NEWS: A shocking new account from a freed Israeli hostage reveals Hamas has radicalized everyday civilians — teachers, doctors, even university lecturers — turning them into captors and killers.

FOCUS STORY: Forrest Frank fires back at criticism over his awards show decision — and Jelly Roll’s public comments spark debate within the Christian music community.

MAIN THING: A new survey shows the number of college students identifying as transgender or nonbinary has nearly been cut in half. Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell break down what’s driving the shift.

LAST THING: Galatians 2:20 — “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”

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