authorities

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Authorities have barred fans without tickets from coming within several blocks of the Manhattan venue, and have banned watch parties directly outside -- a break from the first two playoff games, which drew jubilant crowds.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Authorities vowed to continue the search for a hiker who went missing near Lake Tahoe on Memorial Day, despite sending nearly all rescue crews home last Monday amid fears the man had died.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Authorities in all three host countries have encouraged fans to purchase from verified sources, check web addresses and beware of splashy social media offers.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Authorities may prohibit offending foreign entities from participating in China-related trade and investment activities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Authorities picked up Reginald, and he was put into an institution.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey