Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Oil's price boom foreshadows a post-war bust - Reuters
... sources familiar with the matter. But further hostilities could mean the strait is closed even longer. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you ...

Reuters  ∙  May 1, 2026


TikTok troll charged with slaying innocent teen bystander during ...
... sources said. Andrew Tollinche, 22, allegedly stabbed high school student Jonathan Melo in the back Wednesday after the teen victim got caught up in the ...

New York Post  ∙  May 1, 2026


Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations after bailout talks fail
Some rival airlines think Spirit could shut down as soon as Friday, two other sources said. A company spokesperson declined to comment on ongoing ...

The Globe and Mail  ∙  May 1, 2026


Exclusive: US officials weigh cutting deadlines to fix digital flaws ...
... sources said. Advertisement · Scroll to continue. The discussions at CISA come as business leaders and the digital security industry grapple with the fallout ...

Reuters  ∙  May 1, 2026


Mamdani raises eyebrows with Gracie Mansion video pushing DSA ...
One Democratic operative, who did not want to be named, called the video “unseemly,” but noted they weren't sure if it actually crossed a legal line. “[If] ...

New York Post  ∙  May 1, 2026


Everything we know after three-vehicle crash - MSN
A Colne Avenue resident, who did not want to be named, said: "We don't know how it happened, we just heard the loud crash. “My partner went out to speak to ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


William and Kate share rare family portrait for 15th anniversary - MSN
Sources close to them describe their marriage as a model of continuity and stability, with this year marking a 'new chapter' in their lives. The casual ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


6 students hospitalized after crash in Coweta County - MSN
A neighbor who did not want to be identified told Channel 2's Michael Seiden that as soon as she heard the crash, she rushed outside and saw injured teens ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Google, Nvidia and other tech titans sign AI deal with the Pentagon
The deal includes language that the use of the models will be consistent with civil liberties, constitutional rights and applicable law, the source said.

LA Times  ∙  May 1, 2026


Iran offers new response on draft peace deal, Trump "not satisfied"
Iran delivered its response to the latest U.S. amendments to a draft plan to end the war, but President Trump told reporters he was "not satisfied with what ...

Axios  ∙  May 1, 2026


Israel and the UAE find common cause as the Iran war cracks old ...
The system was sent during the war with Iran, the source said. It marked an unprecedented Israeli troop deployment in an Arab state and the first known ...

CNN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Private Credit's Retail Risk Draws Scrutiny From Global Watchdog
... the potential risks posed by an influx of retail investors into the $1.8 trillion private credit market, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 1, 2026


SoftBank-backed OPay hires Citi, Deutsche, JPMorgan for US IPO
as the Nigeria-focused payments platform prepares for an initial public offering, according to people with knowledge of the matter. How Much Money Should You ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


'60 Minutes' journo Sharyn Alfonsi rips 'corporate meddling' amid ...
Her contract with the network, however, is up at the end of the month, a source with knowledge of the matter told The Post. Advertisement. Sharyn Alfonsi ...

New York Post  ∙  May 1, 2026


Spirit Airlines shuts down after failing to secure a bailout - CNBC
The sources requested anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak about the discussions. The airline had expected to emerge from bankruptcy ...

CNBC  ∙  May 1, 2026


Trump says government gave 'final' bailout proposal for Spirit ... - MSN
... requested anonymity to speak about the discussions. Expand article logo Continue reading. How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching Your Mortgage · Ad.

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Platner-Mills ending in Maine leaves Democrats questioning ...
A second Democratic senator who requested anonymity said that Schumer was working out of an old playbook by backing Mills over Platner in one of the top Senate ...

The Hill  ∙  May 1, 2026


Coty's perfume business takes another knock with David Beckham ...
Authentic Brands declined to comment. One industry source, ​who requested anonymity, said the brands' performance under Coty contradicted the lawsuits' claims ...

Reuters  ∙  May 1, 2026


FEMA tells court it is offering jobs back to employees who were let ...
A FEMA employee who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to media said they knew of at least two COREs who had already been called back ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 1, 2026


Spirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down - The New York Times
... people familiar with the matter said. The budget airline reshaped aviation in the United States in recent decades by selling cheap tickets and charging fees ...

New York Times  ∙  May 1, 2026


Trump gives Spirit final rescue proposal as airline prepares possible ...
Two people familiar with the matter confirmed a Wall Street Journal report that Spirit is preparing to cease operationsafter hitting an impasse in talks ...

USA Today  ∙  May 1, 2026


Trump administration asked NFL's Commanders to run historic D.C. ...
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss them publicly. The golf course is less than a mile from the team's future home at ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 1, 2026


Afternoon Briefing: Dozens of CPS schools to attend May Day field ...
Sources with knowledge of the investigation confirmed the subjects are two patrol officers assigned to the Albany Park (17th) District who took Talley into ...

Chicago Tribune  ∙  May 1, 2026


Microsoft, Amazon Hand Pentagon More Control Over AI Systems
... artificial intelligence tools on classified military networks, according to a Defense Department statement and two defense officials briefed on the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  May 1, 2026


Thiel's Founders Fund Raises $6 Billion in Its Largest-Ever Haul
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss private information. The remaining $1.5 billion is from senior management and employees at Founders Fund, including ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 1, 2026


Dollar heads for biggest weekly loss against yen since February ...
Two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that officials had intervened to buy the yen on Thursday after it hit 160.7 per dollar, its weakest since ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Trump says he's dissatisfied with Iran's latest proposal - CNN
Iran sent its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to Pakistani mediators on Friday, according to sources familiar with the negotiation ...

CNN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Retailer West Marine readies possible bankruptcy to close stores
... asked not to be identified discussing a private matter. The chain's website lists more than 230 boating-supply and fishing-focused stores across the country ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Dianna Russini controversy deepens as witness denies she played ...
Authorities confirmed that bystanders assisted before police arrived, and a source familiar with the situation backed the account, including the detail that ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Iran boasts having a 'mystery weapon' that can give US a heart attack
A person with direct knowledge of the request told the news agency that this shift has forced the US to consider longer-range options. No final decision has ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Target Field hospitality workers weigh vote to strike - MSN
A worker who declined to give his last name said many of the burgers he sells cost more than his hourly wage. Another employee said she has to work ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Commanders' Brandon Aiyuk pursuit on edge as Adam Peters ...
"Washington has been in communication with Jennings' camp, according to a source close to the situation. For now, Washington's interaction appears to be due ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Yen Soars After Japan Intervened Following 'Final' Warning - MSN
While the nation's top currency official declined to comment on Friday, a person familiar with the matter said intervention had taken place. Japan's Nikkei ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Cassidy's the fall guy as RFK Jr. pick for surgeon general goes down
... insisted on anonymity to describe the decision to pull Means' nomination. The effort to shift the blame for Means' demise to Cassidy comes as the MAHA ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Drug dealer jailed after pocket dialling police - MSN
Kent Police said that te pocket dial, on 11 January, contained only background noise, but when police called back, Eastwood refused to give his name. 3 ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Global watchdog to focus on private credit risk for retail investors
... with knowledge of the matter. Pressure Washers Are Becoming Obsolete Thanks to This Compact Invention · Ad. PressaJet. The group's task force on nonbank ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Peter Kay show in Birmingham evacuated after 45 minutes as ... - MSN
One 55-year-old Peter Kay fan, who asked to remain anonymous, said he was “scared stiff” as the situation unfolded. "I was scared stiff, to be honest ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Israel said bracing for Iran fighting to resume soon, as Trump briefed ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the request told Bloomberg, adding the request to the military was still pending. CENTCOM declined to comment on the ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Lululemon's new CEO is already in the hot seat—and she hasn't ...
The addition of Bracey to the board was unrelated to the CEO announcement, according to a person familiar with the situation. Lululemon has been wading ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Ron DeSantis finds second act as key Trump ally. Will his ... - MSN
A person close to DeSantis said while Vance and Rubio may have the upper hand for now, the governor's ability to maintain a personal relationship with Trump ...

MSN  ∙  May 1, 2026


Startup Bringing Brains to AI Aims for $2.5 Billion Valuation
The company is in discussions with investors to raise capital at a $2.5 billion valuation, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because they ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 30, 2026


SoftBank eyes listing new AI and robotics firm Roze in the U.S., FT ...
... anonymous sources familiar with the matter. SoftBank founder and Chief Executive Masayoshi Son is driving the effort, with executives reportedly targeting a ...

CNBC  ∙  April 30, 2026


US seeks to deploy $15M 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missile for the first ...
... launchers out of range of the Precision Strike missile, which can hit targets more than 300 miles away, a person with direct knowledge told Bloomberg.

New York Post  ∙  April 30, 2026


CNBC Daily Open: Trump's big threats and Big Tech's bigger wallets
... a person familiar with the matter. OpenAI was valued at $852 billion in late March after closing a record-breaking $122 billion funding round. Large ...

CNBC  ∙  April 30, 2026


Japan mulls $3.1 billion in summer power subsidies as energy costs ...
... declined to be identified as ​the matter is still private. Make sense of the latest ESG trends affecting companies and governments with the Reuters ...

Reuters  ∙  April 30, 2026


Great Indian Bustard chick goes missing in Kutch: Forest officials
... did not wish to be identified. “Habitat restoration work required under the Supreme Court's framework had not been completed. Predator-proof fencing had not ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Myanmar reduces ousted leader Suu Kyi's prison term in new amnesty
Two legal officials, who insisted on anonymity for fear of being punished by the authorities, said Thursday's measure would further reduce Suu Kyi's ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 30, 2026


White House AI Memo Hits Issues Driving Anthropic-Pentagon Feud
... requested anonymity to discuss ongoing deliberations. It also calls for AI companies that contract with the Department of Defense to agree not to interfere ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 30, 2026


Nigerian Military Runs a Fulani 'Concentration Camp,' Group Says
A senior military officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss national security matters, confirmed that a number ...

New York Times  ∙  April 30, 2026


Amtrak may make it easier to bring guns on its trains despite the ...
... on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak about it publicly. They said the railroad hasn't abandoned the proposal despite ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 30, 2026