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fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago
Retirement

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.
fromPractical Ecommerce
3 weeks ago
Washington DC

USPS Losses Threaten Ecommerce Shipping

The U.S. Postal Service faces a financial crisis requiring urgent changes to maintain service to all American households.
Retirement
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days 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
4 days 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
4 days 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.
5 days 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
3 weeks 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.
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Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.
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Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 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
3 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
3 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.
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fromFast Company
4 months ago
US news

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

fromFast Company
4 months ago
US news

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

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US politics
fromFortune
4 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
5 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
5 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
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fromThe Mercury News
8 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
8 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

fromFast Company
8 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
9 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
9 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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Law
fromSecuritymagazine
11 months ago

Department of Labor Sues USPS Over Texas Whistleblower Termination

USPS faces a lawsuit by the Department of Labor for wrongfully terminating an employee who reported a work-related injury.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

David Steiner of FedEx is tapped to be the U.S. Postal Service's new leader

David Steiner's appointment as postmaster general raises concerns over political influence and conflicts of interest amid challenges facing the USPS.
Beer
fromNew York Post
11 months ago

USPS driver busted for DUI said she stopped for shots at a house party on her route

A USPS driver in Florida was arrested for DUI after attending a house party and driving recklessly while under the influence.
fromFast Company
11 months ago

What's open and closed on Easter Monday 2025? Banks, stock markets, schools, USPS, Walmart, Dunkin', more

Most major banks, including Chase and Wells Fargo, will be open on Easter Monday, and online banking services will also be functional. ATMs will remain accessible but may have limited cash availability.
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