Good morning —

Today's puzzle weaves together threads from the sporting world, the highest levels of political maneuvering, and some unexpected historical corners—all tied together with that particular strain of news that feels both urgent and oddly inevitable. It's a nice little tour of the week's headlines, the kind that takes just a few minutes to work through and leaves you feeling connected to the moment without the sting of the endless scroll. Settle in with a quiet moment and see what connects.

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Nicholas, Crosswording The Situation