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Profile: Ruediger Grube, Chairman of Deutsche Bahn

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The Crossword, Dec. 23: Parting Ways

On the Cime de la Bonette climb during stage 19 of the 2024 Tour de France cycling race, from Embrun to Isola 2000 (144,6 km), in France, on Friday 19 July 2024.

CYCLING TOUR DE FRANCE 2024 STAGE 19

The Crossword, Dec. 16: Lost At Sea

Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs plays left field in a game against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field on May 6, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Miami Marlins v Chicago Cubs

The Crossword, Dec. 9: Added Dimension

Lin Manuel Miranda debuts the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' song 'Jabba Flow' at 'Hamilton' on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on May 4, 2016 in New York City

J.J. Abrams And Lin Manuel Miranda Debut “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Song At “Hamilton” On Broadway

The Crossword, Dec. 2: Hot Ones

Las Vegas center A'ja Wilson (22) shoots a three-pointer during the WNBA game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Atlanta Dream on July 12th, 2024 at the Gateway Arena in College Park, GA.

WNBA: JUL 12 Las Vegas Aces at Atlanta Dream

The Crossword, Nov. 25: Party Hat (Themeless)

Tracy Chapman performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

66th GRAMMY Awards – Show

The Crossword, Nov. 18: Turnaround Jumpers

Japanese Restaurants

The Crossword, Nov. 11: Paintball

Chappell Roan performs during 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 06, 2024 in Austin, Texas.

2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival – Weekend One

The Crossword, Nov. 4: Rock Group

Hoang&#8211;Kim Vu is the co-editor of the Defector Crossword. His puzzles have appeared in multiple venues, including the New York Times, L.A. Times, and USA Today.

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Hoang-Kim Vu

Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees reacts after Enrique Hernandez #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hit a triple in the fifth inning during Game One of the 2024 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

World Series – New York Yankees v Los Angeles Dodgers – Game 1

The Crossword, Oct. 28: A Cryptic!

Phoebe Bridgers, winner of the Best Alternative Music Album award for "The Record"- Boygenius, Best Rock Song award for "Not Strong Enough", Best Rock Performance award for "Not Strong Enough" and Best Pop/Duo Group Performance award for "Ghost In The Machine", poses in the press room at the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

66th GRAMMY Awards – Press Room

The Crossword, Oct. 21: Sub-liminal Messages

Trinity Rodman #2 of Washington Spirit in action against the OL Reign during the second half of the NWSL game at Audi Field on May 1, 2022 in Washington, DC.

OL Reign v Washington Spirit

The Crossword, Oct. 14: Flower Arrangement

Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos on November 17, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Crossword, Oct. 7: Pile Your Plate High

Chris Paul #3 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to referee Scott Foster #48 during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on November 22, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Golden State Warriors v Phoenix Suns

The Crossword, Sept. 30: Who Do You Think You Are? We Am (Themeless)

Nathan Chen of Team United States reacts during the Men Single Skating Free Skating on day six of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Capital Indoor Stadium on February 10, 2022 in Beijing, China.

Figure Skating – Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Day 6

The Crossword, Sept. 23: Peach Turnover

Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after being ejected for a flagrant foul during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on December 12, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 119-116.

The Crossword, Sept. 16: I’ve Got Your Number

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Jakob Glesnes during the Leagues Cup 2023 semifinals match at Subaru Park on August 15, 2023 in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Leagues Cup 2023 – Semifinals: Inter Miami CF v Philadelphia Union

The Crossword, Sept. 9: Ope

Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Los Angeles Chargers v Minnesota Vikings

The Crossword, Sept. 2: Them’s Fighting Words

Corey Seager tags out Jose Ramirez as he attempts to steal second base

Texas Rangers v Cleveland Guardians

The Crossword, Aug. 26: Cut To The Chase (Themeless)

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass against the San Francisco 49ers in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Crossword, Aug. 19: Quad Extensions

Victor Wembanyama of Team France in action during Men's Gold Medal game between Team France and Team United States on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France.

Basketball – Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 15

The Crossword, Aug. 12: Jumping Through Hoops

Rebeca Andrade of Team Brazil looks on prior to the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise Final on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France.

Artistic Gymnastics – Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 10

The Crossword, Aug. 5: Round And Round

A visitor views the preview of "Magritte and Contemporary Art: The Treachery of Images" at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), 15 November 2006 in California.

A visitors views some of the most famous

The Crossword, July 29: Collector’s Edition (Themeless)

Beyoncé performs onstage during the "RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR" at MetLife Stadium on July 29, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Crossword, July 22: Light My Fire

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reacts after conceding their side's first goal of the game to Spain's Nico Williams (not pictured) during the UEFA Euro 2024 final match at the Olympiastadion, Berlin.

Spain v England – UEFA Euro 2024 – Final – Olympiastadion

The Crossword, July 15: False Wingers

Brady Tkachuk #7 of the Senators steps into the steps into the penalty box during the second period of the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on January 31, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan.