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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Los Angeles tops nation in dog attacks on postal workers, again

USPS reported 5,200+ dog attacks on postal workers nationwide, with Los Angeles ranking highest for the third straight year and California leading states.
US Elections
from6abc Philadelphia
3 days ago

Beloved 2018 Mister Rogers stamps return after winning USPS contest

A reissued Mister Rogers Forever Stamp design returns nationwide June 1 as part of the USPS 250th anniversary after a public vote and sold-out original run.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

California rural voters urged to mail early before June primary due to USPS changes

Mail ballots early, especially in rural areas, because USPS consolidation changes may delay postmarking and delivery.
#vote-by-mail
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago
US Elections

Postmark rules have changed. Experts say vote early or use a drop box

A new USPS postmark rule can invalidate mailed ballots by separating postmark dates from when mail was first accepted, affecting vote-by-mail eligibility and counting.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago
US Elections

Postmark rules have changed. Experts say vote early or use a drop box

A new USPS rule changes how postmark dates are defined, potentially invalidating mailed ballots and affecting vote-by-mail eligibility based on postmark timing.
US Elections
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Postmark rules have changed. Experts say vote early or use a drop box

A new USPS postmark rule can invalidate mailed ballots by separating postmark dates from when mail was first accepted, affecting vote-by-mail eligibility and counting.
US Elections
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Postmark rules have changed. Experts say vote early or use a drop box

A new USPS rule changes how postmark dates are defined, potentially invalidating mailed ballots and affecting vote-by-mail eligibility based on postmark timing.
more#vote-by-mail
#gun-policy
from6abc Philadelphia
2 weeks ago
US news

USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

USPS could allow mailing handguns nationwide again, prompting opposition from Democratic attorneys general and concerns about increased access for criminals and abusers.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
US politics

Mail-a-handgun: Trump administration pushes to allow firearms to be delivered by USPS

USPS is considering allowing mailed concealable handguns after DOJ declared a 99-year ban unconstitutional, prompting state attorneys general to warn of loopholes and trafficking risks.
US news
from6abc Philadelphia
2 weeks ago

USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail

USPS could allow mailing handguns nationwide again, prompting opposition from Democratic attorneys general and concerns about increased access for criminals and abusers.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Mail-a-handgun: Trump administration pushes to allow firearms to be delivered by USPS

USPS is considering allowing mailed concealable handguns after DOJ declared a 99-year ban unconstitutional, prompting state attorneys general to warn of loopholes and trafficking risks.
more#gun-policy
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

New Trump Rule Could Allow Handguns To Be Shipped Through the US Mail

A proposed DOJ-backed rule would allow mailing handguns through USPS, potentially bypassing 1927 restrictions and raising concerns about background checks and access by prohibited people.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

USPS backs out of planned Allston post office

Noah Maslan of Eden Properties expressed disappointment over the USPS's decision, stating, "This is a disappointing and unexpected reversal, particularly given the Postal Service's prior commitment to the community." He noted that the developers had fully negotiated a lease and were ready to proceed with construction plans.
Boston
#financial-crisis
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

As Postal Service Faces Cash Crisis, FedEx and UPS Spend Millions on Lobbying

Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
1 month ago

As Postal Service Faces Cash Crisis, FedEx and UPS Spend Millions on Lobbying

USPS faces financial challenges, with potential insolvency by 2027, while FedEx and UPS increase lobbying efforts to benefit from its struggles.
Retirement
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

USPS to suspend pension contributions, seeks 4-cent stamp price hike

USPS suspends pension contributions to manage financial crisis and plans to raise postage rates.
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Retirement
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 month ago

The USPS is suspending contributions to employee pensions as it warns of a 'pending liquidity crisis'

USPS is halting pension payments to address a liquidity crisis, potentially running out of cash by February 2027.
US Elections
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This overlooked tax detail could make today your real deadline

Tax returns mailed to the IRS must be postmarked by April 15, with potential delays due to USPS operations.
#amazon
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Amazon keeps 80% of USPS deliveries in new deal, over 1B packages yearly

Amazon maintains a significant partnership with USPS, retaining 80% of its delivery volume despite considering major cuts, reflecting a pragmatic delivery strategy.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Amazon doesn't want the blame for the Post Office going under

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after contract expiration, citing the postal service's abrupt withdrawal from negotiations that could have generated billions in revenue.
more#amazon
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 months ago

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

USPS will implement an 8% transportation surcharge on packages from April 26, 2023, to January 17, 2027, to cover operational costs.
#price-increase
US Elections
fromFortune
2 months ago

Postal Service to hike prices 8% on popular services on rising transportation costs | Fortune

USPS seeks an 8% temporary price increase on select products to address rising transportation costs, pending approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 months ago

Postal Service to hike prices 8% on popular services on rising transportation costs | Fortune

USPS seeks an 8% temporary price increase on select products to address rising transportation costs, pending approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission.
more#price-increase
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 months ago

"Terribly frustrating": After USPS changes, more newspapers aren't reaching subscribers on time

USPS delivery delays and rising costs are disrupting local and rural newspaper distribution, causing missed, late, or bundled deliveries and financial strain.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

How a USPS rule change could impact election ballots in 2026

USPS redefined 'postmark'—postmark dates may not reflect when mail was accepted; request manual postmark for time‑sensitive items.
US politics
fromFortune
5 months ago

Trump just declared Christmas Eve a national holiday. Here's what's open and closed on December 24 | Fortune

The president designated December 24 and December 26, 2025 as federal holidays for most executive branch employees, creating a five-day weekend.
#holiday-shipping
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#canoo
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#shipping-rates
fromFast Company
6 months ago
US news

USPS is raising prices: What to know about package shipping, stamps, and other post office services in 2026

fromFast Company
6 months ago
US news

USPS is raising prices: What to know about package shipping, stamps, and other post office services in 2026

more#shipping-rates
US politics
fromFortune
6 months ago

Trump's postal chief says cuts have gone too far: 'we cannot cost-cut our way to prosperity' | Fortune

USPS must expand revenue by growing last-mile delivery partnerships, leveraging its universal delivery obligation, and offering fast retail-focused services to regain prominence.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

What's closed for Veterans Day, and is it Monday or Tuesday?

Veterans Day is celebrated on the same date every year Nov. 11, in honor of the World War I armistice that took effect at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918. This year, the date falls on a Tuesday, and that's when the official federal and California closures will take place. (In years when Nov. 11 is a Saturday, the closures are on Friday; when it's a Sunday, the closures are on Monday.)
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Your ballot or other mail may not get postmarked by USPS the day it's dropped off

In other words, the date on a machine-applied postmark may reflect the date on which the mailpiece was first accepted by the Postal Service, but that is not definitively the case,
US politics
fromsfist.com
7 months ago

Coastal Enclave of Bolinas Gets Its Post Office Back After Multi-Year Closure

"948 DAYS WITHOUT A POST OFFICE."
California
#privatization
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fromThe Mercury News
10 months ago

San Jose post office crash: Here's info for customers impacted by closure

The United States Postal Service building on Crown Boulevard in South San Jose is temporarily closed due to major damages from a vehicle incident.
San Francisco
#postal-service
fromFast Company
10 months ago
Miscellaneous

Forever stamp prices and other USPS shipping services just went up again: See the new list of postal rates

fromFast Company
10 months ago
Miscellaneous

Forever stamp prices and other USPS shipping services just went up again: See the new list of postal rates

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Design
fromCreative Bloq
10 months ago

People can't decide if the USPS logo is hiding a secret

The USPS logo features a debated hidden meaning possibly symbolizing speed through various interpretations, including a fast-moving envelope.
Arts
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
11 months ago

Delivering History: Chris Ware Celebrates 250 Years of the USPS with New Stamp Series | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Chris Ware's new stamp series for USPS celebrates 250 years of service through poignant, relatable visuals of a postwoman's daily life.
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