September 4, 2026

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft receives fuel from the boom of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility June 30, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt Tiffany A. Emery) Source: https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/IMAGERY/igphoto/2003960568/
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Jeremy: Will Strait of Hormuz LNG traffic become de facto unimpeded by the end of 2026?

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USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Conducts Night Flight Operations. A U.S. Sailor conducts flight operations aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), July 29, 2026. George H.W. Bush is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Central Command photo) Source: https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/IMAGERY/igphoto/2003973284/
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Phil: Will Strait of Hormuz LNG traffic become de facto unimpeded by the end of 2026?

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AI labs can no longer guarantee that AI agents won't swarm and escape their testing environments. Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Source: https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-future-of-cybersecurity-4af43f00-a1a6-11f1-a243-9341356b1706.html
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David Isenberg’s AI News Briefs of Sept. 3, 2026

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HOUSTON, Aug. 24, 2026 — SLB (NYSE: SLB) today launched the ExaCT™ electrical downhole coiled tubing (CT) control system, an advanced intervention platform that introduces real-time electrical control to coiled tubing operations. By replacing pressure-dependent hydraulic actuation with electrical communication, power delivery and telemetry, the ExaCT system gives operators greater visibility, precision and control, helping improve intervention execution and reservoir access. Source: https://www.slb.com/newsroom/press-release/2026/slb-launches-exact-electrical-downhole-ct-control-system
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Jeremy: Will the price of Brent Crude fall below $50 per barrel in 2026?

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