Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Israel agrees to allow Syrian troops limited access to Sweida | Reuters
... asked to be identified only by his first name out of fear of reprisals. "The clashes haven't stopped," he said, adding that "we can't get news easily ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Exclusive: Bank of England scrutinizes lenders for dollar risk amid ...
All of the people familiar with the supervisor's requests asked to remain anonymous because the discussions with the BoE are private. A spokesperson for the ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Chatbots in the classroom: how AI is reshaping higher education
An Oxford undergraduate, who asked to remain anonymous as they have not disclosed using AI in their essays, says the technology had a negative impact on ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 18, 2025


6 women now claim they carried babies for Cali surrogacy couple ...
Shockingly, one surrogate in Pennsylvania and another in Virginia — who both asked to remain anonymous, citing privacy issues — are both currently pregnant ...

New York Post  ∙  July 18, 2025


The Ford SVT Contour — The Sleeper You Totally Missed
Editor's Note: This personal reflection was submitted by a Guessing Headlights staff member who asked to remain anonymous. Sponsored Content. What ...

MSN  ∙  July 18, 2025


Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' at Neom is reviewed as it considers its ...
"They're finally starting to make financially sound decisions," the consultant, who asked to remain anonymous due to restrictions on speaking to the press, said ...

CNBC  ∙  July 18, 2025


Why has Japan set up a task force to deal with foreigners? | CNN
“They came to Japan because they couldn't make a living in their countries,” said the 78-year-old man, who asked to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature ...

CNN  ∙  July 18, 2025


What's next for the NFLPA after Lloyd Howell's shocking resignation?
“The board of player representatives will meet as soon as possible to determine next steps,” a person close to the situation told USA TODAY Sports. They ...

USA Today  ∙  July 18, 2025


Trump Aims Tariff Double Whammy at Industries, Nations by Aug. 1 ...
... according to a person familiar with the matter. Trump said he is likely to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals by month's end, and import taxes on ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 18, 2025


Trump administration taking new steps to block wind and solar ...
The memo was sent to Interior staff on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with it and an Interior official who had seen the document who were both ...

Politico  ∙  July 18, 2025


Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create ...
The merger discussions began during the first quarter of this year, according to a person familiar with the talks who isn't authorized to discuss them publicly.

Star Tribune  ∙  July 18, 2025


Prosus offers to slash Delivery Hero stake to address EU concerns ...
... concerns over its 4.1 billion euro ($4.78 billion) Just Eat Takeaway deal, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


G20 finance chiefs back central banks' independence as they seal ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday. Boards, Policy & Regulationcategory · Exclusive: Bank of England scrutinizes lenders for dollar ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Greek fleet to keep shipping approved Russian oil despite new EU ...
... declined to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter. While it will be more difficult, such transactions remain "doable", said one source at a ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Bank of Japan may offer less gloomy view of US tariff hit in report ...
... declined to be identified, said. But the report may also reflect signs of resilience in U.S. and Chinese economies, as well as recent domestic data showing ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Exclusive: India's top think tank recommends easing investment ...
... declined to be identified. The proposal, reported for the first time by Reuters, is part of a plan to boost foreign direct investment in India and is being ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Mom Asks New Dad To Bring Car Seat To Hospital—Can't Believe ...
Nayomie Mejia from Tampa, Florida, hit record on her phone as soon as she saw what her partner, who has asked not to be named, had done. "I was tired, in ...

Newsweek  ∙  July 18, 2025


Sam Allardyce mystery mural gains former England manager's ...
A local worker, who asked not to be named and admitted he did not know who Big Sam was, described it as “the random-est thing I've ever seen”. He added ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 18, 2025


China VC Funds Tap Global Investors for $2 Billion in Comeback ...
... asked not to be named because the matter is private. Pop Mart International Group-backer BA Capital is raising another $150 million, the people said. Ince ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 18, 2025


G20 finance chiefs approach consensus in South Africa despite US ...
... asked not to be named. TARIFF THREATS. Finance ministers from Brazil, China, India, France and Russia also missed the Durban meeting, though South Africa's ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Apple sues leaker Jon Prosser for stealing iOS secrets
Image of an email sent from an anonymous source to Apple regarding Jon Prosser ...

MSN  ∙  July 18, 2025


Air India cockpit recording suggests captain cut fuel to engines ...
... an anonymous source briefed on an early US assessment of the evidence. The first officer, who was flying the Boeing 787, is heard questioning the captain's ...

MSN  ∙  July 18, 2025


Vietnam warns of food supply disruptions as African swine fever ...
... declined to be named as the person is not authorised to speak to the media. The agriculture ministry's Department of Animal Health didn't respond to Reuters ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


EU hits Russia with fresh sanctions aimed at banking and energy
The EU would continue talks with the US and other partners to reach a full deal on the cap, an official involved in the negotiations said. The latest ...

Financial Times  ∙  July 18, 2025


Exclusive: China quietly issues 2025 rare earth quotas, sources say ...
China has quietly issued its first 2025 rare earth mining and smelting quotas without the typical public statement, sources with knowledge of the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Three countries open to taking Palestinians from Gaza, Israel tells U.S.
... sources with knowledge of issue tell Axios. The spy chief, David Barnea, told White House envoy Steve Witkoff that Israel has been speaking in particular ...

Axios  ∙  July 18, 2025


Timeline of Lloyd Howell's tenure as NFLPA executive director from ...
Four sources with knowledge of the situation said that when it became apparent The Carlyle Group would have an opportunity to invest in the NFL, discussions ...

New York Times  ∙  July 18, 2025


January fire victims face mediation in faceoff with insurers - Los ...
Still, the department is considering referring some 400 unresolved complaints to its residential mediation program, two department sources with knowledge of the ...

LA Times  ∙  July 18, 2025


Grubhub Owner Wonder Seeks Up to $500 Million to Refinance ...
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. The new financing would include a payment-in-kind feature, allowing the company to defer at ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 18, 2025


Trump's DOJ contacted states for voter data, access to voting ...
... sources familiar with the outreach and letters obtained by ABC News. The outreach was made to at least six states. In some of the letters obtained by ABC ...

ABC News  ∙  July 18, 2025


Ex-Australian PM Morrison to testify before US House panel on ...
... sources familiar with the matter said, a move towards ending a years-long freeze in the trade. China imposed 100% tariffs on Canadian canola meal and oil ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Fincantieri set to pick Telecom Italia's cybersecurity boss to head ...
... executive at Telecom Italia's cybersecurity unit Telsy, to head its defence division, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Essex Police aware of video which appears to show vehicle drive ...
One resident living next to the Bell Hotel, who did not want to be named, said: “It's all horrible. Epping is a very nice place. “It is very unfortunate ...

MSN  ∙  July 18, 2025


Lloyd Howell was sunk by his own secrets and destined to fail
The person did not want to be identified because of the sensitivity of the situation. The final nail in the coffin appeared to be the ESPN report that he ...

USA Today  ∙  July 18, 2025


Death of New Hyde Park student Anthony Benitez Cabrera, 15, in ...
... did not want to be identified because he wasn't authorized to speak about the case. The suspect then fled on his e-bike, the official said, with police ...

None  ∙  July 18, 2025


Stockton police respond to ICE facility after immigration arrests
He declined to give his name or speak to the media. Stockton residents, leaders demand answers. Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, D-Tracy, sent a letter to ...

USA Today  ∙  July 18, 2025


Christian patriarchs visit Gaza after deadly Israeli strike on church ...
An Israeli official who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to speak on the record confirmed that Netanyahu had placed the call and said that ...

LA Times  ∙  July 18, 2025


Catholic and Greek Orthodox leaders enter Gaza in rare solidarity ...
An Israeli official who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to speak on the record confirmed that Netanyahu had placed the call and said that ...

MSN  ∙  July 18, 2025


Inside CBS' 'agonizing decision' to cancel Colbert's top-rated late ...
However, the “pros” ultimately won out because, according to sources close to the network, “The Late Show” was losing money and there was no apparent path ...

CNN  ∙  July 18, 2025


'A wild and orgasmic ride': Basic Instinct set for 'anti-woke' reboot ...
Joe Eszterhas, the screenwriter of 1992 smash Basic Instinct, is to write a reboot sources close to the project are calling “anti-woke”. As first reported ...

The Guardian  ∙  July 18, 2025


Congo, M23 rebels to sign declaration of principles to end fighting ...
... sources said sources said on Friday. The declaration, expected to be signed on Saturday in Doha, comes amid heavy U.S. ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


India to issue climate risk disclosure rules for banks in the next few ...
... sources said. The disclosures are likely to be on a voluntary basis from fiscal year 2027 and then mandatory from fiscal year 2028. India's financial year ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Kazakhstan CPC Blend oil heads to Asia as European demand ...
Prices for CPC crude for delivery to North Asia are about $3.50 to just below $4 a barrel above September Dubai quotes, the sources said. This is below the ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


UK, India likely to unveil trade deal next week, including whisky, EVs ...
India and Britain are expected to seal a long-awaited free trade deal next week, two Indian government sources said, granting Indian textiles and electric ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


Exclusive | Inside the Ukraine tech factories building drones to ...
Nomad Drones, and a second company that requested anonymity to avoid Russian targeting after having been struck multiple times, are in the business of ...

New York Post  ∙  July 18, 2025


G-20 Nearing Consensus on Communique Despite Trump Trade War
... requested anonymity to discuss the talks. “At a time when the world is more uncertain, we need more engagement not less, we need more robust and resilient ...

Bloomberg  ∙  July 18, 2025


McConnell evolves from GOP leader to Senate wildcard
A second Republican senator who requested anonymity to speak on the subject said McConnell doesn't mind sticking Trump in the eye given their rocky relationship ...

The Hill  ∙  July 18, 2025


LA County sheriff training facility explosion victims ID'd
It's unclear what sparked the deadly blast, though investigators are preliminarily looking at a possible training accident, a person briefed on the matter told ...

New York Post  ∙  July 18, 2025


UAE developer Arada seeks $500 million Islamic bond as ...
United Arab Emirates property firm Arada Developments is seeking up to $500 million from an Islamic bond, or sukuk, two sources familiar with the matter ...

Reuters  ∙  July 18, 2025


DOJ fires Maurene Comey, daughter of James Comey and a ...
... sources familiar with the matter. It was not clear why. One of the sources said the Justice Department cited Article II of the Constitution, which ...

NBC News  ∙  July 18, 2025