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The Postal Service pledges to move to an all-electric delivery fleet

USPS says it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks — and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026.

WEKU · Dec 20, 2022

Mystery as mail carrier shot and killed in Milwaukee

Police are yet to identify a suspect or motive in the shooting death of 44-year-old father of three Aundre Cross

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

U.S. Postal Service honors the late civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis with a stamp

The civil rights icon spent nearly 60 years in public service, including more than three decades representing the Atlanta area. Now, the USPS is paying homage to his years of work.

WEKU · Dec 14, 2022

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Rep. Stefanik: Postal workers stole more than $20,000 from campaign

U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s campaign is accusing postal workers of opening mail and stealing more than $20,000 in campaign donations.

Tribune News Service · Dec 3, 2022

Stefanik: Postal workers stole more than $20,000 from campaign - Roll Call

An attorney for New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik demanded action by the Postal Service, saying packages were "plundered."

Roll Call · Dec 2, 2022

Operation Santa isn’t a heartwarming exercise. It’s America’s cry for help

Every year, the US Postal Service invites kids and their families to request a special gift from ‘Santa’. This year, the letters have taken a dark turn. Holly Baxter reports

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

Workplace killers: people kill their colleagues for different reasons than other shooters

At 10.12pm on November 23, an overnight team leader at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, opened fire on colleagues in the crew room. The 31-year-old perpetrator killed six and injured at least six more before killing himself.

The Conversation · Nov 28, 2022

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'One of my neighbours keeps stealing and defacing my parcels - it's so creepy'

A person claims they've been left feeling 'creeped out' after learning that one of their neighbours had been stealing and defacing the parcels they'd had delivered to the apartment building

Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022

How to save money on shipping this holiday season

How to save money on shipping your holiday items via USPS, UPS, and FedEx.

Fortune · Nov 18, 2022

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Ruth Bader Ginsburg honoured with 2023 postage stamp

The USPS will release the new stamp in 2023

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2022

$50K reward offered for info on attack of U.S. Postal Service worker in Little Village

Police have released video of a suspect in the Saturday morning attack and mail truck theft in the 2800 block of South Pulaski Road.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2022

Lawmakers blast Postal Service’s ‘inadequate response’ to rise in robberies of letter carriers

USPS must “restore confidence” in its leadership after failing to address a rise in armed robberies of letter carriers, up from 80 robberies four years ago to more than 260 last year, according to a letter sent Thursday by Chicago area lawmakers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022

The price of stamps is going up – again. Here’s when and by how much

Sending mail will soon cost more as the U.S. Postal Service plans yet another round of price hikes on postage.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 17, 2022

5 charged with stealing mail, U.S. Postal Service keys in Chicago

The federal charges were unsealed just days after the Chicago Sun-Times published stories outlining the rise of “check washing” in the city.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2022

More ‘check washing’ victims speak out as officials press Postal Service to address spike in fraud

The stolen-check scheme involves thieves stealing mail, erasing the ink with chemicals and rewriting the checks for themselves. Some experts say their suggestions to fight the crime are not being implemented.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 12, 2022

Check fraud spikes: Chicago sees jump in checks stolen from mailboxes, ‘washed’ and cashed for thousands of dollars

Midge Laurin mailed a $30 check that was intercepted, rewritten and cashed to someone else for $9,475. The scheme leaves many victims struggling for months to recover their losses.

Tribune News Service · Oct 10, 2022

Mail thefts surge nationwide

DAYTON, Ohio — A rash of local mail thefts coincides with a reported 17-fold nationwide increase in checks stolen from the U.S. mail being posted for sale online — as officials representing postal service police say they are hamstrung in arresting perpetrators, a Dayton Daily News investigation found.

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Tribune News Service · Sep 26, 2022

Postal prices going up to keep up with holiday season

It'll cost more to mail letters and packages this holiday season.

Inverse · Sep 20, 2022

Extreme heat linked to harassment at work, study reveals

A study on USPS postal workers links warmer temperatures above 90 F to increased reports of workplace harassment and discrimination.

Salon · Aug 28, 2022

DeJoy to consolidate USPS facilities

"How many clerks and drivers will lose jobs?" asked one union official

WEKU · Aug 17, 2022

A post office closes over an historic exhibit showing signs for 'White' and 'Colored'

The U.S. Postal Service has closed a small Virginia post office over concerns about its location inside a historic train depot that also serves as a museum about racial segregation.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4, 2022

$118,005 spent with USPS from Indiana campaign accounts

In Indiana, state-level candidates and PACs have spent $118,005 from their campaign accounts on services from the United States Postal Service in the 2022 election cycle so far. USPS received 0.3 percent of all $34.3 million in reported expenditures.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4, 2022

$15.1 million spent with USPS from California campaign accounts

In California, state-level candidates and PACs have spent $15.1 million from their campaign accounts on services from the United States Postal Service (USPS) in the 2022 election cycle so far. USPS received 1.2 percent of all $1.2 billion in reported expenditures.

Ballotpedia · Aug 3, 2022

$266,166 was spent with USPS from Florida campaign accounts

In Florida, state-level candidates and PACs have spent $266,166 from their campaign accounts on services from the United States Postal Service in the 2022 election cycle so far. USPS received 0.07 percent of all reported expenditures.

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