7 ways Nano Banana 2 just got better and faster – how to try Google’s latest image model
Google’s new default model for generating images, Nano Banana 2 offers faster speeds, better text rendering, and higher resolutions than its predecessor.
Day: February 27, 2026
Satellite images show US military aircraft at Saudi airbase amid rising Iran tensions
The increase in aircraft coincided with Washington’s regional force build-up amidst tensions with Iran
Granular: Bulker age is nothing. Condition and quality are everything
The latest episode of the monthly dry cargo mini-show is out now as part of the Wavelength podcast
How one phone call from Trump restarted a feud in the Middle East
President Donald Trump accused of inadvertently igniting tensions between Saudi Arabia and UAE, two important U.S. allies in the Middle East
Elected officials: Expect, uphold high standards
Re: “Complaint alleges WA lawmaker misused $30K in campaign funds for donation” (Jan. 22, Local News): I was encouraged to read about Democrats filing an ethics complaint about another Democrat. All of us, and especially our lawmakers, should hold our …
Israelis weary but prepared for possible Iran strikes
“The threat of war is, for us, a kind of routine,” said a local Israeli amidst looming strikes from Iran.
British paratroopers drop into France
British paratroopers have been landing in France as part of Exercise ORION 26, joining their French counterparts in a large-scale airborne operation designed to test rapid reaction forces under NATO scenarios.
The post British paratroopers drop into France first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Four men shot dead by Cuban military on speedboat named and pictured
Cuba accused the men of opening fire on its military.
The IMF is providing Ukraine with $8.1 billion.
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Hegseth says Boy Scouts agreed to his ‘Back to Basics’ demands over DEI and transgender — and will add a new merit badge
Secretary Hegseth has accused Scouting America of losing their way since allowing girls and LGBTQ+ boys to join