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91 Comically Bad Packaging Fails That Customers Just Had To Call Out Online

When you order something online from a massive corporation, you probably expect it to show up promptly in impeccable packaging. But apparently, for many people, that is not the reality. Here’s a list of photos featuring the most ridiculous packaging that customers have ever encountered.

Bored Panda · Oct 22

US Postal Service releases new Diwali postage stamp featuring Indian artist's rangoli art

The US Postal Service has introduced a new postage stamp to commemorate the festival of Diwali. This stamp features a beautiful rangoli design created by Sangita Bhutada, an artist based in Houston. The stamp was unveiled at a ceremony attended by India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

FBI investigates letters with ‘unknown substance’ sent to US election officials

Election officers in Louisiana and Oklahoma receive a powdery substance, prompting evacuations

The Guardian - US · Oct 16

USPS holiday shipping prices to rise temporarily starting October 4: What customers need to know

The U.S. Postal Service plans for temporary price increases for many package-shipping services during the 2026 holiday season. The changes are set to begin October 4 and continue through January 17, 2027, pending favorable review by the Postal Regulatory Commission. Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage and Parcel…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

USPS ships pallets of groceries to 100-plus Alaskan villages by air; an Inspector General report says it moved 87 million pounds in one year and recovered 29 cents per dollar

In Alaska, the Bypass Mail program is crucial for supplying isolated communities that lack road access. Each year, it transports millions of pounds of essential items like groceries and household goods. Despite facing significant financial hurdles with a mere 29 percent recovery rate, this program keeps vital supplies affordable and…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Florida's Ochopee post office is a 61.3-square-foot shed that once held irrigation pipe for a tomato farm; it has served three counties since a 1953 fire

In Ochopee, Florida, the smallest post office in the United States stands at a mere 61.3 square feet. Originally a shed for irrigation pipes after a fire claimed the first structure, this post office remains vital for the local community, fostering personal ties as residents know their postal staff by…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Since 1874, a boat on the Detroit River has passed mail to freighters that never stop, hauled up in a bucket on a rope; it has its own ZIP code: 48222

Since 1874, the J.W. Westcott II has served as a crucial lifeline for freighters navigating the Detroit River. Starting with John Ward Westcott's effort to connect ships to land, it transformed into a legally recognized service by USPS, operating 24/7 from April to December. As traditional mail volume dwindled, the…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Brazil Correios Postal Service Strike, Explained: What's Settled, What's Not and Why Your Package Is Stuck

Brazil's top labor court rules today on the Correios strike. See what's agreed, what's not, and what it could mean for mail to and from the U.S.

Latin Times · Sep 22

Donald Trump Says His Appointed Supreme Court Justices Are 'Merely a Shell of Their Original Selves'

Donald Trump criticised three Supreme Court justices he appointed after they backed a decision blocking his administration's proposed mail-in voting requirements for the 2026 midterms.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

The US supreme court issued a fragile win for voting rights – the real test comes later

The court’s decision was based entirely on the timing of proposed new mail-in ballot rules. The larger question could re-emerge

The Guardian - US · Sep 21