🟥 Stop Ignoring Red Flags: Your Gut Already Knows the Truth

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” – Maya Angelou

We love to give people second chances, don’t we? We make excuses. We hope they’ll change. But Maya wasn’t handing us poetic fluff — she was giving us a warning label.

🚩 The Red Flags We Keep Painting White

• That friend who flakes on you every time? They’re showing you they don’t value your time.

• That coworker who bulldozes ideas in meetings? They’re not “just stressed.” They’re disrespectful.

• That partner who belittles you in “jokes”? That’s not humor. That’s who they are.

And in abusive relationships, the truth is even sharper: it doesn’t start with a punch. It starts with control, digs, and cutting words. Those are red flags, not quirks.

🧠 Your Gut Doesn’t Lie

Ever felt your stomach knot before your brain caught up? That’s not paranoia — that’s wisdom. Your gut is the early warning system. Stop silencing it because you don’t want to be “judgmental.”

💡 The Hard Truth

People don’t suddenly morph into better versions of themselves just because we want them to. They’ve already shown you their script. Believe it. Protect your peace.

✅ Daily Dose Reminder: Trust your instincts. They’re not being dramatic — they’re trying to save you. ~Rosanne

📅 August 28, 2025 — Today’s Top News

📊 Market Snapshot
Dow: 34,220 (🟢 +0.30 %) | S&P 500: 4,562 (🟢 +0.25 %) | Gold: $1,950 (🟢 +0.50 %) | Oil: $78.45 (🔴 –0.60 %) | Bitcoin: $114,200 (🟢 +1.69 %)

🔥 Top Headlines — Short, Bold & Credible

• Minneapolis School Shooting Declared Domestic Terrorism
  A 23-year-old former student opened fire at Annunciation Catholic School, killing two children and wounding 17 others. Officials are treating the massacre as a hate-fueled act of domestic terrorism. Read more ›

• Mayor Condemns Anti-Trans Backlash
  Minneapolis leaders called for compassion and unity after the suspect was identified as transgender, stressing that hate-based rhetoric has no place in the healing process. Read more ›

• First Lady Calls for Early Intervention
  Melania Trump urged more proactive monitoring of youth in schools and online to catch warning signs before violence escalates. Read more ›

• Community Mourns With Vigils Across Minneapolis
  Thousands gathered in Lynnhurst Park and churches across the city to remember the victims and support survivors. Read more ›

🏛️ Policy Insights

• Fed Shake-Up Shakes Investors — Trump’s move against Fed Governor Lisa Cook rattled global markets, raising fresh fears over central bank independence. Long-term yields rose, while the dollar dipped. Read more ›

• FEMA Sounds Alarm — Nearly 30 FEMA staffers warned Congress that inexperienced Trump appointees could cripple disaster response, calling for FEMA to become a cabinet-level agency. Read more ›

🏈 Sports Update

• NFL Preseason Wraps Up — With the preseason ending this week, rookies across the league are battling for roster spots while veteran quarterbacks fine-tune before kickoff.

• US Open Tennis — The final Grand Slam of the year is underway in New York, with eyes on Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic as fan favorites.

• Olympic Countdown — Paris Olympics 2028 prep hits high gear, with venues and sponsorships locking in.

💼 Business Tip of the Day

Stop Bleeding Cash With Subscriptions: Do a quick audit of your monthly recurring charges (streaming, apps, memberships). Cancel at least one today. That $15/month is $180/year back in your pocket—multiply that by a few and you’ve got a free vacation fund.

🌱 Lifestyle & Health Quick Hit

Small Habit, Big Impact: Drinking one glass of water first thing in the morning can boost energy, jump-start metabolism, and improve focus. Simple. Free. Effective.