Author: Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY

Amazon is raising the price of its Prime membership for the first time since 2018. An annual membership will cost $139 up from $119.

Starbucks prices are up and will continue to increase, the coffee giant said Tuesday. Coffee and food prices increased in January and October.

Ice cream inspired by Little Debbie classic snacks is coming to Walmart stores in February with a collaboration with Hudsonville Ice Cream.

McDonald’s is introducing four fan-inspired hacks to its menu for a limited time starting Monday, Jan. 31. Customers will have to assemble the items.

Free masks from the government are on the way to more pharmacies nationwide and N95 masks are available at select Walgreens, CVS, Meijer and Hy-Vee.

Krispy Kreme wants to help with the national blood shortage and is giving away free donuts Monday through Jan. 31 for helping the Red Cross.

Get ready to file taxes. Jan. 24 is the first day the Internal Revenue Service will begin accepting tax returns but your tax refund could take longer.

Mushie & Co is recalling its Frigg silicone pacifiers for a choking hazard. Amazon and TJ Maxx are among the retailers who sold the affected products.

Can’t order free COVID-19 tests from the new government website, COVIDtests.gov? There’s now a phone number to call for ordering or help.