Daily Briefing Newsletter (Independent)

8 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Rachel Dobkin |Morgan Lee

The lawsuit alleges that film producers failed to follow industry safety rulesActor Alex Baldwin and producers of the 2024 film “Rust” have settled a civil lawsuit filed by several movie crew members, court documents released Friday reveal. The Western film turned fatal when cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot while Baldwin, the lead actor and co-producer of the movie, was rehearsing with a loaded gun on the set near Santa Fe in October 2021.

9 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Rachel Dobkin

‘I'm competing against him because this is not a socialist city,’ Adams saidRachel Dobkinin New YorkNew York City Mayor Eric Adams has ripped into Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s so-called “socialist” agenda, saying he “doesn’t have the authority” to tax the wealthiest New Yorkers. In a political upset Tuesday night, Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, beat former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.

11 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Rachel Dobkin

Vance Boelter’s lawyer said another inmate in his unit had constantly been spreading feces on the wallRachel Dobkinin New YorkThe man suspected of shooting dead two Minnesota lawmakers, and injuring others, has complained to a judge over the treatment he’s received in jail, saying he hasn’t slept for weeks.

12 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Rachel Dobkin |John Hanna |Steve Karnowski

Gilbert the golden retriever lay in state with his late owners on FridayRachel Dobkinin New York ,John Hanna,Steve KarnowskiKilled Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman’s beloved dog, Gilbert, lay in state with her and her spouse during a public funeral Friday. Hortman and her husband, Mark, were fatally shot by Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old Minnesota man disguised as a police officer, at their Minneapolis-area home in the early morning hours of June 14, according to federal prosecutors.

13 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Rachel Dobkin

Starbucks is bringing back a third place for its customers with comfy chairs and couchesRachel Dobkinin New York Starbucks has unveiled its latest plans to lure customers back inside its stores, choosing to lean into comfort after focusing on convenience. In recent years, the coffee chain has geared its stores toward the type of customer who wants to grab a drink and be on their way quickly. They’ve built more drive-thrus and introduced mobile ordering.