Top headlines for Friday, July 24, 2026

Texas's Senate race sees both candidates stumble as polls show a dead heat. Six Indian pastors begin five-year prison sentences under anti-conversion laws. Author Jen Hatmaker reveals she no longer believes in Hell. Plus, podcast host Jennifer Welch doubles down on her controversial attacks against Christian homeschooling.

0:11 Talarico, Paxton face tough public relations moments amid race
1:03 Jennifer Welch doubles down on homeschooling criticism
1:54 Pastors imprisoned on false charges of 'conversion'
2:56 Jen Hatmaker no longer believes in Hell
3:47 4 highlights from Tuesday's Arizona primaries
4:33 Pastor who sued Abyssinian Baptist starts her own church
5:33 Cardinal Sarah accuses EU of pushing abortion, LGBT on Africa
6:24 Many young people want to get married but challenges stand in way

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• Talarico, Paxton face tough public relations moments amid race | Politics
• Pastors imprisoned on false charges of 'conversion'
• Many young people want to get married but challenges stand in way | Living
• Jen Hatmaker no longer believes in Hell | U.S.
• 4 highlights from Tuesday's Arizona primaries | Politics
• Pastor who sued Abyssinian Baptist starts her own church | Church & Ministries
• Cardinal Sarah Accuses EU of pushing abortion, LGBT on Africa | World
• Jennifer Welch doubles down on homeschooling criticism | Podcast