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politics1 day ago•212 min saved

Supreme Court sides with USPS, limiting race-based mail-delivery suits

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Postal Service cannot be sued under the Federal Tort Claims Act for intentional nondelivery of mail, even when the plaintiff alleges racial motivated harassment. The decision reverses a Fifth Circuit ruling in Lebene Konan’s Texas case and sends the matter back to lower courts to decide on the merits, while Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, arguing the majority expands government protection at the expense of victims.

via CNN|

#ftca #lebene-konan #mail-delivery

government8 days ago•12 min saved

APWU Boss Pushes Affordable, Expanded USPS Amid Losses

USPS opened fiscal 2026 with a $1.25 billion first-quarter loss, but first-class mail delivery improved to 87.3% on time. APWU President Jonathan Smith argues USPS must be affordable and offer broader services (e.g., postal banking, EV charging, copies) to win back customers, while opposing privatization and pushing for prudent staffing and service improvements amid ongoing reform discussions and AI concerns.

via Federal News Network|

#affordability #apwu #delivering-for-america

crime9 days ago•1 min saved

Decatur USPS Carrier Shot: $250,000 Reward Set in Ongoing Investigation

A 31-year-old USPS letter carrier, Dequavious Graves, was fatally shot while delivering mail on Feb. 12 in Decatur, GA (2700 block of Oxford Drive near Flat Shoals Road). Federal investigators have issued a $250,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction; motive and suspects have not been released. Tips can be submitted to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

via FOX 5 Atlanta|

#crime #decatur #investigation

local9 days ago•2 min saved

DeKalb USPS Worker Fatally Shot During Mail Delivery

A 31-year-old USPS mail carrier, Dequavious Graves, was shot and killed Thursday while delivering mail in DeKalb County, GA. Investigators from DeKalb County Police and the USPS Inspection Service are probing the incident, with no suspects publicly identified; Graves’ family and the USPS say counseling is being offered to employees.

via WSB-TV|

#dekalb-county #investigation #local

world1 month ago•1 min saved

USPS Announces 4-Cent Stamp Release

The USPS will release a 4-cent stamp called Angel’s Trumpets on January 9, as part of its Low Denomination Flowers series, featuring photographs by Harold Davis and designed by Ethel Kessler, available in various formats at post offices and online.

via USPS|

#angels-trumpets #flowers #philately

business1 month ago•2 min saved

USPS Mail Postmark Changes Could Impact Bills, Ballots, and Taxes

The USPS announced that due to cost-cutting measures, some mail may no longer receive same-day postmarks, potentially affecting deadlines for payments and ballots. Customers can request manual postmarks or use certified/registered mail services to ensure proper dating. The change is part of a broader 10-year plan to improve USPS profitability amid ongoing financial struggles.

via cbsnews.com|

#business #costcuts #maildelays

world1 month ago•1 min saved

USPS Changes and Price Hikes Coming in 2026

The USPS has a busy 2026 planned with over 20 new stamp releases, significant price increases for various services, community activities like food drives, and major events including the National Postal Forum and the Boston 2026 World Expo, along with observed holidays throughout the year.

via USPS|

#2026 #events #price-changes

world1 month ago•3 min saved

USPS Postmark Rule Changes Could Affect Important Mail Deadlines

The USPS has changed its postmarking process to reflect when mail is processed rather than when it is dropped off, potentially affecting deadline-sensitive mail like tax returns and ballots. To ensure timely delivery, senders are advised to use in-person mailing options, request manual postmarks, or opt for online submissions when possible. This change aims to streamline operations but may cause delays in meeting deadlines.

via AARP|

#mail-deadlines #mail-processing #mailing-tips

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

USPS Postmark Rule Changes May Impact Mail Deadlines and Voting

The USPS finalized new rules on postmarking, which could delay mail-in ballots, especially in rural areas, potentially impacting election results. The changes stem from cost-cutting measures that eliminate evening pickups in rural regions, risking ballots arriving too late for counting, with some states already reducing grace periods for late ballots. This reform affects a majority of U.S. zip codes and raises concerns about voting access and election integrity.

via Democracy Docket|

#election #mail-in-ballots #politics

crime2 months ago•1 min saved

Rise in High-Volume Mail Theft Attacks

Mail theft attacks in the US are increasing, with 52,000 incidents in 2024, up from 2,000 in 2010, as thieves become more brazen and law enforcement efforts struggle with limited resources, despite significant investments by postal authorities.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#crime #federal-crime #mail-theft

business2 months ago•3 min saved

USPS Expands Last-Mile Delivery Access to Boost Revenue

The U.S. Postal Service plans to auction access to its last-mile delivery network in 2026 to generate revenue and address its financial struggles, including a net loss of $9 billion in 2025, while facing potential contract changes with Amazon and ongoing modernization efforts.

via Government Executive|

#auction #business #last-mile-delivery

business2 months ago•3 min saved

USPS Opens Last-Mile Delivery Network to All Shippers to Boost Revenue

The U.S. Postal Service announced a new initiative to open its last-mile delivery network to a broader range of shippers through a bid solicitation process, aiming to enhance delivery options, reduce costs, and increase revenue, with bids opening in early 2026.

via USPS|

#bidding-process #business #last-mile-delivery

world3 months ago•2 min saved

USPS Worker Dies Inside Mail Machine in Michigan

A USPS maintenance worker, Nicholas John Acker, died after becoming trapped in a mail handling machine at a distribution center in Allen Park, Michigan, with authorities investigating the circumstances of his death, which is considered accidental.

via Currently.com|

#accidental #mail-handling-machine #michigan

world3 months ago•1 min saved

U.S. Postal Service and Banks Close for Veterans Day Holiday

The United States Postal Service will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day, with no mail delivery or retail services, but customers can still access services via self-service kiosks that operate 24/7.

via Yahoo|

#mail-delivery #postal-services #self-service-kiosks

news3 months ago•1 min saved

U.S. Postal Service and Banks to Close Nationwide for One Day

The United States Postal Service will be closed on November 11 for Veterans Day, and no mail will be delivered or retail services available, but customers can still access many postal services through self-service kiosks. Regular operations will resume on November 12.

via PennLive.com|

#holidays #mail-delivery #news