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Postal police would return to the street to help stamp out mail carrier assaults under new bill in Congress

For years, postal police patrolled the streets alongside letter carriers, protecting them and making arrests. But since 2020, postal police have been confined to USPS property as the number of thefts and attacks have risen.

Chicago Sun-Times

$150,000 reward offered in robbery of letter carrier in Humboldt Park

The man held a firearm as he entered the postal employee’s van in the 900 block of North Francisco Avenue, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Holiday Shipping Deadlines for 2025: When To Send Your Packages

These carriers want you to know their holiday shipping deadlines so you can get your packages to their destinations on time.

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USPS Is Falsifying Safety Docs As Its Workers Die of Heat

Even after workers' deaths, the company continues to violate its own rules.

Texas Observer

Everything you need to know about a government shutdown

The impacts of government shutdowns include furloughed employees, reductions in services, closed parks and museums, and much more.

USAFacts

How does the US Postal Service serve rural Americans?

Postal service has rebounded to pre-pandemic performance levels. But the financial future of USPS presents ongoing challenges, particularly in rural communities.

USAFacts

$50,000 reward offered after mail carrier shot during attempted robbery and another carrier robbed minutes later in Chicago

The shooting occurred around 3:30 p.m. Monday in the 3200 block of North Kildare Avenue in Kilbourn Park on the Northwest Side, according to police.

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Texas Workers, Congressman Launch ‘Thirst Strike’ for Heat Protections

“My brother would still be here if he just had a water break,” said Jasmine Granillo, who’s joining the call for OSHA to save workers from the Texas Legislature.

Texas Observer

Armed bystander chased off robber who held mailman at gunpoint, say Chicago police

‘Words and gunshots were exchanged’ before suspect flees to waiting getaway car

The Independent UK

How likely is a UPS workers strike and how would it affect shipping?

Negotiations between the US’s largest shipping company and its union have stalled less than a month before the contract expires – here’s what we know

The Guardian - US

Over 450 bodies have been lost in the POST - including one for eight years

Over 450 cremated bodies are lost in the mail, according to a recent audit published by the United States Postal Service. Now, its Mail Recovery Center is scrambling to fix the issue

Daily Mirror

Price of stamps increases for second time in 2023 starting July 9

Prepare to pay more when you mail a letter or greeting card unless you have a supply of Forever stamps.

Axios

Rep. Jasmine Crockett pushes USPS for answers after Dallas carrier dies during heat wave

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jasmine Crockett is leading a group of 15 House Democrats who want answers from the U.S. Postal Service about its labor practices after the death of Eugene Gates Jr., a Dallas letter carrier who collapsed on the job during a heat wave.

Tribune News Service

Up to $50,000 reward is offered for information leading to arrest in armed robbery of USPS mail carrier in Beverly

The suspect was described as a Black male, wearing dark clothing and a face covering, officials said. He fled on foot westbound on West 99th Street, authorities said.

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The Independent UK

Price of a US stamp rises to 66 cents, the second hike this year and the 5th increase since 2019

Stamps prices are on the rise, again

Reason

Supreme Court Clarifies 'Undue Hardship' Standard for Religious Accommodations in the Workplace

Plus: Perspectives on the affirmative action ruling, how U.S. policy is thwarting Cuban capitalists, and more...

Daily Mirror

Teacher appalled by school's 'insulting' gift to her and everyone is making same point

The art teacher asked if she is 'being a brat' by being disappointed by her gift - but everyone on social media is just as baffled by the strange gesture from her employer

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Postal Worker Dies On Route Amid Extreme Heat

Eugene Gates Jr., a 40-year USPS veteran, collapsed in Dallas as temperatures reached triple digits

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The Independent UK

America’s worst states for dog bites revealed in new report

The national rankings were released by the United States Postal Service on 4 June, to mark National Dog Bite Awareness Week

WEKU

Dogs attacked more than 5,300 mail carriers last year, the Postal Service says

Officials say pets that don't previously show signs of aggression may still bite a postal worker, and the agency is asking residents to secure their dogs before mail carriers arrive.

The Independent UK

'Outraged' letter carriers demand action to stop robberies

Postal carriers have more worries than snow, rain or the gloom of night keeping them from their appointed rounds

Tom’s Guide

I review ID protection services and these 10 things help me secure my identity online

Taking a few proactive steps can significantly reduce your chances of falling victim to identity theft and these are the ones that work for me.

Chicago Sun-Times

Letter carriers being robbed of master keys in first week on the job, union says

Criminals target letter carriers for their master keys, which unlock mailboxes across a ZIP code. With those keys, they can steal mail, allowing them to wash and rewrite checks or even resell the keys to other criminals.

The Guardian - US

Gone in seconds: rising text message scams are draining US bank accounts

Sophisticated robotexts are bombarding Americans’ phones, costing unsuspecting people millions of dollars

Reason

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Butter or spray; liars and bad cops; and SecretAgentRandyBeans.

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