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Shelf Drilling has announced the full execution of contracts and extensions valued at $234m (Dh863.04m) for its jack-up drilling rigs, Shelf Drilling Achiever and Adriatic I, for offshore operations in West Africa.The company has solidified a three-year contract for the Shelf Drilling Achiever, designated for offshore Nigeria, with operations expected to commence in October 2024.This contract also includes an option for an additional two-year extension at mutually agreed rates.Furthermore, the company has been granted a two-year extension for the Adriatic I jack-up rig, which is set to start in February 2025, immediately following the rig’s current contract in Nigeria.This extension…

Tim Walz is explaining and explaining and explaining. During an interview with Michael Strahan on “Good Morning America” that aired Friday, the Minnesota governor tried to clarify his latest rogue remarks, despite a warning from Vice President Kamala Harris that he needs to be more careful when speaking. “I wear my emotions on my sleeve. I do think in these positions, whether it be governor or being vice president of the United States, you do need to be careful. You do need to be a little more thoughtful on it,” Walz said. But Walz also seemed to lay some blame…

By Christopher Bing and Gram Slattery(Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign is now using specialized, encrypted mobile phones and secure laptops in an effort to protect staff following a series of successful Iranian hacks and two attempts to assassinate the former president.The campaign recently purchased a package of these devices from Santa Barbara, California-based Green Hills Software, the developer of a proprietary, security-focused operating system already used by multiple U.S. agencies, the company’s CEO told Reuters.The company sells a customized Android phone that comes pre-installed with its own unique operating system, stripping it of most functions aside from…

Every New Englander knows that one of the best parts of fall is the beautiful foliage of the region.Unfortunately, not all years are equal, and although 2024 was expected to see bright autumn colors, those colors have been more patchy and short-lived than expected as an unexpected weather pattern thwarted predictions.An early forecast from the Smoky Mountains predicting that most of the region would have peak foliage this week, the week of Oct. 7.While areas such as the Berkshires and White Mountains are now seeing vibrant hues, many others are already seeing dried, brown leaves.Why is New England seeing a…

President Emmanuel Macron has showcased a military instruction program in the country’s northeast President Emmanuel Macron has shared footage showing French military instructors preparing Ukrainian soldiers for the conflict with Russia.A 2,300-strong Ukrainian brigade will be equipped by the French military, the president said on Wednesday. The personnel are currently based in the Grand Est region of northeast France.The program was first announced in June. Some 1,500 French military personnel are involved, according to the government. Macron visited the facility on Wednesday, accompanied by Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu and his Ukrainian counterpart, Rustem Umerov.After the training is complete, the brigade…

Bank earnings season kicks off Friday with JPM, WFC, BK, and BLK reporting in the morning. Here is what to expect, courtesy of Goldman Financials specialist Alex Mitola.What’s Most in Focus for Bank EPS?NII: Outlooks & Commentary post fed cut (focus on 2025) and with forward curve pricing in rapid rate cutsDeposit Beta: What are expectations for deposit betas on the way down? Lagged deposit betas? When will banks reach ‘breakeven’ beta? Who will be winners/losers?Loan Growth: Expected to remain tepid; what are latest thoughts around acceleration?Deposit & Cash Balances: What are deposit growth expectations into 2025?; when will cash sorting and DDA mix…

This article originally appeared on WND.com Guest by post by Bob Unruh ‘Confirms it has protested over campaign ad created by Harris-supporting group.’ The famed Christian organization launched by evangelist Billy Graham is being forced to fight a leftist organization over its allegedly illegal use of Billy Graham’s image. It’s in a political ad that a far-left organization calling itself Evangelicals for Harris has created, and is pushing to try to persuade voters to support Kamala Harris, with her pro-abortion, pro-transgender, anti-faith agenda. It is a report from Religion News Service that outlines the fight: The ad begins with a…

Topline Former President Donald Trump is on track to flip Georgia after losing to President Joe Biden there in 2020, but the latest survey shows Harris has narrowed his lead in the state that shifted from red to purple during Trump’s tenure, propelled by diversification in Atlanta’s suburbs. Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, shakes hands with Georgia … [+] Governor Brian Kemp as they visit the area while the people recover from Hurricane Helene on October 04, 2024 in Evans, Georgia. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Getty Images Key Facts Trump leads by one point (49% to 48%)…

By Neenah Payne Rescue The Republic: Livestream 9/29 at Noon! points out that the NY Times article The Constitution Is Sacred. Is It Also Dangerous? said on 8/31/24: “One of the biggest threats to America’s politics might be the country’s founding document.” Rogan scorches NYT piece calling the Constitution a ‘dangerous’ threat: ‘What the f— are you talking about?’ shows that Joe Rogan discussed the article with Dr. Brett Weinstein in his podcast Joe Rogan Experience #2198 Bret Weinstein on 9/4/24. Dr. Weinstein pointed out: The First Amendment is already in TREMENDOUS peril. We’ve got Brazil turning off X and…

The California Coastal Commission has denied Space Force plans for Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch crucial satellites from Vandenberg Air Force Base because the governmental body doesn’t like Musk’s politics. One commissioner claimed SpaceX should not be allowed to support the American military’s work in space because Musk has “aggressively injected himself into the presidential race.” Politico reports that in a 6-4 vote on Thursday, the California Coastal Commission rejected the Air Force’s plan to allow SpaceX to launch up to 50 rockets per year from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Barbara County. The decision came as a blow…