Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Two ships came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday morning, hours after...

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Nano Banana 2: How Much of an Improvement Is Google's New AI Image Model? I edited photos with the original Nano Banana, the pro model and now Nano Banana 2. Here's how they stack up. Katelyn Chedraoui Writer I Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating...

South Africa's top envoy in Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners23 minutes agoKhanyisile Ngcobo,JohannesburgandThomas Naadi,BBC Africa, AccraAFP via Getty ImagesThe actions of anti-immigrant groups in South Africa have drawn concern from other African countriesGhana has summoned South Africa's top envoy to the country over reported "acts of intimidation and harassment" against its citizens...

Third round of Russia-Ukraine talks to take place as strikes continueHafsa KhalilandLaura GozziState Emergency Service of Ukraine/Anadolu via Getty ImagesUkrainian firefighters respond to a strike on residential buildings in Sumy Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set to meet in Geneva for the latest round of US-brokered talks, a week before the fourth anniversary of Moscow's full-scale...