authorities

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"The authorities need to bring us vaccines," the 26-year-old woman told AFP.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

“The situation at our Garden Grove site remains ongoing, and we are fully focused on working with emergency services and the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of our employees and the local community.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

French authorities have suspended extra EU border checks at Dover after thousands of holidaymakers heading to the port faced long queues in soaring temperatures.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

A month later, ICE handed her over to Mexican authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Bobby gave the authorities the address of his hotel and his cell phone number and asked if they could call him when the reconstructed passport was ready.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady