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In the US, the FDA has authorized Valeda Light Delivery System, a different light based device for selected patients with dry AMD.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

As the Writers Guild of America West prepares to negotiate a new contract with major studios, its staff union has authorized a strike of its own.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

The board has authorized a renewal of its stock buyback to purchase up to 10% of its common stock over the course of a one year period starting on Feb. 6.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

And he has authorized electricity grids to deploy backup generators at major sites like data centers.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

“Captain Pefta has authorized this trip. I hope there will be no problems for us to report back to him.”

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez