Anonymous Source Tracker

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


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


Abu Dhabi Builds a New Deal Machine Around its Crown Prince
This account is based on conversations with people familiar the matter, who declined to be identified discussing sensitive information. Some said the recent ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 3, 2026


AI White-Collar Gig Economy Is Booming. Can It Last? - Bloomberg
One of them, who declined to be identified, told me they'll never make as much money as they are right now. But a question looms: When does the music stop ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 3, 2026


Indonesian miners halt spot coal exports over proposal to cut output
Both traders declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. POLICY IMPACT. Prices of lower-grade ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Porsche Mulls Cutting Electric Sports Cars to Rein In Budget
... declined to be named discussing internal deliberations. The gasoline versions of the two models for years proved a relatively affordable path to owning a ...

Yahoo Finance  ∙  February 3, 2026


Iran demands changes in venue and scope of talks with US, source ...
A source familiar with the situation said earlier on Tuesday that Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner was due to take part in the talks, along with U.S. ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Iran threatens to withdraw from US talks, requests change of venue ...
A source familiar with the situation said on Tuesday that Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, was due to take part in the talks, along with US Special Envoy ...

None  ∙  February 3, 2026


Iran risks Trump's ire with new diplomatic demands, provocations
this Friday, two sources with knowledge tell Axios. Meanwhile, the Iranian military conducted two provocations against U.S. vessels in the Gulf, according ...

Axios  ∙  February 3, 2026


Lula inclined to back Haddad nominees for Brazil central bank ...
Mello also faces resistance inside the central bank, two separate sources with knowledge of the matter said, adding that his name had neither been coordinated ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Iran wants to change venue, format of nuclear talks with US, Axios ...
... Friday be moved to Oman from Istanbul and be held in a bilateral format, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing two sources with knowledge of the matter.

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Exclusive-Italy, France and Germany to lead EU critical materials ...
... sources with knowledge ‌of the matter said. The EU unveiled a plan in December to reduce its dependence on China for key raw materials, including ‌a joint ...

None  ∙  February 3, 2026


Palestinians Return to Gaza for First Time in Nearly Two Years
Asked whether the Popular Forces were present at the crossing, an Israeli security official, who requested anonymity to discuss operational details, said ...

New York Times  ∙  February 3, 2026


India was willing to wait out Trump term on trade deal - MSN
The officials requested anonymity because the "meeting was private". The Business news agency was declined comment on the meeting by both India's Ministry ...

MSN  ∙  February 3, 2026


Can the Kennedy Center survive with Trump's name attached?
... requested anonymity to speak freely on the subject. D.C. and neighboring Virginia and Maryland all went to Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, with District ...

The Hill  ∙  February 3, 2026


US soon to issue general license for oil production in Venezuela ...
... in Venezuela, as Washington seeks to encourage expanded output in the OPEC nation since capturing its president, three sources close to the matter told Reuters.

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Governor to propose $200-per-person Connecticut tax rebate
... sources close to the administration said Monday. The plan, which would direct $200 to individuals earning less than $200,000 per year and $400 to couples ...

USA Today  ∙  February 3, 2026


Harvey Elliott: What now? - The Athletic - The New York Times
Sources close to Elliott, speaking anonymously to protect their positions, say he hoped for an early return to Anfield as he was unable to join another ...

New York Times  ∙  February 3, 2026


Why the Cavaliers traded former All-Star Darius Garland for James ...
LeBron James will be a free agent this summer, and if he chooses to play a 24th NBA season, sources close to him said Cleveland would be an obvious destination.

New York Times  ∙  February 3, 2026


Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home early after latest Epstein files
Sources close to the Royal Family also say that although Mountbatten-Windsor's poor judgement needed sanction, he does remain a member of the family and on ...

BBC  ∙  February 3, 2026


With latest Minnesota fraud case looming, the lead prosecutors have ...
Sources close to the attorneys who left have cited a variety of factors for the staff shakeup, including caseload management, structural issues within the ...

CBS News  ∙  February 3, 2026


US soon to issue general license for oil production in Venezuela ...
... sources close to the matter told Reuters. The move by the.

MSN  ∙  February 3, 2026


Grizzlies continue their teardown by trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to Jazz
The people with knowledge of the trade spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced; ESPN and the Stein Line previously reported ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 3, 2026


Regulator investigates after jets brush wingtips at Mumbai airport
However, an executive at one of the airlines told the BBC on the condition of anonymity that Airbus A320 aircraft operating domestic routes in India ...

BBC  ∙  February 3, 2026


A New Word Game Brings Competition, and Trash Talk
... people with direct knowledge of the changes. The California Post: News Corp, the parent company of The New York Post, has exported its brand of screaming ...

New York Times  ∙  February 3, 2026


RBA Hikes Key Rate to Combat Renewed Inflation Pressures
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. Copper is a key growth pillar for Australia's big miners BHP and Rio Tinto, and China's booming demand is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 3, 2026


Turkey Is Preparing to Host US-Iran Talks in Istanbul - Bloomberg.com
... people with direct knowledge of the matter. Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan expects some regional powers to join, the people said, asking not to be ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 3, 2026


The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles' private estate ...
... person familiar with the matter said. British media reported that Mountbatten-Windsor will live temporarily at Wood Farm Cottage while his permanent home on ...

ABC News  ∙  February 3, 2026


Exclusive-Nvidia's AI chip sale to ByteDance hinges on conditions ...
... person familiar with the matter. The U.S. said it would ‌approve the license about two weeks ago, the person said, but Nvidia has not accepted the U.S. ...

None  ∙  February 3, 2026


Ghana offers levy cut as sweetener for higher gold royalty regime ...
The source said the finance minister told companies he was open to dialogue, though parliament could still pass the royalty amendment as it is unless the ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Exclusive: Morocco's finance ministry vetoes pipeline tender | Reuters
... the source said. Sign up here. The energy ministry had said on Monday it was putting the tender on hold due to what it called "new parameters and ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


KKR prepares OPI owner Wella Company for US IPO, sources say
... could value the global beauty company at meaningfully more than the $4.3 billion KKR paid for it, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


CEO's payout, workplace relationship spur upheaval at Ontario ...
The Globe spoke with eight sources familiar with the matter to understand what caused recent upheaval in CAAT's senior ranks. The Globe is not identifying ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  February 3, 2026


Malaysia's Petronas set to sign LNG supply deal with QatarEnergy ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, will sign a contract for ...

Reuters  ∙  February 3, 2026


Malaysia's Petronas set to sign LNG supply deal with QatarEnergy ...
... sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, will sign a contract for up to 2 million metric tons per annum of LNG, one of.

MSN  ∙  February 3, 2026