Anonymous Source Tracker

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


Alphabet Offers Eight-Tranche Deal in Its Debut Yen Bond Sale
The firm is offering notes in eight tranches with maturities ranging from three to 40 years, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 12, 2026


Amazon staff use AI tool for unnecessary tasks to inflate usage scores
Managers are discouraged from using token use to measure performance, according to a person familiar with the matter. Meta employees have similarly engaged ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 12, 2026


Officials Raise Quality Concerns About Lincoln Memorial Reflecting ...
The official asked not to be named to describe the president's relationship with the company. The Times has been unable to independently confirm that the ...

New York Times  ∙  May 12, 2026


India Books Phosphate Fertilizer at 40% Above Pre-War Prices
Another 641,500 tons will be delivered on the east coast at $935 per ton, said the people who asked not to be named discussing private information. More ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 12, 2026


As he prepares to meet Xi, Trump no longer pushes for change in ...
... asked not to be named discussing confidential talks. The first Trump administration aimed to coerce China into reorienting its economic model to boost ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 12, 2026


Taiwan Brokerages Seek About $1 Billion of Loans as Market Booms
... asked not to be identified discussing private matters. More From Bloomberg. Iran Makes New Offer on Uranium in Response to US, WSJ Says · IMDboat Exclusive ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 12, 2026


Column: Travel into the secret life of Garry Trudeau and "Doonesbury"
5 to anchor the news, the late Garry Deeb, an acerbic TV critic for the Tribune, cited an anonymous source as calling her a person “with IQ of a cantaloupe.

Chicago Tribune  ∙  May 12, 2026


Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited ...
The White House is seeking bigger commitments from Beijing on soybean and ​other agricultural purchases, said a person familiar with the talks. "They know ...

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


Three ministers resign as Starmer vows to fight on - Financial Times
... a person familiar with the situation. Expand post. Collapse post. Share $Defence secretary supports Starmer on X (opens in a new window) · Share $Defence ...

Financial Times  ∙  May 12, 2026


Queen Camilla's beauty routine draws praise after U.S. trip - MSN
A source said Queen Camilla has a newfound confidence. mega
MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


EQT Taps Qatari Funding as Bids for €8 Billion VW Unit Near
VW has asked suitors to submit the next round of offers for Everllence in early June, according to the people, who asked not to be identified because the ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 12, 2026


Providence Equity Considers Acquisition of Gamma Communications
The private equity firm has been working with advisers as it considers a potential purchase of Gamma, said the people, who asked not to be identified because ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 12, 2026


SoftBank has injected $450 million into this British AI chip company
... asked to remain anonymous as they were not authorized to discuss private details. AI has been a huge area of investment for SoftBank in recent years, as it ...

CNBC  ∙  May 12, 2026


China's US ethane imports hit record as Iran war cut rival feedstock ...
The source declined to be named as he was not authorised ​to speak to media. The United States is the world's largest producer and exporter of ethane ...

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


NJ mom turns $5 into $100K during Mother's Day Atlantic City trip
On May 7, a Voorhees resident — who chose to remain anonymous — was at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City. After betting $25 on yet another Dragon ...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


Rajasthan police begin probe after NEET questions match 'guess ...
Another senior SOG officer, who refused to be named, claimed that the agency had already traced people who allegedly took payments to circulate the paper.

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


Musk, Cook and other prominent US executives invited to join Trump ...
Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech, agriculture as well as aerospace and defense have been invited to join President Donald Trump on his trip to China ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 12, 2026


Pa. teen will head to trial after arrest in ICE protest, attorney says
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss them publicly. Expand article logo Continue reading. Mortgage Rates Fall Off a ...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


EBay Rejects GameStop's $55 Billion Takeover Bid - ny times
Ebay does not believe the new company would be investment-grade, according to two people familiar with the deal who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The ...

New York Times  ∙  May 12, 2026


FDA chief resigns amid agency turmoil - The Washington Post
... on the condition of anonymity to describe personnel matters. They declined to detail what those changes would be. Trump told reporters Tuesday afternoon ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 12, 2026


Exclusive: Iraq, Pakistan strike energy deals with Iran as Tehran ...
Both Iraq and Pakistan have cut deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, according to five sources with knowledge of the matter, ...

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


Carlyle, Yum China among suitors for Jardines' KFC, Pizza ... - Reuters
... Matheson restaurant unit that runs KFC and Pizza Hut chains in Hong Kong, Taiwan ‌and other Asian markets, said two sources with knowledge of the sale.

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


Bari Weiss tapped Major Garrett for newsy '60 Minutes' interview ...
Sources with knowledge said the network is not expected to renew her contract and that she will likely be alerted by human resources once the show's season ...

New York Post  ∙  May 12, 2026


Hantavirus testing, census surveys due, Habs face Sabres tonight
... did not want to be identified and who recently crossed the border from the United States, in his offices in Montreal on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. THE ...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


Israel sent Iron Dome air defense systems to UAE, US envoy says
... source briefed on the matter ​told Reuters. The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran ...

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


US-Iran war live: Trump seeks reset, wants Hormuz to be reopened ...
A source briefed on the matter told Reuters that Israel had sent air defence systems to the UAE to help it defend against Iranian attacks during the war. - ...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


Exclusive: CIA escalates secret war on cartels with deadly ... - CNN
... official briefed on the matter. Administration officials worked to try to evacuate FBI and CIA personnel operating from locations that were at the center of ...

CNN  ∙  May 12, 2026


$4.8M settlement reached over Louisiana traffic stop death, AP ...
The settlement is subject to approval by the Louisiana Legislature, said two people with direct knowledge of the lawsuit who were not authorized to publicly ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 12, 2026


Von Der Leyen Dominates Brussels But Her EU Plan Is Faltering
A big problem, according to people with direct knowledge of her working style, is that this is spreading her office thin and means less focus on her core ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 12, 2026


Hawaii Travel Guide Celebrates 20 Years Online and 60 in Print
A traveler picking up the Kauai edition receives content shaped by people with direct knowledge of the Na Pali Coast and surrounding communities — a perspective ...

USA Today  ∙  May 12, 2026


FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan ...
... in an intelligence finding that Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. election to help Donald Trump, ‌according to five sources familiar with the matter.

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


India, Russia in advanced talks on critical minerals pact, sources say
... sources familiar with sources familiar with the matter said. The deal is expected to focus on lithium and rare earths, with the two ...

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


Dollar higher after inflation data, Iran ceasefire eyed - CNBC
Japan intervened to ​support the currency two weeks ago, two sources familiar with the matter ‌told Reuters. Sterling weakened 0.65% to $1.3521 as British ...

CNBC  ∙  May 12, 2026


SBA Communications sinks near close on report of exclusive talks ...
... sources familiar with the matter. KKR went “pencils down” on a possible deal to due to concerns...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns - TIME
... people familiar with the matter. Advertisement. Read more: Who Has Trump Fired? The High-Ranking Officials Replaced in the President's Second Term. The ...

Time  ∙  May 12, 2026


UAE Is Said to Have Hit Iran Earlier in War as Israel Ties Grow
The United Arab Emirates retaliated against Iranian attacks on its territory earlier in the war in the Middle East, according to people familiar with the matter ...

Bloomberg  ∙  May 12, 2026


F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Weeks of Pressure
... people familiar with the matter. Dr. Makary told those close to him that he could not in good conscience approve flavored vapes, given their appeal to young ...

New York Times  ∙  May 12, 2026


Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation
... people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The district has long been a hub for criminal investigations into disclosures of ...

New York Times  ∙  May 12, 2026


Brazil's CSN receives offers for its cement unit, sources say - Reuters
... offers for its cement division on Friday, a deadline the company ​set as it pursues divestment, two people familiar with ‌the matter said this week.

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


Russini shares public kiss with husband amid Vrabel scandal - MSN
Couple's resilience despite public pressure. Sources close to Russini and Goldschmidt describe them as “very resilient as a family,” continuing to attend ...

MSN  ∙  May 12, 2026


China's independent refiners cut output in May as losses ... - Reuters
... on condition of anonymity. Lower output from such refiners would ⁠erode demand for sanctioned Iranian and Russian crude in the world's top importer. Some ...

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


API shows another weekly fall in US crude stocks but gasoline ...
Crude stocks fell ​by 2.2 million ​barrels in the week ended ‌May ⁠8, the sources said on condition of anonymity. Gasoline ​inventories rose ​by ⁠502,000 ...

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


Exclusive: Saudi Arabia launched covert attacks on Iran as regional ...
... officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said. The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the ​kingdom is known ...

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


Day 74 of Middle East conflict — Trump says 'I don't think ... - CNN
... officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials. The Western officials assessed the attacks were carried out in late March, according to Reuters ...

CNN  ∙  May 12, 2026


US war on Iran has cost around $29bn, Pentagon says - The Guardian
... officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials have told Reuters. It marks the first time Saudi Arabia is known to have directly carried out ...

The Guardian  ∙  May 12, 2026


Live Updates: Sam Altman Takes the Stand in Blockbuster OpenAI ...
Altman will be OpenAI's star witness. Unlike Mr. Musk, Mr. Altman has never testified in court, a person with knowledge of the matter said. But as the chief ...

New York Times  ∙  May 12, 2026


EU weighs extending carbon market to flights beyond Europe
... with knowledge of the matter. Society & Equitycategory · Exclusive: Meta employees protest against mouse tracking tech at US offices. 19 hours ago. Cars drive ...

Reuters  ∙  May 12, 2026


Memphis basketball lands transfer big man Maxim Logue, per sources
Sources requested anonymity since an official announcement has not been made. The 6-foot-9, 230-pound junior from Lyon, France, was committed to North ...

USA Today  ∙  May 12, 2026


Florida Plans to Close 'Alligator Alcatraz,' Vendors Are Reportedly Told
The three people and the federal official all requested anonymity to discuss the closure, which has not yet been made public. It is unclear where the ...

New York Times  ∙  May 12, 2026


Russia Keeps Attacking U.S. Firms in Ukraine. The White House Is ...
... insisted on anonymity to discuss internal matters. At the same time, Washington has told Kyiv to refrain from hitting a Russian Black Sea oil terminal that ...

New York Times  ∙  May 12, 2026