Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Stefon Diggs career timeline and highlights - The Washington Post
Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders , according to a person familiar with the agreement. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 5, 2026


NATO intern accused of spying reported working a range of ...
The Globe and Mail has previously reported that a source said the overseas posting was sponsored by Global Affairs Canada, and that the department was ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 5, 2026


Spain's Ceuta seeks transfer of unaccompanied migrant minors to ...
A lawyer representing humanitarian charities in ​Ceuta, who declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to media, said the authorities ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2026


Russia drone company chief injured in car bombing - Financial Times
... according to a person close to European intelligence. Tkachuk is a leading figure in Russia's “people's military-industrial complex” of small-scale start ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 5, 2026


A Democratic Governor Is Set to Pick a Former Republican Running ...
Giles would not confirm or deny that he had joined the ticket, but a person close to the campaign and another close to Mr. Giles said the choice had been ...

New York Times  ∙  August 5, 2026


What's next for Brandon Aiyuk after Commanders sign Stefon Diggs
... a person close to the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to disclose the ...

USA Today  ∙  August 5, 2026


John Lewis chair warns of profit squeeze as trading conditions worsen
A person close to the retailer said Tarry was not planning any major strategic changes. The John Lewis Partnership, which also owns Waitrose, said at its ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 5, 2026


An AI model from Meta also hacked another company during testing
A source familiar with the situation told CNN the models have limited internet access in some testing environments to mimic real world threat scenarios, but ...

CNN  ∙  August 5, 2026


BC Partners' Credit Arm Explores Extending Lifeline to LIV Golf
Talks with BC Partners and others are advancing, but nothing has yet been finalized and details could still change, said the people, who asked not to be named ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2026


Russia steps up disinformation before German elections, security ...
CAMPAIGN CENTRALLY ORCHESTRATED FROM RUSSIA. The four security sources, who asked not to be named as they were not authorised to speak publicly on the matter, ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2026


Trump: Deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come Wednesday
... a “source close to the Iranian negotiating team.” This source, an Iranian official, added that “certain American officials have been disrupting the ...

The Hill  ∙  August 5, 2026


UFC 330: Joel Alvarez steps in to face Chidi Njokuani on short notice
A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official ...

USA Today  ∙  August 5, 2026


Empty pews and fear of ICE on Maryland's Eastern Shore after TPS ...
At a nearly empty barber shop in Salisbury, a Haitian with TPS ventured in for a haircut. Like others, he asked to remain anonymous for fear of deportation. “ ...

Washington Times  ∙  August 5, 2026


Kazakhstan Eyes Return to Panda Bonds With $500 Million Deal
The parameters of the potential deal will depend on market conditions, said the people, who declined to be identified as the plans aren't public. More From ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2026


Trump touts tax cuts, winning economy in Las Vegas, but it's hard to ...
Now I'm lucky if it's just dinner,” said Darryl, 36, a Democrat who declined to give his last name. Others told a different story. “The off-Strip casinos ...

Washington Times  ∙  August 5, 2026


Brazil's CSN Seeks $2.9 Billion for Sales of Entire Cement Unit
... a person familiar with the matter a person familiar with the matter. More From Bloomberg. Brazilian Manufacturing As Trump Sets 25% Steel, Aluminum ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2026


Citadel funds gain in July as many hedge funds nurse AI selloff ...
... a person familiar with the matter said. But Situational Awareness, whose founder Leopold Aschenbrenner had no previous money management experience before ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2026


Major Hedge Funds Targeted in Wave of Attempted Cyberattacks
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. Point72 Asset Management informed investors on Wednesday that it had been attacked ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2026


Situational Awareness Returns to Investing With $400 Million Bet
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The investment, completed on Tuesday, was the first sign of how Aschenbrenner intends ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 5, 2026


LSU concludes informational meetings with top donors about a ...
... person familiar with the matter said. The person spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the plan has not been made public and is ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 5, 2026


Trump administration to impose 15% tariff in polysilicon probe meant ...
... made from polysilicon, the key raw ​material used in solar panels and semiconductors, ⁠according to four sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2026


Postmaster fights against bill that would restrict his bonus - Axios
... the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday morning with bipartisan support, sources familiar with the matter tell Axios.

Axios  ∙  August 5, 2026


JPMorgan CEO enlisting leaders for cross-industry group focused ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. Dimon has personally reached out to CEOs of other large and major regional banks and IT companies to enlist them in ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  August 5, 2026


Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Halmahera, Indonesia, GFZ says
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Legalcategory · Furious pace of AI investment on some Fed officials' radar now. 17 hours ago. The Federal Reserve ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2026


Mexico's Sheinbaum weighs pilot fracking projects to boost gas ...
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the discussions. Mexico already produces a small amount of crude oil ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2026


Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion ...
... sources said. Trump said Monday that he had ordered and subsequently called off “the biggest attack since World War II,” pending claims of new negotiations ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 5, 2026


Major Wall Street firms targeted in attempted cyberattacks, sources say
... sources said sources said, adding that the firm ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2026


India may charge gas users to fund planned $42 billion fuel reserves ...
... sources said. The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry. Sign up here. Under the plan, cooking ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2026


Suns forward Dillon Brooks agrees to $73 million, three-year ...
The people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. The 30-year-old Brooks averaged a career-high ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 5, 2026


GOP Rep. Max Miller resists pressure to drop reelection bid as party ...
... requested anonymity to discuss internal party deliberations. Messages left for Miller were not returned. Miller said in a CNN interview earlier this week ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 5, 2026


Senate Republicans scramble for August recess plan amid Trump ...
... requested anonymity to discuss colleagues' reluctance to vote on starting a third budget reconciliation process. The senator said GOP colleagues facing ...

The Hill  ∙  August 5, 2026


Unrest mounts in Kashmir as Pakistani security crackdown stokes ...
Like most people NPR spoke to, she requested anonymity, fearing her family would be punished. A spokesperson for the government of Pakistan-administered ...

NPR  ∙  August 5, 2026


Up First briefing: U.S. missiles; Michigan primaries; Flu shots : NPR
The U.S. Army has used most of its long-range attack missiles in the war with Iran, NPR has confirmed. A U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity ...

NPR  ∙  August 5, 2026


FAA probing safety incident involving Trump's helicopter, passenger ...
They spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment. Marine One is supposed to give air traffic controllers at Reagan ...

Washington Post  ∙  August 5, 2026


India's markets regulator unlikely to immediately review new stock ...
"SEBI ⁠expects ​these issues to settle soon. There ​is no specific timeline for reviewing the system," the source said. Reporting by Jayshree ​P Upadhyay; ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2026


US cyclosporiasis probe linked to lettuce widens to 15 states - Reuters
The newly linked ​states are Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, New Hampshire and North Carolina, the source said. Keep up with the latest medical ...

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2026


Asia multi-strategy hedge funds see big monthly drawdowns - Reuters
... across Japan, South Korea and ‌China eroded gains accumulated in the first half, sources close to the funds said on Wednesday.

Reuters  ∙  August 5, 2026


Tata's Battery Unit Turns to Own Tech for Making Lithium Cells
... asked not to be identified discussing the company's internal decisions. More From Bloomberg. Anheuser-Busch InBev NV Brewery Operations Ahead of Earnings.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 4, 2026


Race for Diaspora Dollars Pumps Up India's Bond, Loan Markets
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. More From Bloomberg. LAOS-DAM-DISASTER-ACCIDENT. Laos Power Firm Sells Rare Deep-Junk Dollar Bond at ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 4, 2026


JPMorgan Finds Itself in Another Global Soccer Fiasco
... declined to be identified because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Mr. Infantino and Ms. Erdoes moved in the same circles after Mr. Infantino ...

New York Times  ∙  August 4, 2026


Shein seeks $30-$40 billion valuation for August Hong Kong IPO ...
The deal could be ​launched in mid-to-late this month, said two ​of the people, all of whom declined to be named as the plans are confidential. Jumpstart ...

Reuters  ∙  August 4, 2026


The UAE's imperial push into Africa - Financial Times
... asked not to be named. Much of that business is conducted by the same bankers who previously operated in western financial centres but who have also been ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 4, 2026


US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during ...
But as the war drags on, the three people familiar with the matter expressed worry that the falling missile supplies could limit the U.S. ability ⁠to deter ...

Reuters  ∙  August 4, 2026


Hellman & Friedman's Baker Tilly Calls Off $3 Billion Debt Deal
... roughly $3 billion leveraged loan that was intended to refinance private credit debt and fund a dividend, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 4, 2026


Jefferies Gets New Evidence of Fake Invoices at Beleaguered Fund
... invoices underpinning its financing to an iron ore trader called Sapphire Minmetals Corp. are not genuine, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 4, 2026


Saudi Arabia Tries Diplomacy to Stop Houthi Attacks Growing
Saudi Arabia wants to contain a renewed conflict with Houthi militants through behind-the-scenes diplomacy, according to people familiar with the matter, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 4, 2026


UniCredit's Commerzbank Bid Passes Milestone With Bafin Nod
Bafin in late July ascertained the completeness of UniCredit's application to hold more than 30% in Commerzbank, people familiar with the matter said. The ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 4, 2026


Alibaba-Backed 3D-Modeling Startup Vast Is Said to Weigh HK IPO
Vast, a 3D-modeling startup, is considering an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  August 4, 2026


AI Frenzy Splits Venture Capital Into Winners and Have-Nots
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. It's emblematic of broader struggles across venture capital. Fund investors, known as ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 4, 2026


Blackstone Has Pitched Mega Debt Package for Anthropic Chip Deal
One initial proposal was for at least $36 billion of debt, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The details, including the size and structure ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 4, 2026