Anonymous Source Tracker

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


AP Was There: Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery
A cemetery official who declined to give his name to two Western reporters who visited Mitinskoye said a monument will eventually be built to those who died.

Washington Post  ∙  April 25, 2026


US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to ... - Newsday
... a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive information. The information was delivered during a ...

Newsday  ∙  April 25, 2026


Aborted Pakistan trip leaves Trump with tough choices on Iran talks
He could still agree to meet with the U.S. in the coming days, said an Iranian diplomat and other people briefed on the matter. But there were few signs ...

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


Arvind Kejriwal wanted to pacify AAP MPs, they quit before meeting ...
... due to any reason, people with direct knowledge of the matter told NDTV. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  April 25, 2026


Donald Trump and the remaking of America's media order
... according to several people close to him. Harbath sees these moves as commercially motivated. “Their calculus is, sure, Democrats might take over in four ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 24, 2026


India wheat output likely to fall, missing forecast as rain, hail cut yields
The dealers declined to be named in line ‌with ⁠their companies' policies. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. Supplies are still expected to meet local ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


St. John's gets commitment from Columbia guard Avery Brown
“He has a maturity that [Pitino's staff] values, is strong and has a great attitude,” a source familiar with the situation said. Brown said that at the end ...

Newsday  ∙  April 24, 2026


MPS would only sell Generali stake under a government‑approved ...
A sale would only ⁠happen in a way "that safeguards Italy's national financial security," the source said, making clear that this meant any buyer must ​be ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


Exclusive: US soldier charged with Maduro bets was blocked from ...
When Van Dyke tried to open an account at Kalshi, the platform's safeguards that include ID requirements blocked him, the source said. Unlike other U.S. ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


Plane skids off runway in Kenya, passengers unharmed - Reuters
The plane skidded ​after landing at Mandera airstrip at about 8:30 a.m., overshot the runway and plunged into a thicket, the source said. Pictures shared ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


Camp Mystic license imperiled, but troubled camp could still reopen
“They did receive a deficiency letter; most camps are going to receive a similar deficiency letter,” a person familiar with the matter said Friday, due to ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 24, 2026


China to Curb US Investment in Tech Companies After Meta Deal
... person familiar with the matter. Fellow Chinese startup StepFun received similar instructions, another person said, asking to remain anonymous to discuss a ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


FDA Gives Three Vouchers for Faster Psychedelic Approvals
The groups running trials include Compass Pathways, Transcend Therapeutics and the nonprofit Usona Institute, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


US deploys Ukraine-made Sky Map anti-drone system in Saudi - MSN
... speaking off the record. The Pentagon has not publicly acknowledged Sky Map's presence at Prince Sultan or commented on the arrangement with its Ukrainian ...

MSN  ∙  April 24, 2026


Hut 8 Readies High-Grade Bond Sale For Google-Backed Data Center
Francisville, Louisiana, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Morgan Stanley have ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


Arvind Kejriwal called MPs to his house, but didn't know what was ...
... due to any reason, people with direct knowledge of the matter told NDTV. Side Sleepers Get Achy Shoulders, Few Know This "Side Sleeper" Trick · Ad. Derila.

MSN  ∙  April 24, 2026


Student Contest Based on Trump's Garden of Heroes Downplays ...
... person briefed on the matter. The bureau said it is not pursuing a case. Cyber Agency Nominee Withdraws: Trump's long-stalled pick to lead a key U.S. ...

New York Times  ∙  April 24, 2026


US Considers Using Defense Production Act for Spirit Bailout
... a potential bailout of Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity because the talks are private.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


Baltimore Ravens to play Cowboys in Brazil in Week 3 - Ravens Wire
They requested anonymity because they were not cleared to discuss the schedule publicly. The game in Maracaña Stadium will be the first of at least three in ...

USA Today  ∙  April 24, 2026


White House loosens rules for preserving presidential records
A White House official, speaking on background to discuss internal processes, told The Washington Post that “it is impossible to view the memo and the ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 24, 2026


Dozens of Enid homes damaged in tornado that hit Air Force base
“What a mess,” said the property owner, who declined to give his name. As damage assessments and debris cleanup are ongoing Friday morning, the Oklahoma ...

USA Today  ∙  April 24, 2026


White House pushed out new AI official after just four days on the job
... on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations. Officials were concerned about Burns having worked at the AI company, which has fought ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 24, 2026


Kushner and Witkoff Traveling to Pakistan to Resume Iran Talks
Earlier, the Iranian officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomacy, said Mr. Araghchi had been expected to meet with Mr ...

New York Times  ∙  April 24, 2026


EU Leaders Seek More Energy Help After Measures Fall Short
... on the condition of anonymity. More From Bloomberg. Operations At Glass House Brands New 5.5 Million Square Foot Cannabis Farm. US Reduces Marijuana ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


Lobbyist for man pardoned by Trump indicted on extortion charges
Court papers did not identify ​the former client, but two people familiar with the matter said it ​was Joseph Schwartz, the nursing home owner who received ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


Jane Street's $40 billion trading haul tops rivals, sources say - Reuters
In 2025, Citadel Securities posted trading revenue ​of about $12.2 billion, up 25% from 2024, according to sources familiar with the matter, who requested ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


Stellantis to focus funding on core car brands as CEO ... - Reuters
... sources said, with a "material increase" to their funding. The world's fourth-largest automaker by sales is set to outline its long-term strategy, which ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects ... - Reuters
Pakistani sources said earlier that a U.S. logistics and security team was already in place in Islamabad for potential talks. Pakistan's foreign ministry ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


No briefings, no buzz: Senegal's Washington trip leaves investors ...
That follows months of limited information-sharing with the Fund, two sources close to the situation said. "Our key takeaway from the Spring Meetings was ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


NDP's only Quebec MP leaving for provincial politics, sources say
The news was confirmed Friday to The Globe and Mail by two sources with knowledge of the coming announcement. The Globe is not naming the sources as they ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  April 24, 2026


Todd Blanche Targets Trump's Enemies Amid Jockeying to Lead DOJ
Trump out of office each time that he ran, is expected to drag on longer and is playing out in Florida, according to people briefed on the matter who requested ...

New York Times  ∙  April 24, 2026


Michigan's Morez Johnson Jr. declares for NBA Draft, keeps eligibility
... on condition of anonymity because they weren't permitted to speak publicly. Johnson is projected by many as first round selection − ESPN and CBS both have ...

USA Today  ∙  April 24, 2026


Michigan's Elliot Cadeau declares for NBA Draft, but no need to worry
... on condition of anonymity because they weren't permitted to speak publicly. But fear not, the purpose of this entry is to gather intel and feedback for what ...

USA Today  ∙  April 24, 2026


Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off ...
A senior U.S. defense official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, did not dispute the accuracy of the reporting. “Well ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 24, 2026


Escalating Clashes Test Newly Extended Israel-Lebanon Truce
... on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomacy. Hezbollah, for its part, expressed contempt for the state of the cease-fire on Friday, pointing to ...

New York Times  ∙  April 24, 2026


Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other ... - CNBC
... on condition of anonymity to describe the email. The email stated that ABO is "just the absolute baseline for NATO," according to the official, who added ...

CNBC  ∙  April 24, 2026


US chooses Jim Furyk as Ryder Cup captain after Tiger Woods arrest
They spoke on condition of anonymity because of the PGA of America has not announced it. Furyk declined to comment in a text message. US golfer Tiger Woods ...

New York Post  ∙  April 24, 2026


KPMG and EY demote partners in end of job-for-life model
... with knowledge of the matter told the FT. Equity partners have traditionally lost their status only when they leave the firms, often when they reached a ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 24, 2026


Sonrava Hires Bank to Explore Asset Sales Following Lender Talks
... asked not to be identified because the discussions are private. More From Bloomberg. Operations At Glass House Brands New 5.5 Million Square Foot Cannabis ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


Pakistan Buys LNG Supply From Spot Market to Ease Energy Crunch
Pakistan opted not to buy two other shipments it was seeking via the same tender, said the traders, who asked not to be identified because the information is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


Intel to Hold Fixed-Income Calls Following Blowout Sales Outlook
and Deutsche Bank AG to arrange the calls, according to a person with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified because they're not authorized to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


SLB Seen Acquiring S&P Global's Subsurface Oil Software Business
... asked not to be identified discussing non-public information. More From Bloomberg. Operations At Glass House Brands New 5.5 Million Square Foot Cannabis Farm.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


Eagles fill big void, trade for Vikings' Jonathan Greenard - USA Today
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to trade defensive end Jonathan Greenard to the Philadelphia Eagles, a person familiar with the situation confirmed to USA ...

USA Today  ∙  April 24, 2026


Should a Straight Person Represent Stonewall's City Council District?
Wilson's campaign, according to someone familiar with the outreach. Before Mr. Mamdani made his endorsement, Mr. Wilson had secured the backing of ...

New York Times  ∙  April 24, 2026


Apple has a new CEO. Here's what it means for your next iPhone
“It's going to be an insider because it's such a cult.” Those are the words an anonymous source gave to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman back in 2024, when ...

MSN  ∙  April 24, 2026


France's Cosmobilis in talks to buy World Rally Championship rights ...
If negotiations and financing are concluded successfully, ​a deal could be announced in the summer, one person said. The sources, ​who asked not to be named ...

Reuters  ∙  April 24, 2026


Chick-fil-A Sells $650 Million of Investment-Grade Private Debt
The Atlanta-based company known for its fried chicken sandwiches borrowed in part to refinance existing debt, said the person, who asked not to be named ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 24, 2026


AI data centre emissions vastly underestimated, UK admits
A person close to the DSIT attributed the changes to “routine review”. For the original estimates, the government commissioned McKinsey to provide a 10-year ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 24, 2026


Bain Capital to sell stake in Bridge Data Centers at $5 billion valuation
The two sources declined to be identified as the information was confidential. Bain Capital, Citi and JPMorgan declined to comment. "The claims are ...

MSN  ∙  April 24, 2026


Investors push for higher yield on $14bn of Oracle-backed data ...
The deal is expected to close next week, according to a person familiar with the deal. “The strength of this financing is a powerful validation of what we ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 24, 2026