrupp CEOs to join German minister on ...
... a trip to Saudi Arabia, four people briefed on the matter said, as Europe's top economy seeks to diversify its energy supply.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Israel reopening Gaza's border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after ...
Up to 50 people who fled during the war can return daily, the source said. Sign up for the Breaking News newsletter. Get the latest breaking news as it ...

Newsday  ∙  January 30, 2026


SpaceX considers merger with Tesla or xAI - Los Angeles Times
Shares of xAI would be exchanged for shares in SpaceX, Reuters said, citing a person familiar with the matter. Some xAI executives may have the option to ...

LA Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


Justice Department Releasing New Tranche of Epstein Files
... the state to investigators in Washington, according to a person familiar with the matter.Photographer: Ting Shen/Bloomberg. Gift this article. Add us on Google.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


OnlyFans in talks to sell majority stake to Architect Capital, source says
... the adult content social media site ‌at around $5.5 billion, including debt, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Kazakhstan at tribunal seeking billions from oil majors cited corrupt ...
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The government is seeking to recover ...

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Exclusive: US slows transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq ...
Transfers of Islamic State detainees from Syria to Iraq by the U.S. military have slowed this week, seven sources familiar with the matter said, ...

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


US pitches Venezuelan crude to India as its Russian oil imports slow ...
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. India pledged to slash Russian crude ...

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Adani group firm to swap part of dollar debt with rupee after top ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. The unit, Adani Electricity Mumbai, has dollar bonds worth $831 million ‌and $255 million maturing in February 2030 ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026


Prosecutors in Minneapolis warn more could resign over handling of ...
... sources familiar with the meeting said. They also told Rosen they are worried about how President Trump's immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is ...

CBS News  ∙  January 30, 2026


China conditionally approves DeepSeek to buy Nvidia's H200 chips
... intelligence chips with regulatory conditions that are still being finalised, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


China Plans $29 Billion Capital Injection Into Biggest Insurers
... largest insurers, according to people familiar with the matter, strengthening the biggest players in a sector that is under pressure to consolidate.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Iger has told associates he plans to leave CEO role before contract ...
31 end of his contract, according to people familiar with the matter. How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching Your Mortgage · Ad. LendingTree.

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Fidelity-Backed Ad Tech Platform Moloco Is Said to Weigh IPO
Moloco, an advertising technology company, is considering an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, adding to a flurry of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Instant View: Trump to announce his Fed chief pick on Friday | Reuters
Bloomberg News later reported that the White House is preparing for ​Trump to nominate Warsh as the next Fed chair, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Stocks Fall as Trump Set to Name Long-Time Hawk as Fed Chair
Donald Trump is preparing to announce Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell, according to people familiar with the matter. The president is planning to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Olathe to discuss Chiefs HQ move on Tuesday night, council ...
Two sources who did not wish to be identified due to ongoing negotiations have confirmed to KMBC 9 Investigates that the Chiefs are exploring land directly ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Washington Post Plans Cuts to Reshape Newsroom
... people with direct knowledge of the changes. But the cuts also appear to be aimed at something else: reorienting The Post's coverage. The sports, local and ...

New York Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


US Conducts Rare Inspection of Chinese Research Base in Antarctica
... speaking on background. "We reaffirm our continuing commitment to cooperate with all countries that share this goal." The team inspected Australia's Davis ...

Newsweek  ∙  January 30, 2026


Noem responds to calls for her to resign saying she was targeted
Other GOP lawmakers are speaking off the record about how they are worried protests will only lead to more bloodshed, and that the party has squandered the ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Barron Trump's long-distance girlfriend used disappearing ... - MSN
Security experts who spoke on background expressed what one described as “professional curiosity” about the operational security implications of the ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Apple to prioritize premium iPhone launches in 2026 amid ... - Reuters
... to a marketing strategy shift and supply-chain constraints, Nikkei Asia reported on Friday, citing four people with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


LA's $1.2 Billion Graffiti Towers Reach Bankruptcy Exit Deal
A potential investor is negotiating to buy the property, a deal that hinges on resolving the bankruptcy, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


Groww Among Bidders for Prudential's India Asset Management Firm
Prudential Financial Inc.'s India asset manager has received offers from at least two local bidders, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


NFL salary cap expected to exceed $300 million in 2026: Source
The NFL informed teams to expect a cap figure that will fall somewhere between $301.2 million and $305.7 million, a person briefed on the matter told The ...

New York Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


Elon Musk's SpaceX in merger talks with xAI ahead of planned IPO ...
... person briefed on the matter and two recent company filings seen by Reuters. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Disneyland area braces for impact after Anaheim announces bus ...
Speaking on background, Disneyland officials told SFGATE via email that the company is aware of the situation and actively exploring next steps. (Within the ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026


Trump calls rate questions on Fed nominee Warsh inappropriate ...
... sources with knowledge of the visit told Reuters. Asia Pacificcategory · US and South Korea need more discussion on trade deal, Seoul says. 18 hours ago. Trump ...

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Gregory Bovino made disparaging remarks about prosecutor's ...
The outlet cited multiple sources with knowledge of the call. Bovino reportedly requested a call with Rosen to push his office to seek more criminal charges ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026


Kristi Noem treated FEMA as an adversary. Then came a massive ...
... sources with knowledge of the request told CNN. One official compared the response to what's typically reserved for a Category 3 hurricane or worse. “It was ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026


Can Josh D'Amaro Break Disney's Succession Curse?
Iger's successor in the next week, according to two people with knowledge of the plans, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a private process.

New York Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


Adani group firm to swap part of dollar debt with rupee after top ...
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter said. The unit, Adani Electricity Mumbai, has dollar bonds ...

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


Officials in Minnesota allege Bovino used language offensive to ...
... sources familiar with the call told CBS News. The call, which was held on Jan. 12, five days after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and ...

CBS News  ∙  January 30, 2026


US energy assistance for Ukraine stalls as winter bites - Reuters
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter. The funds in question were originally slated to be distributed ...

Reuters  ∙  January 30, 2026


US pitches Venezuelan crude to India as its Russian oil imports slow ...
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. India pledged to slash Russian crude oil purchases after ‌Washington also hiked tariffs related to that ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026


India's National Stock Exchange IPO gains regulatory approval ...
... people close to the matter told Reuters. The regulator and NSE did not immediately respond to requests for comment. India's biggest bourse and the world's ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Jimmy Kimmel Teases 'Melania' - The New York Times
... people with direct knowledge of the changes. Disney's Succession Curse: Josh D'Amaro is widely considered a front-runner to be the company's next C.E.O. His ...

New York Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


As contract talks hit wall with Bayern Munich, Dayot Upamecano in ...
Sources close to the situation have told us that, while Bayern remain confident a new deal can be agreed, there is genuine concern inside the club about the ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026


Las Vegas reportedly set to host 2026 World Cup draw in December ...
The Sphere - a 54,000 seat entertainment venue - was reportedly considered as a potential location, but sources close to the venue confirmed to GOAL that ...

None  ∙  January 30, 2026


Arizona State Sun Devils - News, Schedule, Scores, Roster, and Stats
Arizona State is set to promote Graham Rossini as its vice president of athletics, a source briefed on the matter confirmed to The Athletic. Rossini has ...

New York Times  ∙  January 30, 2026


French Health Startup Alan in Funding Talks at €5 Billion Value
... billion ($5.9 billion) valuation as the French health-insurance startup works to expand its customer base, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  January 30, 2026


The $100 Billion Megadeal Between OpenAI and Nvidia Is on Ice
... people familiar with the matter said. The companies unveiled the giant agreement last September at Nvidia's Santa Clara, Calif., headquarters. They ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  January 30, 2026


Disney board to meet next week as CEO succession drama nears ...
A person familiar with the situation confirmed the board meeting to Deadline. The board typically meets in close proximity to the company's earnings reports ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


WNBA and players union to resume CBA negotiations Monday - MSN
... a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations. 2 Insane Cards ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Trump's ICE agents arrested Don Lemon. Then the story got even ...
The Justice Department went to a grand jury to get an indictment, according to a source familiar with the situation. Lemon's arrest was executed after 11 ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Unmoored Prince Harry risks becoming spare again as Meghan ...
“This issue has reignited tensions that Harry thought they had already worked through,” a source familiar with the situation stated. “From his point of view ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026


Eagles hire former Bucs OC Josh Grizzard as pass game coordinator
... a source said. Grizzard, 35, was in the mix for Mannion's job and had multiple interviews with the Eagles for the offensive coordinator role. Grizzard was ...

MSN  ∙  January 30, 2026