Water Plants Turn Salty Due to Low Mississippi: Weather Watch
The drought that has led to low levels along the Mississippi River is now threatening the quality of
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Carbon Pricing Is Key to Delivering Global Emissions Cuts, IMF Says
Higher temperatures and more intense storms haven’t changed the fundamental challenge of climate policy: Countries around the world
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Main South Africa Power Union Calls to Suspend Climate Finance Pact
The main labor union at South Africa’s state power utility called for the suspension of an $8.5 billion
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KKR sells industrial properties worth over $560 million
U.S. private-equity firm KKR said on Monday it has completed the sale of an industrial property portfolio of
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China Tourism Revenue More Than Doubled Over Holiday Weekend
China’s tourism industry had a fruitful holiday weekend with 395 million domestic tourist trips, according to a CCTV
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The 10 Best slippers
1. Boden Knit Spot Slipper Boden has come up with some fabulous slipper designs this season and these polka-dot ones are bound to make you smile, even on the greyest of mornings. The faux-fur lining will keep you cosy and the knitted outer is available in different colours. £29 www.boden.co.uk 2. Jack Wolfskin Cloud Ten These are as durable as they are warm, which makes them great for people who are always on the go, even inside. Made primarily from wool felt, the footbed is made from a robust microfibre material and they are available in the suitably manly colours of dark steel or black. £30 www.jack-wolfskin.co.uk 3. M&S Cable Knit Pom-Pom Slippers Now that the mornings are getting colder, girls will love popping these comfy, festive-coloured slippers on when they get out of bed. With a side pom-pom and bow feature, there’s also some fake-fur detail on these slippers. From £10 www.marksandspencer.com 4. UGG Ascot These simple-yet-stylish slippers are the epitome of laid-back luxury. Made from full-grain leather, with a sheepskin lining, they are also light. Available in black or brown, your feet won’t thank you for ever having to take them off. £100 www.uggaustralia.co.uk 5. White Stuff Woof Woof Mule No need to suffer the cold with these comfy mules, complete with a tartan sausage motif and soft faux-fur linings. Light, snugly and rustic, just looking at them will make you want to slip into your PJs and dressing gown and relax. £19.95 www.whitestuff.com 6. Fat Face Logan Check Duvet True to their name, these really do feel like you’re back under the duvet. With a suede outsole and textile upper, they will even keep your ankles warm and if there’s too much colour going on for you, simply opt for the grey-and-white ones instead. £25 www.fatface.com 7. Mothercare Gruffalo Slippers He has terrible tusks and terrible claws... Kids will love acting out their favourite Julia Donaldson tale with these fantastic slippers that will keep little feet warm as toast. Buy them soon and you can take advantage of Mothercare’s special offer on multiple buys. £10 www.mothercare.com 8. The White Company Inuit Slippers It’s hard to find slippers as snug as these. With a shaggy new lining, which also features on the seams, these slipper-boots can be worn full length to keep ankles and calves as warm, or you can roll them down to reveal the faux fur. They’re machine washable, too. £38 www.thewhitecompany.com 9. Just Sheepskin Kensington Knit Just Sheepskin slippers are among the comfiest on the market. These ones, which are available in four different colours, have a slip-resistant sole and as the brand name suggests, it’s made using 100 per cent sheepskin. The only downside is that they combine two sizes into one. £50 www.justsheepskin.com 10. Cormia Men’s Travel Slippers Produced from 100 per cent leather, these slippers have become something of a footwear sensation. Not only are they designed to completely mould to your foot shape and walking style, but they can be folded neatly and compactly into your bag for when you travel. £45 www.thepyjamastore.com
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Ireland Makes Rare Decision to Deny LNG Port for Climate Reasons
Amid Europe’s angst over energy security, Ireland has made one of the boldest moves of any nation on
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Donald Trump expected to attend civil fraud trial opening
The US ex-president is accused of inflating the value of his property empire by more than $2bn.
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Japan’s Kishida to Seek Asset Management, Pension Fund Reform
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will prod asset managers to improve their skills and strengthen governance, as he
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Scandal-Hit J-Pop Firm Spins Off Talent Management Business
J-pop pioneer Johnny & Associates Inc. will change its name and split off its talent management operations to
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Mandatum Debuts in Helsinki in Biggest Listing Since 2018
Sampo Oyj is spinning off its unit Mandatum, the biggest addition to Helsinki’s stock market in five years.
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Meta Backer Emerges as Billionaire Behind $70 Million Penthouse
The luxury apartments at One Blackfriars are billed as some of London’s most prized properties, with sweeping views
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