ADAM SMITH would be baffled by microelectronics. When the great economist died in 1790 James Watt’s two-cylinder steam engine passed for the height of technological sophistication. If he recognised the prefix “nano”—a fair bet for a precocious classicist proficient in dead languages by 14—it would be as a derivation of the Greek word for “dwarf”,…
Luxury brands Agnona and Same are each unveiling seasonal retail spaces in Saint-Tropez, bringing their distinct visions to the iconic French Riviera town. Agnona has reopened its seasonal boutique at 15 rue Henri Seillon. – Agnona Agnona has reopened its seasonal boutique at 15 rue Henri Seillon, offering a serene and intimate retail experience. A…
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world Oil prices tumbled on Monday afternoon in a sharp turnaround as traders interpreted Iranian missile strikes against a US air base in Qatar as a sign that it is likely to avoid attacking…
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#!/usr/bin/env python3 # Exploit Title: Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 Cross Device Service – Elevation of Privilege # Author: Mohammed Idrees Banyamer # Instagram: @banyamer_security # GitHub: https://github.com/mbanyamer # Date: 2025-06-06 # Tested on: Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (10.0.26100.3476) # CVE: CVE-2025-24076 # # Affected Versions: # – Windows 11 Version 24H2…
Israel’s bombing of Iran came so close to the home of Mahin, 80, that a massive explosion filled the air with smoke in her affluent neighbourhood of Tehran. Yet Mahin has remained among the millions of residents of the Iranian capital refusing to evacuate. “Where shall I go? I feel more comfortable at home,” she…
An artist’s impression of an environment where prehistoric plants thrived Christian Jegou/Science Photo Library When the Earth Was GreenRiley Black (St Martin’s Press (US, available now; UK, later this month)) The behaviour of plants is invisible to the naked human eye. They operate on timescales our imaginations can’t entertain, and they run roughshod over familiar categories…
Communications group The Independents has announced the acquisition of We Are Ona, a culinary studio and food production agency. We Are Ona Jacquemus in Versailles. – We Are Ona We are Ona is known for redefining the boundaries of gastronomy through immersive, site-specific dining experiences. Since its founding in 2019 by Luca Pronzato, it has…
By Reuters Published June 26, 2025 With Middle East airspace reopening and a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran appearing to hold, the luxury sector continues relying on the region’s wealthy shoppers to help offset weakness in its main U.S. and Chinese markets — for now. Middle East supports luxury growth amid U.S. and China…
Kevin PeltonJun 23, 2025, 10:21 PM ET Close Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system The NBA’s offseason is here, and teams are making moves to fill their rosters for the 2025-26 season. The Houston Rockets, who also added Kevin Durant in a blockbuster…
