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October 5

Your morning coffee could be sabotaging your prescription drugs without you knowing it

Heart medications, asthma treatments, osteoporosis drugs and mental health prescriptions can all interact with caffeine, potentially altering their therapeutic benefits.

October 2

Coffee shop that honored Charlie Kirk sees huge sales surge after it's 'flooded with righteous people'

Invita Café in Rancho Santa Fe faced backlash for supporting Charlie Kirk with coffee cup stickers, but community support led to a 312% sales increase.

September 30

Protein in your coffee? Starbucks pushes new lattes as experts react

Registered dietitians weigh in on Starbucks' new protein drinks, noting benefits for breakfast skippers while cautioning against using them as meal substitutes.

September 29

Morning coffee now out of reach? Chains hike prices on America's favorite pick-me-up

Coffee futures hit near-record highs as extreme weather in Brazil and Vietnam disrupts supply, forcing consumers to pay higher prices at cafes and chains nationwide.

September 23

Las Vegas visitors shocked at 'crazy' costs, from $14 coffees to $95 ATM fees

Las Vegas travelers report paying $20 for two coffees, $30 for a single cocktail and $50 for early hotel check-in. The high costs come as tourism drops in Sin City.

September 22

Customer orders Charlie Kirk’s Starbucks drink, finds disturbing hate message

An employee in Ohio was fired after writing "racist's fav drink" on a customer's Starbucks cup when she ordered Charlie Kirk's preferred mint majesty beverage.

September 22

Coffee boom brings café-style living into the heart of American homes

Americans are bringing coffee house culture home with artisanal products, specialized brewing equipment and café-inspired design elements in a trending movement.

September 17

Charlie Kirk supporters petition Starbucks to memorialize him with his go-to drink order

Charlie Kirk supporters are petitioning Starbucks to create a menu item featuring Kirk's go-to order after his fatal shooting. The drink is a mint majesty tea with two honeys.

September 16

Starbucks barista did not want to write Charlie Kirk's name on coffee cup in viral video

A viral TikTok video claims a Starbucks barista refused to write Charlie Kirk's name on orders, citing political reasons at a California location. Starbucks said it's looking into the issue.

August 29

That morning cup of coffee could be the key to a happier day, new study suggests

New research shows caffeine blocks brain receptors and increases dopamine activity, creating mood-boosting effects even for non-addicted coffee drinkers.