Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Former Prince Andrew Moves Out of Royal Home Amid Fresh ...
His departure was confirmed by a person familiar with the matter but who was not authorized to speak publicly. It came after the release of a tranche of ...

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


NYC Mayor Mamdani Will Back Governor Hochul's Reelection Bid
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to back the state's governor, Kathy Hochul, in her re-election bid, according to people with knowledge of the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


Ford Is Now Reportedly Linked to China's Geely for a Potential ...
Citing eight people with knowledge of the matter, Reuters said that Ford and Geely are in discussions for a potential partnership. 2025 guangzhou ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Clearlake Gets Fundraise Extension After Doubling Commitment
... with knowledge of the matter. It has been contending with distressed investments in its portfolio in recent years, including Pretium Packaging, which filed ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


Lloyds plans corporate banking push in strategy overhaul
The bank views the division as a key driver of growth, according to the people briefed on the matter. Its plans to expand the business include not only ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Pirates emerge as aggressive suitor for Framber Valdez: Sources
... people briefed on the matter. Advertisement. The signing of Valdez, 32, would enhance the Pirates' biggest strength — their starting rotation, led by ...

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Justice Department review found Trump ally Ed Martin improperly ...
... people briefed on the matter told CNN. The department found that Martin had shared the secret grand jury material in the Schiff case, one of the sources ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Hydrogen News | Today's Latest Stories | Reuters
... people briefed on the matter said, as Europe's top economy seeks to diversify its energy supply. German Chancellor Scholz visits Siemens Energy site in ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Trump ups demands from Harvard, seeks $1 billion settlement after ...
... people briefed on the matter. In a response to CNN asking about the report, a Department of Education spokesperson said “negotiations with Harvard are ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Trump Targets $1 Billion in Damages From 'Strongly Antisemitic ...
... people briefed on the matter.” That was “completely wrong,” Trump posted. He said the paper was run by “fraudsters” who get stories about him “purposely ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Iran should prepare for 'meaningful' negotiations with US, Rubio says
The Iranians “want to show that this is a new round of previous nuclear talks in Oman”, said one person briefed on the matter. Show video info. LOADING. Show ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Russia's budget deficit may almost triple this year as oil revenues ...
It is something that can actually be financed, but not at such interest rates," the source said, adding that the finance ministry was likely to propose spending ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Lakeville South hockey coach Josh Storm awaits verdict on position
Storm, a physical education teacher at South, met with district officials Wednesday, the source said, but it remained uncertain when a final decision will ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Nvidia nears deal to invest $20 billion in OpenAI funding round ...
The ⁠Nvidia-OpenAI deal is not finalised ‌yet, the source said. Bloomberg News reported earlier in the day that Nvidia was nearing a deal with OpenAI. The ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  February 4, 2026


Toronto police, others arrested in auto theft and drug trafficking probe
As of Wednesday night, the source said, at least seven Toronto police officers had been arrested. But the source added that the situation was fluid and the ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  February 4, 2026


US Justice Department removes lawyer who told judge in ... - Reuters
The source said the Justice Department had cut short Le's assignment. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson called Le's remarks "unprofessional and ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Von der Leyen to travel to Australia to seal trade deal - MSN
... sources familiar with the matter told Euronews. Concluding the deal would mark another trade win for the Commission, following recent deals with Latin ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Ottawa considers reviving EV rebates for national strategy, CBC ...
... sources familiar with the matter. The original federal incentive program, known as iZEV, was suspended over a year ago after depleting its funding amid a.

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Prosecutor Fired After Voicing Frustration With Immigration Caseload
... people familiar with the matter. In an extraordinary outburst, the prosecutor, Julie T. Le, told a judge during a hearing on Tuesday in Federal District ...

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Singapore's GIC, Temasek revamp how they deal with hedge funds
... people familiar with the matter. Temasek Holdings Pte has been contacting a wider pool of hedge funds for potential investments, people familiar said. Is ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


SpaceX Opens IPO Pitching to Non-US Banks - Bloomberg.com
SpaceX held meetings with banks from outside the US for its IPO, according to people familiar with the matter, as Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


Drone Maker WB Electronics Eyes Warsaw IPO in About a Year
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The company has picked White & Case LLP as a legal adviser and intends to choose ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


Billionaire Owners Seen Posing Challenge for New OCBC Chief Tan
... people familiar with the matter. Tan will need to balance the market's expectations for transformation and growth with the Lee family's preference for a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


US spy chief's office investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico
... spring led an investigation into Puerto Rico's voting machines, said Gabbard's office and three sources familiar with the previously unreported events.

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


New Trump anti-fraud task force to target California, CBS reports
... force for California led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing multiple unnamed sources familiar with the plans.

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


But, league sources said, both were leery of the … - Yahoo Sports
But, league sources said, both were leery of the possibilities. Garland struggled to adapt his style to Mitchell; Mitchell recognized the challenge of ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Savannah Guthrie and her siblings plead for mother's safe return
... sources said. PHOTO: Savannah Guthrie Mom Missing. Law enforcement officers are present outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" host ...

ABC News  ∙  February 4, 2026


French president's top diplomat held talks in Moscow on Tuesday ...
The two diplomatic sources said allies had been made aware of the initiative and that Bonne had held talks with Yuri Ushakov, a senior aide to Russian President ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Republicans Make a Costly Push to Try to Save Cornyn in Texas
Allies of Ms. Crockett, meanwhile, are engaging their own donors in conversations about a new super PAC called Forward Texas, according to a person close to the ...

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Fear, uncertainty remain for Haitians in Springfield despite ruling on ...
He asked to be identified only by his first name, Vilio, because of those fears. "Everyone here is afraid of the ICE activities. You know the ICE process ...

USA Today  ∙  February 4, 2026


Eddie Bauer expected to close stores in North America as retail ...
Catalyst Brands, which owns the license to operate Eddie Bauer stores across North America, is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection, a source close to ...

New York Post  ∙  February 4, 2026


Russian central bank says export outlook to worsen in first quarter
... a source close to the government earlier told Reuters. Get the latest news from India and how it matters to the world with the Reuters India File newsletter ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


New Nestle boss plans bigger focus on four areas to boost growth
... a source close to the matter told Reuters. The strategy from Philipp Navratil, appointed ‌last year after the firing of his predecessor, reflects a stronger ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


New Nestle boss plans bigger focus on four areas to boost growth
... a source close to a source close to the matter told Reuters. The strategy from Philipp Navratil, appointed last year after the ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Why are Real Madrid players wearing masks in training? - The Athletic
A source close to the Spaniard's former coaching staff said they considered its application to be very limited for a team that is playing matches twice a week.

New York Times  ∙  February 4, 2026


Secluded location and intense scrutiny put pressure on investigators ...
A source close to the family stressed to CNN that she needs her medications and is in grave jeopardy without them. Authorities found blood inside Guthrie's ...

CNN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Exclusive: Nvidia's AI chip sale to ByteDance hinges on conditions ...
... to buy Nvidia's H200 chips, but the AI chipmaker has not agreed to proposed conditions for their use, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Government lawyer yanked from immigration detail in Minnesota ...
... a person familiar with the matter. Julie Le had been working for the Justice Department on a detail, but the U.S. attorney in Minnesota ended her assignment ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  February 4, 2026


Sustainable Switch: Italy's train staff strikes on eve of Milan Winter ...
"This means there will be no strikes," said one of the sources who declined to be named because the discussions were private. However, the CGT labor union ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


What do we know about Andrew's home at Sandringham? - BBC
Another woman, who also declined to be named, said: "I'm not happy he's this way. "As long as we don't see him. He will be hid away somewhere. "He will have ...

BBC  ∙  February 4, 2026


Germany's PNE loses bid for Vietnam wind project, in new blow to ...
The sources declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak on the matter. One said the company had already invested millions of dollars. PNE ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Ford and Geely in talks for manufacturing, technology partnership ...
Talks between Geely and Ford have been underway for months, said five of the sources, who declined to be named because the discussions are private and ongoing.

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Tether trims $20B funding plan amid $500B valuation skepticism
... anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino downplayed earlier reports that the company aimed to raise between $15 and 20 billion ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


OpenAI models could help power Alexa as part of Amazon ... - CNBC
... asked not to be named because the details are confidential. OpenAI could also use Amazon's AI chips and compute as part of the deal, the person said. Amazon ...

CNBC  ∙  February 4, 2026


Trump's nuclear arms control push with Russia hinges on China - BBC
... asked not to be named. A White House official told the BBC that Trump would set out the best path forward on nuclear arms control "on his own timeline ...

BBC  ∙  February 4, 2026


Shein tried to turn Brazil into a production hub. Local factories ...
Two executives familiar with Shein's strategy in Brazil, who asked not to be named, confirmed that local production had fallen short of the company's original ...

Reuters  ∙  February 4, 2026


Indonesia's Largest Coal Miners Spared From Output Cuts
... asked not to be named disclosing private information. The companies hold special mining contracts, known as IUPKs, which pay higher royalties to the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 4, 2026


Washington Post lays off one-third of its newsroom - NBC News
The wide-ranging job losses primarily affected the sports, books and podcast units, according to a source familiar with the situation. Foreign desks were ...

NBC News  ∙  February 4, 2026


US Iran nuclear talks to be held in Oman in deescalation effort
A source familiar with the situation said Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was due to take part in the talks, along with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff ...

New York Post  ∙  February 4, 2026


US and Iran to hold nuclear talks in Oman amid heightened tensions ...
A source familiar with the situation said Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was due to take part in the talks, along with U.S. Special ‍Envoy Steve Witkoff ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026