Good morning —

Today's puzzle weaves together a tangle of recent headlines—from the halls of power to the natural world, with a few darker notes in between. You'll find clues touching on regulatory shifts, space exploration, maritime mysteries, and geopolitical tensions, all dressed up in the everyday language of crosswords. Settle in for a quiet few minutes of reconnection with the news, the kind that feels more like conversation than crisis.

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Nicholas, Crosswording The Situation