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On December 18, 2025, the President signed into law S. 2283, designating a post office in Guthrie, Oklahoma, as the Oscar J. Upham Post Office, and S. 356, reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 through 2026.
Richard Tillman, brother of Pat Tillman, was arrested after allegedly crashing a car into a California post office and setting it on fire, with authorities investigating whether it was intentional. The family acknowledged his ongoing mental health struggles, which have been publicly documented, and expressed relief that no one was hurt.
Richard Tillman, brother of former NFL player and Army Ranger Pat Tillman, reportedly drove a vehicle into a San Jose post office, setting it on fire in what authorities are investigating as a potentially intentional act. He was taken into custody and is due in court, with no injuries reported.
Richard Tillman, brother of Pat Tillman, was arrested on suspicion of arson after crashing his car into a San Jose post office, causing a fire; the incident is under investigation, with unclear details about impairment or motives.
A post office in Bucyrus, Ohio, was hit by an EF-1 tornado, causing a window to explode and injure a postal worker. The tornado, part of a larger weather event in Ohio, resulted in significant damage and power outages in the area. The National Weather Service rated the tornado with peak winds of 110 mph, and the Crawford County Emergency Management Agency advised residents to avoid the damaged area.
The UK's Post Office has hired a team, including ex-police, to investigate its own staff's previous work on the Horizon scandal, which led to the wrongful prosecution of sub-postmasters and postmistresses due to faulty software. The internal investigation comes amid an ongoing public inquiry and government action to clear the names of those wrongly convicted. The Post Office has faced criticism for its past investigation practices and is aiming to right the wrongs of the scandal, with a focus on sharing information with affected individuals.
The former Post Office chairman's claims of seeking revenge through his sacking were dismissed by business secretary Kemi Badenoch, who denied telling him "Someone's got to take the rap" for Post Office failings. Badenoch stated that the government handled Staunton's dismissal in a dignified way and emphasized the priority of managing compensation claims for sub-postmasters wrongly convicted of fraud.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has refuted claims by former Post Office chair Henry Staunton that he was instructed to delay compensation payments for sub-postmasters, calling them "completely false" and "made up anecdotes." Staunton stands by his comments and has released a statement defending his actions. The dispute arises amid concerns over the handling of compensation for sub-postmasters wrongfully prosecuted due to a faulty computer system. The government has promised to quash convictions and pay compensation, but only 33 claims have been fully settled, leading to calls for transparency and scrutiny.
Post Office chairman Henry Staunton was sacked by business secretary Kemi Badenoch due to concerns about governance and the entire business model, not just the Horizon scandal. Badenoch emphasized the need for effective leadership to address the organization's difficulties. The Post Office is facing public outcry over the wrongful convictions of sub-postmasters in the Horizon scandal, and the departure of Staunton has raised questions about the government's decision. The scandal has led to a public inquiry and calls for wider-ranging changes within the organization.
Post Office chairman Henry Staunton has stepped down amid ongoing tensions following the Horizon IT scandal, with Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch stating that there was a need for new leadership. The government has not provided a reason for his dismissal, but the Post Office has confirmed that an interim chair will be appointed shortly. The Horizon scandal saw hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly convicted due to faulty accounting software, and the Post Office is currently facing public scrutiny and questions at a public inquiry.
The Sheridan, Ark. post office has temporarily suspended normal business operations due to unspecified "safety concerns," with retail services available in a mobile unit in the parking lot and P.O. Box mail pick-up at an alternative location, requiring photo identification for pick-up.
More than a dozen sub-postmasters and postmistresses who were victims of armed robberies were told to pay back the stolen money by the Post Office, despite facing inadequate security measures. The victims, including Jonathan Brenton and Lesley Pearsall, expressed feeling ignored and mistreated by the Post Office, with one being asked to pay back £1,705.31 of the stolen money. The Post Office has stated that it has significantly enhanced victim support and improved security procedures in branches.
Fujitsu's shares dropped nearly 4% after its Europe co-CEO, Paul Patterson, stated that compensating victims of the Post Office scandal was a "moral obligation." The company's faulty software led to the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of sub-postmasters in the UK. Fujitsu has not yet determined its contribution to the 1 billion pound compensation fund set aside by the government, but it is expected to shoulder a "reasonable financial burden." Despite the scandal, Fujitsu remains deeply embedded in UK government IT contracts.
Fujitsu has issued a formal apology for its involvement in the wrongful prosecutions of Post Office workers, acknowledging its role in providing the flawed Horizon IT system. The company expressed deep regret and promised to learn from the experience, as it faces ongoing scrutiny and legal action related to the scandal.
Alan Bates, the real Mr Bates portrayed in an ITV drama, has addressed the Business and Trade Committee about the Post Office scandal, expressing frustration over the lack of financial redress and the prolonged nature of the issue. As the founder of the Justice for Sub Postmasters Alliance, he awaits his first offer and has garnered calls for recognition for his campaigning efforts.