Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Washington Post begins sweeping layoffs amid cost-cutting - MSN
According to a source familiar with the situation, the layoffs will primarily affect sports, books, and the company's podcast unit. The metro desk will also ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Murder of ex-NFL player possibly connected to 3 other ... - MSN
According to sources close to the investigation, the string of murders in the Compton Creek area began on Oct. 5, 2025, when a woman, identified as 52-year ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Sources: If traded, Detroit Lions are 'first choice' of Maxx Crosby - MSN
According to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation, if the decision is made by the Raiders front office to trade the 28-year-old, the Detroit ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


'Work with us,' Poilievre says he told Carney in meeting - MSN
Prior to it, though, a government source speaking on background had told Global News that Carney planned to raise several measures from the Budget ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Tourists flock to Virgin Island as Bohol's famous sandbar reopens
Among the visitors was Rui, who asked to be identified only by his first name, who toured the sandbar with his family for the first time. “[I'm] so lucky ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Man, woman shot in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood near ...
A source said there was a baby in the back seat of the car, who was not injured. No one was in custody in the shooting Wednesday afternoon. Calumet Area ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Lewis Hamilton Allegedly Only Looking For An 'Extended Booty Call ...
A previous report from The Blast noted that a source said Kim had been on a "few dates" with Hamilton before their trip to the City of Love. More in ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


London's Stephen Friedman Gallery abruptly closes, enters ... - MSN
According to an anonymous source with knowledge of the gallery's operations, about forty people are employed by the gallery in London and New York, and all ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Browns RB Quinshon Judkins concerning injury update comment
On a recent episode of “The Tony Rizzo Show” on ESPN Cleveland, show host Tony Rizzo stated that an anonymous source recently spotted Q still in a heavy walking ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Pinterest sacks two engineers for creating software to identify fired ...
... an anonymous source. The source, whom the BBC said was “familiar with the firings”, said the code created an alert as to which employee names were being ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Bezos cans Amazon reporter in layoff bloodbath - MSN
The employee, who spoke on background, added that only two editors and three reporters remain in the newspaper's San Francisco office. Another employee who ...

MSN  ∙  February 4, 2026


Intel, AMD Warn China Customers Of Months-Long CPU Delays
... sources familiar with the matter. Don't Miss: Missed Nvidia and Tesla? RAD Intel Could Be the Next AI Powerhouse — Just $0.85 a Share. Deloitte's #1 Fastest ...

None  ∙  February 4, 2026


Trump ally Ed Martin loses oversight of DOJ 'weaponization' work ...
He no longer has an office in Justice Department headquarters and was moved to a satellite office where the pardon attorney staff are housed, the source said.

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Top consulting firms test boundaries with China workarounds | Reuters
... with knowledge of the matter. Sberbank didn't respond to detailed questions from Reuters about the engagement with KPMG and the discussions with Bain. Bain ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Woman's Dismembered Body Is Found in a Brooklyn Basement ...
... with knowledge of the matter who was not authorized to discuss it publicly. The New York City medical examiner's office will determine the cause of death. A ...

New York Times  ∙  February 3, 2026


Montage Technology set to price Hong Kong $902 million listing at ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter, raising as much as HK$7.04 billion ($902 ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Chip Designer Montage Is Said Set to Price $902 Million Hong Kong ...
... Kong listing at the highest possible figure, according to people familiar with the matter, putting it on course to raise HK$7 billion ($902 million).

Bloomberg  ∙  February 3, 2026


House Republicans eye next week for housing bill vote - Live Updates
House leadership is eyeing the week of Feb. 9 for a vote on a bipartisan housing package, according to four people with direct knowledge of the planning.

Politico  ∙  February 3, 2026


LSU student-athlete cleared by College Sports Commission after ...
A person with direct knowledge of the situation said Monday it was not a football player and not a department-wide investigation. The person spoke to The ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 3, 2026


Bank of America Joins US Banks' Borrowing Spree With Bond Sale
The three-part deal entailed six-year fixed- and floating-rate notes as well as an 11-year fixed-rate security, according a person with direct knowledge of the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 3, 2026


Cipher Taps Junk Debt Market to Fund Amazon-Tied Data Center
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. are among the banks managing the deal, the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 3, 2026


Sergey Brin is buying a $50M mansion in South Florida - NY Post
“It's a fine home, but nothing super special, and not nearly nice enough for one of the world's richest people,” a source said. “Everyone in town is talking ...

New York Post  ∙  February 3, 2026


Zoë Kravitz Plans to Join Harry Styles on Tour When She Can This ...
"Friends of Lenny say he is very protective of Zoë, but it really seemed like he enjoyed meeting Harry," a source said at the time. "From what people could ...

None  ∙  February 3, 2026


Meghan Markle's As Ever Brand Products Handed Out for 'Free'
“Apparently, there are two storage rooms packed with As ever product,” a source said. “They're literally just giving it away to employees — one (staffer) ...

None  ∙  February 3, 2026


Local officials oppose proposed ICE facility in Hutchins - Axios
"We will continue to work to see if we can turn this train to go another direction," Hutchins Mayor Mario Vasquez said.

Axios  ∙  February 3, 2026


Peter Mandelson's lobbying firm tells clients his stake is nearly ...
A person close to Global Counsel emphasised that Wegg-Prosser had not been giving guidance to Epstein. Another email shows Wegg-Prosser requesting Epstein's ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 3, 2026


Disney CEO: Josh D'Amaro picked to succeed Bob Iger - CNBC
... a person close to the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters. Iger was initially set to hand over the reins at the end ...

CNBC  ∙  February 3, 2026


Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopens, but few have been allowed ...
A person briefed on the matter who's not authorized to speak publicly tells NPR Israeli officials are urging a deal to end Iran's uranium enrichment ...

NPR  ∙  February 3, 2026


Democratic Senate primary erupts after candidate accused of ...
... asked to remain anonymous to speak more freely. CORNYN TORCHES DEMOCRATIC SENATE PRIMARY FIELD IN TEXAS. But the allegations once again inject race into the ...

None  ∙  February 3, 2026


Elon Musk merges SpaceX with xAI in record-setting deal valuing ...
The transaction values SpaceX at US$1-trillion and xAI at US$250-billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. Investors in xAI will receive ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  February 3, 2026


WNBA and players' union meet for 3 hours to try to push forward ...
According to a person familiar with the negotiations, the league didn't feel that proposal was much different then the previous one that the union had sent.

ABC News  ∙  February 3, 2026


Savannah Guthrie says her mom is a woman of faith and a source of ...
Authorities don't believe the abduction was part of a robbery or kidnapping-for-ransom plot, according to a person familiar with the investigation, who was ...

ABC News  ∙  February 3, 2026


U.S. could issue general license for oil companies to produce in ...
The Trump administration could issue a general license this week allowing U.S. companies to pump oil in Venezuela, said a person familiar with the plan.

CNBC  ∙  February 3, 2026


What to know about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of ...
There were signs of forced entry at Nancy Guthrie's home, according to a person familiar with the investigation, who was not authorized to publicly discuss ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 3, 2026


Nvidia nears deal to invest $20 billion in OpenAI funding ... - Reuters
Nvidia is nearing a deal to invest roughly $20 billion in OpenAI as part of its latest funding round, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


How Philadelphians are helping each other dig out more than 1 ...
A good Samaritan — who asked not to be identified — had spent hours jackhammering the ice by hand. Shannon Jessie, who lives next door, said the volunteer's ...

CBS News  ∙  February 3, 2026


Skillsoft Lenders Tap Counsel Again as Software Distress Worsens
... asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. Gibson Dunn previously represented lenders during Skillsoft's Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2020. The ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 3, 2026


Alternative Asset Firm Dawson to Debut Credit Secondary Strategy
... asked not to be identified because Dawson's plans aren't public. Those deals included Crescent Capital Group's $3.2 billion continuation fund on a 2016 loan ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 3, 2026


Video of US veteran honored in 2020 miscaptioned as Alex Pretti ...
A nurse who worked at the facility and asked not to be named said she captured the video in 2020 and it had been reshared and reframed online in ways she hadn't ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Another wave of departures in Minnesota's U.S. Attorney's Office
They asked not to be named for fear of retribution from their former employer and concerns that going public could jeopardize future work opportunities. Tom ...

Star Tribune  ∙  February 3, 2026


VA staff feel the chill of Alex Pretti's death - NPR
A VA nurses union official asked not to be named for fear of retaliation. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: Lately, VA workers, federal employees have been feeling a ...

NPR  ∙  February 3, 2026


Refiner Eneos to Expand Oil-Trading Portfolio Outside of Japan
They asked not to be named as they aren't authorized to speak to the media. Eneos will hire traders, as well as other executives in supporting roles, said ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 3, 2026


In Venezuelan oil region, industry reform sparks both hope and ...
We've waited many years to see our oil better paid,” said a manager with more than 20 years of experience at PDVSA, who asked not to be named. “Most ⁠people ...

None  ∙  February 3, 2026


Saudi National Bank Explores Foray into Booming SRT Market
Discussions are at an early stage and no specific deals have been shared with prospective investors, said the people, who asked not to be named because the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 3, 2026


ICE raids leave behind a heavy weight in Minnesota schools | CNN
... asked to be identified only by her first name. “My child hasn't had recess since December – it's not safe for them to be outside,” she added, “(Federal ...

CNN  ∙  February 3, 2026


Pakistan plans Benghazi consulate, lending legitimacy to Libya's ...
All three sources, who declined to be identified because they were not authorised to speak to the media, said the decision to open a consulate in Benghazi ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


India-US trade deal slashes tariffs; seen lifting exports, market ...
... declined to be identified. Although Trump said India would cut tariffs to zero, it is not yet clear which products will see zero duties or phased cuts, as ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


White House meeting fails to resolve US crypto legislation stalemate
... declined to be identified discussing private policy discussions. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The source anticipated there would be subsequent White ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Exclusive-India govt, central bank in talks with Alipay+ to integrate its ...
The sources declined ‌to be identified as the discussions have not been made public. India's finance ministry, the Reserve Bank of India and the National ...

None  ∙  February 3, 2026


How a price guarantee helped seal Pinault's Puma exit | Reuters
... declined to be identified because the matter remains private, told Reuters. And the clause ultimately helped Anta clinch the deal for one of the world's ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026