Good morning —

Today's puzzle weaves together the currents running through our news cycle—from the halls of power and culture to the science lab and the natural world beyond our windows. You'll find clues grounded in everything from political theater to pharmaceutical breakthroughs, all tied together with that gentle reminder that the news is happening everywhere at once. A quick three-to-five-minute solve that lets you touch the week's texture without getting pulled under it.

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Nicholas, Crosswording The Situation