Anonymous Source Tracker

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


NYC Real Estate Binge Piles Pressure on Germany's BVK
This article is based on conversations with more than a dozen people familiar with the matter who asked for anonymity to discuss private information. They ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


U.S.-Iran nuclear talks planned for Friday amid military buildup - Axios
... sources with knowledge and a U.S. official. A fourth source familiar with the planning said a meeting on Friday was "the best case scenario" but cautioned ...

Axios  ∙  February 2, 2026


Sources say Toronto remains the team most sources with …
Sources say Toronto remains the team most sources with knowledge of the situation see as a viable suitor for the All-Star big man. marcstein.substack.com.

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Carlyle in talks with potential UAE partners on Lukoil assets, sources ...
... sources with knowledge of the process said. Carlyle and Lukoil on Thursday announced a preliminary deal that would transfer a wide range.

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Ed Martin removed as head of Justice Department's 'Weaponization ...
... person familiar with the matter. Martin remains the department's pardon attorney, but is now working out of a building across Washington that houses some ...

Washington Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


Temasek, LIC are said to plan share sales in NSE's India IPO
... person familiar with the matter. State Bank of India Ltd and SBI Capital Markets Ltd are also likely to participate as sellers in the long-awaited IPO ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


OnlyFans in Talks to Sell 60% Stake Valuing Firm at $3.5 Billion
... person familiar with the matter person familiar with the matter. San Francisco-based Architect Capital has entered exclusive talks with OnlyFans owner ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


Poland Plans Japanese Bond Market Return After Two-Year Hiatus
The country is planning to price the bonds on Friday, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing the issue.

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


Private equity group's £1bn sale of UK accounting firm collapses
One person familiar with the matter said its partners will vote on whether to sell a stake. Saffery said it had begun a project to “explore options for ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI ...
The transaction values SpaceX at $1 trillion, and xAI at $250 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter. Investors in xAI will receive 0.1433 ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Inside a Minneapolis school where 50% of students are too afraid of ...
A 16-year-old Minneapolis high school student who was detained by ICE and did not want to be identified. Portrait of Andrea Castillo. By Andrea Castillo.

LA Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


Musk Is Said to Be in Advanced Talks to Combine SpaceX, xAI
Reuters reported last week that SpaceX and xAI were in discussions to merge, citing a person briefed on the matter and company filings. SpaceX, which is ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


'Deadbeat' hedge fund boss, sued by his own mother, declares ...
“That's an unbelievable net worth claim since it seems to exclude his trusts,” said one person briefed on the matter. Ader begged the Miami court, which is ...

New York Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


SpaceX is in advanced talks to combine with xAI - MSN
Reuters reported last week that SpaceX and xAI were in discussions to merge, citing a person briefed on the matter and company filings. SpaceX, which is ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


EIG Global Energy plans new fund to keep Aramco pipeline stake ...
... sources familiar with the matter sources familiar with the matter said. The so-called continuation fund would allow the U.S.-based infrastructure ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Exclusive: Apollo to invest in Canada's largest fitness club operator ...
The deal values the gym company at around C$2 billion ($1.46 billion), according to sources familiar with the matter. Sign up here. Founded by David 'Patch ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Engagement und Beiträge der vertrauenswürdigen Community - MSN
So in that case, yeah, an embarrassingly small amount. [Honnold will be paid in the mid-six figures for the climb, according to two people with direct knowledge ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


CVC to sell personal care business FineToday to Bain Capital in ...
... care company FineToday to Bain Capital, in a deal worth around 200 billion yen ($1.29 billion), a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Monday.

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


At least one LSU athlete among those investigated for potential non ...
A person with direct knowledge of the investigation said Monday the investigation was not department-wide and did not involve the football program. The ...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  February 2, 2026


Implications of Panama court ruling to quash CK Hutchison port ...
All parties are still in talks on the sale of CK Hutchison's ports, said a person with direct knowledge of the transaction, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Players' union frustrated with WNBA's lack of urgency in CBA talks
In the league's latest offer, the WNBA reportedly proposed a system where players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue, a person with direct knowledge ...

USA Today  ∙  February 2, 2026


Key House conservatives bow to Trump ahead of government ...
... a person with direct knowledge of one of her calls. But Luna and Burchett later told CNN they would likely drop their opposition after meeting with Trump on ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


At least one LSU athlete among those investigated for potential non ...
... A person with direct knowledge of the investigation said Monday the investigation was not department-wide and did not involve the football program.

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Explainer-What we know in Panama court ruling as CK Hutchison ...
All parties are still in talks on the sale of CK Hutchison's ports, said a person with direct knowledge of the transaction, who ‍spoke on condition of anonymity ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Exclusive-Saks ending e-commerce partnership with Amazon ... - MSN
On Friday, a source said Saks will wind down its Saks on Amazon storefront so it can focus on parts of its business it sees as spurring more growth. Ask A ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Lewis Hamilton Booked 'Couple's Massage' for Date — Source
A source said, “It all appeared to be very romantic.” They added, “Kim and Lewis made use of all the facilities on offer.” The insider also claimed, “They ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Diamondbacks, Carlos Santana in agreement on deal, per source
The agreement, first reported by the New York Post's Jon Heyman, is pending a physical, a source said. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Is the CSC investigating LSU football for potential NIL violations?
"A source said the inquiry is unrelated to the football program," Alexander wrote on social media. Not much else is known about the specifics of the CSC ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Justice Dept. Sidelines Ed Martin as Chief of Weaponization Group
(A person close to Mr. Blanche said the Schiff investigation did not play a significant part in the decision.) It is not clear what purpose the task force ...

New York Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


Trump extends a fragile truce with Colombia's Petro - POLITICO
“The president thinks he can whip [Petro] into shape,” according to a person close to the White House and familiar with the administration's South American ...

Politico  ∙  February 2, 2026


What do the Jeffrey Epstein files reveal about Peter Mandelson's ...
The FT first learned about these payments in September, at which point a person close to Mandelson described the allegation as “inconceivable”. Mandelson ...

Financial Times  ∙  February 2, 2026


Elon Musk is said to be in advanced talks to combine SpaceX, xAI
Reuters reported last week that SpaceX and xAI were in discussions to merge, citing a person briefed on the matter and company filings. SpaceX, which is ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


ICE seeking warehouse on San Antonio's East Side, angering local ...
... asked to remain anonymous asked to remain anonymous to ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Art Basel Qatar gets ready to open, featuring solo presentations by ...
According to a source who asked to remain anonymous but is familiar with the economics of the fair, shipping and other fees were subsidized, but it was by Basel ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Amazon Driver Caught in Viral Doorbell Camera Video Launching ...
The homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous, later shared the clip online. She told the outlet the comments caught her off guard and left her feeling ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Crazed woman who allegedly bashed diner with glass bottle, attacks ...
“She didn't have any facial expression, like, 'I'm angry' or whatever,” one of the victims, who asked to remain anonymous, previously told The Post of her ...

New York Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


Porsche Might Cancel the Planned Cayman and Boxster EVs Before ...
Bloomberg cites several people familiar with the matter who asked to remain anonymous while discussing internal plans. According to the report, Porsche's ...

None  ∙  February 2, 2026


Royal Mail-owned courier faces tribunal over drivers' rights
Two of the claimants, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Guardian they hoped the case would lead to improved working conditions. One said: “We need ...

The Guardian  ∙  February 2, 2026


The $3 Trillion AI Data Center Build-Out Spurs a Debt Market Boom
Lenders are eagerly awaiting other hyperscalers to follow Oracle's lead. One banker, who asked to remain anonymous because he wasn't authorized to speak ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


Trump launching massive stockpile to break China's critical mineral ...
Senior administration officials, who asked to remain anonymous, told Bloomberg News about the plan details. A White House official confirmed to the Daily ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


A new wave of departures hit U.S. attorney's office in Minnesota ...
The Minnesota Star Tribune reported Monday evening that eight lawyers have since departed the office or announced plans to do so. A person familiar with the ...

CBS News  ∙  February 2, 2026


Palestinians line up to cross Rafah after rocky first day of reopening ...
The returnees were carrying more than anticipated with them, requiring additional negotiations, a person familiar with the situation told the AP, speaking ...

ABC News  ∙  February 2, 2026


Temasek, LIC Are Said to Plan Share Sales in NSE's India IPO
... asked not to be identified because the information is private. All 190,000 shareholders of the exchange will be given the option to participate in the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  February 2, 2026


US Plans to Issue License for Firms to Pump Venezuelan Oil
... asked not to be identified because they weren't authorized to speak publicly. The Treasury Department didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.

Yahoo Finance  ∙  February 2, 2026


In Venezuelan oil region, industry reform sparks both hope ... - Reuters
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 ...

Reuters  ∙  February 2, 2026


Body of missing Fishers teen Hailey Buzbee found in Ohio, attorney ...
A neighbor on Thomas' block spoke with the Columbus Dispatch on Feb. 2 but asked not to be named. She said that investigators were at his home on either Jan ...

USA Today  ∙  February 2, 2026


Trump to close Kennedy Center for renovations. What next? - NPR
A source close to the Kennedy Center tells NPR that among the changes that Trump has expressed enthusiasm for is the idea of putting in marble armrests at ...

NPR  ∙  February 2, 2026


Where does Iraq stand as US turns up heat on Iran? - MSN
Talks are still underway within the Coordination Framework to find a way out, a source close to the Shiite alliance told AFP, adding that it is a ...

MSN  ∙  February 2, 2026


Coalition launches to protect Jewish, Israeli firms under Mamdani
Kinel didn't specifically name Mamdani, however, a source close to the newly formed coalition said it's no coincidence that the pro-Jewish, pro-Israel advocacy ...

New York Post  ∙  February 2, 2026


US-Iran talks 'still scheduled' after drone shot down: White House
... a source close to the issue told AFP. The US military said earlier that an F-35C stealth fighter jet shot do.

None  ∙  February 2, 2026