Anonymous Source Tracker

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


US and Cuban officials met recently in Havana amid new diplomatic ...
... on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter. The official did not say who from the U.S. met with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, whose ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 17, 2026


Brazil's battery makers push for support to avoid domination by ...
... on condition of anonymity. The auction, expected this year, has drawn ‌interest ⁠from utilities such as Axia (AXIA5.SA) , opens new tab, Engie (EGIE3.SA) ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Texans' Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid ...
The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced. The extension includes $134 million in guaranteed money ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  April 17, 2026


Canada's emissions reductions slowed to almost zero in 2024 ...
At a technical briefing ahead of her trip, senior officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada, speaking on background, said Dabrusin's message to ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 17, 2026


Turkish officials visited Portugal for highway, bridges tender talks ...
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the situation said. Turkish government privatisation board officials and EY, the global ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in ...
O) , opens new tab intends ​to conduct a first wave of sweeping layoffs planned for this year on May 20, with more ‌coming later, three sources familiar with ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Italy wary of headquarters issue in UniCredit-Commerzbank talks ...
... Germany to ease Berlin's opposition to a takeover of Commerzbank , three sources familiar with the matter said, despite the Italian bank ruling that out.

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


US is leading G20 initiative to ensure fertilizer access, sources say
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent views ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


India's SP Group unit gets investor nod for 2-month debt extension ...
... month extension to ​repay debt raised by its real estate and civil engineering unit, ‌Goswami Infratech, two sources familiar with the matter said on Friday.

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Walmart's Flipkart plans foray into India's ticketing market as live ...
... concert tickets in ​India, moving into a fast-growing space driven by consumers spending ‌more on entertainment, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say
... oil purchased under ‌a temporary U.S. sanctions waiver using Chinese yuan through Mumbai-based ICICI Bank , four sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Exclusive: Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan ...
... sources with knowledge of the operation. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


German Coalition Bickers Over Size of Stake in Tankmaker KNDS
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter said. The center-left Social Democrats, who control the finance and defense ministries ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 17, 2026


Live Nation Inks $742 Million of Private Debt Tied to Venues
... 630 million ($742 million) in the private debt market to help finance its global investment in concert venues, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 17, 2026


Bridgepoint Raises €6 Billion at New Fund's First Close
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter said. The firm, which is seeking to raise €7.5 billion for Bridgepoint Europe VIII ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 17, 2026


White House chief of staff to meet with Anthropic CEO over its new AI ...
A White House official, who requested anonymity to discuss the planned meeting Friday, said the administration is engaging with advanced AI labs about their ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 17, 2026


Sazerac Prepares $15 Billion Cash Offer for Maker of Jack Daniel's
The people who discussed Sazerac's bid for Brown-Forman requested anonymity because the deal negotiations were confidential. Sazerac's offer of $32 a share ...

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


France and Greece to Renew Defense Pact and Broaden Cooperation
... requested anonymity as the details are not final yet. More From Bloomberg. FRANCE-POLITICS-GOVERNMENT. France's Lescure Sees Economy Overcoming Short-Term ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 17, 2026


On California farms, workers say threats to deport them are on the rise
For the dairy worker, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico in his mid-50s who requested anonymity to speak about the incident, this felt like the final straw.

LA Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


Hegseth's prayer drawing on fictional Bible verse from the movie ...
... requested anonymity. Most Read. Greater Minnesota · Moorhead blew up its struggling downtown. This weekend, the city hits reset. Editor's Pick. Lingering rift ...

Star Tribune  ∙  April 17, 2026


Coroner IDs woman found dead in home after sheriff's sale - MSN
A neighbor who did not want to be identified told WGAL that the new owners came to check on the property and asked nearby residents about the home. The ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


No arrests in 2 seemingly random West Hollywood shootings just ...
The woman's roommate, who did not want to be identified, said she is recovering and that they have no idea who would want to target them or their home. At ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Day 49 of Middle East conflict — Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open
... sources close to the talks seemingly buoyed. But soon after US President Donald Trump took to 'Truth Social' announcing the United States would keep its own ...

CNN  ∙  April 17, 2026


DOJ shakes up lead prosecutor handling Brennan investigation in ...
... sources familiar with the matter said Friday. Maria Medetis Long, a career prosecutor based in Miami who had been leading the case for months, is no longer ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  April 17, 2026


White House and Anthropic Hold 'Productive' Meeting, Aiming for a ...
model from Anthropic that could lead to heightened risks of cyberattacks, according to three people briefed on the matter. The Age of A.I.. Meetings Could ...

New York Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


John Brennan probe: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor
... pressure to quickly bring charges against the former CIA director and prominent critic of President Donald Trump, according to people briefed on the matter.

CNN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Blue Owl co-founders no longer pledging shares for personal loans
... people briefed on the matter. Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2026. All rights reserved. Reuse this content (opens in new window) CommentsJump to ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 17, 2026


Lululemon founder Chip Wilson is starting athletic-brand venture
Chip Wilson is building up a business of small athletic-focused brands, according to a person familiar with the matter, setting up new avenues for potential ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Winning, sources said, increased the chances of James … - MSN
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Winning, sources said, increased the chances of James … Related video: LeBron James joins the Los Angeles Lakers ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


FBI hunts for NYC volleyball coach believed to have sexually ...
“He was texting them and communicating with them on social media, which is a no-no,” said a fellow coach, who did not want to be named. Start your day with ...

New York Post  ∙  April 17, 2026


Google and Pentagon in talks to run custom AI chips inside ...
... today by The Information, citing two people with direct knowledge of the discussions. What Is a Family Trust, and How Do You Set One Up? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Trump says deal with Iran would come 'soon' as Tehran reopens ...
And technical bits come later," the source said on condition of anonymity. Meanwhile, a 10-day U.S.-backed truce agreed between Lebanon ‌and Israel came ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply
... the source said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The person asked not ⁠to be named because the discussions are ongoing and the draft is not yet finalized ...

Reuters  ∙  April 17, 2026


Trump admin mulls unfreezing $20B in frozen Iranian assets
The first phase of a deal — whose full details have yet to be disclosed — would occur over the course of two-to-three years, the source said. The full $20 ...

New York Post  ∙  April 17, 2026


Homeless encampment returns to West Seattle park one day after ...
... asked to remain anonymous, said. Neighbors said the encampment is the source of crime, drugs, and violence that have been intermittent for several years. 12 ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


US naval blockade: What's on the menu for sailors, Marines onboard ...
"We have the strongest military in the world," Dan, a 63-year-old former Marine who asked to be identified only by his first name to protect his daughter ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


OnlyFans tops $3 billion value in advanced stake sale talks
... a person familiar with the matter. The proposed stake sale follows the death last month of OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky at 43 years old. Shares in the ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Harry and Meghan's Australia tour fuels brand debate amid Netflix split
A source close to the couple told The Telegraph, 'We've tested the playbook, it worked,' framing it as validation of their 'half in, half out' approach. The ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Myanmar ex-president freed from post-coup detention, Suu Kyi ...
... a source close to the pro-democracy leader. The order announced by coup leader Min Aung Hlaing to reduce the remaining terms of all sentences under 40 years ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


The Latest on Vince McMahon Potentially Appearing at WWE Hall of ...
A source familiar with the situation indicated that WWE has made no internal plans for his appearance. Notably, "no additional measures are in place" to ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Indian banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government ...
Uncertainty over the timing of the DGFT order has led banks to halt new import orders from overseas suppliers, said the dealer, who did not want to be named ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


White House to meet with Anthropic CEO as Mythos anxiety spreads
A White House official, granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the record, told POLITICO it is proactively engaging with government ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


More charges added for accused Pennsylvania grave robber ... - MSN
Last month, CBS News Philadelphia told you that, according to numerous sources close to the case, Gerlach would face charges for several additional thefts.

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Hundreds protest in Damascus demanding better living conditions
Syria is diverse and includes all opinions,” said a woman, who refused to give her name. The government was placing unnecessary restrictions, especially on ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say
The sources declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media. Indian refiners have also used China's currency to settle some of their ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Jasper County sheriff probes AI-generated nude images of Buna ...
One parent, who asked to remain anonymous, said, “This has been on-going.. and unless drastic change is made.. it will continue. The adults in this ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Trump admin urges Exxon, Chevron, other oil cos to boost drilling ...
Details of the 40-minute meeting were shared by an administration official and people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because the ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Despite the noise, sources familiar with Ja Morant's - MSN
Despite the noise, sources familiar with sources familiar with Ja ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


Google, Pentagon discuss classified AI deal - MSN
... people with direct knowledge of the discussions. The two parties are discussing an agreement that would allow the Pentagon to use Google's AI for all lawful ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026


US said to delay weapons deliveries to some European countries
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Many European countries are expected to be affected, including in the Baltic region and in Scandinavia, some ...

MSN  ∙  April 17, 2026