Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Greens consider helping Labour's Andy Burnham in Makerfield by ...
... people briefed on the matter. The by-election is scheduled for June 18. One of the people said there was a feeling in the party that it was a missed ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


SoftBank Group Shares Surge Almost 20% on OpenAI, SB Energy ...
OpenAI is preparing to file for an IPO in the coming weeks and is targeting a public debut sometime in the fall, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Enters Caribbean as Trump Pressures Cuba
... on condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters. The Nimitz has spent the past several weeks sailing along the South American coast on a previously ...

New York Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


Hong Kong's Iconic Sogo Department Store Races to Refinance Loan
The operator of the Sogo department stores in Hong Kong has less than a month to refinance a loan coming due, people familiar with the matter said, ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


RBI's new draft guidelines have digital wallets feeling the pinch - MSN
... did not wish to be identified. Pressure Washers Are Becoming Obsolete Thanks to This Compact Invention · Ad. Jetterix. Founders and senior industry executives ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


How Fanatics cornered the sports collectibles market - CNBC
No such equity terms, however, have been agreed on under the FIFA-Fanatics pact, a source familiar with the matter told CNBC, who declined to be named ...

CNBC  ∙  May 21, 2026


Vietnamese EV maker VinFast's move to shift $7 billion in debt ...
One Vietnam-based financial analyst who declined to be named because of the sensitivity of ⁠the matter, said ​it was possible that there was another ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Varde Partners Aims to Raise $1 Billion Asia Private Credit Fund
The vehicle aims to deploy capital across Asia, with a focus on India, Australia, and Southeast Asia, the people said, who asked not to be identified discussing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


Aquarian Seeks More Backers for $4.1 Billion Brighthouse Deal
Some institutional investors have committed to take a piece of the financing, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


Canadian Fund Firm Mackenzie Cuts Portfolio Managers to Trim Costs
The firm cut staff in the investment management, technology and product divisions, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


Aflac Follows Alphabet Into Japan's Booming Yen Bond Market
The coupon on the 10-year tenor was 3.482%, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified because the information is private.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


US quantum investment includes groups tied to Trump administration
A person close to the company said 1789 was a passive minority investor with no involvement in PsiQuantum's operations. A spokesperson for Trump Jr ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


Goldman Sachs eclipses Morgan Stanley's Michael Grimes on ...
A person close to SpaceX who is independent from both banks said that the stabilisation was likely to be the most lucrative role. Pedestrians cross a street ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


Iran Has Destroyed Roughly $1 Billion Worth of US Reaper Drones
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. More From Bloomberg. President Trump Hosts Congressional Picnic. Iran Says the US's Latest Proposal Has ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


Is Chris Hohn Britain's answer to Warren Buffett? - Financial Times
Before saying anything else, Hohn told Misra “what you guys have done over here is very foolish”, according to a person with direct knowledge of the meeting.

Financial Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


Up First briefing: Congress funding package; Iran war; Raúl Castro
A person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly told NPR that Netanyahu railed against a proposed deal to end the war. Trump told ...

NPR  ∙  May 21, 2026


Anthropic, Microsoft in talks about Maia AI chip deal - CNBC
Anthropic has not yet closed a deal with Microsoft over the use of the Maia, said a person familiar with the deal who asked not to be named in order to discuss ...

CNBC  ∙  May 21, 2026


Cursor Hits $3 Billion Annual Sales Rate Ahead of SpaceX Deal
Cursor now has more than 3,000 customers paying at least $100,000 each for its software on an annualized basis, said the person, who asked not to be named ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


You Can Give Knicks Fans T-Shirts. But Will They Wear Them? Well …
Marty R., 78, a fan from the Upper East Side who declined to give his last name out fear of being “doxxed” for his fashion choices, mostly dismissed any ...

New York Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


INR/USD: Indian Rupee Rises Most in Asia on Intervention, RBI Steps
The Reserve Bank of India sold dollars in the offshore market, according to traders familiar with the development, who declined to be identified as the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


Executive Assistants Making $100000 a Year Are Losing Jobs to AI
... declined to be identified discussing private information. Contact us: Provide news feedback or report an error · Confidential tip? Send a tip to our reporters.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


Narendra Modi starts to let Indians feel the economic pain of Iran war
Now, citizens must prepare for an economic shock that could be comparable to the Covid-19 pandemic, said one top government figure who declined to be identified ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


From bitter coffee to all-terrain vehicles: China-Russia trade ties ...
One Chinese salesperson, who declined to be identified, said he was selling furniture designed by a well-known Danish brand online in Russia, sourced directly ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


Palestinians drop bid for a senior U.N. role after U.S. pressure - NPR
... a person familiar with the matter told NPR on Thursday — a potential reference to the end of President Trump's term. The person spoke on condition of ...

NPR  ∙  May 21, 2026


Blanche to meet with senators - Live Updates - POLITICO
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will meet with a group of Senate Republicans today at 11 a.m., a person familiar with the planning said. The meeting ...

Politico  ∙  May 21, 2026


Trump and Netanyahu held tense call this week about Iran ... - NPR
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense call this week, according to a person familiar with the matter not authorized to ...

NPR  ∙  May 21, 2026


Exxon May Return to Venezuela, Ending a Long Fight With Its Leaders
Rodríguez, who ran Venezuela's oil industry under Mr. Maduro, to entice the company back into the country, according to a person familiar with those offers.

New York Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


Elon Musk and Other CEOs on Trump's Trip to China Sought Relief
... a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to speak publicly. As part of its solar and energy storage business, Tesla had been looking to buy ...

New York Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US ...
... a person familiar with the White House's deliberations with the tech industry but not authorized to speak about them publicly. The directive was being ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 21, 2026


Turkey passes tax amnesty as war strains economy - Financial Times
“It's a tactic, the kind of thing you deploy when in trouble,” said one businessperson, who asked to remain anonymous. “It's not a game-changer.” One of the ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


LIV Golf offers players equity as it fights for survival - Financial Times
... according to several people close to the talks. LIV will need to make radical changes to convince prospective investors it can be financially viable. Its UK ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 21, 2026


Alex Rodriguez and Jaclyn Cordeiro split after three years - MSN
A source close to Rodriguez revealed they have been separated for roughly two months. E! News + 4. "To clarify, Alex and I are currently taking some time ...

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Billionaires' Row Tower Valued at $600 Million in Refinancing
57th St., at more than $600 million once certain leasing milestones are reached, according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


LIV Golf seeks to raise up to $350 million from investors - CNBC
... requested anonymity given the confidential nature of the discussions. The capital raise plans are being taken to market by boutique investment bank Ducera ...

CNBC  ∙  May 21, 2026


Vitol moves to open Mexico fuel terminal years after bribery scandal ...
The sources, who requested anonymity due to commercial sensitivity, said Vitol has spoken with Mexican officials about its plan. ​Reuters was unable to ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Asia's currencies are flashing oil shock alarm - Reuters
The government source and the four ⁠banking sources requested anonymity as they were not authorised to speak publicly. Indonesia on Wednesday announced a ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Taiwan may limit currency switching for TSMC dollar dividends to ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter ​said. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say - Reuters
Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation ​and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, ‌three sources familiar with the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Trump's 2024 campaign discussed an 'anti-weaponization' fund ...
... sources familiar with the matter said. The disagreement over the eligibility of certain January 6 rioters isn't the only unsettled issue. Others have ...

CNN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin ...
... on condition of anonymity because the matter is private. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Starbucks scraps AI inventory tool across North America: Reuters
... people with direct knowledge of the situation. The tool was part of CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to fix the coffee chain's persistent product shortages that ...

CNBC  ∙  May 21, 2026


Starbucks scraps AI tool for automating inventory at North American ...
... people with direct knowledge of the situation. The tool was part of CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to fix the coffee chain's persistent product shortages that ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  May 21, 2026


Exclusive - Starbucks scraps AI inventory tool across North America
... people with direct knowledge of the situation. The tool was part of CEO Brian Niccol's efforts to fix the coffee chain's.

MSN  ∙  May 21, 2026


Eswatini quickly embraced Trump's deportee program ... - Reuters
According to three senior government sources briefed on the matter, ​Prime Minister Russell Dlamini met then-Acting U.S. Charge d'Affaires Caitlin Piper in ...

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Soccer-Renewables magnate Riquelme launches Real Madrid ...
... with knowledge of the matter, the first challenge in more ‌than two decades to Florentino Perez's vice-like grip on the world's richest soccer club.

Reuters  ∙  May 21, 2026


Bird Construction Readies Its First Corporate Bond Sale - Bloomberg
... looking to sell bonds for the first time, and aims to raise around C$250 million ($181 million), according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


Lone Star Weighs Sale of Lender IKB After Nearly 20 Years
... a sale of IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG nearly two decades after investing in the German lender, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


JPMorgan Boosts Warner Bros. Loan to $10 Billion as Merger Looms
... with knowledge of the matter. More From Bloomberg. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy. Modi's Toffee Gift to Meloni Ignites Rally in Wrong Indian ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


H.B. Fuller Said to Bid Over £600 Million for UK's AMS
... Medical Solutions Group Plc, a British maker of tissue-healing medical products, as it seeks to push into healthcare, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 21, 2026


U.S. bears brunt of Israel's missile defense, Pentagon assessments ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive security matters. By contrast, Israel fired fewer than 100 of its Arrow interceptors and around 90 ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 21, 2026