authorities

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The Texas Animal Health Commission also asks that cattlemen closely monitor wounds, reduce biting pests like flies and ticks whenever possible, and abide by infestation quarantines drawn by state authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Local authorities, “along with officers from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol, worked to evacuate the building,” Heefner said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

He reasoned authorities did not arrest them because people out partying "won't focus on the resistance".

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

European Union authorities said Friday they would provide 540 million euros-around $625 million-in financial support for farmers in the bloc to buy fertilizers, citing the need to ensure food security amid sharply rising costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Federal authorities are looking for this woman. Her name is Julie Callahan, and she’s a local businesswoman here in Chicago. She’s accused of embezzlement, Mariah. Can you believe that?”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller