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• Avocados are big business in Mexico, with an export value of $2.4 billion.
• Drug cartels in Mexico are fueling their profits by extorting farmers and seizing their land.
• Locals in Ario de Rosales organized a vigilante group called Pueblos Unidos to defend themselves.

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The critical attention being paid to companies such as Tether is a welcome development

The critical attention being paid to companies such as Tether is a welcome development

Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos (left) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

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• SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has congratulated Jeff Bezos for Blue Origin's spaceflight on Wednesday.
• Musk tweeted that it was "cool" to send 90-year-old "Star Trek" actor William Shatner to space.
• Before the trip, he had tweeted "Godspeed Captain," referencing Shatner's portrayal of Captain Kirk.

Elon Musk has shared his congratulations with Jeff Bezos for another successful human spaceflight at Blue Origin.

Bezos' space company completed its latest flight on Wednesday, sending four passengers to the edge of space aboard a New Shepard rocket in a trip that lasted 11 minutes. The passengers were former NASA engineer Chris Boshuizen, healthcare entrepreneur Glen de Vries, Blue Origin executive Audrey Powers, and "Star Trek" actor William Shatner.

Following the flight, Blue Origin tweeted a video of its landing in the West Texas desert. In the comments, Musk said, "Congrats, was cool to send @WilliamShatner to space."

Musk had also tweeted regarding the flight before it happened, commenting "Godspeed Captain" on a NASA tweet wishing Shatner luck for the trip.

Earlier this week, Musk had tweeted at Bezos on a much less congratulatory note. Bezos had tweeted a picture of a Barron's cover story from 1999 predicting that Amazon would fail. Bezos wrote alongside the image, "Listen and be open, but don't let anybody tell you who you are." In the comments, Musk replied with a single image of his own: a silver medal emoji. Musk had told Forbes last month that he would send Bezos a silver medal and a "giant statue" of the number two after overtaking him as the world's richest person again.

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New Sheffield plant along with a third overseas will raise Yorkshire-based electrolyser maker’s capacity to 5GW

New Sheffield plant along with a third overseas will raise Yorkshire-based electrolyser maker’s capacity to 5GW

UK officials are looking into possibly launching a digital pound sterling.

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• Blockchain-based companies Ripple and Avalanche have joined a group to support the creation of a digital UK pound.
• The Digital Pound Foundation is an independent group aiming to support the launch of a 'well-designed" digitized currency for Britain.
• The Bank of England is working on what UK's finance minister has dubbed a potential "Britcoin".

Ripple and Avalanche will work on advancing the creation of a digitized UK pound through an independent forum, as UK officials explore the possibility of a central bank digital currency.

The Digital Pound Foundation will support the implementation of a "well-designed digital Pound" and digital-money ecosystem, the group said in a statement for its launch Thursday. The independent organization was incorporated in June and proposed a model under which public and private sectors could work together to drive the UK's transition to a digital economy.

"If the UK is to maintain its globally competitive lead in fintech and financial innovation, it needs to create a digital Pound, and a healthy ecosystem for digital money," the foundation said Thursday.

Ripple said it is a founding member of the group and that Susan Friedman, its head of public policy, will join the board. Avalanche was listed as an associate member on the foundation's website. Lee Schneider, general counsel for blockchain software company Ava Labs, which created Avalanche, is listed as an originating member.

The Bank of England and the UK Treasury are spearheading discussions about potentially implementing a central bank digital currency or CBDC.

Members of the Digital Pound Foundation will conduct research and run 'hands-on' exploratory projects, among other activities, aimed to help roll out a digital pound. The foundation said ​​CBDCs and other digital-money forms can leverage technology to develop features such as programmable money, more inclusive payments services, and a "more robust and resilient" payments infrastructure.

The Bank of England and the UK Treasury are spearheading discussions about potentially implementing a central bank digital currency, or CBDC. "Britcoin" is what British finance minister Rishi Sunak earlier this year dubbed a possible cryptocurrency backed by the Bank of England.

The foundation, citing a 2020 study by the Bank for International Settlements, said 10% of central banks surveyed representing 20% of the world's population are likely to issue a CBDC for the general public in the next three years or less.

​​CBDCs and other digital-money forms can leverage technology to develop features such as programmable money, more inclusive payments services, and a "more robust and resilient" payments infrastructure, the independent group said.

"Technology is transforming human interaction and money must adapt to that. The world has become a global laboratory realizing the benefits of a new form of money," said Jeremy Wilson, chairman of the Digital Pound Foundation, in a statement. Wilson also serves as chairman of the Whitechapel Think Tank, a forum focused on disruptive innovation in financial services.

Ripple's XRP token during Thursday's trading session rose 5.5% at $1.15, according to CoinGecko, and Avalanche's AVAX token gained 3.6% to $55.60.

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Members of the House select committee investigating the deadly pro-Trump invasion of the US Capitol meet ahead of the first hearing in the Cannon House Office Building on Capitol Hill, July 27, 2021.

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• The January 6 committee moved to pursue criminal contempt charges against Steve Bannon.
• Bannon defied a subpoena to sit for a deposition, while other Trump allies will likely do the same.
• The investigation is also a backdrop for a legal showdown between Trump and Biden over executive privilege.

The select congressional committee investigating the Capitol insurrection moved to pursue criminal contempt charges on Thursday against former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.

""Mr. Bannon has declined to cooperate with the Select Committee and is instead hiding behind the former President's insufficient, blanket, and vague statements regarding privileges he has purported to invoke," select committee chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson said in a statement. "We reject his position entirely. The Select Committee will not tolerate defiance of our subpoenas, so we must move forward with proceedings to refer Mr. Bannon for criminal contempt."

He added the panel will convene Tuesday evening to vote on adopting a contempt report against Bannon.

Insider reached out to Bannon's lawyer for comment.

The January 6 select committee subpoenaed four Trump associates last month to provide documents and testimony as the panel investigates the Capitol siege and the events surrounding it.

Bannon and former senior Pentagon aide Kash Patel faced a Thursday deadline to comply with the subpoenas. The committee expects former White House communications aide Dan Scavino and former chief of staff Mark Meadows to sit for depositions on Friday.

Bannon's attorney informed the select committee late Wednesday that his client would not cooperate with the subpoena, citing Trump's claims of executive privilege.

"That is an issue between the committee and President Trump's counsel and Mr. Bannon is not required to respond at this time," Robert Costello said in the letter. Costello also said Trump's lawyer, Justin Clark, has "directed" Bannon not to testify or turn over documents "until the issue of executive privilege is resolved."

Bannon's "position is not in defiance of your committee's subpoena," Costello said, adding that if a court resolves Trump's executive privilege concerns or if he changes his position, Bannon will reconsider.

Rep. Adam Schiff, who serves on the bipartisan select committee, told Insider earlier this week that the panel is serious about pursuing contempt charges against those who refuse to cooperate with the investigation.

The Justice Department has previously declined to enforce criminal contempt referrals, and Schiff signaled that he expects that to change under the Biden administration.

"In the last four years, Trump administration witnesses who failed to show up knew that [then Attorney General Bill Barr] would have their back," Schiff told Insider, adding that Barr himself was held in contempt for refusing to respond to congressional subpoenas.

"That's no longer the case," he said. "We now have an attorney general who respects the rule of law and who believes that no one is above the law. And it's our expectation that the Justice Department will enforce criminal contempt charges against those who flout the law."

Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, one of two Republicans on the committee, also said this week that lawmakers are ready to move forward with contempt charges against those who refuse to cooperate.

"In general, people are going to have to appear, or, you know, we will move contempt charges against them," she said, adding that the whole committee is in agreement on the matter.

CNN reported that if Bannon ignores the Thursday deadline, as his lawyer indicated he will do, the January 6 committee will "immediately" move forward with seeking a contempt referral.

The committee's investigation is also backdrop for for a legal showdown between Trump and President Joe Biden over the former's assertion of executive privilege over a set of documents the panel requested from the National Archives in connection to Trump's activities on January 6.

But the Biden White House rejected Trump's request to withhold the records from the select committee.

"President Biden has determined that an assertion of executive privilege is not in the best interests of the United States, and therefore is not justified as to any of the documents," White House counsel Dana Remus said in a letter last week to the National Archives.

"These are unique and extraordinary circumstances," Remus' letter said. "Congress is examining an assault on our Constitution and democratic institutions provoked and fanned by those sworn to protect them, and the conduct under investigation extends far beyond typical deliberations concerning the proper discharge of the President's constitutional responsibilities. The constitutional protections of executive privilege should not be used to shield, from Congress or the public, information that reflects a clear and apparent effort to subvert the Constitution itself."

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• Rastelli's and ButcherBox are among the convenient online shops to buy different types of meat.
• Some mimic the experience of your local butcher, while others serve as a one-stop dinner shop.
• Here's a full comparison of the five services on their prices, offerings, and more.

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As enthusiastic carnivores and amateur home cooks, we've tested a variety of online meat delivery services that source high-quality meat, send them safely to your house, and show you the best ways to cook them. After many cooking, grilling, and tasting sessions, we've found that five companies stand out above the rest: Rastelli's, Snake River Farms, Porter Road, ButcherBox, and Omaha Steaks.

Related Article Module: The best places to buy beef, pork, poultry and more online in 2021

Though they all provide the same basic service, they differ in cuts offered, where the meat is sourced, pricing, delivery frequency, and other factors. We love all of them, but one might better suit your tastes and preferences, so we compared their major differences below (scroll to the right if your screen doesn't display the entire table).

Rastelli'sSnake River Farms Porter Road ButcherBoxOmaha Steaks OfferingsMeat, seafood, and plant-based optionsMeat (beef, pork) Meat (beef, pork, lamb, chicken) Meat (beef, pork, chicken)Meat, seafood, sides, desserts DesignÀ la carte cuts and subscriptionsÀ la carte cuts and subscriptionsÀ la carte cuts and subscriptionsSubscription onlyÀ la carte cuts and subscriptions Price$13-$119Varies widely$9-$140$149-$270Varies widely ShippingFree on orders over $200, $10 on orders between $100-$199, $25 for orders under $100$9.99Free on orders over $100Free on all ordersFree on orders over $169, $20 on orders under $169Keep reading for all the details between Rastelli's, Snake River Farms, Porter Road, ButcherBox, and Omaha Steaks. Rastelli's

Rastelli's

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What it sells: No hormone- or antibiotic-added beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and seafood. The seafood is wild-caught or sustainably raised, and there are organic meat options. It also sells roasts, sides, and plant-based hot dogs and burgers. 

How it works: Choose from curated bundles like the big mixed steak and seafood box ($319), or individual cuts.

Price: Curated boxes range from $99 to $119, and à la carte cuts range from $15 for bacon to $119 for grass-fed filet mignon.

Shipping: Free standard shipping is offered on orders over $200. It's $10 on orders between $100-$199, $25 for orders under $100. Your first order arrives frozen in an insulated tote (future orders come in a box). 

Why you might like it: 

• Variety: Seafood, meat, and plant-based eaters will all find something for them at Rastelli's. Plus, many options are pre-prepped, like beef wellington or parmesan breaded pork chops, so you can do even less work at dinner time.
• Optimized gifting experience: Rastelli's offers many gifting choices, including a special site if you want to ship to multiple addresses in one easy checkout. There's also a bulk gifting program for orders over 15. 
• Generous satisfaction guarantee: If you're not happy with your product, contact the Rastelli's team within 21 days of your shipment, and it'll provide a refund. 

Meat Delivery (Shipping Charge) (medium) Snake River Farms

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Order meat from Snake River Farms here.

Read our review of Snake River Farms here.

What it sells: Grassfed, hormone-free American Wagyu beef and Kurobota pork.

How it works: Choose from individual cuts.

Price: A la carte cuts range from $18 for top sirloin all the way to $599 for a Gold Grade striploin roast.

Shipping: $9.99 standard shipping on all orders. Orders arrive cold in an insulated box with a cooler bag. 

Why you might like it: 

• Unique beef and pork options: Snake River Farms specializes in American Wagyu, which is created by crossing purebred Wagyu with Angus cattle breeds to make a richly marbled and flavorful meat.
• High-end gifting that will impress: Some of Snake River Farms' boxes run into the $600-$700 range, an extravagant gift for someone in your life who prizes high-quality meat. 

Kurobuta Half Ham (medium) Porter Road

Porter Road

Order meat from Porter Road here.

Read our review of Porter Road here.

What it sells: Pasture-raised, no hormone- or antibiotic-added beef, pork, lamb, and chicken. 

How it works: Choose from curated bundles like the six-pound Grill Master Pack ($70), or create your own box by filling it with the cuts and quantities you want.

Price: Bundles can range from $60-$100, à la carte cuts range from $7 for ground beef to $112 for packer brisket.

Shipping: Free standard shipping is offered on orders over $100, and your order of individually packaged cuts will arrive cold in an insulated box. 

Why you might like it: 

• Customization and choice: If you have specific preferences in mind, you can filter by cooking time and cooking gear to find the most appropriate cuts. Porter Road offers a large variety of cuts, from the familiar to the underrated, allowing you to mix and match the ultimate shopping basket of meat.
• Unpretentious education: On each product detail page, you can learn what part of the animal the cut comes from and the best way to cook it. 
• Optimized online experience: The website and photos are laid out beautifully. It's fun and easy to shop through the site, which is a worthy offshoot of the original Nashville butcher shop. 

Best of Porter Road Box (medium) ButcherBox

ButcherBox

Order meat from ButcherBox here.

Read our review of ButcherBox here.

What it sells: Grass-fed, pasture-raised, no hormone- or antibiotic-added beef, pork, and chicken. 

How it works: There are five different subscription plans: all beef, beef and chicken, beef and pork, a mixed box of all three types, and a custom box. All pre-curated boxes contain 8.5 to 11 pounds of meat, while the custom box contains nine to 14 pounds. 

Price: A pre-curated box costs $137 per month, and a custom box costs $159 per month. 

Shipping: Standard shipping is free, and your order of individually packaged cuts will arrive frozen in an insulated box. 

Why you might like it: 

• Quantity and quality: ButcherBox is great for feeding families and large groups, so whether you're planning dinner for the month or hosting a barbecue, you'll have delicious, quality meat on hand to make everyone happy. 
• Automatic but flexible delivery: It's a subscription service, with boxes delivered every month or every two months. You can change your box assortment, size, and delivery frequency at any time before your next invoice date. 
• Recipe library: The large collection of recipes helps you make the most of your premium meats. 

Mixed Box (medium) Omaha Steaks

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Order meat from Omaha Steaks here.

Read our review of Omaha Steaks here.

What it sells: Meat of all types, including beef, veal, and bison, fish and shellfish, plus full meals, sides, desserts, and wine.

How it works: Shop sitewide and add anything to your cart. You can order combo kits and à la carte items together. 

Price: Since Omaha Steaks sells such a large variety of products, you'll have to visit the site for more detailed pricing information. 

Shipping: Standard shipping is free on orders over $169 and $20 on orders under $169. Your order of individually packaged cuts will arrive frozen in an insulated box. 

Why you might like it: 

• Large product selection: Though its name says "Steaks" and its strength is certainly beef, you can basically shop for your entire dinner here, down to seasonings and specialty desserts. For true indulgence, you can shop huge King Cuts and Custom Cuts. 
• Highly giftable: Whereas the other services are better for personal use, Omaha Steaks is the best for gifting, offering special gift baskets and a variety of combo boxes to give to friends and family. 
• Deals and promotions: The site runs frequent sales on cuts, meals, and sides, and some combos ship for free. You can often save more than 50% and stock up on top-quality meat. 
• Rewards program: If you shop the site often, join the free rewards program to earn points on purchases and referrals. 

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Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona attends a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee meeting on October 06, 2021.

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• Sen. Kyrsten Sinema would overwhelming lose her next Democratic primary if it was held tomorrow.
• A new poll also found that 70% of Arizona's Democratic primary voters disapprove of the first-term senator.
• The Data for Progress poll suggests trouble if she doesn't improve her support before a 2024 primary.

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona may be in political trouble, according to a new poll from Data for Progress, a progressive research firm that advocates for liberal policies.

The poll found that 70% of potential Arizona Democratic primary voters - made up of both registered Democrats and independents - disapprove of the work Sinema is doing as a senator. The first-term lawmaker has refused to back the $3.5 trillion social spending bill essential to President Joe Biden's agenda for reasons that remain unclear.

Furthermore, the poll found Sinema losing overwhelmingly to four potential Democratic challengers, including Reps. Ruben Gallego and Greg Stanton, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. Sinema, who won the Senate seat in 2019, will face a Democratic primary in 2024 if she runs for re-election.

In head-to-head matchups with each candidate, Sinema hovers around 25% support among voters:

• 62% support Ruben Gallego, 23% support Sinema
• 60% support Kate Gallego, 25% support Sinema
• 59% support Greg Stanton, 24% support Sinema
• 55% support Regina Romero, 26% support Sinema

Sinema, however, could face more than one primary opponent in three years. The poll found that if all five potential Democratic candidates ran, Gallego would lead the field with 23% of the vote, while Sinema would register at just 19%. Still, that could be her best shot at surviving a primary challenge.

Activists have actively begun recruiting challengers, including Gallego, to run against Sinema.

The poll also offers a clue as to why Democratic voters may be upset with Sinema: her opposition to Biden's Build Back Better bill, which is currently moving through Congress.

The poll found that Arizona Democratic primary voters would be much more likely to vote for a candidate who supports the bill's provisions, including closing tax loopholes, increasing taxes on the wealthy, and incentivizing clean energy use.

Sinema is notably opposed to prescription drug pricing reforms included in the bill, which 94% of respondents said would make them more likely to support another candidate in the 2024 primary.

The Data for Progress poll, conducted from October 8 to October 10, included 467 likely Democratic primary voters in Arizona and had a margin of error of 5 percentage points. Voters were reached via SMS text-to-web contact.

Sinema's office did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.

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• When winter hits, be prepared with the best boots for inclement weather.
• Whether you're interested in stylish or utilitarian boots, here are 15 great choices.
• All these boots are insulated and waterproof or water-resistant.

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Winter is on the way and when the temperature drops, you better have something on your feet that will keep your toes from freezing. Whether you're looking for a boot that's super stylish or a utilitarian boot for shoveling snow, we've put together a guide to 15 of the best choices available.

At the very least, a winter boot should be waterproof and have insulation, whether from materials like PrimaLoft or Thinsulate, which are both lightweight and made of synthetic fibers, or wool, which some people prefer since it isn't man-made.

Besides waterproofing and insulation, a third major consideration is how a boot will handle icy conditions. Look for a boot with good traction. Many of the selections below use outsoles from Vibram, a storied Italian company famed for its rubber lug soles.

The last consideration is use. We've included winter boots that work for the office or social events but can still handle foul weather, all the way to boots built for winter hiking through snow and across ice. And many that fall in between these two extremes. You're probably not going to want to wear a handmade pair of Italian boots to shovel snow or sport high rubber boots at the office, but we're sure you'll find exactly what you need in this roundup.

Here are the best winter boots for men in 2021: L.L.Bean 10-inch Shearling-Lined Bean Boots

L.L. Bean

L.L.Bean's 10-inch Shearling-Lined Bean Boots feature waterproof leather on the outside to handle snow and sleet while soft shearling lining and PrimaLoft insulation keep your feet warm. 

• Sizing options: 7 to 14
• Color options: Brown

L.L.Bean has been crafting winter boots for more than 100 years — it was the first product when the brand launched in 1912 — and today it still makes the Bean Boot in Maine. This 10-inch shearling-lined duck-style boot incorporates waterproof leather uppers that are triple-stitched, with a steel shank and a rubber chain-tread bottom to keep you stable. Inside, a natural shearling lining and PrimaLoft insulation keep your feet warm down to 25°F for light outdoor activity and -20°F for moderate activity.

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Merrell

Merrell's Thermo Glacier Mid Waterproof Boots are the perfect winter hikers, especially if your toes tend towards being cold. These boots are also lightweight, waterproof, and great in icy conditions. 

• Sizing options: 7 to 15
• Color options: Earth, Merrell Grey

If you're looking for some winter hikers, Merrell has been making exceptional hiking boots for 40 years, and the Thermo Glacier Mid Waterproof Boot is one of its bestsellers. According to shoppers, these boots are light, extra warm, comfortable, durable, completely waterproof, and have great traction in icy conditions. They feature Vibram outsoles, a bellows tongue to prevent moisture and debris from getting in, are lined in fleece, have PrimaLoft Aerogel insulation over the toes, and a heat-reflecting insole that traps body heat around the foot.

Men's Thermo Snowdrift Zip Mid Shell (button) Sorel 1964 Pac T Boot

Zappos

Sorel's 1964 Pac T boots have everything you'd want in a winter boot, plus eco-friendly materials like leather from a sustainable tannery and recycled felt. 

• Sizing options: 7.5 to 14 
• Color options: Black, Hickory/Black

Sorel's 1964 Pac T Boot has everything you want in a winter boot, plus it's made using eco-friendly materials. The Pac T features waterproof leather from a sustainable tannery and vulcanized rubber upper that's seam-sealed to keep moisture out. It's insulated with a removable washable recycled felt inner boot, is lined in micro-fleece, and has a Sherpa pile snow cuff for extra warmth. Finally, it has a molded EVA footbed and a thick rubber outsole to keep your feet happy and steady when you're tromping around in the snow. 

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Nisolo

Beauty and brawn meet in the Nisolo All-Weather Andres Boot that works as well in the office as it does outdoors.

• Sizing options: 8 to 13
• Color options: 6 colorways

Nisolo's All-Weather Andres Boot combines elegance and toughness for a boot that works as well in the office as it does on a winter hike through the woods. These beauties are Nisolo's version of a traditional trench boot and are handcrafted in Peru using sustainably produced water-resistant leather for the uppers in a factory that pays its workers a living wage. The gusseted tongue keeps out moisture and the shock-absorbing studded rubber outsoles will keep you surefooted when it's slippery out. 

All-Weather Andres Boot (button) Timberland Premium 6-inch Waterproof Boots

Timberland

The Timberland Waterproof Boots are iconic for a reason: They have unmistakable style and what it takes to keep you comfortable when the temperature drops. 

• Sizing options: 6 to 18; regular and wide sizes
• Color options: 6 colorways

The Timberland Waterproof Boots are iconic not just for their unmistakable style but because they can actually stand up to the elements. They have sustainably produced waterproof leather uppers that are seam-sealed to prevent moisture from seeping in, 400 grams of PrimaLoft ECO insulation inside to keep out the chill, and thick rubber lugged outsoles to keep you from slipping on the icy pavement. There's a good amount of padding on the collar around the ankle and a leather-lined footbed for comfort. Then there are the unique colorways available, but the basic black is also a real standout. 

Men's Premium 6-inch Waterproof Boots (button) Danner Hood Winter Light Boot

Danner

Danner's Hood Winter Light Boot has a full-grain leather upper, a waterproof Gore-Tex liner, Thinsulate insulation, and Vibram outsole, all in one stunning package. 

• Sizing option: 7 to 15; regular and wide sizes
• Color options: Brown

The American heritage brand Danner began making boots for Oregon loggers back in 1932 and, as you'd expect, its footwear is built for the outdoors and harsh weather. It is also stunningly handsome. The Hood Winter Light Boot is a style Danner recently brought back just in time for colder weather. It's got a full-grain leather upper, a breathable waterproof Gore-Tex liner to keep out the rain and snow, 200 grams of Thinsulate to keep out the cold, and a Vibram Kletterlift outsole with tons of traction. And, it's made in the U.S. 

Hood Winter Light Boot (button) Muck Boots Men's Arctic Outpost Pull-On

The Original Muck Boot Company

The Original Muck Boot Company is famous for its rain boots but its winter boots are also superb. The Arctic Outpost Pull-On has a full-grain leather and thick neoprene upper and is lined in fleece for those cold winter days. 

• Sizing options: 7 to 15
• Color options: Brown

You may know the Original Muck Boot Company for its rain boots, but the brand also makes wonderful winter boots. The Arctic Outpost Pull-on has a full-grain leather and thick waterproof neoprene upper that protects you from the snow, a soft fleece lining to protect you from the cold, and a Vibram Arctic Grip Outsole to protect you from falling down. And the pull-on style means they're easy to get in and out of. 

Men's Arctic Outpost Pull-On (button) Kamik Men's Hunter Cold-Weather Boot

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The Kamik Hunter Cold-Weather Boot is made in Canada, rated for -40°F, and is a great value at under $60. 

• Sizing options: 7 to 15
• Color options: Black

Kamik is a family-owned Canadian company with a history going back to the turn of the 20th century. The Hunter Cold-Weather Boot is made of waterproof synthetic rubber and includes a removable thermal liner. It hits about mid-calf so it's high enough to keep deep snow out, and has a nylon collar to further prevent snow from getting in. It's rated to -40°F, manufactured in Canada, and will cost you less than $60. 

Men's Hunter Cold-Weather Boot (button) Irish Setter Canyons Pull-On Boot

Irish Setter

Irish Setter Canyons Pull-On Boots are your cold-weather friends that are insulated, waterproof, sturdy, and easy to get on and off. 

• Sizing options: 8 to 14; regular and wide
• Color options: Brown

The Irish Setter Canyons Pull-On Boot is a Chelsea-style boot made for winter weather. It features full-grain waterproof leather uppers, 200 grams of PrimaLoft insulation, and even has an exclusive ScentBan process that kills odor-causing bacteria to keep your boots smelling fresh. The Vibram outsole will keep you surefooted no matter the terrain.

Canyons Pull-On Boot (button) The North Face Chilkat IV

The North Face

The North Face Chilkat IV boots are attractive enough for city wear but serious enough for a winter trek in the woods.

• Sizing options: 7 to 14 
• Color options: Zinc Grey, Utility Brown, and TNF Black 

The North Face Chilkat IV is a serious winter boot that features waterproof leather and molded rubber uppers, ample insulation that's also eco-friendly, and temperature-sensitive rubber lugs for increased traction in icy conditions. Then there's the EVA midsole and molded footbed for a comfortable ride. And above and beyond all that, they're attractive enough for tromping through city streets and are also snowshoe compatible for weekends in the country. 

Men's Chilkat IV Boots (button) Keen Slater II Waterproof Boots

Keen

The Keen Slater II Waterproof Boots are stylish, yes, but more than that. They're also waterproof, insulated, have a wool collar, and use environmentally friendly leather. 

• Sizing options: 7.5 to 11.5 
• Color options: Magnet

Keen is better known for shoes you wear in the summer, but its winter boots are also impressive. The Slater II Waterproof Boots are, as their name indicates, waterproof. They're also insulated, supportive, use environmentally friendly leather for the uppers, have warm wool at the ankle, and look quite stylish when paired with your favorite jeans and a thick winter sweater. 

KEEN Slater II Waterproof Boot - Men's (button) Wolverine Yak Insulated Boot

Wolverine

The Wolverine Yak Insulated Boot is like a duck boot on steroids.

• Sizing options: 7 to 14; regular and wide  
• Color options: Brown, Gravel

Wolverine is known for its hard wearing work boots and its winter boots are no exception. The Yak Insulated Boot is like a duck boot on steroids — waterproof, breathable, nicely insulated and cushioned in all the right places. The uppers have full-grain waterproof leather, there are 200 grams of Thinsulate Ultra insulation on the inside, and they have thick rubber outsoles for gripping the winter ground. 

Men's Yak Insulated Boot (button) Fracap M120 Alto Brill Boots

Fracap

The Fracap M120 Alto Brill Boots are works of art you can wear on your feet in the winter. 

• Sizing options: 6 to 16; regular and wide  
• Color options: Brown

If you're looking to splurge on winter boots, you couldn't do any better than the Fracap M120 Alto Brill Boots. Sure, they're alluring because of their full-grain Italian calf leather uppers, fur collars, and hand-milled outsoles. But they're also handmade in Italy by a small family-run business that's been around since 1908 and will ship your boots internationally for free. These are works of art that double as winter boots. 

M120 Alto Brill Boots (button) Blundstone Thermal Boot

Irish Setter

The Blundstone Thermal Boots are just like your favorite Blunnies, except that they're built for winter with added insulation and shearling footbeds. 

• Sizing options: 8 to 13 
• Color options: Antique Brown, Black, and Rustic Brown

The Blundstone Thermal Boot is just like your favorite Blundstone Chelsea — premium waterproof leather uppers, patented comfort system for all-day wear, and durable TPU outsoles to keep you surefooted — plus these Blunnies are winterized. They have plush, removable shearling footbeds and Thinsulate insulation to keep your feet warm when the temperature drops. 

Blundstone Thermal Boot - Men's (button) Columbia Hyper-Boreal Omni-Heat Tall Boot

Zappos

The sleek design of the Columbia Hyper-Boreal Omni-Heat Tall Boot hides a ton of functional elements to keep your feet warm and comfortable. 

• Sizing options: 7 to 14
• Color options: Dark Grey, Black

Street style meets winter functionality in the Columbia Hyper-Boreal Omni-Heat Tall Boot. The boot holds a surprising amount of functional elements in its sleek design that are all there to help keep your feet warm and comfortable. The Hyper-Boreal Omni-Heat Tall Boot includes 200 grams of insulation plus the company's patented heat reflection system that helps retain heat while allowing moisture to dissipate. Then there's the lightweight midsole with plenty of cushioning for all-day comfort. 

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• Beijing's regulatory crackdown that began last year is now spreading to Chinese brokerage firms.
• China's personal data privacy law that takes effect on November 1 could lead to violations and compliance risks for brokerages.
• Shares of UP Fintech and Futu Holdings fell 24% and 15%, respectively, in Thursday trades.
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The year-long regulatory crackdown from Beijing has now spread to Chinese brokerage firms that give mainland investors access to trade US stocks.

The state-run People's Daily newspaper said Chinese online brokerages could face violations and compliance risks once a new data privacy law takes effect on November 1, according to Reuters. They give Chinese investors access to securities that trade in other markets like the US and Hong Kong.

This latest regulatory crackdown follows an ongoing trend of Chinese authorities going after different industries, from Jack Ma's Alibaba and Ant Group, to private tutoring companies and video game firms.

The new data privacy rule will regulate the export of personal information, which would make compliance difficult for online brokerage firms that offer cross-border trading services.

Shares of UP Fintech and Futu Holdings fell as much as 24% and 15%, respectively, in Thursday trades. These Chinese brokerages don't have licenses in mainland China, but allow Chinese citizens to open up accounts after submitting personal information derived from IDs, tax records, and bank statements.

The People's Daily asked, "after personal information is collected, where does it go?"

If brokerage firms are unable to comply or adapt to the new privacy data law taking effect next month, they could be forced to cut off mainland Chinese investors' access to trading US and other foreign stocks.

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