Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Pernod Ricard Considers Listing its India Business - Bloomberg
Pernod Ricard SA, the maker of Absolut vodka and Chivas Regal whisky, is considering a listing of its Indian business, people with knowledge of the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 18, 2026


Nestle weighs reducing exposure to ice cream business, Bloomberg ...
... with knowledge of the matter. Get a daily digest of breaking business news straight to your inbox with the Reuters Business newsletter. Sign up here. Nestle ...

Reuters  ∙  February 18, 2026


Nestlé Weighs Reducing Exposure to Ice Cream Business
... in the ice cream business, as new Chief Executive Officer Philipp Navratil reviews the company's sprawling operations, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  February 18, 2026


Anderson Cooper decided not to renew '60 Minutes' contract at last ...
... contract with "60 Minutes" came at the last minute and left execs at the struggling network flat-footed, a source with knowledge of the matter told The Post.

New York Post  ∙  February 18, 2026


FDA reverses decision, to review Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine
Senior administration officials said last week that Kennedy had no part in Moderna's request for review being refused, claiming he likely had no idea it was ...

The Hill  ∙  February 18, 2026


Judge declares mistrial in Texas 'antifa' protest case over attorney's ...
Another dismissed juror who declined to give his name said he recognized the imagery on the shirt as saying something about “the fight”, but that it would ...

The Guardian  ∙  February 18, 2026


Surveillance camera leads to burglary suspect - Yahoo
Officers detained the man and although he declined to give his name, he was recognized from an earlier arrest, the report stated. Advertisement. Advertisement.

None  ∙  February 18, 2026


A Case Against 6 Democrats Lacked Urgency. Then Came a Swift ...
... people familiar with the matter. They said they wanted to speak with the lawmakers themselves, but gave no sense of urgency, even using a baseball analogy ...

New York Times  ∙  February 18, 2026


OpenAI Funding on Track to Top $100 Billion in Latest Round
... people familiar with the matter, a record-breaking financing deal that would give the startup additional capital to build out its artificial intelligence tools.

None  ∙  February 18, 2026


Satellite Maker SWISSto12 Said to Weigh IPO as Soon as Next Year
Swiss satellite systems maker SWISSto12 SA is considering an initial public offering as soon as 2027, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  February 18, 2026


London Private Equity Firm Hollyport Hires Evercore to Explore Sale
A deal for Hollyport, which oversees more than $9 billion in assets, could fetch about $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The talks ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 18, 2026


Takaichi's First BOJ Member Picks May Hint at Desired Rate Path
25, according to people familiar with the matter. Noguchi fulfills his five-year term at the end of next month while Nakagawa's expires on June 29.

Bloomberg  ∙  February 18, 2026


Turkey foreign minister to attend Trump's Board of Peace meeting in ...
... the source said. He will also call for urgent action against Israel's "illegal settlement activities and settler violence in the West Bank", the source ...

Reuters  ∙  February 18, 2026


Morgan Stanley opened accounts for Epstein trusts as late as 2019
Another account, the source said, was opened in 2019 but was closed shortly afterward. The source did not provide more specifics about why the bank closed ...

Reuters  ∙  February 18, 2026


Retirees face cycle of broken promises from financial adviser
Sitting at their dining room table, the couple, who requested anonymity, leafed through printouts of dozens of emails from their financial planner, A.G. Morgan ...

Newsday  ∙  February 18, 2026


Starmer Seeks New Money to Accelerate Defense Spending Uplift
... requested anonymity in order to speak candidly about the deliberations. For now, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves appears to be resisting the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 18, 2026


The problem(s) with Trump's NIH chief also serving as Trump's CDC ...
Dr. Bhattacharya will continue to run the N.I.H., according to the officials, who insisted on anonymity to speak about personnel decisions before President ...

None  ∙  February 18, 2026


WNBA fires back at players union over 'unrealistic' counterproposal ...
... sources with knowledge of the bargaining process confirmed. That's a tick down from the 31 percent average (and 28 percent in Year 1) the WNBPA had been ...

New York Post  ∙  February 18, 2026


India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese ...
... AI summit after a staff member was caught presenting a commercially available robotic dog made in China as its own creation, two government sources said.

Reuters  ∙  February 18, 2026


Exclusive: US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe ...
The site will be hosted at "freedom.gov," the sources said. One source said officials had discussed including a virtual private network function to make a ...

Reuters  ∙  February 18, 2026


US military prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, but ...
... sources said. But one source cautioned that Trump has privately argued both for and against military action and polled advisers and allies on what the best ...

CNN  ∙  February 18, 2026


MLBPA leader Tony Clark resigns after revelation of inappropriate ...
Tony Clark, the longtime head of the Major League Baseball Players' Association, resigned on Tuesday, the culmination of a four-day whirlwind that sources said ...

New York Times  ∙  February 18, 2026


E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Mercury Rules for Coal Plants, Documents ...
Senior officials at the Environmental Protection Agency are expected to announce the move on Friday, according to people briefed on the matter.

New York Times  ∙  February 18, 2026


February 18, 2026 - Trump administration updates | CNN Politics
The source said Wexner “struggled to explain why he made so little effort to recover assets or retaliate for Epstein's crimes, if he truly was a victim of ...

CNN  ∙  February 18, 2026


Trump launches his 'Board of Peace' with billions pledged for Gaza ...
Regional allies do not want Israel to use the lack of progress on phase two as an excuse, the source said, and there is an understanding by US officials and ...

CNN  ∙  February 18, 2026


Zelenskyy ally arrested trying to flee Ukraine as massive corruption ...
Herman Halushchenko's arrest, the source said, followed requests from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption ...

MSN  ∙  February 18, 2026


Steve Lavin out as USD's basketball coach - MSN
Several sources close to the program told the Union-Tribune that Steve Lavin was fired Wednesday with three games left in the regular season plus at least ...

MSN  ∙  February 18, 2026


Meta reboots smartwatch plan, aims debut in 2026, the ... - Reuters
Bank of America is committing $25 billion to private-credit deals, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. category ...

Reuters  ∙  February 18, 2026


Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next ...
28, according to the officials, who spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity to detail travel plans that have not yet been announced. The U.S. and Iran ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 18, 2026


NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump ...
The change was first reported by The New York Times and confirmed by the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the appointment hadn't been made ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 18, 2026


2 National Guard members shot near White House, suspect in custody
The people could not discuss details of an ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. At least one of the Guard members exchanged ...

MSN  ∙  February 18, 2026


Mexico Can Call Trump's Bluff on USMCA Trade Pact - Bloomberg
... on condition of anonymity to describe internal discussions. A White House official, asked about the discussions, described Trump as the ultimate decision ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 18, 2026


Mariners and catcher Mitch Garver finalizing minor league deal, AP ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical and had not been announced. The 35-year-old Garver is expected ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 18, 2026


Liverpool are excited about 15-year-old Josh Abe but face a fight to ...
Multiple sources, who spoke to The Athletic on condition of anonymity to protect their positions, confirmed that talks are ongoing as Liverpool attempt to ...

New York Times  ∙  February 18, 2026


CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled for next week
The decision was made based on HHS guidance, according to a person familiar with the situation, who requested anonymity because the information wasn't yet ...

None  ∙  February 18, 2026


BNP Eyes Risk Transfers Tied to Buyout Financing, Lombard Loans
One deal would be linked to about €1.5 billion ($1.8 billion) of leveraged buyout debt, according to people familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity as ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 18, 2026


Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum grows uneasy as her ... - MSN
More than anything, Sheinbaum is keen on ways to spur investment, said the person, who requested anonymity to discuss the matter freely. Under pressure, she ...

MSN  ∙  February 18, 2026


White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now
... on the condition of anonymity to describe personnel moves. Bhattacharya, who will continue his role as director of the National Institutes of Health ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 18, 2026


Endrick's fast start at Lyon and what it means for Real Madrid and ...
Sources close to both Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti and Endrick explain that, although his chances of being called up for two friendlies in the next ...

New York Times  ∙  February 18, 2026


Charlotte's LaMelo Ball not injured after 2-car crash in downtown ...
According to a person familiar with the situation, Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was not injured after being involved in a two-car crash in ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 18, 2026


Hornets' Ball uninjured after car crash in Charlotte | Watch - MSN
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was uninjured after being involved in a crash in Charlotte, according to a person familiar with the situation.

MSN  ∙  February 18, 2026


CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting canceled for next week
The decision was made based on HHS guidance, according to a person familiar with the situation, who requested anonymity because the information wasn't yet ...

None  ∙  February 18, 2026


Charlotte's LaMelo Ball not injured after 2-car crash in ... - AP News
According to a person familiar with the situation, Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball was not injured after being involved in a two-car crash in ...

Associated Press  ∙  February 18, 2026


Trump officials limit FEMA travel to disaster areas amid funding ...
... an official familiar with the situation. “In most cases, FEMA's ability to deploy staff to active disaster response and recovery operations is not impacted ...

MSN  ∙  February 18, 2026


Not mentioning grand larceny charges or corporal punishment, day ...
A woman who answered the phone at Joyful Beginnings said that she was the right contact for news inquiries, but declined to give her name. Advertisement.

None  ∙  February 18, 2026


First woman envoy for Palestine dies in France: family
Shahid's body was found on Wednesday in the southern village of La Leque, where she lived, a source close to the investigation told AFP. According to ...

None  ∙  February 18, 2026


Hornets' LaMelo Ball not injured after 2-car crash in Charlotte, AP ...
... a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the ...

MSN  ∙  February 18, 2026


'You're messing up business': Service fails to GPS monitor violent ...
8 after its supplier, Nationwide GPS Monitoring, terminated its contract. A bail bond agent who asked to remain anonymous provided a formal notice from ...

MSN  ∙  February 18, 2026


FIFA Fan Fest for New York/New Jersey cancelled four months ...
The Athletic was told by two people familiar with the situation, who asked to remain anonymous when discussing confidential commercial matters, that ...

New York Times  ∙  February 18, 2026


Four years later, Ukrainians in Montreal 'dream' war will end
My big dream,” the woman told The Gazette at a Montreal demonstration marking the fourth anniversary of the war. She asked to remain anonymous for her son's ...

None  ∙  February 18, 2026