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The Independent UK · Jul 3

U.S. Postal Service proposes absentee/mail-in voting rule

The United States Postal Service filed a proposed rule on May 29 that would prohibit absentee/mail-in ballots for general elections from being delivered to anyone not on a list provided to USPS by state election officials. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on June 2.

Ballotpedia · Jun 5

USPS, DHL partner in a $10 billion 'last-mile' delivery agreement

The United States Postal Service is announcing a $10 billion deal to provide "last-mile" package delivery services for DHL eCommerce, an arm of German package services provider DHL

AAP · May 28

USPS, UPS SurePost Contract Ends: What It Means For Your Packages

The United States Postal Service (USPS) and UPS SurePost have terminated their contract, which will impact package delivery practices and services in specific regions.

International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025

Trump Considering Privatizing Postal Service in Move That Could Cut Hundreds of Thousands of Government Jobs: Report

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed an interest in privatizing the United States Postal Service (USPS) due to its financial losses.

Latin Times · Dec 14, 2024

Trump mulls privatized USPS

The president-elect went after the agency once before, threatening funding over mail-in ballots

Salon · Dec 14, 2024

Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved "Golden Girls" actor

The United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month’s election: It’s releasing a Betty White stamp

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024

USPS Mail Carriers Reach Contract Deal That Includes Air Conditioning Perk

The new contract will run through November 2026 if it is approved by a majority of union members.

International Business Times · Oct 21, 2024

USPS accused of retaliation and harassment after employee raised racism allegations

Exclusive: Carla Vinson, who worked for the USPS for 26 years, says she endured ‘intimidation and bullying’ after reporting two white co-workers who allegedly used racial slurs

The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2024

Certified Mailing Solutions, Inc. Brings the IRS' Certified Mail® Into the Modern Age, Renewing a Five-Year Contract

To increase security and ensure the mail is received, senders can use Certified Mail®. This is a service provided by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that provides the sender with proof of mailing and verification that their letter has been delivered.

International Business Times · May 2, 2024