Welcome to Curse and Coffee

One bold take, the best counter, and the receipts that prove it.

Read in six(ish) minutes.

A daily newsletter breaking down global economics, policy, and culture for caffeinated sceptics who want the real story.

Mar 10, 2026

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7 min read

Ancient Egypt invented white-out to thin a fat jackal.

Mar 9, 2026

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7 min read

The Pentagon banned the only AI lab that said no to autonomous weapons. Then the movie dropped.

Mar 6, 2026

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7 min read

One gas cut. Every province dark.

Mar 5, 2026

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7 min read

Silicon Valley swapped the granola bar for a stimulant drug.

Mar 4, 2026

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8 min read

Gas spiked 12 cents in one day. The strait isn't legally closed. Ships stopped anyway.

Welcome to Curse and CoffeeOne bold take, the best counter, and the receipts that prove it.Read in six(ish) minutes.