authorities

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They will not be ready in time for World Cup fans, and authorities are no longer providing a start date.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

French authorities on Tuesday also reported at least seven deaths linked to the heatwave -- five of which were drownings, as many people sought relief on beaches and other bodies of water.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Although authorities reduced the size of the evacuation zone on Monday, officials stressed that the danger was not over in the immediate area around the Garden Grove aerospace facility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Gypsy leader Billy Welch said his school visits have made a "huge difference" in tackling racism in Darlington as he urged the government and education authorities to support school outreach work.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Although no ransom note has been received by the Corcoran family, authorities have not yet ruled out the possibility of kidnapping. This is Rick Dobson, reporting live from ActionNews Twelve.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt