Caracal Global Daily
April 22, 2026
Detroit, MI
Here's what a Chief Geopolitical Officer should be monitoring today.
*** 5 issues Caracal Global is watching today ***
1. The Hormuz shock is not transitory: Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely, but the blockade holds. Oil markets have absorbed an estimated one-billion-barrel supply loss. Lufthansa cut 20,000 flights. United Airlines is absorbing $340 million in additional fuel costs from Q1 alone. The EU is weighing emergency fuel reserves. Hawaii and Alaska are already experiencing structural pain in the electricity sector. The Economist's scenario range is "bad to awful." Your Q2 cost assumptions need to reflect this reality — not the world as it was in January.
2. Ottawa mobilized: Mark Carney assembled 24 business and political leaders — cross-partisan, cross-sector, fully serious — to manage the CUSMA review. US Trade Representative Greer has stated publicly that Canada is lagging behind Mexico in resolving trade irritants. Mexico has a bilateral negotiating round with Washington scheduled for late May. The North American trade architecture that has governed supply chains, investment flows, and competitive positioning for 30 years is under active renegotiation. The companies that built stakeholder infrastructure before the pressure peaked will shape outcomes. The rest will read about them.
3. Apple's era of managed globalization is over: Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO after building Apple into a $4 trillion company. He shifts to a global ambassador role — a recognition that geopolitical navigation is now a core executive function rather than a support function. His successor, hardware engineer John Ternus, inherits an AI deficit and a China exposure that no amount of hardware excellence alone will resolve. How Ternus manages its relationship with Beijing in its first 12 months will define Apple's next chapter.
4. The political floor is moving: Trump's economic approval has dropped to 30%, down from 38% last month. The Economist now puts Democratic odds of flipping the House at 95%. For companies managing regulatory exposure, government affairs strategy, and public positioning, the midterm election calculus has changed significantly. The window to build bipartisan relationships is narrowing faster than most government affairs calendars have accounted for.
5. Beijing draws a new red line on AI: Chinese tech companies that attempt to shed their China identity — restructuring offshore to access US capital — are now facing direct pressure from Beijing. Workers in Singapore and China describe a clear new constraint: you cannot cut ties with the country to compete in America. This closes a structural arbitrage that many AI investors have been relying on. Evaluate your portfolio exposure before the deal closes, not after.
*** Ross Rant ***
Canada just assembled a trade war cabinet
Mark Carney did not name an advisory committee. He named a trade war cabinet.
Twenty-four names. Cross-partisan. CEOs from BMO, CN Rail, TC Energy, Nutrien, and Teck Resources. Leaders from steel, auto parts, dairy, lumber, mining, and indigenous business. Former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole is sitting across the table from former Liberal finance minister Ralph Goodale. Former Quebec Premier Jean Charest is in the same room as Unifor's national president.
In Canadian politics, that kind of lineup is not consultation. That is mobilization.
The Canada-US-Mexico Agreement, known as CUSMA in Canada and USMCA in the United States, is up for review this year. And if you run a company with meaningful North American exposure — supply chain, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, sales — you should be treating this moment with the same seriousness Ottawa just signaled it deserves.
The backdrop is not subtle
Start with the numbers. The US has imposed a broad tariff regime on Canada since Trump returned to office. Products traded under USMCA rules are nominally exempt, but that has not shielded Canadian steel, aluminum, or autos from damaging levies. Industries that employ hundreds of thousands of workers on both sides of the border are already operating under structural uncertainty.
Now layer in the rhetoric. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called CUSMA a "bad deal" for Americans that could "lapse" this summer. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has publicly stated that Canada is lagging Mexico in resolving trade irritants. Mexico has already scheduled a formal bilateral negotiating round with the US for late May. According to its own opposition leader, Canada has not had substantive negotiations in five months.
Meanwhile, Carney recorded a video address telling Canadians that the country's dependence on the US has become a "weakness." He did not mention Trump by name. He did not need to.
The Canadians are not panicking. They are positioning.
What the advisory committee reveals
When a G7 government assembles this kind of stakeholder foundation, it is not a signal of confidence. It is a signal of complexity. Carney's team has looked ahead and concluded that no prime minister's office can manage the CUSMA renegotiation unilaterally. They need sectoral intelligence. They need political cover. They need to know which industries can absorb pain and which ones will break.
That is exactly the kind of intelligence your board should be building right now.
The CUSMA review is not a background event. It is a potential restructuring of the North American trade architecture that has governed supply chains, investment flows, and competitive positioning for more than thirty years. The last time this agreement was renegotiated, companies with formal stakeholder engagement processes were better positioned to flag risks, adapt sourcing decisions, and communicate credibly with investors. Companies that had been watching from the sidelines were surprised.
The US-Canada bilateral tension also has a China dimension that matters for your strategy. Lutnick publicly attacked Carney for pursuing trade diversification with China, calling it "nuts." Canada's response has been to accelerate that strategy anyway, including new space-launch legislation designed to reduce reliance on foreign launch capacity. Ottawa is building optionality. The question for your board is whether you are doing the same.
What your company should be doing right now
First, map your CUSMA exposure specifically. Rules of origin, tariff classifications, sector-specific carve-outs — this is not generic trade policy. It is your cost structure.
Second, do not assume the exemptions hold. "USMCA-compliant" is a legal status, not a political guarantee. Steel and aluminum proved that. Autos may prove it again.
Third, watch Mexico. The US-Mexico bilateral round in late May is a structural signal. If the US and Mexico advance without Canada, the trilateral framework fractures in ways that will reshape North American supply chain decisions for a generation.
Fourth, build your government engagement function now, before the pressure peaks. The companies with stakeholder relationships in place will shape outcomes. The companies without them will read about outcomes in the news.
Carney just put 24 serious people at a table to defend Canadian economic interests. Your competitors are watching. Your supply chain is exposed.
Are you responding reactively?
Caracal Global is your fractional Chief Geopolitical Officer. We monitor geopolitical signals daily — tariff announcements, military movements, policy shifts, trade negotiations, export control changes, and competitive positioning. We translate these signals into what they mean for your business. We help your board move from reacting to strategizing. More @ caracal.global.
Enjoy the ride + plan accordingly.
-Marc
You can always reach me @ marc@caracal.global.
*** Globalization + Statecraft ***
WSJ: Trump says he’ll extend Iran cease-fire, maintain blockade
NYT: Trump extends cease-fire with Iran
WP: Trump extends ceasefire indefinitely as Iran stalls negotiations
CBC: Trump extends ceasefire with Iran, says blockade of Iranian ports will continue
I’ve never seen a negotiation like this one: Both want a deal. Both keep acting like they don’t. David Ignatius
A dangerous blind spot in Donald Trump’s Iran war strategy: America sets too little store by foreigners’ beliefs and values. It’s a costly mistake, each time. Economist
Iran is winning the meme war: Iran’s embassies have become meme factories, centers of information warfare churning out images and videos designed to do just one thing: mock the US and Israel and, in particular, Donald Trump. Charles Cornish-Dale
Ross Rant Flashback: Lego-ganda: What Iran's propaganda playbook means for your business: State-sponsored propaganda has moved far beyond government-to-government signaling. It's now in your employees' news feeds, your customers' social media, and your stakeholders' sense of reality. Full post here.
Iran’s supreme leader no longer reigns supreme Time
Ukraine ready to send ships from UK to help reopen Strait of Hormuz: The Times reports four minehunters docked in Portsmouth could form part of a British-French-led mission after tensions with Iran have calmed.
Oil market has lost a billion barrels due to Iran war, Vitol boss warns: FT reports top energy traders warn of unprecedented hit to global energy supplies.
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights to save fuel as prices soar.
United Airlines reports a $340 million increase in fuel costs for Q1 2026 amid the Iran War.
EU to boost jet fuel imports from the United States amid shortage fears: EN reports EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has said there are no indications of jet fuel shortages, but stressed the importance of acting quickly and appropriately. The use of emergency stocks is under consideration "if real supply issues arise."
Hawaii and Alaska are feeling the brunt of the energy shock: WSJ reports electricity bills are rising in those oil-dependent regions, while lower natural-gas prices have insulated most of the US.
Gas and electricity price shake-up set to combat Iran instability: The Times reports the UK government has announced an increase to the windfall tax on green energy generators to protect households from spikes in costs.
Global energy markets are on the verge of a disaster: Scenarios now range from bad to awful. Economist
Bloomberg: Trump says currency swap with UAE is under consideration
US considers financial support for Oil-rich UAE: NYT reports President Trump acknowledged that the Gulf state has incurred significant damage during the war with Iran.
Europe wanted a say on the Iran war, but it’s still on the sidelines: A British-French plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz would give the continent a role. But Tehran and Washington are still calling the shots. NYT
Why America is falling out of love with Israel: Public opinion and elite sentiment has turned decisively against Netanyahu. Edward Luce
Israel’s open-ended wars have eroded its security: Binyamin Netanyahu has brought about a big shift in its defence doctrine. Economist
Britain’s prime minister is in power without purpose: Latest Mandelson scandal has left Starmer in limbo until his MPs decide his fate. FT-Editorial
Allies turn on Keir Starmer over Peter Mandelson scandal: The Times reports cabinet members voice concern after Sir Olly Robbins accuses No 10 of ‘constant pressure’ and ‘dismissive approach’ to security on ambassador post.
Why Trump hasn’t stuck the knife into Starmer Freddy Gray
Smartphones to be banned in schools in England: FT reports government bows to pressure from teachers, parents, and the Conservative Party.
UK moves to ban smoking for everyone born after 2008: DW reports a draft law in the UK to create a "smoke-free generation" by banning smoking for anybody born after 2008 has cleared both houses of parliament. Only the king's signature remains for it to become law.
Vaping bill brings lifelong smoking ban for people born after 2008: The Times reports the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which only needs royal assent to be on the statute book, also makes it illegal to smoke outside schools but not in pub gardens.
Too late to turn to Europe? How Keir Starmer’s Brexit reset ran out of road. FT
‘Donnyland’? Ukraine proposes naming part of the Donbas in Trump’s honor. The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump’s vanity to get American might on their side. NYT
Discontent with Putin rises among part of the Russian population: 'There is an immense wall between you and us': Le Monde reports internet shutdowns, a struggling economy, and the ongoing war in Ukraine have exasperated some Russians, while a recent poll shows the president's popularity is slipping.
EN: NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over the Baltic Sea, French team says
Russia uses AI to hack Europe, Dutch intelligence warns: The Netherlands says Russian cyberattacks on Europe are accelerating. Politico
Italy summons Russian ambassador over TV presenter's insults at PM Giorgia Meloni: EN reports relations between Rome and Moscow have been tense because of Meloni's strong support for Ukraine as it continues to fight off Russia's full-scale invasion.
Japan lifts post-World War II ban on lethal weapons exports: WP reports the change, which allows Japanese companies to sell arms to 17 countries, is a major shift from the nation’s pacifist stance and comes at a time of heightened security concerns in the region.
Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules: ST reports Japan on April 21 unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for exports of warships, missiles and other weapons.
Japan weighs age-based filtering on social media to combat addiction: Nikkei reports a tougher legal requirements on table amid global pressure on platforms to protect minors.
A quiet US favor for Xi Jinping: A US quota increase at the International Monetary Fund would rescue China’s bad loans. WSJ-Editorial
Beijing tightens grip on AI firms shedding China ties to access US capital: In interviews, tech workers in Singapore and China described what they see as a new red line drawn by Beijing against “China-shedding” — a practice in which homegrown companies sever ties with the country to compete for resources in the United States. WP
What if China goes for a Taiwan blockade? Since 2022, China has been practising for one. In the coming weeks, Taiwan will start drills designed to counter a Chinese energy blockade. Denny Roy
Taiwan's Lai scraps Africa trip at 11th hour, blames Chinese 'coercion': President had been due to fly to Eswatini; Taipei accuses three countries of blocking flight. Nikkei
Taiwan leader postpones Eswatini trip after overflight permits revoked: AFP reports Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has postponed an official trip to Eswatini, the democratic island's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after several countries revoked overflight permits following "intense pressure" from China, a senior aide said Tuesday.
Taiwan blames pressure from China for nixed Africa trip: DW reports the Taiwanese government says Beijing used economic coercion to convince three African nations to revoke permission for President Lai Ching-te to traverse their airspace.
Two CIA officers die in Mexico accident after counternarcotics operation: WP reports the US spy agency has significantly expanded its international antidrug work under President Trump and CIA Director Ratcliffe.
Fondness for Pope Francis undimmed on first anniversary of late pontiff's death: BAT reports pilgrims pray and share memories at the tomb of Pope Francis on the first anniversary of the Argentine pontiff's death.
Milei receives Israel’s highest civilian honour from president: BAT reports Israeli President Isaac Herzog awards Argentina’s President Javier Milei the ‘Presidential Medal of Honour’ – the country’s highest civilian distinction – in recognition of his commitment to the State of Israel.
Trump got his regime change in Canada. Now he may regret it. Canada's prime minister secures a parliamentary majority and a stronger political hand. Noah Richler
A network of YouTube accounts is promoting US annexation to Albertans, researchers say. It has 40M views: Toronto Star reports flagged as a “potential covert influence operation” in a new report, those behind the network are tough to trace.
Carney reveals new members of revived Canada-US trade advisory council: Carney said Tuesday the panel of advisors will serve as “a forum for expertise and strategy on all aspects of the Canada-US economic relationship.” Toronto Star
Carney unveils new Canada-US advisory council ahead of potentially rocky USMCA talks: Dominic LeBlanc will lead committee, whose members will include Jean Charest, Erin O’Toole, Ralph Goodale, as well as business and labour leaders. G+M
Carney names advisory committee on Canada-US economic relations as CUSMA review nears: Business and labour leaders will sit with former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole, Quebec premier Jean Charest. CBC
Poilievre says Carney has been 'losing, losing, losing' on US trade war: CBC reports Carney says there's been a 'rupture' in Canada-US relationship, while Poilievre wants to draw closer.
Bloomberg: Canada unveils space-launch bill aimed at cutting reliance on US
+ The government introduced legislation to establish space-launch capabilities and provide regulatory clarity for the industry.
+ Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon said Canada relies on foreign countries to get Canadian satellites in orbit, which sends investment out of the country and creates costly delays.
+ The government expects rockets to begin launching from Canadian soil within two to three years, which would strengthen Canada's ability to monitor and respond to wildfires, protect marine ecosystems, and support Arctic security.
Global Affairs called in Israeli ambassador after Canadian killed in Lebanon: The Canadian Press reports Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has issued a formal notice to Israel’s envoy in Ottawa following the death of a Canadian in Lebanon, which her spokeswoman says will be investigated by Israeli officials.
Trump is said to be in talks to send Afghans who aided US forces to Congo: NYT reports a US aid worker said that the Afghans, who were evacuated to Qatar, would face a choice between moving to the Democratic Republic of Congo and living under the Taliban.
US held secret talks with Cuba: AFP reports Cuba and the United States say officials recently held talks on the island as tensions remain high over the US energy blockade on the Caribbean nation. A US State Department official said the meeting took place on April 10th, while Cuba identified lifting the blockade as a key priority.
UPS + FedEx began filing requests for refunds on tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled that some duties were unconstitutional.
US opens refund portal to start paying back Trump’s illegal tariffs: Importers can now request refunds, two months after Trump’s Supreme Court loss. ARS
The seaside town trying to reclaim its title as ‘submarine capital of the world’: Groton, Conn., suffered after Cold War military spending dried up 30 years ago. It’s being asked to deliver again. WSJ
$20bn: The potential value of Anduril’s ten-year contract with America’s army.
Pentagon wants $54B for drones, more than most nations’ military budgets: The proposed Pentagon drone investment rivals Ukraine’s entire military budget. ARS
Almost 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, IOM says: EN reports the migration agency highlighted that at least around 340,000 family members are estimated to have been directly affected by the missing migrant crisis since 2014. Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, the United Nations' migration agency said on Tuesday.
*** US Politics + Elections ***
DJT job approval: A new AP-NORC poll finds Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy dropped to 30%, down from 38% in last month’s poll.
Bloomberg: Trump says US will get along with Anthropic after Pentagon spat
WP: Annual flu vaccine no longer required for US military, Hegseth says
Tulsi Gabbard has been told by the White House that she has until the midterms to pack up and leave.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigned from Congress on Tuesday just before the House Ethics Committee was set to recommend a punishment for her.
The Economist's current midterm election forecast for the House and Senate:
+ Democrats have a 95% chance of flipping the House
+ Democrats also have a 46% probability of taking the Senate
Trump allies build record $350mn war chest ahead of midterm elections: FT reports MAGA Inc Super Pac raises $35mn in March with donations from billionaire Diane Hendricks and Andreessen Horowitz.
Virginia passes redistricting measure that could help Democrats retake the House: WP reports the referendum creates as many as four Democratic-leaning districts ahead of the midterm elections.
Democrats aim for midterm upsets in districts that Trump safely won: Strategists in both parties say the president’s unpopularity is dragging down incumbents not used to running hard campaigns, and some have been hit by scandals. WP
Big Sky crack-up: Montana Democrats thought they found a novel way to win control of the US Senate—until the party faithful started fighting back. Michael Scherer
Our Revolution, a progressive group founded by Bernie Sanders, announced its endorsement of Tom Steyer for California governor, citing concerns that Republicans could benefit from a divided Democratic field.
Business leaders are done picking sides, and the two parties should be worried The Hill
Bipartisan Senators warn United and American Airlines on potential merger: WSJ reports though American has rejected a deal, lawmakers ask both carriers to share how it could affect routes and fares. “A combined United-American air carrier would be able to exploit its market power to harm consumers in a number of ways,” according to the letter from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), a copy of which was viewed by The Wall Street Journal.
Gates Foundation to cut 20% of staff, review Epstein ties: WSJ reports philanthropic giant plans to cut up to 500 jobs by 2030, CEO says in memo.
The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges as a surprise winner Fortune
*** Distribution + Innovation ***
Dallas-Fort Worth just logged its 100th corporate headquarters relocation since 2018. And it added 11 more in 2025 alone.
$9.99: The cost of a monthly subscription to Play Dead, a new platform offering high-resolution streaming of archival Grateful Dead performances.
Starbucks announced a brand partnership with The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Starbucks is pushing forward with plans for an office for thousands of workers in Nashville, even as the coffee chain struggles to persuade the first round to relocate from its Seattle headquarters.
How Chobani turned Greek yogurt into an American refrigerator staple: CEO Hamdi Ulukaya created a $20 billion company, transformed the dairy aisle, and sponsored his favorite Istanbul soccer club—and he’s not slowing down. Bloomberg
From Allbirds to Glossier, millennial brands have lost their mojo: They have been squeezed by competitors old and new. Economist
Revolut aims for $200bn valuation in stock market listing: FT reports bumper IPO would trigger increased stake for founder Nik Storonsky but group has no plans to float shares before 2028.
Tim Cook built Apple into a $4 trillion powerhouse. He leaves big challenges on AI. Apple CEO navigated shifts between eras in technology and politics while growing the iPhone maker into a giant. WSJ
Bloomberg: Apple’s Tim Cook takes on crucial new role: Global Ambassador
Bloomberg: Tim Cook says he’s ‘healthy,’ will be chairman for long time
Meet John Ternus, the 51-year-old former swimming champ who will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO Fortune
Apple’s new CEO is a hardware guy, but software is his biggest challenge: John Ternus’s leadership has already given us some of Apple’s best devices ever. But the company could use a reboot when it comes to software. FC
Adobe will buy back as much as $25 billion of its stock following a steady decline for more than two years over investor concerns that artificial intelligence will disrupt the company’s business.
OpenAI is releasing an update to its artificial intelligence image-generating software, ChatGPT Images 2.0, that will let users create accurate, complex charts and scientific diagrams.
Job cuts driven by AI are rising on Wall Street: NYT reports: “AI gives us places to go we haven’t gone,” said one bank’s chief executive.
T-Mobile and Germany’s Deutsche Telekom weigh combination: WSJ reports the big German carrier is already T-Mobile’s largest shareholder.
Fortune: Meta will start tracking employees’ screens and keystrokes to train AI tools
Yelp adds AI-powered search and booking for local services: FC reports users can now book haircuts, doctor visits, and food delivery through new partnerships and in-app tools.
Europe’s AI endgame? Bet on reliability: If the region fails to lead on safe and secure AI, it risks remaining stuck on the wrong side of the tech wall. Yoshua Bengio
Bloomberg: Anthropic’s Mythos model is being accessed by unauthorized users
Elite law firm Sullivan & Cromwell admits to AI ‘hallucinations’: FT reports firm whose partners bill more than $2,000 per hour apologises to judge for software-driven errors in bankruptcy case.
Unregulated AI like speeding with no steering wheel: AI godfather Hinton: AFP reports artificial Intelligence pioneer Geoffrey Hinton insisted Tuesday on the need to strictly regulate the technology, warning that it remained unclear if humanity could co-exist with super intelligent AI.
Jeff Bezos’s AI lab nears $38bn valuation in funding deal: FT reports the company code-named Project Prometheus is working on models for industrial applications.
The masters of AI will be hated for their wealth and their transformation of society: A sign of the extraordinary vitality of American capitalism, artificial intelligence – led by its new masters SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI – could become the next black swan of the global economy. Arnaud Leparmentier
Fortune: Stripe and Paradigm-backed blockchain Tempo launches advisory unit to promote stablecoin adoption
How 12 climate tech startups are shaping the $2.3 trillion energy transition: These companies have won BloombergNEF’s annual Pioneers competition for the most promising climate tech. Bloomberg
NASA's Mars rover finds new organic matter in crater: DW reports NASA's Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds as scientists investigate any potential ancient life signs on Mars. It was exploring the massive Gale Crater also believed to be a now-dry lake.
NASA rover adds to growing list of organic compounds detected on Mars: CBC reports 5 compounds identified in experiment by Curiosity had never previously been identified on planet.
Bloomberg: NASA unveils powerful space telescope ahead of September launch
Bloomberg: NASA’s new space suits may not be ready by 2028 Moon landing
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If the Iran escalation, the Hormuz crisis, or the China stability narrative is now on your board's agenda and you don't have a geopolitical officer in the room, that's the conversation we should be having.
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*** Culture ***
Bloomberg: Michael Dell gives $750 million for medical hub at UT Austin
Will social media addiction go the way of cigarettes? Smoking among the rich has declined dramatically — and digital dependency could follow a similar pattern. Sarah O’Connor
Suddenly everyone wants a tailor. They’re in short supply. Nordstrom, Men’s Wearhouse, and other brands are reviving an old-fashioned job. WSJ
Into the world of competitive rock, paper, scissors: At a fierce tournament in New Jersey, some players threw psychology and mind games. Others just threw rock. NBC
Luis Puenzo, director of Argentina’s first Oscar-winning feature, dies at 80: BAT reports Luis Puenzo, director who won Argentina’s first Oscar, has died aged 80; 'La historia oficial,' which tackled kidnapping of infants during dictatorship era, won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1986.
*** Sport ***
Leicester City FC are relegated to League One.
Boca edge River with Paredes penalty in Superclásico at Monumental: BAT reports Paredes converts stoppage-time penalty in first half as Boca strengthen knockout push in tense Superclásico at Monumental.
Churchill Downs buys Preakness for $85 million: AFP reports Churchill Downs Incorporated has entered an agreement to purchase the Preakness Stakes for $85 million, uniting two major events of American horse racing's Triple Crown, the buyers announced on Tuesday.
Donovan steps down as Bulls coach: AFP reports Billy Donovan stepped down as coach of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after the team missed the NBA playoffs for the fifth time in his six seasons in charge.
Enjoy the ride + plan accordingly.
-Marc
Marc A. Ross | Founder + Chief Geopolitical Officer @ Caracal Global
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