Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Mamdani and N.Y.C. Council Speaker Reach Truce Over Key ...
They were granted anonymity to share details of a private conversation. Advertisement. SKIP ADVERTISEMENT. Many Council members aligned with Ms. Menin had ...

New York Times  ∙  April 15, 2026


Carney didn't win a majority, he built one. Now comes the test.
They were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the announcement in advance. One official said Carney's focus was “definitely going ...

Politico  ∙  April 15, 2026


Philz Coffee doubles down on removing Pride flags despite backlash
The employee asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak publicly and feared repercussions. Philz did not immediately respond to ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  April 15, 2026


Greece Is Set to Reveal Yet More Outperformance on Budget Goals
... asked to remain anonymous because final numbers aren't yet confirmed. More From Bloomberg. PURSUITS_WEB_Greek Mountains web crop. Vacationing in Greece Looks ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 15, 2026


Cubans self-medicate as crisis takes toll on mental health
... asked to remain anonymous in order to speak freely. “On a daily basis, someone might wake up without electricity, without the certainty of breakfast, or ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 15, 2026


Houston-area rideshare driver arrested after police say he solicited ...
The mother, who has five children and asked to remain anonymous, said she was heartbroken by what happened. "It's just upsetting, no child should have to go ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 15, 2026


When an author says she had to decline a $175,000 prize, what ...
In publishing “if you're not able-bodied, your choices are to drop out or just grit your teeth”. Both are costly. Another author, who asked to remain anonymous, ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 15, 2026


'We bought a house and the seller didn't tell us about a planning ...
Our Money blog team helps a reader every week with their consumer issue or financial dispute. One reader, who asked to remain anonymous, wrote in this week ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 15, 2026


Confidential Philz Coffee memo: Despite backlash, Pride flags are ...
The employee asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak publicly and feared repercussions. Philz did not immediately respond to ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 15, 2026


Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed Chair remains with central ...
The two people familiar with the visit spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to publicly discuss an ongoing investigation. Last ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 15, 2026


COO and HR head leave baseball players' union as shakeup ...
The departures of James and O'Neill, first reported by ESPN, were confirmed by a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 15, 2026


How a US blockade on Iran has sanctioned ships turning around
The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military operations, said the strategy is to observe vessels subject to the blockade ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 15, 2026


Pakistani delegation arrives in Tehran to facilitate US-Iran negotiations
... person briefed on the matter. The Iranians rejected the U.S. plan and countered with an offer to suspend enrichment for five years, as reported by the ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Iran using cease-fire to dig out bombed missile bases hit by US ...
... officials briefed on the matter told The New York Times. What do you think? Be the first to comment. While the agencies made no mention of how many missile ...

New York Post  ∙  April 15, 2026


Iran considers suspending Hormuz shipments to avert US escalation
According to Bloomberg News on the 15th, an Iranian source who requested anonymity stated, “Washington and Tehran are coordinating details for another face ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Israeli strike on Hezbollah deadlier than 2024 pager attack, IDF says
A former Israeli intelligence official, speaking on background, said the strike may not have reached the level of the beeper operation, but it appeared to ...

New York Post  ∙  April 15, 2026


Pimco Buys All $400 Million of Bonds Sold by Blue Owl BDC
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. The purchase comes amid a selloff that pushed ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 15, 2026


CoreWeave Taps US Junk-Debt Market Again With Bond Reopening
... with knowledge of the matter. (Updates with pricing details in second paragraph). More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com. ©2026 Bloomberg L.P..

Yahoo  ∙  April 15, 2026


Google, CoreWeave Fuel AI Funding Frenzy With $6.7 Billion Bonds
... orders, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The transaction will fund the construction of two data centers.

Yahoo  ∙  April 15, 2026


Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, fatally shoots self ...
According to two sources with knowledge of the investigation, Fairfax's son called 911 just after midnight from the home. The caller said he thought his ...

CBS News  ∙  April 15, 2026


Spirit Airlines could liquidate as early as this week, sources say
They spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss matters that had not yet been made public. The budget carrier has been struggling to regain its footing ...

CNBC  ∙  April 15, 2026


All public schools should be making their curricula transparent
Eventually, one parent connected us with a teacher willing to share it — but only on the condition of anonymity, for fear of professional consequences. In a ...

The Hill  ∙  April 15, 2026


US pivots to economic warfare on Iran - Newsday
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss private discussions on the record. Privately, the argument being ...

Newsday  ∙  April 15, 2026


Your morning: Ceasefire deadline looms amid push for US-Iran talks
... refused to be identified. Thao said agents drove him “to the middle of nowhere” and made him leave the car in frigid weather. He said he feared they would ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Exclusive: Two Sigma, D.E. Shaw join Wall Street push against US ...
... according to people familiar with the matter, on concerns it would reduce the flow of key financial information for investors in public companies.

Reuters  ∙  April 15, 2026


European buyers exploring possibility of shipping LNG from B.C. ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. Three sources said European buyers are among the potential customers that have had commercial talks with Ksi Lisims ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 15, 2026


European buyers hold talks to ship Canadian LNG via Panama ...
... part of a long-term strategy to diversify supply, ‌an effort made more urgent in the wake of the Iran war, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Reuters  ∙  April 15, 2026


US probes suspicious oil trades made before Trump Iran pivots ...
... the source said. The data requested from the exchanges include the so-called Tag ⁠50 identifications of the entities behind the trades. A spokesperson for ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 15, 2026


Newspaper headlines: 'Summer of shortages' and 'War windfall' - BBC
The planning did not suggest there would be a lack of critical supplies of food, the source said. The Daily Telegraph leads on a forecast by the ...

BBC  ∙  April 15, 2026


OpenAI pulls back from Stargate Norway deal as Microsoft takes over
The source said that Nscale and OpenAI ultimately did not agree on an offtake deal, with Microsoft stepping in to take up the capacity. Bloomberg reported ...

CNBC  ∙  April 15, 2026


US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire ...
... the source said The source said Mladenov has taken to relaying Israel's demands and warning that Israel will return to war if Hamas does not agree to disarm.

CNN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Qatari emir, US president discuss de-escalation, energy market ...
... according to a person briefed on Tehran's negotiating position, offering a possible path to ease one of the biggest shocks to global energy trade in modern ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


LIV Golf in crisis as PIF considers cutting funding after $5B+ outlay
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is considering ending its funding of LIV Golf, but nothing has been decided, according to someone familiar with ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Exclusive: Iran proposes letting ships exit safely through Oman side ...
The source, who declined to be identified due to the ​sensitivity of the matter, said Iran could be willing to let ships use the other side of the narrow ...

Reuters  ∙  April 15, 2026


India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights ...
They declined to ‌be identified as the discussions are not public. India's federal Ministry of Mines did not respond to a Reuters request for comment. India ...

Yahoo  ∙  April 15, 2026


Oil Rises With Hormuz Still Shut as US, Iran Mull Longer Truce
Oil edged higher as traders weighed signs the US and Iran may extend a ceasefire against a double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that continues to impede ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 15, 2026


Street racing complaints grow in University City as neighbors ...
“I can't sleep, and I just sit there, braced, waiting for a horrific accident that is going to happen,” said the woman, who also did not want to be identified.

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Navy plays deadly game of hide-and-seek with Iranian mines - MSN
And U.S. military intelligence believes that some of those mines have already been deployed at sea, according to one U.S. official briefed on the matter, ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Saudi Arabia on verge of pulling LIV Golf support, FT reports - MSN
... people with direct knowledge of the strategy of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund said earlier this year. Expand article logo Continue reading. Pressure ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran hoping for more US-Iran talks ...
... a person briefed on the matter. The Iranians countered with an offer to suspend enrichment for five years, said the officials, who spoke on condition of ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Confidential Philz Coffee memo: Despite backlash, Pride flags are ...
The employee asked to remain anonymous because they were not authorized to speak publicly and feared repercussions. Philz did not immediately respond to ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Jeanine Pirro's prosecutors make surprise visit to Fed headquarters
... a person familiar with the matter and a letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. What Is a Family Trust, and How Do You Set One Up? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Police have identified a man involved with killing a YBC member in ...
... sources said Wednesday. Melvin Seabron, 20, is wanted and expected to be charged with murder and related crimes in connection with the killing of Dahviair ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Israeli strike on Hezbollah more devastating than 2024 pager attack ...
A former Israeli intelligence official, speaking on background, said the strike may not have reached the level of the beeper operation, but appeared to hit ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Saudi Arabia said to consider ending funding of LIV Golf - MSN
LIV Golf, the upstart league that challenged the supremacy of the PGA Tour, might be losing its funding from Saudi Arabia, according to a person familiar with

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Second brother arrested after deadly Sandy Springs shooting - MSN
... did not want to be identified said. That resident said the shooting has them concerned for their safety. "My two nieces, two young children, 14 years old ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


CFTC launches probe into suspicious oil futures trading on CME, ICE
... asked not to be identified as the information is private. The two exchanges were asked to share related data, with the requested data including the so ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Pakistani delegation meets in Tehran for US-Iran negotiations ... - MSN
... source briefed on the matter. The Iranians countered with an offer to suspend enrichment for five years, said the officials, who spoke on condition of ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


Republicans worry White House 'nonsense' is hurting midterm ...
“Everything is made more difficult by the nonsense coming out of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,” said a Republican operative close to the White House. Like ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026


NWSL moves to restrict which brands players can wear on the field
Front Office Sports obtained a one-page memo that was sent by the league to players shortly before the 2026 season kicked off in March, a person close to the ...

MSN  ∙  April 15, 2026