authorities

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But in a sign that the crisis is far from over, authorities counted 44 roadblocks across the country, 12 more than at the start of the week.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

It might seem more surprising that local authorities are also breaking the law by placing children in these homes in the first place.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Although authorities have not named the suspects, sources have identified them as Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Dubai’s airport handled more than 95 million passengers last year, while Kuwait’s saw under 15 million, authorities said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

It was the best deal the authorities ever made.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day