Good morning —

Today's puzzle dips into a mix of military homecomings, political turbulence, and the perennial question of what we're actually paying for our snacks. There's a little bit of everything here—the kind of scattered-focus news cycle that reminds us why a gentle five-minute crossword can be a nicer way to process the day than doom-scrolling through it all at once.

Play today's puzzle: https://crosswordingthesituation.com

Nicholas, Crosswording The Situation