Anonymous Source Tracker

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


DOJ weighs new classified leak charges against Comey: Report
... an anonymous source for the media, and they were central to the September indictment. Richman's dual role as both a recipient of information and, at one ...

Washington Examiner  ∙  April 30, 2026


Mango and Eckhaus Latta to collab, Prada Group delivers slow Q1 ...
An anonymous source told Puck that the plan is to focus on Ulta Beauty and Amazon. {Puck/paywalled}. The Cécred x BeyGood Fund Returns. Cécred and the BeyGood ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


'Tried to build the Taj Mahal with budget for a granny flat': Demons ...
A source familiar with the situation, who declined to be named because the process is confidential, said Melbourne's memorandum of understanding with the ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Inside the police incident involving Lions CB Terrion Arnold
The second neighbor, who asked that her name not be used for fear of retribution, shared the same recollections in a phone interview with the Free Press.

USA Today  ∙  April 30, 2026


Iranians Live With Pain and Powerlessness, Beneath a Smooth ...
Others declined to be identified at all. Sara was in Iran for some of the worst weeks of the war, and said that Iranians outside the country were more ...

New York Times  ∙  April 30, 2026


Tacoma man charged after pit bulls bite customers outside ... - MSN
Officers wrote that Kaaihue resisted being arrested and later refused to give his name and date of birth. When asked for his name, Kaaihue said it was “yo ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Apple's Cook, Meta's Zuckerberg among rumored bidders for Seattle ...
... sources familiar with the matter. Cook is also weighing an offer for the ... Zuckerberg is said to be considering a bid, the news outlet added, citing five ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


A judge intervened in a personnel dispute in the DA's office, raising ...
... sources said, but his plan changed when Municipal Court Judge Karen Simmons pressed him to reconsider. Simmons, who supervises the criminal division of the ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


KKR bags over $10B financing for AI infrastructure developer launch
with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg News. Helix Digital is set to partner with hyperscalers, according to the people who asked not to be identified ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Commanders to brief Trump on new Iran military options Thursday
Brad Cooper, two sources with knowledge tell Axios. How Much Money Should You Have Before Hiring a Financial Advisor?

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Two lottery scratch-offs sold in Houston area win big - MSN
That ticket was purchased at the Buccaneer store on Prairie Lea Street in Brenham. The person who bought that winning scratch-off also chose to remain anonymous ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


SoftBank reportedly weighs $100 billion valuation for new AI and ...
... anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Expand article logo Continue reading. SoftBank founder and Chief Executive Masayoshi Son is driving the effort ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Syracuse men's basketball will face in-state mid-major program next ...
Rothstein cited an anonymous source. The Great Danes are led by head coach Dwayne Killings, who will be entering his sixth year leading the program. Albany ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Car break-ins reported in southwest Lexington neighborhood - MSN
... did not want to be identified, said he was glad he did not encounter the thieves. “God w...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Saudi PIF governor, founder steps down amid funding, closure reports
... people briefed on the matter,” Carpenter reported. Expand article logo Continue reading. Al-Rumayyan was a part of the framework agreement with the PGA Tour ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


White House AI memo hits issues in Anthropic-Pentagon feud - MSN
... requested anonymity to discuss ongoing deliberations. It also calls for AI companies that contract with the Department of Defense to agree not to interfere ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


NSA experiments with Mythos to find weak spots in Microsoft: report
Officials with the agency were impressed by the model's efficiency in locating potential cybersecurity issues, according to sources close to the matter, ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Indian April gold imports fall to near 30-year low as tax demand hits ...
A small quantity was cleared via the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)," said a government official, who declined to be named as they were not ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Will Arnett and Carolyn Murphy reportedly split again - MSN
At least that's what an anonymous source claims to the magazine "TMZ". According to the source, the actor and the top model have been going their separate ...

MSN  ∙  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. The government plans to tap reserve funds for now, instead of compiling a supplementary budget ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Banned for a tournament? The power struggle that's rocked New ...
... a source familiar with the situation told Yahoo Sports. He received verbal permission to accept the invitation after the season, according to the source, if ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


US seeks use of Dark Eagle hypersonic missile with 1,725-mile ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the request said,” the report noted. The request has not been made public, and no final decision has been taken. How To ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


How much are the cheapest tickets to see JAŸ-Z at Yankee Stadium?
... chose to remain anonymous. GQ noted that “the accuser voluntarily dismissed the suit with prejudice just months after it was filed.” About the accusation ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


FCC's Carr says ABC license review tied to discrimination probe, not ...
While Disney is bracing for a prolonged dispute with the FCC, it's confident it will prevail, said the people, who declined to be named discussing private ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Surprising lessons from talking with America's highest-earning women
A question I asked every 1-percenter, including some women who declined to be named in this column, is: At what age did you feel financially secure? Davis ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Monticello man who shot at sheriff's deputy sentenced 40 years to life
Jarrette represented himself in court, but he had a legal adviser who declined to be identified or make a comment on his behalf. Mike Randall covers ...

MSN  ∙  April 30, 2026


Scoop: White House workshops plan to bring back Anthropic
... sources familiar with the matter. Why it matters: The Trump administration appears to be performing a 180 on a company it previously claimed was such a ...

Axios  ∙  April 29, 2026


'Royal mess, trainwreck, shitshow': inside the implosion of one of ...
... did not want to be named. “How is this the most important thing that they have to do given the current state of the healthcare system?” Doctor at using a ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 29, 2026


China Suspends Autonomous Driving Permits After Baidu Outage
China has suspended issuing new licenses for autonomous vehicles, according to people familiar with the matter, after dozens of Baidu Inc.'s Apollo Go ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 29, 2026


Big Chinese tech firms scramble to secure Huawei AI chips after ...
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter said. China's biggest internet firms including ByteDance, Tencent (0700.HK) ...

Reuters  ∙  April 29, 2026


China approves higher May fuel exports though down from a year ...
China has approved an increase in refined fuel exports for ​May to regions other than Hong Kong, two trading ‌sources said on Wednesday, though levels ...

Reuters  ∙  April 29, 2026


UAE to quit OPEC in blow to oil cartel as Iran war chokes energy ...
... sources close to the process say. • In Lebanon: Despite a declared ceasefire ... The latest development comes after US President Donald Trump indicated he would ...

CNN  ∙  April 29, 2026


DOJ Won Access to KKR's Emails With Lawyers in Probe of PE Deals
... asked not to be identified discussing a confidential matter. More From Bloomberg. ADNOC oil site. UAE Quits OPEC as War Upends Oil Markets and Gulf Tensions ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 29, 2026


Indonesia Telco Pivots to Private Debt After Public Bond Rethink
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. The proceeds will partially fund the roll-out of its fixed wireless access facility, the people said ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 29, 2026


Chinese Truckmaker XCMG Auto Is Said to Consider $500 Million ...
... asked not to be identified to discuss private information. Deliberations are ongoing, including on details such as the size and timing of a deal, the people ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 29, 2026


EQT's Cerba Updates Lenders on Timeline for €5 Billion Debt Plan
... asked not to be identified discussing private information. More From Bloomberg. PHILIPPINES-POLITICS. Philippine Tax Agency Orders Probe on VP Duterte's ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 29, 2026


Ex-New York Giants QB Russell Wilson visited New York Jets
... a source said Tuesday. No contract is imminent, but Wilson is being considered, the source said. Wilson, 37, became a free agent after a disappointing ...

USA Today  ∙  April 29, 2026


Saudi PIF to end funding of LIV Golf league after 2026 season - CNBC
... asked not to be named because the matter is internal. On Thursday, LIV Golf will announce details of its strategic path forward, according to a person ...

CNBC  ∙  April 29, 2026


PayPal makes Venmo a standalone business unit as potential ...
... asked not to be named because they weren't authorized to speak publicly. The other two segments will be a PayPal-branded business for merchants and consumers ...

CNBC  ∙  April 29, 2026


Anthropic weighs raising funds at $900B valuation, topping OpenAI
No term sheet has been signed and talks are ongoing, said the person who asked not to be named because the discussions are private. An Anthropic ...

CNBC  ∙  April 29, 2026


Billionaire Adani's Copper Plant Is Said to Be Beset By Problems
... asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the issue. It was not clear if the operation had since restarted. More From Bloomberg. Copper Market in ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 29, 2026


Brookfield's Compass Pulls Out of Massive Virginia Data Center
... asked not to be named discussing non-public information. More From Bloomberg. ADNOC oil site. UAE Quits OPEC as War Upends Oil Markets and Gulf Tensions Rise.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 29, 2026


SoftBank-Tied Deal Extends Junk-Debt Spree for US Data Centers
SE Cosmos LLC is marketing five-year notes, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The deal is being run by Morgan Stanley and Nomura ...

Bloomberg  ∙  April 29, 2026


Student's alleged jailing in China over Australian pro-democracy ...
Emma, who asked to be identified by her first name only, knew the arrested student through an anti-China Covid lockdown protest in Sydney, said she was ...

The Guardian  ∙  April 29, 2026


Court strips anonymity of teacher suing district over LGBTQ+ flag sign
The Little Miami teacher who filed a federal lawsuit against his district asked to remain anonymous in the case. But the court ruled against him.

USA Today  ∙  April 29, 2026


Saudis to End LIV Golf Funding After Pouring in $5 Billion
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund plans to stop financial support for LIV Golf after this season, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Bloomberg  ∙  April 29, 2026


James Comey faces Trump threat seashells indictment - CNBC
Comey, in that case, was accused of lying to the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2020 when he denied authorizing someone else at the FBI to be an anonymous source ...

CNBC  ∙  April 29, 2026


Why Beyoncé Act 3 speculation is growing before the Met Gala
" An anonymous source also reportedly told TODAY that the singer's unannounced Act III album won't be released next week. Prior to these rumors from fans ...

USA Today  ∙  April 29, 2026


How OpenAI's $500bn data centre venture Stargate has shifted shape
A person close to Crusoe said Microsoft was a preferable tenant. “It's a ... The computing capacity from one project in Ohio could eventually go to OpenAI after a ...

Financial Times  ∙  April 29, 2026


Ex-FBI chief Comey expected to surrender to US authorities ... - MSN
... a source familiar with the situation, a day after being indicted over a social media post that prosecutors allege threatened President Donald Trump. Comey ...

MSN  ∙  April 29, 2026