Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Baidu Plans to Launch New Reasoning Model by End August - WSJ
... a person familiar with the situation said. The Chinese company also plans to roll out a new version of its core foundation model, called Ernie 5.0, in the ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  August 6, 2025


Ex-NYS Trooper Thomas Mascia hospitalized recently after suicide ...
... a source said Wednesday. Former Trooper Thomas Mascia Jr., of West Hempstead, pleaded guilty in May to multiple charges in connection with his 2024 line-of ...

None  ∙  August 6, 2025


Harry left 'devastated' by boardroom battle at his charity Sentebale
A source said: “This has been emotionally absolutely devastating for Prince Harry and (Sentebale co-founder) Prince Seeiso (of Lesotho). What's been ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Howard Stern 'displeased' with SiriusXM over fellow radio host
Levy of the Daily Mail, Stern is "displeased over SiriusXM 'leaning heavily' on fellow radio star Andy Cohen," a source said. Cohen, who is best known for ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Bank of America juniors will be reassigned — but not fired — if they ...
The Brian Moynihan-led bank will ask its analysts to disclose whether they have offers for future-dated jobs, according to a person with direct knowledge of the ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


India braces for hit to $64 billion US exports amid rising tensions ...
They declined to be identified because they were not authorised to speak to media. India's trade ministry did not immediately respond to a request for ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


NFL reveals reasons why smelling salts are banned in 2025
The official declined to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter. The memo that the NFL sent to teams today read: "In 2024, the FDA issued a ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Foreign students look elsewhere as U.S. immigration policies grow ...
“Just so I could still go to school if the extreme scenario occurs,” said Alisa, who asked to be identified only by her first name out of fear of being targeted ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Former 'Alligator Alcatraz' Corrections Officer Describes 'Inhumane ...
On Wednesday, NBC6 Miami's Hatzel Vela interviewed “Lindsey,” a former employee at Alligator Alcatraz, who asked to be identified only by her first name ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Citi CEO Fraser meets with Trump to pitch Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ...
... a person familiar with the matter. Fannie Mae (OTCQB:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB:FMCC) were rescued by the government during the 2008 financial crisis and ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Swiss President Set to Leave Washington Without Lower Tariffs ...
... without announcing any success in lowering the 39% tariff Donald Trump has put on her country, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2025


Switzerland Inc. Draws Up Emergency Plans for 39% Tariffs ...
... a person familiar with the situation. She had dashed to the US capital on Tuesday in a last-minute attempt to sway Trump. Read more: Swiss President Set to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2025


WhiteFiber Is Said to Raise $159.4 Million in US IPO - Bloomberg
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter. The subsidiary of crypto treasury firm Bit Digital Inc. sold 9.4 million shares ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 6, 2025


Wayne County man wins $150,000 in Michigan Lottery online ...
The winner chose to remain anonymous when he claimed his prize recently. The Michigan Lottery made the announcement Wednesday. Should You Leave Assets to ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Thune's bid to change rules for nominees faces GOP opposition
A Senate Republican aide said GOP senators are still in the discussion phase of a potential rules change. “No one's presented a clear option. Right now they ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Trump met Citigroup, BofA CEOs to discuss Fannie and Freddie ...
... a source familiar with the situation. Trump also met with Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and his team to discuss Fannie and Freddie, a separate source ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Swiss Firms Rethink Global Strategy After Tariff Surge
... a person familiar with the situation. She had dashed to the US capital on Tuesday in a last-minute attempt to sway Trump. With so much at stake, some ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Prince Harry Is “Utterly Devastated” by What Has Happened With ...
A source close to Harry told T&C that the Prince is “utterly devastated” by what he considers to be an “effective hostile takeover of this charity.” A ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


AI accounting startup Rillet raises $70 million in Andreessen ...
A source close to the deal said the startup was valued at around $500 million. The round was joined by Sequoia, Oak HC/FT and FOG Ventures, the company said ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Witkoff's Moscow mission, air truce and sanctions: What's at stake ...
The decision on what costs to impose on Russia will likely be made by Trump after the return of his special envoy from Moscow, a person close to the US ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


OpenAI aiming for $500-B valuation
... requested anonymity because the talks are private. Expand article logo Continue reading. 11 Reasons Why This New Portable Charger Went Viral And Now Has A ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Transportation officials clear up confusion over bus route changes ...
Another route 20 rider who did not want to be identified shared, “It's disheartening, especially for those that are dependent on the use of the bus for ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


TCS layoffs: No employee has complained, IT firm tells Karnataka ...
... Karnataka labour department, who did not wish to be identified. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila. “ ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Why India is in Trump's crosshairs when crude is not even sanctioned
The sources did not wish to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter. India has argued that it if it were to stop buying Russian oil, a plan must ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


TelevisaUnivsion Sees Flat Upfront Volume, Despite Surge in Digital ...
TelevisaUnivision saw robust spending from beverage marketers as well as pharmaceutical advertisers, according to the person familiar with the matter, with ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


NCDEX gets in-principle Sebi nod to launch equities, derivatives ...
... the source said the source said. NCDEX's foray into the equity segment ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


OpenAI's long-awaited GPT-5 model nears release
The testers, who have signed non-disclosure agreements, declined to be named declined ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Mass vandalism and thefts from vehicles spread to Linden Hills in ...
“The street cleaners just came to clean up the glass,” said the resident, who asked that her name not be used out of concern for her safety. The resident ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Edo commercial sex workers protest alleged extortion
Speaking to journalists, one of the sex workers, who declined to give her name, expressed shock that her video was still posted despite paying the agreed sum.

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Apple $100 Billion Commitment Backs Trump's Agenda
The announcement, confirmed by a senior White House official speaking on background, includes the launch of the American Manufacturing Program (AMP)—an ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


TA Considers €4 Billion Sale of Software Firm Unit4
... asked not to be identified as the information is private. TA may seek a valuation of around €4 billion ($4.7 billion) for Unit4, some of the people said ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Lenovo announced as opening keynoter at Sphere for CES 2026
What CFOs say about AI when they're speaking off the record speaking off the record. 3. 1. 7 of the Biggest RMD ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Brad Pitt's Mother, Jane Etta Pitt, Dies at 84
As reported by TMZ, sources close to the Pitt family said that she died in the last couple of days, and a close family member shared a tribute to her on ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Afghan women secretly go online for education amid Taliban ...
The new skills “helped me regain my confidence and clarity in my direction”, said the 24-year-old, who asked to be identified by her first name only for safety ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


Selena Gomez is making New Yorkers stop and smell the … billboards
I love her,” said the woman, who declined to give her name. “I decided I just wanted to try it.” Aside from the germs, she did worry about what others would ...

MSN  ∙  August 6, 2025


US tariffs latest: Trump vows higher rates on India over Russian oil ...
Brazil's government has set aside for now plans for retaliation against steep U.S. tariffs of up to 50% taking effect this week, sources familiar with the ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


Maurel & Prom's half-year core profit drops by 25% on lower oil ...
On July 30, U.S. peer Chevron (CVX.N) , opens new tab has been granted a restricted U.S. license, three sources close to the decision said, adding that no ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


California cannabis firm raided by ICE unveils big labor changes ...
The source said the farm labor contractors had been paid and should have released wages to all the workers. Advertisement. “We don't want anyone to be ...

LA Times  ∙  August 5, 2025


“Libertarian” FCC Commissioner Was Believed to Be Uncomfortable ...
... the source said. Simington does not like conditions placed on mergers – perhaps including the cancellation of the Stephen Colbert show. After Simington ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  August 5, 2025


CVC Said to Explore Soho Global Stake Sale at $650 Million Value ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. CVC is working with a financial adviser and has reached out to potential bidders, the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2025


Rupert Murdoch's new tabloid to bring New York Post attitude to ...
... with knowledge of the matter. "You don't launch a newspaper without getting feedback from one of the best guys in the business," the source added. The last ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


India's tax department investigating Jane Street over possible tax ...
... sources said. The sources declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to the media. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The DTAA is ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


Longtime Trump insider May Davis Mailman departs White House ...
Mailman's last day as deputy assistant to the president and senior policy strategist was Friday, one of the sources said. But Mailman will become a special ...

CBS News  ∙  August 5, 2025


Trump Tax Bill News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
... sources briefed on the matter said. Jane Street's logo is displayed in New York. Trading firm Jane Street's logo is displayed in New York City, U.S., July 14 ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2025


UCLA will negotiate with Trump over $339 million medical and ...
Speaking on background to The Times on Monday, three senior UC leaders echoed a similar message: UCLA will likely enter into negotiations, but it is too ...

LA Times  ∙  August 5, 2025


Israeli plan to occupy Gaza sparks uncertainty, fear among hostage ...
... a person familiar with the prime minister's decisions who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak with the media.

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump power ...
Democratic members of California's congressional delegation were briefed on the new map on Monday, according to a person familiar with the meeting who requested ...

ABC News  ∙  August 5, 2025


Rokos' Hedge Fund to Open Abu Dhabi Office - Bloomberg
Chris Rokos' hedge fund is planning to open an office in Abu Dhabi next year, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move will help Rokos ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2025


DOJ to open probe into claims Obama officials conspired in 2016 ...
... a person familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of the ongoing probe. How To Borrow From Your Home Without ...

MSN  ∙  August 5, 2025


Alibaba to Shut Costco-Like China Stores After Rivalry Heats Up ...
Its supermarket chain Hema has begun shutting down premium “Hema X” outlets, which charge members an annual subscription for access, a person familiar with the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2025