Caracal Daily | October 2
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Here’s today’s Caracal Daily:
*** Globalization + Geopolitics ***
Israeli strikes on Lebanon are the most intense and deadly in decades: WP reports the IDF’s recent airstrikes on Lebanon killed over 1,400 people, and displaced more than 900,000, a fifth of the population.
Israeli response to Iran’s attack to set course of widening war: WSJ reports the US is hoping for a measured reaction, but it has limited ability to influence its closest Middle East ally.
Fear of regional war heightens after Iran missile attack on Israel: Le Monde reports Tehran fired almost 200 ballistic missiles toward Israel on Tuesday evening, on the same day the Israeli army led incursions into Lebanon. Israel's air defense, supported by the US and France, intercepted most of the missiles.
FT: Israel strikes Beirut after Iran missile attack stokes fears of wider war
CBC: How Israel responds to Iranian missile strikes could reshape politics of the region
A wider war in the Middle East, from Hamas to Hezbollah and now Iran: NYT reports the main questions now are how much the conflict will escalate and whether the United States will get more directly involved in the defense of Israel.
Israel vows retaliation for massive Iranian missile attack: Bloomberg reports Israel’s response could come within days and potential targets include Iranian oil infrastructure and military bases.
Israel said it would send more troops to assist the Lebanon invasion, and vowed to retaliate against Iran’s missile attack.
Iran’s hardliners prevail as regime gambles on Israel attack: Leaders had sought détente with west but concluded that IDF assault on Hizbollah left them looking weak. FT
ABC: Biden directed US military to help Israel shoot down Iranian missiles
NBC News: After Iran's attack on Israel, the Biden White House is desperately trying to avert a wider war in the Mideast
AP: After pressing an Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire, the Biden administration shifts its message
Politico: Trump blasts Harris on Iran, says Biden administration is ‘leading us to brink of World War III’
Israel and Iran have just delivered the US election’s ‘October surprise’: With American policy in the Middle East in tatters, Donald Trump could be the principal beneficiary of escalation in the region. Gideon Rachman
WP: Ukraine’s east buckling under improved Russian tactics, superior firepower
Spy mania sows fear among Russia’s scientists: At least a dozen of those involved in Moscow’s hypersonics research have been arrested on allegations of treason. WSJ
Russia increases defense budget by 30%: Le Monde reports the 2025 budget bill calls for military spending to account for almost a third of federal spending. At the same time, the Kremlin has called up 130,000 young people for military service.
How Russians serve the state: In battle, and in childbirth: President Vladimir Putin is throwing ever more resources at two interlocked priorities: recruiting more soldiers and encouraging bigger families. NYT
Russia-paid influencers, trolls step up efforts to influence US election: WP reports federal actions to stymie foreign influence campaigns haven’t cowed Moscow, researchers say.
US ramps up hunt for uranium to end reliance on Russia: Miners aim to meet a growing demand for emissions-free energy, though a failure to clean up old sites haunts the industry. NYT
Behind the scenes: How former Japanese PMs swayed Ishiba's election: Come-from-behind victory indicates a change in LDP internal politics. Nikkei
Singapore's lure for rich Chinese breeds family office tensions: City-state navigates reputational hazards in race to attract wealth. Nikkei
Taiwan shut down schools and closed its financial markets on Wednesday as Typhoon Krathon pounded its south and east with torrential rains and winds ahead of its expected landfall.
EU-China talks over EV tariffs to continue beyond Friday's vote: Nikkei reports the bloc is divided over action but minimum price, import quota are options on table.
Austria’s new electoral earthquake: Victory for the far-right FPÖ crystallizes dilemmas across the EU. FT - Editorial
‘Nothing left to lose’: Britain’s Conservatives are surprisingly upbeat: At its annual convention in Birmingham, the party is energized by a leadership contest and seems largely undisturbed by broader questions over its electability. NYT
The industrial revolution began here. Now, the UK is the 1st G7 country to phase out coal-fired power plant: Britain becomes first G7 country to phase out coal-fired power facilities. CBC
French PM Barnier presents 'roadmap' for political continuity amid break with Macron's approach: Le Monde reports in his first speech to Parliament, the prime minister pledged to make 'dialogue and the culture of compromise a principle of government.'
Spain welcomed a record 21.8 million international visitors to its shores this summer, official data showed on Wednesday, an influx of tourism that triggered some protests in the country.
Catholics meet to chart path forward, but women’s roles remain unclear: NYT reports the ordination of female deacons is no longer on the agenda during a global assembly at the Vatican, but will be discussed separately.
Pope opens new debates on Catholic Church future: AFP reports Pope Francis launched new consultations Wednesday on the future of the Roman Catholic Church, as it faces pressure over the role of women and the ongoing scourge of clerical child abuse.
Mexico’s first female president has a big problem: Her mentor’s legacy: Claudia Sheinbaum’s nationalist predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, implemented changes that risk blowing up longstanding ties with the US. WSJ
Mexico’s history-making leader charts her own course—delicately: Before Tuesday’s inauguration, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president-elect, embraced AMLO, her popular predecessor. Bloomberg
Reagan didn’t win the Cold War: How a myth about the collapse of the Soviet Union leads Republicans astray on China. Max Boot
The China challenge isn’t bringing Americans together: There is none of the bipartisan spirit that the Cold War brought to Washington. Janan Ganesh
See how dockworkers’ strike will snarl shipments of bananas, beer, cars, and more: The port closures will lead to delays and backlog for the global shipping industry. See which products could see shortages if the strike continues. WP
Global coal consumption still at a record high: Le Monde reports China and India, the world's two most populous countries, are the biggest producers and consumers of coal, while simultaneously installing photovoltaic panels and wind turbines.
The planet is warming at a record pace. So why are many companies retreating from their climate targets? Volvo, Shell, Air New Zealand among companies that have abandoned environmental pledges. CBC
*** US Politics + Elections ***
POTUS: A new Cook Political Report Swing State Project Survey shows Kamala Harris leading or tied with Donald Trump in all but one of the seven battleground states. Overall, she holds a narrow lead of 49% to 48% in a two-way matchup.
CBS’ “60 Minutes” announced that they invited Harris and Trump for separate interviews in a big special airing Monday — and Harris accepted with Bill Whitaker, while Trump accepted with Scott Pelley and then backed out.
Civility and then a clash over Jan. 6: Seven takeaways from the debate: Senator JD Vance of Ohio and Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota sparred over immigration, abortion, and foreign policy — and then on Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss. NYT
The big VP debate takeaway: Neither candidate delivered the goods: Walz and Vance played defense for the presidential nominees. Politico
WSJ: Vance confident, Walz uneven in debate heavy on policy
WP: Walz struggles, Vance tries to recast himself and other debate takeaways
Vance refuses to say Trump lost in 2020, sparking debate’s biggest clash: WP reports Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz called Sen. JD Vance’s non-answer “damning” as the pair sparred over Jan. 6 and Trump’s refusal to concede defeat.
Vance peddles Trump agenda in softer tones, misleading ways during debate: WP reports the Republican vice-presidential nominee used the prime-time slot to try to repackage MAGA for the political middle, his latest well-timed reinvention.
Vance strains to sell a softer Trump: From the opening handshake, the Republican vice-presidential nominee sought to reinvent and repackage the record and views of the former president. NYT
The biggest shock of the VP debate? JD Vance’s new persona: More Mr Nice Guy: Donald Trump’s running-mate leaves his Twitter troll aura behind as Tim Walz stumbles. Will Pavia
JD Vance’s version of Trump is better than the real thing: The Republican largely prevailed in the vice-presidential debate by painting a gauzy picture of his ticketmate’s tenure, while Walz was unsteady. WSJ
Republican insiders were thrilled by JD Vance’s debate Ben Jacobs
JD Vance may be unprincipled, but he is smart and slick Jonathan Chait
Trumpism, post-Trump: VP debate offers flashes of potential US future: Same policies, different style from running mate Vance. Alexander Panetta
The Christian radicals are coming: The movement that fueled January 6 is revving up again. Stephanie McCrummen
Dockworker chief aims to make history with Election Day looming Bloomberg
+ Union chief Harold Daggett, clad in a blue sweatshirt that read “The Docks Are Ours,” relished the fear he says gripped his negotiating rivals when they saw his opposition to automation — a key sticking point in the first strike on the US East and Gulf ports since 1977.
The hurricane that threatens to sink Asheville’s feel-good success: The North Carolina mountain mecca’s economy was thriving until Helene hit. Residents are left wondering how they can rebuild. WSJ
How California politics killed a nationally important AI bill: The demise of California’s big swing at artificial intelligence safety underscored the powerful forces arrayed against regulation that’s seen as going too far. Politico
+ “[The bill] would have spurred Congress to act,” said Jason Green-Lowe, executive director at the Center for AI Policy, a nonprofit with ties to the effective altruism movement. “Now there’s even more need for Congress and the next president to take a stand on AI safety. But this California bill could have bought us some time and showed the way forward.”
Fortune: California governor signs law allowing Dutch-style cannabis cafes
Fortune: Homeowners are sitting on more than $35 trillion in equity
*** Disruption + Innovation ***
What kind of music makes you most productive at work? Here’s what the science says: A new study examines the relationship between the type of beats you listen to and your productivity on certain tasks. FC
The Mad Men theory of drunk decision-making Rory Sutherland
Fortune: Before Mira Murati’s surprise exit from OpenAI, staff grumbled its o1 model had been released prematurely
OpenAI wants all your apps to talk in its expressive AI voices: WP reports the ChatGPT developer will let other businesses build on its human-mimicking synthetic voice technology, potentially winning new revenue.
Google is working on reasoning AI, chasing OpenAI’s efforts: Bloomberg reports the push deepens the search giant’s rivalry with OpenAI.
Bloomberg: Oracle to invest $6.5 billion in Malaysia AI, cloud services hub
Dalio, Abu Dhabi Royal’s G42 said to shelve investment venture: Bloomberg reports Ray Dalio’s family office and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s artificial intelligence firm G42 have abandoned plans to set up an asset management venture together in Abu Dhabi, according to people familiar with the matter.
Apple’s AI is landing soon on iPhones. Here’s what it’s like. The initial version of Apple Intelligence focuses on helping you with words and photos. Prepare to be impressed and unnerved. NYT
An ‘iPhone of AI’ makes no sense. What is Jony Ive really building? LoveFrom is working with OpenAI to build AI devices that are less “socially disruptive” than the iPhone. Is Ive looking for absolution or a new computing soul? Wired
Does anyone need an AI social network? John Herrman
Character dot ai abandons making AI models after $2.7bn Google deal: FT reports AI start-up’s new chief says race to build large language models against Big Tech got ‘insanely expensive.’
Fortune: Cerebras hopes planned IPO will supercharge its race against Nvidia and fellow chip startups for the fastest generative AI
Hurricane Helene shut two mines that together produce about four-fifths of the world’s highest-quality quartz — a crucial ingredient in the production of semiconductors.
Fortune: Hurricane Helene shuts down critical mines, endangering AI chip supply
Helene turned Asheville from climate science hub into a disaster case study: The city is home to the world’s largest collection of weather data. But it’s inaccessible as the federal data center that houses it remains without power. Bloomberg
Microsoft won’t impose a new return-to-office mandate unless management concludes that productivity has dropped, a high-level exec has reportedly told workers.
Bloomberg: Adam Neumann’s latest project is a WeWork competitor
Lazard, king of emerging-market debt, faces a new world order: Along with the demands of China and debt investors, the company faces more vigorous competition, including from its own former bankers. Bloomberg
European carmakers brace for a deeper and longer downturn: Profit warnings have come from a sector facing weak sales at home, intense competition in China, and slowing EV demand. FT
Nike needs to tread in Adidas’ footsteps: New CEO Elliott Hill should follow his counterpart at Adidas by under-promising and overdelivering. Andrea Felsted
This pill could be the next tool to help smokers quit: The medication, called cytisine, is already used elsewhere in the world. There are efforts to bring it to the US. NYT
Can Eli Lilly become the first $1tn drugmaker? The company is thriving as weight-loss drugs boom, but investors see warning signs it has reached ‘peak enthusiasm.’ FT
Meet the 2024 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ recipients Fortune
*** Culture ***
E-scooters have divided suburban Queens Clio Chang
Deadline: ‘Industry’ creators Mickey Down + Konrad Kay ink three-year overall deal with HBO
Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ plays to near-empty theaters: NYT reports Francis Ford Coppola spent roughly $140 million on the film, which debuted to an estimated $4 million in weekend ticket sales.
*** Sport ***
Fears for Little League baseball in the US as children’s sport commercializes: Traditional neighborhood games are losing out as youth sport becomes a multibillion-dollar industry. Patti Waldmeir
Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal beat Astros one fastball, one breath, and one howl at a time Shawn Windsor
The quarterback who just threw a perfect game: Jared Goff was viewed as a liability when he was cast aside by the Los Angeles Rams four years ago. But he has rebuilt his career in Detroit, a transformation underlined by a record-setting 18-of-18 passing display on Monday night. WSJ
Jared Goff's flawless night means anything is possible for Detroit Lions Mitch Albom
Is a super league coming for college football? The prospect of a breakaway by the sport’s biggest programs has loomed over college football for years. Now a group of disruptive sports executives has unveiled a vision for what it might look like. WSJ
College football ‘Super League’ details unveiled, would be called ‘College Student Football League’ The Atletic
Pete Rose stayed Pete Rose until the end: The Hit King never made it to baseball’s Hall of Fame. Did a stubborn, self-inflicted saga need to play out this way? Jason Gay
Enjoy the ride + plan accordingly.
-Marc
Marc A. Ross | Chief Communications Strategist @ Caracal
Caracal Daily | October 1
Caracal Daily | October 1
Caracal Daily is geopolitical business news + intelligence for comms pros.
Geopolitics is disrupting every business and industry. Caracal is here to help.
Always Be Communicating.
Happy Tuesday.
Here’s today’s Caracal Daily:
*** Globalization + Geopolitics ***
WP: Israel tells Washington it plans imminent ground operation in Lebanon, US official says
Israeli special forces launch raids into Lebanon ahead of possible ground incursion: WSJ reports forays are aimed at gathering intelligence and probing Hezbollah’s capabilities.
Yoav Gallant, Israel’s defense minister, said that “the next stage in the war against Hezbollah will begin soon,” hinting that a ground invasion into Lebanon looms.
+ IDF tells Beirut suburb residents to evacuate; calls not to repeat unconfirmed reports of Israel attack locations
+ Israeli forces enter Hezbollah's underground tunnels ahead of likely ground assault
Books that probe the secrets of the Mossad: Seven books on Israeli intelligence agencies, which are spearheading the offensive against Hizbullah in Lebanon. Economist
In the Arab world, split reactions to Nasrallah killing reflect Hezbollah's divisiveness: In the Middle East, Hassan Nasrallah was as much appreciated for his ability to stand up to Israel as he was reviled for his involvement in crushing the Syrian revolution and pandering to Iranian interests. Le Monde
Russia launched an aerial assault on 11 regions in Ukraine.
Russia launches drone attack on Kyiv: DW reports several waves of Russian drones targeted the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv in the early hours of Monday morning. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow will achieve "all goals" in Ukraine.
1,200: A recent estimate of the number of Russian soldiers killed or wounded each day in Ukraine.
Russia to boost defense budget as Ukraine war drags on: NYT reports the Kremlin plans a 25 percent increase to more than $145 billion in 2025, a year in which it had intended to cut military spending.
Why Russia's economy is holding up, despite sanctions, inflation and labor shortages: Le Monde reports the world's most heavily sanctioned country, since it invaded Ukraine in February 2022, recorded year-on-year growth of 4% in the second quarter. But the Russian economy could suffer from structural handicaps.
DW: Nepal in state of emergency amid severe flooding, landslides
DW: New Zealand reclaims the world record for the largest haka
Nikkei: Singapore dollar hits 10-year high on U.S. dollar weakness, sticky inflation
Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has said that he will call a general election for 27 October.
US announces $567 million military aid package for Taiwan: TJT reports the order means the US will directly ship its own weapon stocks to Taiwan, a move it has employed often to support Ukraine’s war effort.
China urges local companies to stay away from Nvidia’s chips: Bloomberg reports Beijing is stepping up pressure on Chinese companies to buy locally produced artificial intelligence chips instead of Nvidia Corp. products, part of the nation’s effort to expand its semiconductor industry and counter US sanctions.
China to roll out cybersecurity rules covering generative AI: Nikkei reports China will implement a string of new cybersecurity rules next year, authorities announced Monday, placing an emphasis on national security and requiring companies providing generative artificial intelligence services to add extra data protection.
China's tourism industry is bracing for sluggish growth over the upcoming national day holidays, even as regional governments begin to distribute cash vouchers to boost flagging consumer spending.
Seventy-five years after its founding, the doubts of the People's Republic of China: While the Beijing regime boasts flattering results on the world stage, Chinese society is gripped by pessimism. Harold Thibault
Fear of a Soviet-style collapse keeps Xi Jinping up at night: Communist China has now lived for longer than the USSR. Economist
EU picks experts to steer AI compliance rules: On Monday, the European Commission will convene the first plenary meeting of working groups -- made up of external experts -- tasked with drawing up the AI Act’s “code of practice,” which will spell out how exactly companies can comply with the wide-ranging set of laws. Reuters
The EU has set Oct. 4 for a vote on definitive tariffs on imported electric vehicles made in China.
British Labour has an economics lesson for Democrats: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives priority to economic growth and breaking down investment barriers over big spending. Greg Ip
Le Pen plans politicization as defense at fake jobs trial: Le Monde reports to limit the impact of her trial for misappropriating public funds, Marine Le Pen, who risks being banned from running for office, wants to 'get involved in the match,' taking the spotlight despite a high risk of backlash.
Paris implements controversial 50 km/h ring road speed limit: Le Monde reports the new speed and carpooling rules will be gradually phased in between October 1 and October 10. The change affects a messy knot of Parisian road regulations.
Politico: NATO’s Stoltenberg has parting words for Europe: Don’t fear Trump, work with him
Africa's fight against antimicrobial resistance: Antimicrobial resistance is linked to more than 1 million disease-related deaths in Africa, according to a report by the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance Project. What's behind the statistics? DW
The United Nations extended the mandate of a Kenya-led multinational security support mission to Haiti for another year.
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele makes an official visit to Argentina.
52.9: According to new government data, more than half of Argentines – a whopping 52.9% – lived below the poverty line during the first half of the year, the highest level in two decades.
Brazilians choke as fire smoke blankets 80% of country: AFP reports with as much as 80 percent of Brazil under a blanket of smoke from historic wildfires, face masks last used during the coronavirus pandemic are coming out again.
Ernesto Zedillo says AMLO has left Mexico on the verge of authoritarianism: The former president exhorts Claudia Sheinbaum to opt for democracy. Economist
Why is Canada’s economy falling behind America’s? The country was slightly richer than Montana in 2019. Now, it is just poorer than Alabama. Economist
AI and globalization are shaking up software developers’ world: Their code will get cheaper. So might they. Economist
US sets new rule that could spur AI chip shipments to the Middle East: Reuters reports the US Commerce Department on Monday unveiled a rule that could ease shipments of artificial intelligence chips like those from Nvidia Corp. to data centers in the Middle East.
US and allies sound alarm over their adversaries’ military ties: NYT reports the Biden administration is struggling to halt cooperation among Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. It feels urgency over the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East while also aiming to protect Taiwan.
Breaking up with China is hard to do Peter Coy
*** US Politics + Elections ***
34: The number of days until Election Day.
Trump, Harris venture into the politics of Hurricane Helene: The Harris campaign accused Trump of a lack of empathy, and the Trump campaign said Harris should visit those affected. WP
Advocacy groups urge Congress to commit to certifying election results: WP reports the appeal comes as former president Donald Trump lays the groundwork to again challenge the outcome of the vote should he lose his bid to return to the White House.
Crypto bros 2024: How a tiny tribe of fanatical investors could sway the election. BI
Fortune: Most multimillionaire investors are voting for Harris, despite thinking Trump is better for the economy
Harris’s and Trump’s economic plans both promise utopia: High spending, low taxes—and don’t worry about the deficit. Economist
The Hill: Harris says she backs legalizing marijuana, going further than Biden
Republicans are starting to raise alarms about Trump’s ground game: Politico reports: “They are out-matching us in money, in enthusiasm, and in the ground game,” one Michigan-based GOP strategist said.
Ex-NBC News anchor Brian Williams is in “late-stage discussions” about hosting an Election Night show on Amazon Prime Video.
Politico partnered with Capitol AI to bring new AI features to Politico Pro.
Reuters: US closes $1.52 billion loan to resurrect Michigan nuclear plant
+ President Joe Biden's administration has called for a tripling of US nuclear power capacity as US power demand surges and worries about climate change mount.
BBC: California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill
Time: Gavin Newsom blocks contentious AI safety bill in California
Gavin Newsom vetoes sweeping AI safety bill, siding with Silicon Valley: The legislation received fierce opposition from tech giants like OpenAI and A16z as well as California Democrats in Washington. Politico
Author of vetoed California AI bill says issue ‘not going away’ Bloomberg
Mark Cuban warns the US must win the AI race ‘or we lose everything’ Fortune
*** Disruption + Innovation ***
NASA confirms space station cracking a “highest” risk and consequence problem: ARS Tech reports NASA and Roscosmos have not agreed on the point at which the leak rate is untenable.
AP: SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 NASA astronauts who are stuck in space until next year
Japan Airlines has begun recruiting dozens of flight attendants in the Philippines with the help of a local staffing agency, rebooting a program that was postponed during the coronavirus pandemic as it responds to growing demand for travel to Japan.
OpenAI is hosting a DevDay event at its San Francisco offices.
SoftBank’s Vision Fund plans to invest $500 million in OpenAI as part of a larger funding round, the Information reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the deal.
Apple is said to no longer be taking part in OpenAI's massive funding round.
Nikkei: SK group sheds money-losing operations to fund $60bn AI push
Japanese bicycle parts maker Shimano plans to launch a gear shifting system next year that taps artificial intelligence to assist cyclists.
Chinese AI chipmaker Cambricon Technologies Corp. soared its 20% daily limit on Monday, leading a sector rally after Bloomberg News reported Beijing was stepping up pressure on domestic companies to ditch Nvidia Corp. processors for local alternatives.
The energy boss overhauling the grid for AI and net zero Bloomberg
Nvidia chief disputes climate consequences of AI: E&E News reports the tech giant CEO downplayed the massive energy demands of data centers by saying they could be powered by wind and solar.
Bain Capital announced on Monday that it will acquire Japan's largest cellphone sales agent, T-Gaia, purchasing the stakes of major shareholders Sumitomo Corp. and Tokyo-based Hikari Tsushin.
Jeep owner Stellantis warns of deterioration across global car industry: WSJ reports the car giant will accelerate its push to cut inventories on US dealer lots by adding discounts and shipping fewer vehicles.
The Row goes off grid at Paris Fashion Week: The brand asks attendees to put down the phones at a time when other designers lean into social media. Rachel Tashjian
*** Culture ***
Tom Hanks and the craze for classic communist cars: The Zastava, Lada, and Polski Fiat have come in from the cold. FT
It’s official: Megalopolis is a box-office mega flop(olis) Chris Lee
AFP: Oasis announces North American concert dates
*** Sport ***
The US beat the International Team, 18.5-11.5, to win the Presidents Cup for the 10th consecutive time.
Dikembe Mutombo, the Hall of Fame, finger-wagging center who spent much of his post-basketball career as an ambassador for the sport, has died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the NBA announced Monday.
The Jets went all-in on Aaron Rodgers. It’s looking like a bust. The Jets suffered an ugly and unexpected loss in Week 4, while Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels continued his star turn, and Derrick Henry led the Ravens to a marquee win. Andrew Beaton
AFP: Renault to end Formula One engine production from 2026
AC Milan, Inter ultras arrested for alleged organised crime offences: AFP reports hardcore supporters of AC Milan and Inter Milan were arrested on Monday for alleged organised crime offences as part of a probe into illegal profits made around matches and the infiltration of mafia gangs into so-called "ultras" groups.
Enjoy the ride + plan accordingly.
-Marc
Marc A. Ross | Chief Communications Strategist @ Caracal