According to officials or people in positions of power.
1. Authorities say that there were 500 people in attendance at the protest. 2. The death toll in the natural disaster has risen to 10, authorities say.
1. "Authorities say that he was driving under the influence of alcohol." Justin Bieber, TMZ 2. "Authorities say that the fire was caused by faulty wiring." Kim Kardashian, E! News