News for parents who rely on a caffeinated beverage (or two) to get through the day: Next week Starbucks is raising the price of most of its drinks.

Effective October 3, prices for lattes, cappuccinos, drip coffee, and other drinks will go up by 5 cents. The increase, which affects all company-operated stores in the United States and Canada, will mark the first time Starbucks has boosted drink prices in two years. The company blames rising operating costs, such as those for energy and fuel.

Coffee bean prices are going up, too. Starbucks will charge another 50 cents per pound.
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In other news about caffeine, or the huge need for it:
Sorry things have been a little slow around here lately. You know how kids get sick, make their parents sick, don't sleep, and throw two-year-old-style tantrums all day and half the night? Yeah, that's been us this past week.

This week'll be better.