Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Mali troops re-enter strategic northern town after separatists withdraw
"For us, war is not a ​race against the clock," the source said. Changes headline, adds government statement in paragraph 2. Reporting by Mali newsroom ...

Reuters  ∙  October 6, 2026


Euroleague shareholders reject NBA Europe offer, door open for ...
The Euroleague is eager to press ahead with ​expansion, the source said, turning attention to whether the NBA will submit a revised proposal before those ...

Reuters  ∙  October 6, 2026


In run-up to election, ICE is asking detainees if they voted illegally
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal operations. An internal ICE email reviewed by The Washington Post said that beginning Oct. 1, immigrants ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 6, 2026


Should Robert Rauschenberg's Art Studio Be Saved?
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly. Courtney Martin, the foundation's executive director since 2024, said in ...

New York Times  ∙  October 6, 2026


Seventh person arrested in suspected plot to attack U.S. planes in ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said last week that “there are strong indications ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 6, 2026


U.S. preparing formal request to Russia for information on plague ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic matters. Russian authorities have imposed quarantines on several hospitals in the area, but ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 6, 2026


Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft From British ...
Fairford, the officials said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters. All of the Air Force bombers were withdrawn over the ...

New York Times  ∙  October 6, 2026


Moonshot Said to Eye Early 2027 IPO After Value Hits $50 Billion
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The Chinese artificial intelligence champion has also begun laying the groundwork to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 6, 2026


Nordic Data Center Group ASP Is Said to Weigh Oslo IPO
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter. The Norwegian company is sounding out prospective investors to gauge their interest ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 6, 2026


FBI counterintelligence squads hit by staffing shortages - NPR
... people familiar with the matter. The staffing shortages are so significant that in many of the FBI's 56 field offices, counterintelligence squads only have ...

NPR  ∙  October 6, 2026


DeepSeek latest funding round could reach $15 billion - CNBC
... people familiar with the matter told CNBC. The AI startup has fielded strong interest from state-backed funds, investment arms of listed Chinese companies ...

CNBC  ∙  October 6, 2026


SpaceX seeks $40 billion financing led by Apollo to buy Nvidia chips ...
... people ‌familiar with the matter people ‌familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  October 6, 2026


AI Video Startup Kling Picks Banks for $1 Billion-Plus IPO - Bloomberg
... Kling AI has picked banks for a Hong Kong initial public offering that could raise at least $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 6, 2026


Republicans to spend $5 million in South Carolina Senate race as ...
Lindsey Graham. The spending was confirmed by a person with direct knowledge of the plans. The spending is meant more as an insurance ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 6, 2026


German bank board member to leave despite clean brothel loan probe
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Prosecutors said on ​Tuesday their investigation was ongoing and that they had requested a ​copy of ⁠the ...

Reuters  ∙  October 6, 2026


NBA Merger Offer Rejected by Euroleague in Blow to Expansion
... league has rejected a merger offer from the NBA, dealing a blow to its expansion plans, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 6, 2026


JPMorgan hires veteran dealmaker Rob Sweeney amid investment ...
​JPMorgan has hired more than 1,000 bankers globally this ​year, a source said, and has been expanding coverage teams across industries ‌and ⁠regions as ...

Reuters  ∙  October 6, 2026


Seahawks pull about-face on Joe Mixon signing in surprise twist
I had a source close to Joe tell me recently there's some hope, but I think it's probably over.”.

New York Post  ∙  October 6, 2026


How Sainsbury's rediscovered its appetite for supermarket megadeals
“We're now in a situation where everyone is looking at everyone else,” said a person close to the failed talks. “No one wants to be left behind.” Additional ...

Financial Times  ∙  October 6, 2026


Israelis grapple with reports that Netanyahu was warned of Oct. 7 ...
... a person close to the matter told NPR, also on the condition of anonymity as they're not authorized to speak publicly. The UAE has not denied such a call ...

NPR  ∙  October 6, 2026


Venture Global Is in Talks to Sell US LNG to More Chinese Buyers
For PetroChina, the supply would total more than 1 million tons per year, said the people, who declined to be identified because the discussions were ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 6, 2026


LA and San Diego residents 'horrified' by Trump suggesting Iran ...
For Jessica, who declined to be identified by her full name because she fears for the safety of her Mexican-born parents, the comments marked a new low for ...

The Guardian  ∙  October 6, 2026


Japan's $15 billion Rapidus chip bet hinges on winning customers
If it didn't work out, we couldn't go back to TSMC, so we have to be cautious," said one executive who declined to be identified because the deliberations are ...

Reuters  ∙  October 6, 2026


Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey trigger mutual defence pact
But an official close to the situation cautioned that interoperability of military forces was “difficult, especially in the middle of a war”. Saudi Arabia ...

Financial Times  ∙  October 6, 2026


UK Chancellor Tells Bank CEOs No Decision Yet on Tax in Budget
The chancellor said the UK faces a tough fiscal position, but no decision on tax has been made, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 6, 2026


Firmus Stock Overhang Said to Make Some Investors Wary on IPO
... asked not to be identified as the deliberations are private. Firmus priced the IPO at A$11 a share, implying a valuation of about A$43.7 billion ($30.3 ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 6, 2026


Opinion: Texas student journalists deserve the freedom to speak
Student A, a student journalist who chose to remain anonymous, shared her experience and observations surrounding free speech. “There is a huge culture of ...

LA Times  ∙  October 6, 2026


David Ellison Cements Status as Hollywood Mogul With Studio ...
Ellison thought the two studios would complement each other and that Warner in particular was undervalued, according to a person familiar with his thinking.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 6, 2026


Flydubai attacker received flight training in New Zealand
He was interrogated by Israel's Shin Bet domestic intelligence directorate this week, according to a person familiar with the matter, who added that the two ...

Financial Times  ∙  October 6, 2026


Americans deeply skeptical of taxpayer-funded election ads, poll finds
... declined to be named. Trump said late on Monday that he would pay for ads himself or with money raised from the MAGA political committee. One ad features ...

USA Today  ∙  October 6, 2026


Blackstone, Bain, Warburg prepare final bids for Fuji Media's ...
The people declined to be named as the information is confidential. Fuji Media said in a statement "the ‌method, scale, ⁠timing, and other details" of ...

Reuters  ∙  October 6, 2026


Deutsche Bank Hires BP Trader Garland for Rebuild in US Power
Garland is expected to start in the coming weeks, said the people who asked not to be named discussing private information. He will focus on US financial ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 6, 2026


MadeGood Granola Bites Owner Reaches Unicorn Status After Deal
While financial terms weren't disclosed, the deal makes Riverside a unicorn, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 6, 2026


U.S. Sends Reaper Drones to Colombia and Ecuador to Hunt Cartels
The transfer was described by two U.S. officials familiar with the decision who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly on ...

New York Times  ∙  October 6, 2026


Patrick Surtain II, Pat Bryant ankle injuries less serious than feared ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't addressed the status of either player or the extent of their injuries. Either or both ...

Washington Post  ∙  October 6, 2026


Firmus Said to Plan Allocating Half of IPO to Existing Investors
... to existing shareholders, putting Nvidia Corp and Blackstone Group in a position to increase their stakes, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 5, 2026


Millennium to Hire Jera Power Trader in Japan Energy Push
Millennium Management is set to hire a power trader from Japan's top utility, according to people familiar with the matter, the biggest move yet by the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  October 5, 2026


Oil slips as Middle East crude exports rise, G7 to release stocks
... sources close to the matter. In Europe, Ukraine will double down on attacking Russian oil refineries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Reuters ...

CNBC  ∙  October 5, 2026


CNN's Mark Thompson to stay on after Ellison takeover, but some ...
... a source close to the situation. Another person said the company could eventually pivot to a single executive running both CNN and CBS News. Advertisement.

New York Post  ∙  October 5, 2026


Mamdani's DSA allies side with NYC public housing residents over ...
... a source close to the matter confirmed. “The Chapter calls on Mayor Mamdani to halt this demolition, and, in doing so, we are uplifting the demands of the ...

New York Post  ∙  October 5, 2026


CNN's Mark Thompson to stay on after Ellison takeover, Bari Weiss ...
A source close to the situation said David's father, Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison, who is largely backing the acquisition, “still loves Bari” and wants ...

New York Post  ∙  October 5, 2026


Intesa's MPS bid set to redraw Italian banking landscape | Reuters
The next hurdle for Intesa (ISP.MI) , opens new tab is a decision by Italy's antitrust authority, which a ‌person close to the matter said is due ...

Reuters  ∙  October 5, 2026


Jeff Koons Is Selling $100 Million of His Personal Art Collection
A person close to the Christie's deal said that Koons's motivation for selling the collection was to invest back into his art practice. Advertisement. SKIP ...

New York Times  ∙  October 5, 2026


Sham embryos, trafficked women: Greek fertility clinic trial set to start
But the parents whose genetic material was stolen and used to create other children for sale have ongoing “horror and moral injury”, a person close to the case ...

The Australian  ∙  October 5, 2026


Mattel investor Ariel pushes for sale as turnaround stalls - Reuters
Authentic Brands approached Mattel last week, potentially valuing it at around $6 billion, a source said. Oct 5 (Reuters) - A major Mattel (MAT.O) , opens ...

Reuters  ∙  October 5, 2026


Cam Jurgens recovery from concussion - USA Today
He is now in the concussion protocol, a source said. SOURCE: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo. Your fantasy edge starts here Sync your league for custom roster ...

USA Today  ∙  October 5, 2026


Peru prison inmates sew 'pope dolls' ahead of pontiff's visit - Reuters
"Right now, we are in 'pope mode'," ​said Nanny, an inmate who asked to remain anonymous as she ⁠carefully stuffed a doll with cotton. "We found out last ...

Reuters  ∙  October 5, 2026


Commanders receiver Jaylin Lane has a fractured and dislocated ...
... a person familiar with the situation a person familiar with the situation, after getting hurt in the team's game against Indianapolis on Sunday in ...

Newsday  ∙  October 5, 2026


CBS Sports head David Berson takes over Skydance global ... - CNBC
Silberwasser informed his team of the news Monday in an e-mailed note, said the people, who asked not to be named because the communication was private.

CNBC  ∙  October 5, 2026


What the Euro's Fall Says About the Risks Investors Are Watching
Fast-money funds in Asia sold the euro for dollars in spot trading, according to traders who asked not to be named as they are not authorized to speak publicly.

Bloomberg  ∙  October 5, 2026