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It’s a special episode of Startup 360 this week with Earthletica cofounder Bronte Campbell. The triple Olympic gold medallist and a former World Champion’s had a bit of a career pivot since Tokyo. She’s now CEO of the sustainable activewear brand after competing in four Olympics – her first as a teenager in 2012. For data point fans: she trained for 2 million minutes, every four years, for a 1 minute race. Listen here Bronte and cofounder Libby Babbett, are now raising capital for Earthletica on the crowdfunding platform Birchal, having already generated more than $200,000 in revenue, selling out its…

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has decided to allow residents currently outside the UAE whose residency permits have expired to return to the country, as prevailing circumstances in the region have prevented their return due to airspace closures. The decision will remain in effect for one month starting from 28th February 2026. The Authority explained that the decision applies to all residents who were outside the UAE and whose residency permits expired on or after 28th February 2026 while they were abroad, and who were unable to return due to airspace closures or flight suspensions.…

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held phone calls with a number of officials and foreign ministers to discuss the repercussions of the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks targeting the UAE and several countries in the region. H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed held discussions with Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of Tanzania; Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala, Crown Prince of Tonga; Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada; Maka Botchorishvili, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Georgia; Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago; and Carlos Ramiro Martínez, Minister…

Isaac Del Toro delivered a courageous ride on the gravel roads of Tuscany to finish second on Stage 2 of Tirreno-Adriatico, a result that sees the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider move into the overall race lead and claim the blue leader’s jersey. The 206km stage from Camaiore to San Gimignano featured multiple gravel sectors in the finale, reminiscent of the nearby Strade Bianche terrain, and produced one of the most dramatic days of racing so far in the “Race of the Two Seas.” Heavy rain and slippery conditions added to the chaos as the peloton hit the sterrato roads in…

Brian Armstrong says claims Coinbase opposed a Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption in Washington are “totally false.” Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has pushed back against claims that his company’s lobbyists are working to block a Bitcoin (BTC) tax exemption in Washington, calling the allegations “totally false.” The dispute has drawn in Bitcoin advocates, tax lawyers, and crypto lobbyists, and cuts to the center of a wider debate about who the biggest companies in crypto actually represent when they walk the halls of Congress. What the Accusations Said The allegations were made by Truth for the Commoner (TFTC), a…

Australian entrepreneur, RedBalloon founder, and Shark Tank Australia investor Naomi Simson will deliver the keynote address at Growth Summit in Sydney on June 18. Presented by SmartCompany and Startup Daily, in partnership with Optus and Salesforce, the Growth Summit in Sydney on June 18 is Australia’s premier event for ambitious startup and SME founders and leaders. Naomi is Australia’s #1 business speaker, and more than 2.6 million people follow her on LinkedIn. She’s the person top tier companies, including the Commonwealth Bank, Stripe, Salesforce, SAP and Adobe, turn to for inspiration. Her address is titled “Reduce the noise. Increase your effectiveness” and will offer…

The cost of pet insurance depends on your location, your pet’s age, the insurance company, and other variables. If you’re seeking the cheapest pet insurance, it’s important to understand what you are getting for that price, since cheaper plans may not offer your wallet as much protection over the long term. To help you find the cheapest and best pet insurance for your needs, Yahoo Finance reviewed 30 pet insurance and wellness plans to see whose costs stood out. Learn more: How does pet insurance work? A complete guide. Learn more: How much does pet insurance cost? Liberty Mutual has…

NEW YORK (AP) — When stock markets are as manic as they’ve been recently, it’s natural to want to do something to protect your retirement savings. Historically, though, staying calm has usually been best. The U.S. stock market has a track record of recovering from every steep drop it’s taken. Whether it’s a global financial crisis, a trade war or a military war, the S&P 500 has so far always recouped its losses to push toward more records. Of course, that can take years, but anyone who moved their 401(k) investments out of stocks risked missing out on the recovery…

What’s next for TAO after reaching a one-month peak? Bittensor (TAO) has pumped by double digits over the past seven days, with some analysts expecting this could be the beginning of a much more substantial surge. At the same time, certain indicators suggest a short-term correction is also a plausible option. Further Gains Ahead? As of this writing, TAO trades at around $213 (per CoinGecko), making it the top daily performer among the biggest 100 cryptocurrencies after rising 9% over the period. Its market capitalization soared past the $2 billion psychological mark, thus flipping well-known altcoins such as OKB,…

Australia wants an expanded fleet of Bluebottle sea drones to signal the same message to the nation’s opponents that its jellyfish namesake sends to swimmers: get out of the ocean. Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy has announced a $176 million contract with Australian company Ocius Technology to deliver 40 new drones for the navy. “As when you see at one of our beaches a bluebottle jellyfish, that’s a signal to get out of the ocean. I want potential adversaries to realise when they see one of these, it’s a signal to get out of our ocean,” he told reporters in…