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Nana bailed me out of debt — and I’m still ashamed

Bob Brody
Years later, I realize that being spared the disgrace of bankruptcy was a blessing and a curse

“Blessing and a curse”: Kratom helps many get off other drugs but carries its own risks

Elizabeth Hlavinka
For some, this supplement has replaced many medications including for substance use disorder

The curse of Cassandra: We could see the future — but no one listened

Rebecca Gordon
Some of us have been paying attention — so why does America keep replaying the same dismal script?

Social media is a lifeline for mental health, not a curse, according to CDC’s own data

Mike Males
Being online helps teens avoid suicide, self-harm and other risks. Why do media and lawmakers blame it instead?

“They perform pain”: “Iron Claw” filmmaker on the contradictory emotional life of wrestlers

Gary M. Kramer
Director discusses Zac Efron's dedication and retelling the real-life Von Erich wrestling family's so-called curse

“The Curse,” HGTV and the curb appeal of gentrification

Melanie McFarland
The couple on "The Curse" claim there are no losers, reminding us that on community rehab shows there always are

In “The Other Fellow,” real people named James Bond reveal the blessing and curse of the 007 moniker

Gary M. Kramer
Filmmaker Matthew Bauer says sharing the name of the famous spy comes with "this idea of a certain masculinity"

The father of television grew to hate his own invention — until one miraculous day

Matthew Rozsa
Philo Farnsworth invented television, had his idea bullied from him, and began to view his own creation as a curse

When “Atlanta” met the Northman: producer on exploring whiteness and that surprise finale cameo

Melanie McFarland
Stefani Robinson spoke to Salon about whiteness as a curse and how racism is often more surreal than horrific

The curse of James Garfield: A history lesson from one of America’s most tragic presidents

Matthew Rozsa
James Garfield is largely forgotten today, but saved his unpopular party from disaster — before tragedy struck

For Pete’s sake — Who is Pete?

Ellen Gutoskey
The murky origins of using this man's name as a creative way to curse

Can Democrats break the midterm curse? Maybe — consider the example of 1934

Matthew Rozsa
Midway through FDR's first term, Democrats made major gains in the House and Senate. Are there lessons for 2022?

9 victims of King Tut’s curse (and one who should have been)

Stacy Conradt
When the tomb of King Tut was re-discovered in 1922, some believe an ancient curse was released as well

“What Do We See When We Look at the Sky?” director counters a curse using cinema as “modern magic”

Gary M. Kramer
"I had to find some magic that still exists," Aleksandre Koberidze tells Salon about his lyrical Georgian movie

Trump lashes out at Paul Ryan after he urged Republicans to move on

Meaghan Ellis
"Paul Ryan has been a curse to the Republican Party," Trump wrote in a statement

Nicolas Cage to explore the origins of f*ck, sh*t, and more curse words in new Netflix series

Zack Sharf
Get your first look at Cage's brand new Netflix comedy series, "History of Swear Words"

In “The Curse of Bigness” Tim Wu makes his case that big business ushered in the Nazis

Alec Stapp
The history of fascism teaches us about the ongoing rise of right-wing populism. But we must draw the right lessons

Will robot-led restaurants be a gift or a curse to food workers?

Steve Holt
Spyce, a Boston restaurant built around a robotic kitchen, might reshape the future of restaurant work

Is the CVS merger with Aetna a blessing or a curse?

Sharona Hoffman
Is the $69 million dollar acquisition a health care cure, or destroyer?

How a French king’s legacy revealed a loophole in evolution

Devang Mehta
The mother's curse: New research with roots in colonial Canada suggests new wrinkles in ideas of evolution

Chuck Schumer’s unlikely gambit: Can he reverse the Hubert Humphrey curse?

Andrew O'Hehir
As he tacks left and cuts deals with Trump, Schumer is trying to purge the Democrats' ghosts. Is it too late?

The curse is over: Chicago Cubs’ most famous fans can finally celebrate

Matthew Rozsa
Baseball's lovable losers are losers no more
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