Anonymous Source Tracker

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


CFTC Considers Blocking CME's 24/7 Oil Contract Bid - Bloomberg
The news caught the US derivatives regulator by surprise, a senior agency official said, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential deliberations.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 12, 2026


Paramount Purchase of Warner Bros. Cleared by Justice Department
... asked not to be identified discussing a decision that hasn't been publicly announced. More From Bloomberg. Paramount, Netflix Battle For Warner Bros ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 12, 2026


This Is Why You Should Never Ask a Flight Attendant for a Seat ...
According to an American Airlines gate agent at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) who asked to remain anonymous, upgrades always follow an upgrade order ...

Yahoo  ∙  June 12, 2026


Anonymous alumna donates $10M to Russell Sage College - MSN
A Russell Sage alumna and her husband, who have asked to remain anonymous, have made a gift of $10 million to support Russell Sage College.

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


Minnesota women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit signs $1.1M ...
A person with direct knowledge of her contract told USA TODAY Sports the reworked deal raised Plitzuweit's annual base salary to $1.1 million. Plitzuweit ...

USA Today  ∙  June 12, 2026


Trump Live Updates: FISA Surveillance Law Is Set to Lapse After ...
A person with direct knowledge of the board's meeting, which was held virtually, said that Mr. Trump was on the line as board members — and a guest attendee ...

New York Times  ∙  June 12, 2026


Microsoft eyes possible Xbox spin-off and popular gaming franchise ...
While three people with direct knowledge of the discussions told The Information that no restructuring plans are imminent, high-level discussions remain active.

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


U.S. and Iran close to signing ceasefire deal, officials say
... on the condition of anonymity under ground rules set by the administration. Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, told state media that he was “hopeful ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 12, 2026


How to remove Iran's enriched uranium still needs hashing out - report
The individual, who requested anonymity, added that while a deal signing is not 100% certain, the odds are now at "probably more like 80-85% now." How To ...

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


Panthers and wide receiver Jalen Coker agree on $35M contract ...
... a person familiar with the situation. Panthers coach Dave Canales declared late last season that Coker, signed as an undrafted free agen...

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


US-Iran peace deal text agreed, says Pakistan's PM - MSN
There is no mention of that figure in reconstruction funding in the MOU, said a person familiar with the situation. The proposal discussed by the parties ...

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap ...
A Chinese space-company executive, who declined to be identified as he is not authorized to speak ‌to media, said the most optimistic scenario would see ...

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


South Korea's SK Hynix to opt for Nasdaq for planned US listing ...
The company selected Nasdaq over the New York Stock Exchange, said the sources, who declined to be identified because the information was not public. Expand ...

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


Analysis-SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech ...
A Chinese space-company executive, who declined to be identified as he is not authorized to speak to media, said the most optimistic scenario would see ...

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


Microsoft considers selling Xbox brand amidst restructuring and layoffs
... people with direct knowledge of the discussions, Holmes says. 5 Social Security Changes Coming in 2026 That Impact Everyone (Plus Benefits You Could Claim).

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


Video from inside Tracy medical supply warehouse shows fire's ...
They did not want to be identified but said they heard the fire alarm go off and did not see sprinklers activate. Sign up for our Newsletters · Firefighters ...

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


Eighty residents sue SpaceX, saying Elon Musk's constant rocket ...
One plaintiff who chose to remain anonymous showed Reuters her home in Port Isabel, Texas — less than 6 miles away from Starbase as the crow flies. Per the ...

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


US bank regulators ramp up scrutiny of AI use at financial companies
The sources declined to be identified because the discussions are private. The OCC, which regulates U.S. banks, did not respond to a request for comment ...

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


Nancy Guthrie case takes major turn after Mexico officials get grim ...
A person close to the situation said earlier that life is far from normal for Guthrie, and no one anticipates that changing in the near future. "The grace ...

MSN  ∙  June 12, 2026


Fatal air crashes involving suspected or confirmed deliberate pilot ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. A cockpit recording of dialogue between the two pilots supported the ​view that the captain ...

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


U.S. bombs Iran for second straight night - Axios
"We will strike them hard tonight and hopefully Iran makes a good decision," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

Axios  ∙  June 11, 2026


China cancels high-level meetings with EU - Financial Times
“Two dialogues planned for this month were cancelled by the Chinese side at short notice,” said one person familiar with the matter. No reason was given ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 11, 2026


OpenAI mulls slashing prices ahead of competition from Anthropic
OpenAI is reportedly considering cutting prices for paid access to its AI models, the WSJ reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

CNBC  ∙  June 11, 2026


China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Sign up here. The issue ‌was also discussed during talks in Seoul between top trade negotiators of the two countries ahead ...

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


Kai Trump video from NBA Finals omits boos for grandfather - MSN
A source familiar with the situation said the modified clip was provided to Kai, without confirming who made the changes. VT + 2. The Independent. The night ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Pentagon locks down multiple floors, evacuates parts after sensor ...
A source familiar with the situation told CNN that alarms were raised when a Pentagon sensor system detected the possible presence of anthrax. Anthrax is ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Griffin supercharges his Miami bet after Mamdani tax fight - MSN
... a person with direct knowledge of the plans. Griffin, who's worth $48.3 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, has amassed about five acres ...

MSN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Oklahoma prison criticized for allegedly incarcerating people in ...
“The [food] trays are kicked in by the guards through human waste,” wrote another prisoner who asked to remain anonymous. “I went 50 days without a shower ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 11, 2026


'It's torture': prisoners' letters expose subterranean Oklahoma ...
“They have these beds they cuff you to like in a crucifix and leave you there for hours,” wrote one H Unit prisoner who asked to remain anonymous. Sparks ...

The Guardian  ∙  June 11, 2026


'Anything could happen': SpaceX IPO poses big test for Wall Street ...
“Anything could happen, the stock might double on the day,” said one former investment banker who asked to remain anonymous. “But if something scary happens ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 11, 2026


Ariana Grande to White House: Don't use my music for 'heinous ...
A source close to Grande ​said her team is looking into how to remove ​the music from the video as soon as possible. Grande, a singer and ‌Academy ⁠Award ...

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


Trump cancels planned strikes and touts progress, Iran says no deal ...
Those mediators “hit some breakthroughs,” a source said. What has the recent timeline looked like: Iran passed along its latest draft of the proposed ...

CNN  ∙  June 11, 2026


Spare us the hypocrisy on voter fraud - New York Post
... an anonymous source in the Washington Post). “Let's do the math here: 1. Trump praises Russia and Putin for being a strong leader 2. Reports of Russia ...

New York Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


Vance's chief of staff to exit by summer's end
Reses has not announced the next step in his career, but NBC reported via an anonymous source that Reses could reunite with Vance in the future. This is a ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  June 11, 2026


Reality Behind Prince Harry and Meghan's Latest Security Scandal
The story quoted an anonymous source. The couple has never commented publicly on the Matthews family or their gate. The Daily Express followed up with ...

Newsweek  ∙  June 11, 2026


Woman Has Ovarian Tumor Removed, But Surgeons Discover ...
Oli, who asked to be identified by her first name only, told Newsweek she had spent years searching for answers as her symptoms worsened from childhood into ...

Newsweek  ∙  June 11, 2026


Hundreds of Long Island massage spas sell sex ... - Newsday
One business owner, who asked that his name not be used because he said he has been threatened by spa owners, said he has had to deal with ugly aspects of ...

Newsday  ∙  June 11, 2026


Panthers and wide receiver Jalen Coker agree on $35M contract ...
A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with wide receiver Jalen Coker on a three-year, $35 million contract ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


Pentagon workers shelter in place due to air quality issue - CNBC
Pentagon guards have put on gas masks, according to a person familiar with the situation who told CNBC. A hazardous materials team from the Arlington County ...

CNBC  ∙  June 11, 2026


Darnell Nurse gives the Oilers a short list of teams he would accept ...
Nurse provided the Oilers with a short list of teams he would be willing to be traded to, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  June 11, 2026


Darnell Nurse gives the Oilers a short list of teams he would accept ...
Nurse provided the Oilers with a short list of teams he would be willing to be traded to, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 11, 2026


Absent From the SpaceX and OpenAI I.P.O.s? Chinese Investors.
... asked not to be identified because they were not authorized to speak publicly. OpenAI, another leading A.I. company, is likely to impose the same ...

New York Times  ∙  June 11, 2026


Hanuman Wind Pulls Bond Again as Parent Governance Clouds
... a second time after it failed to attract the desired investor demand, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified.

Bloomberg  ∙  June 11, 2026


Citigroup Raises $6.25 Billion in Year's First High-Grade Bonds
... asked not to be identified. Price talk for the longest-tenored note tightened to a premium of 0.67 percentage point above Treasuries from about 0.95 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 11, 2026


Danantara Starts Bond Sale in Test After Indonesian Selloff
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. More From Bloomberg. Danantara to Start US Bond Roadshow as Indonesia Rout Deepens. Jakarta CBD as ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 11, 2026


Todd Boehly's Firm Expands in Miami Skyscraper for Billionaires
The firm will lease 8,000 square feet (740 square meters) at 830 Brickell, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified because ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 11, 2026


JPMorgan Doubles Private Bankers in Singapore Team to Over 50
Most hires were for the Indonesian market, with about 20 staff from fewer than 10 last year, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the recruitment ...

Bloomberg  ∙  June 11, 2026


Andy Reid has jokes about Patrick Mahomes' record ... - USA Today
The total value of Mahomes' deal is worth $504.75 million, a person close to the situation confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. They spoke on condition of ...

USA Today  ∙  June 11, 2026


GSK boosts oncology rebuild with $11 billion Nuvalent deal | Reuters
A person close to the deal said that there had been competition for Nuvalent, which in part explained the 40% premium to the biotech's closing price before ...

Reuters  ∙  June 11, 2026


LIV Golf events in doubt as Saudis drip-feed funding - Financial Times
A person close to the fund said LIV had always been funded in instalments. LIV received a capital injection of about $66mn in early May, according to a ...

Financial Times  ∙  June 11, 2026