Anonymous Source Tracker

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


US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say | Reuters
The Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, ...

Reuters  ∙  November 21, 2025


Paramount, Comcast and Netflix Submit Bids For Warner Bros ...
Discovery, owner of the storied Warner Bros. movie and television studio and HBO, according to people familiar with the matter.

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Paramount, Comcast, Netflix submit bids for Warner Bros. Discovery
Discovery this week, while Netflix and Comcast bid on the company's studios and streaming assets, according to people familiar with the matter. Comcast's ...

CNBC  ∙  November 21, 2025


Bill Ackman Prepares for 2026 Pershing Square IPO, FT Reports ...
... people familiar with the matter. A spokesperson for Pershing Square declined to comment on the matter, and the talks are preliminary and could get shelved ...

Bloomberg  ∙  November 21, 2025


Tech Voices: Trump shelves AI order, China chip sales, Nvidia ...
The EO sought to block state laws through legal challenges and withdrawal of federal funds, Reuters reported on Friday, citing people close to the matter.

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Bill Ackman plots IPO of hedge fund Pershing Square in early 2026
... people briefed on the matter. The listing could come as early as the first quarter of 2026, said one of those people. The people cautioned that the talks ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 21, 2025


Bill Ackman eyes IPO of hedge fund Pershing in early 2026, FT reports
... people briefed on the matter. The move would mark a significant milestone for the activist investor whose elaborate commentary on finance and politics is ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


After years in the doldrums, there is hope COP30 can unlock growth ...
... people briefed on the matter. Protest the day after members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency moved into the CFPB · LegalcategoryUS CFPB ...

Reuters  ∙  November 21, 2025


Trump administration to announce dismantling of much of Education ...
The Trump administration is employing a work-around, the people briefed on the matter said, whereby other government agencies would run the Education ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman is reportedly readying Pershing ...
Two people briefed on the matter told the FT that Ackman had begun preliminary talks with advisors about Pershing Square's listing plans, which could come ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  November 21, 2025


Netflix could face $1 billion fine if it falls short on Australian content
Speaking on background to this masthead, the streamers have raised concerns with the legislation, including the lack of time to respond to what appears to ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


U.S. framework to end Ukraine war stirs unease among European ...
A U.S. official, speaking on background, told Fox News Digital, "It was strongly implied to the Ukrainians that the United States expects them to agree to a ...

Fox News  ∙  November 21, 2025


Trump, Harris and big money transform Tennessee special election ...
... with knowledge of the matter who were not authorized to speak publicly. State Rep. Aftyn Behn, the Democratic candidate and progressive community organizer ...

ABC News  ∙  November 21, 2025


Zelensky and Vance discussed U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
... sources with knowledge. Why it matters: The call was the highest-level engagement between the U.S. and Ukraine about the new plan. Zelensky told the Trump ...

Axios  ∙  November 21, 2025


Bystander, 38, knifed in back by driver who confronted him for ...
A 38-year-old bystander was knifed in the back early Friday by a driver who confronted him for recording a road rage clash in Midtown, cops and sources said ...

New York Post  ∙  November 21, 2025


Barrick Mining and Mali agree in principle to resolve dispute over ...
... sources said. The talks included a renewal of Barrick's mine license, which expires in February 2026, for an additional 10 years. They also discussed the ...

Reuters  ∙  November 21, 2025


Boy, 17, slashed with scalpel during bloody fight at NYC high school ...
... Leadership Academy, located within the Theodore Roosevelt Educational Campus on East Fordham Road near Washington Avenue, authorities and sources said.

New York Post  ∙  November 21, 2025


White House pauses executive order that would seek to preempt ...
... preempt state laws on artificial intelligence through lawsuits and by withholding federal funds, two sources said on Friday.

Reuters  ∙  November 21, 2025


Exclusive: Global pressure forces Myanmar junta to crack down on ...
A day after Myanmar's junta leader visited the southeastern city of Hpa-An last week, two sources said army officers met members of a powerful local militia ...

Reuters  ∙  November 21, 2025


G20 envoys agree draft declaration despite US boycott, sources say ...
G20 envoys have agreed on a draft leaders' declaration ahead of this weekend's summit in Johannesburg without U.S. input, four sources familiar with the ...

Reuters  ∙  November 21, 2025


Exclusive: Delays, setbacks loom over Trump's Golden Dome ...
... sources familiar with the situation told Reuters. The shutdown delayed hiring and pulled crucial personnel away from their normal duties of approving and ...

Reuters  ∙  November 21, 2025


G20 envoys agree on draft leaders' declaration despite U.S. boycott ...
G20 envoys have agreed on a draft leaders' declaration ahead of this weekend's summit in Johannesburg without U.S. input, four sources familiar with the matter ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  November 21, 2025


Barrick Mining, Mali in talks to resolve dispute over gold mine - The ...
... sources familiar with the situation told Reuters on Friday. No agreement has yet been signed, the sources said. A spokesperson for Barrick Mining did not ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  November 21, 2025


Wall Street indexes jump as rate cut bets increase but post losses for ...
During the session, shares of Nvidia (NVDA.O) , opens new tab briefly jumped after sources familiar with the matter said the Trump administration is considering ...

Reuters  ∙  November 21, 2025


Trump administration rushes to emulate Gaza plan in new push for ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Trump has indicated he wants to expedite the timeline for ending the war in Ukraine, hoping to conclude a conflict he once ...

CNN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Pope given copy of US Senate bill on Minnesota shooting by co ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Chinacategory · China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, vows to defend itself. 6 hours ago. Japanese Prime Minister ...

Reuters  ∙  November 21, 2025


A California woman accused both Epstein and Trump. Did she exist?
The voice belonged to a man who wouldn't give his name and claimed to be working with Katie Johnson, but evaded questions about the nature of their ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  November 21, 2025


November 21 — Trump praises Zohran Mamdani, news on Marjorie ...
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene had been contemplating her resignation for over a week, according to a person close to her, as the threats against her ...

CNN  ∙  November 21, 2025


New York Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head ...
The New York Liberty hired Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco to replace Sandy Brondello as head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The ...

Washington Post  ∙  November 21, 2025


New York Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head ...
The New York Liberty hired Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco to replace Sandy Brondello as head coach, a person familiar with the situation told ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Zelenskiy Stands by Chief of Staff as Graft Accusations Grow
“I'm glad it's been exposed,” said Serhiy, who declined to give his last name because he wasn't authorized to speak publicly. “The only problem is that it ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Zelenskiy Warns Ukraine Will Lose US as Allies Rebuff Peace Plan
Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who's earned the reputation of having the ear of Donald Trump, is also expected to join, according to a person briefed on ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Ukraine's president is under growing pressure. Here are 5 things to ...
The U.S. and Russia have drawn up a plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine that calls for major concessions from Kyiv, according to a person briefed on the ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Sebi prohibits mutual funds' participation in pre-IPO placements ...
... them to invest in anchor rounds, a source said on Friday. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila. This step ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Bad Deal for Ukraine
Meanwhile, "it doesn't seem like everyone in the Russian government is interested in this," a source familiar with the situation told the Post. In terms of ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Vintage Comic Sold at Auction is Now the Most Expensive Book of ...
Heritage Auctions VP Lon Allen offered a statement on the story, noting that the brothers (who chose to remain anonymous) are "in their 50s and 60s, and ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Footage shows settlers attacking Palestinians in the South Hebron ...
A Palestinian who lives in the area and asked not to be named, tells The Times of Israel that the attackers came from several outposts in the area. Several ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Meta is building an AI-powered morning brief in push to compete ...
... according to a person familiar with the project who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private company matters. Meta declined to comment. Expand ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Top FDA drug regulator raises alarms about expediting approvals
... people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to detail private deliberations. Mortgage Rates Fall Off a Cliff to a 3-Year Low ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Barrick negotiating to take back control of Mali gold mine ...
... with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg's Jacob Lorinc and Katarina Hoije. The parties are close to finalizing a deal and if an agreement is reached it ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Before Red Fort blast, Jaish handlers shared over 3 dozen videos ...
... members of this group, sources familiar with the investigation told India Today. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad.

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Golden Power: solution to EU concerns via decree or budget
... sources close to the dossier said after Brussels opened an infringement procedure Friday. Italy is studying a legislative amendment to the Golden Power law ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Trump Ambassador Mike Huckabee Held Secret Meeting With ...
“The White House was not aware of the meeting in advance, according to a White House official and two people briefed on the matter,” reported the Times.

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


'Hassle' and 'humiliation': What it's like traveling with a weak passport
... asked to be identified only by her first name for privacy reasons. South Africa's passport ranked 51 in The Henley Passport Index, which firmly places it in ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Chinese cruise ships look to steer clear of Japan amid diplomatic ...
"We suspect that's because of China-Japan relations," said the official, who declined to be identified as he was not authorised to speak to the media. "It ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


From mystery to reunion: how 100-year-old SF love letters found ...
The family chose to remain anonymous, but the story didn't end there: inside that same box were two stray letters from a different couple. Wendi tracked ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


SEBI Prohibits Mutual Funds' Participation In Pre-IPO Placements ...
... a source said on Friday. This step is aimed at boosting liquidity and enhancing transparency in the valuation of companies coming out with their initial ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Resigned Miss Universe Judge Considering Legal Action to 'Bring ...
18, a contestant — who asked to remain anonymous — told PEOPLE that rumors of a covertly pre-selected top 30 were "heartbreaking" to learn. The former Miss ...

MSN  ∙  November 21, 2025


Brazil's Lula weighs into COP30 talks to resolve geopolitical rifts
... a person close to the French delegation said. “No NDC, no money,” they said. Recommended. Climate change · Gore points finger at Saudi blocking tactics at UN ...

Financial Times  ∙  November 20, 2025


Momentum builds in Europe's banking hub
UBS hasn't notified the Swiss regulator, something it would swiftly do if its musings were serious, a person close to the company said. But with a $26 ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  November 20, 2025