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NASA's Voyager 1, now 25.78 billion kilometers (16.02 billion miles) from Earth, is on track to become the first human-made object to sit a full light-day away — meaning a radio signal would take 24 hours each way — in about 42 days and 18 hours. Voyager 2 trails at 21.57 billion kilometers. Space watchers are marking the milestone as a striking measure of how far the 1977 probes have traveled.

Commentators argue that early childhood nutrition should be treated as a core measure of human development, not just a health statistic. Writing in The Good Men Project and SciDev.Net, experts make the case that how well babies and young children are fed shapes lifelong outcomes and should sit alongside education and income when assessing national progress. The argument is aimed especially at policymakers in developing countries, where poor early nutrition remains widespread and measurable.

Costco has moved ahead of H-E-B on a customer retail ranking, according to Supermarket News. The shift means the warehouse club now sits above the Texas-based grocer on a list measuring how customers rate retailers, a notable change given H-E-B's strong reputation for customer loyalty in its home market.

A new study on sperm whales argues that protecting the species requires conservation measures that are 'extensive and dynamic' rather than fixed and static. The findings suggest protected zones may need to shift in line with whale movements across the ocean. Marine science and conservation communities are sharing and discussing the research.

A new projection suggests artificial intelligence is set to contribute far more to the US economy than many estimates assume, with annual revenue expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Analysts say adoption across industries is accelerating faster than anticipated, and the figures could reshape forecasts for growth, investment and productivity gains in the American economy.

NASA's Voyager 1, now 25.79 billion kilometres from Earth, is on track to reach a distance of one light-day — the distance light travels in a day — in roughly 40 days. Voyager 2, its twin, sits at 21.58 billion kilometres. The milestone is being noted as a striking measure of how far the 1977-launched probes have travelled into interstellar space.

Attention is on the debt-to-assets ratio of Star Sports Medicine Co., Ltd Class H shares, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under ticker 1609. The measure, which indicates how much of the company's assets are financed by debt, is being tracked as investors assess the sports medicine company's balance sheet strength and financial risk.

A second federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on H-1B skilled-worker visas, blocking its enforcement. The decision follows an earlier court ruling against the same policy, deepening the administration's legal setbacks on immigration measures. Employers and tech companies that rely on foreign workers are watching closely as the cases make their way through the courts.

German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said she discussed corruption scandals in Ukraine during talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stressing that Kyiv must show measurable progress on anti-corruption reforms. The meeting comes as Ukraine faces renewed scrutiny over governance issues, with Western partners linking continued support to reform credibility.

Newport Beach voters will consider Measure H in the 2026 election, a ballot measure that would place limits on the city's approved housing element. The housing element is the state-mandated plan outlining how Newport Beach will accommodate its share of regional housing growth, and the measure would constrain what the city has already adopted. The Orange County Register reports the measure is part of the local ballot ahead of the 2026 vote.

A proposed rule would charge employers a $103,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions beginning in 2026. The measure has opened a public comment period, with groups such as the Niskanen Center weighing in. Critics argue the fee would effectively price out most skilled-worker sponsorship and reshape high-skilled immigration, while supporters frame it as a way to prioritize higher-paid roles.