Anonymous Source Tracker

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


As US wildfires rage, firefighters clean toilets after Trump staff cuts ...
"I had guys who were going to bed hungry after working 16 hours," said the crew leader on the Alder Springs Fire, who asked not to be named for fear of losing ...

Reuters  ∙  July 21, 2025


Oracle in Talks for $100 Million Skydance-Paramount Cloud Deal ...
The new arrangement is expected to be worth about $100 million per year, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be named speaking about ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2025


Netflix Is Using Startup Runway AI's Video Tools for Production ...
... asked not to be named in order to discuss private conversations. Netflix ... He did not disclose which AI software it used for that particular scene; a source ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2025


China EV brands Zeekr, Neta inflated car sales using insurance ...
But three Neta buyers, who asked not to be named, told Reuters the dealerships had not told them the policies had begun well before the purchase date, only ...

CNBC  ∙  July 21, 2025


Mark Zuckerberg expands $300M Hawaii estate by nearly 1,000 acres
A person close to the sale estimated the purchase price at more than $65 million. The acquisition brings Zuckerberg's total holdings on Kauai to more than ...

New York Post  ∙  July 21, 2025


Divorce, adultery allegations against Paxton jolt Senate race in ...
He had his second-best fundraising day when his wife filed for divorce, according to a person close to him, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 21, 2025


How FIFA's Gianni Infantino won over Donald Trump ahead of the ...
It surprises me and many others that he has become the face of not only FIFA, but its brand, its events,” said a person close to tournament planning granted ...

Politico  ∙  July 21, 2025


Egypt's Newest LNG Import Terminals Start Up, Easing Gas Crunch ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the information. Egypt depends on LNG to help provide power to its growing population and feedstock to the nation's ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2025


John Oliver reacts to 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' cancellation
“Colbert gets no advertising and late night is a tough spot,” said a person with direct knowledge of CBS's decision to The Post. “Colbert might be No. 1 ...

New York Post  ∙  July 21, 2025


The Trader Joe's Tote Bags Have Made It to London - The New York ...
“It feels a little bit overdone,” said Annabel, a 24-year-old in London Fields who declined to give her last name, because of where she worked. “It's such ...

New York Times  ∙  July 21, 2025


ICE raids and Medicaid cuts are bad news for California's ...
Magdalena, a 52-year-old undocumented housekeeper from Mexico who declined to give her last name, still showed up for a physiotherapy appointment at a St.

Politico  ∙  July 21, 2025


China Stops US Commerce Worker From Leaving Country, Media Say
... a person familiar with the situation. The man was being prevented from leaving China because his case was “related to actions Beijing deemed harmful to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2025


State Department Confirms China Barred US Citizen from Leaving ...
... a person familiar with the situation. He was being prevented from leaving China because his case was “related to actions Beijing deemed harmful to national ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2025


Big Ten suggests to NCAA that Michigan has been punished ...
... a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Monday because no one is authorized to comment on ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  July 21, 2025


NASA workers rebuke 'rapid and wasteful changes' at agency | CNN
... asked to remain anonymous for fear of retribution, told CNN. Changes to that system “should be made only in the interests of improving safety, not in ...

CNN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Affair dating site sees boost in CEO sign-ups following Coldplay ...
One new user, a 45-year-old married CEO from Manchester (who asked to remain anonymous), has explained his motivation behind signing up. “I watched that ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Global Magnet Crisis Subsides as China Eases Up on Supply Curbs ...
... declined to be identified discussing a sensitive matter. But “systemic” issues remain and the subject will be on the agenda of the EU-China summit in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2025


Europe Prepares for a U.S. Trade Fight
The commission is already preparing measures that could be introduced using the anticoercion instrument, people briefed on the matter said. After Šefčovič's ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


EPSO: Two arrested, drugs seized in Security-Widefield
The driver was identified as 65-year-old Walter Bivins, though the woman with him in the car initially refused to give her name to deputies. Expand article ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Exclusive: Trump's funding cut stalls water projects, increasing risks ...
Water towers intended to serve schools and health clinics in Mali have been abandoned, according to two U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Reuters  ∙  July 21, 2025


Israeli forces push into parts of a central Gaza city that the war had ...
The Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, said it was the first time ground troops had operated in the area.

Washington Post  ∙  July 21, 2025


Marcus Rashford in Barcelona to complete loan move from ...
The person did not want to be named because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad. The loan deal ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  July 21, 2025


Marcus Rashford in Barcelona to complete loan move from ...
The person did not want to be named because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. The loan deal would give the 27-year-old England forward ...

Newsday  ∙  July 21, 2025


Barcelona sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United on loan
The person was not authorised to speak about the transfer publicly and did not want to be named. The loan deal would give the 27-year-old England forward ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


China claims Wells Fargo banker blocked from leaving country is ...
Mao, the Wells Fargo banker facing an exit ban, was raised in China and is now a US citizen, sources familiar with the matter who insisted on anonymity told the ...

New York Post  ∙  July 21, 2025


Cork man charged with dangerous driving claimed three bottles of ...
The judge went on to comment that this was a man who refused to give his name and address and had to be handcuffed. Judge Dorgan added: “He drinks three ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Blank-Check Company Nears Cryptocurrency Deal
... people familiar with the matter. The combined company plans to hold over $1.5 billion in ether, the largest cryptocurrency behind bitcoin. What Is a Family ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Hegseth Attends Meeting on Ukraine After Skipping Last Session ...
A senior American official, speaking on the condition of anonymity before the meeting to discuss internal planning, said the United States expected “several ...

New York Times  ∙  July 21, 2025


China-backed hackers used Microsoft flaw in attacks, defenders say ...
Another researcher, who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity because the inquiry is still underway, said federal investigators have evidence of ...

Washington Post  ∙  July 21, 2025


American killed in Syria sectarian violence
... on the condition of anonymity. NBC News could not independently verify who was responsible for the attack. Video circulating online and verified by NBC News ...

NBC News  ∙  July 21, 2025


Baby thrown down garbage chute of NYC building by 'disturbed ...
... sources said. Cops responded to the 195 Steuben St. building shortly before 3:15 p.m. on reports of an emotionally disturbed person inside, an NYPD ...

New York Post  ∙  July 21, 2025


Israel sends tanks into Gaza's Deir al-Balah, hostage families ...
Israeli tanks pushed into southern and eastern districts of the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah for the first time, an area where Israeli sources said the ...

Reuters  ∙  July 21, 2025


Illegal migrant arrested in NYC shooting of off-duty CBP agent was ...
... officer was free despite a series of arrests -- and is also a suspect in a scooter robbery ring tied to nearly 30 snatch-and-grabs, sources said.

New York Post  ∙  July 21, 2025


Jane Street gets approval to resume trading in India after $567 ...
The two stock exchanges are yet to facilitate Jane Street's buying and selling of Indian securities, one of the sources said. "While the firm has been ...

Reuters  ∙  July 21, 2025


Activist Elliott Boosts Stake in Data Center REIT Equinix - Bloomberg
and is pushing the data center operator to take steps to boost its share price, people with knowledge of the matter said. The activist firm now has a large ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2025


India Plans to Allow Sugar Exports Next Season to Avoid Surplus ...
India may permit local mills to export sugar in the next season, according to a person familiar with the matter, as early signs suggest a bumper cane harvest.

Bloomberg  ∙  July 21, 2025


Activist Elliott grows stake in Equinix, holds talks with company ...
... stake in the last weeks, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday, after the company's stock price tumbled last month.

Reuters  ∙  July 21, 2025


BNSF Railway taps Goldman Sachs for railroad acquisition, sources ...
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. A deal would add to a slew of M&A activity in the railway sector, amid rival Union Pacific's ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Stephen Colbert insisted on announcing shock cancellation of 'Late ...
A source familiar with the situation said that all the late-night shows have been battling paltry viewership and declining ratings, but that Colbert's show ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Paul Gascoigne 'makes contact' for the first time since collapse that ...
A source familiar with the situation stated: "He has been doing well recently so this was an unexpected setback." The collapse marked an unforeseen ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Piper Hudspeth Blackburn - Reporter | CNN
... a source familiar with the situation. GettyImages-157180551.jpg. LawrenceSawyer/E+/Getty Images/File. Federal student loan borrowers in default, CNN wants to ...

CNN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Severe weather near Bismarck Sunday evening
The images were submitted by a local resident who asked to remain anonymous. Residents are urged to stay safe on Monday morning.

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


'Catastrophic impacts': NASA workers sign declaration to protest ...
... asked to remain anonymous for fear of retribution, told CNN. Changes to that system “should be made only in the interests of improving safety, not in ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


When Gwyneth Paltrow was heartbroken about Brad Pitt and ...
“At one dinner, the two [Gwyneth and Aerin Lauder] were talking about Brad Pitt. According to someone familiar with the discussion, Gwyneth allegedly told her, ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Gwyneth Paltrow Allegedly Lashed Out Over Brad Pitt's Marriage to ...
"According to someone familiar with the discussion, Gwyneth allegedly told her, 'He's dumber than a sack of s---.'" Expand article logo Continue reading. How ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Microsoft Server Software Comes Under Widespread Cyberattack
The firm asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the information. The Microsoft logo. © Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg.

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


India markets regulator allows Jane Street to restart trading, sources ...
... declined to be named because they are not authorised to speak to media. In an interim order issued on July 3, the Securities and Exchange Board of India ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


China says Wells Fargo banker under exit ban is involved in criminal ...
... declined to be identified given the sensitivity of the matter. The bank is seeking more information through various channels, but is trying to keep a low ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


John Oliver reacts to 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' being ...
“Colbert gets no advertising and late night is a tough spot,” said a person with direct knowledge of CBS's decision to The Post. “Colbert might be No. 1 ...

MSN  ∙  July 21, 2025


Business – Latest Financial & Stock Market News | New York Post
... a person with direct knowledge. US importers bear brunt of Trump ...

New York Post  ∙  July 21, 2025