Anonymous Source Tracker

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


FDA refuses to consider Moderna flu shot in move experts claim is ...
The FDA official who refused to be named on Wednesday dismissed the reporting as “gossip in the hallways of the FDA” from “a disgruntled person getting ...

The Guardian  ∙  February 13, 2026


Desperate Thornville residents struggle without electricity and food ...
Another victim of the power outage, who refused to be named, said his children had to go school after taking a cold bath in the morning and without breakfast.

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Going back to dollar? Russia floats US partnership with plans for oil ...
They declined to be named because the memo is private. They added that moving away from China would be difficult, as Beijing has become an essential ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Trump admin rips Mamdani, local Dems as activists override gov't ...
A source familiar with the situation tells Fox News Digital that an American flag was previously not displayed at the monument and park officials had to ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Nike to raise prices over Trump tariffs - MSN
Footwear priced between $100 and $150 will increase by $5. Shoes priced at more than $150 could face a $10 upcharge, a person familiar with the matter told The ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Arkansas man wins $680K Natural State Jackpot, plans to split it ...
The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, purchased the winning ticket at Park Hill Shell, located on 3100 J.F.K. Blvd. in North Little Rock. Should You ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Morgan Stanley seeks to raise $500M for India fund strategy - report
The banking giant's asset management arm has approached investors on the plan, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the conversations ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Buckhead condo tenants say they've been left without running water ...
"An explanation wouldn't make a difference," said one tenant who asked not to be identified. "I just want it fixed." With no usable plumbing inside their ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Royal source: Charles didn't contribute to Andrew's £12M to Giuffre
The remainder of the £12million was apparently raised by a donations from other royals - b ut a source close to the King has denied reports that Charles ever ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Rep. James Clyburn Weighing Presidential Endorsement Ahead of ...
... a source close to the congressman. "I have a wife and three daughters, so you figure it out," Clyburn said, laughing. "They are my family, they are my ...

ABC News  ∙  February 13, 2026


Cops hunt adults who led 200 students in anti-ICE school walkout
Another woman, who also refused to be identified, admitted she was at the protest but was only there to keep the kids company and help them cross the streets.

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


India's top private refiner gets US license to buy Venezuelan oil - MSN
... reported on Friday, citing sources with knowledge of the situation. Should You Leave Assets to Your Children in a Trust or as a Gift? Ad. SmartAsset.

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Meta plans to hire Safe Superintelligence CEO Daniel Gross ... - MSN
... The Information reported, citing sources with knowledge of the matter. Safe Superintelligence is an AI startup founded by former OpenAI chief scienti...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Canada, Denmark deepen defence ties after Greenland annexation ...
Senior federal officials, speaking on background at a technical briefing this week, said the new agreement captures and improves upon many of the aspects of ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Apple Ramps Up Work on Glasses, Pendant, and Camera AirPods ...
... asked not to be identified because the plans haven't been announced. A spokesperson for Cupertino, California-based Apple declined to comment.

Yahoo Finance  ∙  February 13, 2026


Bad Bunny and his Super Bowl halftime show just had a brush with ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The agency is said to have shelved any additional scrutiny barring further evidence, this person added. Expand ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Epstein files: A treasure trove of content for TikTok creators - MSN
... asked to be identified by his first name. The question of trust aside, the smartphone-wielding public outnumbers dwindling journalists. The same week of the ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


How Minnesota's singing resistance is expanding across the nation
Zoom out: The Twin Cities movement is only the beginning, said organizer Sarah, who declined to give her last name because of security concerns. The group ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


Canada's defence industrial strategy is big on ambition, but not ...
“What is good about this document is that finally we have one,” said one defence procurement insider speaking on background. “Great. We are now at the ...

None  ∙  February 13, 2026


Nvidia to lease Nevada data center financed by junk bonds: report
... with knowledge of the matter. The bond deal was increased to $150M on Thursday, amid strong demand for the offering. Yields on the bonds may be around 6 ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


MAC nearing vote on adding Sacramento State to league as football ...
Multiple sources with knowledge of the potential agreement spoke to Yahoo Sports under condition of anonymity. Officials at Sacramento State declined to ...

MSN  ∙  February 13, 2026


NBC News Author Gordon Lubold
... sources with knowledge of the matter. 5d ago. news. /. White House · news. /. White House · Trump has privately shown serious interest in U.S. ground troops in ...

NBC News  ∙  February 13, 2026


Eyeing the Midterms, Kennedy Pivots Toward Food and Away From ...
Kennedy to focus on issues that unite people and to de-emphasize vaccine policy, according to a person familiar with internal strategy discussions who spoke ...

New York Times  ∙  February 12, 2026


Germany Is Trying to Shield Defense Firms From China
... according to a person familiar with the matter. Yet these changes come with inevitable costs. Chinese supplies are typically cheaper than the alternatives ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 12, 2026


Exclusive: China buyers snap up U.S. sorghum, Australian barley as ...
All the sources declined to be identified as they were not authorised to speak to the media. By January 29, data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

Reuters  ∙  February 12, 2026


Vietnam's To Lam expected to attend Board of Peace meeting in US ...
The sources, who declined to be named because the information was not public, said the visit could also include announcements on aviation-related commercial ...

Reuters  ∙  February 12, 2026


In Hong Kong's IPO boom, Chinese banks face talent crunch test
... declined to be named as the deliberations were private. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The rush to raise capital in Hong Kong intensified in recent ...

Reuters  ∙  February 12, 2026


Blue Owl's Stack Adds to AI Debt Rush With $2.1 Billion Loan
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Natixis SA, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., Societe Generale SA and ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 12, 2026


U.S. Forces Leave Base in Syria Used in Fight Against ISIS
About 1,000 U.S. troops remain in Syria, according to a U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak ...

New York Times  ∙  February 12, 2026


Easy money? No, this scam can wreck your credit – and your life - BBC
Speaking on the condition of anonymity, she told the BBC that she wanted to warn others about the risks, having lost her own job, her bank account and her ...

BBC  ∙  February 12, 2026


Biden-pardoned Maduro ally again targeted by DOJ - The Hill
... on the condition of anonymity due to the ongoing legal probe. Prosecutors are reviewing Saab's potential involvement in regime leader Nicolas Maduro's ...

The Hill  ∙  February 12, 2026


Educators walk a difficult line as students bring ICE concerns into ...
Stacy B., a teacher in St. Paul who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the subject, said she has offered to bring groceries to families of her ...

The Hill  ∙  February 12, 2026


Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss ...
A federal agent who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the investigation confirmed that was Rocha Cantú. The Miss ...

Newsday  ∙  February 12, 2026


Viral Minneapolis CorePower yoga video sparks protest over ICE
“I'm guiding students out of shavasana and finding out that somebody else has been murdered in the street,” says the teacher who requested anonymity, fearing ...

USA Today  ∙  February 12, 2026


Trump, Netanyahu end meeting without Iran agreement - MSN
... people close to the matter. Iran open to negotiate over nuclear program, but rules out broader talks. The meeting followed indirect US and Iran talks in Oman ...

MSN  ∙  February 12, 2026


IPO-bound Flipkart's new venture on the anvil? Walmart's company ...
According to an Economic Times report, citing people close to the matter, Flipkart is planning a foray into the online food delivery space. The report ...

MSN  ∙  February 12, 2026


Seeking Mexico foothold, China's BYD and Geely bid to buy car plant
... sources familiar with the matter. Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker VinFast is the third finalist, one of the people said. The interest from Chinese ...

CNBC  ∙  February 12, 2026


Kari Lake set to launch Arizona Senate bid next month ... - ABC News
Kari Lake is set to launch an Arizona Senate campaign next month, three sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News.

ABC News  ∙  February 12, 2026


Exclusive: Seeking Mexico foothold, China's BYD and Geely bid to ...
SS) , opens new tab, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker VinFast (VFS.O) , opens new tab is the third ...

Reuters  ∙  February 12, 2026


El Paso airport grounding was in response to testing of U.S. military ...
... morning was in response to the U.S. military testing technology that can be used to take down drones, according to four sources familiar with the matter.

NBC News  ∙  February 12, 2026


Trump touts good relations with Venezuela, says oil magnate ...
... sources familiar with the matter, though Sargeant said he is not a formal adviser. Trump said Washington was "dealing very well" with Venezuelan interim ...

Reuters  ∙  February 12, 2026


DEA supervisor arrested as US shutters Dominican Republic office ...
... a current and former U.S. official briefed on the matter told The Associated Press.

Washington Post  ∙  February 12, 2026


World News - Minnesota Star Tribune
... official briefed on the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. February 12, 2026. World · Remote community grieves the 8 killed in Canada's deadliest ...

Star Tribune  ∙  February 12, 2026


Ukrainian arms producers receive first wartime export licences, Kyiv ...
A source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters dozens of export applications had been approved. Ukraine has limited budget funds, but has accumulated ...

Reuters  ∙  February 12, 2026


Venezuela's PDVSA offers expanded oil areas to joint venture ...
... oilfields already assigned to their projects, three sources with knowledge of the matter said, a move that could contribute to increased crude and gas output.

Reuters  ∙  February 12, 2026


Comcast-owned Sky's $2.2 billion ITV deal talks have ... - Reuters
... platform have slowed in recent weeks, three people with knowledge of the matter said, as the battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery disrupts the industry.

Reuters  ∙  February 12, 2026


Nvidia to Lease Data Center Funded by $3.8 Billion of Junk Bonds
... with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be named discussing a private transaction. The size of the bond deal was increased by $150 million on ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 12, 2026


Citadel Raises $1.25 Billion From US Bond Sale to Refinance Debt
... with knowledge of the matter. Pricing on the $500 million note maturing in 2031 tightened to 1.65 percentage points over the benchmark from initial talk of ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 12, 2026


The meeting ended, sources familiar with the exchange... - MSN
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MSN  ∙  February 12, 2026


The meeting ended, sources familiar with the exchange …
The meeting ended, sources familiar with the exchange said, with Kerr slamming his white board in frustration. Kuminga, incidentally, then went out and ...

None  ∙  February 12, 2026