## Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

Authored by apnews.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best.”.

In a video on social media, Hegseth said receiving testosterone replacement therapy would be voluntary.

(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) A vial of testosterone cypionate in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 18, 2024.

In the video, Hegseth simply refers to troops, though it appears he is talking about only testing men in uniform for hormone irregularities.

Over the past several years, special operations troops — and specifically Navy SEALs — have come under scrutiny for their use of testosterone and similar substances to enhance performance.

Testosterone levels in men decline naturally with age and have long been linked to issues like erectile dysfunction, low libido, mood changes and weight gain.

The current FDA label specifies that the medications are only for men with hypogonadism, a medical condition that causes drastically low testosterone. »

### Over 500 newborns named after Erling Haaland in Peru

Authored by arnnewscentre.ae

Peru’s national identity registry has registered 468 newborns with "Haaland", while another 91 were given the full name "Erling Haaland" in the latest bout reflecting the Norwegian footballer's influence.

Peru's National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (RENIEC) spokesman Iván Torres told Peruvian broadcaster Televisión Panamericana that football stars tend to set the trend in Peru when it comes to choosing names for newborns.

Haaland has not topped Peru's list, however, as Brazil's Neymar remains the undisputed leader with 33,809 namesakes, the most popular name in the South American country. »

### Venezuelan man becomes 22nd person to die in ICE custody this year

Authored by theguardian.com

His is the 22nd death in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody this year.

He was being transferred to another ICE facility, the Folkston ICE processing center, when he was found “unresponsive” in a transport bus.

“He went without medication during his detention until he tragically died in ICE custody on Monday,” the press statement said. »

### No. 2 House Democrat Katherine Clark will vote to cut off aid to Israel

Authored by jewishinsider.com

No. 2 House Democrat Katherine Clark will vote to cut off aid to Israel.

Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA), the No. 2 House Democrat, said she plans to vote for an amendment by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to cut off U.S. aid to Israel next year — breaking with other members of Democratic leadership on the issue.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said Tuesday that he plans to vote against the amendment but said Democratic leadership will not be whipping the vote, set for Wednesday afternoon. »

### Feds Raid Home Of Notorious Tennessee Hate Pastor

Authored by joemygod.com

Federal agents and local law enforcement recently raided the home of Wilson County pastor Greg Locke, who addressed the raid in a July 12 church service.

Locke said the raid was part of a nearly two-year-long investigation into accusations of financial mismanagement in his leadership at Global Vision Bible Church.

Locke said his personal bank accounts, as well as the accounts for his church, have been canceled. »

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