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District of columbia
Testosterone testing mandatory for troops
WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon has rolled out formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older.
The policy leaves out women for now and faces questions from medical experts about the need for such a program. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in July that a new program to screen troops for "testosterone deficiency" was necessary to allow them to operate at their "absolute best."
The new clinical guidance was released late Thursday. It clarifies that the mandatory testing would initially apply to only male service members and says "the female clinical practice guideline is being reviewed and will be posted upon approval."
CALIFORNIA
Uber, driver found liable for death
The parents of a 23-year-old woman who was fatally struck after her Uber driver pulled over along a southern California highway were awarded $40 million after an arbitrator found both Uber and the driver liable for her death.
Carol Normandin and Ken Parker said Friday that they hope the amount will put a spotlight on the 2023 death of their daughter, Emily Normandin-Parker and to use the money to advocate for strengthening safety standards and transparency in the ride-hailing industry.
UNITED NATIONS
Lindberg to head World Food Program
The United Nations has announced the appointment of U.S. agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program. The U.N. food agency calls itself "the world's frontline responder to hunger" in conflicts, crises and emergencies around the world.
Lindberg is the son-in-law of Senate Majority Leader John Thune and is now the U.S. Department of Agriculture's undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. The 37-year-old will take the helm of the food agency as it struggles to raise money to help feed millions in need.
JAMAICA
Deal to accept migrants spurs anger
KINGSTON -- A deal to accept migrants expelled by the United States is sparking protests by Jamaica's main opposition party and a host of other groups.
The deal was signed on June 10 by the U.S. and Jamaica, which this week finished rules meant to defuse public anger about it. The agreement allows the Trump administration to send non-Jamaican migrants to the island en route to their home countries.