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fromCreative Bloq
1 week ago

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

The discussion on Reddit highlighted contrasting interpretations of the USPS logo, with some seeing a fast-moving envelope while others perceived an eagle or various abstract forms.
Design
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

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

These are quiet moments, beautifully rendered, and brimming with the same emotional nuance that's made Ware's storytelling so influential.
Arts
#animal-welfare
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Department of Labor Sues USPS Over Texas Whistleblower Termination

The Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against the USPS for allegedly wrongfully terminating an employee who reported a work-related injury, claiming retaliation.
Law
#community
#david-steiner
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
#privatization
SF politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Unionized Postal Workers Brace for Trump Administration's Assault

Trump's plan risks privatizing USPS and undermining union contracts.
USPS's independence is threatened by a potential executive order to move it under Commerce.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position

DeJoy resigned after nearly five years, amid challenges facing the USPS and potential privatization discussions.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The U.S. Postal Service could face substantial change. What comes next?

The U.S. Postal Service may face significant changes under potential merger with Commerce Department.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Elon Musk says the Post Office and Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak and USPS, criticizing their current state as 'embarrassing'.
He emphasizes the superiority of passenger rail systems in other countries.
SF politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Unionized Postal Workers Brace for Trump Administration's Assault

Trump's plan risks privatizing USPS and undermining union contracts.
USPS's independence is threatened by a potential executive order to move it under Commerce.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigns after 5 years in the position

DeJoy resigned after nearly five years, amid challenges facing the USPS and potential privatization discussions.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

The U.S. Postal Service could face substantial change. What comes next?

The U.S. Postal Service may face significant changes under potential merger with Commerce Department.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Elon Musk says the Post Office and Amtrak should be privatized

Elon Musk advocates for the privatization of Amtrak and USPS, criticizing their current state as 'embarrassing'.
He emphasizes the superiority of passenger rail systems in other countries.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

How the Most Remote Community in America Gets Its Mail

The mule train, which makes the 16-mile, six-hour loop up and down the canyon five days a week, is perhaps the most extreme manifestation of the USPS mandate to 'render postal services to all communities.'
Alternative transportation
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

Here's the Easiest Way to Forward Your Mail Before You Move (It's So Simple!)

Before you even get the keys to your new place, you need to make one all-important move: Set up your mail forwarding.
Travel
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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

Dye told police she was swerving in and out of traffic because she'd fallen asleep, while tossing cups out of her truck to hide alcohol's smell.
Beer
fromFast Company
2 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.
Online marketing
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | NYC mail thief busted for raiding USPS box in brazen caught-on-video heist: officials

Ebrahima Bah, 20, was filmed stealing mail from a USPS box in Brooklyn, using a key allegedly stolen from postal carriers, highlighting the issue of mail theft.
Brooklyn
#postal-service
US Elections
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Trump Says He May Take Control of the U.S. Postal Service. Here's What to Know

Trump may move USPS to Commerce Department control to improve efficiency and reduce losses.
The USPS has lost significant money amid declining mail volumes and demands for privatization.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Postal workers conducting the census is part of a Trump pitch for a USPS takeover

Trump administration's plans may merge USPS with the Commerce Department, raising concerns for census operations and mail reliability.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

USPS head agrees to let DOGE find 'efficiencies' with limits to employee data access

Elon Musk's DOGE team will assist USPS in finding efficiencies amid its financial reorganization, with assurances to protect employee data.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

USPS head Louis DeJoy steps down as Trump officials consider Postal Service overhaul

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is stepping down amid critiques of his leadership and ongoing transformation efforts at USPS.
US Elections
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Trump Says He May Take Control of the U.S. Postal Service. Here's What to Know

Trump may move USPS to Commerce Department control to improve efficiency and reduce losses.
The USPS has lost significant money amid declining mail volumes and demands for privatization.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Postal workers conducting the census is part of a Trump pitch for a USPS takeover

Trump administration's plans may merge USPS with the Commerce Department, raising concerns for census operations and mail reliability.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

USPS head agrees to let DOGE find 'efficiencies' with limits to employee data access

Elon Musk's DOGE team will assist USPS in finding efficiencies amid its financial reorganization, with assurances to protect employee data.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

USPS head Louis DeJoy steps down as Trump officials consider Postal Service overhaul

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is stepping down amid critiques of his leadership and ongoing transformation efforts at USPS.
Social justice
fromQNS
3 months ago

'I reject the notion that my race or sex would bar my focus in life': Queens honors Constance Baker Motley with USPS stamp unveiling - QNS

The unveiling of a stamp honoring Constance Baker Motley highlights her significant contributions to civil rights and history.
The USPS celebrates African-American contributions through its Black Heritage Forever Stamps.
#louis-dejoy
NYC startup
fromFast Company
3 months ago

USPS asks DOGE to help with retail leases and counterfeit postage

DeJoy seeks support from Elon Musk's efficiency team to address USPS lease renewals and combat counterfeit postage.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago

DOGE to work with USPS to find efficiencies, DeJoy says

USPS partners with DOGE to implement reforms aimed at financial stability and operational efficiency.
US Elections
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

USPS agrees to work with DOGE on reform, planning to cut 10K workers

USPS plans significant workforce cuts and budget reductions, seeking efficiency improvements with Elon Musk's assistance.
Retirement
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump's Post Office plan has a $400 billion conundrum

USPS financially struggles with substantial pension and healthcare liabilities, lacking control over investment decisions, leading to deficits and losses.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Trump Reportedly Preparing To Seize Control of the U.S. Postal Service

Trump plans to dissolve USPS leadership and merge it with the Commerce Department, risking legal challenges and possible disruption to a 250-year-old institution.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

US Postal Service restarts China deliveries as Trump tightens import tax rules

The USPS has lifted a suspension on parcels from China, aligning with new duty measures and improving tariff collection processes.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

SJ family desperate to find father's ashes after USPS delivered them to wrong address

"We investigated and we found out that USPS had delivered the ashes but to a different address," she said.
Miscellaneous
fromMission Local
6 months ago

USPS mail carrier dies on Valencia Street

The tragic incident occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 6, when police were called to a USPS vehicle where the driver was found unresponsive.
Mission District
#holiday-shipping
Miscellaneous
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 months ago

'Smishing': US Postal Service issues warning about text message scam. Here's what to know

Beware of 'smishing' scams pretending to be USPS messages about package deliveries; do not click on links or share personal information.
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Betty White, Keith Haring, and cute animals: These are USPS's 2025 stamp designs

This early glimpse into our 2025 stamp program demonstrates our commitment to providing a diverse range of subjects and designs for both philatelists and stamp enthusiasts," USPS stamp services director Lisa Bobb-Semple said in a statement.
Design
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bostonherald.com
8 months ago

1 in 5 voters ready to use mail-in ballots. Is the Postal Service prepared?

The U.S. Postal Service is prepared to handle increased mail-in ballots for the 2024 election, ensuring timely and secure delivery.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

Where can I find a mailbox for my vote-by-mail ballot?

The decrease in blue neighborhood USPS mailboxes means individuals may need to travel further to submit their mail-in ballots, particularly ahead of the upcoming election.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

The Boston City Council held an emergency hearing on late mail delivery. The USPS didn't show up.

"Let me be clear about what we're experiencing in our communities. Residents are missing critical communications including legal documents and financial statements. Vulnerable neighbors are experiencing delays in vital medications. Small businesses are struggling with unreliable mail services," Durkan said. "Most critically, as we approach election season, unreliable postal service threatens to undermine our democratic process."
Boston
Coronavirus
fromFast Company
9 months ago

Free COVID tests are back: Here's how to place your USPS mail order from the government

Free at-home COVID tests are available again to combat rising cases and the new XEC variant before the holiday season.
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

Probation recommended for Mass. mail carrier who stole valuables from parcels

William J. Paige, a former U.S. Postal Service employee, admitted to stealing rare coins and other valuable items from packages over a short period in early 2022. His actions were driven by personal financial difficulties, as he sought to cover expenses. After his guilty plea, prosecutors decided against prison time, recommending instead two years of probation and restitution payments, emphasizing a trend where non-violent offenders may receive leniency in sentencing.
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