Good morning —

Today's puzzle dips into a swirl of global happenings—trade negotiations, political upheaval, and some ventures that are very much in motion. You'll find clues that brush against both the halls of power and the edges of scientific discovery, all woven together with that particular news-of-the-moment feeling. Settle in for about five minutes and let this little crossword be your gentle way through the week's bigger stories.

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Nicholas, Crosswording The Situation