Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Elon Musk's xAI to repay $3 billion debt early, Bloomberg News reports
... with knowledge of the matter with knowledge of the matter. When ‌a company pays back a loan ahead of ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 2, 2026


US not currently discussing sale of oil from SPR, source says | Reuters
"Oil markets remain well ⁠supplied", the source said. The Reuters Power Up newsletter provides everything you need to know about the global energy industry ...

Reuters  ∙  March 2, 2026


Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast ...
DRONES INTERCEPTED IN SAUDI ARABIA. The situation at Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery is under control, the source said. Two drones were intercepted at the facility ...

Reuters  ∙  March 2, 2026


Iran strikes halt Qatar LNG output, shaking global energy markets
The refinery has been closed as a precautionary measure, the source said. LNG is a type of natural gas that is super cooled at minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit ...

CNBC  ∙  March 2, 2026


Elliott Management holds $268 million exposure to collapsed UK ...
The hedge fund bought ​the position from Chetwood Bank, a ⁠financial institution Elliott backs, the source said. Get a daily digest of breaking business ...

Reuters  ∙  March 2, 2026


No warning, no siren: six US service members killed in Iranian strike ...
The attack came quickly and with no warning or sirens to alert troops to evacuate or get into a bunker, the source said. Hours after the strike, fire was ...

CNN  ∙  March 2, 2026


DJ Moore trade pros and cons: What we heard about the Bears at ...
“That's a very, very select group,” the source said. “After that, it falls off. That market should play in the Bears' favor.” Quick hits. • Johnson seems ...

New York Times  ∙  March 2, 2026


Ex-Prince Andrew Might Have to Legally Battle Ex-Wife — Source
The source said, “Sarah has ended up looking after them just as much as he has since the Queen's death.” Advertisement. Advertisement. At the same time, the ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 2, 2026


Scoop: Trump calls Kurdish leaders in Iran war effort - Axios
... sources with knowledge of the calls told Axios. Why it matters: The Kurds have thousands of soldiers along the Iran-Iraq border and control strategic areas ...

Axios  ∙  March 2, 2026


Manchester United fans unveil pro-immigration banner aimed at Sir ...
According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Manchester United wanted to stop the banner from being brought inside the stadium but, once it was ...

New York Times  ∙  March 2, 2026


NWSL's Dash Relaunch Sale Process After Last Year's Talks Fell ...
... sources with knowledge of the matter. Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. More from Sportico.com. MLS to Allow Teams to Sell Ads on Lower Back of ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 2, 2026


Former NSW Liberal premier Nick Greiner warned executive of ...
His warnings were confirmed by three sources with knowledge of the meeting's discussions. Sign up: AU Breaking News email. The executive's decision to shelve ...

The Guardian  ∙  March 2, 2026


(601901.SS) | Stock Price & Latest News - Reuters
... sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, as part of a global restructuring and as its China business slows. Logo of Swiss bank Credit Suisse is ...

Reuters  ∙  March 2, 2026


(MP.N) | Stock Price & Latest News - Reuters
CME Group is working on a plan to launch the world's first futures contract in rare earths, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters, in a ...

Reuters  ∙  March 2, 2026


Hundreds of Iranians cross border into Turkey, witness says | Reuters
"The situation in Tehran is already difficult," said a man from the Iranian capital, who declined to give his name but said his wife and children were in ...

None  ∙  March 2, 2026


Hundreds of Iranians cross border into Turkey, witness says - Reuters
"The situation in Tehran is already difficult," said a man from the Iranian capital, who declined to give his name but said his wife and children were in ...

Reuters  ∙  March 2, 2026


S.F. lawmaker warns of 'false statements' made in his name - Yahoo
A person who answered the line Sunday declined to give his name but said the number was for a private business in New York that was unaffiliated with ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 2, 2026


Israeli bombardment sends Lebanese fleeing - Yahoo
"We've been on the road for seven hours," said one displaced southerner who declined to give his name. "In this country, we live only for suffering and ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 2, 2026


Inside El Mencho's last hideout: Blood, bullets and a cartel boss' life ...
A security guard who declined to give his name stood at the entrance to the gated community on Friday and insisted the reports were fake news. More in World ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 2, 2026


DHS targets D.C. restaurant workers over immigration status
Like other owners, he spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of putting his business and workers at further risk. On Tuesday, Feb. 24, 11 days after ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 2, 2026


Federal and city officials say the man who opened fire outside a ...
Diagne was originally from Senegal, according to multiple people briefed on the investigation who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 2, 2026


Labor Secretary's Tenure Marked by Frequent Travel and Internal ...
Most of them spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss department business or because they feared retribution. “The ...

New York Times  ∙  March 2, 2026


Justice Dept. plans to abandon defense of orders targeting law firms
According to the two people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter on the record, the ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 2, 2026


U.S. won't rule out sending ground troops into Iran
A person familiar with the military's plans, speaking like some others on the condition of anonymity because the matter is highly sensitive, said the ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 2, 2026


Versant earnings report will test Wall Street appetite for cable TV
... on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to speak publicly. A Versant spokesperson declined to comment on the upcoming discussions ...

CNBC  ∙  March 2, 2026


Defense Firm Set to Kick Off Frankfurt IPO Despite Iran Conflict
... initial public offering in Frankfurt this week, despite equity markets being roiled by conflict in the Middle East, people familiar with the matter said.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 2, 2026


Oaktree Said to Select Banks to Help Arrange Utmost's London IPO
... initial public offering of UK-based insurance-based wealth management solutions provider Utmost Group Plc, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 2, 2026


A 'Fight About Vibes' Drove the Pentagon's Breakup with Anthropic
... people familiar with the matter said. Anthropic for years has been the most vocal AI company advocating for guardrails to ensure the technology is used ...

Wall Street Journal  ∙  March 2, 2026


LS Power to Seek $2.1 Billion in NRG Energy Share Sale
... people familiar with the matter people familiar with the matter, after the stock market ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 2, 2026


Global Bond Binge Disrupted After War Raises Credit Risk
Issuers who had been looking at selling bonds are opting not to proceed, according to people familiar with the matter, with all of the 15 firms expected to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 2, 2026


Anthropic Made Pitch in Drone Swarm Contest During Pentagon Feud
... a $100 million Pentagon prize challenge to produce technology for voice-controlled, autonomous drone swarming, according to people familiar with the matter.

Bloomberg  ∙  March 2, 2026


US officials skeptical of regime change in Tehran after Khamenei ...
... sources said. One U.S. official with knowledge of internal White House deliberations said IRGC officials are unlikely to voluntarily capitulate in part ...

Reuters  ∙  March 2, 2026


US flagged products tanker hit by unknown projectiles in Bahrain ...
... by two unknown projectiles in the port of Bahrain early on Monday causing a fire on board, which was extinguished, two maritime security sources said.

Reuters  ∙  March 2, 2026


'They don't care about Lebanon': anger with Hezbollah boils as war ...
A woman from the Hezbollah-dominated southern suburbs of Beirut, who declined to give her name, said: “For two years Israel has been bombing Lebanon and ...

The Guardian  ∙  March 2, 2026


Pete Hegseth says Iran military mission is "laser-focused" and it will ...
A U.S. official and a source familiar with the situation told CBS News the six service members were all killed in Kuwait. The source familiar with the ...

CBS News  ∙  March 2, 2026


Trump warns Iran about larger strikes as war spirals in Middle East
... a source familiar with the situation told CNN. Shuaiba is a major port in southern Kuwait. On Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the ...

None  ∙  March 2, 2026


Warnock tours Social Circle infrastructure amid concerns over ...
When asked if any government contracts had been awarded for the facility, a source familiar with the situation tells CBS News Atlanta that information is ...

CBS News  ∙  March 2, 2026


U.S. death toll in Iran war rises to 6 as Trump says campaign could ...
A source familiar with the situation told CBS News on Sunday that that base, along with the air base on the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia and a ...

CBS News  ∙  March 2, 2026


Oracle Loses Health Unit Leaders With Ellison's Bet Struggling
... asked not to be identified because the departures hadn't been announced. The two were among the most senior product and engineering leaders of that division ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 2, 2026


WNBA's new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars ...
... a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press.

Washington Post  ∙  March 2, 2026


HBO Max, Paramount+ streaming services will merge after WBD deal
HBO is likely to be a sub-brand within the larger service, according to a person familiar with Paramount's plans. HBO is currently run by Casey Bloys, whose ...

CNBC  ∙  March 2, 2026


Cursor Topped $2 Billion Revenue Run Rate in February
The artificial intelligence coding assistant reportedly surpassed a $2 billion annualized revenue run rate in February, according to a person familiar with ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 2, 2026


Trae Young to make Washington Wizards debut vs. Utah Jazz March 5
To that end, a person with direct knowledge of the matter confirmed to USA TODAY Sports Monday that Young is trending in that direction and is expected to play ...

USA Today  ∙  March 2, 2026


Applied Digital Adds to AI Junk-Bond Surge With Offering - Bloomberg
The five-year notes are expected to price later this week, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Applied Digital has signed a lease ...

Bloomberg  ∙  March 2, 2026


Applied Digital Seeks $2.15 Billion Junk Bond for Oracle Data Center
The five-year notes are expected to price later this week, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, setting up a near-term test of ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 2, 2026


From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up ...
... a person with direct knowledge of the Air Force One discussion. Among those on the plane were Texas Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, hawkish lawmakers who ...

The Hill  ∙  March 2, 2026


Senate set to defeat Kaine's Iran vote - Yahoo
Tim Kaine, D-Va., for launching repeated war powers votes on Iran and Venezuela this Congress to tie up the Senate floor, according to a person briefed on the ...

Yahoo  ∙  March 2, 2026


Midterm Elections Live Updates: Primaries in Texas, North Carolina ...
Cornyn's behalf, according to a person briefed on the matter who was granted anonymity to discuss the private interactions. That super PAC, Texans for a ...

New York Times  ∙  March 2, 2026


College football's 2025 coach buyouts had a $270 million price tag ...
In the end, he settled with the school for around $9 million over three years, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. He landed the Virginia ...

New York Times  ∙  March 2, 2026


Lions trade Montgomery to Texans for Scruggs, 4th, 7th-round picks ...
... lineman Juice Scruggs along with fourth and seventh-round picks, according to a person familiar with the...

San Francisco Chronicle  ∙  March 2, 2026