Anonymous Source Tracker

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


German company is set to scrap politically sensitive Chinese turbine ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The conservative chancellor has so far taken a tough public line on China, underscoring worries about China's ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


Exclusive-U.S. confirms nation's first travel-associated human ...
... a person with direct knowledge of it. CDC deferred questions to Maryland on a call with state animal health officials, Thompson said. “We found out via ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


Human screwworm: US reports first travel-associated case of flesh ...
Beth Thompson, South Dakota's state veterinarian, said that she was notified of a human case in Maryland within the last week by a person with direct knowledge ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


World's central bankers fear being caught in Fed's storm
"It's as if Trump learned from Abe," said one source familiar with the BOJ's thinking who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter. In turn ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


US orders more ships to southern Caribbean with eye on drug ...
... asked to remain anonymous. The sources declined to detail the specific mission of the deployments but have said that recent movements are aimed at ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


Who is Barcelona's Fermin Lopez? And why do Chelsea need ...
Sources at Barca — who, like all those cited in this article, asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships — claim that does not mean they will sell ...

New York Times  ∙  August 25, 2025


Teachers union files no-confidence petition for SLPS superintendent
Many who signed the petition asked to remain anonymous, citing fear of retaliation. “We believe in elected school boards and have faith in elected school ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


Decline in tourism and high prices continue to affect local restaurants
A restaurant manager off Fremont Street, who chose to remain anonymous, shared her concerns for the future. "There's a decline, especially in our industry ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


Man uses stranger's vehicle tag to win $200,000 prize, lottery says
The man, who chose to remain anonymous, said he saw the license plate during his more than 70-mile, one-way commute to work, the Maryland Lottery said.

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


Lucky San Antonian claims $1M from winning Powerball ticket
... Bulverde Road, in San Antonio. The winner chose to remain anonymous. Video Player is loading. Play Video. Loaded: 0%. Play. Current Time 0:00. /. Duration 0:00.

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


Set of lawsuits filed against catholic churches in southern New Mexico
Eight people, who chose to remain anonymous, went to attorney Levi Monagle and his team in 2024, seeking compensation for the sexual abuse they say they ...

MSN  ∙  August 25, 2025


Passenger Furious Over What 'Entitled' Neighbor Does on Busy ...
The 49-year-old man, who asked to remain anonymous, was flying from New Orleans (MSY) to Atlanta (ATL) when he encountered what he described as a "highly ...

Newsweek  ∙  August 24, 2025


Aldermen opting out of new Northwest Side tenant powers
The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, had tried to comply with the law. Her two tenants did not want the property and signed waivers to pass up a ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  August 24, 2025


How immigration crackdowns are starting to reshape America | CNN
The 38-year-old undocumented immigrant, who asked to be identified by her last name, López, feels like a weight has been lifted from her shoulders. But a ...

CNN  ∙  August 24, 2025


S. Korea, U.S. in talks over possible summit announcement on ...
... a source said Saturday, as Seoul seeks to ease restrictions, including on spent fuel reprocessing. Se...

MSN  ∙  August 24, 2025


Trump crime crackdown deploys troops in Washington's safest sites ...
We're not really doing much," said Sergeant Fox, who declined to give his first name. Fox is among almost 2,000 troops, including 1,200 from six Republican ...

Reuters  ∙  August 24, 2025


How a Grand Canyon 'good fire' exploded into a raging inferno - Los ...
“The fire jumped our lines on Friday, July 11,” said a still shaken parks employee who was on the front line that day and asked not to be named for fear of ...

LA Times  ∙  August 24, 2025


City Council race heats up as Zohran Mamdani remains frontrunner ...
She's really not that progressive, she's a moderate, but regardless it would be bad politics” to challenge her, the source said. Sources also pointed out that ...

New York Post  ∙  August 24, 2025


Three people found unresponsive after police call in Blue Mountains
A neighbour, who did not want to be named, said they heard sirens in the street from around 7.30am. "We had no idea what was going on," they said. Sponsored ...

MSN  ∙  August 24, 2025


Keurig Dr Pepper Said Near $18 Billion Deal for JDE Peet's ...
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter. The combined company will later separate its ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 24, 2025


Santos Set to Announce Extension of Adnoc Exclusivity, AFR Says ...
The statement is expected to be made to the stock exchange on Monday, the newspaper said, citing unidentified people briefed on the matter. The previous ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 24, 2025


National Security News, Articles & Updates | Fox News | Fox News
... sources briefed on the matter. Navy sailor faces life in prison after selling military secrets to China for $12K payment. China 2 days ago. Navy sailor faces ...

Fox News  ∙  August 24, 2025


HIV drugs in South Africa are difficult to access after US aid cuts | AP ...
... requested anonymity requested anonymity, holds a government supplied ...

Associated Press  ∙  August 24, 2025


South Africa's most vulnerable struggle to find HIV medication after ...
... requested anonymity requested anonymity, holds a government...

None  ∙  August 24, 2025


Politics chat: FBI searches John Bolton's home, National Guard in ...
Two sources familiar with the investigation who weren't authorized to speak publicly told NPR that the search of Bolton's home and office was tied to his ...

NPR  ∙  August 24, 2025


Health & Pharma News | Latest Healthcare Stories | Reuters
... sources familiar with the situation. Ryan Chang reports. Up next. Serbian scientists experiment with mealworms to degrade polystyrene. Tiny mammal fossil ...

Reuters  ∙  August 24, 2025


Exclusive-First human screwworm case in US traced to person in ...
... sources familiar with the situation. The person, who received treatment in Maryland, is the first confirmed case in the U.S. of New World screwworm, a ...

MSN  ∙  August 24, 2025


Russia's Lavrov outlines terms for Ukraine peace: big power security ...
... sources familiar with top-level Kremlin thinking told Reuters. Sign up here. Lavrov told NBC News' "Meet the Press" that Putin and U.S. President Donald ...

Reuters  ∙  August 24, 2025


Tallis firms as Kangaroos assistant coach after NRL rejection of ...
Sources with knowledge of the situation talking on the condition of anonymity told this masthead Tallis is expected to be included as one of Walters' two ...

MSN  ∙  August 24, 2025


UK MPs voice alarm at rise in online abuse over immigration debate ...
One female member of parliament, who asked to remain anonymous, said she had this weekend reported an online rape threat linked to her support for asylum ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 24, 2025


TPG Joins Asia's Rush for Mid-Sized Buyouts With Latest Fund ...
San Francisco-based TPG had its first closing for an Asia emerging companies fund in the first quarter, according to people familiar, who asked not to be named ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 24, 2025


$2 Water, $1,100 Gone: How Street Vendors Are Scamming Drivers
Another woman, who asked not to be named, lost $800 after scanning a QR code offered by a group of teens when she didn't have cash. She intended to tip $5 ...

MSN  ∙  August 24, 2025


Spotify Said It Was Making a Super Premium Service. Where Is It ...
... a person familiar with the matter. Spotify already offers some presales and has spoken with major concert promoters and ticket sellers about expanding that ...

Bloomberg  ∙  August 24, 2025


'No magic fixes' for Democrats as party confronts internal and ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the situation who was granted anonymity to share internal discussions. Ultimately, the no confidence vote will not move ...

Star Tribune  ∙  August 24, 2025


Five Starbucks plants are cutting two weekly days of production ...
... days a week to meet demand, a source said. How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching Your Mortgage · Ad. LendingTree. Elevate Your Investing Strategy:.

MSN  ∙  August 24, 2025


EXCLUSIVE: Prince William and Prince Harry Could Make Dueling ...
... a source said a source ...

MSN  ∙  August 24, 2025


As troops march in Washington, patrons give restaurants a miss
The owner of a casual restaurant a couple of miles from the White House, who requested anonymity because of fear of retaliation from government and law ...

MSN  ∙  August 24, 2025


Column: How Colin Kaepernick's story fizzled out - Los Angeles Times
After speaking off the record with several people familiar with the Kaepernick project, I can say this much seems true: The creative differences Pitaro ...

LA Times  ∙  August 23, 2025


FBI searches home and office of ex-Trump national security adviser ...
... as part of a criminal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information, a person familiar with the matter said.

Star Tribune  ∙  August 23, 2025


Man who alleged rapes and secret burials in Dharmasthala temple ...
A SIT official who did not want to be named told the BBC on Saturday morning that the man "has been arrested for perjury". In early July, the middle-aged ...

BBC  ∙  August 23, 2025


Staffordshire County Council 'cannot condone' England flag graffiti
A man, who also did not want to be named, disagreed and said it was a matter of national pride. "I don't think there's any respect for the country now," he ...

BBC  ∙  August 23, 2025


Three people in a life-threatening condition after 'arson attack' at ...
Another Ilford resident, who did not want to be named, said he came outside after hearing screaming and sirens, where he saw three "severely burned" people ...

MSN  ∙  August 23, 2025


Private again: Soho House retreats from public markets after rapid ...
... people briefed on the matter. MCR says it plans to expand by opening sites rather than adding throngs of new members to the existing 46 houses. Another will ...

Financial Times  ∙  August 23, 2025


Exclusive: Syria to revalue currency, dropping two zeros in bid for ...
... sources familiar with the matter and documents reviewed by Reuters. The step is intended to strengthen the Syrian pound after its purchasing power collapsed ...

Reuters  ∙  August 23, 2025


Ghislaine Maxwell provided no incriminating information during ...
Blanche was accompanied by an FBI agent and another DOJ official and Maxwell was with three of her attorneys, according to sources familiar with the meeting.

ABC News  ∙  August 23, 2025


Trump administration may attempt to deport Abrego Garcia to ...
The Trump administration may attempt to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. “We will not stop fighting ...

ABC News  ∙  August 23, 2025


FBI searches former Trump adviser John Bolton's home and office ...
Sources familiar with the matter told ABC News that the search, carried out by the FBI, was related to allegations that Bolton is in possession of ...

ABC News  ∙  August 23, 2025


Exclusive: ADB to back Pakistan rail upgrade as China financing ...
... prolonged delays in securing financing from Beijing threatened to put a strain on a strategic mining project, two sources said on Friday.

Reuters  ∙  August 23, 2025


NYC creep busted 32 times since 1983, including 6 sex crimes
“We are doing everything we can by putting more cops on the trains,” the source said. “It goes back to the courts. They look at these public lewdness cases ...

New York Post  ∙  August 23, 2025


'Diplomatic knife fight' over PNG enters new phase with deepening ...
The contest between China and Australia for influence in the region is a “diplomatic knife fight … a daily battle and permanent,” the source said. Rugby ...

The Guardian  ∙  August 23, 2025