Today’s 5-minute preparedness brief covers verified developments with a phase-change focus. We examine upcoming nationwide U.S. protest activity and key dates to watch, NATO’s Arctic Sentry operations near Greenland, elevated military activity in the Indo-Pacific, and projected joint naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz. We also assess energy and shipping spillover risk, sanctions pressure, and domestic stability indicators. The brief concludes with actionable steps for communications resilience, mobility planning, supply buffering, and financial awareness, along with BTC, gold, and silver prices. Stay aware. Stay ready.