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Erectile dysfunction ads are targeting young men. But do they actually need the meds?

Erectile dysfunction ads are targeting young men. But do they actually need the meds?

Euphemistic ads for ED medication are as old as the internet, but in recent years, direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical companies are using memes and unmistakable messaging to reach young men concerned about their sexual health on social media. Doctors caution young men often only need medication after steps like lifestyle changes haven’t improved sexual health and performance.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in high-stakes court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testifies in high-stakes court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker. Musk, the world’s richest man, is seeking Altman’s ouster from the company leadership as part of a civil lawsuit accusing him of betraying their shared vision for OpenAI.

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Pat King guilty of 5 charges for his role in Freedom Convoy
Star

June 29, 2022

Pat King guilty of 5 charges for his role in Freedom Convoy

Pat King, centre, is surrounded by supporters as he leaves…

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Bank of Canada lowers interest rate to 2.5% in first cut since March
Star

June 18, 2022

Bank of Canada lowers interest rate to 2.5% in first cut since March

The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by…

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Inflation slowed to 1.7% in July, but food prices rose at faster pace
Star

June 18, 2022

Inflation slowed to 1.7% in July, but food prices rose at faster pace

Inflation cooled in July, thanks largely to relief at the…

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The GST holiday ends on Saturday. Did it make a difference for shoppers and businesses?
Star

June 18, 2022

The GST holiday ends on Saturday. Did it make a difference for shoppers and businesses?

With the two-month GST holiday wrapping on Saturday, shoppers and…

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More underweighted meat uncovered as big grocers hit with class action lawsuit
Star

June 18, 2022

More underweighted meat uncovered as big grocers hit with class action lawsuit

After Deborah Eakins read the recent CBC News investigation about…

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Grocers overcharging customers by selling underweighted meat, CBC News finds
Star

June 18, 2022

Grocers overcharging customers by selling underweighted meat, CBC News finds

The Loblaw grocery chain overcharged customers by selling underweighted meat across…

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Boxing Day shoppers lured by tax break say it's still not enough amid cost of living crunch
Star

June 18, 2022

Boxing Day shoppers lured by tax break say it’s still not enough amid cost of living crunch

Shoppers took to malle on Thursday to take advantage of…

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Canada's inflation rate edges down to 1.9 per cent — but grocery prices are still up
Star

June 18, 2022

Canada’s inflation rate edges down to 1.9 per cent — but grocery prices are still up

Canada’s annual inflation rate ticked down to 1.9 per cent…

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'Not that much of a deal': Shoppers, businesses lukewarm on GST holiday
Star

June 18, 2022

‘Not that much of a deal’: Shoppers, businesses lukewarm on GST holiday

As a two-month break from the federal GST took effect…

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