Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Ford F-150 Production Stops Because One Broken Part Halted ...
According to an anonymous source who spoke to the Detroit Free Press, Ford may be forced to operate a 'super Saturday' or 'super Sunday' (adding an extra ...

Yahoo  ∙  May 25, 2026


Mom who left her children blindfolded in woods sent to country's ...
The father, who chose to remain anonymous, has spoken out publicly about the ordeal for the first time, revealing he keeps his phone within reach at every ...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


Tesla investor shares how retail investors can participate in ... - MSN
... anonymous sources familiar with the matter, SpaceX was reportedly mulling allocating up to 30% shares for retail investors, which,...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


Ukraine war briefing: Putin accused of 'reckless nuclear ...
Macron has warned the Belarusian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, a key Russian ally, against any involvement in Moscow's war against Ukraine, a source close to ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 25, 2026


AI guardrails stripped from Meta and Google models in minutes
Meta declined to comment. A person close to the company said it assesses its open-source models' capabilities before releasing them, according to its Advanced ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 25, 2026


Meta and Google open models face fresh worry over decensored AI ...
A person close to the company said Meta checks open-source model capabilities before release under its Advanced AI Scaling Framework. Why this is a bigger ...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


CBR governor Nabiullina's terms expires next year and replacement ...
'Nabiullina herself is operating on the assumption that she serves out her term with no extension,' a person close to her said. That assumption may prove ...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


Delivery robots are spreading across LA. Residents 'both pity and ...
“We hate them,” said one staff member, who asked to remain anonymous, describing the robots. “They're blocking the way and they're hitting people.” Across ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 25, 2026


Maniac in Muslim garb trashes NYC kosher bagel shop in wild ...
An 18-year-old Jewish student who asked to remain anonymous said she wasn't surprised by the attack but admitted she didn't feel safe walking in the area.

New York Post  ∙  May 25, 2026


Indiana police chief arrested on slew of charges after feds raided ...
... sources with knowledge of the investigation. Advertisement. New Chicago Indiana Police Chief Earl Mayo posing in sheriff's uniform in portrait image New ...

New York Post  ∙  May 25, 2026


Iran officials in Qatar for peace talks, frozen funds - The Australian
... source briefed on the matter source briefed on the matter told AFP. “Iran's parliament Speaker ...

The Australian  ∙  May 25, 2026


Iranian officials in Qatar for peace talks and frozen funds, source says
... to discuss an agreement with the US and the release of frozen funds, a source briefed on the matter told AFP.

The Australian  ∙  May 25, 2026


Trump's unofficial Venezuela viceroy shapes U.S. policy, raising ...
Most spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomacy and the sometimes tense relationship between the two capitals. Claver-Carone ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 25, 2026


Iran and U.S. play down hopes for imminent breakthrough in war
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the official said Iran had agreed "in principle" to open the Strait of Hormuz, in exchange for the United States ...

CNBC  ∙  May 25, 2026


SEC postpones plan allowing 'innovation exemption' for tokenized ...
Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the SEC's “innovation exemption” for crypto-based stocks was expected to b...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


Nuno expected to leave relegated West Ham after being summoned ...
Sources close to David Sullivan, the club's largest shareholder, have said West Ham's co-owner is also minded to make a change despite previously showing ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 25, 2026


Messi exits Inter Miami game with injury weeks before World Cup
Mixed signals on severity of Messi's condition. Reports from sources close to the team suggest Messi may not have sustained a muscle injury, with manager ...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus after Russia's biggest missile ...
... on condition of anonymity in accordance with the presidential palace's practices. Macron also spoke Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 25, 2026


What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the ...
Details come from two regional officials and a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive negotiations. An Iranian ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 25, 2026


Israel's military says it's striking Hezbollah sites as Netanyahu vows ...
The official, who was not authorized to talk to the media and therefore spoke on condition of anonymity, added that Israel will never be expected to ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 25, 2026


Netanyahu admits difficulty influencing Trump decisions on Iran ...
... little ability to influence Donald Trump's decision-making on Iran as the U.S. president ​negotiates a deal in the nearly three-month-old war, two sources said.

Reuters  ∙  May 25, 2026


Russia's Syzran oil refinery halted by May 21 drone attack ... - Reuters
The sources said the refinery's CDU-6 crude distillation unit, which accounts ​for more than 70% of the ​plant's capacity, was shut down after the attack ‌and ⁠ ...

Reuters  ∙  May 25, 2026


MPs seek CMA investigation into Live Nation's UK role - MSN
Fear of reprisals: Many contributors to the inquiry requested anonymity, highlighting concerns about the industry's competitive environment. Call for ...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran deal - CNBC
"Pakistan is under no compulsion to adhere to any such demand," the source said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office also did not immediately ...

CNBC  ∙  May 25, 2026


Trump links Abraham Accords to any Iran deal | Reuters
"Pakistan is under no compulsion to adhere to any such demand,” the source said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office ​also did not ...

Reuters  ∙  May 25, 2026


Married tourists found stabbed to death in crocodile-infested river
“Both had been stabbed in what was clearly a very brutal attack and had been thrown into the river no doubt for the crocs,” the source said, noting that ...

New York Post  ∙  May 25, 2026


Lion 'Bharat' arrives at Gorewada, suspense continues over illness
Once those come in, the real issue will be clear and treatment will begin," the source, who did not wish to be identified, said. Expand article logo ...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


Delivery Hero jumps as investors bet on sweetened takeover offer
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter previously told Bloomberg News. The FT ...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


World Cup 2026 news live updates: Latest on squad lists, ticket ...
As of last week, a person with direct knowledge of the base camp plans told The Athletic that planning was in full swing, with various law enforcement ...

New York Times  ∙  May 25, 2026


Lula begins preventive skin cancer treatment ahead of election - MSN
The session was the first of 15 that will take place over the next three weeks, a person familiar with the situation said. Doctors in April diagnosed Lula ...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


Udaan in talks to raise $50-60 million from existing backers ... - MSN
... and Lightspeed Venture Partners, people briefed on the matter said. This Little-Known Trick Increases WiFi Range & Eliminates 'Dead Zones' · Ad. WifiBoostPro.

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


Gunman killed outside the White House had tried to gain access in ...
Friends of Best, who did not want to be identified, told WJZ in Baltimore that the alleged gunman was a supporter of President Trump. "People keep trying to ...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


US, Iran remain at odds amid peace talks: What needs to be in the ...
Citing people close to the matter, Tasnim news agency said on Sunday that “without the release of a specific portion of Iran's blocked assets in this very ...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


Father of abandoned French children found on road in southern ...
Speaking to the French channel Ici Alsace TV, the man, who did not wish to be identified, explained that he keeps his phone by his side day and night ...

MSN  ∙  May 25, 2026


Exclusive: What's inside the Iran deal Trump is close to signing - Axios
The draft calls for reopening the strait, but leaves nuclear concessions for a later stage.

Axios  ∙  May 24, 2026


Brad Pitt rules out marriage amid Jolie divorce fallout - MSN
Sources close to sources close to Pitt argue that the environment around such events has ...

MSN  ∙  May 24, 2026


Brad Pitt upset over speculation after missing daughter's graduation
Clashing accounts over missed milestone. Reports diverge on why Pitt did not attend, with sources close to Jolie claiming nothing prevented him from being ...

MSN  ∙  May 24, 2026


Brad Pitt rules out marriage amid deep family estrangement - MSN
Sources close to Jolie claim nothing prevented his attendance, framing it as a lack of willingness, while Pitt's camp argues he was made to feel unwelcome ...

MSN  ∙  May 24, 2026


Tiger Woods flies back to Switzerland to continue rehab - MSN
Sources close to the couple say Woods has been “very supportive” and focused on being there for her, attending family events during his stay. This personal ...

MSN  ∙  May 24, 2026


Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero after €11.5bn offer rebuffed
The Uber board held a meeting in which it discussed the status of its takeover bid, according to three people familiar with the matter. Uber approached one ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 24, 2026


Centerbridge in Talks for Stake in Merritt Properties, FT Says
... people familiar with the matter. More From Bloomberg. Daily Life In Iran Amid Threat About New Possible War. Trump Says He'll Announce Negotiated Deal With ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 24, 2026


Jardine Eyes Medical Imaging Bet - Bloomberg.com
That's according to people familiar with the matter, who say the transaction may value I-MED at about A$3.4 billion, including debt. I-MED has more than 250 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 24, 2026


The U.S. and Iran work toward deal to extend ceasefire and reopen ...
A diplomat familiar with the matter, who like others for this story spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing negotiations, said the latest ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 24, 2026


What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
Trump's comments. But three senior Iranian officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said that ...

New York Times  ∙  May 24, 2026


Iranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would Open Strait of ...
They spoke only on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the sensitive negotiations. There was no formal response from Iran ...

New York Times  ∙  May 24, 2026


Rep. Frederica Wilson denies "crazy rumor" that she's retiring - Axios
Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) has told allies this weekend that she plans to retire, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the matter. She flatly ...

Axios  ∙  May 24, 2026


DOJ removes Jan. 6 case records as GOP revolt grows - MSN
Unnamed source with knowledge of the matter. FILE - Rioters storm the West Front of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6, 2021 The Canadian Press. From pardons to record ...

MSN  ∙  May 24, 2026


One Job That Is Growing in the A.I. Era? Cybersecurity Experts.
OpenAI: The maker of the ChatGPT chatbot is preparing to file confidentially for an initial public offering, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

New York Times  ∙  May 24, 2026


How a Curious FIFA Deal Gave Fox a Huge Bargain for World Cup ...
... people with direct knowledge of what was said in the meeting. A separate resolution, made in the same room four years earlier, was to blame. That's when ...

New York Times  ∙  May 24, 2026


Report: Taylor Swift's wedding invitation request irks some guests
'My invite did not let me bring a plus one,' a guest who did not want to be named told us. 'I mean, what am I supposed to do? Go alone? That is so awkward ...

MSN  ∙  May 24, 2026