People Familiar w/ The Matter

News outlets like Wall Street Journal, FT, and New York Times rely on official leaks from sources with commercial agendas for exclusive scoops. There is a mutual understanding where publications protect the source's anonymity in exchange for the story, which is not purely ethical but not considered unethical either. It differs from whistleblowing scenarios like Edward Snowden's, as these leaks serve specific interests rather than pure public interest.