Oct 14, 2026 · 20 min
Minnesota Senate race tightens as Trump backs Tafoya
Minnesota Senate Race Surprise, Russell Brand Trial Begins, Roller Coaster Death: AM Update 10/14
The episode connects a volatile Senate contest with a high-profile criminal trial, protests in France, and a fatal amusement-park accident.
- 1Minnesota’s Senate race is unexpectedly close, with independent voters potentially deciding whether Peggy Flanagan or Michelle Tafoya gains ground.
- 2Donald Trump’s endorsement gives Tafoya national backing, while her response emphasizes unity over party allegiance.
- 3Russell Brand’s trial, French student protests, and a fatal Six Flags accident broaden the update beyond electoral politics.
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The report describes a man being ejected from Six Flags’ Goliath rollercoaster, striking another car before landing near a haunted attraction.
The brief
Minnesota’s Senate contest between Peggy Flanagan and Michelle Tafoya is tightening, with independent voters emerging as the pivotal bloc in a state usually associated with Democratic strength.
Donald Trump endorses Tafoya while attacking Minnesota’s government and welfare programs; Tafoya answers cautiously, framing her campaign around uniting Minnesotans rather than party loyalty.
Russell Brand’s sexual-assault trial begins with seven criminal charges involving six women, while Brand acknowledges past behavior but denies that the allegations amount to criminal conduct.
Greta Thunberg joins French students protesting for their rights and future, even as the demonstrations enter a fourth week with declining attendance and reports of disorder.
The starkest report comes from Six Flags in Georgia, where a man was thrown from the Goliath rollercoaster; authorities are investigating the ejection and four additional injuries.
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