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Testosterone therapy's popular in the online 'manosphere' — but doctor warns it's not for everyone

Testosterone therapy’s popular in the online ‘manosphere’ — but doctor warns it’s not for everyone

Many men experiment with testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to improve their energy and strength, with some just getting it online, says a London, Ont., urologist who stresses getting medical guidance. “The use of hormone therapy, in my mind, is really tied to reinforcing some of the ideas of masculinity that we have,” says a researcher who teaches at Western University.

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There's a better Bong Joon Ho movie buried under Mickey 17

There’s a better Bong Joon Ho movie buried under Mickey 17

Mickey 17, the ambitious follow-up to Bong Joon Ho’s best picture winner Parasite has some phenomenally gutsy acting choices by star Robert Pattison and the director’s sure-footed world building occasionally hints at brilliance, but it still feels like a half-finished compromise.

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What Trump's prime-time TV pitch means for war on Iran
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January 9, 2026

What Trump’s prime-time TV pitch means for war on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump told Americans that while his objectives…

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Trump is considering U.S. ground troops in Iran. Here are his options
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January 9, 2026

Trump is considering U.S. ground troops in Iran. Here are his options

As U.S. President Donald Trump considers ordering ground troops into…

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Trump threatens to attack Iran's energy infrastucture, seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal
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January 9, 2026

Trump threatens to attack Iran’s energy infrastucture, seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal

U.S. President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran’s Kharg…

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Iran warns U.S. not to use ground troops as regional powers discuss how to end war
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January 9, 2026

Iran warns U.S. not to use ground troops as regional powers discuss how to end war

Iranian forces “are waiting for the arrival of American troops…

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Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel
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January 9, 2026

Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel

Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen…

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Fear, arrests and intimidation shape daily life for Iranians amid war
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January 9, 2026

Fear, arrests and intimidation shape daily life for Iranians amid war

As the train car doors open after a 24-hour trip…

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The energy crisis has only just begun
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January 9, 2026

The energy crisis has only just begun

For every day the war in the Middle East drags…

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Trump threatens to hit Iran's power plants if Strait of Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours
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January 9, 2026

Trump threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours

Iran responded Sunday with threats of its own, a day…

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Iran may be exaggerating its missile-making capabilities, but experts say it's still a threat
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January 9, 2026

Iran may be exaggerating its missile-making capabilities, but experts say it’s still a threat

Despite continued heavy pounding from U.S. and Israeli military forces,…

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