Good morning —

Today's puzzle weaves together a tapestry of this week's headlines—from the halls of power and military theaters abroad to the quieter tragedies that ripple through neighborhoods. You'll find yourself moving between politics, international tensions, sports realignments, and some of the harder stories making rounds in the news cycle. It's a bittersweet little reminder of how much unfolds in just a few days, the kind that takes about 3-5 minutes to work through while settling in with your coffee.

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Nicholas, Crosswording The Situation