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California governor blocks 77-year-old’s parole for second time, saying she ‘poses an unreasonable danger to society’Gavin Newsom this week again denied parole for Patricia Krenwinkel, who has spent more than half a century in prison for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca killings orchestrated by Charles Manson and perpetrated by his followers.Nearly five months after California’s parole board found the 77-year-old suitable for release, the governor on Monday reversed the decisionand said she “currently poses an unreasonable danger to society if released from prison at this time’”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/15/charles-manson-follower-parole-patricia-krenwinkel-gavin-newsom Author : Dani Anguiano Publish date :

Cancellations represent escalating government-wide campaign to suppress criticism of rightwing influencerCivil liberties advocates are warning that the Trump administration’s decision to strip visas from at least six foreign nationals over social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing represents yet another example of dangerous government crackdowns on protected speech.On Tuesday, the state department announced it was systematically identifying visa holders who “celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk”, declaring in a social media statement that “the United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans”. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/15/us-visas-charlie-kirk-reaction Author : Joseph Gedeon in Washington

Fast-fashion retailer recorded 20% growth in sales and fees to $37bn but big hit is expected from US changes to import tax rulesBusiness live – latest updatesShein has reported a 20% rise in global revenues to $37bn (£27.7bn) but profits have fallen as the fast-fashion retailer faced increased costs, even before it felt the impact of recent changes to US tax laws.The Singaporean parent company of the rapidly growing retailer said pre-tax profits had fallen by 13% to $1.5bn last year from $1.3bn in 2023 after an increase in selling and marketing costs, according to new accounts. Continue reading... Source