USPS enhances security for direct deposit

USPS enhances security for direct deposit

From the article: "...Test transactions of $0 will be used to verify accounts for new enrollees..."

Article Reference: news.usps.com
Direct Deposit Security (USPS)

Amazon dethrones USPS in parcel race

Amazon dethrones USPS in parcel race

From the article: "...Amazon became the largest U.S. parcel carrier in 2025, surpassing USPS for the first time with 6.7 billion deliveries versus USPS’s 6.6 billion. The shift reflects Amazon’s aggressive logistics expansion, UPS volume cuts, and growing third-party delivery contracts. USPS, facing steep volume declines, is warning Congress it could run out of cash within a year without major reforms. ..."

Article Reference: www.msn.com
Amazon dethrones USPS in parcel race

Royal Mail will increase the price of 1st class stamps by 137% compared to six years ago

Martin Lewis says 'stockpile today' item 'hit by 140% price increase' by April 7 since 2020

From the article: "...Royal Mail will increase the price of 1st class stamps to £1.80 and 2nd class stamps to 91p, from April 6. The cost of a 1st class stamp in 2020 was 76p. From April 7th 2026, consumers will have to pay £1.80 (up 10p), which is a 137% increase compared to six years ago. Since 2020, the cost of a 1st class stamp has risen eight times, Citizens Advice has said...."

Article Reference: www.mirror.co.uk

A German logistics firm exploits gaps in European law to ship contraband to Russia

The little shipping company that’s making Europe’s sanctions look silly

From the article: "...an investigation by the Axel Springer Global Reporters Network, which includes POLITICO, has identified a clandestine Berlin-based postal system that exploits the special status of postal parcels to transport all kinds of European goods — including banned electronics components — into President Vladimir Putin’s empire...."

Article Reference: www.politico.com
Germany and its Clandestine Berlin-based Postal System Ships Contraband to Russia Undermining the World,

US Postal Service takes another wrong turn

US Postal Service takes another wrong turn

From the article: "...When Postmaster General David Steiner began his tenure at the U.S. Postal Service last July, there was hope that he would steer the beleaguered organization in the right direction...Instead, after a reported $1.3 billion loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and a net loss of $9 billion in fiscal 2025, Steiner is turning the Postal Service further down the road to perpetual losses and a taxpayer bailout. By his own admission, it could run out of money in 2027. ..."

Article Reference: thehill.com

Former Springfield postal worker sentenced for after-hours post office burglary, mail theft

Former Springfield postal worker sentenced for after-hours post office burglary, mail theft

From the article: "...SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - A former U.S. Postal Service employee has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison for burglarizing a local post office and stealing mail.

U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips sentenced Zachary M. Walker, 39, to 12 months and one day in prison. Walker was also ordered to pay $2,100 in restitution, forfeit an additional $2,100, and serve three years of supervised release following his imprisonment. ..."

Article Reference: www.ky3.com

Ukrposhta postal vehicle struck by Russian drones in Sumy Oblast

Ukrposhta postal vehicle struck by Russian drones in Sumy Oblast

From the article: "Russian drones struck a Ukrposhta postal vehicle in Sumy Oblast...a postal worker and a local resident — and are receiving medical assistance..."

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Ukrposhta postal vehicle in Sumy Oblast

Cedar Rapids residents report mail arriving days late despite USPS Informed Delivery alerts

Cedar Rapids residents report mail arriving days late despite USPS Informed Delivery alerts

From the article: "...Residents on the northeast side of Cedar Rapids say mail tracked through the United States Postal Service’s Informed Delivery system is arriving several days later than expected, in some cases creating financial hardship. ..."

Article Reference: www.kcrg.com

The Postal Service Releases Two Beautiful Stamps | Crab Nebula Stamp and the Galaxy Pair

New Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express stamps now available

From the article: "Both stamps feature extreme-high-definition images captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. ...Crab Nebula, the Priority Mail stamp, shows the remnant of a massive star’s explosion, or supernova. ...Galaxy Pair, the Priority Mail Express stamp, shows two interacting galaxies"

Article Reference: USPS News Link
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Columbia Philatelic Society holds winter stamp show

Columbia Philatelic Society holds winter stamp show

From the article: "The Columbia Philatelic Society (CPS) held its winter stamp show February 13 and 14. A total of ...We learned about counterfeit stamps, the postal museum in Charleston, the stamp scandal involving astronauts who landed on the moon, the Protestant Reformation in stamps, and a host of other topics,” said Jerry Emanuel, club secretary.

During the stamp show, members...The Columbia Philatelic Society is the oldest stamp club in South Carolina and recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. ..."

Article Reference: www.thecolumbiastar.com
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Auburn man charged in violent Seattle home invasion posing as postal worker

Auburn man charged in violent Seattle home invasion posing as postal worker

From the article: "...Police say the mail carrier bag Blair was carrying contained a device officers identified as a cell phone jammer, Gorilla tape, heavy duty plastic bags, zip ties, two unbranded tasers, a tourniquet, a beanie, mask and sunglasses capable of obscuring a person’s face, faraday bags and black plastic gloves. ..."

Article Reference: auburnexaminer.com

Danville man accused of shooting postal worker with BB gun

Danville man accused of shooting postal worker with BB gun

From the article: "...a United States Postal Service employee was shot with a BB gun while he was delivering the mail. ..."

Article Reference: www.wcia.com

Postal Service announces two additions to 2026 stamp program and upcoming first-day dates and locations

Postal Service announces two additions to 2026 stamp program and upcoming first-day dates and locations

From the article: "...In a Feb. 17 press release, the United States Postal Service announced two new stamps added to the 2026 U.S. program, a nondenominated (78¢) forever Happy Birthday stamp and a nonprofit organization stamp featuring a summer sunset, as well as details on upcoming first-day-of-issue dates and locations for previously announced 2026 issues. ..."

Article Reference: www.linns.com

Don’t use Postal Service property for personal reasons

Don’t use Postal Service property for personal reasons

From the article: "...Misusing Voyager cards, mobile devices and more can bring disciplinary actions..."

Article Reference: usps.com

Miami U.S. Postal worker arrested in alleged theft of over $1M in Treasury checks

Miami U.S. Postal worker arrested in alleged theft of over $1M in Treasury checks

From the article: "...A Miami U.S. Postal Service employee has been arrested in the alleged theft of over $1 million worth of U.S. Treasury checks, authorities said.

Sylvester Green Byrd, 35, was arrested Wednesday on charges of first-degree grand theft and fraudulent use or possession of personal identification, records showed. ...Postal agents saw Byrd conceal checks inside his shirt, and he was taken into custody, the report said."

Article Reference: www.nbcmiami.com

2nd man gets jail for using sticky mouse traps to steal mail in Springboro

2nd man gets jail for using sticky mouse traps to steal mail in Springboro

From the article: "The second of two Columbus men accused of using sticky mouse traps to steal mail from a blue collection box outside the Springboro post office will spend nearly six months in jail.

Yahir Nazario Reyes Jr. ...saw three men remove mail from the collection box and toss mail out the window of a vehicle, according to court records. ...Reyes and Carlos Patricio Sanchez-Guzman, 21, were each indicted for tampering with evidence, theft of mail and possessing criminal tools.

“Sticky mouse traps were located that the (defendants) used to remove the mail,” a criminal complaint read. ..."

Article Reference: www.daytondailynews.com
Sticky Mouse Trap Mail Thefts,

U.S. Postal Service to Observe Presidents Day, Feb. 16

U.S. Postal Service to Observe Presidents Day, Feb. 16

From the article: "...The U.S. Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices are closed, they can still access many postal products and services through usps.com and self-service kiosks available in select lobbies nationwide. These kiosks feature:..."

Article Reference: www.myarklamiss.com
Presidents Day,

Mistaken identity results in mail theft in Saratoga | Postal worker handed mail to someone standing in the driveway

Mistaken identity results in mail theft in Saratoga | Postal worker handed mail to someone standing in the driveway

From the article: "...Mail theft: At 4:34 p.m., a US Postal Service worker handed mail to someone standing in the driveway of a residence in the 13000 block of Stewart Court. ..."

Article Reference: www.mercurynews.com
Postal Workers are Required to Verify Identity, Integrity of the Mail,

Russia uses 'shadow mail' postal system to bypass EU sanctions, report reveals

Russia uses 'shadow mail' postal system to bypass EU sanctions, report reveals

From the article: "...Russia has been bypassing EU sanctions using Berlin logistics and lighter-controlled international mail, according to an investigation by German media. In response, the Ukrainian envoy has called for tougher enforcement. ..."

Article Reference: www.euronews.com

Get your replica postal blue box for train and dollhouse sets

American 1:12 Scale Model Vintage Mailbox Model Decoration Mini Dollhouse Furniture Collection for Living Room Home Retro Ornament (Mailbox)

From the article: "...If you are a model lover, or someone who loves American culture, this mini model of the American postal mailbox. You are only limited by your imagination of what you can use these replica mailboxes for..."

Article Reference: Amazon
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Get Post Office Retail Counter Employee to Manually Postmark, or "hand-cancel" Item For Accurate Postmark

Get Post Office Retail Counter Employee to Manually Postmark, or "hand-cancel" Item For Accurate Postmark

From the article: "...Note: If you wish to have your mail postmarked for the purpose of indicating the exact date it was submitted for mailing, you can go to any USPS retail counter and request a postal employee to manually postmark, or "hand-cancel", up to 50 items for free. If you wish to have more than 50 items hand-canceled, please contact the local Postmaster or other manager in advance to ensure adequate resources are available to assist. ..."

Article Reference: usps.com
Request a postal employee to manually postmark or "hand-cancel"

Postal pair celebrate transplant anniversary

Postal pair celebrate transplant anniversary

From the article: "...“It has been quite the journey, and I am so thankful that my wonderful daughter was able to be my hero,” said Ann “Shelli” Larkins, who has worked at the Postal Service for 30 years.

In January 2019, Larkins had quadruple bypass heart surgery. She then caught pneumonia and...her daughter, Kristina Kirby."

Article Reference: news.usps.com

DOJ landmark opinion: Federal ban on mailing handguns is unconstitutional

DOJ landmark opinion: Federal ban on mailing handguns is unconstitutional

From the article: "...This directly conflicts with post-Heller jurisprudence affirming handguns as quintessential self-defense weapons. No historical tradition broadly supports prohibiting the shipment of protected arms among law-abiding citizens. Colonial-era restrictions on selling arms to Native Americans or exporting during wartime are distinguishable, as they addressed hostile threats or common defense, not private interstate commerce. Gunpowder storage laws, often cited as analogues, concerned explosive hazards, not unloaded firearms. ..."

Article Reference: www.buckeyefirearms.org

Minneapolis man steals a U.S. Postal Service mail truck rams police vehicle

Minneapolis man steals a U.S. Postal Service mail truck rams police vehicle

From the article: "...A Minneapolis man is charged after prosecutors say he stole a U.S. Postal Service mail truck in Saint Paul and rammed a police squad. Authorities say the suspect then led officers on a dangerous chase before crashing and being taken into custody Monday afternoon. Giovanni Lisandro Suarez, 26, is charged with felony theft of a motor vehicle and felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle in connection with the incident, which unfolded on Jan. 12. According to the criminal complaint, Saint Paul police were alerted just after 2 p.m. by a U.S. Postal Inspector who reported that a stolen USPS mail truck was being tracked by GPS..."

Article Reference: www.facebook.com
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